Rappahannock News, September 27, 2000

123rd YearNo. 39 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27,2000 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Woodville Festival planned for Oct. 7 The Woodville community will hold its eighth annual "Woodville Festival" on Saturday, Oct. 7 and all are welcome to attend. This event is free. It is staged on H.B. and Betty Wood's Blue Ridge Mountain Overlook and features professional live Bluegrass music and lots of fun for the whole family. In special celebration of the year 2000, a 160 pound hog will be roasted! There will be tents, volleyball, horseshoes and croquet. The fun and games start at 2 p.m., the band will begin at 3:30 and the meal will be served around 5. If its not too windy, we'll torch a bon fire and continue after dark. Please bring a side dish or a soft drink and plenty of friends for this great American party Woodville style. Directions from downtown Woodville: Take Red Oak Mountain Road (618 East) up the hill and follow the signs. For more information, please call the Woods at 987-3301 or the Lights at 987-9523. Don't miss it! Please mark your calendar today! Sprint applications available for public at County Library To better facilitate public review of the information, two copies of the Sprint PCS applications are now available for inspection at the Rappahannock County Library. The applications include all material submitted by Sprint PCS, and will be supplemented with such additional material as Sprint may provide in the future, shortly after its receipt by the County. While a copy of the application is still available at the County Administration Office, interested persons may find the library setting more conducive to a careful study of the material. Golf tournament slated for Oct. 21 The newly formed Rappahannock County School Sports Association is holding their first fund raiser, a golf tournament on Saturday, Oct. 21. The tournament will be played in Front Royal at the Jackson Chase Golf Club beginning at 1 p.m. A barbecue dinner will be served at the end of the day. A maximum of eighteen teams can play. All funds raised from the tournament will benefit the Rappahannock County School athletic programs. For more information or to enter a team call Cathy Kreyling at 987-8131. Happenings in Rappahannock • Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at the courthouse. Old business: Putnam shop building. New business: Discussion of new Ex Parte Contact rule. • Friday, Sept. 29 at noon, the ARB will hold a special meeting to consider changes to the Old School House on Mt. Salem Avenue. The meeting will be held at the site. Interested citizens are welcome. • Monday, Oct. 2 the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at the courthouse at 2 and 7 p.m. Rappahannock News F.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) New Bulls in Buttercups Oil painting by Stephen R. Wagner of bulls at the Miller farm in Washington. See story A-3 Author Carl Coon to open RAAC’s new Friday at the Library Series By Sallie Morgan Rappahannock News Writer « On Friday, Oct. 13 at 8 p. in. _ diplomat and author Carl Qoqr will speak about his recently released book, Culture Wars and the Global Village, inaugurating a new monthly series of thought-provoking presentations and discussions to be held at the Rappahannock Library. The series is a revival of the popular First Friday at the Library programs, which were organized for many years, by Diana Bird and a committee of local volunteers. At the committee s request, the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will sponsor the new series, which has been moved to second Friday's to avoid conflicts with the films RAAC offers at the Theatre on first and third Fridays of each month. Rappahannock resident and former Ambassador Carl Coon is in a unique position to write about the meaning of culture and the nature of conflict between various groups of people. He himself says that the thing he does best and enjoys the most has always been traveling and getting to know people in faraway places. The son of a well-known anthropologist, Coon's love of foreign climes and cultures was part of his early inheritance. After serving in the US Army in Germany following the close of World War II, Coon graduated f from Harvard in 1949 with a degree in geography and went on to join the US Foreign Service. He spent the majorityis thirty-year career as a diplomat getting, to khow, in depth, the peoples and cultures of the Middle East and South Asia. His last assignment (1981-84) was Ambassador to Nepal. Since then he has traveled in Central Asia, Tibet, and China; South Africa and Malawi; New Zealand, Iceland, and the Yukon Territory; Central America and Peru; and Europe. He is an avid collector of old trip reports, photos, anecdotes, and memories. In his new book, Culture Wars and the Global Village, Coon draws upon this extensive firsthand experience, and a lifetime study of science and anthropology to examine important questions about the nature of conflict between groups of people. Culture Wars and the Global Village provides a new way of looking at the conflicts that keep breaking out in places like the Balkans, Central Africa, and the Middle East. Coon observes that most of these mini-wars arise from the human propensity to identify with culturally defined groups; and most of these groups have been competing with neighboring groups for many generations. Some modern states, particularly the USA, have largely succeeded in overcoming this kind of cultural See LIBRARY, Page A8 Photo courtesy of Louise van Dort The "Swingin' Country Picnic," sponsored by the Rappahannock Historical Society at the Montpelier mansion near Sperryville, was the place to be Sunday afternoon as nearly 400 friends of the society came out in force to show support of their Rappahannock heritage. Lines stretched 60-feet long as people gathered under a big, white tent to dine on delicious barbecue provided by Madison's Pig N Steak. The fundraiser, which raised $16,000, was held to help furnish the new addition to the society headquarters. It featured Cooter and His Garage Band, some of country music's best musicians. The event, which included guided tours of Montpelier, was considered a huge success, thanks to all of its supporters! See Letters, Page A6, A7 Battle lines are By Gerald Ochs ^ Rappahannock Staff Writer The September meeting of tH£ Planning Commission had the aspedC' of a command post as a capacity crowd prepared to do battle against; Sprint/PCS’ cell tower applications Though the agenda called only for discussion of the procedural elements of the application review process^, attendees used the public comments' portion of the meeting to reveal opinion and some of the strategy to be employed to ensure that any tower emplacement in Rappahannock County would first satisfy Rappahannock concerns and ordinances. It was apparent from the comments made by Rappahannock citizens that much time and effort had already been applied to a review of the Sprint/PCS application, and to the broader technical and legal issues surrounding the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 and its impact upon local jurisdictions and citizens. /\ nuiiiLHii 01 sauent points were made by the speakers, but no Sprint/PCS representatives were present to gauge the depth of understanding and feeling and the intellect available in the County that will be applied to the application review process. Judge Douglas Ginsburg, repre- * senting the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA), was the first of the public speakers, and he discussed some favorable court decisions, features of Rappahannock's ordinance, as well as the specifics of Sprint's proposed tower siting in the County. Judge Ginsburg noted that in a case in New Jersey, the court "deemed not unreasonable" a telecommunications tower review cycle that took two and one-half years, and required 44 hearings. He noted that Rappahannock's telecommunications ordinance, adopted last year, "is tough and flexible, and puts the applicant in the position of asking for a variance for almost all aspects.. Judge Ginsburg pointed out that Sprints application included requests for some towers that exceed the 199 foot limit and thus require strobe lights, which are specifically See BATTLE, Page A8 $»?$..Qaocfcctets 4^A33XC*6^ Out**#'* Cox'*’ ' . ,, i **nflcm « ? as Ft Va****! . II ’MS*. ******, . . -•* .I—— Proposed tower at Buckners Corner, view from 1188 FT. Valley Road, 300 ft. from site. (Photo simulated)

RCPS News By Jan Makela Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • The deadline for signing up for an Adult Education Class is this Friday, Sept. 29. The variety of classes offered this session are wonderful, and the instructors are truly experts in each given area. • Classes available this term are: Dried Flower Techniques, Chair Caning, Basics of Buying or Selling a Home, Building or Contracting Your Own Home, Photography, Cuitar, Word Processing, Calligraphy, Basics of Excel, ^vesting (Beginning and Intermediate), Watercolor Painting, Knitting and Dance (Couples and Line). All ages are welcome to participate, but children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult, i These affordable classes nan for six weeks unless otherwise noted, and will be held at RCHS. Please pick up an application at the Public Library, the kiosk in front of the post office in Washington, Hillsdale Market, Ben Venue Market, RCES, RCHS, or the School Board Office. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity! • If you are an RCHS parent who feels "Out of the Loop" and longs to know more about life at RCHS. Or if you want to get involved, but don't know how. You have questions, but don't know who to ask to get the answers you need. Or you just care! This is a reminder to mark your calendars for Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. This is the date of the First Organizational Meeting of the PAC (Principal’s Advisory Council). This is an opportunity for parents to learn firsthand what is going on in their children's lives at the high school. No meeting will last more than one hour, unless advertised in advance. Meetings will be focused and informational in nature. Please plan to be a part of this exciting new opportunity! • Once again it is wonderful to have to have Mrs. Mabel Lillard, Mrs. Mary Latham and Mrs. Mary Curtis in the RCES Library on Tuesday mornings. They volunteer all year, as they have for several years, and we are very grateful to them for their service. In fact, they have entirely too much fun! • Mrs. Margaret Gottlieb began tutoring at RCES again this week. Her energy is amazing! She is a retired teacher, and RCES classroom teachers are always eager for her assistance. She will be with us three days a week this year. In addition to teaching "Knitting" in the Adult Education Program. • Mr. Lisle Carter, a volunteer in our Middle School program, called recently to offer his expertise again this year. He is a talented tutor in Math and English. We are grateful for his presence as well. • Welcome to Mrs. Bette Mahoney our new Calculus teacher at RCHS. Mrs. Mahoney came to us as a volunteer offering to tutor our students in higher level math, and Voila! She became a member of our RCHS staff! Though we will miss her volunteer please say "yes"! More information will follow. Please stay tuned. • Don't forget that Friday, Sept. 29 (this Friday) is the public schools' assistance, we are happy that more of our students . will get to take advan- £ tage of her expertise on ^ a regular basis. • Mrs. Deborah Flournoy, RCES parent, will once again chair a PTO Book Exchange Committee. Parents and A children will be invited to clean out your closets and bookshelves, and donate any "gently used" children’s books that hrst Karly Release Day of the year. Schools will close at 1:40 p.m. Please mark your calendars so that you can make the necessary child 'care arrangements. • it nas been exciting o watch our children might enjoy. The Book Exchange, a wonderful way to get more books into the hands of children, will take place during Parent Teacher Conferences on ' Oct. 25. We will let you know soon when to start sending the books to the RCES. • Though, in October, it is hard to remember the incredible fields of yellow buttercups that grace our county every May, they were the inspiration for a wonderful plan! Kaye Kohler, RCMS parent, is chairing a PTO committee to plan a Buttercup Ball in May to honor our RCPS staff. The theme, of course, will center around the beautiful little wildflower and the color yellow. If you are asked to help, Under the guidance of Coach Jim Wells, it appears that a great deal of talent is emerging. We have not offered wrestling as a sport at Rappahannock for a couple of years, so students are very enthusiastic about its return. • RCHS student Amber Welch, who visited Australia last year as an exchange student, recently visited Mrs. Deborah Flinchum's first grade class at RCES to share stories of her adventures in the "Land Down Under". She brought a boomerang to share as well as a musical instrument called a digeridoo, and an assortment of photographs from her trip. Many thanks to her for sharing her wonderful experiences with these young children. • Our first Artist in Residence of the year, Mary Jane Bird, a native Pueblo Indian from New Mexico, is visiting RCES from Sept. 25 to Oct. 6 to teach American Indian (Ms. Bird prefers this term) Song and Dance. The grant this year will focus on the teaching of social studies concepts through the arts. Ms. Bird is with us thanks to funding from a Virginia Commission for the Arts grant obtained through the efforts of Art teacher Harriette Rosenblatt and Music teacher Joy Rollins. • Many thanks to RCMS parent Mrs. Jane Wilson who constantly volunteers her time and expertise to troubleshoot computer graphics problems for us. She has been tremendously helpful to our Student Calendar project which just keeps getting better and better. If you are interested in receiving a "2001 RCES Student Calendar", please call Mrs. Rosenblatt at 987-8259 to place your order. These calendars make wonderful holiday gifts for friends and business associates, and they look great on the front of refrigerators! The original student art is incredible. • We understand that the Taste of Rappahannock fund raiser, sponsored by Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, was a huge success. Headwaters supports many worthwhile programs in our public schools thanks to the generous support of donors in our community. If you were a part of this wonderful evening, our RCPS students and staff wish to thank you. • If you happened to notice the beautiful sunflower and goldenrod arrangements gracing the foyers of RCES and RCHS last week, they were created by Mrs. Linda Dietel, member of the Headwaters Board of Directors. Our students and staff enjoyed them tremendously. Many thanks! • If you have a child in Band at RCHS or RCES, please "note" the following upcoming events: Oct. 6 Spotsylvania Marching Band Invitational Oct. 14 A Busy Day! Parade, Front Royal (Practice Thursdays, 3:30-6) Plus, Amissville's Fall Festival. If you have questions about any of these events, please call Mrs. Lynne Fournier, Band Director, at 987-8259, Booster President Mrs. Ginger Estes at 675-3464 or Vice-President John Wiese at 937-9909. • Have a wonderful week and try to think of some way that you might help the children in our public schools through volunteerism. By volunteering just one hour per week, you could touch the life of a child in a very special way! Please call Jan Makela, Volunteer Coordinator, at 9878259 to sign up. Migrating birds and bright berries Now, birds are riding the winds of autumn cold fronts on their southward migration. When winds change direction, the birds pause to feed on berries. Thus, they build up fuel for the continued flight to the American tropics; they also provide a very important function in the natural world. Studies have shown that dog Official Voting Information The Constitution of Virginia requires that you be registered in the precinct in which you live in order to be qualified to vote. In order to be eligible to vote in the General Election, to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 20(H). you must register no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2000. For the convenience of eligible citizens, the Voter Registration Office of Rappahannock County located at 262A Gay Street will be open for registration Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. The office at 262A Gay Street will also be open on Saturday, October 28, 2000 and on Saturday, November 4, 2000 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for the convenience of registered voters who need to vote by absentee ballot for this election date. Saturday, November 4, 20(H), is the last day for this election on which absentee ballots may be voted in person by qualified applicants. All requests for reasonable accommodations due to a disability should be made to the registrar with at least a 48-hour notice. You are encouraged to make application for voter registration. Please call us at the number shown below should you have any questions. Remember, a good citizen registers and votes. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER FOR UPCOMING ELECTION: Last day to register to vote TUesday, October 10, 2000 Last day for absentee voting Saturday, November 4, 20(H) • 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Nancy S. Newlin General Registrar , 262A Gay Street. Washington. VA 22747 (540) 675-3759 □ Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock Neius Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21 .<XI Elsewhere in the U.S.*27.' Name Address City. State_ Zip Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahannoch Nruis, P.O. 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It has been working for millions of years and is a miracle of evolution. I became an avid berry watcher in October when pokeberry fruits hang in deep, purple-black clusters on lurid red stems. At the same time, See MEMORIES, Page A8 1950 Chevy Pickup 6 cyl., 3 speed on the column, completely restored to original mint condition. On display every Sat. evening and Sun. morning at St. John’s until the Oktoberfest, OCTOBER 6 $2.®° a ticket 1" prize -1 $500 Winner $15.“ per 10 tickets 2nd prize - 2 $100 Winners ti.. .\ For information contact St. John’s Catholic Church 271 Winchester, St., Warrenton 20186 » v. 540-347-2922 CrossL ink Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. 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Fall foliage in Shenandoah Park starting to show color Nowhere is Mother Nature’s fall presentation more spectacular then when viewed from the Skyline Drive and trails in Shenandoah National Park. According to Park spokesperson Lyn Rothgeb, warm sunny days followed by ^ In late fall (November) trees on the lowest slopes leading to the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont usually still hold colorful leaves, while at higher elevations in the park leafless and evergreen trees stand next to the few deciduous trees still show inguta piuuuce me best fall color. Long periods of warm and cloudy weather, coupled with excessive rain, can dull the color display. The foliage in the park usually peaks between Oct. 5 and 25. Certain kinds of trees turn earlier than others, creating a parade of color all month long and oftentimes the color display will tfegin in late September and last through early November. ninant rea or goia oi utumn. Leafless areas of forest reveal the rugged terrain Hip of the Blue Ridge 4|i Mountains; cliff faces and other pr features hid^ den in the warmer ths are now visible; to see the greens of onenanaoan is a pane to De enjoyed time and again, and in all season. The nor- i mally crisp, clear days of September and November bring with them their own "magic". In September, there just a hint of fall in the air. Deer begin to grow their dark gray winter coats, and bucks begin to rub velvet off their antlers and polish their racks on sassafras and other small trees in preparation for mating season. Trees have begin their color change, and bright red Virginia Creeper vines brighten rock faces and tree trunks throughout the park. Roadside flowers, including varieties of aster and golden rod, contrast with white, purple and yellow blossoms. Dogwoods and spice bush display bright red berries, and mountain ash berries, an unusually brilliant orange, are visible at the highest elevations. Many species of fern are browning; a fine contrast to the still green trees above them. As days grow shorter, sunrise and sunset watching become a popular past time at the nearly 70 overlooks along the Skyline Drive. Each day brings a new sign of the transition from summer to autumn. gggF licnens, mosses, mountain laurel j||pr and white pine. The spindly yellow ify blossoms of witch hazel surprise hikers as they rustle and crunch their way down the trails, the spicy smells of drying leaves triggering memories of earlier fall days, often finding wonderful views that can't be found in the summer forest. Walking beneath many oak trees is "crunchy" as acorns hit the ground. Wildlife remain active as many collect acorns and other nuts to store them away for the winter, and others like white tailed deer, black bear, and wild turkey feast on nuts and berries in anticipation of shorter food supplies during the winter months ahead. Sunrise and sunset watching continues a popular pastime for many visitors at the numerous overlooks along the Skyline Drive. The November mountain seems calm, ready for its winter rest. Fall, and especially late fall, can also bring with it, their first snowfalls of the season. Whenever you plan a trip to Shenandoah National Park, it's a good idea to call ahead to the park's information line, 540-999-3500, for the latest information on conditions and weather forecasts. Sheriffs Office reports incidents The Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office reported one arrest for driving while intoxicated last week. According to Sheriff Larry Sherertz, Richard Norman Brown, 45, of Huntly was stopped at 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 22 on U. S. -211 near Sperryville by Dep. Anthony Berry. Brown would not cooperate with the deputy, and refused to submit to a Breath-o-lizer test. This resulted in an automatic suspension of his driver's license, in addition to the DWI charge. School zone crackdown Just two days after commencing the crackdown on drivers for speeding in Rappahannock County’s two school zones on U. S. 211 west of Washington, Sheriff Sherertz reports that compliance had been extraordinary, and no arrests made, as of Tuesday morning. "They've been crawling Theirs., Sept. 28 OPEN MIC Sponsored by Oasis CD Frl.. Sept. 29 TRUST ME Sat., Sept. 30 |TOM PRINCIPfVTOi NOW OPEN Thursday • Sunday 5:30 to closing Family Dining fi Fin* Musk 540987-3162 www.blaamooncafa.ee RECYCLE through the school zones," said Sherertz. "But of course, it's been pouring rain since we began the strict enforcement." Sherertz and Maj. Chris Williams have been manning one school zone, while a Virginia State Trooper and a Sheriffs deputy have been paroling the other. Results of the extra law enforcement effort — which will continue through this week, and the next — will be evaluated at a later date. Notice Kindly take notice that pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-2507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the Town Council of Washington, Virginia will consider at its next regular meeting on October 11,2000, at 7:30 p.m. an amendment to the fiscal year FY2000-2001 budget to increase the salary for the administrative assistant of the Town by a sum not to exceed $4,095.00 as well as modifying the benefits for the position. You are invited to attend and express your views. Town Council Town of Washington, Virginia toi%©3Msiuss For professional and confidential help with... Emotional and behavioral issues of children, adolescents, adults, and families; Mental health issues; Alcohol and other drug use; Marital or relationships issues; and Parenting (540) 675-3329 603 Mt. Salem Avenue Washington, VA 22747 “TKEKSf”1 Bleu Rock Inn, Restaurant, Pub, B&B and Equine Center. For fine dining, weddings, a quiet getaway! 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Many of the works focus on Rappahannock County, including pieces of the historic Court House and Town Hall, as well as other local scenery and points of interest such as PLAYFUL PONY: Oil painting by Stephen R. Wagner on local colt in the countryside. Old Kag Mountain and the falls at White Oak Canyon. In addition to the many local pieces, or "Turf' paintings, the "Surf' portion of the show reflects Wagner's love for the ocean and other bodies of water. One particularly evocative painting features a trio of wild Chincoteague ponies on a misty afternoon, and his signature show piece, titled "Down Comforters," shows a Canada Goose couple watchfully herding their young goslings into the water. Birds and animals are a common theme in much of the work, and the menagerie includes ducks, horses, cows, geese, a kitty, an egret, a swan and a seagull. A resident of Washington, for the past 13 years, Wagner has spent the better part of his artistic career producing illustrations that are informative or educational in nature. His biggest body of work is 128 paintings in the permanent exhibit at the Smithsonian The family of the late Larrie Welch would like to thank their many friends for all the cards, calls, visits and other acts of kindness during our recent bereavement We will always remember your thoughtfulness. Saturday & Sunday Noon until 4 p.m. NOW OPEN Thursday - Sunday 5:30 to closing Family Dining & Flno Musk 540-987-3162 i www. bluomooncafo.coa R.H. Ballard Fine Art & Rugs ORIGINAL LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL ART ORIENTAL RUGS TAKE ART & RUGS HOME ON APPROVAL We buy, sell, trade, clean, appraise and repair handmade rugs. 307 Main St., P.O. 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His work is always on display at Sycamore Hill House & Gardens, the Washington bed and breakfast run by his wife, Kerri. The paintings of the Washington Court House and Town Hall are the start of a series Wagner plans to produce on local landmarks and historic points of interest. The Turf and Surf exhibit will open on Wednesday, Oct. 4, with a welcoming receptioh Sunday, Oct. 8, from 2 to 6. The Packing Shed Gallery, located at the comer of Porter and Gay Streets, is open from 12:30 until 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Lordy, Lordy Look Who’s Forty! Happy 40th Howie! Your are my smile, my sunshine, my world. LUIBMS 9jM0|-| 10% OFF <P> -FLOWER BULBS NOW IN STOCK HOLLAND'S SPRING FLOWERING BULBS BRING YOU NATURE'S MAGIC! Plant imported Holland bulbs nuw and delight in the dazzling array of nature's magic next Spring.. 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Photo courtesy of Hye-Wol Kim MEDITATION: Residents recently enjoyed a mountaintop retreat for a time of instruction. Meditation group enjoyed presentation "The human mind is capable of thinking about many things at once. But to reach a conclusion, human thought approaches a oneness. And the origin of religion is in that oneness." (Zen Master Poe Wha Sunim, Religions Across America Day—National Vigil for Tolerance) On Saturday, Sept. 9, Sunim held a second mountaintop retreat in Sperryville in conjunction with a local Zen meditation group and persons of many religious beliefs. Gorgeous views, combined with meditation and an inspirational talk, were a wonder ful way to start the weekend. The meditation was held at Cliff Miller's Mt. Vernon Farm. The ceremony began with meditation instruction followed by sitting and walking mediation. After a Dharma talk by Sunim, the group went to "Tranquility" for lunch. Sunim plans to return to Sperryville on Oct. 28. For information contact Sunim at Zengatel@yahoo.com or www.worldzen.org or Barbara Adolfi at 987-9706 or adolfibarbara@yahoocom. The Perfect Gift ...Anytime : UMUKStK, “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people \ The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles | which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in j the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past | years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, ; freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, nat; ural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of arti| cles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $1.90 for postage For local movie listings visit our website www.timescommunity.coin Third annual Sharp Rock Vineyards festival scheduled Join Sharp Rock Vineyards owner David Armor and his wife Marilyn on Saturday, Oct. 7 from noon to 5 p.m. for an afternoon of wine, food and, music at the third annual Sharp Rock Vineyards Wine Festival. One of the highlights of the day will be the debut and tasting of the 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, a first release for the vineyard. The vineyard is located at 5 Sharp Rock Road, eight and half miles south of Sperryville off Route 231. An entry fee of $10 per person includes a Sharp Rock wine glass, wine tasting, a glass of your choice of Sharp Rock wine, and blue grass music. Gourmet cheeses, pates and sausages will also be available. The event is held rain or shine. Located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in unspoiled Rappahannock County, Sharp Rock is one of the most beautiful vineyards in the state. The original Sharp Rock farmhouse, dating back to 1795, has been completely restored, along with a cottage and carriage house that have been converted into an elegant Bed & Breakfast. The winery and tasting room is located in what was once a 100 year old barn. Sharp Rock Vineyards has been selling to the public for less than three years, but have already made its mark, it has won medals at this year’s Governors Cup, Virginia Wine Growers' Association, and Virginia State Fair competitions. Its 1999 Chardonnay Reserve won the most medals, receiving three medals, including a gold from the competition at the State Fair. "All our grapes are grown on the property, and almost all the work is done by hand”, said Mr. Armor. "By staying Photo courtesy of Marilyn Armor' PREPARING: Sharp Rock owners, David and Marilyn Armor are getting ready for their third annual wine festival. small, we can continue making the quality product this county has become known for." Becoming an award winning wine producer was almost serendipitous for Mr. Armor. His "day" job is professor of public policy at George Mason University. He has also authored books on American education. In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon, Sharp •> Rock Vineyards also produces Chardonnays, Chardonnay Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc,Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. For directions and information, visit the vineyards web site at www.sharprockvineyards.com or call 987 9700. More information about Sharp Rock Bed and Breakfast, collocated with the vineyards, is available at www.sharprockbnb.com or 987-8020. Directions: From D.C. area: 1-66 to Gainesville, exit Route 29 south to Warrenton, Exit at Business 29 to Warrenton; follow signs to Route 211. Take Route 211 west 28 miles to Sperryville. Turn left on Route 522 into town. Stay on Route 522 and follow signs to 231. After half a mile turn right on Route 231, go eight and a half miles to Route 601. Turn right, go one mile to Sharp Rock Farm at intersection with Route 707. Sharp Rock Vineyards wins at State Fair Award winning Sharp Rock Vineyard added two new medals to its credit, winning a gold for its 1999 Chardonnay Reserve and a bronze for its 1999 Sauvignon Blanc at the 2000 Virginia State Fair Wine Competition. "This has been a banner year for us," said Sharp Rock Vineyards owner David Armor. "This brings to six the When it comes to children’s shoes, we’ll go toe to toe with anyone. stride rite. Wt Guarantee the Fit on all Children’s Shoes Hours: Open Mon thru Thurs 9:30 to 6 pm. Fri 9:30 to 8 pm. Sat 9:30 to 5 pm 7 S. Loudoun St. Mall, Old Town Winchester (540) 667-5600 • 1-888-737-5967 number of medals for quality our wipes have won in the last year." 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This week in sports By Jon Smythe Athletic Director Both the RCHS girls' basketball and the varsity cross country teams saw action this past week. The Lady Tigers from Brentsville came to town last Tuesday to meet our girls in the district opener. The junior varsity had their best game of the season to date. Although they fell short of a victory losing 36-21, the JV Panthers did themselves proud. Molly Burke and Ryisha Cook had five points each and Rachel Gall and Danielle Hiserman added four apiece. After the game Coach Smythe said, "The girls' played very well tonight and showed themselves they could do some special things on the court. They pressed the Brentsville five and realized ten turnovers. You have to be happy with that." The varsity contest was also a very good game. The Lady Tigers came into the game with an 8-1 record and expected the Panthers to roll over. Our girls had other ideas and played the Brentsville squad toe-to-toe throughout most of the first half. The gtwic w da uicu mus 111 Liltj second quarter, but the Tigers were too much for the Lady Panthers and pulled away, eventually winning the game 58-39. The bright spot for the Panthers were Amanda Weakley scoring a season high 20 points. Gwen Johnson added ten. Coach Michael Dayton focused on the positive contribution of Ms. Weakley, "Amanda played extremely well tonight, showing she can be a real presence out there. We just need to put it all together and then we'll be there." On Thursday and Friday last week the girls' basketball teams continued their season. Thursday night the Lady Panthers traveled to Clarke County High School for what was to be the most exciting game of their season so far. The JV had a rough night losing to the girls from Clarke by a score of 50-6. Lara Kreyling scored all six of the Panther’s points. The excitement began when the two varsity squads took to the court. Our Lady Panthers jumped off to an early lead of 6-0 and held on to lead at halftime 22-20. The Lady Eagles fought back early in the second half and gained a 32-27 edge at the end of the third quarter. The Panthers wouldn’t give up and tied the score at 38-38 with three minutes left in the game. After Clarke gained what seemed to be the winning margin, Amanda Weakley knotted the score at 42-42 sinking a clutch shot with just under a Information service available IDo you need help and don't know where to turn? { First Call for Help can give you the information you need. First Call for Help is an information and referral service provided by the Piedmont United Way. 1 When you call First Call for Help, you can get up-todate information about health and human service providers in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock, i There is no charge for this Service and your call will be kept in confidence. First Call for Help can tell you: where to go for help, what the hours are, who to see, and what the foes are. First Call for Help can give you health and human service information at 341-3072. Girls Basketball Sept. 26 Madison Home 6 p.m. Sept. 28 Page County Home 6 p.m. Oct. 3 Manassas Park Away 6 p.m. Oct. 5 George Mason Home 6 p.m. Oct. 10 Strasburg Away 6 p.m. Oct. 12 Brentsville Away 6 p.m. Oct. 17 Clarke County Home 6 p.m. Oct. 19 Madison Away 6 p.m. Oct. 26 Manassas Park Home 6 p.m. Oct. 31 George Mason Away 6 p.m. Nov. 2 Strasburg Home 6 p.m. Cross Country Sept. 27 George Mason Home 5 p.m. Oct 4 Clarke County Home 5 p.m. Oct. 7 Stonewall Jackson Invitational TBD Oct. 11 Madison Home 5 p.m. Oct. 18 Strasburg Away 5 p.m. minute to play. After some key free throws by the Clarke girls and one desperation opportunity by the Panthers with seven seconds left, the game ended in Clarke’s favor 46-42. "It was a tough loss," said Coach Dayton, "We played hard for all 32 minutes and fell short at the end. It was a good experience for our girls though, to be that close, that late in the game. Hopefully, we'll be on the other end next time." The next night saw the Panthers at home, this time against the Flames from Eastern Mennonite High School. Both the JV and varsity squads had too many turnovers to keep them in contention. The JV lost 44-17. Eighth grader Rachel Gall had seven points, including a three pointer to lead the JV Panthers. The varsity squad started well and was down by only one point at the half 1716. They stalled in the third quarter and couldn't get back in the game, finally losing 4938. Amanda Weakley again led all scorers with a season high 22 points. Gwen Johnson hit a pair of three pointers early in the game and finished with seven points on the night. Cross Country The varsity cross country team also competed this past week. On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the Manassas Park cross country team came to RCHS for this years' first home meet. It was a hot, muggy day and together with the challenging Bleu Rock course, runners and times suffered. However, the Panther Harriers were up to the task and won the dual meet 21-34. The boys were paced by Phillip Thomas and Chris Graves who finished first and second in the meet with times of 23:09 and 25:51. Five other Rapp boys finished the three plus mile course including John Sheffield who finished in 29 minutes flat. The girls’ team also won as Manassas Park failed to field any lady runners. Alyssa Berry was first for the girls with a time of 28:22 and Erica Hilscher came in second. Four other Lady Panthers completed the course. Other sports info. The open gym for basketball will be open every Saturday between now and January. Girls in the sixth to 12 grades have between 9 and 11 a.m. on Saturdays to come and "shoot around" or play pick-up games. Boys have the same opportunity between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Attendance has been small at the first two sessions and more players and parents are needed to keep this activity productive. Questions on this program or RCHS athletics should be directed to the Athletic Director at 987-8575. Remember to follow the results of all Panther scores and highlights by dialing the sports hot line at 987-9316. Smithsonian Fourth Annual Autumn Conservation Festival O National Zoological Park Conservation & Research Center Sunday, October 8, 2000 € 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route 522, Two miles south of Front Royal, Virginia IH M K t OOI KD nXIET Wildlife Truck Safaris Behind-the-scenes tours Heywood Portfolio Collection display Children’s activities, food, live music See rare and endangered wildlife ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY CALL 540-635-6596 FOR INFORMATION Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day Tally Ho: Members of the club gathered for their first meeting, left to right, Kim Nelson, volunteer leader, Steven Nelson, Allison Kelly, Jennifer Kelly, Katie Nelson and Eileen Kelly, volunteer leader. The 4- H Tally Ho Club had its first meeting in September. Members planned events for the next couple months. On Sept. 29, members will be taking a field trip to Charles Town racetrack. On Oct. 4 the meeting will be held in Amissville at a riding ring. Also in October the club will participate in the Amissville Festival on Oct. 14 at the Lazy S Llama Ranch in Amissville. If you are interested in joining this club please contact Kim Nelson at 937-7326 or Eileen Kelly at 937-8275. Weekend soccer roundup By Nanette Hogan Rappahannock News Writer ■ The County League played its third Rappahannock Youth Soccer £ weekend on Saturday, Sept. 23. j Our U-8 Green i Machine team showed true team B spirit by assisting I other team members, \ helping to score two \ goals against Madison. The U-8 Rapp Raptors, sponsored by Better Homes Realty, were u] against lviauisuu aisu anu won 5-1. The Rapp 3 U-8’s played Madison as well, scoring effortlessly throughout the game! The U-10's Galaxy Goalminers travelled to Orange and played an exhausting and arduous game, with Orange defeating the Goalminers 3-2. Over Jordan Farms Rams sponsors our U10 Rapp Rapids Team, Sean Mullin and Ella Miller played awesome goalkeepers against an excellent Madison taking the win by 4-0. The U-12 Firebirds, sponsored by Miller Brothers Construction, played against Culpeper, with the Firebirds gaining momentum with their team work and skills. They held the Culpeper team (coached by Mr. Crook) to two goals in the first half. The second half became exciting and close with the Firebirds scoring twice, once off a Culpeper penalty kick. Culpeper was able to take charge once again and ended the game at 6-2. Coach Pendleton was very proud of his players as this team is young and growing strong. Go Go Go Firebirds! The U-14 Blue Knights, sponsored by White Oak Veterinary, defeated Culpeper at Emerald Hill 4-3. Our U-14 Phalanx team, was defeated by Madison Wranglers 9-0. Kevin Reid's U-18 team had the weekend off from soccer. Note: The Soccer League is in great nbed of volunteers in any capacity (i.e. Equipment Manager, Field Maintenance, etc., etc.) Please call 937-5794. The 63rd Running of The International Gold Cup October 21, 2000 The International Hold Cup October 16,1999 Great Meadow, The Plains, Virginia Gates Open 10:00 AM Jack Russell Terrier Races 11:30 AM Pony Races 12:00 PM Post Time 1:30 PM Featuring The Lincoln International Gold Cup For Information on Reserved Parking, Corporate & Chalet Tent Packages, Call (540) 347-1215 Visit our web site at: http://www.vagoldcup.com Please send me information: 0 Ticket Information □ Business Tent D Sponsorship □ Corporate Entertainment Name: Address: Virginia Gold Cup Association P.O. Box 840, Watrenton, VA 20188 FD Visit our web site at www.timescommunity.com for local events.

