Rappahannock News, July 11, 2001

123rd Year... No. 28 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2001 w\ wwwJfiiJtescommunity. com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Sport physicals date scheduled RCHS sports physicals for all I high school and eighth grade students will be provided by the Rappahannock Medical Center, Dr. Jerry Martin on Wednesday, I July 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. The charge will be $10 per student. All students must have a physical on the Virginia High School League to even tryout for 2001-2002 sports. Tryouts for fall §ports begin on Aug. 6. Questions call Jon Smythe, Athletic Director, §87-8575. VDOT to hold annual meeting The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a Transportation Program meeting for the nine counties in the Culpeper District on Tuesday, July 17 at 9 a.m. at the VDOT District Office Auditorium. The meetings are held annually to gather input from county officials, city and town representatives, other elected officials and citizens on transportation needs and desires, as well as updates on existing or planned programs. Members of the Commonwealth Transportation Board as well as staff from VDOT and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation will also receive information on public transportation and ride sharing. Comments will not be taken on Transportation Enhancement grants or secondary roads. This year, the speaking order for the nine counties in the Culpeper VDOT District will be: Madison, Orange, Rappahannock, Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene and Louisa. Towns and cities will fall under the appropriate county. The VDOT Culpeper District office is located at 1601 Orange Road in Culpeper. For information contact VDOT at 829-7537. Community potluck, housewarming slated Come celebrate the completion of the new home of Marjorie Moore and her son, Kim Hall, at a potluck dinner at the Washington Town Hall on Saturday, July 14 at 6 p.m. As you may recall, they lost their home, their pets, and all that they owned to fire this past Christmas holiday season. Bring a covered dish, salad, or dessert and a small housewarming gift. A suggested list included a Bible, dictionary, small measuring tape, yard stick, spices, jello mold, paring knives, pliers, bathroom hand towels, clothes pins, sewing notions (thread, pins, etc.) For additional information call Claudia Mitchell at 675-2146, Ruth Baumgardner, 675-3371, Eve Willis at 675-3672, Mary Groves, 675-3381 or Katie Massie at 675-2132. Happenings in Rappahannock ; • Wednesday, July 11 the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. • • Thursday, July 12 the ARB will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. 03700 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Parade time Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland The bicycle parade in the town of Washington on the Fourth was one of the major highlights of the day. Fifty youngsters lined up to take part in the annual event. Wonderful weather, a cool evening and a spectacular fireworks display marked a glorious day as residents celebrated the 225th Independence Day in Rappahannock. Arlen Sherwood constructs log cabin on behalf of PEC ^ By Barbara- Sherwood Rappahannock Field Office of PEC Arlen Sherwood of Gid Brown Hollow recently constructed a log cabin to support the Piedmont Environmental Council’s effort to help raise funds for the Rappahannock County Historic Survey. The county-wide survey will bring local history into focus for all our residents and future generations to be proud of. The designation of historic districts in the county is also an important step in the preservation of our unique, green county. The survey will be performed by a professional surveyor for the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The end result of the survey will produce maps showing all the historic sites in our county. All donations are tax deductible. Checks can be made to Treasurer, Rappahannock County, designated for the historic survey. All donations left in the log cabin, cash or checks, will be taken regularly to the County Administrator’s office. Donations can also be mailed directly to Rappahannock County Administrator, Historic Survey Project, P.O. Box 519, Washington, Va. 22747. --. " — ■ — m — , .i Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland HISTORIC SURVEY: This log cabin by Aden Sherwood is displayed at the Rappahannock Library on behalf of Piedmont Environmental Council to help raise funds for the county survey. The log cabin and information, on the historic survey will be on display at the Rappahannock County Library until the end of July. Look for the cabin in other locations in the Cause of death still unknown in woman’s death By Debbie Hearn Rappahannock News Staff Writer Investigators have moved a step closer to learning the exact cause of death of a Rappahannock County woman whose remains were found in a remote area near the county line last Saturday. Medical examiners from the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C. are assisting the Commonwealth’s Medical Examiner in Fairfax County in determining the exact cause of death of Jessica Pruitt. The 19-year-old Castleton woman was last seen June 15, leaving her job at Warrenton Chiropractic Office in the company of an acquaintance who’d asked for a ride. Although her vehicle was recovered two days later on a dead-end street in the residential section of Old Tbwn Warrenton, the whereabouts of Pruitt remained a mystery. Then, on Saturday, June 30, a resident of Crest River Road near Hume came upon remains that were later positively identified as the missing woman’s. The unidentified landowner was clearing his property for an orchard and had walked the property prior to his discovery after a plea was made by Fauquier and Rappahannock county law enforcement to landowners to help with their search. An intense investigation was made even more intense, as investigators sought to bring some closure to the case. “The medical examiner called in the Armed Forces Institute because they have more sophisticated scientific capabilities that will enable a more precise cause of death to be S«e PRUITT, Pag* A8 Supervisors finalize tower ordinance By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The Board of Supervisors finally concluded work on amendments to the telecommunications ordinance that it had initiated this past April. At that time, County Administrator John McCarthy and County Attorney Peter Luke presented proposed changes to the ordinance that were prompted by objections to portions of the original ordinance from Sprint/PCS, and that were intended to promote telecommunications facilities that are less obtrusive. The Board approved the proposed changes then, and forwarded the amendments to the Planning Commission for their consideration. A review and public hearing by the Planning Commission resulted in six additional changes to the ordinance that were returned to the Board of Supervisors for their final approval, but the Supervisors rejected most of those. Ihe proposal by the Planning Commission to change the definition of tower height by measuring that from the lowest portion of the tower base instead of the highest was rejected as being inconsequential and unnecessary; the addition of an inflation factor into the requirement for a “demolition” bond was disapproved because it was redundant—the text in the original ordinance permits the County to establish a bond sufficient to cover costs of tower removal, and the Board of Supervisors felt that this language covered all contingencies, including inflation; the proposed increase of application fees to $5,000 for any facility was excessive, according to the Board, and Mr. Luke expressed the opinion that it would not be defensible in court—the Board approved a fee change from $1,000 to $2,000 for a category 4 facility and $1,500 for all others; the Board disapproved language calling for a horticulturist to attest to the health of “forested buffer” as being unnecessary; the Board modified the Commission’s proposal for a “crane or balloon” test at all proposed tower locations by requiring such tests “at the request of the Board of Supervisors or Planning Commission; and the Board rejected the proposed maximum height reduction of Category 1 through 3 facilities from 199 to 130 feet because the ordinance was designed to promote those facilities that employ existing structures, and they felt that a height reduction would do just the opposite. Supervisors unanimously adopted the amendments to the telecomSee BOARD, Page AS In memory Rappahannock Nun Pnoto/Bartwra C. Waytand *, A white dogwood tree was planted in front of Rappahannock County High School recently in memory of Shelby Atkins, for his 17 years of service. The tree was donated by Chris Bateheter of Storybook Farms Nursery in s Amissvilte and planted by Mark Wharton, Marc Russell and Watty Reid. ; - <*

4-H offers fun-filled activities throughout the year By Hazel Zinn-Day 4-H Program Support Technician, Senior The Rappahannock County 4-H Program is filled with various fun activities year round. Currently, there are 19 different project and j community clubs, ranging 1 from Cooking and Crafts to Shooting Education. Twenty-four adult volunI teer leaders give generously of their time to prepare for the once a month 4-H club meetings. The 4-H Livestock Club has been in existence longer than any other 4-H club in Rappahannock County. Randall Updike has provided volunteer leadership to this club for over 20 years. The Amissville 4-H Club has also been active for many years under the adult volunteer leadership of Jennifer Gray. Both of these adult volunteers are honorary 4-H All Star members, the highest honor you can achieve in 4-H. Other 4-H clubs that meet monthly are the 4-H Cooking and Crafts Club, the 4-H Shooting Education Club, the 4-H Tally Ho Horse and Pony Club, the After School 4-H Cloverbud Club, the 4-H Electricity Club, the Flint Hill 4-H Community Club, the 4-H Small Animal Club, the 4-H Junior Club, the 4-H Junior Garden Club, the 4-H Veterinary Science Club, the 4-H Performing Arts Club, the 4-H Woodworking Club, the 4-H Poultry Club, The Child Care dnd Learning Center After School Club, the 4-H Nature Club, the 4-H Honor Club, and the 4-H Dog Club. Soon we will be offering after school 4-H activities at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Four-H is already very active in the elementary school. The Talking with T. J. program is sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension and teaches fourth graders diversity. The 4-H Embryology Project has also been utilized in the elementary school, as has the Master Gardeners’ Ready, Set, Grow program. The Rappahannock County 4-H program also offers several workshops throughout the year. The 4-H Super Sitters course is taught to youth 13 years and older in cooperation with the Family and Consumer Science agent from Culpeper. This course instructs students on handling emergencies during babysitting along with learning proper nutrition for youngsters. The interactive computer program, Power Point, is offered through individual clubs and special workshops held at the Extension Office. This fairly new computer program has become a state competition in 4-H. The 4-H program coincides well with other youth programs in Rappahannock County. In Girl Scouts, some requirements for earning badges can be accomplished through the 4-H program, so youth who participate in both youth organizations can get credit for the work they a new four-week Tuesday night series of classes In with Charaalne Lee Tuesdays. 6 to 7:38 p«i at the Jf%$h1ngton Town Hall: July 17, 24. 31 andtAugus 540 or 800.57*.667-8 MMt INNCM KXfLOWATtCtM a (XMMMMmC OAMCC on the web: www.synergydance.con Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Xappahannock News Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$2l.TO/yea^S^ Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°°/year Name __ Address __' City_ State Zip_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: *appahannocK Sinus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 "%>:h ;v'-v Old Address: This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: The Rappahannock Niro* (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. Photo courtesy ot Hazel Zinn-Day 4-H AND SCHOOLS: RCES student learns about gardening from Master Gardener Roger Andrews in the Ready, Set, Grow program for the first grade students. complete. Four-H recognizes the accomplishments of youth in many ways throughout the year. The Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock Farm Fair is a competitive show where 4H members get the opportunity to show their 4-H projects, win placements on their projects, and, in some cases, sell the projects. The selling of a project enables the 4-H member to pay the bills accumulated by maintaining the 4-H project, and if there are any funds left over from the sale, most 4-H parents put that money in the bank for college tuition. So, in supporting a 4-H member through the purchase of their 4-H project, you are also encouraging a higher education for that 4-H member. 4-H members can compete in the county, district, and state presentation and Share the Fun contests. Junior 4-H members can advance from the county to the district competition, competing against 4-H members from 19 counties. Senior members can advance to state competition. This year Rappahannock County had two state winners. Lea Pyne, in Public r EARN TOP DOLLAR For Your Garden FRUITS - and - VEGETABLES Call 540-675-3801 Ask tor Speaking, was coached through the Rappahannock County High School program under the leadership of Mr. Jon Heddleston. Robin Oyster won in the vocal category of the 4-H Share the Fun competition. 4-H members are recognized during the yearly 4-H Achievement Night program upon completion of 4-H projects or other outstanding work in 4-H throughout the year. Four-H is very rewarding, whether you receive a trophy or just have a fantastic time at 4-H Camp. The rewards of working and volunteering in an organization like 4-H comes from seeing the young people of our county being guided through life by using smart thinking, following their heart, helping with their hands, and leading a happy healthy life. