Rappahannock News, August 16, 2000

BOO E BROAD ST RICHMOND VA 23219-190* ■ V «... 123rd Year... No. 32 wf/y. Mewspap^rSini Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2000 www.timespapers.com 50 cents I Rapp Briefs i Schools delayed ’ Rappahannock County Public Schools will be delayed for one week due to construction and the high school site work. The first day of school is now scheduled for Sept. 5. Pre-school start date events have been rescheduled: new teacher workdays are scheduled for Aug. 21; inservice is scheduled for Aug. 28 and returning teacher workdays run from Aug. 29-Sept. 1. "Kindergarten Orientation Night" will be held Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m. "Student and Parent Meet the Teachers Day" will be held Aug. 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Longer hours set Effective Aug. 16 the Flatwood Refuse and Recycling Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The site is closed on Monday and Tuesday. For additional information call 987-8985. The county landfill site located on Weaver Road in Amissville is open on Monday and Thursday from- Z:30 to 3:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The site is closed on Wednesday and Sunday. For more information call 937-3337. Phil Irwin gives another easement Phil Irwin, who in 1973 donated the first conservation easement in Rappahannock County (protecting Caledonia Farm as it was then constituted), has just become the county's most recent easement donor. The latest donation, recorded on Aug. 9 protects 30 acres across Dealing Road from the Caledonia housetoday a bed-and-breakfast. It bring Irwin's easement gifts to 82 acres, and the countywide total to 10,241 acres. Irwin's latest easement covers a tax parcel which is separate from Caledonia Farm. But, it is unique in the county in that it allows only "farm buildings or structures" on the property, pneaning that this 30-acre field will never be converted to residential use. Wrestling clinic set Jim Wells, coach of the RCHS' new wrestling program, will conduct a clinic for all county students in grades 6-12. The purpose of the clinic is to introduce prospective wrestlers to the sport and stimulate community interest. The clinic will be conducted in the Rappahannock Elementary School gym on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees should come dressed to wrestle. Shorts, t-shirts and tennis shoes are acceptable. There is no cost, but participants should bring a towel and water bottle. For additional information contact Mr. Jon Smythe, RCHS Athletic Director at 987-8259. Happenings • Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at the Rappahannock courthouse. Tentative agenda items include new business: Update on AACA survey and Draft of proposed amendments. Old business items include information for review re: Lighting Ordinances/regulation and report from RLEP. ■ • Wednesday, Aug. 23 at .7:30 p.m. the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at the courthouse. Business items include: Walter family apartment (tabled from July) and the second revised draft BZA Rules of Procedure. Breakfast with Allen Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C Way land Phillip Terrell of Castleton was first to greet Formftr Governor George Allen, who is the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate at a benefit breakfast on Aug. 9 at Bleu Rock Inn. Approximately 90 people attended the onehour meeting. Wrestling program is back! Mr. Jon Smythe, the RCHS Athletic Director, announced that high school wrestling is coming back to the county. A wrestling program has been initiated at the high school starting this season. Tryouts for the high school team will begin in November and the wrestlers will compete from this December through February of next year. The decision to start the program began with hiring Mr. Jim Wells. As the Athletic Director said, "I've known Jim Wells for several years and he's the kind of quality individual you want involved with your children, whether they wrestle or not. The fact that we could get him on our staff to jump start and run a wrestling program was the key to this decision." Mr. Wells was a member of the Virginia Tech varsity wrestling team in 1973-74, wrestling in every meet his senior year. Prior to that, he had nine starts as a freshman on the varsity wrestling team at Appalachian State University in 1972.-A Salem native, he earned four letters as a varsity wrestler at Andrew Lewis High school in Salem from 1967-71. After completing high School in Salem he attended college and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1975 with a BS in accounting. He later earned an MBA from Southern Illinois University in 1982. Wrestling has remained a part of his life since the first day he went on the mats at his high school in Salem. After finishing his competitive wrestling career at Virginia Tech, Mr. Wells has remained active in many aspects of Virginia wrestling. He has refereed in the Roanoke Valley, Northern Virginia and Charlottesville referee Associations. In 1995/96, he was the assistant wrestling coach of the Culpeper Youth Wrestling Club before becoming the club's head coach in 1997, where he remained until last year. During these last two years as the club's head coach, the program grew from 20 to 65 wrestlers. Mr. Wells co-started an out-of-season wrestling league with teams from Culpeper, Louisa, Orange and Albermarle counties. He was instrumental in integrating this program with the Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Association's National tournament. His efforts increased the regional medal . winners from two in 1997 to five in 1998 and to 11 in 1999. He produced five national place finishers in the same period. In 1999, Mr. Wells also was the head coach of the Culpeper middle school's wrestling program and served as an assistant varsity coach at Culpeper High See PROGRAM, Page A5 New book offers an insider's look at The Inn and its owners By James P. Gannon Rappahannock News Writer The Inn at Little Washington, Rappahannock County's most famous business, is the subject of a new book that reveals the thousands of little things that added up to big success for two perfectionists who started out catering dinner parties and washing dishes. The fascinating story of the worldfamous restaurant developed by partners Reinhardt Lynch and Patrick O’Connell is told in a lavishly-illustrated new book just published this summer. "The Inn at Little Washington: An Insider's Look at the Famed Restaurant and its Cuisine," is a behind-the-scenes tour that discloses dozens of details that may amuse, astonish or perhaps appall the average reader. Such as: • From its wine cellar of 15,000 bottles and 1,000 different wines, it is possible to order a vintage 1900 Chateau d'Yquem Sautemes at a price of $10,000 per bottle. • Waiters are trained never to say no. "Guests want to be able to feel that any fantasy they have can be addressed," O'Connell, the Inn’s founding chef, is quoted as saying. The waiter might gently try to steer a diner away from ordering pickles with the foie gras, but if the diner insists, pickles it is. • Diners are given a "mood rating" when they arrive at The Inn. This See THE INN, Page A3 New look at study process By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The wastewater-related stress was taken down a notch or two at the August meeting of the Washington Town Council. Charlie Tompkins, chairman of the Wastewater Study Committee that was dissolved at the July meeting, did not attend; Vice Mayor Steve Critzer has still not returned after his walk-out in April; and council member Alice Butler is vacationing, leaving a quorum-only sized council for the August meeting. . Mayor Stu Willis addressed the wastewater study process, noting that he had spoken to the Piedmont Environmental Council regarding their offer of assistance, and that they "seem to have some reticence" about participating at this point. He said that he would like to write to them to more formally request their aid, if there were no objection from the Council, and there was none. He also suggested a review of all wastewater-related documents by Council members, and proposed that a representative of the Virginia Department of Health speak to the Council on Sept. 11 on the issue. "We ll start from there," he said, "and see where we stand." Council member Reinhardt Lynch had earlier submitted amendments to the minutes that he indicated more accurately reflected the tenor of the wastewater discussions at the July meeting. His proposed additions to the minutes included: "discussion . . . included comments by Claudia Mitchell who expressed her deep concern about council members' lack of knowledge of wastewater issues at recent meetings;" "Mr. Lynch said that he felt that the proposal was clearly not in the best interests of the townspeople and that it was a means to end the power struggle between the mayor and the chairman of the committee;" and "and that the council, for political reasons, had failed to put an end to the dissention by not supporting its own committee, as they should have." These amended minutes were approved by the Council with the proviso that the meeting tape transcript be reviewed to determine if some disputed portions of the amended minutes were accurate. Treasurer Elaipe Viguerie later expressed her concern "about lastminute additions." She said that without adequate time for review and verification by council members, such amendments could, by omission, improperly characterize the tone of a discussion. Mrs. Coxe's Tavern B&B extension A public hearing was held on Fran Eldred’s request for a second extension on her Special Use Permit for a two-room bed and breakfast. The Special Use Permit had been issued originally on Aug. 12, 1998, extended for one year to Aug. 12, 2000, and Mrs. Eldred requested an additional extension of the permit. She said that she had been tending to an ailing relative and had not been able to devote the required time to the project, but "now has an individual who wants to rent it for a restaurant and B&B." Council member Lynch recused himself from this hearing and the Council debate, leading to the obvious conclusion that he and/or The Inn was the prospective lessor of the tavern. John Byam was the sole member of the public who spoke in opposition to the application (and none spoke in favor), contending that the Town ordinance limited a permit s duration to ensure that efforts were performed with due diligence, unless there were extenuating circumstances, and to prevent the Town from appearing as a work in progress. Mayor Willis proposed that the permit be extended for six months, and the Council voted in favor of the extension. See STUDY, Page A6

Predation is an unpleasant reality "Don't confuse the fact of predation with the effect of predation." These are important words. There are some ecological truths that must be understood if one is to wisely manage wild birds. By this, I mean putting up nest boxes for Eastern bluebirds. It is important to know and remember that a habitat — a backyard or an acre or two — will support only a certain number of bluebirds. When the limit is reached, and the drain on the available natural food supply is pushed beyond limits, nature, in the form of predation, takes over. By predation, I mean natural predation such as snakes, raccoons, tree swallows, jays, house wrens, hawks; owls, chipmunks (yes, chipmunks!), squirrels (both gray and flying), and parasites in the form of flies that lay their eggs on nestlings. On hatching, the larvae feed on the nestlings on hatching and eventually kill them. Microscopic parasitic mites also prey on nestlings and often kill them. It is important to remember that cats, house sparrows and European starlings are not natural predators. These predators, introduced by man, have had a negative impact on bluebird populations, and it was because of this that an urgent message went out in the mid-1970s to put up nest boxes in suitable habitat and monitor them. Monitoring, in this case, meant removing nests, eggs and even young of house sparrows. Starlings can be kept from nest boxes by making the entrance hole exactly 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Bluebirds, being adaptable survivors, responded, and the population of Sialia sialis has made an excellent comeback. No matter how much we love bluebirds for their beauty and seeming gentleness (an illusion — bluebirds are very r All Things > Wild And I Wonderful John Trott aggressive birds), the excess population must be removed if the bluebird population is to remain healthy and reproduce only those individuals with the qualities that enable them to survive in an often environmentally hostile world. Through the ecological process known as natural selection, predators — natural predators — remove the unwary, the runt, the slightly slow and those individuals not aggressive enough to secure and maintain a territory and a mate. There are other ecological factors at work here that may be beyond human comprehension. Natural predation keeps bluebird populations at a healthy, vibrant and reproductively active level. In our efforts to attract and protect bluebirds, we increase the population. It is an ecological truth that the predators on a given population increase proportionally with the prey species. Recently I have received phone calls and letters from readers dismayed by predation on bluebirds by hawks and snakes. This column is my attempt to urge readers to develop a more scientific attitude and be more realistic in their thinking about bluebirds. By understanding and accepting their basic wildness, we can appreciate Sialia sialis more. A number of years ago, I was the observer of bluebird nesting from selection of the territory (it included a nest box I had just put up), through courtship, nest building, egg laying, hatching and feeding of the young. This occurred on the grounds of The Madeira il _® CrossLink ■M--- - Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. 