-—Eappatjannotb Jfletoaf— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper^ Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNewsetlmespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Frida Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations Our View David vs. Goliath Sprint/PCS could be pickin ’ on the wrong guy. The Planning Commission meeting introduction to the impending cell tower battle indicates that there is strong unanimity of purpose in the County, and that Sprint/PCS may find that this little David of a place could prove to be a formidable adversary. In a recent editorial, the Rappahannock News expressed hopes that the community would not direct opposition to community leaders and officials, but that it would support them in their efforts to do what's right for Rappahannock. Judging from public comment at last week's meeting that is exactly what the community is and will be doing. Extraordinarily germane and well-informed comments presage a good fight—and Sprint/PCS should know that, despite the dictates of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, they'll not come into Rappahannock County unless they do so in accordance with our wishes and needs. And they've got a long way to go. Rappahannock Today Photo courtesy of Wendy Weinberg These cows seem very contend to have their picture taken. They belong to James Falls and the view is from Passfield at Slate Mills. L Letters Another quote from a Chinese philosopher In last weeks Rappahannock News, there appeared two letters responding to my letter of the week before, quoting Chuang Tzu's story about the trainer of a fighting cock. In that story, trainer Chi repeatedly said his bird was not yet ready to fight because he was simply too conscious of his rivals to think independently for himself. It seems to me that George W. Bush's behavior has been identical to the cock's. To the question suggested by the story- whether George W. Bush was ready to be a credible contender for the presidencytrainer Chi, I thought, would have replied, "Not yet!" So would I. But Edith Pond said she would have answered, "Not on your life!" So we all three agree on the point; Edith Pond is simply more emphatic. In the other letter, Jim Oyster places his trust on what he calls "the Biblical model," rather than on the enduring truths of Chinese philosophy. O.K. From all accounts, both George W. Bush and Richard Cheney are multimillionaires. On this point, the operative Biblical authority if found in Matthew 19:24, where Jesus says: "And again I say unto you. It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." So, it appears that the Republican candidates for both President and Vice President are doomed, Bible wise. Now that we have all reached common ground, it is time to consider another matter. Since the beginning of the primaries, George W. Bush has been touting his proposed across-the-board tax cut of $1.4 trillion over ten years- a tax cut that would overwhelmingly benefit the wealthiest, increase the already monstrous disparity of wealth between rich and poor, and threaten new deficits and a possible recession if the economy should falter. Yet he clings to it with frantic determination, and lashes out at his opponent's more modest, and targeted tax relief proposal. I am reminded once more of a reading from Chuang Tzu, a Taoist philosopher who lived 2,500 years ago, and who spoke truly. Hui Tzu was Prime Minister of Liang. He was concerned that Chuang Tzu coveted his post and was intriguing to supplant him. But Chuang Tzu appeared before Hui of his own accord, and said: "Have you heard about the bird that lives in the south, the Phoenix that never grows old? This undying Phoenix rises out of the South Sea and flies to the Sea of the North, never alighting except on certain sacred trees, He will touch no food but the most exquisite rare fruit, and drink only from the clearest springs. "Once an owl, chewing a dead rat already half decayed, saw the Phoenix fly over, and screeched with alarm, clutching the rat to himself in fear and dismay." Then Chuang Tzu said to Hui, "Why are you so frantic, clinging to your ministry and screeching at me in dismay?" If Chuang Tzu were alive today, he would most certainly say to George W. Bush; "Why are you, like the owl, so frantic, clinging to your across-the-board tax cut, that half decayed dead rat, and screeching at your opponent in dismay?" Lee Bird Washington Thanks from society • ’Whoever doesn't know the past must have little understanding of the present and no vision of the future." - Raymond "A nation forgetful and disrespectful of its past has no future." - Daily Telegraph Many things have been said about history, but Sunday we learned that there are many people in Rappahannock County who care about its history; people who come from generations of Rappahannock County ancestors to people who haven't been here as long but who care very much. On behalf of the Rappahannock Historical Society, thanks to everyone who showed how much they care about our history by their attendance at Montpelier and their contributions to the Historical Society. We dedicate ourselves to the collection and preservation of our history. We thank you for your help. Diane Bruce, Volunteer Fundraising Committee Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO Sept. 28, 1950 A caution light has been installed on the corner of Main and Middle Streets in Washington. This light has been badly needed for years, as this is one of most dangerous corners in town. Miss Mary Elizabeth Hite will be at the Rappahannock Fair Saturday and will be glad to autograph her book "My Rappahannock Story Book" for anyone wishing her to do so. She will also have a few of the books on hand to sell. Page and Frank Moffett are quite the men around town this week. They are the proud owners of t-shirts with Washington and Lee 19?? written on them. They were presented to the young gentlemen by Cy Young of Washington & Lee. Class 2 for veterans enrolling for Institutional On-Farm Training is being formed at the Rappahannock High School with John R. DeBergh as instructor. All eligible veterans who are interested should contact D.D. Miller or J.R. DeBergh and make application, as veterans must be enrolled by June 30, 1951, if they are to receive their benefits. Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Snead entertained at bridge at their home Thursday evening, an apple motif was the feature of the party. Mrs. Snead had as a centerpiece on each table one big red apple, and a yellow apple, also yellow daisies. The apples were grown in the orchard of Mrs. Annie K. Snead. The apples in the center offered competition for the gentlemen players. They had to peel the apples to see who could get the longest and thinnest peeling, of course they were to receive suggestions from the lady folk. With the moral support of his wife, J.E. Keyser Jr. was proclaimed the winner. Mrs. Snead also served apple pie and apple cider. 25 YEARS AGO Oct. 2, 1975 At breakfast, lunch and dinner time, both sides of Route 522 through Flint Hill are lined with cars. The reason for all the activity is the new Bradford s Restaurant, an extension of Bradford’s General Store. Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Bradford say they’d been wanting to open a restaurant for several years, and finally on June 31 of this year, they did. The novelty of having a restaurant in Flint Hill has worn off, but business is still booming so the Bradford's seem to have made a good decision. Rappahannock County High School Cross Country team under the direction of Coach John Toth began the 1975 season with two wins out of two starts. On the team were Tom Metzinger, Donnell Carter, Donny Compton, Charles Whorton, Ricky Wayland, Wayne Woodward, Bobby Smoot, Kevin Raney, Clifton Jenkins, Jerry Grigsby and Allan Smoot. El Paul Fincham has returned to duty with the U.S. Marine Corps in Camp LeJeune, N.C. after a leave spent with Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb. 10 YEARS AGO Sept. 27, 1990 In a lead photograph, social workers, counselors and foster parents listen as counselor John Borgens talks about foster care and foster families. The Department of Social Services, along with Trinity Episcopal and Washington Baptist Church will sponsor a covered dish dinner for residents interested in becoming foster parents, either on an emergency or on-going basis. It's a cultural invasion at Rappahannock County High School. This year joining the regular Rappahannock County High School students are six exchange students from around the world. The students, ranging in age from 16 to 18, are hosted by Rappahannock County families from August of this year until June 1991. The Rappahannock Athletic Association, which sponsor Little League baseball in the county, elected its officers for the 1991 season. They are Jerry Brown, president; Roger Dowell, vice-president; J.B. Himmer, secretary and Lorraine Early, treasurer. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo from On The Morning Side Columbus Estes of Sperryville, grandfather of Piedmont District Supervisor Charles K. Estes, enlisted in the Confederate Army on July 1, 1863, at Charlston, West Virginia. However, records show that he was a member of the Washington Greys, a Rappahannock Company, in the years 1861 and 1862.

