Rappahannock News, August 23, 2000

Rapp Briefs School to begin Tuesday, Sept. 5 ‘ Rappahannock County Public Schools will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 5. "Kindergarten Orientation Night" will be held Aug. 30 at 6:30 pf.m. "Student and Parent Meet the Teachers Day" will be Aug. 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 prm RAAC membership meeting,picnic set Members of The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will hold their annual membership meeting Sunday, Aug. 27 from 2 to 6 p.m. at a tent located next to the Gay Street Theatre. A picnic lunch and drinks will be provided and free drawings for movie series passes will be featured. Prospective members may join at the picnic and Ellen Manson, current RAAC president, will introduce the new president and incoming board members. The rain location will be the Ki Theatre. Democrats meet Tuesday, Sept. 5 The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold ita regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. The evening will focus again on the issues of this 2000 Campaign. Bumper stickers and yard signs for both Robb and Gore/Lieberman will be available. The meetings of the ,__ Democratic Committee are held on the first Tuesday of every month and all are welcomed. ‘This is a great time for new and old Democrats to work together for Al Gore, Joe Lieberman and Chuck Robb,” said chair Meredith Gorfein. A time for refreshments and socializing follows every meeting. For more information contact Meredith Gorfein at 675-3515 or gorfein@citizen.infi.net or www.RappDemos.org. Wrestling clinic to be conducted 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 in this new extracurricular activity. . The clinic will be conducted in the Rappahannock Elementary School gym on Thursday, Aug. 24 Jfom 6 to 8 p.m. There will be instruction and live wrestling ^between participants. M Attendees should come pressed to wrestle. Shorts, t•Shirts and tennis shoes are acceptable. There is no cost, but participants should bring a towel -2nd water bottle. ' For additional information contact Mr. Jon Smythe, RCHS Athletic Director at 987-8259. Happenings • 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. * • Tuesday, Sept. 5 first day of school at Rappahannock. Early release 1:40 p.m. 0370 6 23050 2 Frederick Hart's Along with his wife Ur he was a member of St. | Peter's Catholic Church ti Washington. He is known for his magnificent works including, tor example, hi depiction of Creation, Ex'; Nihilo, on the West Facac of the National Cathedral weil as Three Soldiers, th "human face" completing the Vietnam Veterans^ Mi JJ11 ^tt.s; IjMJF >99t t it ^ V Preservation of Amissville tops values survey By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer A survey conducted by the Amissville Area Community Association (AACA) and presented at the August meeting of the Rappahannock County Planning Commission indicated that the most important issue to the respondents was "preserving the historical, rural, and natural beauty of Amissville." This public opinion survey, conducted between February and July of 2000, was one of the preliminary steps in AACA’s process of preparing a Jackson District "annex" to the County's Comprehensive Plan. Survey developer and AACA Secretary Hal Hunter noted that survey results were based upon responses from 267 Amissville-area residents (residents of the 20106 Zip Code area), 232 of whom (approximately 25 percent of Jackson District adults) are Rappahannock County residents, and the balance of whom live in the Wildwood section of Culpeper. The survey instrument included a series of questions in which respondents were asked to rate the importance of various issues on a ten point scale. The four issues rated most important was the "preservation" issue, noted above, that was ranked number 1 and received a score of 9.37 out of 10; number 2 was "retaining local farms and farm land" and scored 8.93; number 3 was "managing the rate of growth and development" with a score of 8.36; and number 4 was "developing a sense of community" with a score of 8.06. The lowest ranked issues, from the bottom, included "proving more low- and mod erate-incoine nousing in Amissviue, "encouraging economic development,""encouraging tourism,” and "reducing local property taxes." Another series of questions asked about desires for the future of Amissville. The predominant response to the question, "If you had to name one thing that could be done to make Amissville a better place to live, what would it be?", was "Do nothing" (30 percent). In answer to the question, "Are there any new businesses you would like to see in Amissville?" 67 percent of the respondents answered, "None desired." The next step said Paul Komar, chair of the AACA Organization and Planning Committee, is the commencement of Phase II Planning. That will involve defining the proposed village area, development of building design guidelines for the village, determining what businesses are desired in the village, and preparing the Comprehensive Plan annex. Community approval, stressed' Mr. Komar, will be a requirement "for anything we do." See SURVEY, Page A8 Department of Agriculture deficiencies noted Recall of goat cheese sold at Rucker Farm on or after July 13 By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer In an Aug. 9 press release the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) reported that Heidi and Lindsay Eastham's Rucker Farm had voluntarily recalled "all of its goat cheese sold on or after July 13, 2000, which includes soft and hard varieties, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes." The press release quotes Rucker Farm management as having stated, "Because of the potential of foodborne illness, all customers who have purchased any goat cheese from Rucker Farm on or after July 13, 2000 should not eat it and should return it to Rucker Farm for a full refund." The press release does not speak to the procedural oddities that apparently characterized DACS’s handling of the case, of the tests that a private, certified laboratory performed on similar samples and received a negative indication for the presence of the same pathogen, nor did it mention that subsequent testing of Rucker Farms' products have cleared it to produce and sell once again. The bottom line is that Rucker Farms can again produce and sell the goat cheeses that have garnered local and regional (if not international) favor, but there is now an underlying concern that DACS's conduct will render questionable any future action that it takes at Rucker Farms or anywhere else in the Commonwealth. There are a number of aspects of DACS's conduct that bring to question its ability to perform. The chronology of the Rucker Farms' inspection, sampling, analysis and the development of conclusions that led to the "voluntary" recall are in conflict with the products' shelf life and do not reflect the need for expediency that should be of utmost importance when dealing with public health and safety. The routine inspection that concluded with the sample taking occurred on July 17, but final test results were not obtained until Aug. 4 and the recall press release was not issued until Aug. 9. Because the normal shelf life of Rucker Farms' goat cheeses is 7 to 10 days, all of the product that might have been contaminated would likely have been consumed long before a recall was effected. The Easthams questioned the validity of the test results because of a number of apparent deficiencies in sample taking and processing. The Code of Virginia dictates that three samples be taken of any product to be tested: one of the samples is then to be returned to the producer or other responsible party; one is to be analyzed; and the third is to be held under seal by the Commissioner of the department. This code section was not complied with by DACS and, given a subsequent problem in the DACS laboratory, the sealed sample could have been used to validate laboratory results—the laboratory test report indicated that a lab technician dropped and broke the Listeria-laden control sample, and it is not impossible that this breakage resulted in the contamination of the sample cheeses. There is also ongoing litigation between the Commonwealth and goat dairies that refuse to pasteurize their products. The Easthams, though they are not among those who do not pasteurize, might also have been victim of litigation spill-over. See RECALL, Page A8 Local News ; That Clicks.*

Flying squirrels, more predators Bluebirds and purple martins are what were once called "dooryard birds,” birds that live in close proximity to man and evoke both affection and a compulsion to protect. Because we see these birds daily, we know more about them and experience anger when predators strike. A recent telephone call and a Sunday visit to our stall at the Farmers' Market in the Archwood Green Barns at The Plains presented me with an unexpected slant on predation. The telephone call was from Marilyn Cooley, a name that may be familiar to many readers, for she is the owner of the quiet, thoughtful and authoritative voice that I hear most mornings on National Public Radio as I drive around Rappahannock County. Marilyn not only knows music and musicians, she carefully observes birds on her acres in Rappahannock Photo courtesy of George Watters COME OUT: Flying squirrel in a bluebird nest box near Woodville. ( All Things & Wild And h Wonderful r John Trott i__ County. As might be expected, she pays close attention to the music birds make. Lee and I have gotten to know Marilyn Cooley and her husband, David Ginder through their visits to our stall at the Farmers' Market. Marilyn’s telephone call alerted me to a predator — disrupter may be a better word — of nesting bluebirds new to me. Flying squirrels! This beautiful and rarely seen nocturnal mammal had entered a bluebird nest box, eaten the eggs ("Licking them clean," said Marilyn) and moved in! When Cooley later tapped on the nest box, a flying squirrel poked his head out as if to say, "Why are you aisturDing my sleep?" A few days after my conversation with Cooley, a letter from George Walters of Woodville informed me that flying squirrels (two of them — probably a mated pair) had taken possession of not one, but two bluebird nest boxes. "... we let them be," wrote Walters. "We hadn't seen any bluebirds anyway, so we figured the box was up for grabs." As proof, a charming photograph of a flying squirrel peering out of the nest box accompanied the letter. I did some telephoning and checking on the flying squirrel as a predator on bluebird nests and appropriator of nest boxes. "Yes, indeed," said Julie Zickefoose, Richmond A Special Place For Special Children St Mary’s is a nonprofit residential care facility that provides nursing, therapy & educational services for nonambulatory, nonverbal, severely mentally retarded children from birth to age 18. Serving medically fragile children from throughout rginia, the cost of care is covered by Virginia’s Medicaid program regardless of parental income level. 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Subscriptions S21.0C a year in Rappahannock; S27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. born nature writer, world- ’ class bird painter and authority on bluebirds. My call to Julie in Ohio confirmed that the nocturnal squirrel that sails through the air is a well-known bluebird predator. They seek nest boxes because their preferred hollows in trees for daytime sleeping are becoming rare. Inge Braune of Delaplane also visits our vendor's stall to "talk birds.’’ She reported a predator on the young of purple martins new to me. The American crow! Braune watched as a crow reached in, pulled a nestling martin from the nest box and ate it. This news was not startling. Crows are know nest robbers and make off with eggs and young of other birds when they want a change of diet from vegetable gardens, orchards and road kills. Crows are omnivores; they will eat anything. It is also well known that crows have become increasingly common and have figured out that a man with no gun is no threat at all. Crows are smart, probably the smartest of all birds. One of the pleasurable aspects of being a naturalistwriter is that a wide circle of well-informed friends are available to me. These friends know more than I could imagine on a variety of nature subjects. Robert Kluttz, an old friend from Charlotte, N.C., has great knowledge of purple martins. Bobby, as he is known to me, has said that if a snake or owl robs a purple martin colony, the swallows will abandon nest boxes or gourds and not use them again. So what is Inge Braune to do? Her boxes are man-made, one of those box-like structures with multiple compartments. Unfortunately, the maker of the nest box had provided perches that the See SQUIRREL, Page A8 School Board welcomes new and returning employees BY ROSA CROCKER Chairman Rappahannock School Board The School Board is pleased to welcome a new member from Jackson District, John Wesley Mills, recently appointed to fill the vacant seat created upon Rebecca Cordani's resignation. Congratulations are also due to our new student representative JefT Simeon, with thanks and best wishes also to f outgoing representative Jami Gillis who is moving on to the University of Virginia this fall. We look forward to meeting new faculty and staff and to seeing the many familiar faces of returning employees. In a time of tempting employment offers from nearby coun- i ties, we are indeed fortunate to have so many professionals and staff who choose to work in the R a p p a h a-n nock schools. As summer i summer draws to a close, the promise of education opportunity arrives again in the form of students returning to class. The opening of school carries with it as much potential as a freshly plowed garden in February. Looking toward the beginning of classes, it is an apt time to reflect upon the state of local public education. Rappahannock schools are on the move, but to fuel this takes considerable diligence and resources constantly applied. Our challenge is to act on the principle that all Rappahannock students are capable and worthy of excellence. Since we help students become more than wage-earners, offering well rounded, high quality educational programs must remain central to our mission. The schools do not exist to do a merely adequate job but aspire to launch each student toward a bright | Grand s Reopening ^ Under New & Better Management! Adults $6.00 Children 11 & Under $4*00 Senior 62 & Older $4.00 All Shows Before 6:00 p.m. Only $4.00 Week cff August Fri. Bring It On 7:25,9:30 Autumn In N.Y. 7:20,9:40 Space Cowboys 7:15,9:40 The Krumps 7:20,9:35 Scary Movie 7:30,9:45 Sat. & Sun. Bring It On Autumn In N.Y. Space Cowboys The Krumps Pokemon 2000 Scary Movie 3:00,5:15, 7:25,9:30 2:15,4:45,7:20,9:40 2:00,4:30, 7:15,9:40 2:30, 5:00, 7:20,9:35 2:45, 5:00 7:30,9:45 Mon. -Thurs. Bring It On 5:15,7:25 Autumn In N.Y. 5:00, 7:35 Space Cowboys 5:00, 7:30 The Krumps 5:20, 7:40 Scary Movie 5:30,7:45 future. This is a tall order and we must persist in mustering the resources necessary for this challenge. Despite prosperous economic times, there is a persistent need for the structure, funding and guidance for educational and recreational opportunity for local youth. The schools are indeed fortunate that private citizens and civic organizations have rendered assistance time and again for teachers and learners. However, we cannot escape such realities as a mounting teacher shortage nationwide, corresponding competition for those that are available and continued pressure to rise to more stringent state standards. It will require the goodwill and unflagging effort of the whole community to continue responding to these conditions. A distinguishing feature ot the Rappahannock County Public Schools is our small size. While small is beautiful, too small can sometimes squeeze the life out of us. This was the situation we faced at the high school until the community, through the Board of Supervisors, came together in support of improvements to house high school programs properly. From the visual disarray of construction evident at the high school lately, passersby might assume the scene inside is equally feverish, and it is. Very shortly, however, construction will draw to a close, and the doors will open on a greatly improved facility. The new spaces afforded by the addition will strengthen and broaden educational offerings. • Because of a new building trades workshop and SINK OR SWIM? It’s never too late to learn how to swim. Just call us and sign up for a Red Cross swimming class. + American Red Cross BONUS COUPON Take an additional OFF any Pride lift chair in stock expires 9/16/00 on Pride Lift Chairs! Many colors and styles to choose from! Free delivery available! ___- I nM VA I PCC The Plains Pharmacy = | ^ W am La La Your Total Health Store Minutes from Warrenton, at the corner of 55 & 245 6485 Main St., The Plains, VA • 800-237-5717 • 540-253-5275 _^^_^_^^__^_Showroom_Hours_Mon__Fri_8_30i|6£jnrrJ_Sat_8|30^J_£m^^^_^^^> classroom, vocational preparation can now be expanded.' Classrooms freed up in ttii» existing building can now be t used to re-start the Culinary i Arts courses. • The special education transition program will make; its long awaited move from k space never intended tjo serve as a classroom. . • The eighth grade can move out ot windowless, temporarily divided space into several new adjacent classrooms, allowing teachers to focus attention on oUr j middle schooler^ as they make the critical transition front elementary to high school. r * Two new computer labs will provide general technological support as well as a home iqt additional vocational classes. This includes the Cisco networking program from which several RCHS students in the first class to complete the course have just received a well regarded, highly man ketable certification. • The band will not be forced to store instruments, equipment and uniforms oh the auditorium stage anymore! Band members will finally have a proper rehearsal space to share with the chorus, and practice roonis and storage will also be available for student musicians. • The Earth Science lab, slated for over ten years for renovation, will now have a new home and share a preparation area with an adjoining science lab. Through the generosity of private donors, the high school may also see the addition of a greenhouse in the not to distant future. • a iacuuy room witn computer stations will provide a much needed work area fpr planning and conferring. ; , • Four classrooms will have the potential to be subdivided, thus providing space for small classes, tutoring, conferences or seminars. . • Several teachers will at last be able to move from closets and athletic storage areas into spaces designed as classrooms. Thanks in large part to a generous private grant administered by Headwaters, the schools are now entering into a third year of learning about and applying the Effective Schools Research. This widely respected body of knowledge cites seven key characteristics of schools able to foster a high rate of student success, regardless of socio-economic factors. • High expectations for success. • Clear, focused mission. • Safe, orderly environment. • Strong instructional leadership. Z • Opportunity to learn. * • Frequent monitoring. • Home community relations. The School Board is responsible to see that all of these conditions prevail in the schools. To that end, the boand cordially invites citizen participation in its work as the governing and policy making body for the schools. Meetings are held twice monthly on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Watch this paper for location and times, or call the School Board office at 987-8773. YOUR SOURCE FOR ': OFFICIAL ; BOY SCOUT ; UNIFORMS AND i EQUIPMENT ! Peebles I Gnat Foahnra Grac* PncM. bwy 0>)rf • WARRiNTON CfNTfR • WARREN ION, VA (540) 347-1820 • HOI KS Ml )N SAI I ) 'l M N IJ I,