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of our activities, please call 6753619 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, five days prior to the event. Got bored kids? Visit our web site at www.timespapers.com for local events. Fund Raiser Band Boosters and students sold mouse pads and lollipops as a fund raiser at the July 4th festivities in Washington. Pictured are left to right, Brian Taylor, Katie Giles and Lea Pyne. Mouse pads with the county seal are still available and may be purchased by calling any Booster member or by contacting Sharon Pyne at 6753635, Pat Giles at 675-3637 or Cheryl Taylor at 987-8043. RCHS fall sports tryouts By Jon Smythe Athletic Director The following tryouts have been scheduled: • RCHS girls varsity and JV basketball tryouts commence on Monday, Aug. 6 at the RCHS gym from 6 to 8 p.m. Must have a physical and come dressed to play. Questions call Head Coach Mike Dayton at 829-9515 (home) or JV Coach Stefanie Shaw at 547-8581 (home). • Jr. Panther girls basketball tryouts commence on Monday, Aug. 6 at the RCHS gym from 4-5:30 p.m. Come dressed to play. This is for all girls in sixth through eighth grades in the Rappahannock County School system. This is a feeder program for our high school sports and varying skill levels are expected. Questions call Jon Smythe, RCHS Athletic Director at 987-8575. • Cross country tryouts, commence on Monday, Aug. 6 meeting in the RCHS Commons area with the coaching staff beginning at 6 p.m. Open to boys and girls in grades eight through 12. Questions' call Coaches Ann Spieker at 987-8836 or Mark Ramey at 547-2010. • Cheerleading tryouts commence on Monday, Aug. 6 at the Washington School in Washington, from 6-7:30 p.m. This is for all girls in grades eight through 12. Must have a physical and come dressed to exercise. Questions call Coach Julie Atkins at 987-8630. First annual Boy’s Basketball camp set First annual “Panther Pride” Boy’s Basketball Camp is scheduled for July 30 to Aug. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rappahannock County High School. The camp is open to all boys entering the 6th to 12th grades at Rappahannock County Public Schools. Cost will be $60 per player. Instruction will be provided by RCHS varsity basketball Head Coach Mike Dayton and Jenkins Tree Service taW & Landscaping Trimming • Topping • Take Downs • Stump Removal Mulching • Fertilizing • Root Feeding • Spraying Lot Clearing • Cleanup • Quality Work Excavating Free Estimates • We Service All MD & VA C.R. 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Lions honor Trooper Settle ; State Trooper Gary T. Settle was honored June 6 by Lions Club of Fauquier in Marshall for exceptional performance of <}uty and devotion to service. ' Trooper Settle began his career in 1986 and was assigned to Winchester until 1993 when he was promoted to Sergeant. Trooper Settle resigned in 1995 when he was elected to Sheriff of Rappahannock County. ; He returned to the State Police in i998 and is assigned to area 12 dWarrenton), serving Rappahannock County. ; In addition to normal Trooper duties, Trooper Settle is a member of the State Rolice Tactical Team. He is a Field Training Officer called upon to share his vast knowledge and experience to trainees who are in the beginning stages <>f their careers. J He is a range instructor, a general instructor, and an officer survival instructor at the Police Academy. He frequently supervises range operations for other Police agencies. “Trooper Settle is hard working, honest and a person of high morals and character. He is a “quality” trooper with lots of knowledge and experience” stated a Lions member. Trooper Settle and his wife, Kelly Gilkey-Settle reside near Sperryville. Trooper Settle Amissville carnival successful By Sarah Latham Rappahannock News Writer A number of factors contributed to the tremendous success of the Amissville Fire and Rescue Company carnival held the last week in June according to the president Jack Atkins. Heading the list was the splendid weather, though hot, it was clear and pleasant in the evenings, he said. Another factor was the extensive participation in the parade and attendance each night. For this Mr. Atkins expressed sincere appreciation. He said planning and attention to detail, combined with countless hours of work by many, paid dividends and resulted in an outstanding success. According to carnival chairman Paul Payne, company members and other volunteers joined in to assure an effective conclusion to the event. He too expressed thanks to all who worked, donated food, funds and prizes, and attended the carnival. Special thanks are extended to the John Hitt family for managing, cooking and serving in the food concession. They all, down to the youngest, worked every night. Community volunteers worked in various stands and games and ticket booths while others provided a PA system, judges stand, queen float wagon and flowers. Photo courtesy of Susan Huff VOLUNTEERISM: Without community volunteers who join fire and rescue personnel Amissville could not staff a carnival. The family of Johnny and Mary Hitt, right, come to the aid of the community each year by volunteering to man the food concession. They cook, wrap, serve, sell and do whatever it takes to accomplish the task. From left are Glen Burke, son-inlaw; his wife Beverley; her brother John; the Burke’s daughter Rebecca; Amanda and “Bubba” Hitt and son Zack. “Bubba” is chief cook and takes some of his vacation time to help. Monetary prize winners in the drawing were: $1,000, Margaret O’Halloran of Viewtown; $500, Edna Weakley of Amissville; $50, Judy Boxindine of Rixeyville; $50, Allen Crane of Warrenton; $25, Angela Gibson, Culpeper; and $25, Tom Taylor, Sperryville. Michelle Woodard was Sat.. July 14th Blcishooz SUMMER HOURS: Now op«n Frl., Sat. & San. 5:30 to dosa Family Dining & Fina Mask 540-987-3162 www.blaamooncafa.ee Lordy Lordy Look Who’s 40 Happy Birthday Johnny! JT ELEGANT CABINETRY CURLY MAPLE AND HEART PINE OUR SPECIALTY TAPME,*MEW INI ADI SON, VIRGIN I Aw 540-925-5015 Come & enjoy live music on Saturday nights at the newly opened pub. 540 • 825 • 7148 195 E. Davis Street, Culpeper, Virginia www.Hazelriverfaui.com named honorary fire chief and will represent the Amissville Company for the next year in parades and other events. Junior Miss was Ashley Ridgeway; Little Miss was Alisha Stanley and Nathaniel Jackson was Little Mister. Trigon puts it to the schools By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer An early fiscal year budget-buster was handed to Rappahannock County Schools by Trigon Healthcare, the schools’ managed care insurance provider. Superintendent Dr. David Gangel reported to the School Board at their July meeting that Trigon has raised its rates 25 percent, despite assurances by the Trigon representative that rates would increase from 11 to a maximum of 18 percent for this fiscal year. Dr. Gangel said that, based on the representative’s information, the budget for FY2002 included a 15 percent increase. The actual Trigon rate increase will result in a school budget shortfall of $108,000 and, in addition, will require that employee contributions increase as well. Unanticipated Trigon increases have sent school administrators scrambling for at least the past few years, and Dr. Gangel asked the Board if there were any objections to a last minute search for more competitive insurance coverage. There was no objection, and Dr. Gangel will pursue the search. Trigon Healthcare Inc. is the publicly traded for-profit managed health organization that evolved from the not-for-profit Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The company converted from a notfor-profit status and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in 1997. It has generally shown a significant profit in recent years. Administrator shortfalls Dr. Gangel reported on the Leadership Shortfall Conference that he recently attended at the University of Virginia. This conference, he said, focused on impending deficits in school administrators in Virginia, but it also involved representatives of national organizations who spoke to the nationwide aspect of the issue. Data presented at the conference was acquired through a survey of 1543 principals and assistant principals in the State, and it presaged a significant shortfall in school administrators over the next five to ten years. According to the survey data, the aging of Virginia’s corps of school principals will result in a 56 percent retirement rate within the next nine years, and long hours and job stress issues will make replacement diffi-" cult, perhaps leading to an administrator shortfall similar to the teacher shortage currently being experienced nationwide. Dr. Gangel also presented the Board with a draft job description for the Director of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI) position. He noted that the report of the School Council’s Curriculum Consultant was used as a blueprint for the job description, and that the job’s initial focus would be on those curriculum and instructional areas in which passing SOL test scores were not achieved. Responsibilities specified in the draft include: division-wide oversight for curriculum development and updates, instruction and student achievement, assessment and testing, International Baccalaureate and G/T; input into inservice programs in the areas of curriculum and instruction; and input to Principals for those elements of teacher evalua tions pertaining to instruction. Richard Smith, the inaugural DCI, said that he was looking forward to the challenge of the job, and emphasized that his vision for the position was not restricted to achievement of success in SOL tests. Memorial to Robert Dennis School Board member Franklin Warner remembered Robert Dennis, who passed away suddenly on Monday, he said. Mr. Warner recalled Mr. Dennis’ 33 years of service to Rappahannock schools, and noted that “he’s the closest thing I have to a brother.” A funeral for Robert Dennis will be held on Saturday, July 14, at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville. Donations and more donations Assistant Superintendent Helen Williams reported on recent donations to the schools. Headwaters, she said, donated $500 to the Rappahannock Educators Professional Growth Endowment to be used to continue to support participation in Leadership Ethics Conference at Oxford University in England. The Social . Security Administration in Culpeper donated 17 Pentium-100 computers and a 486 computer, and another computer and peripherals was donated by C. J. Raney. The Transition Class at RCHS offered a donation of $4000 to be used to purchase an air conditioner for the gymnasium. The letter from the class said that the class had accomplished its goals and that the Special Education students wanted to express their appreciation and to honor Wilson Atkins and the memory of Shelby Atkins by making the donation. Mr. Warner said that he had reservations about accepting such a significant sum, and suggested that the offer be accepted but held in the class account until such time as there are sufficient funds both to support the program and the offer. The Board accepted those conditions. New coaches retained School Board Chair Wesley Mills announced that the following coaching positions were filled: Michael Dayton will serve as girls varsity basketball head coach, Stephanie Shaw as girls junior varsity coach, Ann Spieker and Mark Ramey will serve as co-head coaches of the varsity cross country team. Julie Atkins will be the varsity cheerleading coach, and Tiffany Early will serve as the junior varsity cheerleading coach. Other activities • John Kiser, sponsor of the $200,000 Greve grant that was initiated in 1998, spoke to the School Board and provided a memoran* dum that reviewed grant history, purpose and progress. Mr. Kiser noted that the grant served to support creation of the School Council and effective schools research, and he expressed his hopes that the legacy of the grant will be the implementation of an effective schools program. • Ron Makela spoke to the Board about high school teacher resignations during the public comments portion of the meeting. Mr. Makela encouraged the Board to investigate the reasons behind teacher departures, and said that “Money is an issue-but I think there may be other issues . . . We do a lot of administering, but I think we’re lacking in the leadership area.” £>lue Rag (jardens DAYLILIES NOW AVAILABLE (jreen house also open Ferns, begonias, succulents, 6* odds & ends located between Banco & Etlan on Route 231. 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Anyway, the plywood went up to prevent yet another kitchen raid by that bread-thieving son-of-a-bear, and it fit quite snugly, save for the seven inch gaps on both the lower left hand and upper right hand corners. I didn’t expect that the 800 pound bear could negotiate those clearances, so I looked forward to quite a gentle and restful night. After hearing accounts of my bear incursions, friends and enemies alike had no end of suggestions. Ralph’s was my favorite— he suggested the use of what l think was a oU caliber weapon of some sort. Ellen, who I thought was anything but a friend, proved me wrong by recommending that I outfox the bear by sleeping on pillows filled with stale bread and by covering my next to naked pate will slightly rancid clover honey. The bear would be attracted by the yeasty odor of the* bread, she said, and when in close olfactory range, she surmised that the bear would be forever turned off by the spoiled honey, and thus never return to bother me again. Despite the lure of that suggestion, I opted for that old Rappahannock stand-by, however—just waiting it out. I went to bed expecting to be awakened by the sounds of the demolition of the new ailanthus plyboard, but all I heard before I fell off to sleep were the noises cats make when they’re frightened to death. Floyd and Roger were guard-cats, as it were, but I suspect that their contracts had a maximum allowable What are you doing to improve your health? Wellness Outreach Register/information: (540) 829-4190 Classes listed are FREF unless indicated JULY TO, AUGUST 2 Thinkln' About Quittin' If youtye thought about giving up tobacco, this hOur-fong seminar can help you make someanformed decisions about the kinds of cessation methods that are available and which of those may be most helpful to you and your situation. You can also learn about changes you can make before you quit that will fjplp you succeed when you do. 5-6 p.nw Coming in August... 