: Let's move onward! I am very passionate in my concern for maintaining the astounding beauty of our county’s landscape. Anybody who has moved here from Opinion many of us are aware of situations where people have had to wait for urgent, critically-needed medical care because nobody knew they were hurt elsewhere, or who was born here and has and thev could not eet to a "land-linp" tn rail chosen to stay, understands how beautiful and unspoiled the county is in comparison to other regions. Because of this concern for aesthetics, I have opposed many of the development proposals that have been floated for the county. Because of this concern for aesthetics, my wife Vandy and I have renovated and beautified our office-formerly Mrs. Bradford’s House— in Flint Hill in a way which I think most people will find in keeping with the taste of the county. But I cannot go along with the public attacks on the Sprint proposal. People choose to live here because of a combination of beauty and reasonable infrastructure: they expect to have the basics: telephones, electricity, highways, reasonable proximity to hospitals and to law enforcement. In other words, they expect to have most of the benefits of modern American life-and as long as this is true, they're not too upset by the 40-minute drive to the supermarket. This currently reasonable infrastructure will, in one fell swoop, become creaky and unworkable if we don't move into the wireless future in a big way. The digital future is here. The wireless future is here. And Rapphannock County must not be left behind. Wireless Internet Access: Within five years from now-or it may be only two or three-the rest of the nation will be able to work digitally and without wires. Do we really want Rappahannock County to continue to offer nothing better than frequently-static-interrupted modem transmissions via old phone wires - and then only when one is willing to stay stationary and to completely dispense with the use of handheld devices that are expected to become ubiquitous? If this is the way we play our hand we may find that have unwittingly dealt a death blow to the idea that people can do some of their work here in the county rather than being forced to commute to Fairfax every day of the week. (You cannot "telecommute" without a reasonable "tele.") We may have unwittingly killed the idea that students can be introduced at school or at home to the latest in computing. We may find we have backed ourselves into an astoundingly thorny technological disaster. Safety We have an opportunity to make our county a bit safer, to make certain activities in the county a little less nerve-wracking. Think of the possibility of a loved one having an outdoor accident, perhaps with a riding mower or a piece of farm machinery, or perhaps suffering "just" a broken ankle when-walking on the ice to the mailbox. If there is nobody nearby, an accident can become deadly that could otherwise be quickly mitigated by a cell-phone call. To put it in the bluntest terms, a pocket-sized cellphone, a $20 service plan, and the newly-proposed towers could be enough to save a life, save a limb, save someone's sight, save someone's child. These are not entirely hypotheticals for help. On a positive side, I have heard of at least one rescue in the Park that was possible only because the hikers (presumably optimists from the other side of Warrenton!) had carried their cell phones and were lucky enough to be at a spot where they could find signal. These situations will be improved by having good cellular communications in the county. It's not even an arguable point. Law Enforcement We have a great Sheriff s Office, but they can only help out if you're able to reach them in your time of need. Who do the towers benefit? One of the oddest complaints I've heard about the towers is that somehow they are evil because they are being built for the benefit people passing through the county, rather than residents. To turn this argument on its head, Sprint is doing a service for the people of this county that they could not afford to perform were it not for commuter and tourist traffic passing through. The people passing through are funding an excellent, high-tech solution to a problem, and in doing so they are unintentionally benefiting a county of several thousand households that could never support these structures on its own. What are Rappahannock residents really thinking? vvnne puDiiciy expressea sentiment seems to be Luddite in the extreme, private opinions I've heard seem to suggest that many people are hoping someone else will do the dirty work of getting this necessary infrastructure in place-while we can all express our opposition and stay smelling like a rose. Will the towers make the landscape more or less cluttered in the long run? Ultimately it is possible that moving toward wireless will result indirectly in an improved rather than more-spoiled landscape. This may be a surprising statement, but thinking about this wireless issue has made me realize just how many of the intrusions into the natural landscape of Rappahannock are wire-related. Miles and miles of telephone lines, across otherwise-unspoiled vistas, including the otherwise-postcard-pretty Massie's Comer. Thousands and thousands of telephone poles. Compared with this, the wireless future looks pretty dam unobtrusive. Conclusion Please don't water down or try to delay the tower proposal. Even though there are no guarantees, we would benefit from Sprint giving its best shot at providing strong coverage even on the side roads. It seems unlikely to me that Sprint is proposing more towers than they need-if anything they are likely to be cautious, because of the very sketchy opportunities for revenue gain in our small, sparsely-populated county. Let's build sufficient capacity this time around and move onward with our great county. Micah Solomon is President of Oasis CD Duplication in Flint Hill. He resides with his wife Vandy in Woodville. He can be reached at micah@oasiscd.com Letters Headwaters expresses appreciation Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, would like to offer a resounding "thank you" to all the participating Rappahannock farms, restaurants, B&B's, wineries, and friends who helped to make our second annual fund raiser, "A Taste of Rappahannock," a smashing success! Nearly 170 people attended the event on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the old school on Mt. Salem Avenue in Washington. As guests entered a festive tent outside the old school, they were met by county Bed & Breakfasts owners offering trays of delicious hors d'oeuvres, along with tables featuring local goat cheese, a county microbrew, and the latest vintages from local wineries. Lovely music provided by talented elementary and high school musicians blended with the lively conversation of old friends and new. Then, following the ringing of an old school bell, everyone moved inside the building to sample the evening s dinner dishes, which included locally grown beef, venison, vegetables, fruit and other delicious offerings too numerous to mention. Local wines were again featured. Guests commented that every detail of the evening seemed inspired, and many noted they were especially impressed with the impeccable manners of the student servers who assisted the diners. These students were representative of all our public school students who will continue to benefit from the many donations raised by this event. Due to the tremendous success of the evening, plans are already underway for the third, annual "Taste of Rappahannock” next September. Headwaters would like to thank the following businesses and individuals whose donations made the evening such a tremendous success: Susan Achenbach, Apple Hill B&B, Bardo Rodeo Brewery, Belle Meade B&B, Bien Venue Knoll B&B, Bleu Rock Inn, Steve Carroll, Sandra and Norman Cartwright-Brown, Richard Bull, Child Care and Learning Center, The Conyers House Inn and Stable, Country Cafe, Ren Dietel, Fairlea Farm B&B, Faith Mountain Company, Flint Hill Public House, Foster-Harris House, Four & Twenty Blackbirds, Lynne Fournier and her band students, Fresh Samantha, Georgetown Farm, Dave and Gracie Gillis, Gray Ghost Vineyard, Goat Hill Farm, France and Rolf Graage, the Inn, Jordan River Farm, Ki Theatre, Peter Kreyling, Terri Lehman, Theresa Light, Linden Vineyards, Hon. Mary Mochary, Bonnie Moore, Moose Hill Farm, Heidi Morf, Mountainside Market, Jamie Nichols of Summerfleld Farm Products, Leslie Nichols, Oasis Winery, Barney O'Meara, Over Jordan Farm, Buck Payne, John Pearson, Tom and Lisa Pendleton, Piedmont Farm, One for the history books! WOW! Thank you Rappahannock on behalf of the Rappahannock Historical Society. We were overwhelmed by the support we received from a broad cross section of all our residents at our fundraiser-picnic on Sunday, Sept. 24. Your generous and enthusiastic response to our call for funds to buy furniture and equipment for our new, expanded home on Gay Street in Little Washington added up to almost $16,000 in ticket sales and donations! If you're going to put on a fundraiser, get Diane Bruce to chair your committee and enlist Mary Ann Kuhn, Claudia Mitchell, and Louise van Dort (my "Steel Magnolias "), along with John Bourgeois to work with her. Thanks for your months of planning and to the volun teers you recruited; your success speaks for itself. And, a very special thanks goes out to the owners of historic Montpelier, who were our hosts for the event, and especially Louise Fletcher Tayloe and Stuart Fletcher Trope, whose hands-on hard work throughout the summer brought the house back from the ashes of vandalism to the glory of its welcoming almost 400 visitors on Sunday. Sharing the spotlight with Montpelier was the "star" of our show, Rappahannock's own Ben "Cooter" Jones. Cooter and his wife, Alma "Mrs. Cooter" Viator, donated the tremendous talents of Cooter's Garage Band for a rollicking afternoon of good times and swinging country music. Most of us will be tapping and clapping to the rhythm and lyrics of Cooter's rendition of "Orange Blossom Special" long after the standing ovation it received for Cooter and the Band. We ll be "moving on up" to our new home before the end of the year. And, thanks to the support of our members and friends on Sunday, and a grant of an additional $20,000 we have received from the William and Mary Greve Foundation of New York to ensure we are 21st Century technology-ready--at the behest of our Rappahannock neighbor and supporter John Kiser--we will be leaving behind our old hand-me-down furniture and obsolete equipment. This was, truly "one for the history books!" Ray Gooch, President Rappahannock County's population: too few? This is the second in a series on suggesting what might be a reasonable population level for Rappahannock County. We are using the Goldilocks Methodology, asking what might be "too few"’ people, "too many" people, and then trying to zero in on what might be "just right." Last week, we covered the first part of "too few." We started with a population of zero, then one person, followed by a hunter-gatherer society of about 38 people in the county. Next came the idea of 500 people in and around each of the five county villages, for the reason that it is possible for people to recognize about 500 individuals in one place over a period of time. This gave a total county population of 2,500 people. Finally, we asked whether Virginia had any legal guidance on a minimum population level or the minimum square miles for a county. Possibly this could highlight a "too few" figure. Too bad. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia and state laws are silent on this mflttpr We could check for Virginia counties less populous than Rappahannock. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program notes seven such counties as of July 1, 1999. If you want peace and quiet, away from people, move to Highland County. If you really want peace and quiet, try North Slope Borough (County) of Alaska. It has 7,089 people in 87,861 square miles, for a population density of 0.08 people per square mile. That county is 329 times bigger than Rappahannock County. It is twice as large as Virginia. This brings up an interesting point. Population density is calculated by dividing population by square miles. For Rappahannock County, the 1999 estimated population of 7,664 people divided by the county's area of 267 square miles gives 29 people per square mile. You can picture this at Massie's Corner going west on Route 211. Starting at Massie’s Corner and looking up Route 522 to the foothills of Little Mulky Mountain is I Clip It Don Audette one mile. Run that same distance out to the top of Big Mulky Mountain to get two sides of a square mile. Unroll the landscape back toward you for the square mile. Picture 29 people living in that space in 11 houses (2.65 people per house). Since Virginia sets no lower limit for a county's population, and Highland County still exists with a population of 2,480 only people, maybe that might be a good "too-few" figure for Rappahannock County. Or, maybe another way would be to take an average of the 1999 estimated population figures for the above-listed eight counties. inis turns out to be b,o»4 people. Is that a good minimum? What do other states do? Surprisingly, 21 states have constitutions or state laws that specify in some detail what it takes to form a new county. Ten states have settled on a minimum of about 400 square miles for a county. Alabama and Arkansas stipulate that 600 square miles are needed, while Texas holds out for 700 square miles. On the low end, Arizona requires only 100 square miles of private land. Minimum populations vary all over the place, from only 700 qualified voters in Tennessee to 15,000 people in Oklahoma. Of 11 states with laws on population minimums for a new county to be formed, the average comes out to be about 6,000 people. There are also a few legal oddities. Six states require that any new county line resulting from territory taken from an old county must be a certain distance, seven to twelve miles, from the county courthouse of the old county. This may be a throwback to an era when court sessions meant market days and accompanying socializing, drinking, gossip, etc. There was a need to prevent such markets from being too close to each other for competition reasons. Henry of Bracton, an English judge back in the mid-thirteenth century, 750 years ago, ruled that no market was to be within seven miles of an older market as it would be a "nuisance." It would draw off business from the older market. In those days, a reasonable day's journey was 20 miles. Bracton stated that it took 1/3 of a day, or seven miles, to get to court or market, 1/3 of a day to transact business, and 1/3 of a day to get home before dark. Another oddity is South Carolina's criteria for a new county. It is based solely on shape. No new county may be created that has a length greater than four times the narrowest width of the central part of the new county. Back to our problem. Yet another way would be to take the lowest population ever rerorrled for Rannnhannnclf County. That was 5,199 people in the 1970 census. Drawing all these figures together, we have the following to work with: Average of 500 people in and around each of Rappahannock's five villages: 2,500 Least populous Virginia county (Highland County) in 1999: 2,480 Least densely populated U.S. county (North Slope Borough in Alaska) in 1999: 7,089 Average of the eight least populous counties in Virginia in 1999: 5,884 Average of legal minimum populations for new counties in certain states: 6,000 Rappahannock County’s lowest recorded population (1970 census) 5,199 What to do? Why not take an average, round off, and suggest that as the number below which there would be "too-few ' people in Rappahannock County. The answer? 5,000 people, or a population density of 19 people per square mile. Not too scientific. In fact, it is breathtaking math. But, you have to admit it sounds reasonable. Next time, what are "toomany" people for At A Glance County Highland Bath Craig Surry King and Queen Bland Charles City County Rappahannock 1999 Est. Population 2,480 4,926 4,942 6,484 6,540 6,795 7,240 7,664 Area in Square Miles 416 532 330 279 316 359 183 267 Population Density 6 9 15 23 21 19 40 29 Rae's Place Deli, Nancy Reeve, Rucker Farm, the Sheriffs Office, Rose Ann Sharp, Sharp Rock Vineyard, Smokehouse Winery, Sunnyside Farm, Sunset Hills Farm, Sutton Place, Tom and Brian Taylor, Waterpenny Farm, Ed and Cindy Wayland and Jane Wilson. Once again, thank you to all the wonderful supporters of our local public schools, and we hope we ll see you at next year's "Taste of Rappahannock." Linda Dietel and Cheri Woodard Co-chairmen In Brief Route 667 to close Oct. 2-6 Route 667 (Estes Mills Road), between US 211 and Route 600 near Sperryville, will be closed to traffic the week of Oct. 2-6 to allow crews from the Virginia Department of Transportation to replace a bridge over the Thornton River. While the work is scheduled to take five days, complications with weather could result in delays. Soloists entertain Students from the Rappahannock County Band, accompanied by Lynne Fournier and Leslie Nichols, provided music for the 170 guests attending Headwater's "Taste of Rappahannock on Sept. 16. Performers included: Anna Kreyling, clarinet; Lara Kreyling, Anna Kreyling, Lindsey Neill-Dore, clarinet trio; Lauren Powell, oboe; Larry Oliver, trumpet: Tom Pendleton, trumpet; Kayla Hill, flute; Kelsey Hutcheson, clarinet: Nicole Hess, flute; Houston Haynes, percussion; Erin Opseth, flute; Holly Long, flute; Wendy Gillis, alto saxophone; Samantha Breedon, soprano. Following the program the performers were joined by Annie Reeves and Alex Kohler to help as servers for the dinner which was held at the Old Washington School. The participation of these students and their teachers merited a Headwaters contribution to the Rappahannock County Band. Democrats meet Tuesday The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold its last regular monthly meeting before Election Day on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. Bumper stickers and yard signs for both senator 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 warmly welcomed. "This is a great time for new and old Democrats to work together for A1 Gore, Joe Lieberman

Library From Page A1 , rivalry by creating more inclusive societies that transcend the older cultural roots of their citizens. The trend in this direction, says Coon, seems unstoppable given current technological change, and it augurs well for a future without war. This perspective undergirds the author's optimistic view of the long-term future of humanity. Culture Wars and the Global Village has garnered praise from thinkers, writers, scientists, and policy makers. Former National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski describes the book as "an ambitious effort to understand the broad trends of social evolution, at a time of perplexing and accelerating historical change." Like any work of this complexity, however, Culture Wars and the Global Village is also bound to stimulate some differing points of view. RAAC invites you to come participate in what promises to be a lively discussion with author Carl Coon on Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. Battle From Page A1 prohibited by the ordinance. He said that in no case did Sprint propose to site towers in wooded areas, several are located on scenic byways, and there was "no attempt to spend any money to mitigate the impact (of the towers) on the county. He said that the "RCCA urges the Planning Commission to scrutinize with skepticism," and he offered them the RCCA's support and assistance. Bill Dobrovir said that the Sprint/PCS application has raised certain questions including the validity of their proposed number of towers, and the "stick it in your face designs they have proposed." Robert Weinberg pointed to the question of the constitutionality of portions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and thb fact that Rappahannock would not have adopted what that law requires of us "unless coerced." He suggested that "we should take a stand and not assume that the Federal government is going to make us do anything.” Nol Putnam said that he lives at "ground zero" for the proposed Huntly tower and said that sight lines for it will include Chester Gap, Skyline Drive, and the Marriott Ranch, and he requested that 1 PermaTreal PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com 829-0000 the county ask Sprint to put up balloons at proposed sites and to the proposed tower heights so that residents can visually gauge the impacts of the towers. John Kiser suggested that the Sprint application is "out of compliance" with the ordinance, and that Sprint should be told to "go back to the drawing board." Phil Irwin reminded attendees that the county set a precedent a quarter of a century ago when it successfully took on a public utility and he said that "we should set a precedent again." Pat Saltonstall noted that the proposed Ben Venue tower is in an agricultural/forestal district, and said that committing to participation in such a district, as she did, guarantees "protection from industrial or commercial intrusions of any kind." Ms. Saltonstall characterized the siting of a tower in an agricultural/forestal district as a "violation of prior agreements with landowners," and she suggested that the county obtain an opinion from the Attorney General of Virginia regarding this issue. Ms. Saltonstall raised other key issues in her statement, and concluded by asking: "to the tower landowners, how could you settle for so little for allowing so much harm to our precious land and to your neighbors?" RLEP President Jim Gannon commented that he reviewed the application and "wondered whether they [Sprint/PCS] even read the ordinance . . . they're giving you the Frank Sinatra song— I'll do it my way." Bill Dietel said that "This is the hottest issue to confront the county. The only way we'll come out of this together is to slow this thing to a crawl . . ." County Administrator John McCarthy said that it was important to keep a record of all proceedings related to the application review process, and he noted that the 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 j (Upstairs from the Social Sdajrity 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 __;_L___ . _l_ We're not just Physician Referral anymore. 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Pursuing Pat Saltonstall's question, Commission member Tom Junk remarked that *the county should ask the Virginia Attorney General whether it was legal to site a tower in an agricultural/forestal district, and County Attorney Peter Luke said that he would do so. Board of Supervisors representative Ron Frazier asked if a tax rollback would be applied to those tower site landowners whose property was in land use, and Mr. Luke said that a roll-back would be assessed, and that it was the responsibility of the Commission of Revenue to do so when any such change in use was effected. Sprint/PCS application returned Prior to the public comments, the Planning Commission discussed procedures and schedules for hearing the application. Mr. Luke noted that, under the County ordinance, the Planning Commission has 90 days to make a decision, and could request an additional sixty days from the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors then has "reason*able time1' to act upon the Planning Commissions recommendations. Mr. Luke suggested that the Commission "make an early determination as to whether you can get done within the 90 days and request, if needed, the additional 60 days." He also noted that further extensions are possible with the consent of the applicant. Mr. McCarthy suggested that the initial public hearing be held on Oct. 18 at the high school auditorium and, at that time, a determination will be made as to how to proceed. It is likely that a series of public hearings will be held throughout the fall and winter, and they may be divided by proposed tower site. The application review clock however, does not start until an application has been accepted as complete, and the Sprint/PCS application was returned by Mr. McCarthy on Sept. 15 because it was not. In his letter to Sprint's legal representative, McCandlish, Kaine & Grant, Mr. McCarthy raised a number of points requiring clarification. Among other issues, Sprint/PCS is taken to task for discrepancies and violations of the County's ordinance related to tower height. The ordinance specifies a height limit of 199 feet, and Mr. McCarthy points out that the Woodville and Huntly towers are described as being 199 feet in the engineering drawings and 2Q5 feet in a table, and in an enclosure the Huntly tower is shown as 260 feet. He also notes that the Woodville, Huntly, Amissvule and Sperryville towers are shown as requiring on-board lighting, which is prohibited by the ordinance unless a waiver is granted. Additional discrepancies are noted or clarifications requested in areas including bonding, couse, setback, liability insurance, justification of site choices, landowner agreements, signal propagation maps, environmental assessment, collapse characteristics, and numbers of antenna. Presumably, the October hearing will take place only if Sprint/PCS responds to this letter in a timely fashion. Wiese adaptive reuse The only "New Business" conducted at the September Planning Commission meeting was the hearing of John and Margaret Wiese's application for a special exception to use the former Viewtown Store building ”as a church with associated facilities." John Wiese said that he would "like to do what we are already doing," and noted that they have been using the store as a church for the past two and one-half months, and for "Youth Alive" functions for the past six months. A large group of supporters of the church and the youth group spoke in favor of the application. Gene Nicholson noted that it was to be a temporary facility for the church because it was not large enough to house the growing membership, and others spoke of the benefit to the community of both the church and the Saturday 111^1 i V AU VC Vl> A. * V VC V- V* » The sole voice in opposition was that of adjoining property owner, Helen Dixon. Mrs. Dixon, who has been at the center of several recent Amissville-area development proposals, referred to a letter that she had written "showing things that need to be looked at before reaching a decision.” Commission members appeared generally in favor of the application, but concerns were noted about parking, the screening of parking from Mrs. Dixon's property, the down shielding of lighting, and limitations on outside music. After establishing conditions that addressed these concerns, the Commission voted unanimously to forward the application to the Board of Supervisors. The conditions imposed are that parking must be screened from the adjoining property, all new exterior lighting must be down shielded, no music is permitted after 10:30 p.m., and the approval will be subjected to a 12 month review. Memories From Page A2 dogwood trees are bright with scarlet. Red is the dominant color for autumn berries. The elegant spicebush grows along streams; female plants sport shiny red fruits. Female holly trees with bright red berries are everywhere in the northern Virginia Piedmont. There is a deciduous holly, winterberry, that, after loosing it's leaves, reveals clusters of bright red berries that glow at the tops of twigs. Birds like them all. It's not only red berries that hollies produce. Some species near the coast have black fruits that birds find just as tempting as red ones. 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The temperature had dropped below freezing during the night and the sun had quickly warmed the black fruits the next day, causing them to ferment. The waxwings had feasted on these and the whole flock lurched drunkenly from tree to tree, from one electric line to another. I followed them with my camera and telephoto lens. I also dodged copious droppings. Our car was parked under a tree favored by the inebriated waxwings; it was besplatted purple. I have strayed from the bright colors of October berries. The flowering dogwood, cornus florida, is known to all Virginians. There are other species of dogwood that produce berries in a fine array of colors: one has white fruits, another produces pale blue berries, and yet another has fruits of a deep blue-black. No matter the color, birds find them acceptable travel food. rrencn mulberry, also known as "Beauty Berry," produces handsome clusters of lilac, shading-to-violet, berries along its twigs. Poison ivy sports white fruits that thrushes in particular find mighty palpable; as a result, the plant sprouts up in all kinds of places. I just found two little, most unwelcome, plants in my wildflower garden. No doubt a hermit thrush perched in the red maple tree that hangs over the garden I designed for herbaceous native spring wild flowers. Poison ivy is native, but is certainly not wanted there. Oriental bittersweet is another introduced vine that has become dangerously invasive; it takes over and crowds out our elegant natives. Unfortunately, birds love them. There is a native bittersweet, celastrus scandens, which is just as handsome. It is rare, however. It is my wish to find a supplier of the native species so I and others can plant it and replace the oriental bittersweet which is causing real problems for many native species. Of all the native shrubs or small trees with beautiful fruits, I find viburnums the handsomest. Birds like them also but for different reasons. Virginia viburnums come with colorful common names: wild raisin, nannyberry, sheepberry, blackhaw and arrowwood. All are beautiful. Foamy clusters of white flowers in May produce the blue fruits birds like so much. It's good to be an October berry-watcher. Note: The "memories" column continues with this selection from Oct. 1, 1997.