Senator Robb visits county By Fran Moore Rappahannock News Writer A standing room only luncheon crowd of Rappahannock citizens had the opportunity to participate in a very informative Town Hall-type meeting with Senator Chuck Robb at the Flint Hill Public house Aug. 11. The questions covered a wide spectrum, ranging from National Missile Defense to Prescription Drug Programs for Senior Citizens. ^ His answers covered specific areas in this broad range of State and National concerns and provided a great deal of insight into the complicated job of being a Member of the JJ.S. Senate. The Senator serves on the Armed Service Committee, the Finance Pommittee and the Intelligence Committee. Some specifics of his message included: • Robb's position on school vouchers was a definite "No." A8 support for his opinion, he stated "the public school system educates 90 percent of the population of school-age children, regardless of handicap or economic status. Vouchers siphon away necessary money from public schools." • Tax cuts should be considered after assurance is given that Social Security is on sound basis including a plan for a Drug Prescription program and to pay down oh the national debt. • The Senator favors research and development for a Missile Defense System but many other aspects of this policy must be considered especially the ABM treaties before* considering building the system. Senator Chuck Robb There were no campaign slogans or sound bites during the Senator's visit. He only obligingly referred to his opponent, Mr. Allen, when he stated, "former Governor Allen built so many prisons in the Commonwealth during his tenure that we now have to import prisoners from other states to pay for prison infrastructure costs. In addition, Virginia is presently facing several lawsuits from some of these very same "imported" prisoners."’ The problem of pervasive traffic congestion is a result of former Governor Allen's tenure. He championed a buy out and early retirement of 1100 employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The retirees were then rehired as consultants creating a situation where basically the State paid twice for the same work.” In closing, the Senator stated that it will be a hard fought election but he felt confident that when all the facts and issues were discussed and aired, his experience would prevail in the upcoming election and return him as one of the Virginia representatives to the U.S. Senate. Ann Harman returns from special project Flint Hill resident Ann Harman, returned recently from Moscow, Russia, where she worked with several beekeeping organizations. The organizations included the Moscow School of Practical Beekeeping, a beekeeping research center, and a nonprofit beekeeping organization. Harman worked with these organizations on several fronts. She shared some of the techniques she has gained through 20 years of professional beekeeping with these organizations. The projects had a deeper, economic goal, .however. Harman helped the school of beekeeping develop a permanent museum exhibit. She helped the research center develop plans for beekeeping web sites. The project was sponsored by a non-profit organization called Citizens Democracy Corps. CDC is a Washington based organization that sends volunteer advisors to Russia and Eastern Europe. These Volunteers are experts in their fields, and they provide con Relay shirts on sale Relay for Life shirts are •Currently on sale at the Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue Office. The $19.99 Shirt is on sale for $5 and the 2000 shirt is only $10. For your choice, stop by the Commissioner of Revenue Office on Gay Street in Washington, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. rr l YOUR SOURCE FOR OFFICIAL GIRL SCOUT UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT GIRL SCOUTS® Peebles Grant Fmhtoni Gram Fnra. trary Doyt WARRENTON CINTER • WARREN TON. VA (540) 347-1820 HOURS MON-SAT 10-9; SUN 12-fe suiting to a wide variety of enterprises and business support organizations in the region. The goal of the project was to help modernize apiculture in Russia. Beekeeping is doing well on a small scale level, but it is not developed as an industry. This project will help beekeepers adjust in Russia's transitioning economy. CDC recruiters began a search for a volunteer advisor whose qualifications matched the needs of the organization. They chose Harman from their database containing resumes of over 6,000 potential volunteers. Besides being actively involved in apiculture for more than 20 years, Harman is a graduate of the University of Maryland's entomology department. She writes a monthly, column for a national beekeeping magazine, and has authored and edited several books on the subject. J3 Southern states Notice of Local Annual Meeting The Local Annual Meeting of the Members of Southern States Cooperative, Inc., served by: Front Royal Cooperative will be held: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at Bowling Green Country Club, 839 Bowling Green Road, Front Royal, Virginia. Business Meeting will be held at 7:15 p.m. The agenda includes annual elections and reports from management. By Order of the Board of Directors W. Dale Welch, Chairman Goat Hill Farm THE FULL BOUNTY Tomatoes and Potatoes - the best local produce and fine fruits from Moore’s, Lee’s and William’s Orchards. Open Fridays 1 to 6 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays 9 a m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays July September or by appointment. Group tours available. 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Based on a true incident, this is the story of 73-year old Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) who travels over 300 miles on a riding dom through simple stories, Alvin has a profound impact on the characters that color his pilgrimage. This movie also features Sissy Spacek. It is sponsored by The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC), begins at 8 p.m., Aug. 25 and is rated G with 115 minutes running time. iciwii muwei tu visit 111s ailing brother, Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton), who has been felled by a stroke. The estranged brothers haven't spoken for ten years, but Alvin is determined to make amends. His poor eyesight won't let him drive a car, and buses don't go to Lyle's tiny town in Wisconsin, so despite his two canes and emphysema, Alvin fires up his 1966 John Deere lawn mower and hits the road for a fiveweek trip. Farnsworth, a 79-year-old former stunt man who did not start acting until his fifties, received an Oscar nomination for his role in this film. From director David Lynch comes a lyrical portrait of one man's real journey across America's heartland. Filmed along the 260-mile route that the actual Alvin Straight traversed in 1994 from Laurens, Iowa to Mt. Zion, Wis., "The Straight Story" chronicles Alvin's patient odyssey and those he meets along the way. By sharing his life’s earned wis *1pr*tTl Fifth annual 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. Now is the time for all local musicians to register by contacting Brian Ross at Mountainside Market. To qualify for playing, a musician must live in or near Rappahannock County or must be able to demonstrate some other strong connection to the area. In the case of bands and ensembles, only one member needs to qualify. If you have any doubts or questions about qualifying to play, just call Brian Ross at 9879100. Rappahannock music is not of any one particular style. Over the years it has included Bluegrass, Classical, Country, Jazz, Old Time, Punk, and Rock. The Rappahannock Music Festival is intended to reflect the area's unique musical perspective through the performances which are chosen entirely by the players. Artists will be scheduled to play for one hour or less so the selections played will be among the very best and the audience may hear several performances in a short time. Subscribe to the Rappahannock News, Call 675-3338. Shorin-Kyu OKINAWA ARAT H i ii bsikiiTl: &i i Adult Classes Iv7 PM. I Arthur Drago Besty Toth 5th Dan, Sensei 3rd Dan, Asst. 540-635-7554 540-349-0632 Classes Begin Sept. 13 Join Any Time! 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The Tull bounty5 now playing at Goat Hill Farm By Terri Lehman Rappahannock News Writer Waiting patiently for the true fruits of summer to arrive, we checked our tomatoes daily, looking for the slightest bit of color. These 50/60 degree nights are wonderful for lettuces, greens, swiss chard and sleeping, but the tomatoes were not happy nor the eggplants, peppers or basil. The vines were heavy with big, beautiful, green tomatoes just waiting for a sign of heat. During two weeks of afternoon "monsoon" like storms, the tomato steaks started snapping and breaking because of the heavy weight from the tomatoes. Now all of the tomatoes are ripe and in full bounty. Cherry tomatoes, the color of fireworks- pop one in your mouth, letting that sweet, tomato flavor explode, you know summer has finally arrived! We have many varieties of tomatoes, a wide assortment of heirlooms, cherry tomatoes and beautiful red slicing tomatoes. Lets not forget to mention the wide variety of Italian Plum/Roma tomatoes, from the smallest "Juliet” to that gorgeous, long, slender San Marzano variety, "Viva Italia"- Umm.... think of the delicious sauces to be made. Some of our favorite tomatoes are the Brandywine and Purple Cherokee. They may not be very pretty to look at but the flavor makes them outstanding winners every time you take a bite into them. The potatoes have been dug, giving us a very good yield of some of the more unusual varieties available. Russian Banana Fingerlingsnamed for their "fingerlike" shape these golden little gems are delicious just roasted or sauteed. Purple Viking, a bluish-pink streaked skin with bright white flesh, these potatoes make the freshest, tasting mashed potatoes. Red-skin Yukon Gold, always a winner, thin, pale red skin with a creamy, buttery flesh that just melts in your mouth. The raspberries have certainly enjoyed the warmth too. This is one of our most prolific crops of raspberries we have seen and eaten in a long time, which makes U-Picking a pure pleasure. Picking a raspberry, in the warmth of the sun, surrounded by those pesky "no-seeums", sharing the space with bees, birds and roosters, once you taste that luscious berry, it makes it all worthwhile. For a simple, delicious and easy dinner, saute an assortment of whole cherry tomatoes with olive oil and garlic (lots of garlic for those garlic lovers). As they cook, they will split open and produce an incredible tasting sauce to toss with your favorite pasta. Garnish with fresh chopped basil, a good sharp Parmesan cheese, grated Manchego cheese or fresh goat cheese. Enjoy! Stop by or give us a call to hear about this week's full bounty, Goat Hill Farm, 540675-3982. Photot courtesy of John Burns FULL BOUNTY: Veggies are plentiful at Goat Hill Farm near Washington. Teacher and student artwork on display By Diana Bird Rappahannock News Writer Some interesting young people are learning to paint, draw, carve and make pots, working with artists living hereabouts. Pieces from both groups, students and teachers, comprise this month s exhibition at the Middle Street Gallery in Washington, open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Gary Colson, a Gallery member and sculptor teaching at Fauquier's Liberty High School, successfully galvanized a number of his students to enter their work. One of his creations, "Adam (Recognizing His Nudity)", has set them an 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) Earl J. 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(Free pack must be of equal or lower Clean & lune Up Service! Any Brand of Vacuum j FREE! j i Carpet Stain Remover | I with any purchase $10 or I | more. I example with a piece of mahogany and maple that somewhat resemble an elongated, upright dulcimer, with geometric inlays, about three feet tall, on which stands a three inch image of the first man. His carefully constructed, refined and intricate piece made me wonder whether it was the decorative possibility of clothes that struck Adam, or embarrassment such as we experience in dreams when we find ourselves unclothed in public. Mr. Colson's works are always witty, which must mean that he is an engaging teacher. Mr. Colson's pupil, Catherine White, has been influenced by the possibilities of humor in art, drawipg with colored pencils "Dragon Design", a Dr. Seuss-looking cobalt blue, sculptured animal, set before a yellow, black, red and green background of small images that somewhat resemble eyes or other objects. The contrasting colors of this composition emphasize the crispness and immaculateness of the animal figure. There are almost forty pieces in this show and they are of such variety that every taste has been appealed to. A new exhibitor is Sally Nash who has contributed two small, abstract pieces of water color and water color and pastel. Ms. Nash shows great discrimination in her choice of many colors to combine and PACO, I6yrs.' HOST FAMILIES NEEDED i TATIANA, I' yrs Make this year the most exciting, enriching year ever for you and your family. Share your world with a young foreign visitor from abroad. Welcome a high school student, 15-18 years old, from France, Spain, England, Germany, Sweden, Mexico, or Russia as part of your family for a school year and make an overseas friend for life. For more program information or to select your own exchange student from applications with photos? please call: Michelle at 703-518-5035 1-800-785-9040 WHeast@aol.com WORLD HERITAGE ISA PUBLIC BENEFIT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION designs that seem about to materialize into something specific, like a fence, a horse, a shutter, a tree root, a fossil shell or a brooding lizard. Sarah Gulick of Liberty High displays two ceramic, highly decorated pots, one with a blue glaze and another with a variety of colors that blend handsomely. Several Rappahannock High school students have made seven triptyclfs, all entirely different. The central image of one, made of wood and acrylic paint, is round with the Roman numerals of a clock. Half circles to left and right show a larger than life, anxious face of Mother Teresa holding a child, and a preacher John the Baptist. This piece is called "Parents of Time" and is made by Volkmar Lehman and Danny Dart. The bright orange backgrounds of the half circles and the Roman numerals create an excitement in this work that enhances the expressions on the two faces. Warren County High School's Ann Bush, entitles her acrylic on canvas "A Fall Impression”. Stylized mountains, trees, grass, and a path make a strong impact combining yellow, red, bronze, green and brown against a whitishblue sky. I felt that this picture was the emphatic expression of a strong personality. Be sure tq see this unusual teacher pupil exhibition; it will surprise you in more ways than I have begun to tell. Indeed, I was spooked by the triptych of acrylic on wood, by Kiki Payne and Jennifer Deale, two Rappahannock High pupils, whose central picture proclaims, "I was put on earth to create a fire within my soul". It is hot enough to burn you! mm Not In St. Andrews, mmm Playing At The British Open? 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Photo courtesy of Pat Giles : Honored: ; Eleven Cadette Girl Scouts from Girl Scout Troop 929 earned the Girl Scout Silver Award • at a ceremony recently. The Silver Award is the highest award that can be earned at the Cadette level of scouting. Left to right, front row, Kori Alexander; second row, Charde Ferguson, Dawn Andreoni, Alyssa Berry, Elaine Smith and Ashlyn Paul ancT third row, Jessica Ashby, Mindy Cairns, Katie Giles and Allyson Dodson. Also earning the honor but not pictured was Rachael Berta. Fees to Shenandoah National Park waived for one day, Aue. 25 Superintendent Douglas K. Morris announced recently that entrance fees for Friday, Aug. 25, will be waived in celebration of the 84th anniversary of the National Park Service. On Aug. 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service. National Park Service units will waive entrance fees on Aug. 25 in honor of National Park Service Founder's Day. "We encourage local citizens to take advantage of this very special opportunity to come enjoy a day in the park", said Morris. "Enjoy a pleasant drive, a ranger conducted program, a hike, finding a wildflower, watching birds and butterflies, or catching a glimpse of deer, bear or other wildlife. Then relax over lunch or din ner at one of the dining facilities along the Skyline Drive or picnic in one of the areas provided." The visitor centers at mile 4.6 and mile 51 on the Skyline Drive will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. that day; the information center at mile 79.5 on the Skyline Drive will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You are encouraged to pick up a free visitor guide to the park at one of the entrance stations, visitor centers, or information center for information on ranger conducted activities scheduled at numerous locations in the park, for hours of operation of dining facilities, and for other information that will assist you in enjoying your Shenandoah experience. Historical Society plans fund raiser Rappahannock's own Cooter and His Garage Band, some of country music's best jnusicians, will be teaming up with the Rappahannock Historical Society at historic Montpelier in the F. T. Valley . to put on a "Swingin' Country Picnic" fund raiser on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 2 p.m. till dusk. Madison County’s Pig n Steak will be providing the barbecue, ribs, chicken, potato salad, slaw, baked beans, you name it. Advance tickets are $25 a person and can be purchased at Cooter's Place, Settle's Grocery and Garage, Old Sperryville Bookshop, Hackley's Country Store, F. T. Valley Grocery, Talk of the Town, Rappahannock News, Rappahannock Clerk’s Office and Rappahannock Historical Society. The fund raiser is being held to furnish the new addition to the Historical Society on Gay Street. Guests will be able to select from a brochure those items that are needed to be purchased as furniture and equipment. 