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My strategy was to use the crossword dictionary to lull Ursa Major into a state of melancholia, if not utter confusion, by reading to him the forty-four alternatives to the word “Bear” and by delivering the coup de grace though the recitation of the sixty-seven entries under all of the “Bear” homonyms. Then, when he was in such a state, I would knock a ten-penny nail into his cranium with the hammer and use the machete to take an arm or a leg as a trophy, if not for dinner. None of that wildness was necessary. All I heard, in addition to the cat noises, was a bit of banging around here and there, none of which appeared to threaten my security. When I awoke and went to brew my morning expresso, I noticed that entry had been made, by a lesser critter obviously, into the kitchen via the gaps in the plywood vaulting. Since Ursa had eaten all of my bread in prior adventures, there remained nothing for his little minion, whatever it was, to bring to his master save for a few orts of my squashrice-tofu dinner that had been stored in the plastic trash bucket. My gastronomic stratagem worked—I had decided to become a vegan yesterday so as to minimize the aromas, if not the taste, of my cookery, and even an omnivorous creature like Signor Bear could find little value in reducing the newly installed security device to splinters in exchange for what could be only three hundred calories of nutrition. The minion, whatever it was, probably caught hell for his inability to bring sustenance to his master, but that’s not my problem. A few fewer nocturnal creatures in my midst is more than welcome at this point. I left the kitchen to check on the state of my garden—I expected that the bear might have attacked my daikon, or even the Tasty Jade cucumbers, as retribution for his food frustrations, but all looked just fine. I know that he is going to go after the super-sweet corn when its ready—but that won’t be for a month or two and I’ll worry about that in about that period of time. All appeared to be safe and sound in my world of flora. Nothing torn out of the ground, nothing trampled by size twenty-three quintuple E’s—in ovoid form, mind you. All seemed glorious. At least until I looked into the doorway of the other room I have yet to make in to a uvaDie space. There the lengths of stovepipe that surrounded the busted freezer were scattered like ten pins. That’s were I stored my organic fertilizers, like the gallon of fish emulsion that had been quaffed the day before. But all I had were dry fertilizers—green sand, bone meal (hmmm) and blood meal (oh no). That’s what the red trail was on the grass—twenty pounds of blood meal gone. Imagine chewing on that! I guess I could have used the blood meal trail as a vector to my friend bear, but I had had sufficient close encounters and decided against. Well, I guess I have had it with him. He’s eaten sixteen loaves of bread, orts aplenty, cat food, fish emulsion—and now blood meal. He would definitely qualify me for an additional dependent on my taxes. This bear is eating me out of house and home and garden, but I think that I may have a solution. We’ll just see how clever he is. McEachin leads 4th of July parade By Meredith Gorfein Rappahannock Democratic Chairman The Honorable Donald McEachin, Democratic candidate for Attorney General, led the 4th of July parade this year. He was accompanied by a festive group of supporters carrying flags, banners, signs and balloons. William (the donkey) escorted Donald through the streets and seemed to enjoy the crowds almost as much as the candidate. McEachin said that the Washington parade had been the highlight of his day, far surpassing the other parades and events he had attended earlier. He was overwhelmed by the friendly people he met, the charm of the Town and its parade, the beauty of the County and the good manners of the first donkey he had ever walked with. He promises to come back to Rappahannock, as a guest and as a friend. For more information on Donald McEachin call 804775-0885 or visit his web site www.mceachin2001.org or contact the Rappahannock Democrats at 6753515. Imported cars aren’t foreign to us. O r\ REASONS TO \ I 1 BRING YOUR sJ \J CAR TO US Our business is Import Car Service All work approved by you in advance Locally owned and operated Service by appointment, emergency when necessary Same day service on most repairs Loaner cars available Free ride home/to work 12 months/12,000 miles umiieu warranty 9. Comfortable smoke-free waiting room 10. All mechanics are A.S.E. and Bosch certified 11. 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44i €&MP Photos courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day 4-H Day Camp Gardening Class with instructor Sally Havstad 4-H Day Camp David Massie doing the Limbo during the Luau 4-H Day Camp carnival face painting 4-H Day Camp Fishing Class 4-H Day Camp Computer Class 4-H Day Camp Cooking class with adult volunteer Evelyn Oyster 4-H Day Camp Rocket Class I Camp days enjoyed JAY HAZEL ZINN-DAY 4-H Program Support Technician, Senior The Rappahannock County 4-H Day Camp program was a great success this year, 85 campers, 30 teens and 17 adults attended. Campers attended three classes in the morning. At noon everyone went swimming. There were a variety of afternoon programs offered throughout the week. Theresa Light of Woodville, taught the campers sign language to some camp songs, including 3 the new 4-H Day Camp song of thanks. The teen coun selors worked very hard to provide wonderful entertainment for a luau and the yearly carnival. Campers had their faces painted, had their fortune told and picked prizes out of an ice cube pool with their bare feet to cool off. Campers are placed into tribes at the beginning of week. Throughout the week, the tribes received notches for kind deeds and accomplishments during campfire. Each tribe also made a pinata for the carnival. Overall the week of 4-H Day Camp was fun for all. 4-H Day Camp Pet Class instructor Lisa Reid

--&appat)annocfe jSetosf— 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: RappNews@timespapers.com ' Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2001 Our View Beauty, serenity plus history: honoring Rappahannock’s past is the third leg Citizen efforts to team with Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources to create a record of its historic places is a further reflection of residents’ understanding of what Rappahannock County is, has been, and should be. In the face of extraordinary pressures from without, and even from some within, Rappahannock County has declared that it wishes to be different from its neighbors—that it wishes to preserve its beauty and serenity and thwart efforts to turn its gentle hills into development cul-de-sacs, and to scrape away its weathered barns to make room for carports. No . . . Rappahannock’s citizens want better than that. They want to preserve the history that speaks from the slopes and hollows ... to honor the intrepid folk who hewed the timbers to shelter their families. To keep the night sky visible for all time, and to let the children and their children savor the views of the mountains that the old families stayed here to see. The historic survey that will be continued after years of interruption will strengthen the objectives that most of us share. It will begin the process of recognition and preservation of homes and industrial buildings and barns that were built here before most of us took a first breath. It will provide the third leg and strengthen the tripod with which we honor our forefathers and the land and its creatures. It will support the efforts to carry an ever more unique bit of countryside, untainted, through the decades and the centuries. This grass-roots effort is more than a good start, and the hundreds who have supported and participated in it deserve thanks, hugs, and a pat on the back. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C Wayland An hour of African and multicultural stories, drumming and dancing was enjoyed by all on Saturday, July 7 for the kickoff of the Rappahannock Summer Reading program at the Library. Donna Graham, the director of Dancescape out of Charlottesville had volunteers and draftees dancing and clapping. Make sure to attend this Saturday’s performance with Miss Jenny at 1 p.m. at the Library for Blue Ridge Tales and Vittles. Letters Thanks for support Thank you to all of those people who came out on Wednesday, June 27 to the Washington Fire Hall to help support the American Red Cross Bloodmobile. We sup pressed our goal and collected a total of 32 usable pints of blood. Thank you to all of those people who tried to donate but were not able to for various reasons. We are always grateful to the members of the Washington Fire and Rescue Squad who allow us to use their hall for the Bloodmobile. Also, to Mrs. Alice Pullen who once again faithfully made and served her famous chicken salad sandwiches and pound cake. Thank you one and all! Marie Riedel Chairman Differences between a brewery and a winery questioned I am disappointed that Bardo Brewery was closed and particularly in the manner in which it happened. The brewery was an asset to the county in the same way as a winery. It encouraged people to visit Rappahannock, take in the local scenery, sample local products and enjoy themselves in the process. If a winery can offer tastes of its wines, offer glasses of wine for sale on premises, and sell bottles of wine, then why doesn’t the same law apply to a brewery? Bardo Brewery offered tastes of its different beers, offered glasses of beer for sale on the premises, and sold beer to take away. What is the difference? It was stated in the Rappahannock News that individuals reported to the authorities that beer was being sold for consumption on the Bardo premises in viola tion of the law and that people were seen leaving the brewery intoxicated. How did these individuals know that beer was being consumed on the premises in violation of the law and how did they know that people were leaving the brewery intoxicated. It seems to me that there are busy-bodies and fundamentalist tee-totalers among us who are trying to force their beliefs on others and who cannot stand to see any- ' one enjoying themselves. William F. Tapp Amissville From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News Down Memory Lane 40 YEARS AGO July 13, 1961 The Castleton Fire Company carnival proved more successful than ever this year with gross receipts amounting to over $4,200 and a net profit of $2,700. In a front page photo, Douglas Dodson of Washington caught a 4 3/4 pound bass tfiat his brother, John Dodson of Akron, Ohio is holding. The fish was taken from the pond at Echo Hill Farm owned by Jesse L. Ward. On June 29-30 and July 1, the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its first year of operation with its first carnival. While attendance was light the first two nights, on Saturday a capacity crowd assured the success of the carnival. Gross receipts for the three nights were $2,735.03. Robert L. Massie Jr. arrived Saturday to spend some time with his mother, Mrs. Frank Spalding and Mr. Spalding. He has just completed three years service with the U.S. Army in this country and in Europe. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Fletcher of Thornton Hill, Sperryville and Oliver Durant of The Hill near Boston enjoyed water skiing and boating at Colonial Beach on Monday in the Fletcher’s new six passenger twin engine boat. 20 YEARS AGO July 9, 1981 Charles K. Estes is the new Piedmont District representative on the Rappahannock Board of Supervisor, replacing E.P. Luke, who resigned last month. Mr. Estes took the oath of office Monday and began his term at the July meeting that day. He must stand for election in the November general elections. The Rappahannock Country Dancers entertained crowds as part of the pageant put on at noon on the courthouse steps last Saturday at Washington’s Independence Day celebration. The Golden Panthers of Rappahannock completed their first season last week with a record of eight wins and four losses. Sponsored by Eldon Farms, the Golden Panthers are affiliated with the Rappahannock Athletic Association and played in the newly formed tri-county league organized by the RAA and groups from Madison and Greene counties. Donna Cannon of Castleton has graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, where she majored in early childhood education and received a BS degree. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray T. Cannon and a 1977 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. 10 YEARS AGO July 11, 1991 As she nears 85, Mary Quaintance Snead has slowed down some, but not much. She still plays bridge regularly, visits friends who are homebound or in nursing homes, and attends meetings of the Episcopal Church Women and the retired teacher’s organization. However, the education of Rappahannock’s children remains Mrs. Snead’s passion. She retired in 1977 following 48 years serving as teacher and principal in Rappahannock schools. A celebration was recently held honoring her service to the children of Rappahannock. Amy Kellert will be leaving this Saturday to spend a week at Marymount College in Arlington as one of Virginia’s two representatives to Girls’ Nation. She won the right to represent the state at the conference when she attended Girls’ State at Longwood College June 16-20. Miss Kellert, who is the daughter of A1 and Cheryl Kellert of Amissville, will be a senior at Rappahannock High next year. Linda B. Butler and Nina M. Coates i celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Postal- i Service last week at the Washington Post Office with an open house. -rCOMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLANti Photo courtesy of Sall^rsi! OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Lee Highway Hotel at Sperryville on Main Street taken around 1922 •

More Letters Response to Tieckelmann’s letters I am a native of Rappahannock County and a long time subscriber of the Rappahannock News. It was with great concern that I read Bill Tieckelmann’s recent letters to the editor regarding drug legalization. In his second letter (June 20), he states that the positions he expressed are commonly referred to as “medicalization” and “harm reduction”, not legalization. Apparently, Mr. Tieckelmann has been confused by the drug legalization advocates as they use those terms to promote incremental legalization, knowing that the public is overwhelmingly opposed to drug legalization. Much of recent focus of the drug legalizers has been on so called “medical marijuana”. Modern medicine does not burn leaves and ask sick patients to inhale the smoke, which ife toxic! Instead, medically beneficial elements are synthesized and produced in purified form that can be used in known amounts, as has been done for THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana that has been available in pill form since 1985. ; In response to those who claim that inhalation is more effective, a vaporizer delivery system for THC and other marijuana components that may possibly have a medical use is now under development. None of the mediqal associations has requested availability of marijuana, and highly qualified doctors have written that other medicines are more effective for all the claimed medical uses and have Ifess undesirable side effects. 