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 September 27, 2000 Potter's Ridge: Tour House A By Bette Mahoney Rappahannock News Writer Potter's Ridge, the home of artist and potter, Jeanne Drevas and her husband, Carl Aplin, stands at the end of Potter's Ridge Lane, a gravel road off Route 681. Nestled in deep forest, it is a twenty-five year work in progress. It is one of the three homes the public will see during the 44th Annual Dried Flower Sale and House Tour scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 21-22. The Episcopal Churchwomen of Trinity Church, Washington sponsors this Rappahannock County event each year. Potter's Ridge, designed and built by Ms. Drevas, started with materials salvaged from the 1930’s condemned Amissville garage bought by Ms. Drevas for one dollar when US 211 was widened 25 years ago. Availability of gleaned materials and their dimensions determine the look and size of the house which is built on ten cut locust trees that soar up through the second floor and support the roof. The exposed trees, in addition, support the beautiful handmade curving wild cherry dining table and other artistic features. Woods of many varieties are used in the house both to decorate and for function. Oak and chestnut boards from the garage are used in the living room and kitchen. Spindles of a variety of saplings, twisted by encircling honeysuckle vines, provide support for stairwell railings. The closets upstairs have honeysuckle handles. The wild cherry tree used in the dining table was also used to make the coffee table. The front door includes stained glass inserted in a carved oak frame. Work on the structure has continued over the years. For example, greenhouses were added, at either side of the entrance, using recycled glass from the unique 1950's modern glass structures of Hollin Hills in Alexandria where Ms. Drevas grew up. Marriage has increased the building activities with not one but two bathrooms complete with handmade sinks and counters to replace Ms. Drevas's outhouse. Aplin is the behind the scenes debugger of some of Drevas's wilder schemes. A second structure and new addition to the old studio, includes "adobe" features around the windows and a second floor exhibition room. While the structure of the house is remarkable, it is the inside that is really notable. The house is filled with carvings, drawings and treasures gathered from Drevas and Aplin's three-year stays in Thailand as well as sculptures, pots and other work created by Drevas. Beautiful quilts designed by Drevas were made in Thailand featuring Hmong hill tribe clothing. A visitor could spend hours looking at each piece carefully. The handsome garden includes a 25-yeair old wisteria hanging over the house and entry. The newest addition in the garden is a recently completed fish pool near the kitchen deck. Drevas and Aplin can sit on the deck and watch the goldfish swim in the pool among the waterfall and native Johanna Day goes to Broadway By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Local talent Johanna Day is ending a two month post-off Broadway, pre-Broadway respite back home in Rappahannock County with family and friends. Youngest daughter of Eileen Day of Sperryville and Walter Day of Flint Hill, and sister to scads (well eight, anyway), Johanna will return to Manhattan this week to perform in Proof with Mary-Louise Parker, Ben Shenkman, and Larry Bryggman at the Walter Kerr Theater on Broadway. This may not be the culmination of an acting career for Johanna, but it's her first on-Broadway production and it surely ought to provide ample L Johanna Day she soon made the full-time jump into acting. An early break for her was a successful audition at the Circle Repertory Company. Circle had acting workshops and Johanna was cast in the workshop musical, "Three Postcards". It proved to be a workshop success, and was moved to the company's main stage, off-Broadway. "Three Postcards" did not lead Johanna to Hollywood and a new Rolls Royce, but it did lead her to a good commercial agent, and parts in Rite-Aide, Jello and other ads, and a K-Mart commercial with Rosie Donnell and Penny Marshall. It also was the beginning of much more acting, both in New York and elsewhere. Johanna's credits include parts in How I Learned to Drive with Mollv Rintrwald. tocus on her talents and bring her even greater opportunity in the future. It's been awhile since Johanna performed in "Daisey Belle" at the Rappahannock County Elementary School with Gary Leake, Donna Gore, Ivan Deal, Belinda Burke, and Chet Fannon ®MD+ITl Rappahannock News®MDrr, March 13, 1975), and she has now outdistanced those play-mates, at least in terms of acting fame. Her success has not been overnight though, and this busy actress has paid her dues since leaving the county. Her career started with an invitation to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York for a year of school^) and two if she proved her talents. She did, and graduated from the Academy to their production company (only 19 of 50 did so). Johanna also began the typical side career of nightclub waiting to pay the bills, but that all-nighter of a vocation proved counterproductive and Oedipus, All Things Considered, Once in a Lifetime with John Conlee and Tony Carlin, The Country Club, Three Tall Women, Blue Window, My Sister in this House, Two Small Bodies, Vick's Boy and a part in the upcoming Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson movie, Unbreakable. "Get there early," Johanna said, "I'm just in the first scene." Her impending Broadway engagement in Proof is the result of a successful off-Broadway run of that play at the Manhattan Theatre Club. Unusually glowing reviews from New York theater critics John Simon,. Donald Lyons, Linda Winer, and Bruce Weber helped to launch the Broadway production of the play that will preview starting Oct. 10 and open Oct. 24 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (212-239-6200). Look for Johanna in that play. She'll be the one who says, "Better. . . . much," in the opening lines of her first Broadway performance. Noted pianist to play at The Theatre The distinguished international pianist Haskell Small will give a recital of classical and more recent music at The Theatre at Washington on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. Haskell Small’s "dazzlingly prodigious technique," has been praised by England's Musical Times. He has performed with great success in major European capitals, South America, Japan and China. American audiences have enthusiastically acclaimed his recitals at Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall in New York, at the Kennedy Center and the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., and at the Spoleto Festival. The program for the concert promises to be unusually varied. It spans a range from a Mozart sonata and Schubert waltzes to early 20th century works by French composers Francis Poulenc ( "Mouvements Perpetuels") and Erik Satie ("Sports et Divertissements") and from there to three dances by the Argenitinian composer Alberto Ginastera and to Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu’s "Rain Tree Sketch." Haskell Small is a composer as well as a pianist, and as part of the Oct. 7 program he has agreed to play the first movement of his "Symphony for Solo Piano." The Washington Post has written of Haskell Small's piano playing that "technical prowess became poetry . . . each note a liquid jewel." Praise for his work as a composer includes The New York Times (" . . . atmospheric sonorities, satire, and whimsy"), Ovation Magazine ("Disarmingly direct and totally charming"). Fanfare has succinctly praised both the pianist and the composer: "Recommended as that special treat, good new music well played." Tickets for the concert at The Theatre at Washington on Oct. 7 are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Seating is reserved. For reservations and information phone the Theatre at 540-675-1253 or send e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. Photos courtesy of Bette Mahoney ON TOUR: An outside and inside shot of Potter’s Ridge, home of Jeanne Drevas and husband Carl Aplin. plants. Somehow frogs have found their way to this ridge top pond. House tour .visitors are sure to find this unusual house very interr esting. For a brochure or more information about the tour, tea and flower sale, contact Trinity Church at 540675-3716. Goldenrod Gently playing with the breeze a stand of goldenrod offers rolling hills domain respite from falling leaves... They tremble from October rain tred lightly on the sod nodding company with the wildest mums bedded with golden grain... Proudly waving stands of gold their swaying golden flags salute to those of us that watch our autumn fields unfold... Who could tell at summer s reach those weeds along the road would grow so tall and elegant and sing their golden song... Butterflies land on golden flowers their wings that flutter say they know naught of tomorrows frost they only have today... / As feathers flirt with flying kites our goldenrod's sweet face do a dance of stand-up-gold amongst the queen anne's lace.. Cynthia Stamps Woodville

TW. Church 4 Activities Missionary Day at First Baptist First Baptist Church in Washington will have annual Missionary Day on Sunday, Oct. 1 with Sunday School at 9:45 followed by morning worship at 11 with communion. Pastor Wendell Grant will be preaching. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m. Afternoon services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Robert C. Stone Jr., choirs and congregation from Mt. Zion in Locust Grove. All are welcome. Mrs. Dorothy Butler is the Missionary President. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell , Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. ; Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Gid Broion Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Sen/ice 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Fellowship group to meet The New Harvest Christian Fellowship is presently meeting at the Viewtown Store with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10:30 and evening service at 7. A mid-week service is held in various homes in the community. For more information call 937-9993 or 937-5210 or 937-4929. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Oct. 1 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Rev. Michael E. Tinsley, Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a m. Worship 11 a.m. FT Baptist Rev. Randi Maki Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Gregory Hickerson and Angela Pullen Angela Pullen to wed in October Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Ray Pullen Sr. of Sperryville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Rae to Gregory Daniel Hickerson of Chester Gap. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Daniel Hickerson Jr. of Chester Gap. Miss Pullen and Mr Hickerson are both graduates of Rappahannock County High School. The bride-to-be is employed by Dr. Alfred C. Griffin in Warrenton. Mr Hickerson is employed by Waterloo Motors Inc. of Warrenton. An October wedding is being planned. Foothills tourism partnership formed A coalition of Tourism professionals from the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock have formed the Foothills Tourism Partnership. The Foothills Tourism Partnership is partial funded by grants from the Virginia State Regional Competitiveness Act, which is administered by the Rappahannock Rapidan Regional Partnership. In addition, the Virginia Tourism Cooperation has awarded grants. Local tourism departments have also contributed financial matches. The Foothills Tourism Partnership has developed a brochure of sample attractions from the five county area including antiques, accommodations, outdoor recreation, golfing, wineries, restaurants, special events, and historical and Civil War sites. The brochure is available by calling toll free 1-877-2701315. A web site has been developed which provides more detail than the brochure and can be accessed at www.visitfoothills.org. For more information or for electronic copies of enclosed display ad please call Milton Pierce at 829-7451. Methodist Board j met at church The Flint Hill United Methodist Church Administrative Board met at the church Thursday evening, Sept. 14. Those present were Merlin Shorb, Mary Curtis, Doug Bywaters, Mary Frances Bywaters, M.H. Brady, Barbara Gentry, Mabel Lillard, Barbara Jamison and Allen Brown. Louise McCulloch returned to her home last Sunday after visiting with relatives in North Carolina. Recent visitors of Mrs. Edna Lillard were Mark and Diane Graves and Wayne Graves and Allison Lillard. Elizabeth and Bill Welch attended a pizza party at the Washington Baptist Church on Sunday. The community was shocked to hear of the passing of Larrie Welch. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Our sympathy to his family The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays. The public is welcome. The family of the late Moffett and Alice Lillard Brady of Flint Hill had a reunion over the Labor Day weekend. Those attending were: Louise McCulloch, M.H. Brady, Libby Brady Bennett, Loretta Brady, wife of the late Robert Brady and Tony, Jimmy and Ellen Bennett Joback, daughter of Libby, Alice, Amy and Joey of Flint Hill. Also present were: Beverly and E.J. Pullen, son of the late Mary Alice Brady Pullen Atkins, Ashley and Jay of Warrenton, Ken and Cathy Crane Csieslak, daughter of Ernie and Thelma Brady Crane, Jennifer, Michael and Rebecca of Ruther Glen. Out-of-state attendees were: Irene Brady Hamilton of High Point, N.C., Linda Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR ; 987-8136 and Jack Hamilton, son of' Irene Brady Hamilton, and Misty of Thomasville, N.C. Also, Pat Hamilton Bruce, daughter of Irene, of Waco, Texas, Pam Hamilton Garner, daughter of Irene Brady Hamilton, Lauren and Brady, Janet Hamilton Maness, daughter of Irene Brady Hamilton, and Carson, all of High Point, N.C. Others included Bill, Lansberry, grandson of the late Robert Brady, Carol Brady Barnhart, daughter of Charles and Adam, all of Front Royal, Ellen and Charles Brady, Warren and Lisa McCormick, daughter of Charles Brady of Warrenton, Linda and Brady of Oakton,. Mabel Lillard, aunt of the Bradys and Jean Lillard, cousin of the Bradys. Others enjoying the event were: Kevin Underwood of Bristow, Viola Roltsch of Linden, Judy Brown of Manassas, Jason Thomas and Justin Frazier, both of Nokesville and Cassandra Payne. On Saturday afternoon, the family met at the cabin of, Linda and Richard Brady at the top of Bean Hollow for a * great time of hiking, fishing,, picnicking and blue grass music. On Sunday, everyone was at the Joback home in Flint Hill for swimming, music and more picnicking. Everyone had a wonderful. day. Have a wonderful weekend and give me a call with news for the Flint Hill column. Normans welcome new baby boy Jim and Kim Norman of Sperryville are proud to announce the birth of a son, Matthew Ryan on Aug. 31. Matthew weighed seven pounds and ten ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Bobby and Gloria Jenkins of Culpeper, Sadie Norman of Woodville and the late David Norman. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. 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God’s love is perpetuated in their smiles... their eyes. Worship regularly. Pray often. The Bible tells us we are made in image of our Creator. May we always be His true reflection. the \ God’s True Reflection Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Si James James James James James James 1:1*11 1:12-27 2:1-11 2:14-26 3:1-11 4:1-17 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyrigm 2000. Keistei-Wiliams Newspaper Services, P 0 Bo* 8005 Diartonesvrtte. VA 22906, ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt. 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888 • Culpeper Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

Hall couple returns from United Kingdom Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hall of Old Hollow recently returned from a trip to the United Kingdom where they visited the Isle of Skye, the Western Isles of Harris and Lewis, and parts of the Highlands and Borders region of Scotland. Before returning home they also attended the International Sheep Dog TVials, held this year in Armathwaite in the north of England. The "International" is the World Series of sheep dog trials. On an immense course resembling the sheep herding farms of Britain, two lots of ten sheep are released about 800 yards from a Border Collie dog and it's handler. The dog must go out on the right or left side as instructed and gather the first lot through a gate, then return on the other side to gather the second lot through a different gate and unite the two lots. The dog must then bring the sheep to the shepherd, drive them several hundred yards back through two more gates before bringing them into a shedding ring where five marked sheep must be separated from the others and then guided into a small pen. Except for the shedding and penning, the shepherd must remain at his post and the dog is directed over these great distances by whistles and calls. Many dogs fail to complete the course in the 30 minute time limit, particularly when the sheep fail to cooperate. One of the best things about the International is the people, both competitors and spectators. They are mostly farmers and shepherds with Border Collies of their own and stories to tell of life in the hills tending sheep for a living. There are many local sheep dog trials held in Virginia if you want to watch these wonderful dogs work. Mr. and Mrs. Hall are owners of a Border Collie and are training their dog to herd sheep. Katherine and Bob Gregg of Las Vegas, Nev., are spending this week with her mother, Mrs. Lorene Dwyer and other family members. Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Clatterbuck and Mrs. Sally Keyser visited their cousin, David Milton Baker at Rectortown this week. Mrs. Lorene Dwyer, Mrs. Joyce Pullen and Mrs. Katherine Gregg visited Mrs. Cleo Lewis at the Loving Care Nursing Home in Front Royal last Thursday. They found Mrs. Lewis in good spirits and doing well. Mr. David Clatterbuck, originally from Rappahannock and now living in Culpeper is a patient in the Culpeper Memorial Hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Hazel Deal of Sperryville will have hip surgery on Sept. 28 at the Winchester Medical Center. Please remember her in your prayers. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser attended a surprise birthday party Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Danny Keyser in Winchester. They both celebrate birthdays this week. Wayne Baldwin and Miss Anne Dwyer will leave this week for a vacation in Ireland. They will attend the O'Dwyer reunion in Cashel and other places of interest. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship services at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1. Everyone is invited. The Sperryville Fire Department Auxiliary is seeking craft vendors for their msmmmm Photo courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hall BORDER COLLIE: Bonnie working sheep. annual fall festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14. Anyone wishing to display crafts, etc. should contact Diane Weakley at 987-8275. A quilt contest and a pie contest will also be held. The quilts must be handmade. Pies, which should be apple or pumpkin will also be judged. Those wishing to enter their goodies should call Marsha Thompson at 987-8530. Both Mrs. Weakley and Mrs. Thompson request that calls be made before 9 p.m. Residents are encouraged to support this annual event. The Rappahannock Historical Society held a fund raiser at Montpelier on Sunday and was well represented by Sperryville residents. Call me with your news and make it a good week. Activities abound in Amissville Happy Autumn everyone! I'm not quite ready to give up wearing shorts, but I can deal with 75 and 80 degrees with out the humidity. Amissville Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to come to revival, starting Sunday Oct. 1 at the morning worship service. At 11 a.m. Dr. David Johnson will be speaking. A covered dish luncheon will be served immediately following the service. Then on Sunday night through Friday night, service will begin at 7. Every night there will be special music, and great sermons. The nursery will be open for babies 0-24 months and the toddler room is for children two through four years of age. If you would like more information call the church office at 937-6159. The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department is accepting donations for their annual fall auction. The auction is set for Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. If you have items in your attic, basement, or garage that you would like to get rid and get a tax right off, bring it to the firehouse and let them get rid of it for you. If you need items picked up call the station at 937-5125 or Paul Poling at 937-5205, Jack Atkins at 937-5282 or J.B. Amissville *<tl* ' _ , l By AMY HITT 937-3401 Carter at 937-4218. Have you noticed the new Post Office Site? It is looking pretty good. They are looking to move in the first of January, so the folks at the old post office will have to deal with the Christmas rush in their small quarters. But I am sure they are looking forward to being in a new building. I have been told that there will be double the amount of post office boxes, and plenty of parking. If you want to see what it is going to look like, check out the Amissville.com web site. Also, on the site is all the Fall Festival information. The list of vendors, community groups and participating businesses are all on the AACA page. I would like to take this week to thank all of the people who have been working all year on this event: Victoria Miller, Sharon Komar, Nancy Waldron, Mary Hoffer, Frank Woodville social notes • The Rappahannock Historical Society fund raiser picnic was held at Montpelier on Sunday afternoon. Many Woodville residents were in attendance including Richard, Rena, Die, Michele dnd Walter Milton Burke, Mary Wiley, Dan and Bessie Norman, Doris Jones and John Mann, June Clark and Misty Hitt, Bob and Roberta Anderson. Everyone enjoyed the barbecue and Cooter and his Garage Band. The eighth annual Woodville Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7 at H.B. and Betty Wood's Orchard Overlook on Red Oak Mountain. Woodville By JUNE CLARK 987.8827 A hog is to be roasted and music will be provided by a bluegrass band. There will be games for the kids. Mark your calendar. Have a great week! Schmid, Jack Hargrove, Denny May, Glenn Hoffer, Paul Komar, Steve Miller, Paul Poling, Paul Payne for helping me with the Fire Department questions, The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors for letting us use the carnival grounds, all the local businesses that are involved the day of the festival and anyone else that has helped us the last several months. Lynn Moriarity for all her hard work on the Amissvill.com website. I hope everyone is looking forward to a wonderful day in and around our village. There will be lots of great food, fantastic crafts and some excellent displays and demonstrations. Mountain View Dog Agility will be having an obstacle course for the dogs. So bring your dog and put them through the course. The 4-H Horse & Pony Club will be doing a demonstration at the Llama Ranch of dressage for you horse lovers and potential members of their group. There will be live music at three different places and the Rappahannock County High School Band will be performing. The AACA will be having a silent auction at the festival grounds. Thank you to all the people that donated items for the auction. Check out the Amissville.com web site for all the details. I hope to see many of you at the 12 different locations on Oct. 14. Randy and Debbie Smith would like to thank everyone in the community for all support during this difficult time. Randy is at home still recovering from liver cancer surgery. For those of you who don’t know him, he is an employee of the Culpeper Fire and Rescue Company and has been a Volunteer at the Amissville Fire Department since high school. Randy has given countless hours to Amissville and Culpeper in his fire department career. Debbie and Randy have three boys Trey, Vernon and Jason. Randy is the son of Everett and Louise Smith of Amissville. If you would like to send them a card, their address is RO.Box 24, Amissville, Va. 20106. Happy birthday to two permanent fixtures at Hackley's Store: Hazel Gray and Jim Wiles. You can see them any morning on the porch at the store. I hope everybody has a great week! Say a prayer for Louise Smith who took a fall on Sunday! HOST FAMILIES NEEDED TATIASA. l~ yrs HAO), 16 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: MCttOHMTMM Michelle at 703-518-5035 1-800-785-9040 WHeast@aol.com WORLD HERITAGE IS A PLBUC BENEFIT. NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION Want the local weather? Visit our web site at www.trmescommunity.com * Upcoming Events Hunter safety course offered A hunter safety Course will be offered at Amissville fire hall on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 1 to 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For additional information call Jim Bankston at 937-5192. Family portraits to be taken Get your family, friends, relatives and co-workers to have their picture taken at Amissville United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 21 and help the church raise som. ' ’<<s for the building fund. For only $5 each family will have t! i portrait taken by a professional photographer and will receive a 10x13 color portrait free. Additional portraits may also be purchased. To sign up contact Mary Holmes at 347-0072 or Edie Fishback at 937-4910. Coates family reunion set The Ed Coates reunion will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Rappahannock Park on US 211 beginning at 10 a.m. Bring a covered dish and drinks to share. All relatives and friends are invited. Shooting match every Friday A shooting match will be held every Friday night at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company. Rules are: 12 gauge shotguns, only restriction 36 inch barrels and 25 yards. For additional information call 937-4110. Rutherford reunion slated The family of the late William "Jube" and Ella Frazier Rutherford will hold their annual reunion on Oct. 7 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Rappahannock Park pavilion located on US 211 at Washington. All family and friends are invited to bring a covered dish and attend. Fall festival planned for Amissville A fall festival is planned for the Amissville village and will be sponsored by Amissville Area Community Association, Lazy S Llama Ranch and the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department. The all day affair will be held Oct. 14 from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. The event, will be a celebration of rural life in and around Amissville. Eleven different locations will be featured with events planned ; at all venues. Live music, crafts, food, children's activities, animal demos, 4-H displays, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Rappahannock Lions Club, Amissville Ruritans plus a lot more will be featured. For more information check the Amissville.com web site or call Victoria Miller at 937-4298 or Amy Hitt at 937-3401. Cancer Society to sponsor program All Rappahannock citizens are encouraged to attend a pro- \ gram sponsored by the American Cancer Society Board of Rappahannock County. The program, Prostate Cancer ‘ Concerns and Updates will feature speaker, Dr. David K/l. Pfeffer. The program will be held Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. For more information contact Werner Krebser, MD at 631-0821. Playgroup to resume Country Kids Playgroup will resume on Monday, Oct. 2 at the ; Jeffersonton Community Center. New families are welcome to join. The playgroup is a non-profit group for parents/caregivers and children ages infant to five. It meets every Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon from October through April. Toys ! are provided. Crafts and activities are planned. Optional field ' trips are also planned. Minimum dues are collected to defray cost of rent. Call Barbara Verhaalen at 349-3185 for information. Yoga with Lilo Do you want to be more flexible and feel better physically as I well as mentally? Join us. Yoga with Lilo will be held at the Trinity 1 Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 675-3584 for more information. ; Berry family reunion set I The family of James Adrian and Bertha Ellen Clark Berry ! would like to invite family and friends to their annual reunion ; Sunday, Oct. 1 at the Rappahannock Park near Washington. ■ "Please bring a covered dish and join in the reunion," said a spokesperson. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Crafters sought for festival The Sperryville Fire Department Auxiliary is looking for craft vendors for their fall festival on Oct. 14. Anyone who would like to be a participate of the festival should call Diane Weakley at 987-8275. There will also be a quilt contest as well as a pumpkin and apple pie contest. Anyone wishing to enter their homemade quilt or pie should call Marsha Thompson at 987-8530. No phone calls after 9 p.m. please. Pickin' party scheduled There will be a 4-H pickin' party at Hackley's Country Store in Amissville on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 2-4 p.m. Bring your instrument, singing voice and lawn chair for an afternoon of down ; home fun. Rappahannock 4-H will be selling raffle tickets for a 50/50 raffle and scarecrows and milk jug skeletons to welcome the fall season. All proceeds benefit the Rappahannock County 4-H program for supplies. For further information call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619 or Hackley's Country Store at 937-5373. 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-impact aerobics, floor work, weights and yoga stretches. For information call Beth Levick at 635-6149. Li Hard reunion slated The relatives/descendants of John Henry Lillard are invited are invited to attend a reunion at the Flint Hill fire hall on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a covered dish. RAWL to hold fund raiser The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) is holding its 2000 fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event will be a dinner with dancing and a silent auction. This will be RAWL's major fund-raising effort for this year. Tickets to the dinner, dance and silent auction will be $75 per person, all of which is tax-deductible. For information call 636-3308. Garden Club to present shore On Saturday, Sept. 30 from 2 to 6 p.m., the Madison Garden Club will present a flower show entitled, "An Autumn Day in Historic Rochelle". Arrangements will be showcased at the Ridgeview Bed and Breakfast, owned by Frank and Eleanor D'Amico and at Dark Horse Farm, owned by John and Jean Freeman. Also at the Mt. Nebo Lutheran Church Parish Hall there will be the horticulture specimens plus the special exhibits which will be the History of Rochelle, Native Plants Used by Native Americans and Gathering and Drying flowers. Refreshments will be served and a green offering available. Bike-a-thon scheduled Reynolds Memorial Church will be holding a bike-a-thon to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital on Saturday, Sept. 30. Call Karen Ellis at 987-7212. Trail ride and picnic planned A family trail ride and picnic will be held Sept. 30 at Lizzard Run Farm in Flint Hill to benefit the Front Royal Oratorio Society. There will be two rides to choose from. The picnic will be held following the trail ride. Reservations required for meal count, picnic price is $15. For either ride, $30 per rider which includes picnic. Please feel free to bring your own food and drink to share or devour as you see fit. Contact Kell Achenback at 675-3095 for entry or more information.