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They graciously have donated the use of their plantation house, which is located on Route 231, seven miles south of Sperryville. YAMAHA Clavinova' DIGITAL PIANOS Guaranteed success for all ages with education software exclusively from Yamaha! Come in today for your first free lesson on a Yamaha Clavinova Digital Piano! Back-to-School Specials! New prices from $1,788 (Reg. $2.195.00) ORSUffiUSK YAMAHA® PIANOS Sterling Regal Plaza 703-450-6632 Annandale 7409 Little River Tpke. 703-642-2803 . Mountain Voices: More Words of Wisdom This Mountain Voices column was resurrected in July to provide an outlet for excerpts from fourth and fifth grades entries in the "Rappahannock County in the 21st Century" essay contest. This month's column includes gems from other grade and higher schoolers, from entries brought into the Rappahannock News office, and from a few of the over eighteen crowd. The entire collection of essays will be available soon at the Rappahannock County Library. It's certainly worth a look. Here are some more words of wisdom . . "I think that in order to preserve this wonderful characteristic of Rappahannock we should do nothing. . . We should stay exactly the same, no matter how the world around us changes." - Morgan Blubaugh "A wonderful thing about Rappahannock County is waking up at the break of dawn and watching the sunrise. Or, in the evening, watching the sunset. It's like: How could something this beautiful be real." - Caroline LeVans "I hope Rappahannock never changes. It is perfect the way it is. Here I can truly appreciate all the wonders God has given me." - Jenny Ferdetta "Rappahannock may not seem like the most happening place, but if it was pocket size I'd put it in my box of sentimentals. Whether you're gazing out upon the breathtaking landscape or you're participating in a county event you just get a certain feeling I can't quite explain. I like to know that I’m in a place where I belong—where I make a difference." - Jane Slater "... The hawk knew a place, before the city, much like Rappahannock, full of life and healthy. A place of sleepy towns, and mighty forests, where the mountains reach for the sky as people gaze from their bright plateaus. This is a place I love for everything the hawk valued . . .everything it is." - Jacob Stilley "I value every babbling brook, every peaceful lake, and every majestic mountain. I love the way the streams wind around the mossy banks, and the way the mountains reach for the clouds." - Anna Kreyling "This may sound weird coming from a 16 year old. But three years ago, when I first started coming to school here, the thing that r really got to my heart was how nice all the other students were to me. They did not care about my race, gender, age, etc., they just liked me for me." - Tiffany Michelle Early "Nature is free to live and be beautiful all around here. Everywhere you look you see a piece of undisturbed nature living its lie peacefully; like heaven on Earth. The air in these mountains and hollows is as fresh as a billy goat's breath after he eats a peppermint." - Tammy McDaniel "One last proposal to help preserve Rappahannock would be that we maintain our generosity, compassion, and understanding, because there isn't anything that tops a tender heart, and pleasing smile." - Brandy Faulkner "... Inconvenience helps. I can't buy dental floss in the county or get film developed or my pants pressed, and I wouldn't have it any other way. No babbling on cell phones everywhere. It's still real country, a minor miracle at that, being 65 miles from The City ... no malls, no strips, no chains, not even any Pepperidge Farm Bread." - Anonymous "I first witnessed the wave while driving down Route 707 house hunting. There was a family outside a yellow farmhouse—a mom and dad and a couple little kids. I glanced at them as I whisked by. Everybody waved. "Maybe they think I'm somebody else," I recall thinking. "Nobody waves anymore.” Then I passed a pick-up and the driver waved. His wave was different—four fingers raised nonchalantly above the steering wheel. A friendly hello? How could I be sure? I stared at the driver of the next oncoming car. I was ready. Sure enough, she waved. And I waved back. Oh, my arm felt like one that's been slept on too long—but I managed to get the hand up there in time. It felt good! And that moment I fell in love with Rappahannock." - Jon Heddleston 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. 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-ftappafjatmotfe Jtetos— 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 Tb 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: RappNeweOtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2000 Our View Get the picture? Amissville residents aren ’t as different as some wish that we believe. The survey conducted by the Amissville Area Community Association points out an interesting fact: the residents of Amissville want a Rappahannock just like the rest of us—with farmland preserved, with strictly managed growth, and without a McDonalds or a Food Lion or even a golf course or an industrial park. Those who have promoted such un- or even antiRappahannock "conveniences" have not done so for the greater good, but for personal gain. There's certainly no law against that, but it is time that to shed the pretense—if you want to build that industrial park or a twenty square mile "village" or a "Greg Norman" golf course, it's not for your neighbors, it's for you. Rappahannock Today r Photo courtesy of Marilyn Armor Sharp Rock Vineyards of Sperryville, one of Rappahannock County's award winning wineries, is open for wine tasting and sales on Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. in addition to its regular hours of noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Sharp Rock Vineyards, owned by David and Marilyn Armor, produces five wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Reserve, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. A sixth wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, will be released at the vineyards' Wine Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7. For more information call 987-9700. Letters Let's talk taxes Tax reduction is an issue that is currently being raised by both presidential candidates as well as by Senator Robb and Governor Allen who are competing for election to the U.S. Senate in November. The issue clearly defines the attitudes of the Democratic and Republican parties. Senator Robb's position on taxes can best be seen in relation to his aim for a balanced budget and deficit reduction, which he has steadfastly pursued during the 1990's. Indeed, the non-partisan Concord Coalition has repeatedly named him to it's deficit Reduction Honor Roll, one of only four senators to be so honored. He has supported targeted tax reductions, but has refused to back the untargeted reductions favored by Republicans that end up adding to the deficit and conferring tax relief on the wealthiest people in our society. Two cases in point: 1. Estate Tax Repeal • The Estate Tax at present affects only 2 percent of all estates, in view of the fact that the first $675,000 of each estate is already exempted from the tax. • Senator Robb supported the Democratic plan that would have raised the exemption and eliminated the tax for most family farmers and small business owners, leaving the tax in place for only the wealthiest people. • Senator Robb voted against the Republican bill supported by Governor Allen, that would have repealed the tax altogether. • The Republican bill would have cost $105 billion as phased in during the next decade; thereafter, it would have cost $50 billion a year. 2. The Marriage Penalty Tax Reduction. • Senator Robb supports and voted for a marriage penalty relief bill that targets those couples who are financially penalized for being married. • Senator Robb voted against the Republican plan, supported by Governor Allen, for two reasons: first, 60 percent of their plan's benefits would have gone to people who either aren't married, or who are already receiving a tax bonus for being married; second, it addressed only three of the 65 marriage penalty provisions of the tax code. • Senator Robb endorsed the Democratic plan, which addresses all 65 of the code's marriage penalty provisions and is targeted to those affected by those provisions. • The Republican plan would reduce government revenues by $90 billion over five years. • Of the total taxes cut by the Republican plan, only 22 percent accrues to those in the bottom 80 percent income group; 78 percent of their tax cut would fall to those in the top 20 percent income group. The first of these two cases also demonstrates the technique currently employed by Republicans. They argue against the Estate Tax,calling it a "Death Tax," and add that "no one should be taxed twice." In fact, the Estate Tax is not a death tax; it is levied, not on the decedent, but on his estate. Furthermore, much of the value of most estates has never been taxed. That is, assets that have appreciated in value make up significant parts of most estates, and such appreciation will never have been taxed until the Estate Tax kicks in. The Republican technique, therefore is to falsely label the matter under consideration, and then attack the false label. Voters should be mindful ofthis technique come November, when they must choose between Senator Robb and Governor Allen and between VicePresident Gore and Governor Bush. Lee Bird Washington Fairness questioned I read with interest your front page article on Senator Robb's planned meal with the "lunch bunch". This was a great public interest story for the first two short paragraphs. | The remainder of the article (over three quarters) belonged on the editorial page of your paper. I trust in the name of fairness you will do the same political favor for George Allen. Newbill Miller Washington Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO Aug. 24, 1950 Plans are running at a furious pace for the ceremonies accompanying the induction of the ladies into the offices of mayor and town council of Washington next Friday, Sept. 1. The reception for visitors in the town is set to follow the induction ceremonies. This reception will be held on the Courthouse Lawn. A square dance will be held in the high school auditorium Friday night from 9 to 1 a-.m. A string-orchestra will be on hand with a regular figure-caller for the dance. Joe Reid with Carlyle Lea, John Turner, Newbill Miller and Hill Walker camped at Flint Hill on Monday and Tuesday to fish. The Rappahannock Garden Club will sponsor a fall showing of flowers at the Sperryville school auditorium on Sept. 15. The Ketocton Association of the Regular Baptists convened with Thornton Gap Church Aug. 18-20, this being the 184th anniversary. There was a record breaking attendance of ministers, messengers and friends from Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia and sister churches in Virginia. - Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Stuart’s Store on Main Street in Washington from the early part of the 1900's. For many years it remained a store and served the needs of the townspeople. Today it houses the Rappahannock Health Department on the first level and the second level is a rental apartment. &£EARS Aug. 28, 1975 In a lead photograph, Mrs. Bessie Woodward of Sperryville shows the huge tomato plant which she has grown in her yard. The plant is over eight feet tall and has produced some very large tomatoes which Mrs. Woodward has shared with friends. Mrs. Woodward is 80 years old and does her own canning and preserving. At least 24 teams will compete in this year’s running of the 25th annual Invitational Handicap Mixed Doubles Whistle Cup Rappahannock County Tennis Tournament, according to Mrs. N.K.G. Tholand, chairman of the event. Round-robin elimination matches will begin Sunday, Aug. 31 at the tennis courts of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Parrish, Judge and Mrs. Rayner . Snead, Dr. and Mrs. Werner Krebser and Mr. and Mrs. James J. Kilpatrick. Finals will begin at 10 a.m., the following day at the Kilpatrick court on Route 621, two miles west of Woodville. In a photograph, Mrs. Kathryn Gaines, proprietor of Wits End Craft and Antique Shop at Ben Venue exhibits the tremendous 84 pound; pumpkin grown by T. L. Eastham of Ben ; Venue. Mr. Eastham obtained the seed from • Rufus Baines, who said it came from his ’ wife's mother, Mrs. Alice Baker of Suffolk. Lindsay Eastham told Mrs. Gaines that it would have grown a lot larger if someone had* n't stepped on the vine and injured it so the ; pumpkin came off. • 10 YEARS AGO ; Aug. 23,1990 Raye Tupper is settling into her job as assis* tant principal at Rappahannock County • Elementary School and looking forward to the start of school. ; County 4-H members, Emmy Bailey, Karen Moore and Justin Ferrence joined Extension Agent Helen Smith at the 4-H Electric Energy Conference in Richmond. The annual conference brings together 4-H members from across Virginia to learn about the most modem technological uses of electricity. ■ Sperryville Emporium was advertising its 20th year anniversary with special sales up to 50 percent off store wide savings as a special thank you to all loyal patrons. Grand Champion honors in the "Owned” Cow/Calf Division at the Virginia Junior ! Angus Breeders Association Show go to Scott; Updike of Washington. His Pride of Skyway Hills also won the championship in the Intermediate Heifer category and reserve champion in the Bred and Owned Female category. — COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND

Music at Blue Moon this weekend ! On Saturday, Aug. 26 The Ululating Mummies will perform! at Blue Moon Cafe just west; of Sperryville. The Ululating Mummies ire a world-beat dance band ike . no other. Based in tichfnond, for the past 15 years fhey have performed regionally for ;dance concerts, clubs, schools, radio shows, nursing hom£s, weddings, wakes, street festivals and have recently gained fame for providing extraordinary live soundtracks for classic silent films. ! With a lineup consisting of kccofdion, saxophones, cornet, bass^ clarinet, banjo, bass, drums, percussion and vocals, they rare at ease performing in a wifle variety of styles. I F5*om Haitian meringues to (f*ech polkas, Lebanese trance music to Appalachian fiddle tunes, as well as their unique originals, everything is fair game. ! 'Hie Ululating Mummies are: Danny Finney, alto and tenor saxophones, vocals; Barry Bless, accordion; Pippin jBarqett, drums and percussion. Also Dave Yohe, acoustic and electric bass and Robbie Kinter, percussion and keyboards. The Ululating Mummies Mark your calendar and make sure to attend the Saturday night performance at Blue Moon Cafe on Aug. 26. Steve Hagedorn Group will be playing on Friday, Aug. 25. For additional information on these or other featured performers contact Blue Moon at 987-3162. Letters The Three R's A retired judge here in the county told me recently there are three important things to look at when considering George Bush for President — his record, his record, his record. If you were to take the campaign rhetoric at face value, you might believe that George W. Bush is the "Education Candidate." I took a look at the record of Governor Bush in Texas, where for the last five years he has been governor of this wealthy, oil rich state. What I found did not correlate to Mr. Bush's statement that he has "... worked to strengthen families, improve public schools, and increase access to quality health care so no child is left behind." The record shows: • If Texas were a country, it would have the world's 13th largest economy. • There is no personal income tax in Texaswhich is great for those with high incomes. • The Texas sales tax is 8.25 percent- which obviously is painful for low income Texans. • Texas teacher's salaries and benefits are 50th in the nation. • The Texas high school completion rate is 46th in the nation. • 42 percent of all Texas high school students drop out. • Texas SAT scores are 44th in the nation (1998.) • Texas is second in the nation for children living in poverty. • Texas is first in the nation for children without health insurance. • Per capita funding for public health is 48th in the nation. • Governor Bush's response to a Texas public opinion poll favoring the state surplus to be spent on education (by a 10 - 1 margin) was, incongruously, to cut property taxes by $1.7 billion. Between now and November I encourage everyone to look at the records of all the national, state and local candidates- we can improve the quality of our votes. Floyd Stilley Washington I' . Thanks to Amissville The members of the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company would like to express sincere appreciation to everyone that helped make our carnival a success. This was truly a community event. Without the help and support of the residents of our community as well as our membership, this event could not happen. Many friends of the company spent four nights working in game stands, serving food and helping set up and clean up. We expect dedication and hard work from our members and 'sometimes take it for granted. The residents whb'are not members, rose to the occasion '■ i|K LI1 again and performed tasks that kept the carnival going. We need to thank those that attended the carnival as well. Coming out and having a good time at this event helps us raise the funds that keep our operation going. Without this level of support, these services might not be there when needed. Once again, thanks to all that attended, worked and contributed in various other ways to make this true community event, a great success. Members of Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company I ilM«« mnmmmmmrm.11 ms . mmmm 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 INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 , w uauiatti jggjgl^ it Got bored kids? Visit our web site at www.timespapers.com for local events. Famed jazz guitarists to open Theatre season Two of New York's celebrated jazz guitarists return to open the new season at The Theatre at Washington on Sept. 9. Gene Bertoncini and Frank Vignola, who played to a packed house at The Theatre last December, will again join forces for an evening of jazz solos and duos. The program will be introduced by Randall Kremer of the Smithsonian Institution. An eloquent and versatile improviser, Gene Bertoncini has been heard with an extraordinary range of jazz greats, including performances and recordings with Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, and Wayne Shorter, among others, as well as with such distinguished vocalists as Tony Bennett, Carmen McRae and Lena Horne, Vic Damone and Edye Gorme. He has also performed with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and served as guitarist for the Tonight Show Orchestra. The Washington Post, praising the "chaste lyricism" of his unaccompanied playing, called a solo appearance in New York City the best jazz concert of 1999. In addition to an active performing and recording schedule, Bertoncini has taught at the Eastman School of Music, the New England Conservatory, New York University and the Banff School of Fine Arts. The New Yorker describes Bertoncini as "an affecting, highly original guitarist who moves easily back and forth between classical and jazz guitar." He recently released a striking new CD on Ambient Records, Body and Soul. Earlier this year he performed music from this CD at the New England Conservatory's Williams Hall. Frank Vignola began playing guitar at the age of five. He spent hours listening to the music of legendary guitarists Django Reinhardt, Joe Pass, and Johnny Smith, gaining inspiration as well as slowing Frank Vignola down the records to analyze the complexities of their style. Recognized as one of the most exciting young guitarists on the jazz scene today, Vignola has performed or recorded with artists ranging from Chet Atkins, Madonna, Woody Allen, Ringo Starr, the Boston Pops Orchestra, and countless legends from the golden era of jazz. He performs regularly in New York with the Les Paul Trio, and has two new CD's coming out this fall. The first is on the Nagal Heyer label, with Roland Hanna, Frank Wess and John Goldsby. The second is a Koch International Release called Two Franks Thanks, with Frank Wess, Mark Egan and Joe Ascione. Frank Vignola has also recorded for the Concord and Telarc labels. The concert on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. is the first of several live performances at The Theatre at Washington this fall. Other performances include a concert by the Axelrod String Quartet (in the Smithsonian at Little Washington series), Celtic music, Ben Jones and Alma Viator in "Love Letters," a concert of operatic arias, and a classical piano recital by Haskell Small. The season will end with a fortepiano recital by the famous keyboard artist Lambert Orkis who, with Anne-Sophie Mutter, won the Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance last February. Tickets for the concert on • Sept. 9 are $15 for adults, $5 for students 18 and under. The program is already well subscribed and early reservations are recommended. For reservations,' and for the full schedule of live performances at The Theatre at Washington, phone (540) 675-1253 or send e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. SPEEDY’S Automotive Inc. 24 hr. Towing Foreign and Domestic Repairs 283 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 347-9687 Next to Wendy's on Old By-pass \ Bet you didn’t know newer cars should have their A/C systems checked regularly. 