1 Mr. Tieckelmann quotes statistics regarding deaths due to alcohol and tobacco versus illegal drugs. But that is certainly a very strong reason for keeping illegal drugs illegal, as is his comparison of statistics on alcohol being the primary cause of spouse and child abuse versus other drugs. As for the need for more treatment, this is being addressed in a bill now before Congress, S-304 titled “Drug Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2001.” Those working in drug treatment and prevention point out that prevention, treatment and legal barriers to use all depend on each other for effectiveness. Drugs are illegal because they are dangerous, and ages 12 to 20 are the most vulnerable for drug use to begin. Grassroots parent drug prevention organizations that were credited with being influential in helping to cut youth’s illegal drug use by half from its peak of the late 1970’s have been and remain strongly opposed to legalization of drugs whatever the name used. They know that legalization will increase use among youth as well as adults. For information on prevention and opposition to drug legalization, check out the web site of National Families in Action, www.emory.edu/NFIA. And for college campus crime prevention information along with closely associated campus illegal drug use and binge drinking prevention, see Security on Campus’s web site www.campusafety. org or call 1-888-251-7959. Those organizations offer information on how citizens, parents in particular, can become involved in prevention. Drug abuse prevention is everybody’s business! Nancy Yowell Starr Erie, Pa. Dr. Krebser honored at gathering On Sunday, July 1 at 4 p.m. a celebration was held at the Washington fire hall to recognize the exceptional service to Rappahannock County by Dr. Werner Krebser. ■ The meeting was sponsored by the fabled Lunch Bunch. The attendance was about 150 of a cross section of the county citizens who were known by the Dr. It was an enthusiastic and happy crowd enjoying meeting new and old friends while partaking of a marvelous pot luck feast. The prayer was offered by Father Jerry Pokorsky of St. Peters Catholic Church. After the feast several speakers paid tribute to Dr. Krebser. The speakers were Peter Kramer, Doug Ginsberg, Doug Hume, Dr. Jerry Martin, Alan Zuschlag, Butch Zindel and Walt Day. The remarks were both humorous and humble, ridiculous and sincere. Dr. Krebser thanked everyone for their recognition. He talked for some time about his experiences over the past 35 years. At the completion of his remarks the citizens stood and applauded for considerable time. The Doctor was obviously embarrassed but pleased at the same time. This observer was humbled by the wonderful people who were so friendly and enthused by the opportunity in honoring this Wonderful man. This memorable pot luck gathering was so enjoyed by everyone that it makes one suggest that a like party be held occasionally just for the fun of it. Perhaps the “Lunch Bunch” should do this annually. Walter Day Flint Hill Appreciation extended Thanks are extended to all who contributed food or funds for the Amissville Fire and Rescue Company box suppers June 28, and those who helped to assemble them. I couldn’t have done it without them. I also appreciate those who purchased prize tickets from me. Sarah Latham Amissville Win, win, win with Mark Warner Gold Rush fever has stricken our scientifically and mathematically gifted citizens. Even though many high-tech startups fail, if you get the right company—and a good part of your pay in stock—boom! People with the same training that we require of teachers are becoming overnight, multi-millionaires. Tough competition for school teachers. Mark Warner’s got an idea to provide incentive for teachers to work in Virginia that is a stroke of pure genius. He sees a way to keep teachers teaching and let them cash in on the high-tech gold rush at the same time. It holds the promise of secure steady jobs in beautiful rural communities with solid financial incentives to back it up. And it’s cost to the taxpayer?....zilch, absolutely nothing—not one taxpayer dollar. The man is a genius. Mark Warner knows that forward thinking people in the high tech-sector—and Virginia’s is big—are understandably worried about the vacuum they are creating in teaching. No math and science teachers means no employees down the road. The economic engine pops a piston, just when we should be cruising. Mark Warner knows that the high-tech sector in Virginia will gladly do the same thing for Virginia’s teachers that they are willing to do for their own employees. After all, teachers are a critical component of every high-tech business—and they know it. And if anyone know’s how a small investment now can pay big dividends in the future, it’s Mark Warner. Here's the deal. It’s so straight forward. As governor, Mark Warner will establish a high-tech mutual fund for teachers. Companies in the high-tech sector will invest stock—no money, just stock—in a fund that is only for Virginia's teachers. Teachers will have a guaranteed stake in every high-tech business that succeeds in Virginia—without gambling that, after bouncing from job to job all their lives, they may be far from rich. , A dedicated teacher in Virginia could retire very comfortably. Instead of fighting to ■ keep teachers, we might see competition for jobs. If a stock goes belly up, who cares? It cost nothing in the first place. There’s nothing but gravy, If Warner wins, it’s win, win, win—all the way down the line—because this is not his only great idea. He’s got a lot of 'em. Mark Warner’s got the “vision thing" for Virginia and he’s got it bad. Bill Tieckelmann Washington The wonders of nature While reading the June 20 issue of the Rappahannock News, I noticed the photo on page A-2 of a local citizen proudly displaying a recently killed rattlesnake. The caption below urged readers to be cautious “now that the season (for snakes) is upon us.” I was saddened to learn that a creature with such noted features was killed, most likely without having harmed anyone, and deeply disappointed that my local newspaper reported on this pervasive, but outdated, practice of killing snakes. Is it necessary to glorify snake killing, or to send alarm among readers about the natural emergence of snakes during the warm months? Do we need to perpetuate the fear of snakes? According to the publication, A Guide To The Snakes of Virginia, from the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries, Wildlife Diversity Division, most snakes “are harmless, and even dangerous ones would rather flee that fight.” Thus, it is rarely necessary to destroy a snake; we can overcome that age-old human drive to kill what we fear and r misunderstand. Local bird watcher/naturalist. Jim Bywaters, encourages us to “enjoy the wonders of nature” in the June 20 installment of his weekly column in our paper. How refreshing a sentiment (thank you, Mr. Bywaters!), particularly after the snake photo, and how ironic that such opposing ideals were in the same issue! We live in an exceptionally beautiful county that is home to various creatures, some of whom can be dangerous at times; caution is often the watchword when “in the hollows and hills.” But part of what makes Rappahannock such a treasure is the “wildness” of it - including the snakes. Without such elements, we sacrifice the diversity and uniqueness of our natural world. I, too, implore my fellow Rappahannock County neighbors to “enjoy the wonders of nature,” all of them! Janet S. Davis Castleton 1 Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 EMAIL: bwayland@timespapers.com Rappahannock Celebrates 225th A Splendid Day Food vendors, crafts people, musicians and visitors as well as county residents filled the streets of Washington as the nation celebrated its 225th Independence Day last Wednesday. Top left, this five year old Scottish steer wasn’t as cooperative as its leader wanted it to be at times. Bottom left, art booths were plentiful. Bottom, center, a parade participant all dressed for f the occasion. Top right, food stands were everywhere and bottom right, (photo by Beth Gyorgy) the Honorable Donald McEachin, Democratic candidate for Attorney General led the 4th of July parade this year. He was accompanied by William (the donkey). For more on McEachin see story A-4. Rappahannock News Photos/ Barbara C. Wayland

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This data collected could be used by the County and its residents in a number of ways: it could support preservation Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION efforts under the County’s comprehensive plan; it could be used to create reference materials, slide presentations, arid tourist guides to Rappahannock historical sites; and it is a first step in the process of placing historic properties and historic districts in the Virginia and National Register of Historic Places. Entry of a property into the register qualifies a property owner for tax credits for preservation efforts, would enable an owner or manager of a property to engage in another State program that provides matching grants for rehabilitation of cultural attractions, and provides an opportunity for an owner to receive credit for the contribution of a preservation easement on the property. Published Department of Historic Resources estimates show that it would cost from $24,000 to $28,000 to survey 200 buildings and to prepare a comprehensive illustrated report, a scripted slide presentation, maps identifying all properties more than fifty years old, and creation of an electronic database of the historic properties. Though no estimate has been provided of the number of historic buildings in the County, the DHR estimate of approximately $20,000 for the Rappahannock County program takes into account the data collected by Mr. Edwards in the ‘80’s, and should prove relatively , accurate. Though DHR’s Cost Sharing Program calls for a fifty percent contribution by the State and by the locality, no State funds are available for this fiscal year but private Rappahannock County contributions for an historic survey might provide the necessary impetus for the State to initiate a Rappahannock program even before State funds are obligated. Jeff Light of Woodville, who is coordinating citizen efforts to get the program underway, reported to the Board of Supervisors that there is “solid support from the community” and he said that he believes that sufficient funds have been pledged “to pursue cost-sharing with the State. ...” To date, Mr. McCarthy later reported, just under $14,000 has been pledged to the effort, and he received the Board’s okay to add $2,000 in County funds to the kitty. Contributions can now be accepted by the County—anyone wishing to do so (it is tax deductible) can mail a check to John McCarthy, County Administrator, Historic Survey Project, P.O. Box 519, Washington, Va. 22747. Checks should be made payable to “Treasurer, Rappahannock County” and designated “for Historic Survey”. As the next step in the process, Mr. McCarthy will be contacting the Department of Historic Resources within the next week or so to initiate definitive discussions and to begin the process of more precisely defining the County’s proposed project. About our schools In his monthly report to the Board of Supervisors, School Superintendent Dr. David Gangel provided the Board with financial details for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, and of the reorganization plan recently proposed by Dr. Gangel and accepted by the School Board at their meeting of June 21. Dr. Gangel told the Board of Supervisors that the reorganization plan had been effected to ensure that Rappahannock County achieves its goal of becoming the first school division in the State to become fully accredited. Information on both the reorganization and end-ofyear financials was reported in the Rappahannock News’ July 4 edition. In a related matter, the Board approved nominees for the “Citizen’s Committee to Study Alternative School Funding”. The initial committee roster includes: Henry Gorfein and Bill Tieckelmann from the Hampton District, Bob Dennis and Ellen Manson from the Wakefield District, Mike Leake, Steve Manning and Joseph Reinbolt from the Jackson District, Jeff Light from the StonewallHawthome District, and Jerry Ochs from the Piedmont District. Other activities • The Board will hold an award ceremony at their September meeting to honor the State Championship Lady Panthers softball team. • Mr. McCarthy provided an update on school constructions projects, noting that RCES water tanks are expected mid-July for installation; lagoon pump-out is proceeding; and should enable aninspection and problem assessment by the Board’s August meeting; and Dr. Gangel issued an emergency procurement to retain a con-; tractor to replace the RCES gymnasium floor. • The Board approved a motion to support the North Central Virginia Legislative Program. • The Board reappointed Alexander Sharp to the Water and Sewer Authority. • Mr. McCarthy informed the Board of the upcoming Commonwealth; Transportation Board’s regional meeting on July 17 at 9 a.m._ at the Culpeper District Office Complex. The meeting is designed for the collection of public input to update the SixYear Transportation Improvement Plan. Pruitt ; From Page A1 determined,” according to Capt. C. Fred Pfeiff of the Criminal Investigations Division of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. That determination could come within the next few days, Pfeiff said, and will play a pivotal role in whether homicide charges are filed. Currently, Maurice Bailey, 20, of Warrenton, remains in the custody on a charge of unauthorized use of Pruitt’s vehicle that was filed June 16 by Warrenton Police. Bailey is also being held on a warrant issued by Prince William County authorities for failure to appear in court for an unrelated matter. He is being held without bond. Bailey, who was scheduled to meet with Pruitt’s family the day after her disappearance, is believed to be the last person to have seen Pruitt alive. Debbie Hearn can be reached at dhearn@timespapers.com. When it comes to medical care, closer is better. And because we know time is valuable, it's our goal to make scheduling your visit with us as trouble free as possible. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 July 11, 2001 In Brief Sports camps scheduled Cheerleading Camp, July 2326 for all students in grades eight through twelfth grades at RCHS gym, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cost will be $20 per student. Questions call Coach Julie Atkins 987-8630. Girls Volleyball Camp, Aug. 1415 for all girls in grades eight through twelve at RCHS gym 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $20 per student and they must bring their own lunch, snacks and drinks. Questions call Coach Suzie Zylonnis at 987-1000. Summer reading program underway The Summer Reading Club at the Rappahannock County Library is currently underway and activities run through Aug. 11. There’s something for everyone in the library this summer: Check out the teen online reading club, the Saturday afternoon programs for kids of all ages every Saturday at 1 p.m., the “Family Reading Challenge,” and the preschool/kindergarten story times every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Contact Jenny Glenn, the youth services librarian, at 6753780 for information. Middle Street to host July group exhibition The Middle Street Gallery announces its July group exhibition entitled “Full Plate: Food for the Eye.” The show will be on view now through July 29. The gallery is open every Friday through Sunday between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. This multi-media show focuses on the theme of food. Through many interpretations, the artwork on display highlights how food nourishes not only our bodies but our minds and spirits as well. Gallery members and guest artists employ a wide variety of techniques to serve up these beautiful and thought-provoking works of art. Call the gallery at 675-3440 for more information. Fair Cookbooks now available The Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock Farm Fair pookbooks are now available at the Rappahannock County Extension Office. The cookbooks have many unique recipes from folks in all three counties and the cost is only $7. - / If you would like to purchase a cookbook to help support the CMR Farm Fair, stop by the Extension Office on Gay Street. Representative to visit town Mrs. Donna Crowley, a representative of Congressman Frank Wolf, will visit the town of Washington on Thursday, July 19. ' Mrs. Crowley will be available to talk with constituents who need assistance or have problems of a Federal nature, such as with the Social Security Administration, Department of Labor, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, etc. Citizens are also welcome to ^express their opinions on matters of concern, particularly national topics or issues before the United States Congress. * Mrs. Crowley will be at the Rappahannock County Extension Office from 2 to 3 p.m. ! Constituents who want to make direct contact with the Winchester office may call Mrs. Crowley at 540-667-0990 or visit ihe office at 110 North Cameron Street. Masked bandits of the wild tk Backyard . / Happenings 'Jim Bywaters The raccoon is a highly intelligent animal and a member of the Procyon lotor family. The scientific name lotor means “the washer”. Raccoons have been observed dunking their food in water before eating it. It was assumed that they were washing their food, however this is false, raccoons do not wash all of their food before eating it and are known to perform this motion when there is no water around. Communities all over have had problems with this creature of the night damaging property, leaving behind tipped over garbage cans, tom and shredded lawns as they dig for grubs, even dealing with them after they have taken up residence in attics, garages, and bams. As people have moved into their natural habitat, the raccoon has moved right back in among us. There is evidence from fossils that suggests the raccoon inhabited the United States as far back as one million years and has changed very little. Often described as a ‘masked bandit’ because of their unique facial coloring, a ‘mask’ around the eye area, the raccoon is also rightly called a bandit because of his thievery. A nocturnal animal, although often seen during the daytime, he can often be found raiding refuse areas at night. The paws of a raccoon can maneuver and open almost anything offered. Rocks seemingly too large for an animal of his size are moved, garage doors and windows are his for the opening, and garbage can lids are not even a deterrent. The raccoon is also a climber, runner, swimmer, and acrobat. A raccoon is fairly sociable and is known to den with other raccoons. A female raccoon will give birth in the spring to a litter ranging from two to six kits at a time. The average size of an adult raccoon is approximately twenty to forty-five pounds. Ranging in length from sixteen to twenty-five inches, with an additional twelve to fourteen inches for their tail, the average raccoon is often over 40 inches. Females are typically smaller than males. Keeping this in mind, there are exceptions to the rule, and raccoon weighing well over fifty pounds have been recorded. Raccoons prefer mature wooded areas that are near streams, ponds, and marshes. They will dine on a variety of food. They eat insects, worms, sweet corn, acorns, shellfish, frogs, small mammals, birds, eggs, snakes, grubs, and fruit. There is largely a pattern to their eating behavior. The early spring diet of a raccoon consists of insects and earthworms followed by mulberries and ripening fruit. Summer diets are of ripening fruits. Raccoons love fruit. They are excellent but sloppy climbers and will often break the branches off of the tree. In the garden they are in search of com, and will often eat it just before it is ready to be picked. Raccoons dine on whatever fruits remain and acorns in September through December. Table scraps and garbage cans are an excellent food source for the raccoon, they target the shiny metal can as a source for dinner. Raccoons can be found in our yards or on our porches, just like humans, they are tending to their need for food and shelter. They are also drawn to areas under our homes and decks for the warm, dry, darkness that they offer during mating and nesting season, these areas offer a safe nesting area for the raccoons. Raccoons are also known carriers of several diseases that are transmittable to humans and pets. Known diseases are rabies, tuberculosis, canine and feline distemper, and parasites such as roundworm. Primary enemies of raccoons are dogs, traps, automobiles, and humans. Keep your distance from all wild animals and remind children not to go near them. Be a responsible pet owner and keep your pets away from raccoons. They will not become aggressive unless they are cornered, protecting their young or have rabies. Enjoy the outdoors safely! Jim Bywaters, Rappahannock News Nature Writer, writes a weekly column. He welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions via e-mail at jbbjr@rmaonline.net or mail at RO. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. Community unites A xvinning combination for all By Barbara Adolfi Rappahannock News Writer lb raise emotionally healthy children may well depend on how well we live and work cooperatively together. Children who are connected not only to parents, but also to | extended family and friends in a comI munity are motivated to participate productively and do well in school. Little Miss Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department 2001, Amber Dodson, sold 93 raffle books with 25 tickets in each book, for a total of 2325 tickets! That is quite an accomplishment for a five year old. She was motivated by her mother, Lisa, who told her that it would not i matter if she won as Little Miss SVFD Queen or not, but what mattered was helping the fire department obtain needed equipment and supplies. Shortly after my phone rang and Amber asked quite professionally if I would buy some raffle tickets for a fund raiser for the fire department, her grandmother Lee Anna Wharton drove her to my home to complete the sale. It appears that Amber enlisted the help of her Uncle Albert and Aunt Joyce Wharton, grandparents, Jimmie and Mary Frances Dodson, grandmother Lee Anna and her parents, Ronnie and Lisa Dodson, in taking her around the county to sell tickets and taking them to their work to sell. She kept herself and everyone working right until the last minute. Amber was delighted when she was selected as Little Miss SVFD! Amber’s success represents, one more time, how a community of family and friends, can work together not only for the common good, but also to build positive self-concept in children. Amber has a beginning college fund and if her determination in organizing her. family to support her goal of selling tickets is any indication of her future....move over Bill Gates! Amber Dodson Farm Fair coming By Hazel Zinn-Day 4-H Program Support Technician, Senior The Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock Farm Fair will be held July 24-28 at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises on Route 29 south of Culpeper. Events will begin on Tuesday evening with the 4-H Swine Show beginning at 7:00 p.m. The fair will continue Wednesday with the 4-H Poultry Show beginning at 9 a.m. This is the first year for the Rappahannock County 4-H Poultry Club to show. Wednesday evening concludes with the 4-H Sheep Show starting at 6 p.m. Thursday begins with the 4-H Rabbit Show ending the evening with the Dairy Beef, and the 4-H Beef Show in the Show Bam. Friday morning will start with the Tractor Driving Contest. The Home Economic Building will start judging exhibits at 9 a.m. The judging should be completed by 2 p.m. Other events on Friday include the Open Pet Show, Cloverbud Pet Show, and Stockman’s Contest. The evening will conclude with the 4-H Livestock Sale and the 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Sale. Saturday morning begins with the 4-H Horse Show at Touch Point Farm in Culpeper. Other events for Saturday are 4-H Dairy Goat Contest, Pretty Animal Contest, 4H Dog Show, Little Mr. And Miss CMR Farm Fair, and the Truck and Tractor pull sponsored by the Culpeper Young Farmers. Please come out and enjoy this years Farm Fair. The exhibitors have put a year’s worth of work into their entries and this year’s show is expected to be very enjoyable. This Saturday at the Library r Kids! Let your summer reading odyssey whisk you back in time to the > Blue Ridge Mountains of yesteryear! Join Miss Jenny and friends for an • afternoon of foot stompin’ fun: There’ll be tall tales, games your great* granddaddy played, songs you can chop wood to and plenty of good ' eats this Saturday, July 14 at 1 p.m. in the Jamieson Room of the Library!

Church iActivities L Revival at Macedonia Revival services will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill in celebration of the church’s 136th anniversary. Guest preachers are Rev. Ludwell Brown on Wednesday; Rev. James L. Holmes on Thursday and Rev. Johnnie Abrams on Friday. On Sunday, July 15 the morning service will be held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Donald Simpkins. Lunch will be served in the dining hall at 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m. Rev. Marshall Ausberry from Antioch Baptist Church in Fairfax Station will preach. Trinity Episcopal Officiants • Stephen & Pamela Warnes Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Tuesday: Serendipity Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Douglas Farmer Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Methodist to host VBS The Amissville United Methodist Church, “the Church on the Hill", will be hosting Vacation Bible School the week of July IB20 from 6 to 8 p.m. This year’s theme “On Fire!” will focus on the role of fire in the story of God’s love for all of us. Fun classes for ages 3-11. Call now to register. Questions? Call Jan Makela, VBS Director at 937-5718. 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. Choir practice 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship The New Harvest Christian Fellowship meets at the Viewtown Store with prayer meeting at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30. For more information call 937-9993, 937-5210 or 937-4929. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Youth and evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday 7 School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Gid Brown Pentecostal Friday: Services 7:30 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, July 15 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. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefea Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible St. Peter's Catholic Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. 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. Check out the beaver dam in Sperryville Sperryville *y SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 * The beaver was nearly in extinction in Europe and North America, but is becoming reestablished in areas of the United States. The beaver is a large rodent and sometimes viewed as a pest. They weigh about 35 pounds and are usually about 30 inches long. The broad flat scaly tail is about ten inches long, and serves as a warning signal when they slap it against the water whenever they sense danger. The tail is also a support when they are standing on their hind legs cutting trees. It is also used as a rudder when they swim. The fur is reddish brown above or grayish below. Their eyes are very small. They have teeth like those of other rodents. There are four strong front teeth for gnawing, and 16 back teeth for chewing. With such sharp chisel edges they can cut down trees and shrubbery from two inches to 30 inches in diameter. Their life span is from five to ten years, while some live much longer. They have one litter a year in April until June and they usually have two to four kits. When they become two years old, they leave the home colony in search for their own winter quarters. Beavers live in rivers, streams and ponds near woodland. They can swim above and under water, with only their heads showing above water, and only a ripple in the water as they swim. They eat bark, twigs, leaves and roots of trees and shrubs. To protect the individual trees they need to be wrapped with chicken wire. This can become very expensive. If the trees are not protected the beavers can be very destructive. The so called beaver lodge is a unique structure. It is an oven shaped house of sticks, grass, moss, woven together and plastered with mud. It increases gradually in size with year after year of repair. The room inside measures eight feet wide and up to three feet high. The floor is carpeted with bark, grass and wood chips, sometimes with special store rooms adjoining. The pond lodge is built either a short distant back from the pond edge or partly hanging over it. There is a beaver dam on Route 1002 in Sperryville between the bridge and the Sperryville Antique Market. It has withstood high waters mmmmm Photo courtesy ot Sally Keyser BUSY, BUSY, BUSY: Beavers will dam up water and clog over flow pipes, to stop the flow of water. for about two years, and can be seen from the road. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dwyer of Middletown were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser. Other visitors were Ms. Debbie Keyser, Spencer and Danny Sullivan of Winchester. Mrs. Linda Smith at the Big Bear Ice Cream, west of Sperryville, has a new phone number for call in orders, 987-8621. She has new hours and is open from Friday through Tuesday. Call and check on her new hours. Mr. Clyde Atkins is celebrating his 93rd birthday July 15. He would appreciate a birthday card from all his friends. Send them to,. Warrenton Overlook Care Center, 360 Hospital Drive,; Warrenton, Va. 22186, Room 208B. Bill and Robin Dennis, Ashelyn and Matthew of Jackson, S.C. spent a few days last week visiting Mrs.Lucille West in Front Royal. They also visited other^ relatives and friends in the area including Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Coffey and Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor at Sperryville. Matthew remained for an extended visit in the West) home. Call me with your news at' 987-8471 and make it a good' week. Methodist Board to meet July 12 The Administrative Board of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will meet on Thursday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the church. A hymn sing will be held at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church on the fifth Sunday at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary met at the fire hall on Monday. Those present were Gaynelle Russell, Mary Blaisdale, Mary Curtis, Mary Frances Bywaters, Lucy Foster, Mabel Lillard, Alice Pullen, Jean Lillard and Arland Welch. Cornelia Welch is a patient at Retreat Hospital in Richmond after undergoing surgery. Our prayers continue for her. Bill Welch was a guest speaker at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in JiSSSEm i * "V \V\ - Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Sperryville on July 1, during the absence of Rev. Jon Heddleston and family, who were on vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin, Hawkins of Fredericksburg visited with her mother, Mrs. Edna Lillard on Wednesday. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays at 11 a.m. The public is invited to attend. The annual picnic of the Flint Hill, Willis Chapel and Sperryville United Methodist churches will be held on Sunday, July 22 at 2 p.m. at the 4-H Center at Harmony Hollow near Front Royal. Bring a covered dish and join in the fun. Richard Looney of Woodstock was a recent visitor of his sister, Mrs. Christine Vest. Tuesday visitors of Mrs. Vest were Rodney Vest and grandson, Logan of Woodville. Elizabeth Welch took her friend Vivian Hackney out to breakfast recently, took pictures and presented her with a going away gift. Vivian and her parents, Donn and Melody Hackney and Ben have moved from the Rappahannock area. The community was saddened to hear of the passing of Miss Elsie Dodson on Sunday morning. Our sympathy to her family and friends. David and Renee Calisto and Nikki hosted a pool party, cookout and fireworks at their home on July 4th with family and friends. The event was enjoyed by all. Visiting with Mrs. Mabel Lillard recently were Mary. Smith, Doris Dawson, Joyce Parsons and Edna Scott, all of Front Royal. Bill and Joanne Welch and Elizabeth spent July 4th gt the Washington Baptist Church helping with festivities and later enjoyed the fire-« works. Elizabeth Welch and her dad Bill Welch attended 4-fJ Day Camp at Front Royal last The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worT ship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The public is welcome. Have a great week and give me a call with your news! Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray ‘FoothiDs of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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Church sponsors bus trip to Pennsylvania ' Rev. Jim Pittman and his church Amissville Full Gospel sponsored a trip to Pennsylvania on Friday, June 20. • In addition to his own church, members of other churches were invited. The day began with breakfast at the church, with “Chef Daniel Peregory preparing bacon and ham biscuits, donuts, coffee and juices. The biscuits were baked and provided by “Miss Janet’s” bakery. • The bus was loaded and rolled out at 7 a.m. traveling into Maryland and on to Pennsylvania where they dined at the beautiful “Shady Maples Restaurant” in Lancaster and also some folks did some shopping in the gift shop. On the bus again we made our way out through the beautiful Amish Country, on to the Rockvale Outlets, where more shopping was done and some just strolling around to work off our big meal. The next stop was the Living Waters Theater where we viewed the play “Abraham and Sarah, Journey of Love.” Upon leaving the theater we traveled back through York, Pa. where our driver stopped and gave us time to djne again, after which we headed for home arriving back at the church around midnight. In addition to Rev. Pittman, others make the trip were Mrs. Pittman and sons, Bo and Seth, Lorie and Loren Peregory, Buddy, Betty and Angela Whorton, Kim, Jamie Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 and baby Vance, Aloe and Kendra Hitt, Mr. and Mr. James Gheen, Janet, Joseph and Jennifer Peregory, Marie Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Furr and Raymond, Juanita Grigsby, Ray Wharton, Mrs. Garrison, Jonathan Wharton, a friend of Peregory’s, Linda, Mark Marsh and his mother, Peggy Hernandez, Mrs. Ronnie Wharton and Karen, Louise Embery, Mrs. Hibbit, Hattie Hayes and granddaughter, Kim Nethers and Kristen Frazier. Apology is offered if anyone was left out. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher accompanied by Miss Brenda Frazier of Culpeper and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville toured Skyline Drive on July 4, returning by way of Madison County to view the fireworks at Graves Mountain, Syria. Shelvy Frazier and grandson, Joseph were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke at Rochelle. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Ophelia Wright, 83 who passed away at Culpeper Regional Hospital on June 26. She was the sister-in law of Ashby Carpenter. Prayers go up for Mrs. Frances Edwards who has returned from Culpeper Regional Hospital following a heart attack, and for Mitzi Robinson who is ill. Quite a number of people from our area attended the Amissville Firemen’s parade last week, which lasted for approximately two hours. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Thursday and Friday overnight guest of her niece, Mrs. Janet Peregory and family on Castleton Ford Road. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Peyton of Clover Rock were in Fredericksburg July 4 to attend the 42nd wedding anniversary for Mrs. Peyton’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Knott. We hope each and everyone enjoyed the Fourth of July festivities, as we celebrated the 225th birthday of our great nation. May we never forget how blessed we are to live here in America and appreciate the liberty our forefathers established. Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Eunice Meade of Hash Lane who is blessed with another year Wednesday, July 11, to Ricky Settle whose day is Thursday, July 12 and last but certainly not the least to our Executive Editor and General Manager, Mrs. Barbara Wayland who celebrates her day on Friday, July 13. May our blessed Lord grant each of you many more years on this beautiful earth. It’s “Fair Time” again and our neighbors in Madison County will be having theirs next week beginning Monday, July 16 and continuing through Sunday, July 22. Tuesday, July 17 will be parade time beginning at 6 p.m. Cooter’s Garage Band will be there Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Paul Fincham’s Band on Thursday at 7 p.m. So check the schedule, we’re sure there will be enjoyment for everyone. The Salem Ruritan Club recently met at their club house on Route 522 for their annual family night and awards dinner meeting. In granting their scholarships of $1,000 each, two recent graduates of Rappahannock High School were recipients, namely Amber Welch who plans to attend Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg and Jeffrey Simeon, who will be attending the College of William and Mary. Congratulations to each of you and thanks to the Ruritan Club for taking interest in our young people. Congratulations to Miss Beth Yowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Yowell here in Boston, and a student at Bridgewater College for having made the Dean’s List, in which students must make a 3.2 average. Keep up the good work Beth! For members of Nazareth Baptist and Wayland Blue Ridge, “Youth Lock-In” which was canceled last Saturday, ’will be rescheduled for a later date. Have a great week and give me a call with your news. Families enjoy the Fourth Mike and Dannille Switzer, formerly of Colorado Springs have moved back to this area after two years in Colorado. They plan on living and working in the Annapolis, Md. area. Mike is the son of Milton and Gloria Switzer and have been spending some time with them in the last few weeks. Keith Switzer of Centreville, and friend Laura Neri of Fairfax spent the Fourth of July , with Milton &nd Gloria Switzer along with son, Kent. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hitt celebrated Independence Day at their home on Saturday with approximately 150 family and friends. The evening >vas enjoyed by all with a great display of fireworks, live music and an array of delicious food. Along with the wonderful fellowship the crowd enjoyed swimming, basketball, badminton, horse shoes, singing and dancing. The evening was , an exciting event for all. Billy Dodson, Mrs. Rachel Grigsby and Tanya Dodson were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Mrs. Gladys Dodson, Mrs. Barbara Settle, Mrs. Helen Edwards, Mrs. Sherry Corbin, Miss April Reid, Jerry Corbin Jr., Teresa Edwards and friends Jennifer and Angel, had lunch at Country Cookin in Warrenton in honor of Gladys Dodson’s birthday. Sympathy is extended to the Walker family on the Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON -ix s ' 4 1 r km 937-4904 death of Jeff Walker. Happy birthday to Sherry Corbin on July 13 and Mrs. Gladys Dodson. The Frazier family greatgrandchildren from Madison served a birthday dinner for Mrs. Gladys Dodson at her home last Thursday. Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday. Birth announced Teri Shenk of Front Royal is proud to announce the birth of a son, Dustin Leroy Shenk on June 30 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Dustin weighed seven pounds and four ounces and was 19 and one-half inches long. Grandparents of the infant are Cynthia and Curtis Settle of Amissville. RECYCLE Getaway WIN A 2002 CHRYSLER SEBRIN6 CONVERTIBLE) Your Choice 49.99 Reg. 69.00 v. ' .. Reg. 59.99 API FEATHER , Orig. 69.00 ERUPT Reg. 69.00 Reg. 69.00 ARCADIA SUBLETTE # Sale starts Friday, July 13, 2001 Your Choice 54.99 > 69.00 •"V* ACCELERATE Reg. 69.00 £v Reg. 69.00 JUMPER i MESA Your Choice 29.99 Ori*. 39.00 g|!|Orit. 49.99 ABEL LANCE Peebles Grant Fashions. Grant Pncas. Evary Doyt WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 547-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN 12-6 ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • FIOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 Upcoming Events Mark Warner rally set Mark Warner, the Democratic candidate for Governor of Virginia, will be guest of honor at a rally on Sunday, July 15 at noon in Madison at the park beside the firehouse. All Rappahannock residents are enthusiastically invited. There will be door prizes and refreshments. For more information call 675-3515 Gymkhama scheduled Gymkhama, games on horseback, will be held on Saturday, July 14 at David Semmes’ Indian Run Farm off Route 522 in Huntly beginning at 9 a m sharp. The event will benefit the Old Rag Mountain Pony Club and will feature four divisions: Leadline, eight and under; Eleven and under; Under 18 and Any Age. Entry fee is $5 per class There will be five ribbons awarded per class. Food and drink will be available on the grounds. For further information call Sherry at 675-3848. Aileen reunion planned Former employees of Aileen Inc. at Flint Hill are encouraged to attend a reunion on Saturday, July 21 at noon at the Flint Hill carnival grounds. Those attending should bring a covered dish and a drink to share. For additional information call Joyce Pullen at 987-8091. This weekend at Blue Moon Blushooz will be performing at Blue Moon Cafe just west of Sperryville on Saturday. July 14. Blue Moon Cafe is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dance classes to begin A new four-week Tuesday night series of classes in Tribal Belly Dance with Charmaine Lee will be held Tuesday, July 17, 24, 31 and Aug. 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. For additional information call Synergy Dance at 987-8734. RAA to conduct registrations Rappahannock Athletic Association will conduct its fall season youth softball and baseball registrations beginning Sunday, July 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Stuart Field, US 211 in Amissville between the Amissville Methodist Church and Hackley’s Store. Registration costs $25 per child (residents of Rappahannock, Culpeper and Fauquier counties, five years old through 16 years of age) and includes ball playing August through October and a tee-shirt. This is an excellent opportunity for both new and experienced players to acquire additional instruction and playing time in a laid-back, fun filled atmosphere. For more information call Mauri Payne at 937-4142 or 675-3729 or Debbie McCormack at 937-7723. Summer trail rides The Rappahannock Hunt is currently sponsoring its annual summer trail rides. On Sunday, July 15 the ride will be held at Montpelier near Sperryville at 10 a.m. and on Saturday, July 21 at the O’Bannon Farm at Woodville at 10 a.m. There will be drinks and light fare following rides and a $15 donation is requested. For further information call Janet O'Keefe at 547-2993 or Barton Hitchcock at 825-6859. Clothes closet, bake sale set The First Baptist Church in Washington will be sponsoring another clothes closet on Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be clothes for all sizes and ages. The clothes are free, donations will be accepted. On the same day, the church will also sponsor a bake sale. For more information call Eunice Lewis at 675-1128, Dorothy Butler at 987-8339 or Margaret Summers at 6753380. Clinic will be open July 11 The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local operation of the Fauquier Free Clinic Inc., is currently open on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Because of the July 4 holiday, the clinic will be open on July 11 and again on July 18. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Health Department Building. The Free Clinic is a cooperative effort of local doctors, nurses, and administrators to provide excellent primary health care and medicines to Rappahannock area citizens with limited means. All care is provided at no charge by volunteers. For additional information call 347-0394. Activities at Dreamtime Making Herbal Beer will be held July 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Dreamtime Center for Herbal Studies near Washington. The cost is $60 and includes all materials. Spend a delightful day with Tara Welty learning all the howtos of herbal beer brewing. Kitchen Cosmetics will be featured at Dreamtime on Aug. 18 from 9:30 to 4:30. Learn how to make, package, label and market your own natural health and beauty cosmetics. Lots of recipes will be given and through demonstration, you will create your own shampoos, hair rinses, facial toners, foot pow- ’ ders and more. The cost is $60 which includes all materials. For more information contact Dawn Story at Dreamtime, | drmtime @ shentel. net. Wrestling dub to host open mat The Rappahannock Wrestling Club will host an open mat each Tuesday from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at Rappahannock County High School. Contact Coach Jim Wells at 547-3407 for additional information. Carnival at Brandy Station The Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual fund raising event Aug. 8-11. Inners Amusements will once again be providing the midway and will have over 14 rides for both the young and older ages. This is a very special year for the Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department because it marks their 50th anniversary. A family night will be held Wednesday with a special ride price. The firemen's parade will be held on Thursday beginning at 6:30 and led by the newly crowned Miss Virginia. A matinee will be held on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. The carnival grounds are located just off of 15/29 in Brandy Station on State Route 685; which is Fleetwood Heights Road. Warren County pageants set The Warren County Fair, Front Royal will host the follow- J ing pageants on Aug. 4 and Aug. 6. Final registration will be July 29. Fairest of the Fair, ages newborn through four years of age, boys and girls and mother/daughter. These two classes may live within a 50-mile radius. Little Miss, Jr. Miss and Miss Warren County must be residents of Warren County. Applications may be picked up at Debbie's Ivy Garden, 635-7156 or Warren County Fair office at 635-5827. Services Board to meet The next meeting of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Disability Services Board will be Thursday, July 19 at 10 a.m. to be held at the Madison County Social Services Building, 101 South Main Street, Madison. The Rappahannock-Rapidan Disability Services Board serves physically and sensory disabled citizens from Rappahannock, Madison and Orange Counties. The public is invited to attend. For more information call Cindy Rickett, I Project Manager at 829-7450. ;