On her way to Disney World Nicole Williams, 18, of Amissville has done it again! She has qualified to compete at the National Level of the Miss American Teen Pageant for 2000, to be held at the Hilton at Walt Disney World Resort Village during the week of Nov. 20-26. American Coed State Pageants have been held nationwide annually for the past 16 years in an effort to recognize and award as many outstanding young women throughout America as possible, while encouraging them to set lofty goals for the future. On Friday, Sept. 1 Nicole left for Richmond, with her father, Rev. Larry D. Williams, where she attended a pre-pageant workshop. Later that evening, she attended the "Get Acquainted" party with other junior teens and teens from the state, where she won the "Limbo" contest, after which they returned home. Saturday morning, Nicole, her father and mother, Sonya, all departed again for Richmond where the state pageant officially began at the Richmond Marriott. The morning began with orientation. Various optional contests took place beginning at 11 a.m. Among them were spokes model, sportswear, and talent. At 1:15 p.m. Nicole, and about 50 other teens performed various talents. Williams chose to sing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" an arrangement by Russ Robinson. Saturday night, after the formal wear competition in which her father escorted her, the winners of the optional contests were announced. There was a three way tie in the talent division. Therefore, five girls would repeat their performances Sunday night in the Final Pageant. Williams was one of the five, and on Sunday, again Nicole Williams sang "Over the Rainbow", and placed as third runner up. Now as a finalist, Williams advances to National's in Orlando, Fla., where she is eligible to compete in talent, sportswear, spokes model, cover girl and for hostess. Williams is currently enrolled in her first semester in NOVA Community College where she is majoring in Voice and taking an honors course in English, as that will be her minor. She is the youngest sibling of six. Her activities include singing, dancing, boxing, bowling, mentoring children, going to church (Bethel Baptist of Amissville) with her Daddy and writing songs in h.er spare time. She also enjoys playing with her two puppies, going to the gym, cheer leading and participating in local pageants. In preparation for the upcoming pageant, Ms. Williams will again be accepting sponsor fees. Anyone interested in supporting this effort call 9375610, or send your contribution along with your name and address to 14794 Lee Highway, Amissville, Va., 20106. Sponsors for the state pageant include: Hackley's Country Store, Amissville Post Office, Janice Brown, John Greene, Felicia and Eric Mingo, Rosalie Greene, Janice Williams, Patricia Blocker, Mr. Darrol, and Sonya and Larry Williams. All were listed in the State Pageant Program Book and will also be featured in the National Pageant Program Book. WEDDING STATIONERY! ''limn' / Come in and see our beautiful collection of contemporary wedding stationery • Invitations • Napkins • Bridal Books • Accessories • Announcements v-rr Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, Virginia and we can help you plan your entire wedding. Happafjannock J^etos (703) 675-3338 This weekend at Blue Moon Saturday, Sept. 30 Tom Principato will be performing at Blue Moon on Saturday, Sept. 30. In the 25plus years that guitarist/singer Tom Principato has been plying his trade, more often than not, he's been in the enviable position of getting audiences to collectively drop their jaws in amazement as he reels off one incredible guitar line or tune after another. In short, Tom Principato is a musician’s musician. Perhaps fellow guitarist Pat Metheny said it best: "He has an enormous talent at telling stories in his solos; he doesn't play 'standard' licks." Principato divided the earlier part of his professional career between his hometown of Washington, D.C. and Boston. While in Boston, he was the leader of the legendary band Powerhouse, whose lone album and lively shows made them an East Coast phenomenon. He also did a one year stint with guitarist Geoff Muldaur and recorded an album as a member of his band in 1980. Principato and his band have performed at clubs and festivals throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in Europe (Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Finland, Spain, Greece and Turkey, among others) and St. Croix. Among his many awards are a total of 14 Washington Area Music Association awards Tom Principato and Band (Wammies), including Best Blues Instrumentalist, Best Male Blues Vocalist, Best Blues Recording and Best Blues Album. Principato's latest album, Really Blue, is his fourth release for Ichiban International/Powerhouse Records. Where a few of his recent albums have ventured into other musical territories, Really Blue finds him squarely in the blues corner. Really Blue clearly demonstrates Tom Principato's growth as a singer, songwriter and musician. Mark your calendar for Saturday evening, Sept. 30 at Blue Moon Cafe and enjoy the music of Tom Principato. Peregorys honor son on birthday The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory on Castleton Ford Road was the setting on Saturday to honor their son, Joseph, with a party to celebrate his 15th birthday. He was the recipient of many gifts and good wishes for many more birthdays. In addition to his sister, Jennifer, others in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory, Joel Peregory and son and daughter, Kenny and Heidi, all of Front Royal, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Mrs. Marsha Savage, Devonna and Whitney, Nick Reid and Carey Kelley, all of Rixeyville, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla Matthew and Mark of Culpeper, Anna Woodard, Kristen Frazier and Pat Woodard, all of Amissville, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Loren, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson, Keith and Timmy, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Chrissy, Kevin and Jason, Michael Heflin and Ray Wharton all local of Castleton area. Pastor Sandy Martin and his congregation of New Salem Baptist Church, Route 522, extends an invitation to come and join them this Sunday for their homecoming, Oct. 1, with morning service beginning at 11 a.m. Miss Debbie Zinn and the Hazel River Trio will be providing a program of music. Lunch will be served and there will not be Sunday School this Sunday. If you can't make it to these services, you are invited to their 7:30 p.m. Bible study each Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson entertained with a party Sunday afternoon in Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS {’{v V'-,- . , 987-8802 ■ observance of the 11th birthday of their son, Timmy. In addition to brother Keith, others present were Michael Heflin, Mrs. Montrue Frazier, Joseph and Jennifer Peregory, Kendra Hitt, Eugene Reid, Ray Wharton, Miss Chrissy Grigsby, Betty, Larry and Chriss Jackson, William, Courtney and Katlin Lee. Timmy was showered with gifts and a great time enjoyed by all present. John Lillis of Fredericksburg was a Monday afternoon guest of his uncle and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and sons, Michael and Christopher. We covet your prayers for the following people on our list this week, Albert Goodall in University of Virginia Hospital, Elder Nelson Pettit who is scheduled for heart surgery next week, Roy Wharton, Joyce Hutcherson, Janet Peregory, Rosie Wharton, Mrs. Florine Estes in Overlook Nursing Home, and any others on your mind. Mr. and Mrs. William Corbin, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Racey, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Jenkins spent last weekend in Baltimore, Md., going especially for the wedding of their nephew, Chriss Thomas. Birthday dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Janet Peregory were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal, Kendra Hitt, Michael Heflin and Mrs. Peregory's children, Joseph and Jennifer. Miss Mary Tharp of Aaron Mountain Road and her sister, Mrs. Rosie Wharton, were Thursday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp on Jenkins Avenue. Come out and support the Castleton Volunteer Fire Department by attending their shooting matches each Friday beginning at 7 p.m. Please call 937-4110 for more information. Miss Chrissy Grigsby and Keith Robinson returned home Saturday after a weeks trip to Colorado, where thy visited Keiths mother, Mrs. Virginia Fustona and family in Central City and also visited Black Hawk, Denver, Grand Canyon and Buffalo Bill's grave. Belated birthday wishes go out to Mr. J.T. Dodson of Salem who added another year on Monday and Betty Smith whose day is today, Wednesday and wishes are extended to Brenda Cubbage who celebrates her day on Friday. Mrs. Ray Frazier accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Friday afternoon guests of Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Mrs. Missy Bragg of Culpeper was a Tuesday guest of Mrs. Janet Peregory. Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin and Krystal were in Madison Saturday afternoon for the double header softball game with Madison playing against Amissville. Krystal is a member of the Amissville team. Give me a call with your news and have a great week! Anniversary wishes extended to Baileys. Best wishes to Rev. and Mrs. Phil Bailey, pastor and his wife of the Washington Baptist Church who have a wedding anniversary on Friday, Sept. 29. Happy belated birthday to Mrs. Jean Butler who had her day on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas were Saturday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mrs. Ruth Clark was Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Saturday evening Mrs. Alice Butler entertained with a birthday dinner for her daughter, Alicia McGuire of Vienna. Those attending were her husband Kevin, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Butler of Falls Church, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Butler, Mrs. Erma Jenkins and Michael Berta. Happy wedding anniversary to Jeff and Jean Butler who will have their dav on among tnose attending a lupperware party at Edie Falls in Woodville on Sunday afternoon. Happy birthday to Bruce Brown in Woodville who has his day on Friday, Sept. 27. Mrs. Ferol Simpson of McLean was a Monday overnight guest of Mrs. Alice Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Butler of Falls Church were weekend guests of his mother, Mrs. Alice Butler. burtday, (Jet. 1. The youth group of the Washington Baptist Church will meet at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening at the church. Happiness consists not in possessing much, but in being content with what we now possess. He who wants little always has enough." Have a great week! I E Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338. **11