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School near McLean, where I was employed as a naturalist. From the kitchen window, I watched the male on his perch as he surveyed and guarded his territory. I could also see the nest box and observed both male and female enter the box with, first, nest material and, later, food for the four nestlings. I became very attached to that bluebird family — too attached. I lost my scientific objectivity and became personally possessive. No one can possess a bluebird in all its wild beauty. Late one afternoon in early May, as I pulled the car into our driveway, I immediately sensed something wrong — dreadfully wrong. The male was on his perch and calling as only a bluebird in distress can call. I jumped from the car and ran to the box. I opened it to find a black rat snake coiled inside; he was bulging from having consumed the female and the young. I respect and admire snakes, but always experience a rush of instinctive fear when I encounter them up close. Even with that element of small terror, I reached in, grabbed the snake by the tail and yanked him out. I killed him by smashing a great stone on his head. My feelings of frustrated outrage overcame my sense of the realities of predation. Soon after, I wrote a letter to a good friend, an accomplished and knowledgeable nature writer. "What's needed," I wrote, "is a support group for bluebird lovers who have had a snake rob a nest box." I relate this happening, for I want readers to know that I understand their hopelessness in the face of snake predation. Still, it is a fact of life for bluebirds. "Don't confuse the fact of predation with the effect of predation." Write Virginia naturalist John Trott care of this newspaper: P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. , 22747. Headwaters sees bright future By Martin Woodard Headwaters Vice-Chair Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, is beginning its fourth year of operation and is excited about the future. Just like parents who watch their children grow, Headwaters is experiencing similar emotions of pride, joy and surprise as the organization changes and matures. Headwaters fosters educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit and resources of our community to benefit all our students. Over the past three years Headwaters has helped make a significant contribution to the educational experience in our county public schools. These contributions include: • $20,000 in numerous grants to teachers and administrators for innovative classroom projects. Affectionately called "MiniGrants" because the amounts range from about $300 to $600, these small grants pay big dividends. • Administration of the $250,000 Greve Foundation Grant, now in its third and final year. This innovative grant focuses on staff training, effective communication and improving the school climate for success. • Over $23,000 in grants (with the help of matching funds from the Virginia Commission for the Arts) for a high school poetry project and three summers of activities for second through seventh graders. • Locating funding to start the Book Buddies for Reading Success program at the elementary school, which is now incorporated into the school budget. • Exploring the needs of county teens and pre-teens with the help of a $4,000 Youth Development grant. • Supporting the Starfish Mentoring and First Thursday programs. • Collaborating with the schools and other community groups in special projects during the school year. • Providing informational education forums, and special events to recognize school staff and student academic achievements. Headwaters continues to grow, adding new projects to the stable of ongoing programs. Other educational needs in the community are on Headwaters' agenda for their fourth year, including: • Working with the community to meet the needs of local youth and the acute lack of productive, after school activities for our county teenagers. • Working with the schools to develop an alumni base to chronicle the history of Rappahannock County Schools and provide future support. • Assist the schools irt improving the level of guidance for high school graduates as they move on to jobs or additjpnal education • Providing funding for important school initiatives. • Continue to encourage community involvement in our schools. "This next year is a very important year for us,” said Buck Payne, President of the J Headwaters Board of Directors. We have had some great successes in our first three j years. Now we need to build oa that momentum and excitement and crests a platform for long term success. ! want to thank the entire community far jtfaeir unwavering support over the past thtoa years. Working together, we can «Jl»ti**e to promote excellence in education 4b»«tl- ‘ j our students." < ' - , Mr. Payne said he was especially fp*ate» ( ful to the many volunteers who are willing the help the organization at a moment notice. He also had words of praise for those who currently serve on the Headwaters Board of Directors: Steve Carroll, Lisle Carter, Linda Dietel, Dave Gillis, Sally Havstad, Molly Hobson, Werner Krebser, Peter Kreyling, Theresa Light, Cliff Miller, Charlotte Nichols, Amy Kellert Payette, Nancy Reeve, Tom Taylor, Laurel Van Horn, Jane Wilson and Martin Woodard. "These are the people who make this organization work," he noted. Mr. Payne added that assistant superintendent Mary Anne Biggs and school board member Franklin Warner currently serve as ndn-voting members of the board. They serve as liaisons between Headwaters and the school system. When asked what was Headwaters biggest challenge, Linda Tarry, executive Director, said, "Fund raising is always^* challenge. Our biggest fund raising evetfc«C>v the year, the "Taste of Rappahannock,"" is coming up next month, on Sept. 16. This is the second year for the event. Last year’s was a great success, and in fact sold out early. The evening features wines from local vineyards, appetizers from county Bed & Breakfasts, and a wide variety of dinner dishes from county restaurants and farms." She suggests contacting the Headwaters office, 675-1819, or e-mail at headwtrs@shentel.net, for more information. As • Headwaters moves into a fourth year, we invite everyone in the county who cares about our children's future to join us in our mission: fostering educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit and resources of our whole community to benefit all students. Together we can make a difference. I Ku$ic jit Kightyfine .a Friday Night, Aug. 18 , Catfish Hodge •' ■ v ',r'- *"• *' $6.00 Advance, $8.00 At Door Reservations suggested 10 until 1 Mightyfine SEAFOOD IBBQ, CO. 1303 North Royal Avenue • Front Royal. VA • 703-635-4299 THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS today announced its policy for providing free and reduced price meals for children served under the National School Lunch, and/or Breakfast Program. Each school and/or central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The household size and income criteria identified below will be used to determine eligibility for free and reduced price meal benefits. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Children who are members of food stamp households or receive Virginia Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF); formerly Aid to Families with Dependent Children - (AFDC) are automatically eligible for free meals. Foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court also may be eligible for benefits regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside. Eligibility for the foster child is based on the child's income. Household Maximum Household Household Income For Size Income for Free Meals Reduced Price Meals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 $10,885 14,625 $10,885.01 - $15,448 14.625.01 - 20,813 18.396.01 - 26,178 22.165.01- 31,543 25.935.01- 36,908 29.705.01- 42,273 33.475.01 - 47,838 37.245.01 - 53,003 »«'.*.18,395 ■? * V :• OO IfiJC 22,186 25,935 29,705 33,475 37,245 For Each Additional Family Member Add +$3,770 $5,365 Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing households of the availability of free and reduced price meals for their children. Applications also are available at the principal's office in each school. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and verification of data. Applications may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials. For school officials to determine eligibility for free and reduced price benefits, households receiving food stamps or Virginia Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) only have to list their child's name, and food stamp or TANF case number, and an adult household member must sign the application. Households who do not list a food stamp or TANF case number must list the names of all household members, the amount and source of the income received by each household member, and the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. If the household member does not have a social security number, the household member must indicate that a social security number is not available. The application must be signed by an adult household member. Under the provisions of the free and reduced price meal policy, Judith N. Burke. Director of Food Services, will review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Parents wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to Dr. David Gangel, Superintendent Rappahannock County School Board Office. Households that list a food stamp or TANF case number must report when the household no longer receives these benefits. Other households approved for benefits based on income information must report increases in household income of over $50 per month or $600 per year and decreases in household size. Also, if a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household's income falls at or below the levels shown aboveA Households that receive food stamps or Virginia Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) do not have to complete an application for free and reduced price student meals. School officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation obtained directly from the VA Department of Social Services office that a child is a member of a household currently receiving food stamps or is receiving TANF. School officials will notify households of their eligibility and that the household must notify the school when they no longer receive food stamps or TANF. Households who are notified of their eligibility, but who do not want their children to receive free meals, must contact the school Food stamp and TANF households should complete an application, if they are not notified of their eligibility by August 31, 2000. In accordance with Federal law and U S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, sex, age or disability To tile a complaint of discnmmation. write USD A. Director, Office of Civil Rights Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue. SW Washington, DC 20250-94 to or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer Building Report The Rappahannock County * Building Office reports for the period running June 22 through July 21 the following permits were issued: For the month, the office issued 14 new home permits, five addition/remodel/renovation, three new shed/barn /garage, and-one pool permit. 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; The Inn From Page A1 device forces the staff to tune in to the emotional state of the customers," the book reports. A couple arriving for dinner with an argument in full throttle is ; given a "critical" six rating, • and the word is passed to ! treat them extra tenderly. They might get a ;• complimentary glass of •! champagne or, if they are on the verge of mayhem, a tour ;• of the kitchen. ! • So many marriage pro’ posals are made over dinner _ • at The Inn that it's routine for the staff to hide an engagement ring in a bowl of ~ cherries or a plate of oysters for that magic moment. Or, if that's too mundane, the staff can bring a tiny music box with a mouse that dances on a mirror wearing the ring on a gold chain \ around its neck. It is that kind of attention to detail and commitment to please that O'Connell and Lynch have forged into legendary business success. It is their "unflinching, hands-on per; fectionism" that drives the enterprise, according to author Jay Levin, a journalist who writes frequently on business and travel. "Simply put, good is never good enough, lapses are not tolerated, and the owners them‘ selves are front and center, sweating the smallest details and demanding that others do likewise," he writes. The author evidently spent considerable time behind the scenes at the Inn-observing the kitchen, attending the staff meetings, and his reporting emphasizes the uncompromising demands placed on the staff at the Inn. "We are not allowed to have an off night," General Manager Scott Little declares in the book. The reader witnesses Little conducting daily staff meetings—conducting pop quizzes of the waiters on questions diners might ask, where the penalty for not knowing the right answer is to be sent home rather than be allowed to work that night. The Inn has won virtually every award and superlative known in the world of dining and hospitality. But it opened on a snowy evening in February 1978 in a former country store and auto service garage that its two founders rented for $200 a month. They had begun washing dishes and fixing dinners for columnist James J. Kilpatrick's Rappahannock dinner parties, and build a successful catering service that evolved into a restaurant where the entries averaged $6 to $8 a plate. (Fixed-price dinner at the Inn now is $98 a person Monday through Thursday, $108 on Friday and Sunday, and $128 on Saturday, the book says.) The owners, who in 1978 couldn’t get a $50,000 start up loan from the Rappahannock National Bank, recently spent $3.5 million on a new kitchen wing, which also includes two new guest suites. "Patrick wanted the nicest kitchen in America," the book quotes the kitchen designer who oversaw the project. Though Lynch & O’Connell sounds like the name of a Dublin law firm, the two partners are polar opposites who bring complementary talents to their enterprise. Lynch is the Indiana-born numbers guy with an eye on the bottom line. O'Connell is a child of suburban Maryland who roamed Europe and dreamed of his own restaurant. "This is the team of the artist and the businessman," the book quotes Lynch as saying, "You can ask Patrick what somebody ate a year ago, and he’ll be able to tell you in great detail. Ask him how much business we did a year ago, and he doesn't have a clue." The author is generous in his praise for the men and their business, but he does not flinch from reporting on the "complicated relationship" between the Inn and the Town of Washington in which it operates. "The town is dependent on the Inn, but some locals resent their world-famous neighbor and the changes it has brought to what was once a quiet, unremarkable county seat," author Levin writes. "They have little in common with the well-heeled guests deposited on the Inn's doorstep by stretch limousines and the occasional helicopter." The book quotes a couple of locals who are less than enthralled with the Inn. It also quotes O'Connell in reaction: "We had a sense of the local mentality but perhaps misunderstood how threatening to people significant change can be. Anyone introducing change in a small landscape is going to be suspiciously regarded. We are always going to have a few diehards talking about the good old days when this was a gas station." The book is generally well written and thoroughly reported, but marred by a few annoying errors. Chief among these is the writer's insistence on placing the Inn and the Town of Washington in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. The town is a "Shenandoah Valley hamlet" and Route 211 "slices though the Shenandoah Valley" into the town etc., etc., according to the author, who is from New Jersey, and is shows. But such quibbles aside, this is a book for anyone who has ever set foot in the Inn, as well as for those who never have and never will. Its large, 9 by 11 inch format is perfect for displaying dozens of beautiful photographs of the Inn and Rappahannock County. The pages featuring dinner plates look good enough to eat, and the last chapter supplies a few of the restaurant's creative recipes-just in case you want to whip up "Crispy Seared Foie Gras on Polenta with Country Ham and Blackberries" for lunch. The book, priced at $27.95, is available for sale at the Old Sperryville Bookshop in Sperryville, or may be ordered by phone at 987-8444 or by e-mail to bookchurch@earthlink.net. The bookshop will mail the book anywhere in the U.S. for an additional $4 in postage and handling. Is a noise ordinance needed? By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer Complaints by neighbors living on Woodward Road (Route 600) southwest of Sperryville that someone was causing a disturbance by firing a weapon brought Rappahannock County Sheriff s Office deputies into the area four times on Aug. 12-13. But as Sheriff Larry Sherertz explains, there is not much he can do until Rappahannock