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Concert Association 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. Organist Olivera is known as a phenomenon! 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 Saturday afternoon, Feb. 17, 2001 and does a musically superb, animated performance of classical and popular selections. 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. Children are encouraged to attend and the total fee for all K-12 students within a subscribing (one or two parent) family is just $10. There is also an opportunity of special benefits for those who wish to be patrons or benefactors, one of which is a listing of your name or business in every program. 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 more information and a fully detailed brochure call Helen Zieiper at 937-5450. Recall From Page A1 The Easthams recall that they have always been more than cooperative with DACS. Their dairy operation, in fact, was created in accordance with DACS recommendations and oversight, but they now feel that they can better serve their customers by relying upon a private consultant and testing laboratory to assure product quality. They indicated that have begun working with two private organizations and will take advantage of this shut-down period to compete dairy renovations and upgrades that will ensure that there will never be any real possibility of pathogen contamination in their products. Look for them to reopen in early September. Survey From Page A1 In a related issue, Mr. Komar provided this reporter with copies of communications that he has had with the Greg Norman Golf Course Design Company. Mr. Komar had inquired as to the company's involvement in the proposed Amissville-area "Indian Run Golf Club," and was told by Jason McCoy of the Greg Norman Golf Course Design Company, "I would definitely like top say that we are not involved." Documentation provided to the Planning Commission by the golf course principals does refer to Greg Norman Design in a number of places. RLEP provides lighting information Jim Gannon, President of The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) presented the Planning Commission with an exhaustive outdoor lighting document that was developed and furnished because "there is a need for a comprehensive outdoor lighting ordinance in Rappahannock County to increase safety, provide security, prevent light pollution, and enhance the general welfare of the County.” The document provided included a representative lighting ordinance, as well as references to outdoor lighting in County documents, and technical information for the Planning Commission s use. County Administrator John McCarthy praised the efforts of the RLEP and, specifically, the work of Don Audette in putting the outdoor lighting . document together. He then proposed that the Planning Commission establish a subcommittee to review the outdoor lighting issue, and Tom Tepper, Ron Frazier, and Tom Junk volunteered for the committee assignment. The subcommittee will also request that Don Audette participate in subcommittee activities. Amendments and churches Mr. McCarthy provided the Planning Commission with a draft resolution that incorporates all changes proposed to the Zoning Chapter over the past ”6-9 months", as well as proposed Federal legislation that would restrict the regulation of the land use activities of "religious institutions" by local governments. He suggested that the Commission table any action on the resolution until County Attorney Peter Luke had an opportunity to review the legislation and assess its implications to the County. The Planning Commission agreed to table action for one month. . , Statue From Page A1 Peter's as well. Although I could not respond with a papal blessing, I was eager to accept his kind offer on behalf of the parish. We toured the church for an appropriate location. Recognizing the difficulty in making the selection, he deferred to my judgment. According to Catholic thought, even before revealing himself to man in words of truth, God reveals himself to him through the universal language of creation, the work of his Word, of his wisdom. Created "in the image of God,'' man also expresses the truth of his relationship with God the Creator by the beauty of his artistic works. Art is a distinctively human form of expression. Arising from talent given by the Creator and from man's own effort, art unites knowledge and skill to give form to the truth of reality in a language accessible to sight. To the extent that it is inspired by truth and authentic love, art bears a certain likeness to God's activity in what he has created. Like any ' other human activity, art is not an absolute end in itself, but is directed to and ennobled by man destination: heaven. In the celebration of holy Mass, the Church participates in a foretaste of the heavenly liturgy. Sacred images in our churches and homes are intended to awaken and nourish our faith in the mystery of Christ. The honor rendered to an image passes to its prototype. Like a beloved photograph of one’s mother, whoever venerates an image venerates the person portrayed in it. The Church insists that honor paid to sacred images is a respectful veneration, not the adoration due to God alone. Religious worship is not directed to images in themselves, considered as mere things, but under their distinctive aspect as images leading us on to God incarnate. Genuine sacred art draws man to adoration, to prayer, and to the love of God, Creator and Savior, the Holy One and Sanctifier. Frederick Hart's Cross of the Millennium is a wonderful Got bored kids? Visit our web site at www.timespapers.com sign of the saving action of Jesus Christ. It reminds us of our hope in Christ's glorious victory over sin, suffering and death. But Mr. Hart would not live to see his work erected and blessed at St. Peter's on the Feast of the Assumption. Shortly after we met in summer of 1999, he would call upon me as his priest when he took ill. We didn't realize at the time that the sacraments he received Sunday at home in early August 1999 would be his last. On Aug. 13, 1999, Frederick Hart died. His sudden death within the week stunned his family and friends. After Mr. Hart's untimely Squirrel From Page A2 crows used to pillage the martin nests. Martins neither need nor require perches outside the entrance to nests. A martin flies straight into its nest cavity without pausing at the entrance. I suggested that the nest box contaminated by crow predation be replaced with gourds, the original cavities for nesting martins put up by Native Americans around their villages. Martins abandoned hollow trees as nesting death, his wife Lindy carried through with the donation of the Cross. St. Peter's received the replica this summer. As we planned for the dedication and blessing ceremony, Lindy reminded me that the Cross should not be considered a "memorial" to Rick Hart. He intended it, rightly, as an object of devotion to the Lord. Thus it will be considered and revered. However, I will not be able to gaze upon Mr. Hart’s splendid artifact without offering a brief prayer for the repose of his soul and hoping for a happy reunion in eternity. sites centuries ago. "Where can I get them?" Inge Braune wanted ^o know. "Ask Jimmy Bywaters," I said and gave her the telephone number of this remarkable young man, Rappahannock County's authority on purple martins. It is a great pleasure to have knowledgeable friends who can solve problems for others, as Bywaters will certainly do. Write Virginia naturalist John Trott care of this newspaper: P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va., 22747. Gifn pdrPPenin9 Sale In progress Now! 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 August 23, 2000 Countryside Section B Citizen of the Week Sharon L. Pyne Occupation: Long-term care Medicaid specialist at the Rappahannock Social Services Agency. Accomplishments: Sharon Pyne's early years were spent in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan where her father was a diplomat. She attended the University of Maryland where she graduated with an American Studies diploma with majors in English, history and sociology. After 20 years as a technical recruiter and employment specialist, her current job is one of the most fulfilling in her career. Long-term care Medicaid involves working with nursing homes and with the elderly and disabled population. Long-term care Medicaid is a Federal program and very complicated; income and resources are the main eligibility components. Questions and inquiries about the specific programs are always welcomed. She, and husband Mike and daughter Lea live in the county with an English mastiff puppy and three cats. Lea is an honor student at i Rappahannock County high School and plays the flute in the RCHS band. She likes to help the seniors out by helping deliver food or presents to the shut-ins at Christmas and addressing cards to the nursing homes. Mike is a telecommunications consultant. Mrs. Pyne is a band booster volunteer who loves attending band functions and encouraging the young musicians. She enjoys reading, music, travel and spending time with her family. Weekend Picks Short subjects festival planned A rollicking time will be had at The Theatre on Gay Street on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. RAAC is inviting all families in the community to enjoy at no cost a Short Subjects Festival- movies featuring the wise-cracking fun of W. C. Fields: the comic artistry of Charlie Chaplin; the bumbling shenanigans of Laurel and Hardy; the bone-crunching mischief of Curly, Larry and Moe- The Three Stooges and the pint-sized antics of The Little Rascals. Come oneCome all! Trail ride on Sunday, Sug. 27 the Rappahannock Hunt will sponsor a summer trail ride on Sunday, Aug. 27 at Hazel Ridge near Rixeyville at 10 a.m. English and Western riders welcome. A $15 donation is requested. For further information contact Barton Hitchcock at 825-6859; Janet O'Keefe at 547-2993, evenings or the Hunt monitor at 987-8957 for changes. European adventures By John R. Reeve Rappahannock News Writer Even though, I've decided that writing about our European travels is much like trying to swallow the Atlantic, I will try to describe it and not drown anybody in the details. After entering Switzerland we headed straight for the capitol city, Bern. Bern is located at the beginning of the Swiss Alps and is the true Alpine city. It has beautiful streets with fountains lined down the middle of them and a clock tower that strikes with perfection on every hour. Bern was also the first place that I have ever seen glacier water. Describing it is somewhat awkward, it is like skim milk with a tint of green. It is very beautiful and pleasantly refreshing. Bern is one of the most attractive cities that we visited on our vacation. After a day or so of Bern we continued our journey south towards Interlaken. The scenery between the two cities is almost indescribable. In order to get between the two you have to take a small mountain pass. The first hour and a half of the pass was spent winding up, and up. We passed dams, and lakes, trail, and even went up beyond the snow line. By the time we reached the summit, we had to pull over and look down into the valley. We saw beautiful towns on the side of the mountain and we traced the road as it wound back and forth through as it made its way through the dell. There were snowcapped mountains to the left and to the right. This was beautiful. After a couple days of hiking, or camping for me at Gimmelwold; we felt the pull of the ski resorts. So after saying goodbye to Jungfrau, the Igor and the Monsch, we set off for Zermatt. Zermatt itself is a beautiful resort town; it allows no cars on its streets so it is necessary to take a train to the town itself. Since we had no intention of hiking our stuff up and paying for a place to park the car, we camped at the tiny town of Tasch at the bottom of the mountain. After we set up our tent, it started to rain and it continued to rain for the next two days. It clouded the peaks, blew wind in and made the mountain treacherous. We were unable to see the beauty that lay before us. If it wasn't for Jonathan's passion for skiing we would have never been able to truly see the Matterhorne in all its glory. We waited one day, and the weather broke and that was enough for us. We were up bright and early and on the mountain as soon as the train started running. It was magnificent up there. There were crevasses and canyons and the view of the Matterhorn was gorgeous, it was so close we felt like we could have climbed it ourselves. After a brief stop to watch the Austrian Grand Prix at a friend's house we drove way towards Italy. We drove late into the night and decided to sleep after we reached Italy. I think that we both would have slept better on the Swiss side of the border. The stories that I had heard about Italy had made me very nervous but after that first night we decided that caution is good, but don't fret and make the trip miserable. The next morning we made a beeline to the small city of Urbino. We decided to spend some time there and just relax with our friend Anna Metcalfe. Since she had been living there for two weeks already we would let her show us around. It is a very Pillars outside of Nero's Palace. Photos courtesy of Rob Reeve peaceful and quaint Italians city. Urbino has protective walls that reach up at least a hundred feet and cobblestone streets that wind up and down throughout the city. Looking down at the city from a nearby peak revealed terra cotta roofs and a skyline that climbed up and down. It was a fantastic site. After five days of relaxation we decided to see the gem of Italy, Rome. Evidence quickly emerged that we were entering Rome; it wasn't the building or the architecture but the traffic. Any story that you have heard about driving in Rome is probably true. They have modern day traffic on first century roads. This made our decision to walk once we got into the city that much easier. It would have been impossible to see all of Rome in the short time that we had allotted. It would have be impossible to see it all in a month. Rome was not built in a day and there is no way to see it in one either! There were so many museums and cathedrals and ruins we had a hard time picking which to see. First we found ourselves engulfed within the halls of the Vatican museum and the Sistine Chapel. The art and artifacts within that place are astounding and irreplaceable. Next was the coliseum. The coliseum itself is elliptical not round, like many people think. It has a labyrinth of walls were wild animals used to roam before being shoved into the center stage. The walls just rose up around us and it is spectacular that such a structure could be built without the help of modern technology. It is a funny thing that even stars gravitate towards the pull of Rome; after entering and ogling of the sheer size of the place we heard a very familiar voice. We saw another fellow tourist, Nicholas Cage. To say the least, it was very surprising. After taking a picture or two we left this monstrous structure. Rome is something that will not likely be forgotten in my mind. It has so much to offer and to see. It was the beginning of so many things and so much was done there. It is something that people spend a lifetime on just learning its history. Needless to say we did not have that much time. View of Coliseum. So onward we went. We were on route to The Netherlands. Our drive took us back through the Alps and up into Germany. Though we saw very little of Germany we now know how traffic is supposed to run. Some people say that the Autobahns are fast, I say they are an experience. It is amazing to be passed by someone doing 150 mph, while you are doing 90 mph. It is a rush and it is dangerous. The serious drivers on them make autobahns possible. People pay so much attention to driving I almost hate to have to drive here again. There is no driving while on the phone, no eating, drink Beautiful structures are everywhere. ing or putting on make-up while driving. People were courteous and drove in the right lane and the left lane was used merely for passing. This was the most well run highway system I have ever experienced. It took us quickly to Holland. After arriving in Holland, we quickly found accommodation outside of Amsterdam at the beach front town of Zandvoort. Now Amsterdam is one crazy city with a lot of different attractions and a lot of culture, not necessarily Dutch culture but culture nonetheless. I had been to Amsterdam before and had decided to walk the last time, but this time we drove, and seeing a city by car compared to walking is like seeing it in the day and seeing it in the night. My personal suggestion is to get a day pass for the river taxi. They run often enough and you can escape some of the hustle that is all around. Amsterdam might be the largest and most popular Dutch city but I find the capital city The Hague to be my favorite. It is much quieter, more relaxed and also much more centralized. It is my favorite place to get a true glimpse of Dutch culture. It houses the UN Peace Palace, the Royal Family, the Binnahof and the Dutch government. It is a city that you can spend a lot of time in and not be overwhelmed by. Well, after one month on the road it was time to say goodbye to Europe and the friends that we had made on our way. We return now with a mind full of memories, and a album worth of experiences. After all we have seen and all we have done there is no place quite like home. John R. Reeve and Jonathan Heddleston recently returned home following a month of traveling in Europe.