Isabel Butler Born in county Isabel Rutherford Butler, 86, of Front Royal died Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Clearview Manor in Bentonville. Graveside services were conducted on Friday, Sept. 22 at Prospect Hill Cemetery with Pastor Theresa Hoffman. Mrs. Butler was born Nov. 12, 1914 in Rappahannock County, daughter of Keiffer and Mollie Mills Rutherford. After the death of her parents in 1918, she came to live with her aunt and uncle, Richard and Lucy Mills. At the age of fifteen she went to work at the Schwarzenbach-Huber Company (Silk Mill) and was employed there until the company closed in the late 1960's. She retired from the Hy-Wy Restaurant where she worked as a cook for ten years. She was predeceased in 1955 by her husband, Dennis Bryant Butler. Survivors include her daughter, Darlene K. Strother of Front Royal; a nephew, Kenneth L. Campbell of Laurel, Md., who made his home with Mrs. Butler; her sister, Pauline R. Keatts of Front Royal; one grandson, Bryan W. Strother of Langley Air Force Base in Newport News. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Kathleen Newton Winchester resident Kathleen R. Newton, 72, of Winchester died Friday, Sept. 15 at Winchester Medical Center. Graveside services were held on Monday, Sept. 18 at the Sperryville Cemetery. Mrs. Newton was born in Winchester on June 7, 1928, the daughter of the late Luther B. and Josie Smedley Racer. She attended Rappahannock County School. Mrs. Newton was a receptionist for the Internal Revenue Service and a nurse's aide in Baltimore. She is survived by cousins and friends. Jones Funeral Home of Winchester was in charge of the arrangements. Edna Mumaw Resident of Edinburg ' Edna Marie Tusing Mumaw, 68, of Edinburg died on Friday, Sept. 22 at the Winchester Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Christ United Church of Christ in Conicville by the Rev. Robert A. Lewis. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Mumaw was born June 12, 1932 in Macanie, daughter of the late Melvin and Alma Biller Tusing. She retired this year after 18 years as a cook and a waitress for Ridge Valley Grocery in Columbia Furnace. She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ at Conicville, Eastern Star of Fayetteville, N.C. and a former member of Morning Star Lutheran Church near Mt. Jackson. Mrs. Mumaw is survived by her husband of 47 years, Earl Hope Mumaw, whom she married on April 15, 1953. Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Teddy and Jody Mumaw of Edinburg; a daughter and sonin-law, Brenda and Michael Weeks of Chesapeake; two sisters, Ester Settle of Flint Hill and Audrey Andrick of Edinburg; five brothers, FOUND Family Owned & Operated Scott Found, Mgr. 540-825-3530 850 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, VA 22701 "The Home of Thoughtful Service" 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, General Manager Matthew Tusing of Edinburg, I Melvin Tusing of Quicksburg, I Dickie Tusing of Mt. Airy, Md., t Harry Tusing and Freddie Tusing, both of Mt. Jackson r and four grandchildren. ^ Pallbearers were Larry < Green, Charles Dellinger, l Marty Helsley, Gerald Ross, Linden Wakeman, Charlie * Givens, Robert Helsley and I Wayne Ward. I Dellinger Funeral Home in 2 Woodstock was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 321, Woodstock, Va. 22664 or c Christ United Church of ^ Christ, 93 Wesley Chapel J Road, Edinburg, Va. 22824. * Archie Bohon Jr. Mail carrier Archie Claybrook (Billy) Bohon Jr., 46, of Amissville died on Sept. 23 at the Fauquier Hospital. He was bom in Winchester on April 1, 1954. He was honorably discharged in 1980 having served six years in the U.S. Navy. He presently worked as a city mail carrier working in the Town of Warrenton with the U.S. Postal Service. He also worked in his off-hours as a lawn maintenance worker. He was a member of Marshall United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by his father, Archie C. Bohon Sr. He is survived by his wife, Patti Bohon; two children, Dean Bohon of Wickenburg, Ariz. and Tanya Stanley of Culpeper; his mother, Louise Bohon of Warrenton; two sisters, Kathy Barrington of The {Jn^LiLncj by Randy Minter LIVING ON IN THE MINDS OF OTHERS One realization that helps to ameliorate our grief is that those who have died live on in our remembrances of them. The departed all leave some lasting impact in the minds of others. Whether this lasting impression brings a smile to our faces, love to our neans, or neips guide us on our paths, it is a living testament to a life well lived and appreciated. Even though the departed may no longer exert a physical influence, their influence should be enough to sustain us.. As Austrian novelist Hermann Broch once wrote: “No one’s death comes to pass without making some impression, and those close to the deceased inherit part of the liberated soul and become richer in their humaneness.” Sometimes distraction works, sometimes busy activity helps, but most of all, time brings peace to our memories of someone whom we have loved much whom we have lost. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we urge you to ask about our various pre-need plans, because we have a lot to offer and we find that families that plan ahead end up with more of what their loved one hoped for. We’re at 233 Broadview Avenue., Warrenton. For answers to your questions, call us at 540-3473431 "What we remember is what we become. ” -John Osborne 'lains and Tina Ashworth of ipex, N.C. and a granddaughter, Ashton Stanley. Graveside services with lilitary honors were held on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Juantico National Cemetery y Dr. William T. Higgins. Memorial contributions lay be made to the American heart Association, 7203 'oplar Street, Annandale, Va. 2003. Stephen Loebs Culpeper resident Stephen Aaron Loebs, 23, f Culpeper, formerly of umissville, died suddenly on londay, Sept. 25 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements fere incomplete at press time. Found and Sons Funeral home in Culpeper is in charge f the arrangements. Basic Parenting Program offered Being a parent can be stressful. It requires time, energy and significant emotional and financial investments. "It's a responsibility that changes, but what doesn't change is the fact that a parentchild relationship will last a lifetime, until either a parent or child dies", said Linda Murphy, Extension Agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension. It is no wonder that parents can easily be overwhelmed. They may not have had much experience with infants, small children or children at any age for that matter. That does not mean that they cannot learn to be more effective parents. - lb help parents leaffc more about parenting skills and how to use them, Virginia Cooperative Extension along with a community partnership will be offering Basic Parenting. It is a leam-as-you-go program. The program is based on a parent education model, which was created by a national panel of child development specialists in Extension. The five session program has as a goal to nurture in parents the capacity of mindful parenting in six critical areas: care of self, understanding, guiding, nurturing, motivating, and advocating for children. Basic Parenting is being offered on five evenings in October from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The dates are Oct. 2, 5, 9, 12 and 19. The program will be held at the Pearl Sample Elementary School on Route 15, Culpeper. To register call 727-3435, extension 2. This program is being made available at no charge to interested parents due to the cooperation of the following partners: Culpeper County Public Schools, Department of Social Services, ChildHelp Head Start, Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board, A Better Life Experience, Inc., Families First, and Culpeper County Library. Marriage Licenses The following marriage licenses were issued recently at the Rappahannock Clerk's Office on Gay Street in Washington. John Patrick Dingle, Amissville and Nancy Barnes Rhodes, Amissville. Michael J. Harm ton, New York, N.Y. and Monica Cecile Mundstuk, New York, N.Y. Michael Lee Besecker, Chester Gap and Janice Grimes Palmer, Chester Gap. James Clayton Jenkins Jr., Sperryville and Sally Elizabeth Lawler, Sperryville. 1 Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline September 23 Air Conditioning TLC Services LLC Air Conditioning, Heating,Refrigeration Service & Installation 540-937-7800 T.W. Noland Licensed/Insured AUTO DETAIL Milton Russell Auto Detail Service, Upholstery Cleaning CarWastvWax 540-937-3982 Fax 540-937-6200 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR RIVERSIDE AUTO SERVICE Quality Auto Body Repairs Mechanical Repairs Towing Service State Inspection Sperryville (540) 987-8264 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All ' Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd , Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday Cabinet maker Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker Repairs * Refinishiny • Restorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 Chimney Sweeping Relining 00L 'fadu/ned Sewiee Fully Insured t6 fyoM SlfiCtitMU Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Slop Shop lor complete Home Decorating Service Root Covering! • Window Tieetmonk WMpeper* Sip Coven MJphoMvy HmUmtltl t CommtrcM Rt211 Amteevllle, VA _937-5500_ CLEANING Picture Perfect Cleaning Residential Bonded & insured 540-854-0751 “Wr Don 't Leave 'Til ^VteJobJ^PicfurePer^t^^^ if CONSTRUCTION Joseph F. Keyser Building Construction Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 T.G. TAYLOR (CONSTRUCTION,! L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYUNG CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 Interior trim • Wood working -Built-in cabinets • Remodeling/ New construction New River Homes 25 yrs. experience Class A Lie. • Insured 540-675-2255 540-351-7027 £?Ser Hb.E. MEYEBSl • SONS 5 Custom Homes, additions, renovations Class A Contractor ^540-547-2883^ Winfield Construction New Construction Major Renovations Class A License (540) 937-5079 , MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540)675-2043 Driveway R-N-J Paving Company Driveways, panting lots, grading, stone, sealings Free Estimates 651-0358 888*465*0359 Toil Free wmmamamssaaamom ENVIRONMENTAL PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY 12717 Lee Highway %Washington, VA 22747 0' (the old Toil House) Phone: 540-987-9441 Fax: 540-987-9443 E-mail: pec@crosslink.net ff&fy Preserve <Sc Protect Our lottd/ EQUIPMENT RENTAL PAGE CO-OP RENTAL CENTER 139 Virginia Avenue • Luray, VA 22835 (888) 843-2670 Seeders • Trencher • Chain Saws Jack Hammer • Pressure Washers Log Splitter • Generators Carpet Cleaners WHY BUY, WHEN YOU CAN RENT? Complete Small Engine Repair A Service EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 •ESSr ?U"HP Bushhogging 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 AlulfrieotseMce tor farm eapnent town mowas, roofers, weed eaters, chart saws & factors 540-675-2330 EXCAVATING Keys Excavating ponds‘driveways clearing‘landscaping ■nv removal • bushhogging We offer quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe. Dump Truck Hauling, Ditch Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Bushhogging & Driveway Grading, Fence Painting 675-1117 Furniture Restoration 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 FENCING FENCING High Tensile. Bart) Wire, American Wire, Cham Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Privacy Fencing Available Also Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager: 399-2688 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) 547-1451 PAINTING Specialty Paint & Spackle Vinyl Sidiin> Interior & Exterior Painting rull Service Experienced Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 PIANOS PIANO SERVICE Tuning & Repair Certified Technician FREE Estimates Don Burke (540) 675-1937^ (703) 850-3065 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE MondsyThurad9y8amto8pm. RfdapSakntay 8 am. to 9 pm. Sunday 8 am. to 3 pm. 675-1066 Take out Available STORAGE SPEKKYVIEEE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage ' Kckldeatial KciMoaMble Kates 540/987-8507 Kt. toon. «*rf r.s. sn KPERKYmiE. VA TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE A RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St., Madison (540) 948-2200 STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer acess, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341-7000 Trash Service 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 & Waterlwatcrs. in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249 r WEDDING STATION! 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The Times will not accept liability for its failure, tor any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the Quality of advertised products or services We Accept 1 Rentals Apartments 1 BR, 1 BA, dwnstairs apt. shared kitch & laund. room w/ NS mother of 2. Avail. 10/1. $650 inc. utils.540-3471479 Sep. entrance FURNISHED, 2BR apt. in quiet co. home, equipped kitchen, fresh linens, suitable fori or 2. util incl. priv. ent./drive.540-364-3348 SCENIC WASHINGTON, VA, 2 BR apt, porches, washer, AC supurb mtn views, ample stor. $525/mo. 804-823-1520 am *•»*•*• Nooses v _/ FLINT HILL, 3BR, 2 V4 BA split foyer avail, middle of Oct. $750/mo. Lease req. (D) 540-6757171. 88 Rentals Wanted DO YOU HAVE a house or cottage you'd like to rent to professionals with good references? Call 540-675-3800 X 46 400 For Solo By OwfMHr - 3 BR 2 BA cape cod. in town Warrenton, fully renovated. Ig. fenced yd w/walk-out basement, CAC. 540-349-3312 3 BR ON Vi ac +, FP. garage, ele heat, wrap/ deck, remodeled, near Luray Caverns $62,000. 540-778-5323 133 Lots* CORNER LOT, DC side of Warrenton, quiet Subd.. partially cleared, perks, 1.92 acres $62,000 540-347-3476 evenings. SHENNANDOAH VALLEY, LEXINGTON • 330 acres, solid farmhouse, streams, Allegheny & Blue Ridge VIEWS, exc. soils, barns, magnif. totally private building site w / hardPrice: $1,350,000 e 442 acres, Vi open, Vi wooded, joins GW National Forest. Long boundary on Cowpasture River, old log house, new cabin, sportsman's paradise, 'fish & game galore. Price: $738,000 e165 acres, barn, streams, VIEWS, Price: $3,000/acre e25 acres, barns, stream, exc. farmhouse. Price: $435,000 Glenn Land Company 540-348-2000 c—~—’——> 208 AimHor* l . ■ : W AUCTION Of fine antiques & collectibles FOX DEN ANTIQUE MALL 365 W. Shirley Ave. Warrenton, VA 540-347-1162 SUNDAY OCTOBER 1ST, 3-7 PM PREVIEW 1-3 PM Over 200 lots induding hr niture (Pne-Cvf War to Depression), oak, pile, mahogany, walnut, he. tables, chairs, buffet wash stands, dtessers, bed, aimoire, primitive kitchen cabhet dunk pre 1840. Civil War Relics & cokctUes, US Buckle, txJefe, Louisiana Hat Ph, dug coins, marked US marked ptele, Confederate bulets, buttons, bayonet Carte De Vistas, paper money, stamps, documents. Glass, cut depression pressed art glass. China, Ooctped Japan, hand painted, Engish, French, Occupied Germany, Bavarian. Hummels, Advertising Hems, tne, paper, tobacco, ^ass advertising negatives. Inclan Artifacts, arrow heads, basket pottery, medF one bag trade beads, cor tume jewelry, bottles, dock, buttons, postcards, coins, Sterling, hunt prints, many more frie antiques and cok iectiblea mlh a 5% processing lee No Buyers Premium Auctioneer Jackie Sellers JAX Auction Co. Furniture f Appliances KING SIZE WATER bed with wooden frame & sheet set, heated $50 540-752-9558, leave message f-~-;—\ maa Oarage/ Yard Sate V_ ✓ BEALETON, 9/30, 8-2 Crestwood Knolls Subd 6625 Hanback Ct. Something for everyone Girls clothing (size 6-10), toys. HH, tools. YARD SALE- 9/30 72PM. turn., outdoor ?oods, car access. 42 Dennis Rd. follow signs 236 Hay Straw * r—d HAY, EXC quality sq. bales, Orchard grass. Blue grass & Clover. Must sell to make room tor 2nd cut. $2 25/bale Flint Hill. 540-675-3137. HAY - FILL up your barn, horse quality hay at a discount, delivered from field. Pasture board for horses 540-937-5160 (---^ 240 Horsaa V,__) BOOT SOCKS, exotic wools 100% handspun & hand-knit. Great under paddock/work boots Keep your feet warm Great gifts! Call Dawn, 540-364-1441 Good Quality Wild Ginseng. Top Prices Paid. 540-948-4787 261 Miac. Wanted WANTED BOXWOOD CUTTINGS. We trim and pay you for the cuttings. Write or call Highlander & Sons, P.O. Box 272, Gordonsville, VA 22942 Phone, 540832-2175 Fax, 540-8322245. -—T—' 290 Found l. . .; ■ '> FOUND: Black streaks S gray & white, long hair, yellow eyes. Timid. Found on Old Culpeper Rd. (Rt. 29) 540-3491638. Or for good home. FOUND, SMALL young male dog, brown & black bridle, Greenwich area, 703-204-5509 ---- 294 Giveaways v J FREE FIREWOOD. 540347-7188 FREE for the taking-3 adult neutered goats in need of a good home/ pasture. 540-675-2174 FREE HORSE MANURE. aged, great for gardening, minutes from Warrenton, you-haul. 540349-8777. FREE PLAYER PIANO, needs work. 540-3479201 KITTENS FREE 3 tabby & 1 black. 6 weeks old. 540-347-5473 r ■ -> 298 l .,. MALE JACK RUSSELL/ Mix. blk./ white/ brown. Very short, smooth hair; bobbed tail; no collar; 25 lbs; not fixed; beloved pet; $2,000 reward. 540-364-1895. r~---> 605 AutomoMI** V > CHEVROLET CAVALIER, 1991, 2DR, 130K, 2 2 eng., AT, a/c, am/fm, must sell! $1800, 540-349-1771 CHEVY LUMINA, 1996, 4DR. 87K, 3 1 eng, auto, a/c, am/tm/CD. PW. PL, exc cond, $6500 540-349-1771 605 AutomoMlM v: _■ -. -J INFINITI J30 1995, loaded, tan leather, climate control, heated, power seats, $11,500 OBO. Refinance & pay $230/mo. 540-937-2189 INFINITY J30T 1994, leather int, exc. cond., all avail opts., sun roof, 95K mis, $11,800. 540837-2240 OLDS ROYALE “M 1990, needs engine $350. 540-788-9568 or 540-788-3255 Ive. msg. SAAB 9000, 1992, aTl pwr, leather, sun roof, alarm. Runs fab! Looks great $5K OBO 540987-1115 r— -. ■ '-'N 640 MatoraytiN V_ ■■ .J YAMAHA, 88 Radian, YX600, 13K miles, very good condition. $1,895/OBO. 703-5251088 evenings, leave message Sport Utility Vehicle FORD EXPLORER 1993, Sport, 2 dr, 4WD, 5 sp. 97K, great cond./looks good $5700 OBO. 540347-2867 HONDA 1997, CRV, red, 4X4, MINT IN & OUT $14,500 540-341-7544 675 Truest f * Pickups : DODGE DAKOTA 1991, 4wd, 3.9 ttr, v-6, AT, AC, cruise, tilt, am/tm/ cass, 186K $3795/OBO 540-349-1180 Full Tim* Employment CARPENTERS wanted for established contractor. Excellent pay and benefits. 1-800-320-0603 DRIVERS Local trucking company needs experienced FT & PT flatbed and tanker drivers. Good driving record & CDL required. Home most evenings and weekends. Competitive wages, health ins. 540-825-3914 or 540-825-5652 ELECRTICIAN/ PLUMBER needed for growing local business ESTES REPAIR SERVICE 540-675-3489 EXOTIC DANCERS wanted for newly remodeled Huddle Club Good money. 304-728-7043 or 304-263-9720 HOSPICE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT Reliable, experienced (home care experience preferred but not required), flexible CNA needed. Local travel required. PRN positions available immediately. Excellent working environment. Call Hospice of the Rapidan (540) 825-4840 8:30 AM-4:30 PM weekdays LABORER HRESAFE CHIMNEY SYSTEMS HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENNG Year round Ful Time Benefits Starting pay $9 plus per hour depending on experience Warrenton, VA Call 540-347-1187 1-800-545-6607 Laborer Full & Part time positions for grinding & polishing stainless steel. No experience necessary. Benefit package available. PH:540-349-9425 Laborer Full-time for grinding & polishing of stainless steel. No experience necessary. Benefits package available. 540-349-9425 LEAD CARPENTERS AND INSTALLERS Long time employment opportunity with the Window Place and Renewal by Anderson. Earn $125K per year. Warehouse in Fairfax, Virginia. Five years experience required. Contact Mark 703-641-5400 or fax 703-280-4334. LIVE-IN CARE GIVER/AIDE For elderly lady. Room plus salary. Good references required. Amissville area. Call 540-937-5422 or 540-439-3366 Newspaper Route Available Now) Castleton, Viewtown Areas. AM delivery, Approx. 2 hrs., 7 days a week. Independent Contractor- Earning potential of $900 every 4 weeks. 540-825-0771. Culpeper Star-Exponent OPENINGS FOR EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS & APPRENTICES Must have HS diploma, good driving record & transportation. Call Powers Electric 540-547-2489 Loudoun County's leading paint contractor is seeking: • Exp. Painter • Entry level Painters (individuals who show an immediate ability to team & demonstrate painting skills) • Candidates must have transportation & work exp. Fax resume w/ references 703-777-5131 or call 703-909-0862. Part-time HOUSEKEEPER Middleton Inn Bed & Breakfast Washington, VA Please contact Michelle 540-675-2020 to schedule an interview. Rappahannock County Public Schools is accepting applications for CUSTODIAN at RCE$: Must have a positive attitude, record of working hard and being dependable. This is a 12-month position with scale starting at $13,000. For application, call Rappahannock County School Board Office at 540-987-8773. ROOFING & SHEET METAL MECHANICS 15-21 per hour. Benefits-vacation. 703-393-7577 SECRETARY Established firm seeking legal secretary. Litigation experience preferred. Health & retirement benefits. Send resume to: JEC - 337133 P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 SECURITY OFFICER Richmond Security is hiring immediately for the position of Security Officer for sites in Culpeper. FT or PT/3rd shift. For info call: 800-821-0581 Retirees encouraged to apply. STOP COMMUTING! Eco-friendly, high tech firm located in Warrenton is seeking detail and customer oriented candidates for a part-time office support position. Successful candidates will be computer literate with email, word processing exp. Flexible hours, attractive benefits. Perfect for a professional Mom! Fax resume and cover letter to SolarHost c/o Carole Overman 540-341-7116 No phone - calls please PRESCHOOL TEACHER Part-time Town ot Herndon Salary $12.88-16.34/ hour DOQ, plus prorated fringe benefits. Call (703) 481-1185 or email jobsO town.herndon.va. us for information/application. EOE/ADA CAREER PARTNERS PROGRAM MANAGER . Career Partner's is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Program Manager. The position is flexible part-time, 30 hours + per week! The position requires the following: demonstrated leadership skills: excellent written and verbal communication skills: superior organizational skills: ability to use - computer programs, data bases and spread sheets; ability to work independently and appropriately deal with the challenges of multiple priorities including meeting deadlines: and a demonstrated history of dealing with people while exercising a high level of inter personal skills. Interested IndMduate should submit a resume to the: Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce 109 South Commerce Street Culpeper, VA 22701 by October 12,2000 OASIS CO & CASSETTE DUPLICATION Oasis CD <S Cassette Duplication is one of the nation's leading providers of CD replication for musicians, record labels, and software developers. Located in scenic Flint Hill (Rappahannock County), Oasis offers an informal but extremely fastpaced office environment. Oasis’ growth rate and future prospects are excellent. Accounts Payable Person Minimum 1 year experience, Associate of Accounting degree helpful but not required. Position requires excellent organizational and fact-checking skills, ana involves some customer contact, so an eagerness to delight the customer is also necessary. Position will be bonded (we will handle the bonding but you will need a clean law enforcement background to qualify). Please e-mail resume, salary history, and salary requirements to: aDsearchQoasiscd.com. or fax to: 540/675-2500. Please no phone calls. EOE Installers & Customer Service Techs If you are mechanically inclined and have a good driving record, we have career opportunities waiting for you as a garage door installer or a customer service field technician. Join the company that has been a leader in the fireplace industry for more than 25 years. ★ Enjoy great benefits. ★ Work with great people. * Excellent starting wage. * Experience is helpful, but not required. Call: 540-347-0633 Or send resume/apply in person to: Hearth & Home 9850 Business Bivd. Warrenton, VA 20187 s Sasssis 1 ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE O If you are a results oriented sales professional, energetic and an out-going individual: with experience in advertising sales, you may be the person we are seeking. AO The Fauquier Tunes Democrat has an opportunity for you to join a results oriented, sales team. O OO Competitive benefits package plus lucrative earnings potential. Please fax resume to: Kathleen Keller Advertising Sales Manager The Fauquier Times Democrat 540-349 8676 E-mail: kkeller9timespapers.com EOE (Times MIIIIIM NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Maintenance/ Shop Person needed for local business duties to include cleaning of offices shop, yard and vehicles. Must be able to lift 60 lbs. Ability to read a map with knowledge of Northern VA a plus Please call 540-439-8513 EOE NOW HIRING Front Desk Assistant Please call Nicholle Knox 540-399-1779 HEALTHCARE /^^Eauquier Hospital ^ firing Your Future To Our Community Nursing ♦ Technlclan/ER (Nlght-FT) ♦ Cert. Nursing Asst. - FT ♦ Unit Secretary -FT ♦ OR Technician -FT Housekeeping ♦ Aide - FT/PT Store Room ♦ Technician-FT Central Services (SPD) ♦ Technician -FT ; Health It\fo Management ♦ Clerk -FT Maintenance ♦ Mechanic -FT Send Resumes to: Human Resources Department The Fauquier Hospital 500 Hospital Drive Warren ton, VA 20186 540-347-2550 Fax: 540-341-0823 bennettr@Fauquierhospital.org BOB PROPANE! delivery! DRIVER ! For home & commercial deliveries. Must have good driving record, CDL Class B with HazMat helpful - we will train. Benefits include company paid medical, 401 k plan, vacation & holiday pay. Uniforms provided. Apply in person or send resume Holtzman Corp. Attn: Pam Miller P.O. Box 777, 5301 N. Main St Mt. Jackson, VA 22842 _ (540)477-3516 PfOpan© WARRENTON OVERLOOK HEALTH & REHABILITATION 360 HOSPITAL DRIVE* WARRENTON* VIRGINIA 20186 » 540-349-1919 * FAXSIMILE: 540-341-0431 BOB DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Warrenton Overlook Health & Rehabilitation Center, a 115 bed JCAHO accredited Long Term Care Facility with a skilled/ subacute unit is seeking a Social Worker to join our team as the Director. Applicants must posses a bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field and Long Term Care experience is required. SOCIAL WORKER Warrenton Overlook is seeking a social worker to join our team. Applicants should posses a bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field and Long Term Care experience is preferred. CLINICAL COORDINATOR Warrenton Overlook is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage resident care and direct the clinical nursing practices for the subacute/skilled unit. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and skills that encompass the rehabilitative aspects of multiple medical and surgical disease process and abilities to direct staff and coordinate services for quality patient care. LICENSED NURSES $2000 Sign on Bonus RNs Can Earn up to $24.65 An Hour LPNs Can Earn up to $19.75 An Hour Warrenton Overlook is seeking dedicated and dependable Licensed Nurses to fill positions on the 3 pm to 11pm and 11 pm -7am shifts. Warrenton Overlook will be ottering a Nurse Aide Training Class to begin October 16, 2000. Any one interested needs to apply in person. For more information please contact Sandie Shifflett at 540-349-1919 RELIEF COOK Warrenton Overlook is seeking an experienced and dependable part time relief cook. One weekend a month and 1 to 2 days during the week. HOUSEKEEPING/ LAUNDRY Warrenton Overlook is seeking a Full-time Floor Person, Full & Parttime Housekeeping & Laundry Aides for days and evenings. Anyone interested should apply in person. We offer competitive wages, bonuses, differentials, uniform discounts, health and dental insurance, credit union membership, educational opportunities, retirement plan, a caring and supportive staff, and much more. to eliminate long commutes attend the Fauquier Technology Job Fair Wednesday, October 11, 2000 • Noon - 8 p.rn. Lord Fairfax Community College, Warrenton, Virginia Free admission to: ^Hundreds of technology positions (entry level to expert) £/f On-site interviews with employers ]\/fA great day in a beautiful location For information on tin* employers and available jobs and to register in advance, visit the Fauquier Technology Alliance (FTA) website at: www.thinkfaiKtuier.com call Jean Cobert at the Fauquier Times-Democrat to place your ad in the* Technology Job Fair Special Insert (540) 347-4222 Fax (540) 349-8676 jcobert@timespapers.com Deadline: September 27,2000. (limes NORTHERN VIRGINIA Sponsored by the FTA, Lord Lairfax Community’ College, and the Fauquier Times-Democrat. WE'RE GROWING AND MOVING TO A NEW FACILITY IN WARRENTON SERVICE TECHNICIANS GAS FIRED EQUIPMENT Candidates with prior experience working with gas operated equipment needed for rapidly expanding industry leader Prior experience in the Gas industry, plumbing, or electrical field a plus. Class B CDL will be needed. Must be 21 years of age. Copy of driving record needed to apply. High school diploma or GED. CDL DRIVERS GAS DELIVERY We are an aggressive propane company with a need for CDL drivers for our growing business. A Class B license with hazard Y tank endorsement is needed. Competitive wage and excellent benefits. Experience delivering propane gas or heating oil is a plus. Excellent benefits include: eMedical mDental • Life Insurance • 40IK Retirement Plan and more. Applications accepted 8:00am to 4:00pm Mon-Fri at 3392 Catlett Rd., Catlett VA 20119 Or Mail resume to: P.O. Box 247, Catlett, VA 20119 540/788-4472 EOE GolumlSa propane* World’s Finest Food Processing Systems Ross Industries' employees design and build the world's finest industrial food processing and packaging systems. We are an established company, with over 32 years of continuous operation. WE ARE GROWING AND INVITE YOU TO MAKE ROSS YOUR EMPLOYER OF CHOICE! We are adding staff in our Assembly Department, Midland Division. We have positions for ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY TECHNICIANS ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLERS are primarily responsible for bench wiring of panels and other subassembly parts. Qualifications required are ability to read schematics and follow wiring lists. Applicable work experience in related field and/or training in trade school or military very helpful. MECHANICAL ASSEMBLERS are responsible for assembling frames, panels and sub-assemblies using hand tools and small power tools. Will work from blueprints, schematics, written and verbal instructions. Qualifications required are strong mechanical aptitude and applicable work experience utilizing mechanical skills in related field. Training through trade school or military very helpful. In addition to related work experience and training , we look for employees who take pride in their work, are dependable with good work history and who enjoy working in a cooperative team environment. Should have own basic set of hand tools. ROSS offers a comprehensive pay and benefit package including health/dental; life; disability; 401K w/ employer match; tuition reimbursement, company cafeteria, hire-in bonus and other benefits. Please submit resume or contact us for an application and immediate consideration. Evening interviews can be arranged. HR Dept. ROSS INDUSTRIES, INC. 5321 Midland Road Midland, VA 22728 PH: 540-439-3271 or 800-336-6010 Fax: 540-439-2740 e-mail: hrQrossindinc.com Web page: www.rossindinc.com EOE Ynr VDOT is growing in order to Keep Virginia Moving. We are seeking qualified applicants for the following openings in the Warrenton Residency: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III #05095 (Transportation Construction Inspector Senior) Performs all types of inspection work on both complex & routine highway projects. Must have considerable knowledge of hwy & bridge construction methods, practices, procedures, specifications & safety/ EEO/ DBE guidelines & regulations. Able to read & interpret plans & specifications: use & instruct others in the operation of survey instruments & engineering field equipment; supervise the work of others; interface with diverse groups & communicate effectively. Must possess experience working with computers in a windows environment. May be required to work during emergency situations. Hiring range: $28,292 - $48,588. TRANSPORTATION OPERATOR ll#01388 (Bridge Team Member) Performs heavy manual labor in the construction, repair & maintenance of bridges & other highway structures. This position has been designated as “essential” during emergency operations. Must possess experience in equipment operation & heavy manual labor. Be skilled in carpentry & using hand/power tools including jackhammers. Knowledge of bridge maintenance & construction techniques & concrete finishing will be considered a plus. Hiring range: $16,577-$34,021. TRANSPORTATION OPERATOR II (Maintenance Team Member) #17467 - Marshall AHQ; #15164 - Warrenton AHQ; #03875 - Bealeton AHQ Operate & maintain highway construction & maintenance equipment & tools to construct, repair & maintain roads & surrounding right of way. equipment used includes 2-3 ton dump trucks, mowers, loaders, rollers, & hand tools. These positions have been designated as “essential” during emergency operations. Must have demonstrated ability to operate & maintain highway equipment; use hand tools; & perform heavy manual labor. NOTE: Additional positions in the Fauquier and Rappahannock counties may be filled from the applicant pool for 90 days after the closing date. Hiring Range: $16,577$34,024. ‘ All positions require CDL, physical exam & safety shoes. Selected candidates subject to a pre-employment drug test & DMV driving record review. Salary Negotiable based on Training & Experience. VDOT offers an outstanding benefits package. If qualified, send or fax a completed VA State Application to HR, VDOT, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701; Fax # (540)829-7448. Incomplete or late applications not considered. VA Relay Center toll free # TDD/PC 1-800-828-1120 or Voice: 1-800-828-1140. A separate application is required for each position. Applications must include the position title & position number. Consideration for an interview will be based solely on the information that you provide on the application materials. Applications are available at http://www.dhrm.state.va.us; any VDOT location or the VEC. Applications must be received by 5pm on October 13, 2000. WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING VDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER LANDSCAPE FOREMAN/TRAINEES )0 crews are not enough to handle our :ontinued growth. Meadows Farms in Chantilly, VA has immediate openings tor :orman and Trainees. »Forman openings for carpentry, paver, rockwall, pond, and planting installation. Experienced, quality and production-oriented foreman can earn $50,000+. »No maintenance, snow removal or grass cutting. ►No experience required for Trainees, but must be able to work hard and supervise small crew. We will train. »Drivers license required, but not CDL. »Forman trainees start at $30,000 per year plus bonuses. Year around work. ►Potential for advancement to Landscape Designer or management. ►Benefits include vacation, medical insurance, tool allowance, tuition reimbursement and 401 K. Drug Free Workplace. 'all 703-471-8440 ext. 200 to set up inerview. Advertising NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER Best print career in Washington! New position opening for entrepreneurial media sales superstar at the Washington Suburban Press Network, America’s largest suburban newspaper network. Lucrative career opportunity selling' national and regional major account advertising in Washington’s local, community newspapers collectively publishing 1.3 million circulation. Top income and excellent benefits to the experienced “Rainmaker” with strong media sales track record. Work from VA or MD offices. Send confidential resume to: Mary Guice Assistant to President E-mail: mguice@wspnet.com CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Full-time position for an energetic individual I to receive and enter orders into the computer for home medical equipment and supplies. This applicant must possess excellent writ- 1 ten and verbal communication skills, computer knowledge, familiarity with medical terminology and knowledge of payor cover- ' age criteria. I PHARMACY TECHNICIAN F/T position available to assist pharma- ! cist in dispensing medications. Re- 1 quirements: computer experience, com- ! munication skills, attention to detail, previous hospital or retail experience necessary. DELIVERY TECHNICIAN F/T position. Duties include delivering , medication, oxygen, home medical equipment and supplies to patients. Assist with cleaning, tagging, bagging and ! routine maintenance of home medical ' equipment. Must have a good driving i record. Healthcare experience pre- ■ ferred. J STORE FRONT MANAGER F/T position available for a detailoriented person to manager drugstore. Duties include supervision and ongoing training for cashiers and back-up for the Cashier position, product ordering/returns, planograms, retail promotions and displays, inventory tracking. Requirements: excellent written and verbal communication skills, previous retail drugstore management experience, proficiency in mathematics, experience with an multi-department cash register. CONVALESS/ The Plains Pharmacy ATTN: Debbi Cahill, COO P.O. Box U The Plains, Virginia 20198 Fax: 540-253-5573 Sy STfctf Middleburg Bank TELLERS Immediate openings exist for qualified fulltime and part-time hank tellers. Candidates must possess a HS diploma, math proficiency, accuracy of work and a sincere desire toward customer satisfaction. SUPPORT STAFF TELLER (UTILITY TELLER) Responsibilities include receiving and paying out moneys, maintain accurate records of all transactions, cash checks within assigned limits, accept savings deposits and withdrawals, verify signatures, post interest and balances as required. Accept loan, credit card and other payments. Issues money orders, cashier's and traveler's checks and issues or redeems savings bonds. Prepares daily settlements of teller cash and proof transactions. Promotes the bank's services, answer questions and directs customers to appropriate department for specialized services. May provide other customer services, such as preparation of collection letters and deposits to appropriate accounts, exchange of negotiable items (e g., cashier's and traveler’s checks, certificate of deposit, foreign currency, and savings bonds), and processing of transactions and verifications related to commercial loans. May also provide customer services on the banking floor including the opening of new accounts, balancing of checkbooks, and resolution of customer inquires. Approves the cashing of checks and withdrawal of funds from accounts. May handle a variety of customer problems either through direct personal action or referral to the proper department. BE SURE TO ASK US ABOUT OUR HIRE-ON BONUS!!! The Middleburg Bank places you and your family needs first by offering competitive salaries and benefit packages. If you are an energetic, professional and motivated person and possess the qualifications of these positions. please e-mail your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements to: py/(g>middleburgbank.com or Tax to 540687-4235 or mail to the attention of: Human Resources P.O. Box 5 Middleburg, VA 20118 We are an equal opportunity employer.