County enacts a noise ordinance. Officers answered similar complaint calls on Aug. 12 at 5:30 a.m., at 7:26 p.m., and again at 8:51 p.m. They were called back again on Aug. 13 at 7:10 a.m. "We talked to the gentleman who was firing the weapon, who argued with us about his right to shoot," said Sherertz. "We can't do much about the shooting, unless there’s another violation of the law." According to Sherertz, the man was on his own property, and was not discharging the weapon within 100 feet of a public road or another residence. And he was not firing the weapon in a reckless manner. Sherertz noted that most of the complaints were made by weekend residents, who "left the city to find peace and quiet and aren't getting it now.” Fairfax County, for example, prohibits noise over a certain level from crossing property lines. But most rural counties like Rappahannock do not have noise ordinances, and no state law applies in this case, either. "Saying that someone is 'disturbing the peace" is a relative thing," said Sherertz. "That's not delineated in the state code." The only local ordinances dealing with noise disturbances are found in the zoning laws, and these are aimed at construction machinery. Since the Sheriffs Office is receiving an increasing number of such noise complaints each year, Sherertz thinks it's time that the county consider adopting ordinances to deal with unwanted noise. Currently, the only remedy for the residents of Woodward Road is to get together and take the man to court and have him declared a nui sance, according to Sherertz. Charged with eluding ACastleton man was charged with attempting to elude a police officer after being caught by a Rappahannock Sheriffs Office deputy. The incident happened on Aug. 9 at about 4:27 a.m. James Darren Tharp, 21, was apprehended on Richmond Road (Route 729) after he allegedly tried to escape from Dep. J. C. Welch, who had pursued him off of U.S. 211. Gas theft charged The Sheriffs Office has a suspect in the theft of gasoline from Settle's Garage in Flint Hill, but have not made an arrest. At around 10 a.m. on Aug. 9, a call came in that a woman had put gasoline in her vehicle at Settle's, but was unable to pay because "she had picked up the wrong wallet." The woman, who claimed she lived 45 minutes from Flint Hill, promised to return with the money. She offered no identification, but did give a Social Security Number, which turned out to be false. "We think we have her name,: said Sherertz. "She is also wanted other places. Maj. Chris Williams is investigating the theft. Underage drinking A 20-year-old Washington woman was stopped on U. S. 211 early on the morning of Aug. 12, and charged with "illegal consumption of alcohol" because she is underage, according to Sherertz. "Those under 21 should be aware that in Virginia, we have zero tolerance for underage drinking," said Sherertz. It is a serious matter if a person under 21 is shown to have a blood-alcohol level over .02 percent, according to Sherertz. "From .02 to .08, we will charge the individual with illegal consumption," he explained. "Over .08 percent, the charge is driving while intoxicated." Summer Reading Club finale slated This Saturday, Aug. 19 marks the end of the Rappahannock County Library’s Children's Summer Reading Club. Come celebrate reading and check out some new books at the grand finale at 11 a.m. in the library. Refreshments will be served. Schedule of events: starting at 11 a.m. the folks from the Wildlife Center of Virginia and a few of their furry and feathered friends will present "Who’s awake in the night?" a program featuring nocturnal animals. After the show, certificates will be awarded for participation in the club and each child will be invited to chose a free book to read and treasure. Next, a distinguished panel of judges will award prizes to the winners of two library contests: the "Why I like to read" bookmark design contest and the "Of all the books I read this summer, this one was my favorite...and here's why" essay/drawing contest. Prizes include gift certificates from the Old Sperryville Bookshop and gifts from Rae's Place and Deli. Entry forms for the contest ar$ available at the library. Completed entry forms must be delivered to the library no later than Saturday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. For more information contact Jenny Glenn at 675-3780. fSMtAJM Arthur Drago Bcsty Toth 5th Dan, Sensei 3rd Dan, Asst 540-635-7554 540-349-0632 I Classes Begin Sept 13 Join Any Time! REWARD For the safe return of Jenny 6 yr. spayed female, part Lab wearing fabric collar with Rapp. County tag held by small padlock. Approximately 70 lbs. Very friendly. Ginger 3 yr. spayed female, part Australian Shepherd, one blue eye and one brown, stub tail, black and white markings like Holstein cow. Very friendly. Likes to lick. Missing since 9:30 P.M., 7-31-2000 from Huntly Area In Rappahannock County, VA Please Call (540) 636-1095 Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Fruit Tomatoes, Jam, Honey and Apple Butter Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bring your own containers Directions: From Culpeper on Rt. S22. left at Yancey Road, approximately 2 miles. From Sperryville, Rt. 522. right at Yancey Road 2 miles. Watch tor signs. •• r ' Wood vl lie f 540J 987-8192 Friday S/18: TERRY ULLURD Saturday 8/19: LOVEWRECK NOW OPEN Thursday - Sunday 330 to closing Family Dining & Fine Mask 540-987-3162 www.bluomooncafa.coai I'm In The Lord's Army!, Children's Crusade at Fellowship Assembly of God August 21* through 25th 9toll a.m. Special Singing... Bible Stories... Puppets... Crafts... Games... and much morel You don't want to miss it! Located at the intersection of U S. Route 211 and Gid Brown Hollow Road. Bleu Rock Inn, Restaurant, Pub, B&B and Equine Center. For fine dining, weddings, a quiet getaway! Bleu Horse Pub Open 7 days 4-12 p.m. • Happy Hours 4-7 p.m. August 18&19 Live Entertainment August 20 Try our Sunday Brunch a special way to start the week In House Floral Arrangements For all occasions Equine Center Lessons and Boarding 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 Food & Libations I Wc, the Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club members, parents, and leaders would like to take this opportunity to thank the buyers and donors who made the 2000 CMR Farm Fair Livestock Sale a Big Success. We sincerely appreciate your support. Rappahannock National Bank Hampton Stock Farm Rappahannock Farmers Co-op Page Co. Co-op/Farm Bureau High Meadow Farm Sunny side Farm Farm Credit of Warrcnton VA Livestock LLC VA Livestock Feeder Cattle Association The Oaks >- • \ > ,'■?*'"' ■ ’.,; Mountainside Market, Inc. Rose Hill Veterinary Services Mr. and Mrs. James F. Massie LeHew Drilling Ca Inc Ben Venue Market The Fauquier Bank Rappahannock Co. Farm Bureau Laurel Mills Store Boston General Store Ginger Hill Angus B6 B Service Center Eddie Williams Mary Williams Thomas B. Massie Ben Venue Farm Hugh I. Fuimage Ms. Frances B. Thornton Via Satellite Inc. Gene Adams 6 Sons, Inc Valley Internal Medicine Hampton Foundation Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund Hillsdale Grocery Jefferson Homebuilders - a 1 il 1 '•w« v £ W-w 1 * jlif _ T* ; . V*v' ' '■‘'iftt: ;V. n v. ,/: i : ?>-. Lee and Dee Payne Bill Vess Gilbert Implements ^

-Eappafjannocfe jf^etos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C, Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager 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: RappNewsdtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16,2000 Our View : Refuse Center ’ County officials act on comments from the community and add hours. Effective today, Wednesday, Aug. 16 the Flatwood Refuse and Recycling Center will be open on Wednesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ; At this month's Supervisors meeting County Administrator John McCarthy said that he had received requests for the earlier opening of Flatwood. We certainly understand the concerns of the people in the northern section of Rappahannock County in relation to the one-hour travel time to dispose of their trash. We couldn't agree more though with Chairman Pete Estes when he stated that people in Slate Mills have been going through this same problem for years and still do. Trash is a common problem for all of us. We applaud Supervisor Roger Welch for trying to organize community meetings to help solve this problem. We urge the citizens of Wakefield District to attend the meetings when scheduled to see if a solution can be found. Residents are also reminded that the Amissville ! Landfill site hours are Monday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Amissville site is closed on Wednesday and Sunday. The Flatwood center is closed on Monday and Tuesday. There will probably never be a solution that will please all the people, however county officials are certainly listening to residents. Rappahannock Today THEY DON'T GROW MUCH TALLER: Samuel Brown, age nine, in front of Yellow Pear and Red Cherry tomato plants at the home of his grandparents, Wayne and Ann Brown on Fletchers Mills Road near Woodville. Photo courtesy of Anrt Brown L J Letter Results are in; survey copies available On Wednesday night the Amissville Area Community Association (AACA) presents the findings of its survey of the residents of Jackson District and Amissville to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission. It was undertaken with the realization that it was essential to understand what is important to the people in order to reflect their concerns and desires. Both what they want and don't want, as well as how strongly they feel about each. It was a sizable but vital task; because only then could the direction for the community be determined. Well the results are in, and the most gratifying aspect is the unity of the community in its responses. Many in the county and the community, may be surprised to discover how strongly we all agree on what is important to us here on the eastern edge of Rappahannock! Some 94 percent feel "Preserving the historical, rural, and natural beauty of Amissville” is "most important". Second, at over 89 percent, is "Retaining local farms and farmland". Third and fourth respectively are "Managing the rate of growth and development" 83.6 percent and "Developing a sense of community". Other responses in the survey further support these as the resident's priorities. What is clear is that the vast majority in this community shares a common vision for the future! The job now is to take those actions necessary to assure that goal is achieved. Let me thank all that responded to the survey (which reflected over 25 percent of the District's adults). Thanks for realizing the importance and spending the time. I'd also like to thank the dedicated group from AACA that did the hard work but especially Hal Hunter who was the heart of the effort. To the community: AACA is your organization. With the strength and direction from this survey and your participation I can assure you that we can and will move to implement your desires and goals for the community. Our efforts will focus not only on preserving what we have but also on building a stronger community identity and character. The Association and I look forward to you joining us in moving forward initiatives to achieve the community goals that you have all so clearly voiced. Steve Miller" Chairman Note: Copies of the survey are available to the public for a nominal charge of $2 for black and white, $5 for color (plus $1.65 postage if mailed). Copies can be requested from AACA, PO Box 182, Amissville, Va. 20106 or by contacting Paul Komar 937-5225 or Hal Hunter 937-4600. Copies will also be available at the next AACA meeting, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church on Lee Highway. Down Memory Lane Prom Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO Aug. 17,1950 Several Rappahannock citizens were on hand Saturday to join with about 3000 others as guests of Senator Byrd at his annual picnic at "Rosemont," near Berryville. Notice has been issued from the office of R.V. Snead, receiver for the water system of the town of Washington, that the water supply is getting low in the reservoir and citizens are requested to conserve water as much as possible. There is no danger of water giving out, for if the reservoir gets too low, a switch will be made to the artesian well provided for such an emergency. Water from the artesian well is "hard" and the reservoir well is "soft," hence the desire to stay away from using the artesian well if such be possible. Junior Market hog shows will be held in Orange on Sept. 5. Rappahannock boys showing are Jacob Sisk, Peter Estes, Archie Bailey Jr., Dudley Wood and Bobby Carter. Two Home Demonstration clubs entertained the youth of the communities last week in line with the club's project for the year. Sixty-five "Recreation for Youth" children attended the picnic held in Jack Miller's woods Thursday. The outing was sponsored by the Home Demonstration Club for the children of Washington. amM i Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: The buildings that housed the CourtHouse and Clerk's Office in Washington have changed since this photograph was taken, however, cars have changed more. The Clerk's Office in this picture is now the Treasurer's Office. Forty people gathered in the Flint Hill School yard Saturday evening for a picnic sponsored by the Flint Hill Home Demonstration Club. 25 YEARS AGO Aug. 21,1975 A tentative budget for the town of Washington was among the items on the agenda of Tuesday's August meeting for the Town Council. The budget's total is $9,157 and funds are derived from Rappahannock National Bank tax, state sales tax, ABC funds, utility pole tax, rolling stock, building permits and interest on savings plus Revenue sharing funds. Lynn Anderson was proclaimed queen of the Amissville carnival festivities and received her tiara in a ceremony Friday night. Donna Early was first runner-up in the contest and Tina Wince was second runner-up. Other contestants included Debbie Story, Patty Eisenman and Dawn Harms. A group of area residents have returned from a 1,600 mile motorcycle trip to Canada, Mr. and Mrs. David Jenkins of Chester Gap, Mr. and Mrs. William Tharp and Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Jamie Tharp of Castleton, Donald and Ricky Settle and Jimmy Brown, all of Amissville and Michael Bee of Culpeper. They entered Canada by way of Niagara Falls and the farthest point visited was Ottawa, Canada. Other cities visited included Toronto, Kingston and Thousand Islands. The travelers returned Saturday from the four-day tour. 10 YEARS AGO Aug. 16, 1990 In a lead photo, in training for fox hunting, Mimi Britt rides in the Rappahannock Hunt's show at Hayday Farm in Culpeper last Sunday. Her horse, Nicholas Ramsey, is owned by The Conyers House in Slate Mills. Washington artist Laurie Marshall hangs a new sign at Fauquier Center outside Warrenton. Ms. Marshall's art history students designed the sign, which is based on the Native American concept of the medicine wheel. The four sections represent different human qualities and the four academic disciplines of a liberal arts education. The county s largest tree, a white oak growing in Viewtown, dwarfs young visitors, Ned, Sam and Mac Parrish, Merrill and Alexander Sharp. The tree, on Quita Parrish's property, is 83 feet tall and measures 19 feet and three inches in circumference. / -COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND

Dream" come true for local boys i » By Rhonda Jenkins Rappahannock News Writer A dream came true last week for two of our areas youth, Jacob Dodson of Flint Hill and Jason Jenkins of Photo courtesy of Sharon Dodson , Jacob Dodson and Jason Jenkins C, • Washington. Both young men participated in a baseball tournament in Cooperstown, N.Y. After having ten months of continuous practice with the Va. Warriors, a travel team from Warrenton, it all came to reality when they played their first game last Sunday in Dreams Park. The tournament featured 49 different teams from all over the United States. The Warriors would face nine of those teams and ended up 5-4 for the week. The teams that the Warriors played came from, Kansas City, Pennsylvania, New York, California, Delaware and New Jersey. Overall the Warriors finished 21 out of the 49 teams seeded. Both boys pitched very well for their team, played great defense and also contributed with the bat. Jacob finished with three home runs, and Jason contributed with a grand slam. Jacob and Jason were also WII Our 53rd Anniversa Ww K LJlVIi ^• /4Aiin <kAAM Football Cleats Baseball C leats (Metal or Rubber) Soccer Cleats Q Running Shoes Cheerleading Shoes & Accessories ididas Have Your Coach or Team Captain Contact Us. i UTJ W-' Hours; Open Mon thru Thurs 9:30 to 6 pm. Fri 9:30 to 8 pm. Sat 9:30 to 5 pm 7 S. Loudoun St. Mall, Old Town Winchester (540) 667-5600* 1-888-737-5967 wilkinsshoe.com niketfam? T"1 V. v-i:' v - i' * V £1 ' . | ,</■, ■ . ..-tv.V ■■■.<■ -'ll; ■ FROM THE STUDIO 2000 COLUECTION Thoroughly modem, with gleaming silver metal handles on striking soft black leather, Detailed with multiple pockets, handy organizing compartments and a detachable shoulder strap, ** ; V4; < y1 x ■'fe0 . . . ;< J' Small tote, 68.00. Medium tote, 88.00. Large tote, 98.00 Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Dayl ROYAJ. PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 inducted into the Youth Baseball Hall of Fame. Their home run balls will also be displayed there. It was a great experience and one that either will never forget. They would like to thank everyone in the community who bought cookie dough, pizza kits and made donations for their trip and their team. Jacob's parents Roger and Sharon Dodson and his sister Allyson also made the trip to New York, as did Jasons' parents Jeff and Rhonda Jenkins, his brother Travis and grandparents, Charles and Roberta Jenkins. It was a very positive experience for all that made the trip, one that they should never forget. Wrestle From Page A1 School last year. The Athletic Director asked Mr. Wells to help jump start our reentry into competitive high school wrestling by directing a "kick-off clinic for all students in grades six through 12. "We re trying to re-generate old or stimulate new interest in competitive high school wrestling," said Mr. Smythe. "This wrestling gives our kids another opportunity to participate in the high school athletic experience. Because of the weigh class distinction, it provides a sport for some young people regardless of their physical size. In an effort to get this sport rolling, Mr. Wells will be exposing the challenges and the excitement of wrestling at his kick-off clinic Aug. 24 (see details in the Rapp Briefs column).1' See • www.timespapers.com for the latest local news! Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper...? 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor • (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE ' ' v INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 afiMfrl Lord Fairfax Community College offers: • Over 70 technical & transfer academic programs • Day & evening schedules • Lecture, distance learning, home-study and web-based classes • Affordable tuition • Financial assistance • Small classes with personal attention • Convenient locations in Middletown and Warrenton Classes begin August 23. For registration information call 540-351-1505 or 800-906-5322, Ext. 7230 6480 College Street Warrenton, VA 20187 www.lf.cc.va.us

s Are you looking for opportunity with an in the fast growing, Consider the Semiconductor j Manufacturing Technology Training Program * at Lord Fairfax Community College, conveniently located in Warrenton, VA , Tuition is $37.12 per credit hour and financial aid is still available 1 iCall for more information at 540-351-1507 or 540-351-1503 Check out the website for frequently added course offerings www.lf.cc.va.us 6480 College Street Warrenton, VA 20187 Study From Page A1 Treasurer's report Treasurer Viguerie reported on the Town's finances, noting consolidated assets of $504,455.36, up nearly $4,500 from that reported in July, and Water Works assets of $10,576.45 through the end of the July period. Other activities • Mayor Willis announced that there will be a meeting during the week of Aug. 14 to discuss the construction of a new Town reservoir, and he asked that $1,000 be obligated for engineering. • Mayor Willis also reported on an estimate of $19,000 by County Water Systems of Culpeper to replace the pump at Town well #2. The Mayor requested and received approval for the expenditure of the $19,000 and an additional $4,000 for excavation and hauling. • The Mayor proposed that the minutes of each Town Council meeting be sent out to residents with their water bill on the 28th of each month. • Council member Alice King was given signatory authority in the event of the Mayor's absence. • Mayor Willis noted that Steve Critzer served as Vice Mayor and Clerk and that, because of Mr. Critzer's continued absence, he felt it necessary to name a new Vice Mayor who could fill in when the Mayor is away. Town attorney Bennett will review the Town’s options and report to the Council at its September meeting. • Mayor Willis said that the Town would be trying out new, more durable street lamps. The new lamps are 100 watt (the existing lamps are 75 watt), and they will be tried out in one location to "see if people are affected by the brightness." www.timespapers.com RECYCLE Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline August 23 AUTO DETAIL Milton Russell Auto Detail Service, Upholstery Cleaning Car Wash, Wax 540-937-3982 Fax 540-937-6200 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR RIVERSIDE AUTO SERVICE Quality Auto Body Repairs Mechanical Repairs Towing Service State Inspection SperryviDe (540) 987-8264 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd.. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B6 • Classifieds/B4, B5 • Real Estate/B6 August 16, 2000 Countryside Section B Citizen of the Week Beverly Leathers Occupation: Director of the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services. Accomplishments: Beverly Leathers is Director of the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services and has been employed there for 12 years. She is a graduate of Madison College in Harrisonburg with a Bachelors degree in Social Work and a minor in Psychology. "The work that we do in social services can be very intense and often stressful. However, the rewards can be wonderful. I love that we can provide assistance to families, children and the elderly that can make a real difference in j the quality of their lives," said Ms. Leathers. Rappahannock is such a neat place to do this work because it is small and the people you work with are not just "clients" but people you come to know well and care about. Also, Rappahannock as a community is very responsive. Ms. Leathers stated that the Department has recently started a Career Resource Center at the Rappahannock Library to assist people in getting jobs, additional training, or assistance for those already employed in finding better paying jobs. She has also assisted in getting a Healthy Families program going in Rappahannock. She is a certified trainer for VCU, conducting various trainings for staff of local departments of social services. She has three sons, Charlie a junior at JMU; Will a senior in high school and Jeremy, a sophomore in high school. She and her husband Tony, reside in Madison County. Recreational pursuits often are centered on sports, since Will and Jeremy are very active in sports and Tony plays softball. She is an avid reader, enjoys listening to music, but her most favorite pastime is Jazzercise. She is a certified instructor and teaches several classes a week. Weekend Pick Trail ride Sunday The Rappahannock Hunt will present Oliver Brown's annual Foxhunting Survival Clinic on Sunday, Aug. 20 at Brandywine Park, Culpeper. ' Join the group for an entertaining and helpful clinic for the green horse, rider, rusty foxhunter or intermediate to advanced riders who need to get ready for the upcoming foxhunting sieason or are just interested jn having a fun day! This clinic is geared to help horse and rider survive in the hunt field. Oliver Brown and huntsman, Michael Brown, will give a presentation on hounds and hunting during the lunch break. Lunch and refreshments are included. There will be a beginner, green rider or horse, etc. in, the morning session from 9 to 11 a.m. The afternoon session will be conducted from 1 to 3 p.m. for intermediate to advanced riders. Ring work will be held first and then progress to the outside .courses. Junior riders welcome. Post entries will be accepted. For information contact Oliver 'Blown, MFH at 547-2810 or Janet O'Keefe at 547-2993, evenings. Scouts enjoy Camp Rock Enon in Gore By Betty Thomas Rappahannock News Writer Boy Scout Troop #36 of Washington, went to summer camp at Camp Rock Enon in Gore from June 25 to July 1. Those attending were: Andrew Kohler, Simon Berry, Josh McArthur, Buster Brown, Josh Makela, Robbie Hamill-Huff, Chris Jablonski, Ethan Berry, Ben Clark, Phillip Thomas, Mike Thiel, Dorian Matthews and Chazz Gatewood. The Scouts were accompanied by Scout Master Bill Ralston and Mr. Richard Kohler. The Scouts earned the following Merit Badges while at Camp Rock Enon Mike Thiel: Emergency Preparedness and Pioneering. Ethan Berry: Emergency Preparedness, Swimming and Canoeing. Josh McArthur: Reptile Study, Rowing, Life Saving and Climbing. Phillip Thomas: Orienteering, Rowing, Reptile Study and Mile Swim. Dorian Matthews: First Aid, Camping and Riflery. Chazz Gatewood: First Aid. Chris Jablonski: First Aid and Swimming. Josh Makela: First Aid. Andrew Kohler: First Aid. Robbie Hamill-Huff: First Aid. Buster Brown: First Aid and Swimming. Ben Clark: First Aid and Swimming. Simon Berry: First Aid and Swimming. SCOUTS AT CAMP: Boy Scout Troop #36 enjoyed summer camp in Gore. Front row: left to right, Andrew Kohler, Simon Berry, Josh McArthur, Buster Brown, Josh Makela and Robbie Hamill-Huff. Back row: Rick Kohler, Chris Jablonski, Ethan Berry, Ben Clark, Phillip Thomas, Mike Thiel, Dorian Matthews, Chazz Gatewood and Scout Master Bill Ralston. Chazz Gatewood, Chris Jablonski, Josh Makela, Andrew Kohler, Robbie Hamill-Huff, Buster Brown, Ben Clark and Simon Berry completed 33 other Rank Requirements. Troop #36 will be having Court of Honor on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at Washington Fire Hall. Boys aged 11 to 17 from all parts of Rappahannock County are welcome to join. For more information call Scout Master Bill Ralston at 6751038 or Troop Committee Chairman Walter Longyear at 675-3679. It's a millennium celebration 25, 50 and 75 On Saturday Aug. 5, Phillip and Lillian Terrell hosted a millennium birthday party at their home in Castleton. This summer the Terrells are celebrating Lillian's father, James Jordan's 75th birthday, Lillian's 50th birthday and their daughter, Katie's 25th birthday. Their guests enjoyed a wide range of activities. Volleyball, badminton, card games, charades, find the croquet ball, and zip wired into their pond. Mr. Terrell prepared barbecued pork and his famous chicken on his smoker. Other dishes included baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, deviled eggs, watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber salad and of course birthday cake. Guests included: Michael Terrell of Oakton, Kathleen Terrell, also of Oakton, James and Lou Jordan of Walnut Grove, Ga., Mr. Jordan's sister, Ruth Linthicum of Randleman, N.C., Mrs. Jordan's sister, and her husband Becky and John Lynch of Dundee, 111., Lillian's siblings and their families, Neil, Ann, Rene and Paul Jordan of Thibodeaux La., Laura, Jimmy, Julia and Caroline Beilis of Reston, Jinx, Laura and John Latham of Rome, Ga., cousins Maxine Kirkman of Asheboro, N.C., Voncyle Linthicum of High Point, N.C., Pat, Heather, Holley and John Hurley of Fayetteville, N.C., Karen Tyler and Patrick McKay of Juda, Wis., Johnny and John Lynch of Fayetteville, N.C., Lesley, Frank and Charlie Casey of Kinston, N.C. Friends of the family: Evelyn Smith of Walnut Grove, Ga., Lucy Beilis of New Jersey, John Ponds of Chattanooga, Tenn., Dr.'s James Jarrell and Debbie Mack of Castleton and Eric Parkhurst of Fairfax. The party was to honor Lillian's father James Jordan, the middle of five children, he was born in Wilson, N.C. He served as a Corpsman aboard the aircraft carrier Langley and at Bethesda Naval Hospital during World War II. He met and married Louvenia Kearns of Ether, N.C. while stationed in Bethesda in 1947. In the 50's he travelled to West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio for Murphy's dime stores. In 1957 he joined up with Pharmaco Drug Company and moved back to North Carolina then later moved to Covington, La. The Jordans settled in Georgia in 1976. Mr. Jordan is currently working in Real Estate and is Photo courtesy of Or. James Jarrell WHAT A CELEBRATION: Seldom could one find family birthdays exactly 25 years apart. James Jordan, Lillian Terrell and Katie Terrell recently celebrated their 75th, 50th and 25th birthdays, respectively at a millenium party at the Terrell home in Castleton. the American Legion Chaplain where he lives. Mrs. Terrell is an insurance adjuster for USAA in Reston, Va. She and Phillip attend Washington Baptist Church. Katie is a recent graduate of George Mason University in Fairfax. Another great music weekend at Blue Moon Cafe Terri Allard Friday Terri Allard with her own brand of country, folk and acoustic pop will be at the Blue Moon Cafe just west of Sperryville on Friday, Aug. 18 starting at 9 p.m. Ms. Allard has an extraordinary talent for capturing the human spirit in her songs. With power-packed vocals and infectious energy she has the uncannv ability of moving her sold out audiences to pindrop silence. Virginia based singersongwriter Terri Allard has been touring the country playing in countless concert halls, coffee houses and festivals including the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Rocky Mountain Folk Festival in Colorado, the Bridgeton Folk Festival in New Jersey and the Clearwater Hudson River Revival Festival in New York. Ms. Allard's most recent CD "Loose Change and Spare Parts" scored #27 on FolkDJ Radio Playlist's Top 100 Albums of 1999. There will be a $5 cover charge. LoveWreck Saturday Great songs and killer harmonies me me li ciudiicii tvo of the multi-talented group LoveWreck, who will be performing at the Blue Moon Cafe on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Formed in 1999, Love-Wreck is composed of veterans of the Virginia regional music scene. Love-Wreck's music has been playing in your head for years, you will leave their gigs singing their songs. Currently promoting their debut C.D. on LoveWrecords, "A Terri Allard Layover to Catch Meddlers" LoveWreck is the American band for the 21st Century. This group is composed of: Songwriters/Guitarists/Vocalists Troy Haag and Dewey Vaughn; r Drummer/Guitarist/Vocalist James Vaughan; Bassist/Vocalist Mike Chapman and Guitarist Brian Chandler. For additional information call 987-3162.