Church Activities Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Saturday: Hymn Sing 7 p.m. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Bluegrass gospel program set A bluegrass gospel program will be held Friday, Aug. 25 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodland United Methodist Church located on Woodland Church Road, off Route 522 north of Culpeper. The program will feature Jesse Jenkins and the Blue Valley Boys. For additional information call 825-0308. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. . Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Aug. 27 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. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Children's crusade underway A children's crusade is currently underway at Fellowship Assembly of God Church and will continue through Friday, Aug. 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 Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.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. Amissville United Methodist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Trin ity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jenririgs W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Euchanst 8 a.m. Holy Euchanst 9 a.m. Morning Prayer 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton *s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11.a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. I ■ .... , —— I Nancy Massie Nancy Massie to wed Tustin Wiley Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Augustus Forbush of Flint Hill announce the engagement of Mrs. Forbush's daughter, Nancy Hampton Massie to Justin Hugh Wiley, son of Lady Serena Wiley of Palmyra and the late Hugh Wiley. Miss Massie is also the daughter of the late Wade Hampton Massie III of Washington. Miss Massie attended Vanderbilt University. Mr. Wiley attended Roanoke College and is a realtor with Frank Hardy Inc. An October wedding is planned. Couple honored with bridal shower Aug. 13 A bridal shower was given in honor of Janet Furman and David Huff on Sunday, Aug. 13 in Washington. Those attending the shower were Tammy and Dandle Shenk from Luray, Diane Moore of Washington, Etta Call, Courtney Mauro, Bonnie and Daniel Cave and Debbie and Ashley Mills, all of Amissville. Those attending from Flint Hill were Frances and Kathy Hudson, Annie Huff, Betty and Katherine Crawford. Also attending were Virgie Brown, Mary Jane Furman, Peggy Frazier and Peggy Nicholson, all of Warrenton. From the Sperryville area Faye, Juanita, Robin and Ruth Atkins, Amber Dodson, Jane Baker, Ona Smith, Ann Pullen, Barbara Sisk, Hope Huff, LeeAnna and Joyce Wharton attended. A wedding date has been set for Sept. 9 at the Hazel River Assembly of God Church in Rixeyville. The shower was given by David's two sisters, Betty Crawford and Joyce Wharton and the sibling's mother, Mrs. Annie Huff. <9 Couple to celebrate i 50th anniversary The 50th wedding anniversary of John and Lillian Worth of Fairfax, formerly of New York is planned for Saturday, Aug. 26 at the home of their daughter, Monica Worth, who lives on the Fodderstack Road. Peter and Maureen Sienkiewicz of Florence, Mass, arrived on Monday for the event. Judy Pelc of South Deerfield, Mass., who is very ill will not be able to attend. The family regrets her not being able to join them. We extend special wishes to the Worth couple from the entire Flint Hill community. The United Methodist Women held their annual picnic on Monday evening at the home of Mary Frances Bywaters. The members and their guests present were Homer and Artis East and daughter, Sherry, Candy Lamma and Anne Ashley, Jack and Mary Curtis, Dougie and Athena Bywaters and children, Angie, Matthew and Joshua, Larry and Shelby Welch, Janet Eastham, Barbara Gentry, Alice Pullen, Frances Hudson, Merlin Shorb, M.H. Brady and Louise McCulloch. The Flint Hill community hosted a thank-you party at the fire hall on Saturday to honor Ed Marcey and Admiral Josef Gardiner for their many years of service in the community. There were 50 present for the event. Barbara Gentry and Polly Payne motored to Mineral on Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dunn and twin daughters, Ann and Erin, who were celebrating their fifth birthday. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Dodson of Staunton and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Dodson and children of Herndon. Bill Welch has been diagnosed with diabetes and has been quite ill. We would like to keep him in our prayers. Amy and Allison Lillard Flint Hill £ By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 • were Sunday luncheon guests of their grandmother, Edna Lillard. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg were Monday visitors. J Jimmy Lillard, formerly of Flint Hill is a patient at the Winchester Medical Center at this writing. We wish him d quick recovery. i Homecoming services at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will be held on the fourth Sunday in September at 11 a.m. The Rev. A.D. Goodson, former pastbr will be guest speaker. A covered dish dinner will follow the service at the fire hall. Worship services are held every Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship services on the second, fourth and fifth Sunday. Robert O. Goff wijQ deliver the message. , The public is invited tp attend. :» Elizabeth Welch has been attending Belle Meade Camp at Sperryville. This "j? Elizabeths third year to attend Belle Meade. Congratulations to Amy Joback, daughter of Jimmy and Ellen Joback who recently graduated from Liberty University at Lynchburg, "i We would like to keep all those on the sick list in our prayers. Have a great week anfl give me a call with your newa. Catholic classes to begini; Catholic Inquiry Classes will be held at St. Peter s Catholic Church on Wednesday evenings, beginning Sept. 27 at 7:30. Topics will include: What makes the Catholic Church different from the other Christian religions? Does the Church discourage people from reading the Bible? Why do Catholics "have to confess their sins to a priest"?, as well as many otffers. All are welcome, including those who are skeptical, simply curious, or who might want to consider becoming Catholic (if the answers maRe sense). For more information contact Father Jerry Pokorsky at 675-3432. 1 Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 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. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 Fill the Spaces This young man isn't bothered by the spaces in his life. In fact, he is rather proud of them. In those awkward spaces he will develop "grown-up" teeth. It never occurs to him that in the plan of things, God would not give him bigger and better teeth. As we become older we develop different spaces. Perhaps college is behind us and there are no job offers. Maybe we want to get married, but prospects are few. Sometimes we flounder in the space following a divorce or the death of a loved one. What will fill the spaces? Cod will still fill the spaces. Just as this young boy has no fear, we must trust Cod to use the spaces in our lives to develop us into stronger and more mature individuals. It is during those times we must increase in faith or falter. Do you have a space in your life? Let God fill it with faith as you worship at your church or synagogue this week. Sunday 2Thcsu!omam 3:1-11 Monday Timothy 1:1-11 Tuesday 1 Timothy 111-20 Wednesday 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Thursday 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Friday 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Saturday 1 Toothy 5125 Scnptures Selected try The American Btbtc Society Copy'ighi 1999 Keister-Wfliafas Newspaper ServcftS P 0 Box 8006. 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Sperryville Comer Store changes hands As you drive on Route 522 into Sperryville and approach the one light in town, you are feeing the Sperryville Comer Store. } When I was a youngster, .the store was an important Resource for providing the needs for the local families. Money wasn’t plentiful, but the hard work of the local farmers and residents provided produce and goods they [could take to the Sperryville •Comer Store. r ;• Sperryville ‘ By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 The store originally started by E. M. ocnwartz was located on Route 612 in the Old Hollow. He later moved to Sperryville where the store is now. There the local would bring their pr< dfuce, eggs, homemade butter, etc. For the money not used in merc h a n d i s e they would deceive barter coins. You would keep the coins until you needed more merchandise. residents H * They were used the same as currency, but no money was exchanged. The coins were in dominations of $5, $1, .50, .25, .10 and .05. • In 1958 Randolph Clater and Wilson Burke purchased the store. They owned the store for 15 years. They began home deliveries for those that did not have transportation. The families jt-jg. M i m, . _I Photo courtesy of Sally Keyser LONG AGO: The Sperryville Comer Store originally started by E.M. Schwartz has stood the test of time and today is owned and operated by Andy and Dana Thompson. The Thompsons plan a few changes but will maintain the country charm and atmosphere. The barter coins scattered below were used the same as currency. placed their orders during the week, and they delivered i Saturday morning. 1 A typical home 1 delivery at that time would includt conee, • sugar, flour, tobacco and thread. Some bought flour and sugar in fifty pound sacks for i/iic wmiei. mis was in a white material sack and the sack was washed, bleached and used for tea towels, pillow cases and lots of other things. Later the feed sacks were pretty prints, and these were used for clothing. Scraps were used in quilts. After the ownership of Randolph and Wilson, the store had other owners. In 1982, Randolph and his family purchased the store. Randolph has been a part of the Sperryville Comer Store for over 30 years. He has recently sold the store to Dana and Andy Thompson. The Thompson s first visited Sperryville seven years ago when Andy visited his parents, Mary and Ken Thompson whom reside here just east or bperryville. The Thompsons are planning to continue operating the store as it has been in the past. You'll continue to see the familiar face of Randolph there as he continues to work part-time. l would like to wish the Thompsons much j happiness and 1 prosperity since \ they have become the new owners of the Sperryville Comer btore. Please take a few minutes and stop in and say hello to welcome our new neighbors. The Bowen reunion was held Saturday at the Rappahannock Park with 44 in attendance. Mrs. Mable McClanahan was the oldest, Shane Moffett of Amissville, was the youngest, and Nellie Droke traveled the longest distance from Memphis, Tenn. It was an ideal day for an outdoor reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Compton and Ms. Donna Beahm spent the weekend at Colonial Beach. I have had a couple people tell me they have seen crickets in their home. The old saying is, when you find crickets indoors it is six weeks until a frost.' We'll have to wait S&fek. and see. Koy, Karen and Daniel Alther of | Virginia Beach, I spent from f Wednesday through Friday last week with Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Alther and Stacey. Thursday night dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther were Roy, Karen and Daniel Alther, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Geer of Culpeper and Stacey Alther of Sperryville. Call me with your news and make it a good week. Rev. DeLong to leave Amissville Baptist Hi, everyone! Boy have we been lucky this summer. It feels Jike fall already. *■ I have some sad news to report, the pastor of Amissville Baptist Church, Rev. Vernon DeLong and his wife are leaving us. He has accepted God's call to another jchurch that needs his expertise. We wish him well and are all very sad to see him go. The Mission Classes at Amissville Baptist will begin the new session on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early so we can get everyone registered and in the right class. Charlotte Mills is the mission leader. If you have any questions you can reach her at 937'6159. - The X-treme Believers will start their Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 new year on Sept. 10 with a pizza party at the Amissville Baptist Church. All youth ages 11-18 are invited to join and come for pizza and games. Donna and Larry Oliver are the junior high youth leaders. Wes and Charlotte Mills are the senior high leaders. On Sept. 22 the Junior high youth will be going swimming at the George Mason Auqutic Center and the senior high youth will be going on Sept. 29. If you would like more information call 9376159. On Aug. 27 the X-treme Believers will be joining Hume Baptist Church youth group for a joint service, cookout and games day. The van will leave Amissville Baptist at 4:30 p.m. and return around 8 p.m. Call 937-6159 for more information. Hackley's Store is hosting a Pickin' Party on Labor Day, Sept. 4 from 1-4 p.m. Bring your chairs and instruments and join in the fun. The 4-H will be having a 50/50 raffle. For more information call 937-7542. The Fall Festival is coming together nicely. We have several 4-H groups that will be doing displays and the Girl Scouts will be selling hot dogs and soda at the Lazy S Llama Ranch. Muskrat Haven Farm is on the map and usually by that time they have the com maze and haunted house ready. The Amissville Baptist Church will have its "Harvest Fest" that day, with lots of games, fun for the children. We are really excited about all the events going to be happening. For more information or if you would like to participate call Victoria at 937-4298 or Amy at 937-3401. Happy birthday to my friend Cindy Chapman. That's all this week. Have a great week. Garden club considering flower show By Susan Jones Rappahannock News Writer The August meeting of the Rappahannock County Garden Club was held at the [Washington Fire Hall. Mrs. Pamela Peltier of Charlottesville presented ideas that a garden club could use in holding its own flower show. i Mrs. Peltier is a member of Dogwood Garden Club in Gharlottesville; she is a master flower show judge, a landscape design critic, a master gardener and is chairing the Garden Clubs of the Shenandoah District flower show scheduled for next spring in Staunton. She suggested visiting two nearby flower shows being held soon; one is in Culpeper on Sept. 22, and the other is in Rochelle, near Charlottesville, on Sept. 30. A club considering its own flower show needs to anticipate when the flower show will be held in order to grow the appropriate flowers for display. A flower show includes entries in both design and horticulture categories. Third child for the Hitts ; Frank and Christine Hitt of Haymarket announce the birth of their son, Jacob Thomas at Fairfax Hospital on * July 16. Grandparents are John and Connie Bauer of St. Mary's, Pa. and Dolly and Clarence Hitt of Haymarket, formerly of Rappahannock. The new arrival joins siblings, Ryan, age seven and Abby, who is five. Mrs. Peltier suggested reading several pamphlets that are available from the Virginia Garden Club's member services catalog. She also had several suggestions for displaying our own design and horticulture entries at our monthly competition. This month's blue ribbons for design were awarded to Helen Fairfax and Louise Bondelid. Blue ribbons for horticulture were awarded to Mary Revercomb, Carol Miller, Helen Smith, Ruth Baumgardner, Flo Phillips and Betty Wood. President Lucia Kilby announced that garden club members may donate spring bulbs, day lily rhizomes and liriope plants to the Virginia Department of Transportation s state highway beautification project. Club members should bring their flower donations to the Garden Clubs of the Shenandoah District meeting Oct. 12 in Front Royal. VDOT will replant all of the donated flowers. Any interested community member could also donate those flowers by giving them to any garden club member. Call Susan Jones at 675-3152 for information on flower donations. A cornucopia of flowers and vegetables decorated the tea table of refreshments provided by hostesses DeeDee Axelson, Lucia Kilby and Helen Platt. The centerpiece and vegetables were donated by Mary Revercomb and Betty Wood. At next month s meeting, the club will hear a program on re-blooming iris. Upcoming Events Norman family to gather The annual Norman reunion will be held on Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Rappahannock Park on US 211 near Washington. A picnic lunch will be served at the pavilion "rain or shine" at 1 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a beverage. Relatives and friends are invited to an afternoon of great food, fun and friendship. Atkins, Dodson reunion set The Atkins and Dodson family reunion will be held on Sunday, Aug. 27 at the 4-H Center near Front Royal at the Thwaite Shelter. Family and friends are welcome. Those attending should bring a picnic lunch, which will be served at noon. For additional information contact Ruth Ann Henry at 635-2854. Aerobic classes underway On-going aerobic classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:15 to 9:30. A total body workout which includes 30 minutes of low-jmpact aerobics, floor work, weights and yoga stretches. For information call Beth Levick at 635-6149. Family reunion planned The family and friends of the late George Washington and Nancy Bolen Beahm will hold a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. until mid-afternoon at the Rappahannock Park at Washington. Those attending should bring a covered dish and soft drink to share. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Coffee, plates, cups, table covers, plastic eating ware, etc. will be available. Please telephone those you feel will not see this announcement. For additional information call Bob Johnson at 743-5687. 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 homeschooled children. Work by some adult students of Lois Manookian will also be on display. This show will run through the end of August. 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. Longer hours at Flatwood 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 7:30 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. 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. Music Festival dates set The fifth annual Rappahannock Music Festival, a concert featuring local musicians, will be held on the weekend of Sept. 9 and 10 in Sperryville, 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. HA WL to hold jund 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. 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. 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, 804-598-4934 or mail Tricia Butcher VDGIF, 4792 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, Va. 23139. Nursing Assistant training set If you've been thinking about a new career and enjoy working as part of a team, consider becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. Warren Memorial Hospital's Education Department will offer a nursing assistant training program beginning on Monday, Sept. 11. The 120-hour course includes 70 hours of classroom training and 50 hours of clinical experience in a longterm care facility. Those who successfully complete the training program are eligible to take the state certification exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Enrollment in the nursing course is limited. For more information or to register call the Education Department at 636-0318 or 636-0314.