Master Gardener training slated Virginia Cooperative Extension will conduct Master Gardener Volunteer Training from November through March in Warrenton. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, starting Nov. 9. Master Gardener Training is appropriate for adults with any level of gardening experience who would enjoy sharing their knowledge with others. The Master Gardener program involves 50 hours of classroom training, followed by 50 hours of volunteer educational service. Master Gardeners work in Extension Offices answering horticultural questions, preparing educational programs for youth and adult groups, organizing educational exhibits and writing news articles, newsletters and educational handouts. The cost for the program is $90, which includes the Virginia Master Gardener Handbook. Citizens interested in the program should call the Fauquier Extension Office at 341-7950 extension 14. An orientation session will be scheduled for midOctober in the Extension Office, at which time additional information on the program and registration forms will be available. Persons with disabilities that may require any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity should contact' the Fauquier Extension Office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to discuss accommodations one week prior to the event. Public school menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, Oct. 2: Little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Oct.3: Hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Oct. 4: Bagel French toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, Oct. 5: Rapp McMuffin or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Oct. 6: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Monday, Oct. 2: French bread pizza, buttered corn, choice of fruit. TWsday, Oct. 3: Cheeseburger on bun, french fries, choice of fruit, homemade cookie. Wednesday, Oct. 4: Steak nuggets, mashed potatoes, choice of fruit, hot biscuit/butter. Thursday, Oct. 5: Spaghetti/beef and cheese, fresh veggies/dip, choice of fruit, homemade garlic bread. Friday, Oct. 6: Little smokies, macaroni and cheese, but tered peas, choice of fruit, hot biscuit/butter. RCHS Lunch: Monday, Oct. 2: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, buttered succotash, hot biscuit/butter. A La Carte’ Sausage pizza, chilled fruit. Tuesday, Oct. 3: Spaghetti/beef and cheese, buttered corn, chilled fruit, homemade garlic bread. A La Carte' Beef and bean burrito, bologna and cheese sub, potato rounds, fruit. Wednesday, Oct. 4: Bacon cheeseburger, french fries, apple crisp. A La Carte' Tuna salad on bun, deli ham and cheese sub, french fries, fruit. Thursday, Oct. 5: Taco's/beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato, potato rounds, chilled fruit, homemade cookie. A La Carte' Chicken pattie on bun, hot dog on bun, potato rounds, fruit. Friday, Oct. 6: Barbecue on bun, french fries, coleslaw. A La Carte' Cheese pizza, french fries, chilled fruit. Choice of milk accompanies each meal. "Man to Man" forum on prostate cancer The Rappahannock County Unit of the American Cancer Society will present a forum on prostate cancer on Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. The speaker will be Dr. David Pfeffer, a urologist from Culpeper. The presentation will focus on the critical subject of prostate cancer, its early detection, diagnosis, progression of the stages of the disease and the various treatment methods available today. Cancer of the prostate is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in males- 185,000 cases annually in the United States, the second leading cause of death in males, lung cancer being number one. African American men have the highest prostate cancer incidence rates in the world. One out of every ten American men will develop prostate cancer before the age of 85. The cause of the disease still remains unknown. However, diet and nutrition may play a role and certainly genetic factors may increase the risk. The program will also include what is called a "Man to Man" segment and question and answer period, moderated by Dr. Werner Krebser. Men of all ages should be interested in this subject. The life you save may be your own. Ladies are certainly invited and are welcome to come to the forum. Hope to see you on Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Cowherd makes Dean’s List Cadet Leonard M. Cowherd III, son of Leonard and Mary Ann Cowherd of Culpeper, was named to the Dean's List Spring Semester at the U.S. Military Academy. To qualify for the Dean's List, a cadet must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Cowherd graduated from Wakefield Country Day School in 1999. He plans to graduate from West Point in 2003 and be commissioned as a second r lieutenant in the U.S. Army. The mission of the U.S. Military Academy is to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country, professional growth throughout a career as an officer in the United States Army and a life time of selfless service to the nation. Looking for something to do? www.timescommunity.com Real Estate Directory .• 3 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. Robert Miloslavich to Gail M. Neelis and wife, 67.7369 acres, Wakefield District. $101,605.35. Wesley Woodward and wife to Melanie Marcus and husband, 2.0421 acres, more or less, Jackson District. Deed of gift. [amissville] 93 acres of wooded & open land • very long road frontage improved by 3 bedroom home overlooking pond. Just off Rt. 211 in beautiful Rappahannock County. $450,000 Please Call Smokehouse Investment Properties 540-349-3333 & C3 Diane Woodward Burke and others to Playhouse Corporation, 9/64 undivided interest in 12.337 acres, Stonewall District. $11,601.56. Virginia K. Cloud to Andrew Arnold and wife, boundary adjustment, .0871 acres, Hampton District. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Woodville - Two story brick home, lovely hardwood floors, fireplace in living room, separate dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basement. Nice .57 acre lot with beautiful stone retaining walls. $149,500 Sperryville - 3 bedroom, 2 bath Rambler with front & rear deck, kitchen, dining & living area combined. Located on 1 acre lot fronting Route 211. $115,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryvillerlty @aol. com Bud Corder (540) 675-3291 John Eubank ^ (540) 987-8146 W 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 ——:-waaai 12 Harris Hollow Road, Washington, VA, one block from the Inn at Washington, you will find this beautiful Cape Cod style home with spacious open and light floor plan with lots of amenities. Beautiful wood floors throughout, three large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal dining and living room with fireplace, family room with flue for wood stove, skylights, a laundry area, two car garage, and lots of storage space on a large 0.8 acre town lot. A must see! RP3222023 $289,900 Take a pictoral tour at homesdatabase.com/samsnead Click on my listings, 12 Harris Hollow Road, virtual tour — give time to download. 11 acres on the edge of town of Washington. Open pasture, fenced on three sides, small pond, springs, mountain views. $125,000 Call Sam @ Home 540-987-9336 • Office 540-987-9243. Toll free 1-800-292-3548 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Persimmon Hill Farm - A private & tranquil setting for this 1983 large stone, Contemporary style home ideally located near Washington on 193 gently rolling acres. The home offers easy one-level living with gourmet kitchen/breakfast room, sunny MBR suite w/glass alcove, open LR/DR, fam. room, 3 guest BRs, FPs, beautiful cabinetry and much more! Approx. 20 acres of pasture, lovely pond, stone walls and stone/iron entrance. $1,250,000 Flint Hill - Spectacular panoramic Blue Ridge Mt. views from Okie Stonewall. Bring the family to see this 3-level, 4,700 sq. ft. home offering all wood floors, 2 FPs, numerous large windows, screened porch, large deck and dual heating systems. The 29 acres are mostly wooded w/approx. 5 acres of pasture, beautiful rebuilt stone walls, det. building w/office possibilities. $689,900 Ben Venue - A great buy at $349,000. 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Meditation —a gift to yourself Peace of mind comes with practice The path led to a high hilltop. At the end of the climb up the trail, I found a small house and a breathtaking view of the deep blue Caribbean Sea and several islands. As I walked that path, I had no way of knowing that what I would find inside that little house would change my life profoundly. I had come to that place to learn to meditate. For several months I had wanted to move beyond the books I had read and actually experience meditation, but somehow I never found the time. My schedule was full with moving to a new house, raising a 2 year old, and starting a new job. But a few weeks earlier I had seen an ad in the newspaper for a meditation class and decided to try it. My meditation practice began that Saturday morning, now 25 years ago this month, and I have been happily meditating ever since. What is meditation? Meditation is probably older than recorded history, yet is as modern as Positive Changes Jim Seder current scientific discovery. It often conjures visions of mystics sitting in caves deep in the Himalayas, or hippies in the 1960s. In fact, meditation is simply the practice of focusing the mind. Most of us are aware of how our minds can flit from one thing to another, hardly pausing long enough to sustain a thought, like an unruly 2 year old in a room full of toys. If you want to experience this now, put down the newspaper,, close your eyes, and spend 15 minutes counting each breath. Count from one to 10, then start See MEDITATION, Page 15 Nature's AIternatIve, Massaqe UncJa A. Hansen, L.M.T. % g Lie. Massage TheRApisT 30 years experience in deep Swedish Style, Reflexology, Medical massage, & Equine massage BERRyville, VA • (540) 955-0211 ^ Adults, Adolescents, Children • Anxiety, Panic Disorder • Depression, Codependency • Individual Group, Marital Family Therapy • Psychological, Custody Evaluation FAUQUIER COUNSELING CENTER CARMEN T GONZALEZ PH D CAROLE HERTZ Ed 0 TOM DUGGAN, LCSW JUDITH CLAIR, M Ed LPC F ELIZABETH BROOKER LCSW 540-347-0613 54-E LEE STREET WARRENTON, VIRGINIA 20186 PEGGY CHRISTENSEN, LCSW ANN B TATE. LCSW VICKI MCCLAVE LCSW WILLIAMS DAY JR LPC LYNNE H WATTS MS BlOf EEOBACK SPEC ELIZABETH STRAWDPRMAN LPC Michael L. Smith, M.D. Inc. Michael L. Smith, M.D., F.A.C.S. Cynthia A. Dougherty, M.D. Gary Jeffries, C.N.P. • General & Thoracic Surgery • Cancer Surgery • Laparoscopic Surgery • Cancer Chemotherapy • Diseases of the Breast • Ultrasound October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection saves lives. Take the opportunity to see your physician and have your mammogram. 406 Hospital Drive Warrenton 540-349-1510 Trust in the comfort of better vision Your eye care professional can show you how Varilux® lenses give you better visionnear, far and everywhere in between. VARILUX The comfort of better visionIM VarUux is a registored trademark of Essilor International <olW8, Essilor AG#V547VXCN LINDSEY'S VISION CENTER 71 West Shirlev Avenue • Warrenton, Virginia • (S40) 347.5895

How to work smarter By Deborah Shepherd Time* Newspapers Staff Writer Everyone has a sneaking suspicion that work is bad for their health, but for some people, that might actually be true. It's easy to see the hazards of being a construction worker or a race car driver. But where’s the danger in working a cash register? Kendal B. Blaser, a physical therapist, explained, "A cashier does a lot of twisting, reaching and lifting — arid prolonged standing. The abdominal and back muscles' job is to hold you upright. Those muscles fatigue after a long time.” The result: stiffness, low back pain, neck discomfort leading to headaches, and other ills. But by far the most common workrelated complaint that brings people to Blaser Physical Therapy in Warrenton See WORK, Page 6 Wi HEAD:Directly over shoulders without straining, — about an arm's length from screen. NECK « SHOULDERS: Relaxed. ^ RACK: Upright or inclined slightly forward from the hips. Maintain the tame spinal curve the back has when standing. WRISTS: Relaxed and straight, not angled up cr down. ELBOWS: Relaxed at a 70*-13 S’ angle. KNEES: Slightly lower than hips. CHAIR: Sloped slightly_ forward so knees are in ” the correct position. FEET: Firmly planted on the floor. A footrest may be needed for shorter people ” or high work surfaces. SCREEN: At eye level or tlightly lower. ■ KEYBOARD: Best when kept flat dose to elbow level. Take frequent rest breaks. WORK SURFACE: 'Aca height to allow the elbows to be relaxed ataJOMJS’ angle. Chair may need to be raised to accommodate this. High enough to allow knees to fit under. Norris Royston Jr., MD Elizabeth Hoebel, MD Robert Houska, MD J0 . oarc* Certified family practice physicians treating a full range of patients from newborns to adults. We offer Sports Physicals and Well Child Exams, as well as F.A.A., D.O.T. and Women’s Wellness Examinations. We accept most major insurance plans and HMOs. Located minutes off of Route 17 between 1-66 (exit 28) and Route 55. cou FAMILY AN AFFILIATE OF RYSIDE PRACTICE FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Now Accepting New Patients 540/364-1581 8452 Renalds Avenue PO Box 337 Marshall, Virginia 20116

Work From Page 5 is a pain in the neck. Chronic cervical strain occurs when the muscles that hold the head in a fixed position stay tight for long period of time. The culprit, more than likely, is the computer monitor, or, to be specific, its position on the desk. "The monitor should be at eyelevel, so you're not looking down or up," explained Blaser. "Muscles can strain (if the monitor is too high) because you're holding them tight so the head doesn't drop. "Also, we tend to keep the monitor tilted slightly downwards, because then it's just a short distance to look down at our fingers as we type." The height of the desk chair in relation to the desktop also comes into play (see illustration), as does the worker's posture as he sits in it. "It's not rocket science," said Blaser of arranging one's work environment for maximum support and minimum strain. "But you don't think of it until the pain comes." A list of those aches and pains includes: • Headaches • Upper back and neck pain • Decreased range of motion in the neck — most patients say they are "really tight." • Interrupted sleep because no position is comfortable for the painful neck Blaser said suffers may also experience weakness through the shoulder girdle (between shoulder blades) and the arms. "This is not because of nerve damage, but because the muscles are not in shape to do the job." Computer work can also lead to vision problems. Warrenton optometrist Dr. Andrea Wallace said, "Close work will tend to cause eye strain. People who do a lot of data entry have more tendency to become near-sighted." Workers who wear bifocals or trifocals have special problems. Their lens prescriptions may force them to tilt their heads back and look at their work areas through the bottoms of their glasses. This puts pressure on the neck muscles. Another cause of cervical strain might surprise some people: driving. "Seats in cars are part of our work day," Blaser explained. "The steering wheel is your keyboard." Work-related strains can cause what Blaser described as a "pain spasm cycle." She said, "The muscles tighten up to guard against the pain. That decreases the circulation, which in turn increases your pain." Make it go away! Work-related ailments can often be alleviated or eliminated by a change in habits. For instance, cashiers and others who stand all day can relieve their American SpeeohLanguage- LanguageHearing Association Speech-Language Evaluation <fc Therapy Colette Reynolds M.A., C.C.C. Speech-Language Pathologist Sfte let’* Offering experienced speech, language and voice therapy for children. iiil Rafala ' S' ' S *'S'/ ' vv ...Si*.. * *? '* **? Cynthia R. M. Rafala, L.p.a, um.f.t., C.c.M.H.a Gary T. Rafala, L.P.C., l.m.et.. Licensed Professional Counselors * 1 •> .*■ ■ ■> 139 West Davis Street • Culpeper, VA • .' .540-829-0036 I-..*....—. postural muscles by propping one foot up on a low stool or shelf, alternating the feet throughout the day. Changing positions is often the key. During that hour-long commute, drivers should remove the lumbar roll from the small of the back for a while, then put it back again. Instead of sitting at the desk from arrival until lunch, workers should stand and do some gentle twisting and bending. "It gives motion to those static joints, which have had prolonged pressure on them, and get stiff," said Blaser. "Even in the proper position, you need to move." To ease eye strain, Wallace recommends that workers glance away from the computer screen every 15 minutes, and focus on an object across the room. For those with bifocal or trifocal glasses, Wallace said that singlevision lenses can be ground, set for the distance between the viewer and the monitor, so workers don't have to strain their necks. Commuters should be sure that their seats are close enough to the steering wheel so that their arms are in a relaxed position. Since it’s natural to slump after a while, they should check often to see that their back is straight and their neck is not tilted. Sometimes the job environment itself can be changed. A lumbar cushion in the car seat or the desk chair can support the lower back. Standing on a pad instead of on concrete all day is easier on the muscles. Wallace said r that the best computer monitor arrangement she ever saw was one buried in the desktop. But, as Blaser explained, "Sometimes the changes involve other factors, like pay, or seniority. Most people can't take three weeks off to rest, or stop doing what they're doing. "So then I tell them, let's set reasonable goals. We can't eliminate your pain, but we can manage it, with more breaks, lumbar rolls or better shoes. "It's a management of the situation, rather than a cure.” The perils of work It's because of the realities of the workplace that Blaser also conducts "work simulations" — repeating daily routines so that the muscles that perform them will grow strong enough to bear the repetition. For instance, a truck driver's bad knees were the result of years of climbing way up into the truck cab. Blaser's facility had a table that happened to be the same height, so the driver's physical therapy was to step up on the table over and over. For an airline attendant suffering from years of pushing a 300-pound cart and leaning over to hand snacks to the guy in the window seat, Blaser set up a cart with approximate weights. The attendant learned some new ways to safely bend and twist, push and pull. 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Yoga for health and relaxation For stress reduction, it's a stretch By Yvonne Herbst Times Newspapers Writer A couple of years ago, I was rushed by ambulance to Fauquier Hospital with sudden, debilitating back pain that left me unable to stand, sit, lie down, or breathe. I will never forget being carried downstairs on a stretcher, screaming in pain while my two bewildered children looked on. The diagnosis? "Mother's back.” My 1-year-old daughter had been ill with the croup the night before. All night long I had been bending over her crib to lift her out or put her back, holding her,, rocking her, going up and down the stairs with her. By morning, my back had had enough and it gave out. My own mother had suffered a similar episode that left her bedridden for several days when I was just 5 years old. In her case, the triggering event was bending over to button my jacket before I headed off for school. My frightening experience with "mother's back" prompted me to reestablish the regular yoga practice I had enjoyed before having children but let slide after they were born. Yoga’s effectiveness for me was underscored this past October, when I experienced a similar back attack after bending over and picking up my now 3year-old daughter. This time, instead of calling 9-1-1,1 successfully resolved the pain with just 30 minutes of yoga exercises, without having to resort to muscle relaxants or pain medication. Mary Pullig Schatz, a medical doctor and author of the yoga instructional manual "Back Care Basics," states that women's backs are at unique risk in ways that men’s backs are not. Pregnancy, nursing, lactation, premenstrual syndrome, menstruation, postmenopausal osteoporosis, and wearing high-heeled shoes all strain women's backs by encouraging rounded shoulders, forward head-carrying, and rounding of the back in ways that See YOGA, Page 8 Discover the Therapeutic Advantages ofaHAWKEYPSPA tayne Pools and Spas 62-C Waterloo St. Warrenton, VA (540)347-2815 571-A James Madison Hwy. Culpeper. VA (540)825-5645 2326 Planes Rd. Fredericksburg, VA (540)371-2021 Times Newspapers Staff Photo/R.B. Gassie Yvonne Herbst demonstrates a yoga technique. For local news that clicks... Fauquier, com Hospice of the Rapidan Bringing peace, comfort, and dignity to the end of life. OF THc ^ A non-profit, full-service hospice organization providing skilled -**“— A medical care, social work, bereavement counseling, and T& volunteer support for patients and their families in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties since 1983. Medicare. Medicaid, and private insurance; all appropriate referrals accepted, regardless of insurance. If you or someone you know would benefit from hospice care or would like to become a volunteer, please call us today. P.O. Box 715 • Culpeper. VA 22701 • 540-825-4840 • hospice@summit.net