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■ i* Obituaries Elsie Dodson Teacher Miss Elsie Cora Dodson, 91, of Flint Hill died Sunday, July 8 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 12 at Flint Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jon Heddleston. The family will have a time of fellowship following the service at the Flint Hill Fire Hall. Miss Dodson was born Nov. 10, 1909 in Bean Hollow near Flint Hill, daughter of the late Fred William and Sarah Virginia Dodson. She received a B.S. degree in elementary education from Madigon College and did additional studies at University of Virginia. Miss Dodson then began a 23 year teaching career for Rappahannock County Elementary School. She was also a cattle farmer. Miss Dodson was an inactive member of Calvary Episcopal Church in Front Washington Baptist Church. She was dedicated to her community serving as an officer of the Rappahannock Retired Teachers Association, former officer of the Mental Health Association, charter attended member of the Flint Hill Fire Department Auxiliary, Sunday School teacher and former Sunday School director and active in 4-H and Extension Homemakers. Surviving are a sister, Margaret Dodson of Flint Hill; a sister-in-law, Mae Dodson of Armel; two nieces, Joan Updike and her husband, Lyle and Susan Greer and her husband, Larry, all of Kearney, Mo.; two nephews, Fred William Dodson II and his wife, Connie of Armel and John Paul Dodson of Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; five great nephews; one great niece; three great-great nephews and three greatgreat nieces. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by two brothers, James S. Dodson and Paul William Dodson. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. George Presgraves Amissuille resident George Israel Presgraves, 76, of Amissville died Thursday, July 5 at Evergreen Health and Rehab Center in Winchester. Mr. Presgraves was born New Zealand couple to fill Trinity pulpit The final interim priests at Trinity Episcopal Church during the Sabbatical period for ^he rector the Rev. Jennings W. Hobson are a couple from New Zealand, Stephen and Pamela Warnes. Both are ordained and they are working together leading the worship services at Trinity. They will be filling in on Sundays through Aug. 12. Pamela Warnes will also be teaching Contemplative Prayer during bible study times on Wednesday mornings. l Although they currently Eve in Christchurch, New Zealand, where they have $rown children and growing grandchildren, Stephen is priginally from England, and Pamela is originally from South Africa, and they lived $nd worked in both countries before moving to New Zealand. J Stephen Warnes’ current occupation is Bishop’s Chaplain. He assists the bishop of Christchurch with such administrative matters as screening potential priests and seeing to their training gnd working with parishes in $he process of searching for replacement priests. • He also does a certain amount of general trouble shooting for the diocese. In past assignments he has yvorked as university chaplain as well as a parish priest. J Pamela Warnes gives spiritual direction in the Ignatian tradition and leads guided prayer for parishes and other groups. She also trains spiritual directors. • She has worked as a famiy therapist and parish priest. She was accepted for training or ordained ministry to Desmond Tutu, and she received some of her training for ordained ministry in Manchester, Mass. ! While they are visiting in Rappahannock County they are staying at the home of Dawn and Brad Fisher in Washington. Following this period they will travel to JSurope and then Pamela Warnes will return to the feoston, Mass, area for further fctudy. I t _ This has been a very enriching time for Trinity having church services led by priests from other parts of the Anglican Communion, and members of the Rappahannock community are welcome to come and share in the experience. ^ZTflOUCjlztl by Randy Minter 10 freedoms tor Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies 1. You have the freedom to make use of the funeral ritual. 2. You have the freedom to plan a funeral that will meet the unique needs of your family. 3. You have the freedom to ask friends and family members to be involved in the funeral. 4. You have the freedom to view the body before and during the funeral if this custom is appropriate for your culture and faith. 5. You have the freedom to embrace your pain during the funeral. 6. You have the freedom to plan a funeral that will reflect your spirituality. 7. You have the freedom to search for meaning before, during, and after the funeral. 8. You have the freedom to make use of memory during the funeral. 9. You have the freedom to be tolerant of your physical and emotional limits. 10. You have the freedom to move toward your gnef and heal. Alan D. Wolfelt. Ph.D. We're here to help you determine how' best to honor your loved one. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME we're here for you whenever you need us -just a phone call away. You'll find comfort in our caring involvement in your plans for your loved one. Call 347-3431 (233 Broadview Ave.. Warrenton) 24 hours a day. Bright View Cemetery is just outside Warrenton. and offers memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. "Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust, in sure and certain hope of the Resurrection to eternal life. ~ The Book of Common Prayer Whether you are preparing for full-time ministry or simply seeking personal spiritual growth, IXJU will provide an environment favorable to your theological studies. LCU offers graduate and undergraduate programs, accredited. Life Christian University Northern Virginia Extension Campus Open House Registration July 21, 2001 from 9 am - 12 noon Bethlehem Christian Fellowship, 17094 Lee Hwy. (Rt.211) Anjissville, VA God blest you as you pursue God's will for your Life 540-937-7113 June 13, 1925 in Rappahannock County to the late Lelia Burke and Israel Presgraves. Mr. Presgraves is survived by one son, Rex Allen Presgraves of Front Royal; two brothers, Cloyd Presgraves of Jessup, Md. and Charles Presgraves of Flint Hill; two sisters, Katherine Blouch of Lebanon, Pa. and Jean Dodson of Fairfax and one grandson. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, July 9 at Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Amos officiating. Interment followed in Flint Hill Cemetery. Calvin Birtcher Madison resident Calvin Luther Birtcher, 83, of Madison died Thursday, July 5 at Mountain View Nursing Home in Madison. He was born Feb. 18, 1918 in Farmington, W.Va. to the late James Birtcher and Emma G. Kiernan Birtcher. Mr. Birtcher was a veteran of the Army-Air corps serving in World War II, receiving numerous medals and citations. He was a member of the Secret Squadron of the 8th that specialized in propaganda, psychological and electronic warfare. Mr. Birtcher was employed by the Baltimore Mass Transit System as a bus driver for over 20 years, after which he delivered newspapers for the Daily Progress. He also worked as a security guard for General Electric. Mr. Birtcher was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Culpeper Masonic Lodge #43, Order of the Eastern Star and VFW Post #7836 in Gordonsville. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Birtcher of Madison and two daughters, Donna Jean Pettie of Viewtown and Sheryl Lynn Jacobs of Madison. Additional survivors include six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and two brothers, James Birtcher of Baltimore, Md. and Jack Birtcher of Severeville, Tenn. and one sister, Betty J. Smith of Elwood, Ind. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by one daughter, Karen Lee Kupnicki; one grandchild; one brother and two sisters. Graveside services were conducted on Tuesday, July 10 at Culpeper National Cemetery with the Rev. Dewey Powell officiating. Military honors were provided by American Legion Post 330 and VFW Post 2524. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Jeffrey Walker Culpeper residen t Jeffrey H. Walker, 28, of Culpeper died Monday, July 2. He was born Oct. 30, 1972 in Culpeper, a son of Harold R. Walker and Maureene Louise Estep Walker. In addition to his parents, other survivors include two children, Tabatha Beth Walker and Courtney Gabrielle Walker, all of Culpeper; his twin brother, Jeremy Walker and his wife, Valerie of Culpeper and two sisters, Melissa Walker of Florida and Michelle Walker of Culpeper. Additional survivors include his paternal grandfather, Landon Walker of Viewtown; his paternal grandmother, Mary Woodward of Orange; his maternal grandmother, Gayettia Turner of New Jersey and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, July 6 at Found & Sons Chapel with Pastor Tim Atkins officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Jeffersonton. Elizabeth Williams Homemaker Elizabeth Wines Ney Williams, 89, of Amissville died Tuesday, July 2 at Warrenton Overlook Care Center. She was born Oct. 25, 1911 in Culpeper County. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and attended Amissyille Full Gospel Church. Survivors include one son, Walter B. Ney Jr. of College Park, Md.; one daughter, Peggy A. Jones of Amissville; a sister, Fannie Tinsman of Reston; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two husbands, Walter H. Ney Sr. and Robert E. Williams, as well as her father and mother, James Wines and Clora Wines. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, July 6 at Moser Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Markee officiating. Interment was in Amissville Baptist Church Cemetery. Robert Dennis A friend to many Robert Grayson Dennis of Scrabble died unexpectedly on July 9. Mr. Dennis, a school bus driver and proprietor of the Dennis Store on the corner of Routes 626 and 680 for more than four decades, had walked across the road to check his good friend Nick Hackley’s house when he suffered an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville on Saturday, July 14. Viewing will commence at 11 a.m. and the funeral will begin at noon. Interment will follow the services. The family is also hosting a family night on Friday, July 13 at the same location, from 7 until 9 p.m. Born on May 24, 1930 Mr. Dennis was a lifelong resident of Scrabble. He served for two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and received an honorable discharge in order to return to this region and care for his ailing father. Mr. Dennis and his wife, Doris Dennis Dennis would have been married 48 years on July 10. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three grown children; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. His daughters, Angela Dennis White and Melissa Dennis Chambers, and son, Robert Dennis Jr., all live in close proximity to the Dennis Store comer. Additional survivors include a sister, Edna Watts of Pensacola, Fla. BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Oramte Rd . Cutneoer Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. 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Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered* cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad. it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability for its failure, tor any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the nght 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 KH El J 11 ] 1 Rentals Apartment* FURN, 2BR, patio, ok for 1-2 quiet people. Util > incl. priv. entran/ drive. No pets/ smk. $800. 540-364-3348 nn Hantai* House* l > FOREST COTTAGE, Log Cabin in the woods. The Plains area, 1BDR upstairs, 1st floor large stone FP, LR, Kitchen, Bath, Gas heat & AC, 2 people max , no pets. $850/mo. Call Cathy Bernach Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540687-6500. HAMPTON HOUSE, near Great Meadow, The Plains, small cottage, 1BDR, 1BA, Heat pump & AC, sunny home. $900/mo. Call Cathy Bernach Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540687-6500. LEESBURG-CHARMING pre-civil war log cabin in the country. Furn. w/antiqs 1 Ig BR. fpl, w/d, deck. $1250/ mo. Refs 703-777-4407 MIDDLEBURG: SF home 3-4 BR, 4 BA, A/C, Remodeled, quiet, convenient. $2200/mo. 800595-9789. OLD ORCHARD, The Plains area. 2 BDR Farm House, 1.5BA, tucked back on private farm, $1300/mo. Call Cathy Bernach, Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-6500. OLD ORCHARD, The Plains area, 2 BDR Farm House, 1.5BA, tucked back on private farm, $1300/mo. Call Cathy Bernach, Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-6500 Washington, VA rural farmhouse 5 BD, 1 BA Picturesque setting w/freshwater stream. Security dep. req’d. Water & sewage included $525 Contact 301-322-4283 gs Shwttf Housing \___> SHARE 4000 sq. ft. house in Haymarket , w/1 person $550/mo. Full privileges Call Anna, 703-753-9096 160 For Solo By Ownor SPACIOUS ALL BRICK, 4BR, 25BA, 3 FP, hardwood. Ig- kit., 2 car garg, walk-out base., 3.5 acres, Ig. deck. $310,000 540-7881377 GAINESVILLE/ WARRENTON: Office-110017,600sf Storage13.200sf. Comb72,OOOsf. 540-347-6965 188 Comm«reM Sales GAINESVILLE/ WARRENTON office hidings: 2-story. 13,840sf on 3 acs 1-story, 9,556sf. on 2 acs. 540-347-6965 232 Qa Yard Sale AMISSVILLE. 7/14, 8am? 16292 Waterloo Rd. Old tools, new tools, collectibles, glassware, furn, toys, clothes. Jeep & lawn mower & more. Big Yard Sale July 14th 8-5, July 15th 8 until ? Something for everyone Rte. 50 E., % mi from Gilbert's Corner on right. No early birds. FRI, SAT & Sun July 13, 14, 15, 8-? Lg. farmhouse yd. sale Lg furn items, clothing adult/children, tools & toys & many more items. Sharp Rock Farm. 707 & 231 look for signs. 