Sympathy extended to families Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Mrs. Alice Deal and Mrs. Susie Coffey and family members upon the passing of their brother, Rosser William Jenkins, which occurred at his residence in Chiefland, Fla. on Friday. Condolences go out to the family of Mr. David Gosling, 41 years of age, who passed away at his home in Reva on Thursday. Services were held on Sunday. New Salem Baptist Church here on Route 522 extends an invitation to worship for Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship services at 11 with a Bible study each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Ray Frazier of Turkey Ridge Road and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, visited Mrs. Verna Frazier, Mrs. Lottie Woodward, Mrs. Florine Nicholson, Mrs. Polly Corbin and Miss Lucille Baylor, all residents of Culpeper Health Care Center on Sunday afternoon. Members of Gourdvine Baptist Church are inviting the public to attend their revival, which is in progress, going through Thursday, each evening at 6:30 p.m. with Bob Lynch as guest speaker. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher of Turkey Ridge Road accompanied by Mrs. Leanna Wharton and Mrs. Marie Atkins of Sperryville were in Luray Friday and Saturday attending the 234th session of Ketocton Association of Regular Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Baptists, held with Mt. Carmel Regular Baptist Church. Following the closing of services on Saturday afternoon, they motored to Winchester for shopping and dining. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ramey of Reva way are enjoying the arrival of a new grandson, Hunter Thomas Ramey who was born Aug. 2. Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Rosie Wharton, whose day will be Sunday and may our Lord bless her to celebrate many more. Mrs. Nina Peyton of Clover Acres and other members of her church at Black Oak Regular Baptist, including Mrs. Hazel Delph, Mrs. Alvin Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson and son Marc, all joined with their pastor, Elder Wayne Richards to attend the Ketocton Association of Regular Baptist Meeting at Mt. Carmel Regular Baptist Church in Luray over the weekend. Our prayers go out to Mr. Albert Goodall, a patient in University of Virginia Hospital. The October Fest sponsored by Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue is fast approaching so please call 547-2667 if you plan to be a vendor or participate in any way. People are saying over and over how time flies and that seems true when we announce it's time again for the "Singing and Pickin'' party at Salem Volunteer Fire Department, which takes place this Friday, Aug. 24, from 6 until 10 p.m. As always food and beverages will be sold by the department. Call 825-0781 for other information. Any AARP member in our area interested in taking either beginner or advanced computer classes are asked to call Lillian Kyle at 825-9355. Classes will be starting in September. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier returned home Saturday from a week trip to Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family on Castleton Ford Road. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark spent last week in the Peregory home. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory spent Friday through Monday in Lancaster, Pa. in observance of their wedding anniversary. Quote, "Forgiveness is free, but we must accept it." Vacationers return home Rev. and Mrs. Phil Bailey and Mrs. Rayner Snead have returned home after their mission trip from Slovakia. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Longyear and daughter, Casey and a friend, Caroline LaLonde of Front Royal have returned home after attending a family reunion in New Haven, Conn, and also visiting with their daughter, Amy Longyear in Cambridge, Mass. Visitors during the week of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Daniel and Sally Keyser of Sperryville, Mrs. Jane Estes and Mrs. Emma Price of Culpeper. On Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark shopped and had lunch in Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. John Norman and son Eric and Mrs. Marilyn Bailey have returned home after vacationing at Virginia Beach and Sandridge Beach. Sarah Brown and daughter, Bobbie Jo and Kenny Miller attended the Prince William County Fair on Saturday. Happy belated birthday to Charles Michael Burke, son of Jeff and Becky Burke who celebrated his birthday on Aug. 15. Many friends and family including his brother and sister, Jeffrey and Krystal joined him to celebrate. Birthday wishes go out to Christal Jenkins, who will celebrate her 15th on Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Aug. 29. On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh attended the Page Valley Fair and enjoyed the Sammy Kershaw concert together with an unex- ■ pected guest, Lorrie Morgan. On Saturday Mrs. . Pullen and Ashleigh attended a birthday party for Kayla Jenkins at me L/niia Care and Learning Center Pavilion. Kayla celebrated her third birthday on Aug. 21. Later in the evening Mrs. Pullen and Ashleigh attended a birthday party for Lauren Payne at her home in Reva. Lauren celebrated her fifth birthday on Aug. 21. Last Sunday Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh visited Cooter's Place and met , John Schneider and had their picture taken with him. Amanda Jenkins of Culpeper was a last Wednesday and Thursday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh. On Thursday Mrs. Pullen and the girls enjoyed the day at the 4-H Center pool near Front Royal. 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Clenard Clatterbuck Front Royal resident Clenard "Salty" "Tennie" C. Clatterbuck, 70, of Front Royal, died Saturday Aug. 19 in Heritage Hall. Mr. Clatterbuck was born Dec. 17, 1929, a son of Herbert and Josie Clatterbuck. Mr. Clatterbuck retired as a maintenance worker at Jackson Furniture. Prior to retirement, he was an employee of Old Virginia Packing Company. Mr. Clatterbuck is survived by a sister, Ella Marsh of Warrenton. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Aug. 22 by Captain Calvin Clatterbuck at Maddox Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Prospect Hill Cemetery. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Hall Health Care, 400 W. Strasburg Road, Front Royal, Va. 22630. Marie Stoneberger Stanley resident Marie H. Stoneberger, 74, of Stanley died Aug. 10 in Stanley. She was born April 7, 1926 in Stanley, a daughter of Joseph Hilliard and Mabel Tressie Turner. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stoneberger was predeceased by her first husband, James G. Dovel and her second husband, Joseph B. Stoneberger; a brother, Buddy C. Hilliard and a daughter, Joyce J. Dovel. Survivors include two sons, James G. Dovel and Garfield L. Dovel, both of Luray; three daughters, Sarah Zirkle of Luray, Betty Jean Dodson of Sperryville and Delores A. Mowbray of Elkton; five brothers, Adolph Hilliard, Lillard Hilliard, Willard Hilliard and Layton Hilliard, all of Stanley and William P. Hilliard of Ohio; one sister Joyce A. Comer of Stanley; eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stoneberger was a member of Leake's Chapel Church of the Brethren. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Aug. 14 at The Bradley Funeral Home in Luray with Rev. Charles R. Turner officiating. Interment followed in Leake's Chapel Cemetery in Stanley. The Bradley Funeral Home Inc. of Luray was in charge of the arrangements. Georgia Miller Certified Nurses Aide Georgia Viola Miller, 79, of Culpeper died Wednesday, Aug. 16 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. She was born April 16, 1921 in Marion, to the late Andrew Franklin Smith and Mamie Austin Smith. Mrs. Miller was a Certified Nurses Aide. Her life was centered around raising her children, stepchildren and grandchildren even until her last days. She is survived by two daughters, Joan Feaganes and her husband, Bernard Jr., of Culpeper and Debbie Taylor and her husband, Bo of Remington; five sons, William F. Rowland and his wife Virginia of Woodbridge, Milton Mills of Alexandria, Garry Miller and his wife, Brenda of Richardsville, John Mills and Floyd Alan Miller, both of Culpeper and two stepchildren, Lewis Mills and Genie Mills. Additional survivors include six sisters, Eula Hamm and her husband, Ray of Aiken, S.C., Hazel Delp and Alma Statts, both of Manassas, Bessie Barnes of Marion, Grace Riggles and her husband, Lee of Alexandria and Fern Roberts Sheads couple enjoy trip ,'K * •> Mr. and Mrs. Randy 'Sheads, formerly of Castleton, Recently traveled to California. Sirs. Sheads is a daughter of ,'J.T. and Melzie Woodward. Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937*4904 On their journey they went to Sioux City to visit Mrs. John H. Williams, known by Rappahannock friends as "Shorty". While there they also visited Mrs. Sheads' school friend whom she hasn't seen in 25 years, Becky Cisson, a ; daughter of Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Williams accompanied them on the tour around Sun City. Mr. and Mrs. Sheads returned home Aug. 6 after vacationing for two and a : half weeks. Hope Haught and son, Thomas of Brandy Station was a Wednesday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson and James Dodson spent two days with their daughter, Caroline Dodson and friend Trish in ' Maryland. Have a great week and give me a call with your news. ^yfzougfzh by Randy Minter THE BENEFIT OF FORGIVENESS By failing to forgive, people continue to suffer damage that goes beyond the original wrong. This fact was recently brought home by a study in which volunteers were asked to think about someone who had hurt them. As a result of being prompted to dwell on their resentment, the wronged subjects showed signs of greater physiological and emotional stress, such as increased blood pressure and heart rate. Even after the subjects were asked to forget about the incident, the signs of physical stress continued. Conversely, when they were asked to forgive the people who hurt them, the volunteers fell happier and more in control. Forgiving does not involve excusing the wrongdoing, but focusing on the humanity of the wrongdoer. Loss is simply a part of life. That doesn't mean we have to like it, but those who seek a meaningful life often embrace this truth to better savor the time they have, rather than trying to prevent the losses that affect us all. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue in Warrenton, we understand the various ways folks deal with grief - which means we know how to help and we listen well. You can visit Bright View Cemetery, which is located just outside Warrenton. Call us at 540-347-3431. “To err is hunuin; to forgive divine." -Alexander Pope RECYCLE FOUND Family Owned & Operated Scott Found, Mgr. 540-825-3530 850 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, VA 22701 of Edinburg and one brother, Joe Smith of Marion. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews and several relatives in the Rappahannock area. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Branson Miller; a son, Lawrence Rowland; two brothers, Kenneth Smith and Stuart Smith and a sister, June Edmunds. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, Aug. 19 at Found and Sons Chapel with Pastor Bob Rooper officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Jeffersonton. Pallbearers were Johnny Miller, William Singleton, Claud Taylor, Lewis Mills, Rusty Mills and Gary Miller Jr. 1 r Fall yoga classes scheduled Karen Loving recently returned from yoga teacher training in Vancouver, British Columbia with Donna Farhi and Mark Bouckoms. Farhi is a yoga teacher and Registered Movement Therapist who has been practicing yoga for 23 years; she is a regular writer and asana columnist for Yoga Journal and is the author of The Breathing Book and Yoga Mind, Body and Spirit. Bouckoms has studied yoga for over 15 years with various yogis such as BKS Iyengar and at the Kaivalyadhama Institute in Lonavla. Farhi and Bouckoms codirect the Hatha Yoga School of Sumner in New Zealand. Loving began her yoga studies several years ago and has continued to enhance her training and personal growth with intensive trainings such as Farhi’s, and last year in Estes Park, Colo. with Gabriella Guibilaro. A background as an Alexander Technique teacher gives her the ability to work with students in the yoga postures by directing with her hands a gentle unfolding of grace and flexibility within the body. Loving's fall yoga classes start the week of Sept. 4 in Culpeper and Warrenton and the week of Sept. 11 in Madison and Rappahannock. For a schedule and more information please call 547-2596. f The Home of Thoughtful Service" 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, General Manager www.timespapers.com 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 RIVERSIDE AUTO SERVICE Quality Auto Body Repairs Mechanical Repairs Towing Service State Inspection SperryviHe (540) 987-8264 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6.00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday Cabinet maker Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker Repairs • Rdinishinf • Restorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Stop Shop tor complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper • Sty Covers & Upholstery Residential A Commercial Rt 211 Amissvillc, VA 937-5500 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney Sweeping Relining OU Stwiee Fully Insured 16 1fum ZxpcUtMu Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 CLEANING I Picture Perfect I Cleaning ^Residential Bonded & Insured 540-854-0751 "We Don't Leave 'Til ^^heJobJ^PwhireJ^er^ect^^ CONSTRUCTION Joseph F. Keyser Building Construction Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, ULC. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 Interior trim • Wood working "Built-in cabinets • Remodeling/ New construction Hew River Homes 25 yrs. experience Class A Lie. • Insured 540 675 2255 540-351-7027 pager Ffc.K. MEYERS^ • SONS Custom Homes, additions, renovations Class A Contractor ^540-547-2883^ Winfield Construction New Construction Major Renovations Class A License (540) 937-5079 CPA . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Sernce CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540)675-2043 Driveway R-N-J Paving Company Driveways, parking lots, grading, stone, sealings Free Estimates 651-0358 888*465-0358 To« Free ENVIRONMENTAL PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY ^'"12117 Lee Highway Washington, VA 2274’ *** AteMWik*,*} g§§ Phone: 540-987-9441 Fax: 540-987-9443 E-mail: pec@crosslink.net EQUIPMENT RENTAL PAGE CO-OP RENTAL CENTER 139 Virginia Avenue • Luray, VA 22835 (888) 843-2670 Seeders • TVencher • Chain Saws Jack Hammer * Pressure Washers Log Splitter • Generators Carpet Cleaners WHY BUY, WHEN YOU CAN RENT? Complete Small Engine Repair A Service EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 s|^?1 Dump Buuhhopgtnfl Service Truck Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN ENGINE REPAIR William’s Small Engine Repair AUfredsewce tor tarn eqjpnert lawn mows, icdbs, weed eefas, char saws&tactos 540-675-2330 EXCAVATING Keys Excavating ponds •driveways during* landscaping snow removal • nnmoggng We offer quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 Vests Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Haling, Ditch Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Bustihogging & Driveway Grading, Fence Painting 675-1117 Furniture Restoration Rappahannock Ki rmiiki Rkmokviion >hoy & Jh ai 540-937-6211 FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric. Split Rail Prime? Ftncing AnUMt Alto Curtis Crawford Home: $40-675-3943 Peger: 399-2688 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) 547*3452 PAINTING Specialty Paint & Spackle Vinvl Siding Interior & Exterior Tainting Full Service Experienced Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 PIANOS PIA.\0 SERVICE Tunings*. Repair Certified Technician FREE Estimates Don Burke (540) 675-2140 (703) 850-3065 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mcnty-lhn(ty8ain.t>8|un. Fitty&airty8&jiito9pm Surety 8 am. to 3 pjn. 675-1066 Take out Available STORAGE j SPEKKYVIIXE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Realdealial r oooerctal Reasonable Rate* 540/087-8507 m. om .s. an KPEKRTVIUC. VA TV& APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Produce Antennas & Satellite Systems . Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid! Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St, Madtaon (540) 948-2200 South Wales Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of WarrentoA at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer acess, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. 341-7000 (540) e "hash s?hi Serving Rappahannock County • Weekly pickup • Residential only $15 a month Benji Woodward 540-937-5196 WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249 Pumps & Water Treatment Equipment Sales & Service 123 W. Spencer St. " Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-2781