Church -—7—Activities Homecoming at FT Baptist F.T. Baptist Church will celebrate Homecoming services on Sunday, Aug. 20. Morning worship services will be held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Randy Maki preaching. A covered dish luncheon will follow the service. All are welcome. Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer 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. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Homecoming at Chester Gap Homecoming services will be held at Chester Gap Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 20. Sunday School will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the morning worship at 11. Rev. Alphesus Atkins will be preaching during the 11 a.m. service. A covered dish dinner will follow the morning service. At 2 p.m., a song service will be held with guests, Country Gospels and Terry and Kaye Ritenour. All are invited to attend. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Children's crusade planned A children's crusade will be conducted at Fellowship Assembly of God Church Aug. 21-25 from 9 to 11 a.m. "Join us as we discover through Bible stories, puppets and more about being in God's army," said a spokesperson. For additional information call 937-3562. 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 Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Aug. 20 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. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Adult Choir 7p.m. Shiloh Baptist Rev. Michael E. Tinsley Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. Morning Prayer 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Revival at Gourdvine All are invited to attend revival services with guest speaker; Bob Lynch at the Gourdvine Baptist Church Aug. 20-24. Mr. Lynch serves on the Virginia Baptist Mission ifeard as the Cooperative Program Volunteer. The services will begin on Sunday at 11 a.m followed by a covered dish dinner at 4:30 p.m. The evening service will follow at 6:30. The Monday through Thursday services will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information call Rev. John Miller, 937-6001. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday: Tuesday: Sunday: Youth minister enjoyed local summer What a beautiful day! This summer has been really cool; I hope that doesn't mean we are going to have a bad winter. The Amissville Baptist Church said farewell to the Summer Youth Minister, Courtney DeLong, on Sunday. Here is a little para graph from him to you: The Xtreme Believers of Amissville Baptist Church had another fun filled summer. We began with our Retreat to Smith Mountain Lake with 21 youth and ended with our annual trip to the Youth Evangelism Conference in Richmond with 35 youth. As you can see, this group is growing numerically, but also spiritually because many have stated that they learned more about the Bible this summer. That is what I long to see. I also enjoy seeing these youth start a relationship with Jesus Christ. We had quite a few that began those relationships this summer. Well, what can I say, we had a blast and I wish it could've lasted longer. Thank you to all those who helped out this summer and to everyone for giving me a great summer. Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 ■MMMUiiaiMtt Thanks! Courtney DeLong The kids will really miss him. We wish him well at school. The AACA held its meeting last Thursday, and the Jackson District/Amissville survey was finished. The results are printed in a banded book in color or in looseleaf form in black and white. They can be purchased for a small fee from any of the members of the Board of Directors. The results were very interesting, the one I most liked was that most people in Amissville don't want growth, but if we have to have growth they want it controlled. There were lots of good opinions brought out in the survey. For more information call Steve Miller, Hal Hunter, Paul Komar, Rick Kohler or Amy Hitt. Their numbers can be found on the Amissville.com web site. The other topic was the Fall Festival; it is really coming together. Several vendors are lined up, for instance Cedar Creek Mortgage, represented by Tiffany Butler will be there to do Free Home Mortgage Analysis, Shelby Forgacs from Pampered Chef will be on hand, as well as Julie Roberts for Tupperware. Happy Trails Entertainment will be there with a Moon Bounce, and the 4-H group, Tally Ho Horse & Pony will be at the Lazy S Llama Ranch. The Bardo Brewery will be having beer tasting and Gray Ghost will be having, of course, wine tasting. Lots of activities will be going on for all ages, watch this column for more details every week ' until the big day Oct. 14. If you would like to participate please call Amy Hitt at 937-3401 or Victoria Miller at 937-4298. The Truth Seekers Sunday School Class at the Amissville Baptist Church are collecting used Bibles to send to mis- * sionaries around the world. If you have an old or would like to donate a new bible,' please drop them off at the church. For1 more information call 937-6159. j The Amissville Volunteer Fire' Department is taking donations for the fall auction. The auction will be held on j Oct. 8. If you have items to be donated call 937-5125. J Friends of Amissville correspondent,! Amy Hitt would like to extend belated) birthday wishes to her. Amy celebrated! her day on Wednesday, Aug. 9. We extend * best wishes for a happy year ahead. Well kind of a slow week, have a great; week and enjoy the nice weather. j £ Ladies Auxiliary met at fire hall Monday The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary met at the fire hall on Monday for their August meeting. Those present were Mary Curtis, Mary Blaisdell, Mary Frances Bywaters, Harriet Davis, Lucy Foster, Margaret Lee, Lois Markee, Alice Pullen and Arland Welch. The community was saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Pete Lillard, formerly of Flint Hill. Our condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Miss Elizabeth Welch spent the day, Sunday with her friend, Vivian Hackney and her parents, Don and Melody Hackney at Washington. Corneila Welch and Bobby Welch of Richmond spent the 'Mil | \ \ \ \W\ -V Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987.8136 weekend at their home here. Mrs. Riley Frye has entered Warren Memorial Hospital at Front Royal. Her room number is 209. Mrs. Helen Atkins continues a patient at the Overlook Rehab Center in Warrenton. She is visited daily by her family and was reported to have had a fairly good day on Sunday. Her address is, 360 Hospital Dr. Warren ton, Va. 22186. Thursday luncheon guests of Mrs. Edna Lillard were Doris Dawson and Mary Smith of Front Royal and Mabel Lillard. W.Y. "Dunny" Eastham is recuperating at the Speel's Home for Adults at Timberville, Va. 22853. Michael Vest of Virginia Beach visited his mother, Christine Vest on Monday evening. Gary Dodson and children of Herndon were expected to visit his grandmother, Barbara Gentry on Monday. Charles Brady of Warrenton, formerly of Flint Hill underwent knee surgery last week. Bill Bennett, son of Libby Bennett underwent surgery last week also. They are both; reported to be doing well. The Flint Hill United-; Methodist Church has wor-j ship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The public is welcome. Plan now to attend the' annual Homecoming services on the fourth Sunday in? September with the former,* Rev. A.O. Good son. | A covered dish dinner will; follow the service at the fire' hall. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second, fourth and fifth Sunday at 11 a.m., with Robert O. Goff delivering the message. The organist is Carl Burke. The public is welcome to attend. We wish all those on the sick list a speedy recovery. Our prayers are with each one. Beech Spring Regular Baptist holds meeting By Marie Atkins Rappahannock News Writer If walls could speak, the ones at Beech Springs Regular Baptist Church in Sperryville would be singing praises in thankfulness for the good service conducted there last week by Dr. Wayne Thompson. Dr. Thompson, a Regular Baptist Minister for over 50 years, is well known throughout the area and has held services there many times as well as at other churches throughout Rappahannock County. In days gone by he travelled throughout the communities, many times on foot, to give out tracts and talk to people about the Lord. Dr. Thompson not only brought great messages but was instrumental with the help of the congregation to purchase new hymn books for the church which were received in time for the Thursday and Friday services. Also, a love offering was given for electric used during the week. Dr. Thompson as well as the congregation look forward to his yearly visits and the services at the church. Lyle Atkins was the only Beech Springs member attending the meeting; however members from other churches' were present. These included members from Calvary Baptist! in Waldorf, Md., Flint Hil£ Methodist, Woodville Baptist^ Thoroughfare Independent and, Gid Brown Bible as well as> members and friends of other Regular Baptist Churches; Engleside, Mt. Carmel, Black Oak, Thornton Gap and Five Forks. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs ” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. 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Busy weekend in town of Sperryville It has been a busy, but an exciting weekend at "Cooters Place". John Snyder, "Bo Duke" returned for another visit, drawing long lines of people waiting for an autograph and a photograph. The day was gorgeous Saturday with a large crowd of people enjoying the day and the entertainment. It was a thrill to hear "Cooter" and "Bo Duke" sing the theme song together from the show "Dukes of Hazard" with his Garage Band. What great entertainment for a small community! Those who spent a weeks vacation recently at Myrtle Beach, S.C. were Linda Dwyer, Tammy and Brittany Dwyer, Cindy Dwyer, Matthew Seay and other friends. They enjoyed the beach as well as great shopping, good food and playing golf. Linda Dwyer, Tammy and Brittany Dwyer and a group of friends enjoyed breakfast Monday at the Cracker Barrell Restaurant on their way to Paramount Kings Dominion. They all enjoyed the day. Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 . Sonya Anderson, daughter of Brenda and Sonny Anderson will be leaving Aug. 19 for college at Virginia Tech at Blacksburg. We all wish you REUNION: The annual Johnson reunion was held Aug. 12 and 13 at Captains’ Den, the home of J. Robert and Stella Johnson in Swindler Hollow. well. Birthday wishes go out to Chris Anderson for a special day Aug. 31. Ms. Debbie Keyser of Winchester spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser. Joshua Smallwood, our grandson, will be leaving Aug. 18 for college at Radford. We will miss you. Mrs. Ruby Dwyer spent several days this week with her daughter, Kathy Yoder at Elizabethtown, Pa., and also Cindy Cumins Pryor of Middletown, Md. The annual Johnson reunion was held Aug. 12 and 13 at "Captains' Den", the home of J. Robert and Stella Johnson in Swindler Hollow. It is called "Captains' Den" because their grandfather, Henry L. Johnson built a cabin there when he moved form the park, and it was named for him, "Captain Henry". Henry and Mary E. Johnson had eight children, and one of their children was Laurence Elmo "Billy" Johnson. All seven of his children were in attendance on Saturday. J. Robert Johnson, Dorothy Rector, Kate Partlow, Carson Johnson, Allen Johnson, Mary E. Clatterbuck and Louise Johnson, along with a total of 48 family members. Stella D. Johnson celebrated her 80th birthday on Aug. 12 with all the relatives. The oldest person in attendance was Anna G. Brown of Culpeper who was bom Nov. 9, 1911. While the youngest was Faith Hoffer bom April 11, 2000. On Sunday there were 50 in attendance, and they were joined by their Red Oak relatives. Thomas Johnson, Judith J. Turner and her two children Diana and Caroline Turner, also their mother Charlotte Coates Johnson. Others attending on Sunday were Nina and Bobby Blizzalaro, Julia Johnson and Carl Compton. Mrs. Leanna Wharton entertained Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle, Mrs. Margaret Berry of Criglersville and Mrs. Alvin Atkins for dinner Friday evening at Appetite Repair Shop. Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle, Mrs. Margaret Berry of Criglersville and Mrs. Leanna Wharton were Wednesday dinner guests of Mrs. Alvin Atkins on Acronbrook Lane. Mrs. Atkins’ Saturday dinner guests were her niece, Ms. Patti Knick and Ms. Anne Nance of Waldorf, Md. Call me with your news and make it a good week. Revival services in progress at Mt. Lebanon Revival services at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, which began Sunday will continue through this evening, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. John Warren, a former paster is guest speaker for these services • and the public is invited accord• ing to Pastor Dallas Smith. Beginning Sunday, Aug. 20 through Aug. 23 Pastor Smith .. of Mt. Lebanon will be guest speaker at Jeffersonton , . Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher were Friday evening guests of his sister, , Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville. Wedding anniversary wishes go out this week to . Jackie and Brenda Cubbage , ' • on Thursday and friends Elder • ; and Mrs. Wayne Thompson on Friday and Bill and Ruth Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Peregory whose day is Saturday. The home of Linda Hawkins, Reva way, is the meeting place Monday, Aug. 21 at 6:30 for covered dish supper of Culpeper Business and Professional Women's Club. Please call 825-1121 for reservations. Great wishes for birthdays of the week include Ann Marie Hetzer of Turkey Ridge Road on Friday, Miss Mary Tharp of Aaron Mountain Saturday, Heather Cubbage on Aug. 21 and Terry Cubbage on Tuesday. Congratulations to little Phillip Ward who won the Little Mr. Culpeper-MadisonRappahannock Farm Show award. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ward and of course the proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss L. Weaver. Belated birthday wishes are extended to Ms. Shirley Wise of Reva, who celebrated Thursday. Sympathy is extended to the family of Evelyn Boykins of Castleton, who passed away last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson were Monday guests of Mrs. Janet Peregory. Rev. Virgil Wilson of Culpeper was guest speaker for homecoming services at Slate Mills Baptist Church on Sunday, a day of enjoyment for all in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier spent last week at Richlands attending a camp meeting. Mr. and Bill Peregory of Front Royal were Sunday guests in the Joe Peregory home on Castleton Ford Road. Sympathy is extended to William Meade of Hash Lane upon the passing of his brother, Jimmie of Richmond, which occurred on Sunday. The Johnny Bragg family had lunch in Warrenton on Monday. Give me a call with your news. : Viewtown social happenings Mr. and Mrs. Charles ; Dodson, James Dodson, > Carolyn Dodson and friend , • Trez Moreland spent two days ! recently in Maryland. Sympathy is extended to • the Neyes family on the pass1 ing of their daughter. Sympathy is also extended to the Boykin family on the passing of Evelyn Boykin last week. Sympathy goes out to the Boldridge family on the passing of James Russell Boldridge. We all had a wonderful family reunion on Sunday, Aug. 13 at the home of v Raymond and Aloha Hitt. Guest in attendance were ’• Eleanor Scharder from •\ * California, Bobby Hitt of 1; Kentucky, Sarah and John > Heitz from Delaware, Billy Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 pm: ' Hitt and family of eight from Maryland, Carroll and Louise Simpson of Manassas, Jim and Lucy Brown of Flint Hill, Buster and Marilyn Pearson of Flint Hill, Roger Hitt and Christine Compton and son George Lee and Kendra Hitt, granddaughter of Raymond and Aloha Hitt. Have a great weekend! ■ Keyser baby arrives in July Donnie and Robbie Keyser of Washington are proud to announce the arrival of Kirsten Lee, born July 13 at University of Virginia " Hospital in Charlottesville. ; Kirsten weighed four - pounds and 14 ounces and was - 17 inches long. ." Paternal grandparents are 1 • Donnie and Sue Keyser of Washington. Paternal great-grandpar ents are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser of Alexandria and Mrs. Frances Pullen of Culpeper. Mrs. Addie Keyser of Washington is Kirsten's paternal great-great-grandmother. Maternal grandparents are Doris and Bruce Critzer of Washington. Martha Critzer of Luray and Lorena Tumblin of Front Royal are the maternal greatgrandmothers. Woodville news notes The WMU of Woodville Baptist Church met on Tuesday night with five members present. David and Irene a a ii iv c j and daughter, Erin of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Mortenson and son Christian and daughter Aleise of Nebraska, Tommy Pankey and sons, Billy and Max of Florida and Mrs. Lawson Pankey of Richmond were all guests of Mrs. Louise O'Bannon on Sunday. On Friday, Rena Burke and Mary Wiley dined with friends from the UDC at Kelly Ford Inn located on the grounds of the noted Civil War Battle of Kelly s Ford. On Saturday evening Richard and Rena Burke were guests of "Mountain Man" Mike and his lovely Woodville By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 wife, Karen and daughter, Leslie at their home in one of the many hollows in Rappahann o c k County. All enjoyed an evening of guuu UlUOlt, scrumptious food and great company. Die and Michele Burke and sons Walter Milton were Saturday evening guests of John and Debbie Suche in Culpeper. Woodville Baptist Church will hold their annual Sunday School picnic on Saturday at 12 noon at the 4-H Center near Front Royal. June Clark and Misty Hitt and Richard Eastham Sr. were Sunday luncheon guests of Tim and Edie Falls and children, Sam and Robert. Have a great weekend and give me a call with your news. Date set for ride The fourth annual RoughRide will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23. It will feature 12, 35 or 60-mile paved tours and 20 or 30-mile paved and unpaved courses for the rough and rugged. All proceeds to benefit the Fauquier Free Clinic, Inc. For information, call 540-675-1942 or e-mail jdixon@unicwash.org. Upcoming Events Bingo to benefit Flint Hill VFD The Loyal Order of the Moose - Lodge 829 at 1340 John Marshall Highway in Front Royal is holding a benefit bingo game for the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company for one night to help offset the losses from the annual carnival. On Saturday night it rained, therefore the event was not as profitable as expected. The game will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 22 with the proceeds going to the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. Summer Reading Club finale set On Saturday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. Summer Reading Club 2000 participants are invited to a club finale at the Rappahannock Library. Youngsters are invited to "come to our end-of-summer bash!" said Librarian Jennifer Glenn. Choose a free book, eat, drink, be merry and meet and learn about some great wild animals from the Wildlife Center of Virginia. RLEP board of directors to meet The monthly Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) board of directors meeting will take place Monday, Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Meetings are open to the public. Dinner with Duvall Here's your chance to win an evening of dinner and conversation with Robert Duvall for you and your guest on Sept. 8. Your tax-deductible contribution of $250 to Hearthstone School wins a chance for you and your guest to dine with Robert Duvall. Tickets may be purchased at Rae's Place or Talk of the Town or by sending a check to: Hearthstone School P.O. Box 247 Sperryville, Va. 22740. For more information call 987-9212. Teacher/student show planned The Middle Street Gallery will have an exhibition of art by students from Rappahannock County High School, two high schools in Fauquier County and also art by some younger home-schooled children. Work by some adult students of Lois Manookian will also be on display. This show will run through the end of August. Bowen reunion slated The annual Bowen reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Rappahannock Park. All friends and cousins are asked to bring a dish or drink to share, starting at 10 a.m. For further information call Sally Keyser at 987-8471 or Dorothy McWaters at 937-4187. Karate classes to begin Shorin-Ryu Okinawan Karate classes will be held beginning Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Ki Theatre in Washington. Junior classes will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. and adult classes from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information call Arthur Drago, 5th Dan, Sensei at 6357554 or Betsy Toth, 3rd Dan, Assistant at 349-0632. Band 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. Whorton family reunion slated A family reunion will be held Sept. 2 at the Rappahannock Park near Washington for the late Henry T. Whorton and Lillie M. Cloud Whorton. Family and friends are invited to come and bring a picnic basket. Summit scheduled The Rappahannock Conservation council and the Rappahannock River Basin Commission are co-sponsoring the third Rappahannock River Basin Summit. This year's summit is titled “People Building Solutions". The summit will be held Aug. 23 at the Holiday Inn Select in Fredericksburg. The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration and end at approximately 4 p.m. Registration is $15 per person and includes lunch and all materials. The summit will focus on enhancing public support of the restoration for the Rappahannock River. The summit will consist of facilitated discussions of water quality issues where participants can discuss water quality issues and share their interests and concerns with others throughout the River Basin. To register for the summit, contact Deb Fisher at 825-8591 or register online at www.rappriverbasin.state.va.us. Music Festival dates set The dates for the fifth annual festival of Rappahannock music have been set for Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday Sept. 10, rain or shine. The two-day festival is sponsored by the musicians, all of whom will be playing for free, and a 100 percent volunteer staff. This annual concert is free, including free parking and free admission. Anyone with questions or desiring more information should call Brian Ross at 987-9100. Attention: Singers The Front Royal Oratorio Society and its Music Director, George Amos will begin rehearsals for its 2000-2001 season on Monday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church. Prospective new members are welcome; no auditions required. Come and join singers from a six-county area! Mr. Amos promises an outstanding season for singers and audiences alike. The first concert will feature the Gloria of Antonie Vivaldi and the Magnificat by John Rutter. This concert will be the culmination of the Society's 40th anniversary year. The program for the spring concert will be announced later. For more information call 622-6974. RAWL to hold fund raiser The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) is holding its 2000 fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event will be a dinner with dancing and a silent auction. This will be RAWL's major fund-raising effort for this year. Tickets to the dinner, dance and silent auction will be $75 per person, all of which is tax-deductible. For information about the dinner, dance and silent auction call 636-3308. Meeting set for support group Warren Memorial Hospital will host an organizational meeting for a Parkinson's Disease support group on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. in the hospital's first floor conference room. For more information contact the Education Department at 636-0314 or 636-0318. 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. 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, 804-5984934 or mail Tricia Butcher VDGIF, 4792 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Va. 23139.

INDEX Rental* 001. Rentals - Apartments 011. Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House 033. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044. Rentals - Mobile Home 055. Rentals - Room 066. Rentals - Shared rfousing/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 Merchandise 200. Antiques & Collectibles 204. Arts & Crafts 208. Auctions 212. Cemetery Lots 216. Computers/Electronics 220. Farm Equipment 222. Farm Supplies 224. Firewood 228. Furniture/Appliances 232. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales 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 us 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 284. Firearms 286. Seasonal Sales Free Merchandise 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365. Domestic Services 370. Financial/Mortgages 375. Home Health Care 376. Home Improvement 380. Instruction 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 Legal NoMc 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 \-; ^Employment MmMl 'General I Classified I Legal Notices t (Real Estate I Rentals/ - Sales Automotive bur Communii NORTHERN VIRGINIA f\A- Pl*corbCbX New Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777-1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 Metro 703-444-4480 Fauquier 540-347-4222 Clarice 1-800-339-6267 Rappahannock 1-800*852-4797 By Fax; 703-689-1278 By Web: http://www.timespapers.coin By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classified Department, P.O. 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' Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, i 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, can at once. No adjustments wtH be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must .be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the ^^^^^^Kfvertisec^[oduct^^serace^^^_ jg* | f§|Bai ~ We Accept 22 Rental* Houses 5 ACRE MINI-farm w/ 4BR, 2 bath, full basement, rambler, located in rural Madison County References & deposit of $1,500 required. Monthly rental $1,500. 540-948-4644 after 6PM. DO YOU HAVE a house or cottage you'd like to rent to professionals with good references? Call 540-675-3800 X 46 Hunting ™ Properties v___/ SMALL GROUP OF hunters seeking long or short term lease, beginning this fall. Call Chuck 540-439-4005 For Sal* By Ownar || 3 BR, 1 Ya BA, rambler w/ part, finished basement, 1 ac. Amissville, $119,500. Must sell. 540-349-1730 HOME FOR SALE or rent by owner. 2 BR, 1 BA, rambler on 3/4 ac. 10 yrs. old in Linden, VA, w/ beautiful mtn. views. Avail. 9/30. Rent $800/mo, Sale $96,500. 540-937-7800 100 SCENIC 48.3 ac prime farmland, w/2 frame houses, 22 mi W of Warrenton via Rt.211 & 522 @ 463 Dearing Rd. Flint Hill. $600K. Call 540-635-6233. E-mail: , www.rnichlsn@rma.edu Pictures upon request WATERFALL BRANCH RUNS thru it . 15 acres nicely wooded, rock walls, west of Flint Hill, $79,000, 540-937-1776. KING SIZE WATER bed with wooden frame & sheet set. heated. $50. 540-752-9558, leave message ma 0*r»B•/ Yard Sals V._/ YARD SALE: 43 Aileen Rd., Flint Hill. 3 families. Fri. 8/18 & Sat. 8/19. Cancelled if rain. EXC. QUALITY sq baled hay. Orchard grass, Blue grass and Clover. Flint Hill area Our hay has constantly been graded by VPI as in the top 10% of all hay produced in Virginia. $3/ bale. 540-675-3137. r--—. 2S2 Livestock V_> WALKER MULE, She drives, rides, jumps! $1,000 Very good with children Gentle 540439-2994 #MC|S J For Sale I ORIENTAL RUG. large 12x18 Bidjar, dark green background, exc. cond $3000/obo. 540341-7775 LUDWIG SNARE DRUM & case Perfect for beginner drum student $25 540-752-9558 leave message (273 Fata s,_ j JACK RUSSELL pups, tan & white, short coat, 2 M. Excel disposition $250/ea 540-675-1287 evenings r 290 Found j FOUND 3 LEGGED cat, on Bear Wallow Dr. Daytime 540-825-3522 or evenings 540-3491029. UNNEUTERED, Longhaired, male Tabby. Approx. 6 mo. old. Found in Hublestone Inn area, on 8/5 540253-5606 r294 Giveaways _ BARN HOMES NEEDED tor shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. FREE BIKES, all kinds. 540-788-4593 6 FREE KITTENS! Call Gloria @ 540-3646156. FREE PUPPIES AND Free kittens. 540-7522122 KITTENS: MANY colors A ages. Approved homes only. Contact Nancy Gaines 540-4363752. 2 MALE LAB mix dogs. 8 months ols. Gentle nature. FREE to good home. All shots After 5 pm 540-347-2966 Business Services V__/ EARLYS CARPET, INC. The one-slop shop for complete Home I >eu rating Serv ice Hour Coverings • Window Ttvalincnts Wallpaper* Slip ('overs & I'phoislery Residential & Commerical 350 Rl. 211 AmbaviUe. VA 937-5500 600 Antiques A Classics CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE ’69, blue/while top, garaged since 96 good cond. 42K, $4250/obo 540-937-3309. CADILLAC 1968, Sedan DeVille, leather interior, great chrome, some body work needed, engine in good shape, 116K miles., vinyl roof. $1300 540-347-4222 ask for Rob, 540-3682623. 