Yoga From Page 7 stress women’s upper and lower back muscles and spinal discs. Yoga offers a safe, effective, lowcost approach to restoring and maintaining a healthy back without drugs or surgery. A proper yoga exercise regimen, designed to address specific life situations and health concerns, can help someone regain a strong and supple hack that resists debilitating back spasms and chronic back pain. Yoga can help with strength and flexibility; it is also a time-tested and remarkably effective approach to developing and enhancing physical, mental and spiritual health. People who practice yoga regularly find that it o.Ters many benefits: • Improved strength and flexibility • Reduction of chronic stiffness and pain • A feeling of well-being and vitality • Enhanced immune system function; resistance to colds, flu and other illnesses • Connection to a calm, centered, 'core” self that can make it easier to cope with stressful life events. Contrary to popular perception, you do not need to be already fit and flexible to practice or benefit from yoga exercises. Indeed, yoga can be most beneficial to teen-agers and adults of all ages who feel stressed and overwhelmed by their daily life routines or trapped in a body that has grown stiff and inflexible with the passing years. Most western exercise regimens tend to overdevelop some parts of the body and mind while underdeveloping other parts. In contrast, yoga aims to develop the whole body and the whole person in a way that promotes optimal strength, flexibility, and inner serenity. Beginners should not rely on books or videos to get started, but should find a good teacher who can show them how to do the yoga exercises properly and — if desired — help them develop an individualized routine suitable to their unique goals and physical limitations. Yvonne Herbst owns and operates the New Life Yoga Center at 87 Lee Highway, Suite 28, in Warrenton, Virginia. She may be reached at (540) 729-4206. Times Newspapers Staff Photo/R.B. Gassie Yoga can help people of all ages develop strength and flexibility. HUTTON CHIROPRACTIC --OF MARSHALL Dr. Carl Hutton 8430 West Main St. P.O. Box 1053 Marshall, VA 20116 Office Hours By Appointment 540-364-2045 • Fax: 703-644-3907 Results in only 3 sessions... I can teach you how to do SELF HYPNOSIS, so you can CONTINUE TO LOSE WEIGHT. Release Tension • Stops Pain ’Specializing in cancer patients. ’Women with head, neck, shoulder or lower back pain. Gift Certificates Available Convenient Location in Downtown Culpeper • Home visits available P Certified lifts Rudina Amelia Cert*ed Complimentary Hypnotherapist 540-829-9182 • rudithayeCthotmail COm Medical Hynot.st Fauquier County's Total Health Store Wi)t plains $)t)armacp W.F. Merchant, P harmacist • Complete Prescription Service • Vitamins & Natural Remedies • Diabetic Supplies N • Custom Compounded Medicines • Accepting Most Insurance Plans including Blue 111 Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare N and Medicaid (|| • Nutritional & Sports I Supplements * Gifts, Cards & Books ^svUDIVALlIww Home Health Equipment A COMPLETE HOME HEALTH EQUIPMENT SERVICE A full line of home care equipment • Electric Hospital Beds • Bathroom Safety Equipment • Lift Chairs & Electric Scooters • Wheelchairs & Walkers • Crutches & Canes • Breast Pump Rentals • Ostomy & Incontinence Products • Home Oxygen & Nebulizers convaless@erols.com • Hours: M-F 8:30-6:00, Sat. 8:30-1:00 6485 Main Street • The Plains, Virginia (540) 253-5275 • 800-237-5717

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Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Yayoi Ayukawa Bob Allen coaches the boys and girls varsity soccer teams at Highland School, an ODSL U-12 team and a fitness class for elementary school age children. Fitness takes shape By Anita Sherman Times Newspapers Staff Writer Remember those halcyon days in the neighborhood, days of kick-the-can, roller skating races and bicycling block after block with friends? Many parents do, and they regret that their children do not play in the same ways. "Everything is so organized now," said Bob Allen, head varsity soccer coach at Highland School. "There is less time for natural development. Physical activity is done in more structured formats. "When we were playing all those neighborhood games, we were developing our neuro-muscular system and being competitive in a more natural setting." Allen, who heads up a fitness program for fourth and fifth graders at Highland, feels strongly that being physically fit helps everyone, especially children, develop and achieve more in other areas of life. He is a proponent of competitive sports and, admittedly, most of his fitness training has a direct relation to soccer. In addition to coaching the Highland boys and girls varsity teams, he also coaches an ODSL U-12 boys soccer team, the Fauquier Excel. The right fit To maintain his personal fitness, Allen religiously devotes two hours a day, three times a week to a program called Pro-Speed. Designed and run by ex-Greenbay Packer, Rob Brown, it is an intense workout with a lot of resistance training, running and lifting weights. "We do things like pull tires and •• run with heavy sacks on our backs," said Allen, who drives from Warrenton to Herndon for the program. People of all ages participate in the Pro-Speed program, and he has seen 9 year olds accomplishing a lot, perhaps even beyond what they think they can. See KIDS, Page 11 < Established 1990 & Boutique i • Classical Ballet • Tap j • Jazz j • Modern ) • Kindermusik | • Ballroom 1 • Yoga j s i I :! I 3 i| ;j jj j (540)-349-2439 j 75-C Lee Street • Old Town Warrenton I Laura Crowne, M.A. | Director _ Warrenton's Only Dancewear Shop • Capezio, Danskin • Body Wrappers, etc. We now stock pointe shoes Blaser Physical Therapy .JExpect More, Get More 550 Broadview Ave. f|jr The Warrenton Office Building The Most Experienced Physical Therapy Team in the Area. We're pleased to announce the addition of Barbara Stark, Master of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Services with Christine Batchellor-McElroy L to R: Greg Morris, Cara Thompson, Valerie Helm, Kendal Blaser, (front Barbara Stark), (back) Christine Batchellor-McElroy, Karen Shea, Karen Cole WE CUSTOMIZE TREATMENT AND FOLLOW-UP WITH PERSONAUZED CARE. Strains and Sprains • Arthritis & Joint Pain • Back & Neck Pain Exercise & Sports Related Injuries • Congenital Disorders Birth Injuries • TMJ Pain • Balance Disorders Rehabilitation Following Stroke or Trauma And Occupational Therapy EXPECT MORE. GET MORE. BLASER PHYSICAL THERAPY • 540-341-1922 Jeffrey W. Bell, M.D. BOARD CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 428 Hospital Drive, Warrenton (540)349-0100 ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Call to Schedule an Appointment Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.: Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. SPECIALIZING IN WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE . ■

Kids From Page 10 This ties in with his belief that if a person is pushed beyond what they think they can do, they achieve higher levels of ability. He applies that to his own fitness program at Highland School. "I want to help kids," said Allen. "I also want it to be fun." So he uses a lot of creative devices like cones, hurtles, balls and even the players themselves as obstacles. Times Newspapers Staff Photo/R.B. Gassie Soccer coach Bob Allen places an emphasis on fitness with this class of fourth and fifth graders. "I want the activities to be fun and challenging as they are developing their ability, coordination, strength and speed," he said. Allen plans to help with a school-wide health and fitness program that would encompass several sports — soccer, basketball, lacrosse and volleyball. "There is a lot of emphasis on sports specialization these days," he said. "But research has proven that involvement in a variety of sports will lead to a lifetime and better athlete. Allen believes that playing several different sports rounds out a player and continues to add interest and diversity while still focusing on skill development. "Oftentimes, a young athlete will bum out at 16 or 17, if he or she has solely focused on one sport." Skip the burger and fries Going hand-in-hand with physical fitness is Allen’s strong emphasis on nutrition. "Most kids don't realize the relationship between what they eat and how they feel and perform," he said. "What you eat can determine how well you're going to study, perform in the classroom or on the playing field. "I can immediately feel the difference after I've eaten a fast food hamburger versus a piece of chicken," he said with a grin. Hamburgers, fries and sodas don't make for upbeat and ready athletes the next morning. "Eating those kinds of foods tends to make you lethargic, sluggish and heavy-feeling," he explained, even if they initially seem to give energy. As sports facilities are being planned and talked about in the county, Allen has his own perspective. His notion would be to have a complex — a place to play — where kids could go and choose from a variety of sports activities. These activities would be supervised but not necessarily organized. "You could drop your child off and maybe they would want to run that day, or shoot a basket, go swimming or play soccer with their friends," he said. Sports skills would be learned — agility, coordination, speed and strength — but in a setting more like the old neighborhood play that Allen fondly remembers. "That's my little dream idea," said Allen wistfully. At Warrenton Overlook, You're One Step Closer To Home. Whether you're recuperating from surgery, relearning to keep your balance, or need the help of a certified therapist, at the Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center you're one step closer to home. Our newly expanded rehabilitation services department is designed for the transition from hospital to home. With over 100 employees and specialists trained for stroke rehabilitation, orthopeadic and neurological therapies, hydro therapy, prosthetic training and more, we can provide all the specialized care needed to help you on your way. Because we're conveniently located next to Fauquier Hospital, we can even provide a medical response when you need it. Unique to our facility is the area's only fully equipped Aqua Therapy Center, complete with a therapeutic pool designed for comfort and to meet your specific rehabilitation needs. At the Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center, your progress is our primary concern. Call today for more information. W A R R E HEALTH We bridge the gap between hospitalization and home. 360 Hospital Drive Warrenton, Virginia 20186 540-349-1919

Taking a fresh look at stress j Stress never causes disorder. Everyone has stress i — every minute and ^ hour of the day, every day of the year, every year throughout a lifetime. Life is eternally handing us what seem . to be obstacles — physi Better Living Dr. Robert ladeluca your grades? Stress. Are you raising children? Stress. Are you in the process of a separation or divorce? Stress. Are you or a family member ill? Stress. The term "stress" as I have been using cm suess, menial stress, emotional stress. We can be stressed out by physical pain or physical disability. We can be under stress as we study for a difficult exam or try to meet an occupational deadline. The rigors of divorce or the death of a loved one or the disappearance of a child can put us under an almost unbearable stress. And yet — while there are those who find it necessary to end up under inpatient or outpatient care following such events, others don’t. Why is this? The answer is simply that it is our reaction to stress which causes disorders, not the stress itself. Trying to escape from stress is a useless and impossible task. Do you hold down a daily job? Stress. Do you commute to work? Stress. Are you looking for work? Stress. Are you trying to enroll in college? Stress. Are you already a high school or college student and waiting for it so iar, ana as u is commonly used, is actually Distress — a negative form of stress, or stress attached to unpleasant events. But there is also EUstress — stress attached to pleasant events. Wait a minute! Pleasant events can lead to emotional disorders? You bet! It's not the event itself, but how we perceive it. An example can be found in two college roommates. One of them wakes up early, raises the blinds and enjoys the daylight, throws open the window, drinks deeply the fresh morning air and listens appreciatively to the morning bird calls. His roommate wakes up and shouts: "Are you out of your mind? The sun is in my eyes, it's freezing in here, and do something about those blasted noisy birds." Each person has his own perception of the very same world. The world is what we say it is. How do we cope with this stress? The first move is to become aware that you are causing your own depressed feelings. You are doing this to yourself — not the job, not the commute, not the children, not the school. It is your reaction that is putting you down, not the event itself. You are perceiving the situation as a negative one that you cannot handle. You may be worrying about an upcoming wedding or promotion. What is needed is what psychologists call "refraining" — learning to perceive the world in a non-threatening way and examining opportunities j that life has subtly presented to you. ,| Caught in a traffic jam? This is a gift of time to listen to your favorite radio program. Been downsized? Maybe it's an opportunity to go back to school — no matter what your age. No one has said this reframing is easy. Nothing worthwhile is. But keep reminding yourself that, despite appearances to the contrary, you are in charge of your own life. Dr. Robert Iadeluca is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Warrenton for eight years. He specializes in chronic pain management, addictions and geriatric psychology. 1 i He can be reached at 347-1596. Massage From Page 3 "We're getting on in years but we don't want to spend all our time taking pills and stuff," she said. "I've got all the books on massage and reflexology but until I took the class and saw these techniques demonstrated, I didn't really grasp the hand movements and the kneading and how deep to push. It was immensely helpful to see all these being done and for us to try them out right there," Wilson said. The Wilsons have both had heart valve surgery and "have had to drop off from judo and karate." Last year, "Albert finally gave up fox-hunting and we sold our horses," Wilson recounted. "We want to maintain some flexibility and one can stretch and do aerobics but you can't work on your back by yourself," she pointed out. "Albert has a little arthritis and the massage is a good way to alleviate stiffening,” Wilson reported. They "stay active with swimming, gardening" and maintaining their fiveacre property. "We're trying to stay in the best shape we possibly can," she said. The next "Massage for Couples" session is from 7-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. In addition to their partners, couples are asked to bring two firm pillows, and to wear comfortable clothing. Space is limited and there is a $10 registration fee. Julie Maybach, or her colleague, Kelly Haber, may be reached at (540) 347-0539. Samuel L. Weir, O.D., P.C. 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Learning to find the power within Sue Watson leads her clients to their own answers By George Rowand Times Newspapers Staff Writer Business-management consultant Susie Watson is in the business o helping business people handle th< stress that tends to come with the ter ritory. "I see stress in terms of conflict! between goals and values," Watsoi said. "When people get totally involved in their business goals, the] sometimes lose sight of who they ari ... they're not clear about what theii problems are or what their focui should be." Watson is a former consultant witl C&P Telephone Company in manage ment training and development, an< now she has an office in Warrenton She meets with clients in individua sessions and during seminars that sh< runs. "What I do is very individual^ directed. I help people focus," she said "I help them clarify what it is tha they want." I And sometimes, she helps success, ful people change course. "I once had a client, a business | woman, who quit a $100,000-a-year job to be home with her kids," Watson I stated. "The woman said that her job i was eating her up and that there was nothing left for herself." r As the case with all of her clients, Watson sees her role as one of a facilit tator, not as a therapist. She listens and asks gentle questions and may 66 Everybody has the answer to their own problems. They just need to listen to themselves. Sue Watson even lead the discussion, but ultimately any decision is made by the client. "It takes courage to go against the flow, against the flow of the world," she said. "But everybody has the .answer to their own problems. They just need to listen to themselves. "Any step that they take for themselves is going to lead them on an adventure, and that's where they need some support, some skills to set their goals in a realistic way." One she has helped is Michael Moorhead, president of The Moorhead Group. "She's helped me clarify my business goals," Moorhead said, "and she's also helped me unclutter my thinking. She really helps you focus." Another she has helped is Beth Chadsey, who runs Inner Truth in Warrenton, and who is a Reiki healing master. "I’m a terrible business person," Chadsey said, "and she really helped me focus and set goals. She puts a lot of emphasis on the marketing of your business. She knows what works and^ what doesn't work. "She’s a coach in a lot of respects, and she cares so much about her clients." Watson said that she charges on a sliding scale. Her regular fees are $100 an hour, but she has seen people for as little as $5 an hour. "People who need help should be able to get it," she said. The gently ebullient Watson clearly enjoys her business. "I feel that everyone needs an arena for their competence, and I'm feel very fortunate that I've found my arena." Watson can be reached at (540) 439-1053. Looking and Fooling Look for our Looking and Feeling Good page appearing ^ in the Fauquier Times-Democrat Weekender section one week of every month. Each issue will be devoted to promoting health & ^ wellness. Watch for it! 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton • 540-3474222

IBS is aggravated by life's stresses We have all had diarrhea and crampy abdominal pain at times. What if you had it all the time? How would it change your life? What impact would it have on the M way you dress, work, fj socialize and travel? For Health’s Sake Dr. David Fairbanks • Bloating • Flatulence • Belching • Constipation alternating with diarrhea • Mucous in the stool How will a doctor know? Because there is no 1 housands ot Americans live with a group of symptoms doctors call IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome. One in nine school children will suffer a painful and sometimes embarrassing episode of IBS between now and Christmas. Otherwise known as "spastic colon," IBS can vary from mildly annoying occasional gas and loose stool, to crippling, daily, incapacitating pain and uncontrollable diarrhea. IBS is called a mobility disorder, because the gas and stool move more quickly through the bowel than normally. It has been traditionally frustrating for both doctors and patients, because there are no identifying tests, and endoscopic examination of the colon reveals no abnormality. Because stress is a major aggravating factor, many patients have been referred to psychiatrists. Symptoms of IBS include: • Diarrhea • Gas •• Abdominal pain test that confirms that one has IBS, your doctor will want to make sure that you don't have any other disease, such as Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, sprue, food intolerance, giardiasis, or salmonellosis. The doctor will test blood for anemia and stool for parasites, and recommend an endoscopic examination of your colon with a biopsy. This makes IBS a diagnosis of exclusion. The history is the most important thing to assist your doctor in diagnosing IBS. He will ask you questions about the timing of your symptoms and associations with stress and meals. A food diary will help to try to identify if you have lactose or any other food intolerances. 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Diets rich in fiber keep the colon distended and tend to reduce these contractions. Too much fiber can also be irritating. Exercise is also helpful in reducing colonic spasms. This may be due to its ability to use up the adrenaline that the body produces during periods of stress. Yoga and other relaxation techniques have also been very effective at reducing symptoms. Treatment Traditionally, IBS has been a hard syndrome to treat. Previously prescribed therapies have included bowel anti-spasm drugs like Bentyl or Levsin; anti-diarrheal agents (but overuse can also make IBS worse); and antidepressants to help with emotional issues. But a new drug, Lotrenox, has been shown to be very effective in reducing both abdominal pain and diarrhea. A visit with your provider can help decide which is best for you. When to see a doctor You should see your health care provider whenever you are concerned about your symptoms. 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Meditation From Page 4 over. Do not let any other thoughts intrude. Ready, begin! It’s not easy, is it? Many of us cannot get to 10 even once without extraneous thoughts intruding. It is amazing how undisciplined our minds really are. Why meditate? I often encourage friends and clients to try meditation and am often met with the same responses: “Why would I spend 20-40 minutes a day just sitting?” “It seems like it would be boring.” “I don’t have the time.” Or, “I’m not a religious person.” I meditate for a number of reasons. Meditation helps us to gain control over our minds. It is a way of learning to focus our thoughts. As we have just seen, that can be a difficult achievement. Meditation is relaxing. That is no small benefit in this age of frenetic activity and high stress. We become more calm and centered as we practice. The challenges of daily life seem more manageable, relationships seem easier, and there is an overall feeling of peace and tranquility. Even modern science has weighed in with controlled studies. In fact, more’ than 500 scientific studies of Peace of Mind... W.|. ■ n w ... ■ ■ .. . ■ >v»m ...in Classic Style. • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer's Care • Respite Care Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive, Post Office Box 749 Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 or 540-364-1200 Alan C. Egge, M.D. & Charles C. Hogge, M.D. Board-Certified Ophthalmologists & LASIK Surgeons Announce the Opening of their Gainesville Office at Prince William Medical Center 14370 Lee Highway LASER VISION CORRECTION TO SCHEDULE A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION AT OUR MANASSAS OR WARRENTON OFFICE CALL 703-361-3128 or 540-349-0906 WWW.PWLASEREYE.COM OR WWW.DOMINIONEYECARE.COM meditation have proven its benefits. Results of these studies have appeared in such respected journals as Science, Scientific American and the American Journal of Physiology. Many common ailments seem to be done while meditation is as well. It can also moving — walking especially popular. In fact, meditation can A done in any position or situation. More important be ft be helped by meditation. Lowered blood pressure, reduced levels of stress, and improved respiratior and heart rates are just some of the physiological benefits.. In addition, studies show that children improve school performance when meditation is added to the curriculum; that relationships can improve with meditation; and that meditation decreases anxiety and expands intelligence. IS nan posture or activity what you do with your mind. One means of meditating is ''contemplation.” In this form you choose an object such as a flower or candle and just look t it. As I said, this i simple on the irface, but fficult in practice. The mind seems to wander Even five minutes of meditation a day has been shown to help us to feel better physically and mentally. How to meditate endlessly, but with practice, this “wanI dering mind” ' will gradually ^ diminish. ^ Another ** form of meditation is Aitnougn a onei article HKe tms cannot teach anyone how to meditate, I can give you some idea of what meditation is like. Meditation is simple and easy to do, at least on the surface. It does not conflict with anyone’s religious or spiritual beliefs. Usually people sit when they meditate, though lying down or standing can be meditative positions tu uuacivc ui tuuni caui uicaui. Count from one to 10, then start over. Meditation practice can include using a “mantra.” A mantra is a word or phrase that is repeated over and over, either aloud or silently — again, with mental focus on those words. Transcendental meditation, which is perhaps the most widely known meditation method in this country, uses this approach. There are some helpful books on meditation. One of the best is' Lawrence LeShan’s “How to Meditate.” Another well-known book is Herbert Benson’s “The Relaxation Response.” Thich Nat Hanh’s books, especially “Being Peace,” are also excellent. Most meditators believe that you should have a teacher to properly instruct you in meditation. This is because problems and questions regarding technique can arise, and it is good to have guidance and someone to answer questions and give encouragement. It’s important to feel comfortable with your teacher. Teachers may be found by checking ads in the local paper or on the Web, through yoga instructors, or by word of mouth. One of the m,ost important pieces of advice I received from my teacher was to stick with meditation, no matter what, for at least six months. Good advice — because, like most meditators, I had questions and frustrations along the way. But learning meditation 25 years ago in that little house on the hill has been a wonderful gift to myself, perhaps the best I ever received. James Seder is the director of Positive Changes Hypnosis in Warrenton, and has been in counseling and hypnosis practice for more than 20 years. He also teaches meditation. He can be reached at 347-3800.

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