INDEX Rentals 001. Rentals - Apartments 011. Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House 033. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044. Rentals - Mobile Home 055. Rentals - Room 066. Rentals - Shared Housing/Roommates 077. Rentals - Townhouse 080. Rentals - Office 085. Property Management 088. Rentals - Wanted 089. Hunting Properties Vacation Placas 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 use 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 284. Firearms 286. Seasonal Sales Free Merchandise 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Sendees 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 Lefla, Not|ces 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 I General I Classified Legal Notices (Real Estate Rentals/ Sales Automotive bur Communii 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 Clarke 1-800-3306267 Rappahannock 1-800-8524797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 By Web : http://www.timespapers.com By Mail: Times Community Newspapers ClassHM Department, P.0. Box 359 Laasburg, VA 20178-3013 In Person: Slop by our offices located at: Loudoun Times-Mirror 9 East Market St.. Leesburg, Virginia Eastern Loudoun Times 101 East Holly Ave., Suite 7 Sterling, Virginia Fairfax County Office 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 411 Reston, Virginia Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper St., Warrant on, Virginia Clarke Times-Courier 16 West Main St., Benryville, Virginia Rappahannock News Rappahannock News Building Washington, Virginia Employment Classified 4:00 p.m. Monday Public/Legal Notices 5:00 p.m. Friday General Classified 6:00 p.m. Monday Your Community Directory 12 Noon Friday Horse & Farm Directory 1:00 p.m. Monday COOAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline tor that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability tor its failure, tor any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable tor the Quality of advertised products or services. We Accept K'H r.31 I ClrJ i S 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. RAPPAHANNOCK CO., 4 BR, 3BA, restored VA farmhouse with new kitchen & breakfast room. Bam & 2 car garage. $1500/mo. Avail 9/15. Call Eileen M. Day Realtors, evenings, 540-675-3843. DO YOU HAVE a house or cottage you'd like to rent to professionals with good references? Call 540-675-3800 X 46 400 Pot Sate By Owner THE PLAINS, VA Small farm house, 1 K acres, 2 BO, 1 BA, country kitchen & living room, dining, laundry, 2 car garage, w/ out buildings, front & back driveways, Ig. patio, quiet paved road. Many improvements. Possible horse boarding w/ neighbor. Priced 170’s. Owner taking best offer, must sell, moving. 7134 Bunker Hill Rd. 540-253-5038 133 Lots* SCENIC 48.3 ac prime farmland, w/2 frame houses, 22 mi W of Warrenlon via Rt.211 & 522 @ 463 Dearing Rd. Flint Hill. $600K. Call 540-635-5233. E-mail: www.rnichlsn@rma.edu Pictures upon request V ___./ KING SIZE WATER bed with wooden frame &' sheet set, heated. $50. 540-752-9558, leave message OarsaiM j Yard Sals V ___ HUGE 2-FAM. yard sale. Fri. only, 8/26, 372 Tiger Valley Rd., Washington, Va. Hshld items, glassware, china, pots/ pans, books, lots misc EXC. QUALITY sq. baled hay. Orchard grass, Blue grass and Clover Flint Hill area. Our hay has consistantly been graded by VPI as in the top 10% of all hay produced in Virginia. $3/ bale. 540-675-3137. HAY - FILL up your barn, horse quality hay at a discount, delivered from field. Pasture board for horses 540-937-5160 WALKER MULE, She drives, rides, jumps) $1,000. Very good with children. Gentle. 540439-2994 NORDIC TRACK, walkfit, motorless, exc. cond. 540-349-8277. WOOD SPLITTER, like new, 9HP, 33 ton pressure. horiz/vert, $1500. Days 540-788-4647 V___/ Good Quality Wild Ginseng. Top Prices Paid. 540-948-4787. f— -■->1 273 P^m v.__^ PEMBROKE WELSH: “Ringo" puppies. AKC. 4 M & 1 F $400. AvI. now. McNear 540-9878150. FOUND 3 LEGGED cat, on Bear Wallow Dr. Daytime 540-825-3522 or evenings 540-3491029. r ' • - ^ 294 Giveaways V___) AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG, 7 yr old neutered male, 68 lbs. 703-7779380. BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. MOVING, SEEKING a new home for my companions. Female, spayed, 2 year old black lab, very friendly and sweet with children. Cats, 1 male & 1 female, brother & sister, spayed & neutered. Great cats, friendly, & gets along great with dog. Housebroken and family oriented. 540364-4707, to good home only. References requested. 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. t-s 60S Automobile* V. _> HONDA ACCORD LX. 1992, 4 dr, ac, all pwr, 92k mis, exc. cond $6500. OBO. Must sell by Sept. 703-266-5641 gt£MS ■w ...I Ullfllii •port vtistcy Vehicle CHEVY TAHOE 1998. Limited, loaded & new tires, price lowered to $22,000 OBO 540-3641912 FORD EXPLORER 1993. Sport, 2 dr, 4WD, 5 sp. 97K, rebuilt trans & new clutch. $7500. 540-3472867 cnJXZ v_:. .j CHEVY ’89 Silverado dually. 454, CIs III & 5th whl, auto, PW, tool boxes, ready to work. $8500/ obo. 540-7884494 Ive. msg. 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 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER 1990, well maint , new brakes/ tires. newer trans, $3500, 540-351-0584 M Thw Bartender The Ashby Inn Paris, Virginia Full Time Expererice/ competence Top pay/ benefits. Send resume: 540-592-3781 email: celebrate Sashb3rinn.c0m 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 Greenhouse Sales/ Delivery Person Full-time position in the Plains. Full benefits. Valid driver's license required. 540-253-5236. HOME/FARM HELP NEEDED Up to 20 hrs/week assisting handicapped housewife. Up to 40 hrs/month maintenance work on lawns, gardens, fruit trees, fences, etc. Full time job also available for person with farming or vineyard experience. Would prefer mature couple interested in country living close to Leesburg. Three bedroom cottage available, rent negotiable. Pets discouraged. Call 703-771-1134 or write P.O. Box 252, Leesburg, VA 20178. HOUSEKEEPER 3 days a week, Experience Preferred, but will train. Excellent pay 540-675-3757 Foster Harris House B & B, Washington, VA HOUSEKEEPER 3 <luvs a week, experience preferred, but will train. Excellent puy, 540-675 3757. Foster Harris House B&I). Washington, VA HOUSEKEEPING Staff for the Red Fox Inn, Weekends and Holidays Required Apply in Person: Red Fox Inn 2 E. Washington St. Middleburg. VA 20117 KENNEL ASSISTANT NEEDED Weekends only. Must love dogs. 540-937-3283 LABORER RRESAFE CHIMNEY SYSTEMS HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING 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. Nursery Help Wanted $6.50/hr to help with planting & delivery. Must be able to lift. 540-347-1677. NUHSING! RNs, LPNs, CNAs WANTED - Up to $500 Sign-On Bonus! Up to $38/hour to start. Same day pay. Frontier Nursing, LC. 1-877-634-6406 tol free RESTAURANT/ KITCHEN * Line Cook Competitive wages and benefits available Apply at: Red Fox Inn 2 E. Washington St. Middleburg, VA Restaurant * WAITSTAFF Great money, earn $32K to $40K fulltime. Bus staff positions also available. Apply in person Red Fox Inn 2 E. Washington St. Middleburg, VA 20117 Security Officers Needed 540-341-43** Call 9 am to 5 pm for appt. (2) Sewer Service Estimator/ TV Operator Trainees for Sewer & Water Service Work 540-636-8343 or 800-359-0436 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 SOCIAL WORKER Full-time positioner potential job sharing). BSW or MSW and 2-3 years health care experience required. Home visits and local travel required. Flexible, independent worker needed who can function in an interdisciplinary group. Great working environment. Call Hospice of the Rapidan, 540-825-4840, 8:30 am. -4:30 pm, weekdays. STABLE WORKER full or part-time needed for dressage Farm in Amissville. Must have experience & current references.Care for 10 horses, clean stalls, groom, tack up, feed & turn out. Must be reliable & fit. Other farm duties as needed. New applicants only. Please call 540-937-3758 We’ve Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Times Classified. Call Today! 540-347-4222 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 (Times | Community Newspapersj NORTHERN VIRGINIA Nfedklltffc n fin m m ■ PUBLIC NOTICE The Rappahannock Association for 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.orgl or from Ellen Manson on 540675-1349. 6-16, 6-23-00 #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 Classifieds Work. in the classifieds. 703-777-1110 www.timespapers.com The Virginia Company is now hiring for the holiday season. Day, evening and weekend positions available in the retail store, call center and warehouse. Located in Old Town Warrenton. Please call 540-341-1951 or fax resume to 540-341-1953. Call Today! 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 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 >f * # Housekeepers Flexible hours Top Pay Ashby Inn Paris, Virginia 540-592-3900 NOW HIRING Front Desk Waits taff Bartender Housekeeping Dishwasher Please call I Linda Kidd 540-399-1779 or 301-468-9200 KellerFurniture • RIP SAW (ALL SHIFTS) • MAINTENANCE (2ND SHIFT) • SECURITY/BOILER (2ND SHIFT) • BAND SAW (DAY SHIFT) - • ASSEMBLY (DAY SHIFT) ' : • PAINT SPRAYER (DAY SHIFT) • AND OTHER MACHINE OPERATORS (ALL SHIFTS) DAY SHIFT Monday - Friday - 6:00 am - 2:45 pm WITH OVERTIME Saturday 5:00am - 10:00 am possible overtime PART-TIME SHIFT Monday - lliursday 3:45 pm - 7:45 pm NIGHT SHIFT Monday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 2:30 am Three day weekend Full-time Benefits include: • •Health Insurance • •Life Insurance • •Dental Insurance • • Ixmg Term Disability Insurance • • Keller Pension Plan • •401 (k) Retirement Han • • Hofit Sharing • • Stock (Jption Han .> • • Paid Holidays • • Paid Vacations • • Paid Personal Day • •COLLEGE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT AND MORE Interested applicants should stop by our Human Resource Department or the \ V.E.C. office for and application. • Applications are active for 90 days. \ KellerFurniture Rt 3 Culpeper, VA EOE .

LOOKING FOR A CAREER NOT A JOB? NEW & USED SALES Leesburg Honda ' ^has immediate openings in our vr Sales Department. Experience not necessary, will train the right person. _ Benefits include: • Company Car (Plan after one year) • PaV p'an (Salary + Comm.) • 401K Plan • Medical & Dental • Up to 3 weeks vacation • Flexible Hours • Excellent In-house Training (No Cost) Call for appointment: Ask for Kurt Kessler 703-777-1982 I You’re Invited To Make A Change For The Better And Broaden Your Knowledge At SatoTYavel! Attend Our Call Center No RSVP needed. Bring your resume and have lunch with us! You'll meet our Management Team and have IHVfIDIATI INTKRVIBWSI 1 We have outstanding entry - senior level opportunities for experienced DOMESTIC AGENTS, CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS A QC COORDINATORS at our STERLING, VA CALL CENTER!! Mid and senior level positions must have knowledge of Sabre, Apollo & Worldspan. No travel experience? You're invited also! With your customer service and computer knowledge, it’s a great time to make a change for you too—and for the better! If you're unable to attend, we understand, but please submit resumes to: SatoTravel. Attn: HR Manager, 511 Shaw Rd., Sterling, VA 20166. Fax: (703) 736-9003. OO PLACIS WITH A COMPANY ON TNI NOVI * FIND OUT WHY THIS IS TMIPLACITOBII We offer competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401 (k), paid vacation/holidays/PTO & career development. To explore one of these top-flight opportunities, please visit us at: Sato Travel Cal Canter 111 Shaw Road, Sterlaa, VA Satofftavel .satotravel.com THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Gift Shop Attendant Put your savvy retail experience to work in our charming gift shop $100 Bonus Upon Hire $100 Bonus after Six Months Full-time and able to work weekends. Competitive wages, uniforms, meals, vacation. Call Anne today at 540-675-3800 Ext. 46 The Inn at Little Washington Middle & Main Streets Washington, VA 22747 The Pulse of Progress. <A> With a focus on the future, Frederick Memorial Healthcare (FMH) combines the highest standards of patient care with state-of-the-art technology. We are a 248-bed, not-for-profit facility with several off-site locations, offering opportunities for experienced professionals in the following areas: Registered Nurses - FT, FT &PRN Charge Nurses - FT CNAs - FT & FT Surgkal Coordinator - FT Radiologic Techs - FT & FT Quality Improvement Tech • Radiology - FT Medical Records Tech - FT Lab Tech - FT His to tech - FT Medical Techs - FT Sr. Physical Therapist - FT Coding Specialists - FT Department Secretary • Radiology - FT & FT Medical Secretary - FT Unit Secretary - FT & FT Patient Access Reps - FT Patient Account Reps - FT, FT & Temporary Material Handlers - FT For more information on our outstanding career opportunities, please visit our website and apply online at: www.fmh.org We offer a highly competitive compensation package in a friendly, professional environment. For immediate consideration, send resume to: Frederick Memorial Healthcare, Human Resources Dept, 400 West Seventh St., Frederick, MD 21701, Fax: (301) 698-3511, E-mail: hr®fmh.org, Ton-Free 24-Hour Jobline: 888-698-3591. 1999 JCAHOaccrcditation with commendation. EOE. PksccMcx Memokial Hhauhcaxe System fr- • V . ORAYDOJVI ^ MANOR1 1 DCMAVIOKAI Mf.ALTH Sf.RVK PS Graydon Manor, a psychiatric facility in Leesburg, has the following vacancies: DIRECTOR OF MILIEU SERVICES: Great opportunity for a creative, systems oriented individual to lead a dedicated group of child care and professional staff in providing exemplary treatment for seriously disturbed children and adolescents. Successful candidate will be a licensed psychotherapist who has 5 years of increasing administrative responsibility in inpatient programs. Graydon Manor Behavioral Health Services, established in 1957, is a private, nonprofit, JCAHO accredited psychiatric residential treatment facility located In Leesburg, VA. Send resume or call Ms. Eileen Roehr, Residential Program Director. GRAYDON MANOR 801 Children’s Center Road, S.W. Leesburg, VA 20175 PHONE: 703-777-3485 FAX: 703-777-4887 WEB SITE: www.graydonmanor.org r 1 TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS MANAGER ShuttlePort seeks a dynamic customer service and safety oriented transportation professional to manage a ground transportation system operating at Dulles Int’l Airport. Successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of day-to-day operations of the system to ensure delivery of quality service. Responsibilities include promoting proactive labor relations, selection and hiring of employees, employee scheduling, counseling, training, and development. Qualified applicant must be able to interact with customers and clients on a daily basis. REQUIREMENTS: CDL license with P endorsement, at least 3 years driving experience, a current driving record, commitment to safety and superior customer service is required. We have an excellent benefit package. We supply company-funded health insurance, uniforms, cell phones and pager. Based on experience, starting salary in mid 30’s is negotiable. Excellent opportunity waits. Come be a part of an industry leader. For immediate consideration, please apply in person or fax/mail resume in confidence to: ShuttlePort dba Washington Flyer Dulles International Airport PO Box 16665 Washington, DC 20041 Fax: 703-572-7613 Phone: 703-572-7603 EOE/M/F/V A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY. The Mountain called First Union rises above the financial world, giving you the chance to reach your potential - and more. Our rapid expansion has created opportunities in the following areas: Part-time and Floating Tellers Your superior customer service skills, cash handling experience and natural sales ability make you an excellent candidate for a Part-time Teller position. Floating tellers travel to a variety of locations, therefore, flexibility is required. Working with First Union, you'll get some of the best benefits in the industry including benefits for 20 or more hours/week, scheduling options, competitive pay, incentive pay, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and a professional working environment. Additional benefits for Floating Tellers are mileage reimbursement and shift differential. We currently have Part-time and Floating Teller positions available throughout Northern Virginia, DC and Southern Maryland. $200 sign-on bonus Floating Tamr positions only! Financial Specialists First Union is looking for you if you have a proven track record in product/service sales and want to work with the leader of the financial world. Among the ways you are rewarded is with the training needed to be as successful as you want, by selling the industry's most innovative financial products. You also get an excellent compensation and benefits package. Series 6/63 required (or willingness to obtain). Interested? Call today: 1-800-FUN-HIRE First Union recognizes and values the diversity of its employees, customers and business partners EOE, M/F/D/V. Drug testing is utilized as a condition of employment. firstunion.com/careers Classified Recruitment Sales (Outside) Do you desire independence and unlimited opportunity? Are you a self-starter with high energy levels and great people skills? Do you ix)ssess a strong sales technique anti newr revenue initiative ideas? We offer eomjjetitive compensation, great l>enefit package, paid vacation, 401K and pension plan Responsibilities include developing and generating recruitment advertising, centered primarily on new business, including high tech and recruiUnent advertising agency business. Successful candidate must have 2 to 3 years advertising sides experience. Knowledge of recruitment industry helpful. College degree preferred. Over night travel may be required. Fax or email resume, ,< cover letter & salary history to: email: jhardison@tlmespapers.com NORTHERN VIRGINIA Jan Hardison Classified Manager FAX: 703-771-0036 EOE CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIANS/ INSPECTORS The Robert B. Balter Co. in Springfield, VA, has immediate openings for entry level and experienced technicians and inspectors VDOT, WACEL, NICET certifications a plus. Long term assignments, pay based on experience. Will tram. Fax resume to: (703) 569S117 or call (703) 569-3050. EOE Administrative ADMIN/SECRETARY Dependable self-motivated secretary with 5+ years, needed to provide typing/admin/proposal support for fast-paced office. Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite re quired; graphics experience a plus. Strong organizational/good communication skills. Resumes to Ms. Gerry Havran. SCS Engineers, 11260 Roger Bacon Drive. Reston, VA 20190: email ghavran@scsenglneers.com. FAX (703) 471-6676 . EOE/AA Employer ¥ I Bluemont Concert Series Artist-in-Edi cation Coordinator Full-time salaried position with full benefits available immediately with busy arts organization in Leesburg. Non-smoking, downtown historic district office. Successful candidate will be well-organized, conscientious and experienced professional who possesses comfortable working knowledge of ACCESS database and WORD. Position requires attention to detail. Must have excellent oral and written skills. Resp. incl. daily verbal and written contact to coordinate artistic performances at schools and other facilities senring children. Please send cover letter, resume & writing sample by 9/1/00: AIE Coordinator, Bluemont Concert Series PO Box 208, Leesburg, VA 20178 www.bluemont.org Customer Service 10 NEEDED Are you a people person? Immediate opportunity for call center applicants to work in a promising environment. Growing company promotes from within Phone (703) 476-9001 Fax (703) 476-2405 Resselect@aol.com SELECT. STAmMCI MOtVICW SECRETARYPUBLIC RELATIONS Natl recreationbased trade assn, in Reston, VA seeks exper. and versatile secy to provide a variety admin, support to a busy PR dept. . Requirements incl. proficiency on Macintosh or equiv. system with MS Word, excellent written/verbal communications, proofreading, organizational, and filing skills. Must be detail-oriented and be able to handle multiple projects w/ stringent deadlines. Duties incl. coordinating press release mailings, maintaining mailing lists/databases and tracking publicity in the national media. We offer a comprehensive benefits pkg. including a profit sharing/401 (K) plan, health and dental insurance and much more. To become part of our team, send resume and salary requirements to: Dir, of HR, RVIA. P.O. Box 2999, Reston. VA 20195-0999. CNAs, Home Health Aides, Homemakers $300 Sign-on Bonus As well as... • Top pay: new rates as of 11/29/99 • Vacation bonus • Paid in services and training • Tuition refund up to $1,000 a year ....and much more! THE MEDICAL TEAM is one of Northern Virginia's largest home health agencies. Openings throughout Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. We want to hear from you! Call tollfree 1-800-364-6821 or office nearest you: Reston Springfield Leesburg 435-9500 719 0307 779 0045 MECHANIC II CENTRAL BUS GARAGE Pay Level: 13, Salaiy Range: $30,315 - $54,738 12-Month position, 8 hours per day Description: This is highly skilled automotive mechanic work maintaining school buses, cars, trucks, farm tractors and attachments, mowers, pumps, and other equipment. Qualifications: Graduation from high school, including or supidemented by training and current courses in automotive repair and extensive successful experience at the journeyman level of automa tive repair. Filing Deadline: Friday, September I, 2000 Send a letter of interest six-cifying this jx>sition, resume, and request and application from: Department for Personnel Services Loudoun County Public .Schools 102 North Street, N.W. Leesburg, VA20176 TELEPHONE: (703) 771 6422 FAX: (703) 771 6574 TDD: (703) 771-6541 Toll Free: 1 800-204 1622 Web Site: www.loudoun.kl2.vans Additional Vacancy Information: www.washinirlonixist.com EQIAL OPPOHTI NITY EMPLOYER MARSHALL NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY has the following positions available: ACCOUNTING AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST Oversees general accounting activities and regulatory compliance under direction of the E.V.P. and C.F.O., and prepares reports pertaining thereto. Strong computer skills required, esp. MS Word, Excel. Minimum BS Degree and 2 years’ banking and/or accounting experience. Please send resume to: HR Director, Marshall National Bank & Trust, P.O. Box 38, Marshall, VA 20116, or fax to 540-364-1357 HQuarle fnergy Services HVAC TECHNICIANS Earn a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus 60 year old service company is growing and locking for those who want to be a part of a statewide team -NO PIECE WORK! ***AII those with experience andfor looking for training in our new HVAC Training Center are encouraged to apply*** Weoffer -Good, Competitive Pay vV Addtional Incentives -401K and Profit Sharing -Dental Plan -Immediate Medical Coverage Stop by your local Quarles Energy Services f office for an application or call 11 In Culpeper 540-825-9034 In Warrenton 540-439-8962 WAREHOUSE MANAGER Full-time position available to manage and coordinate deliveries of durable medical equipment and supplies. Duties include the following: r assist with orientation/training of all new and existing employees with regard to equipment handling and maintenance r manage the cleaning, tagging, bagging, routine maintenance and timely repair of all durable medical and respiratory equipment *" receive inventory into stock and distribute, as required c*" provide back-up to delivery technician position 'r maintain documentation according to JCAHO policies and procedures Applicant must have the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment, prioritize duties and meet deadlines. Previous experience with a Joint Commission accredited home healthcare equipment company is necessary. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Full-time position for an energetic individual to receive and enter orders into the computer for home medical equipment and supplies. This applicant must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer knowledge, familiarity with medical terminology, and knowledge of payor coverage criteria. FAX or mail resume to: CONVALESS/The Plains Pharmacy Attn: Debbi Cahill, COO P.O. Drawer U The Plains, VA 20198 FAX (540)253-5573 HEALTHCARE 0 Eauquier Hospital Bring Your Future To Our Community Radiology ♦ Staff Technologist - FT and PT Nursing ♦ Technician/ER (Night-FT) ♦ Registered Nurse - FT (all shifts) ♦ Cert. Nursing Asst. - FT ♦ Unit Secretary -FT ♦ OR Technician -FT ♦ OR System Administrator -FT Laboratory ♦ ML/MLT - FT/IT Physical Therapy &, Rehab ♦ Staff Therapist - Manual/Spine Care Specialists ♦ Staff Therapist - PRN ♦ Lie. IT Assistant - PRN ♦ Occupational Therapist - Outpatient w/interest in Pediatrics Housekeeping ♦ Aide - FT/PT Store Room ♦ Techntcian-FT ♦ Data Entry Technician-FT Central Services (SPD) ♦ Technician -FT Send Resumes to: Human Resources Department The Fauquier Hospital 500 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-2550 Fax: 540-341-0823 bennettr@Fauquierhospital.org EOE

Virginia apple harvest brings good food and fun If you think you have to wait until fall to enjoy the crisp and crunchy, succulent and sweet taste of just picked Virginia apples, think again. The harvest of fresh, flavorful Virginia apples gets underway even before you store the suntan lotion and beach towels for the season. Paula Red apples, with their unique sweet-tart flavor, launched the apple harvest in late July. Then in early August come Virginia Ginger Gold apples, noted for their outstanding taste and crisp white flesh. Popular Galas are up next, debuting in midAugust. Easy to spot with their distinctive red/orange color and yellow stripes, Virginia Gala apples are crunch, juicy and full of flavor. And that is just the beginning. The harvest of Virginia apples continues through late October, and includes favorites such as Red and Golden Delicious, Staymans and Fujis. And this year, predictions call for a very handsome and flavorful Virginia apple crop. Thanks to adequate rain and moderate temperatures. Virginia apple growers anticipate good quality and size, and an excellent 2000 apple crop overall. Here are the availability dates for Virginia apples in 2000: Paula Red, Ginger Gold and Gala are ready now; Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Rome and York early to mid- October; Mid to late October arrivals will include Winesap, Stayman, Granny Smith and Fuji. More than just great taste, apples represent big business in Virginia; the state ranks sixth in the nation in apple production. Approximately $30 million will be added to the state's economy this year through the sale of fresh market apples and products such as applesauce, processed apple slices, apple butter, apple juice and cider. In addition, there are the tourism dollars, generated by the many regional apple festivals. This year, festival-goers can choose from a variety of events which feature apple sales, taste samples and apple related foods and crafts. Festivals often offer music, square dancing or line dancing, folklore and demonstrations as well. They can also be an excellent way to stock up on locally grown and produced agricultural products such as wine, pumpkins, ornamental gourds, Indian corn, jams, jellies or fall vegetables. For additional information about Virginia apples, see their web site at www. virginiaapples.org. Annual meeting set for Aug. 30 "Seventy-seven years ago, farmers organized Virginia Seed Service which later became Southern States Cooperative to serve their basic agricultural production needs. Through the years, the cooperative has been innovative in providing new products and services to help farmers improve their livelihood,” says Carroll Gilbert, the cooperative's director of member relations. "Growing Solutions Since 1923," the current local annual membership meetings theme, reflects the regional coop's "continuing dedication to improve farm inputs and services," adds Gilbert. Election of local board members and Farm Home Advisory Committee (FHAC) members are important features of the annual membership meeting for Southern States Front Royal Cooperative. Board nominees are Hubert "Hubie" S. Gilkey, III and William E. "Eddie" Noakes, both of the Flint Hill area. A slide/tape presentation "Positioning in the 21 Century" featuring senior management will discuss the co-op's progress and dynamics. Local operating statements and services provided to the agricultural community will be discussed with retiring FHAC and board members being recognized. The meeting is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, Bowling Green Country Club, 839 Bowling Green Road, Front Royal. Southern States, founded in 1923, is a farmer owned cooperative operating in 16 states stretching from Michigan to Florida and west to Louisiana. The Richmond, based firm is one of the largest U.S. farmer cooperatives, manufacturing, purchasing, or processing feed, seed, fertilizer and fuel. It also sells farm, animal health, lawn, home and garden supplies through 751 local dealers in its operating territory. In addition, Southern States gins cotton and markets livestock, small grains, com, peanuts and soybeans. K. Thornhill attends National Convention Local Longaberger Sales Consultant, Kathy Thornhill from Boston, recently attended the Longaberger Company's 19th annual National Convention, the Bee, in Columbus, Ohio. More than 15,000 Longaberger Sales Associates from around the United States attended. With the size of the ever expanding sales field, the company hosted three, four day conventions: The Gathering Bee, July 26 to July 29; The Homecoming Bee, July 30 to Aug. 2; and The Reunion Bee, Aug. 2 to 5. During the convention, associates learned new skills about their home based businesses through Longaberger University courses, received recognition for outstanding sales and recruitment. National sponsoring achiever with three recruits had the opportunity to network with other associates from across the country and Longaberger family members and staff. With most of the excitement centered in Columbus, the group also traveled to the company's 34 acre entertainment destination, Longaberger Homestead near Dresden, Ohio. The Longaberger company, an $850 million home lifestyle direct sales company based in Newark, Ohio, was founded in 1973. It is recognized as a top 500 privately- held company in the U.S. by Forbes Magazine and is the largest manufacturer of handmade hardwood maple baskets in the U.S. More than 60,000 Independent Sales Associates market and sell Longaberger products through home shows nationwide and more than 7,600 people are employed at the company. To learn more about the Longaberger Company call 1800-966-0374 or visit its web site at www.longaberger.com. Marriage Licenses The following marriage licenses were issued recently at Rappahannock Clerk's Office on Gay Street in Washington. Eric Russell Hunsaker, Marshall and Katherine Ann r Ferguson, Vienna. Neil Michael Hagerty, Castleton and Jennifer Robin Herrema, Castleton. Michael Brian Shotton, Sperryville and Karen Denise Moore, Sperryville. Got bored kids? Visit our web site at www.timespapers.com for local events. In its fiscal year ended June 30, 1999, Southern States membership totalled about 321,000 and had sales of $1.3 billion. Real Estate Directory L 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. Cordani's General Contracting LLC to Keith H. Lamm and wife, lot 2-A, 6.8725 acres, Jackson District. $232,885. Stephen Michael Leake to John F. Loretti and wife, 5 acres, Piedmont District. $46,500. Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 On 25 secluded acres in lovely area of Rappahannock Co., this south facing Contemporary home is designed to promote visual and physical “openness”. From the gleaming kitchen to the living areas with soaring ceilings, all rooms center on views of large stocked pond in magical wexided setting. Flexible design will allow from 4 to even 6 bedrooms plus separate office or guest quarters over garage/shop. Ideally suited for comfortable family living and entertaining to corporate retreat or B&B. Call for appointment. Asking $725,000 IF YOU HAVE DREAMS OF LIVING IN THE COUNTRY, WE CAN MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. FARM CREDITS try Living” annock Company, its Robert Etc I Hew Design 8f , Construction Management Ray T. Cannon Co., REAL ESTATE SINCE 1951 CASTLETON, VA 22716 WANTED I have a cash buyer for 20-40 acres with good view and pond or pond site. 540-937-4900 -- 2 -10.8 , ACRES Adjoining lots. w/stream-2 mountain springs. f Will sell jointly or separately.$7,000 per acre will * negotiate. 540-937-5857 Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Sperryville - 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 COMMERCIAL ON 211 The rare find in Rappahannock And no more land along the 211 Corridor will be zoned commercial! Twenty acres in the designated commercial area is available! Frontage on two state roads. Will divide. Will build to suit. $25,000 per acre as a whole, more for smaller parcels. Exclusively through Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, Inc. (formerly The Buyer’s Agency, Inc.) 540-675-1190 Butch Zindel _ ^ Mary Boudreau butchz@summit.net Lfcf fengshui@tidalwave.net The Heritage House Bed & Breakfast together with adjoining guest building and commercial rental property is being offered with many furnishings included. By appointment only. $595,000 Wonderful Mountain Views: Open, airy, spacious three bedroom one level home on private 40 acres. Great mountain views to the east and south from the decks and tiled sunroom that adds grace to this lovely home. Sit on deck or in box windows and watch the deer and foxes run across the yard! $400,000 Unique Homy: Exciting renovated 19th Century home with fouf bedrooms, tour baths, four fireplaces. Many state of the art upgrades. F ootsteps from The Inn, post office and town’s shops. Master bath Jacuzzi and more. A must see! By appointment only. $350,000 Near Shenandoah National Park: Charming Contemporary home has two bedrooms/one bath, 2.5 baths and a family room. Otters views, water access and privacy. 11 acres of interesting land. Two decks overlook the surrounding hills. $230,000 Rick Kohler Mitzie Young Amy Sloane-Timbers 540 957 6146 540 675 3555 540 987 8668 Real Estate m P. O. Box 298 • 291 Gay St. Washington, Virginia 22747 E-mail: re3@crosslink.net 540-675-1373