1970 CUTLASS OLDSMOBILE, A-1 cond., 84K orig. mis., 2nd owner, factory air, all original. For details 540-675-3845. MERCEDES 450 SL. Classic 73 New paint, ZEN aerodynamics. New top, dash, windshield, etc. 100.000K w/ rebuilt eng $16,980 1888-349-8627. Steve 605 Automobiles CHEVY LUMINA, 97, grey, PW, PL. AM/FM/ CASS , Auto, 6 cyl., $7000 540-937-3782 CHRYSLER 1994 LEBARON Convert., dk green w/tan int. & top, high miles, great shape, $4500 540-837-9822. CORVETTE, BLK, 1981, exc cond. int./ext, fully loaded 350ci, 77K mis $13,000. 540-675-2381 eve CUTLASS SUPREME, 1987, 4 door, good cond. 1 owner. 120K 540-349-9162 or 540347-1761 FORD ESCORT STATION Wagon 1994, 5 sp, ac, stereo cass, $3550 OBO. 540-3642585 MAZDA MILLENIA 98 good cond. sun roof auto, 33k miles, $17,900 OBO, must sell 540-349-4455 MONTE CARLO SS 2000, black, fully loaded, assume loan. 540-439-8228 after 5 PM ' > 610 j**p* ^_-J JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED Wagon 1990, PS, PB, pdw. sunroof, ac, loaded, exc. cond, leather int. $8500. 540347-7310 CHEVY BLAZER, 4WD, while, fully equipped. 109K, $7000. 540-9371776. FORD EXPLORER 1993, Sport, 2 dr, 4WD, 5 sp. 97K, rebuilt trans & new clutch. $7500. 540-3472867 — 670 Traitors V. . GOOSE NECK FLATBED trailer. 18', 10,000 lb. load cap., new 10 ply tires, $2200, 540675-1287, evenings. NISSAN PICKUP 4X4 1992 . SE, 93K mis, loaded, exc. cond, 4 cyl, 5 spd, AC, factory light bar. $6000. 540222-0664 Iv msg. DODGE VAN, 1989, 15 pass. 93k miles, dual heat & air, $5500 OBO. 540-364-4559 545 k Full Tim* Employment Bartender Ihe Ashby Inn Paris, Virginia Full Time Experence/ competence Top pay/ benefits. Send resume: 540-592-3781 email: celebrate @ashbyinn.com BLUE MOON CAFE Sperryville, VA Chef/Cook for FT or PT work Requirements are cooking school or 2 years exp. 540-987-3162 CERAMIC TILE HELPERS Come join growing company w/ top pay. Health, dental. 401K. Must have valid driver’s license. Manassas area. (703) 368-4660 Driver Needed Reliable, Customer Service 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 TOP PAY AND BENEFITS Sundance Electric Contractors, Inc. (540) 349-8200 Excavation/ Backhoe Operators, Pipe Layers, Tailmen. 540-636-8343 or 800-359-0436 HOUSEKEEPING Staff for the Red Fox Inn, Weekends and Holidays Required Apply in Person: Red Fox Inn 2 E. Washington St. Middleburg, VA 20117 LABORER RRESAFE CHMNEY SYSTEMS HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPEMNG Year round Full Time Benefits Starting pay $9 plus per hour depending on experience Warrenton, VA Call 540-347-1187 1-800-545-6607 LIFEGUARDS & SUPEVISORS Will train guards (POOLOPS class in area spring break on 4/21, 22, & 24 at AM. Supervisors with experience call now. 703-532-0242 MECHANIC Trucks, trailers and farm equipment. Experience necessary. Salary based on experience. Health insurance, 401K, and vacation. Call 703-754-8873 between 8 and 5. Auctions ANTIQUE AUCTION Sat., Aug. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville, VA You won't want to miss this auction ■ selling will be some absolutely awesome period furniture from a Fauquier County home, plus many intriguing smalls: FEATURING: Loads of great furniture in WALNUT, OAK, MAHOGANY, CHERRY, WICKER Of Special Note: L & JC Stickley rare #539 round table; Renaissance Rev, ornate wal bed, etc STONEWARE inc 6' Keister (Strasburg. VA) jar; LOTS IRONWARE (pitcher pumps, cookware, etc ); Finer COATS spool cabinet; Milk cans; Oil lamps & lanterns; 1000s & 1000s ol old matchbook covers; Porcelain & glassware and much more to be added as boxes are unpacked! For additions a photos, chock our wobaits: wwwbpnjctiont.com Bill Payne Auctions. Inc. V.A.A.F#330 P.0. Box 178 Amissville, VA 20206 Bill Payne 540-937-4142 or 540-675-3729 www.bpauctions.cofn E-mail: boaQtidalwave.net RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is accepting applications for the following two positions: MECHANIC/ MAINTENANCE POSITION Must have positive attitude, eagerness to accommodate needs of others, mechanical skills, ability to work independently, and must be able to qualify for a commercial drivers' license (CDL). Salary scale starts at $19,000. CUSTODIAN Must have a positive attitude, record of working hard and being dependable. This is a 12 month position with scale starting at $13,000. For application, call Rappahannock County School Board Office at 540-987-8773 RESTAURANT/ KITCHEN • Line Cook Competitive wages and benefits available. Apply at: Red Fox Inn 2 E. Washington St. Mlddleburg, VA SHEETMETAL CO. IN MANASSAS looking for experienced Sheet metal mechanic. With field & shop experience, valid - drivers license. Good pay and benefits. Pay according to exp. 800-432-8221 Restaurant * WAJTSTAFF Great money, earn $32K to $40K fulltime. Bus staff positions also available. Apply in person Red Fox Inn 2 E. Washington St. Middieburg, VA 20117 TOW TRUCK DRIVER/ TIRE REPAIR PERSON Good Driving Record Good Pay & Benefits SPEEDY’S AUTOMOTIVE 540-347-9687 We’re looking for the right person to join us at RAE’s PLACE & DELI Responsible, flexible & friendly Apply in person M-Fe 8:30-3:30 With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! 540-347-4222 PUBLIC NOTICE The Rappahannock Association tor the Arts and the Community Notice is hereby given that the RAAC Board of Directors will hold the RAAC annual meeting and membership appreciation event, on August 27th, 1999 Election of Board and officers will take place at this meeting The meeting/garden party will be held from 2 P M until 6 P.M. on the lawn next to the Gay Street Theater on Gay Street in Washington, VA. Food, drink and music will be part of this annual event RAAC members and other interested persons are invited to attend Information regarding RAAC may be obtained through the RAAC web page (www.raac org) or from Ellen Manson on 540675-1349. 8-16, 8-23-00 #330232 Immediate Results. “Thank you Loudoun times-Mirror. You were successful in getting my car sold. My ad appeared in your August 2nd publication and sold August 3rd!” - Carl Jenkins of Leesburg, VA after placing a for sale ad in the classifieds. Classifieds Work. (limes [Community Newspapers] Northern Virginia 703-777-1110 www. timespapers. com Full Time Employment jBJUt Full Tim* 3 ,3 Employment k_ '_/ EDUCATION REPORTER Talented, enthusiastic reporter with an interest in the schools. Must have some newspaper background. Send resume, and clips to: Robin Earl, Managing Editor Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 20188 ©tnes Community Newspapers Northern Virginia ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE If you are a results-oriented sales professional, energetic and an out-going individual with a minimum of 1 year am/ertising experience looking to join the Fauquier Times-Democrat, we have the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. This opportunity includes a competitive benefits package plus lucrative earnings potential. Please fax resume & salary requirements in confidence to: Kathleen Keller Advertising Sales Manager Fauquier Times-Democrat (540) 349-8676 Email: kkeller@timespapers.com EOE Bids 9k Proposals INVITATION TO BID ON LAWN MAINTENANCE AND FIELD PREPARATION Rappahannock County School Board (“Board" and/or “County”) invites interested parties to submit sealed bids for lawn maintenance and field preparation for the new athletic fields located near the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Deadlines for receipt of bids is no later than 2:00 p.m. EST, August 25, 2000. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the School Board Office at the time stated above. Bid forms may be obtained from Rappahannock School Board Office, 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, VA, or the County Administrator’s Office, Washington, VA. For more information on the bid specifications, please contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540) 987-8773. The Rappahannock County Public Schools reserves the right to waive any informalities in bids, or reject any or all bids. Dr. David M. Ganpel Superintendent 8-9,8-16-00 *329491 (-:Legal Notices .. .-.' :^.i BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappannnock County, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 23, 2000, at seven-thirty (7:30) in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. Consideration shall be given to all applications presented in accordance with submission requirements. VARIANCE #00-08-01 Oliver (Nol) Putnam and Susan Covington, owners of 5.5745 acres on Rt. 673 in Huntly (Tax Map 5, Parcel 31, Wakefield, District, Krebser Agricultural & Forestal District) desire a front yard variance from 100 feet to 50 feet to build a 30-tt by 40-ft. shop with a 16-ft. by 16-ft. addition. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington. Virginia, and is available for public inspection Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The above-named applicant, adjacent properly owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, s/o P O Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 8-9, 8-16-00_ #329506

Housekeepers Flexible hours Top Pay Ashby Inn Paris, Virginia 540-592-3900 INSPECTOR WANTED PART TIME Responsible person with basic construction knowledge to perform dwelling inspections for insurance companies in surrounding areas. Must be independent contractor. Paragon Co. (800) 641 -5911 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR The Town of Round Hill is accepting applications for a Virginia Class II Wastewater Treatment Operator. Applicants must have ability/experience for complete operation and management of Town’s wastewater treatment plant in accordance with Virginia regulations. Must be able to perform general maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment at plant; to supervise other employees as needed; and to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays as required for plant operation. In addition, must be flexible, capable of working under stressful conditions. Water operators license and computer skills a plus. Send resume to: P.O. Box 36, Round Hill, Virginia 20142. Closing Date 8/25/00 (S40) 338-7878 Fax: (540) 338-1680 EOE HAS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! • ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE MANAGER • (must have valid driver's license) • SALES PERSON m CUSTODIAN-PT • WAREHOUSE PEOPLE EXCELLENT PAY AND BENEFITS 'Major medical and Dental Insurance'401K Retirement Planning 'Paid Vacation 'Paid Holidays 'Paid sick Days 'Excellent Working Environment *Mjst be interested in move tp to management 'MLEt be wing to woik Sundays duing Ihe Hofclay Season, and whenever reqUrecTduring special sales events. 619 Frost Avenue, Warrenton, VA NOW HIRING Housekeeping Dishwasher Please call Linda Kidd 540-399-1779 or 301-468-9200 PIEDMONT PRIMARY CARE • Front Office ReceptionistInternal Medicine Medical Assistant/NurseIntemal Medicine Full-time & Part-time. Day and evening hours. Benefits. Non-smoking environment. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume with references and salary requirements to: 540-341-1733 NURSES! Medicare and JCAHO certified Home Health Agency located in Warrenton. Va is seeking per visit RN"s to service Warrenton, Fairfax and surrounding areas. Offering competitive pay rates, $500 sign-on bonus, referral bonuses and the opportunity to join an enthu siastic and caring home care team. Perfect for those looking to supplement their income! For immediate consideration, contact Randa at: MAHN 1-800-989-0055 EOF DRIVERS For Warrenton and Manassas areas: Join our team of full-time Fuel Oil 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, includrg 401 (K) and F'rofit Sharing, Dental Insurance, arid immedate Medteal coverage. Please bring driving record with you and see John Shamblin at Quarles Energy Services, 9683-A James Madison Hwy., Warrenton, VA. 540439-8962 Responsible Hard Working Individual needed for installing and servicing Invisible Fencing Pet Containment. Must have good driving record. Benefits include Health and Dental, Vacation, and Retirement. Call 703-968-6500 EDUCATION REPORTER Talented, enthusiastic reporter with an interest in the schools. Must have some newspaper background. Send resume, and clips to: Robin Earl, Managing Editor Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 20188 ©mes Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAUQUIER COMMUNITY CHILD CARE, INC. Immediate Openings For the Fall School year! Site Coordina tors Assistant Site Coordina tors PT Assistant Site Coordinators Substitutes SEEKING BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL STAFF Positions available at these following schools: • Bradley • Brumfield •Central • C. Hunter Ritchie •Coleman »Grace Miller • H. M. Pearson • M.M. Pierce • P.B. Smith 6:15-8:45 am & 2:30-6:30 pm Other Positions Available: PT Bookkeeper PT Courier 540/347-6970 Or fax your resume: 540/347-3518 Excellent benefits package! Experience a plus, Flexibility a must! We’ve Got Northern Virginia All WrappeaUP! Place an Ad today! Times Classified Call 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676 Tli amine kJ Luxury Automobiles STOCK NO YEAR MAKE H2953 1997 ACURA H2954 1997 ACURA H3004 1998 AUDI H3005 1997 AUDI P2925 1997 BMW H2981 1998 BMW H2994 1998 BMW P2923 1998 BMW P2927 1997 CADILLAC H2955 2000 CADILLAC H2980 1998 CADILLAC H2983 1997 CADILLAC P2920 1998 CADILLAC P2978 1996 CADILLAC H2972 2000 FORD P2950 1997 INFINITI H3006 1996 LAND ROVER H2951 1997 LEXUS P2946 1997 LEXUS H2971 1998 LINCOLN H2973 1998 LINCOLN H3003 2000 LINCOLN H2952 1999 MERCEDES BENZ H2982 1997 MERCEDES BENZ H2975 2000 MERCEDES BENZ H2986 1991 ROLLS ROYCE P2926 1998 VOLVO P2930 1997 VOLVO MODEL DESCRIPTION MILES 3.5 RL SEDAN 33419 3.2 TL SEDAN 39751 A6 QUATTRO SEDAN 15539 A6 QUATTRO WAGON 36928 Z-3 CONVERTIBLE 19795 528i SEDAN 23492 328i SEDAN 31406 740iL SEDAN 33717 ELDORADO COUPE 20498 ESCALADE 8788 CATERA SEDAN 29242 DEVILLE 34412 SEVILLE STS SEDAN 36263 CONCOURS SEDAN 40216 EXCURSION LIMITED 4x4 23202 I 30 SEDAN 28279 DISCOVRY 33596 ES 300 SEDAN 38000 LS 400 SEDAN 36673 NAVIGATOR 4x4 40158 CARTIER edition TC 34602 LS V8 SEDAN 6266 C 230 SEDAN 19654 E 320 SEDAN 31474 SLK230 5154 SILVER SPUR II 81853 S70 SEDAN 40621 S90 SEDAN 20164 Every Vehicle Clearly Marked with Below Book Prices! Friendly - Relaxed - Comfortable - No Pressure Environment 241 EAST SHIRLEY AVENUE, WARRENTON, VA (540)428-1032 1/2 Mile West of the Warrenton Wal-mart INSPECTOR WANTED PART TIME Responsible person with basic construction knowledge to perform dwelling inspections for insurance companies in surrounding areas. Must be independent contractor. Paragon Co. (800) 641 -5911 MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE Dynamic, national real estate firm seeks Marketing Representative for the Mid-Atlantic Property Management Division. Successful candidate should possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills. Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required. Responsibilities include inside and outside sales development of marketing program at residential apartment community. Position requires some weekend work. This career opportunity offers training and potential for advancement to management position. Generous compensation package including medical, dental, life insurance, & 401K savings plan. Position available in Leesburg, VA. HBUWTONt Fax resume to: (703) 777-3819 LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER US Home Corporation seeks an individual with subdivision construction experience for a residential community in Prince William Co., VA. Must also have experience in supervision of land planners, engineers and contractors. Will be responsible for budgets and dealing with the county approval/development process. Excellent benefits. Please fax resume with salary history to: (727) 796-8476 or call (800) 237-2604 tor application EOE OFFICE MANAGER/ RECEPTIONIST for established Equine Veterinary Clinic. Excellent working conditions and benefits (vacation/sick leave/CE/lns./Retirement). Responsible for client relations, staff management, scheduling appointments and collections. Qualification: Must be able to occasionally work under pressure, experience directing staff and providing customer service general office skills, knowledge of the surrounding area. Able to work some Saturday mornings. Send resume, references and salary requirements to: owec@aol.com or fax to 540-347-5526 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JOIN OUR TEAM FORTUNE 1000 CO. EXCELLENT BENEtTS PKG. TOLL BROTHERS, INC., the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, has an opening for an Administrative Assistant in the Dulles. VA area. Chosen candidate will be a detail oriented self-starter w/a min. of 3 yrs. previous admin/secretarial exp. Word & Excel required. Fax resume w/salary requirements to 703-858-7984 or mail attn: Belmont Warranty Manager 21630 Ridgetop Circle Ste. 130. Dulles. VA 20166. Visit our Career Center www. tollbro there .com PIEDMONT PRIMARY CARE Position availabli in Pcdiatiucs. Medical Assistant/ LPN 2 - needed for November start date Day & evening hours. Benefits. Full & Part-time positions available. Non-smoking environment. MA/LPN applicants fax resume by 9/15/00 Fax resume w/references and salary requirements to: 540-349-0920 Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE 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 n ■w? INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 E. M&M WSm fi I Not In St. Andrews^ Playing At The British Open? Sign up for "Fit for Golf" A unique physical therapy program offered by Fauquier Hospital The British Open Special includes: • An initial video analysis or your golf swing that matches your physical weakness to potential swing faults. • A golf-specific physical evaluation to assess such factors as your strength, balance, trunk and shoulder stability. • And subsequent complimentary session will teach you a personalized and progressive golf-specific exercise program. Physical Medicine & Rehab Department /Fauquier Hospital (540) 349-0588 .SK’A ■Normally one evaluation and follow up b $210. Offer expires August 19, 2000 email at: ospital.org

IP Obituaries Harry Lillard Former resident Harry Crimmett Pete" Lillard, age 69, of Manassas, formerly of Rappahannock County, died on Tuesday, Aug 7 at Prince William Hospital in Manassas. Mr. Lillard was a member of the Moose Lodge of Vienna, Lodge #1896, the American Legion Post #10 in Manassas. He also took part in the Friday morning senior citizens bowling league at Bowl America. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Lillard of Manassas; three children, Patricia Kenyon of Linden, Harry S. Lillard of Middleburg and Richard A. Lillard of Beloit, Wis. Additional survivors include two sisters, Martha Jenkins of Madison and Frances Hudson of Flint Hill; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Aug. 11 at Lee Funeral Home in Manassas. Burial followed at Stonewall Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Building Fund, 9750 Center Street, Manassas, Va. 20110 in memory of Harry Lillard. Tonia Mayes Culpeper resident Tonia Elizabeth Mayes, 17, of Culpeper died Monday, Aug. 7 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital as a result of an automobile accident. She was born Jan. 9, 1983 in Fauquier County. She is survived by her mother, Brenda K. Brown Rhodes and fiance, Kenneth Frazier and her father, David Glenn Mayes and his wife, Virginia, all of Culpeper. Additional survivors include paternal grandparents, Oscar Glenn and Kay Frances Mayes of Jeffersonton; a maternal grandfather, Raymond Brown of Culpeper; three stepbrothers, Richie McKaige of Wolftown, Kevin McKaige and Bobby Polleri, both of Culpeper and a stepsister, Jennifer Hickman of Culpeper. She is also survived by six aunts; three uncles, one William K. Mayes of Amissville; three great-uncles and aunts and several cousins. She was predeceased by a maternal grandmother, Thelma C. Brown and an uncle, Ronald Brown. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Aug. 11 at Found and Sons Chapel with Rev. K. Adams officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. C. Smoot to celebrate 5th birthday Happy birthday to Chelsea Mae Smoot, daughter of "Rock" and Lynn Smoot who will celebrate her fifth birthday on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Grandparents of Chelsea are Charles and Mae Smoot and Mrs. Mary Bailey-Smoot. Mrs. Alice Butler and her friend, Mrs. Barbara Gasiewicz of Bushwood, Md. spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Don St. Cyn in Manchester, N.H. Best wishes to Bobby and Tansy Frazier in Castleton who will celebrate their wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 19. On Tuesday Greg Miller of Stafford, Amanda Brown and Bobbie Jo Brown enjoyed the day at Kings Dominion. Happy birthday to our daughter, Mrs. Ann Simmons who has her day on Monday, Aug. 21. Saturday evening Kenny Miller and son, Greg of Stafford and Sarah Brown and daughter, Bobbie Jo were among those attending a cookout with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy New season announced The Community Concert Association of this extended area, soon to begin its 31st year of presenting the finest in professional live attractions in the auditorium of Culpeper County High School announces it 2000-2001 series. The subscription season of five attractions opens at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 with a fully staged musical, "Sing, Sing, Swing", featuring Three Hits and a Miss in songs of the 40's and 50's. On Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. music of many styles will be heard by the renowned Hector Olivera Solo Orchestra. Thursday, Nov. 2 brings the five man Boston Brass with classics to jazz and a little close harmony barbershop, too. Considered an International cultural treasure, The American Boychoir comes Feb: 17, 2001 and does a musically superb, animated performance. The season's finale is the Internationally acclaimed Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, set for Friday, April 27, 2001. The subscription rate for adults is only $33 and includes all of the reciprocal CCA concerts in Manassas and Fairfax as well. The total fee for all K12 students within a subscribing family is just $10. No tickets for individual performances are available, sorry. The season is almost sold out and those interested in a subscription should send a check to C.C.A. at HC 72, Box 231, Locust Grove, Va. 22508, enclosing name, address and telephone number. Tickets will be mailed out in August. For a brochure call Helen Ziemer at 937-5450. Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Beatty and sons Randy and Robbie at Point O' Woods, Front Royal. Sunday guests of Mrs. Erma Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg. The men of the Washington Baptist Church will have their breakfast in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. The women will have breakfast on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at The Cafe in town. Birthday wishes are extended to Becky Lockhart who will celebrate her birthday on Sunday, Aug. 20. Visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser last week were Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers and Daniel Keyser of Sperryville, Amy Jenkins and Kayla. Cloi'e-En^iisli ■FIINFRAI HOMF"The Home of Thoughtful Service" 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, General Manager ■ 111 1 " . I ' ■ ' ' ' ' : 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. Philip R. Irwin Jr. Rev. Trust to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 30.3929 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. James T. White Jr., Trustee to Peter H. MacMurray and wife, 48.4880 acres, Wakefield District. $175,000. Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338. House For Sale Residential/Commercial in village of Sperryville, 8 versatile rooms, many extras, 2.5 baths, totally renovated, highway access. Reduced to $139,000. Appointment only 540-987-8355 by Randy Minter A CERTAIN KNOWLEDGE We humans carry knowledge that we presume no other animal possesses. That is, we know our lives here on earth are finite and that we shall all eventually perish. As the great thinker Voltaire once postulated, “The human race is the only one that knows it must die, and it knows this only through its experience. A child brought up alone and transported to a desert island would have no more idea of death than a cat or plant.” The question then becomes “What do we do with this knowledge"? Do we use it to imbue our lives with more meaningful thoughts and behavior, or do we cower before death ? Any race is made more meaningful by the finish line. It's an odd thing that the thing we most fear—the unknowns that death and dying bring—is also that which makes our time here so very precious to us. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave., we know how hard it is to talk about loss, but that's where we come in. For years we have worked with families, helping them through difficult times. Call 540-347-3431 and we're happy to lend a hand. Bright View Cemetery is located just outside Warrenton, and offers monuments and memorials for all cemeteries. "While I thought that / was learning how to live, l have been learning how to die. ” -Leonardo da Vinci FOUND FUNERAL HOME) Family Owned & Operated Scott Found, Mgr. 540-825-3530 850 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, VA 22701 Since 1927 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Washington - Persimmon Hill Farm, located on a quiet country road and surrounded by 193 acres, is ideal for the buyer desiring a tranquil setting. The large stone residence has all the amenities - gourmet kitchen and breakfast area, large MBR suite with adjoining office/library, 3 guest BRs, LR and FR, tall ceilings, large windows, skylights, decks, 3 car garage and copper roof. $1,250,000 Flint Hill - Fantastic Blue Ridge Mt. views from this architecturally designed 4,700 sq. ft. Contemporary - 4 BRs, 3 BAs, powder rm., oak firs., 2 story entrance foyer, LR and library with FP and large windows, plus a screened porch, large deck, 2 car garage, tennis court and 29 mostly wooded acres with small meadow. . $689,900 Flint Hill area acreage - Jordan River frontage on 2 adjoining 25-acre tracts - woods, some pasture, good bottomland and protected building sites. $128,900 each. All wooded 25 acres with stream, stone walls and road frontage. $145,000 Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 _ Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 [B. I IF YOU HAVE DREAMS OF LIVING IN THE COUNTRY, WE CAN MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. mRMCREDTFfe ■ ■■■■■ .*1I ...I.■ Sperryvllle Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Sperryvllle - 3 BR, 2 BA Rambler with front & rear deck, kit., dining & living area combined Highway commercial zoned, 1 acre fronting Rt. 211. $115,000 Sperryville - 5 acres of gently rolling pastureland, building site w/view, septic approved, private road access. $49,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryvillerlty @aol. com Bud Corder (540) 675-3291 John Eubank (540) 987-8146 W wwww.timespapers.com r 2 -10.8 „ ACRES Adjoining lots. w/stream-2 mountain springs. f Will sell jointly or separately.$7,000 per acre will r negotiate. 540-937-5857 PermaTreal Tf""" ■ PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 Classic Rambler on hillside has temfic views of the valley and mountains. This home provides large entertaining spaces, including a superb family room and large partly finished basement Several useful farm buildings and a guest or tenant house off the paved drive below the house. $269,900 FA RMETTE! 7+ acres fully fenced (some board) w/pond, 4 stall bam and 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs and lots of room. Private deck with hot tub, outbuildings, views over rolling farmland in scenic F.T. Valley. $319,000 CUTE FARMHOUSE! on 2.75 acres. Originally was a log cabin but is now covered and converted to kitchen and dining room. 5 rooms downstairs with two bedrooms up and large central sitting area. Could be converted to bath or extra bedroom or whathave-you. $159,900 National Park entry; 18 acres, investment, commercial and residential. $95,000 TWO 30 acre parcels; Views, meadows, woods, sloping land - one with old stone chimney, foundation and beams. $4,000-$5,000 per acre Real Estate in It REALTOR* P. O. Box 298 • 291 Gay St. Washington, Virginia 22747 E-mail: re3@crosslink.net 540-675-1373 Rick Kohler Mitzie Young Amy Sloane-Timbers 540937-6146 540-675-3555 540-987-8668 BUYERS & SELLERS H DUAL AGENCY? Do you really think there is such a thing? Ask any lawyer - there is no such thing. How can anyone represent two opposing sides of an issue? Since Listing Agents have finally and reluctandy accepted Buyer Representation, they have invented another way of trying to keep the whole commission instead of splitting it with the Buyer Representative. They call this Dual Agency. They can represent both sides of the deal with written approval from both parties. Why would a Seller permit this? You hire someone to do a job for you, and all of a sudden you are willing to accept half the job? Your agent is also going to represent the other side? This is really called “representing the commission”! Questions about Real Estate? Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, Inc (formerly The Buyer’s Agency, Inc.) 540-675-1190 Butch Zindel Mary Boudreau butchz@summit.net fengshui@tiaalwave.net