540-987-9314 7/14, 8-12 rain or shine! Reston Montessori Community sale. Ethan Allen turn., & more, must come! 1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West, Reston 703-481-2922 SAT. 7/14, 9am-1pm Baby items, furniture, boys’ clothes infant- 3T; Little Tykes, toys, 5489 Middlebourne Ln . Centreville, VA 20120 SAT 7/14, 8-1pm Multihome garage sale. 20767 Silverthistle Ct., Ashburn Farms Little Tykes, housewares, toys & furniture. Hay Straw t ***° Faatf V -/ CATTLE HAY, round bales, orchard grass and/or fescue Good quality. Net wrapped. 540-687-3159 HAY FOR SALE, exc. qual cow & horse hay, round & sq bales 540547-3511 / 240 Horaas v '88 4 HORSE Gooseneck trailer comp, restored Fall '99; new 2 spd )ack 2/2000; 7 Vi ft tall; wood paneled int; Ig carpeted drsg rm; 6 saddle racks, 6 bridle racks. Exc. cond; 2nd owner, lightly used $12,000 Call 540-554-2180. REGISTERED QUARTER HORSES & PAINTS, various ages & colors, reasonably priced. 540-937-8247 2000 SUNDOWNER 3 horse slant, gooseneck, Ig. tack rm, extra tall/ wide, step-up, like new, $13,500. 804-785-2394 Ms Rappahannock Animal Welfare League UndfiO. rn. 639. East of AnrussuiHe fp;, «««* dosed Weds * Sun till These wonderful do*$ need a flood home! Harvey Kendall "Harvey” is a handsome, affectionate, easy foins. I vr. old neutered Red Tick hound. "KendaN” is a sweet, friendly. 11/2 vr. old neutered Border Coflie mix. Come see these wonderful does! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 fvoice maili For Salo V. ..■.-.J DAYUUES now in bloom between Banco & Etlan, Route 231 540-923-42341 DIAMOND RING, size 4 5, platinum w/ 5 diamonds equaling over Vi carat, appraised at $1800, sell for $1500 OBO. 540-347-0762. 262 Mutlcil Instruments PIANO, WURUTZER Studio, $2000. 540364-4290 /-\ 273 w» v_ CHOW/LAB MIX; Terrier mix; Wheaton Terrier mix; Other mixed breeds avail. All pups, $150$200/ea. 540-955-1841 COLLIE PUPS- AKC Champion sired, shots, guar, show qlty pets. Sable & tri-color females. 703-771-1401 GERMAN SHEPHARD PUPS: AKC, shots, wormed, Ig. blk./tan. blk./ silver, $400 Becks Kennels 304-229-8545 PEKINGESE AKC PUPS. females, $300 AKC Yorkies. males $350. 540-399-1233 -\ 294 Giveaways -) FREE HAY. You cut, bale, haul, you call. 540-364-2555 FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul, 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, VA. 540439-2607 FREE TO GOOD HOME!! Black lab. male. 3 yrs. old. Friendly, good with children. Please call 540-439-8530 14 MO. MALE German Shepherd dog. Neutered. housebroken Needs ROOM to play. Crate incl. 540-5473882 WEDDING PLANNING - Overwhelmed with bakers. guest lists, banquet halls & ' expectations? Let Holliday Wedding Affairs give you the time you need to spend with your future spouse! We make your big day stress-free & beautiful. Call us today for a free consultation. 703-858-5983 WEDDING PLANNING - Overwhelmed with bakers, guest lists, banquet halls & expectations? Let Holliday Wedding Affairs give you the time you need to spend with your future spouse! We make your big day stress-free & beautiful. Call us today for a free consultation. 703-850-5983 Legal Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA PURSUANT TO SECTION 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at seventhirty (7:30) in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia Consideration shall be given to all applications presented in accordance with submission requirements. VARIANCE #01-07-01 John J. and Kaye E. DeMarr, owners of Lot 4, Section 1, Greenwich Gardens (known as 405 Lake Drive. Amissville). Tax Map 23A-1-1, Parcel 4, zoned RR-Rural Residential, Jackson District, desire a side yard variance of 25 feet for a single-car garage and deck. Variance allowed under Section 170, Article 136 of the Rappahannock County Code. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant or party in interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA or the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the foregoing application is on tile at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P O Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747. in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 7-11,7-18-01 #383680 485 Bids* Proposals BIDS & PROPOSALS Food Service Department of Rappahannock County Schools is accepting bids on the following: Dairy Products Canned & Frozen Food Products Bakery Products Cleaning Supplies Bid Forms may be obtained at Rappahannock County School Board Office 6 Schoolhouse Rd. Washington, Va. Monday - Friday Deadline August 2, 2001 7-11-01 _*383658 '-> 605 Automobiles V.. J Ford $2,000 BELOW BOOK!! 1998 FORD Contour QL 4 door sedan, 4 speed. Auto transmission, 4 cylinder, 2.0 Liter engine, cruise control, AM/ FM/Stereo/Cassette, center console, dual air bags, new brakes & tires, remote trunk release, power / tilt steering, tinted glass, air conditioning, aluminum / alloy wheels, lighted entry system, power locks, mirrors & windows, rear spoiler & window defroster. 83K miles. $6,650 OBO. Please Call: 540-554*8294 Full Time Employment V. J 605 Automobiles INFINITI J30 1995, loaded, leather. CO, tinted windows. $9,000. 540-937-2189 VOLVO 850 WAGON, 1997, 95K, exc. cond, $14,500 OBO. 540-3644301 -- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo 1998, 37K mis, new tires, like new, asking $17,000 OBO. 703-447-6883 JEEP WRANGLER ‘98 SPORT,38K mis, 5 sp, soft top, pristine cond. $14,900. 540-347-2044 eve. V_i—/ ‘97 MOUNTAINAIRE MH, 1 37', S-O, hydral. jacks, back-up camera, awning, loaded, exc. cond. $68,500 540-341-3018 f-“N 640 Motorcycle* v- J HARLEY DAVIDSON 1969, Sportster XLCH 900, runs good, looks good, $4500 firm. 540829-5597 COVER THAT PICK-up bed. Fiberglass truck cap., 60"W X 88” L. Great condition. $150. 540-788-4626 CHEVY K-5 Blazer 1985, auto, V8, ac, custom paint, new 33” tires & rims, am/fm cass. $2500. 540-347-7295 V. 610 r Full Tim* Employment 545 v j The Rappahannock Counly Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the following positions of Jailer Dispatcher/Matron Applications may be obtained in person from the Sheriff s Office Monday through F riday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Applications must be completed & returned to the Sheriff s Office prior to July 16,2001. Rappahannock Countv Sheriff*s Office P.O. Box 487 Washington. VA 22747 (540) 675-3331 _An Ktpial Opportunity Employer DRIVER TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVERS NEEDED HAHN TRANSPORTATION, a leading petroleum carrier, has several positions available in the Northern Virginia area. WE OFFER: • Excellent Pay • Late Model Equipment • Home Daily • Full Benefits Package • 401-K • Free Uniforms/Cleaning • Safety & Christmas Bonus REQUIREMENTS: • 2 years of tractor trailer experience • Class A CDL with tank & HAZMAT Endorsements O Good driving record For immediate consideration, call 1.800.323.4246 EOE 665 Sport Utility Vehicle 98' FORD EXPLORER V8- Fully loaded, moon roof, Ithr int, c/d. extnd warranty, very low miles, power everything! $19,000/ OBO. 703-737-6480, night 703-351-8161 day. Ask for Cleveland. FORD EXPLORER 1995, XLT, 4dr, 4WD, 104K, white w/ gray int. very clean, exc. cond. $10,500. 703-392-0730 95’ FORD EXPLORER XLT- 4dr, 4wd, 104k, white w/gray int., very clean, exc.. cond. $10,500. Call 703-3920730 PROWLER '96, 24”, loaded, used 3x. Showroom cond. Call 540364-1858 for details. 675 Trucks / Pickup* 3 FORD F250, 1989, 4X4, Lariat, reg. cab, 8' bed, oversized Glasstite cap. tow pkg., 105K mis. $6500. 540-347-3862 or 703-814-6116 (pager) DODGE CARAVAN 1999, while, ac, am/fm cass, power everything, exc. cond., 50K miles, priced to sell. Below blue book. 540-3475238 after 6 pm 545 v. Fun Tim* Employment nP 545 Full Tim* * Employment Assistant Country Inn looking for assistance In office & restaurant In Clarke Co. . Pleasant & dependable person willing to work \ varied schedule (days,, weekends & some nights). Word & Excel exp. preferred. Call 540-837-1375 for an interview. Carpenter ; Carpenter Helper needed. Rappahannock area, flex hours. 540-937-5823 after 6pm CARPENTERS & HELPERS Own tools and transportation. Local work - in Fauquier, Culpeper & Rappahannock counties. Call 540-825-8706 6 PM -8 PM Dry Cleaning Acclaim Cleaners of Warrenton Hiring, experienced dry cleaning & laundry • Pressers $10-$15/hrf! 494 Broadview Ave. Warrenton 540-347-5400 il PRINTER PRESSMAN Experienced newspaper offset pressman needed to run 8 Goss Urbanite. Four day work week, no holidays or weekends. Plant is in Leesburg. Virginia. We offer a competitive benefit package including 40 IK. Fax Resume to: Dean Francisco Pressroom Manager 1-703-771-0036 or Call: 1-703-777-1111 Ext. 1352 (Times [community Newspapers] northern Virginia EDITOR CLARKE TIMES-COURIER Experienced community newspaper editor for weekly newspaper in Ber ryvllle. VA. Responsible for. producing weekly newspaper relevant to local readers Must be experienced news and sports reporter and photographer able to write quickly and accurately usinu correct grammar and spelling and able to plan full weekly production and meet a sequence of deadlines every week. Apply to: Executive Editor Loudoun Times-Mirror PO Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20178 FAX: 703-771-0036 Email: LTMeditor@timespapers.com (Citnes Northern Virginia

• ELECTRICIAN •PLUMBER •HELPERS Full-time. Benefits available. ESTES REPAIR SERVICE 540-675-3489 Electricians Apprentices Helpers All "bull" aside - we are the best. & we want you on our TEAM. We offer all the “bells & whistles” when it comes to benefits. Do yourself a favor & call us today! Our pay rms from $8.50 to $20.0QTir - based on experience. Must have tools & transportation to shop. SUNDANCE ELEC. CONTRS., INC. 540-349-8200 EXT 12 Enjoy the good life. Greenhouse Workers needed for Herb plant. production. Castleton area. 540-937-3125 Lve. msg. FULL TIME MAINTENANCE TECH Needed immediately for Leesburg Garden Apt. Community. 164 units. 2 Days a week or 16 hrs. a week. Turn overs, work Tickets, Carpentry, Appliance repair, etc. Call 703-478-1325 GRAPHIC ‘designer 19 design ads and work on monthly tabloid equestrian magazine, must know QuarkXPress, Illustrator and Photoshop. IBM platform. Knowledge of Web Design a plus. Part-time, flexible hours. Marshall/Warrenton area. 540-364-6200 Kennell Assistant Part-time nights & weekends ■ Must love dogs & ; able to •work un supervised | Rappahannock • Animal Shelter - 540-937-3283 Lead Carpenter to direct a small crew for growing GC firm. 703-255-6007 MAINTENANCE LEAD Needed Immediately for 164 Leesburg Garden Community. Seeking a strong self-starter, organized & detail oriented. General maint., plumbing, electrical, small appliance exp. req. HVAC & CAC certified a must. Call 703-478-1325 or fax : 703-777-3509 OR NURSE Pvt. Physicians practice has a F.T. or regular P.T. position available for an experienced full charge operating room nurse. ACLS Certification required. Monday through Friday work schedule. Must have flexibility to work beyond an 8hour day depending upon caseload. Salary is negotiable. Send resume including salary history to: A. Mitchell Blue Ridge Orthopaedic Associates, P.C. 52 West Shirley Avenue Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax. 540-347-0342 PLUMBER Must have comm, exp. Able to read plans, so layout, take off, hands on work & run a crew. Also exp. HELPERS needed. Call Dexter 540-349-2408 PRESSMAN Commercial print shop needs exp. person to run single color, process and every thing in between. Salary basecf on experience. Warrenton, VA 540-341 *4277 RECOVERY ROOM NCIRSE Pvt. Physicians practice has a PT position available for an experienced recovery room nurse. Pre and Post OP experience required. ACLS Certification required. One to two days per week work schedule, and must have flexibility to work additional days depending upon caseload. Salary is negotiable. Send resume including salary history and requirements to: miiuncii Blue Ridge Orthopaedic Associates, P.C. 52 West Shirley Avenue Warrenton. VA 20186 Fax: 540-347-0342 REFRIGERATION HELPER/ MECHANIC 2 Positions open for person exp. in refrigeration field or general mechanical knowledge. Pay based on exp. Year round work, good benefits. Start immediately. Send background letter or resume to: P.O. Box 606, Gainesville, VA 20156 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL COACHING POSITIONS Girls Jr. Panther Basketball Coach for seventh & eighth graders. Season begins August Qh - November 10th, 2001 Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach: season • begins August 6th - November 10th, 2001 Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach. Season runs Nov. 10,2001 - Feb. 28,2002 •Competitive teams and Competitive compensation for qualified staff Call Athletic Director, Jon Smythe ; at 540-987-8575 . for interview limes ^Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Loudoun Times-Mirror & Eastern Umdoun-Times has the following newsroom openings. • Wws Editor - Responsible for news and photo assignments, news and feature story development, copy editing, news production and layout. Requires experienced newspaper journalist able to manage a newsroom of 10, meet a succession of deadlines, and counsel reporters on news, gathering and writing. • Copy Editor - Nit-picky word smith familiar with AP style and able to edit news, feature, business and sports copy quickly. • Wm Reporter - Accurate news gatherer and writer interested in learning why things happen and eager to inform focal residents about their neighborhoods. Apply to: 1 Executive Editor Loudoun Times-Mirror PO Box 359 Leesburg. VA 20178 FAX: 703-771-0036 Email: LTMeditor@timespapres.com VETERINARY Technicians, Assistants, and Receptionists wanted. Both large and small animal positions available to career minded professionals. Excellent employee benefits package including full coverage health insurance, CE allowance, applicable licensure, paid vacation and competitive wage. Apply in person to: Marshall Veterinary Clinic 4216 Frost St. Marshall, send resume to: marshallvet Qaol.com or fax: 540-364-4837 X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST FT position available for a registered technologist in an Orthopaedic Practice. Position is Monday-Friday with no routine nights. Experience preferred, but will consider recent graduate of a recognized training program. Fax your resume to the attention of: Mitchell Fax: 540-347-0342 or mail to: 52 West Shirley Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 Classified Ads Work Call 540-347-4222 IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS FOR “JACK OF ALL TRADES” Fast growing sports event center in the Dulles/Sterling area, seeks a facility/grounds manager. This is an opening for a multi talented individual who enjoys working outside as well as part of a large team. Basic knowledge of small equipment, landscaping, plumbing/irrigation, electric, Golf, Baseball, Volleyball and Spanish is a huge plus. The position requires an ability to be a self starter and think on your feet. For the right candidate. this is a challenging position with great rewards. Weekend and on-call work is an absolute requirement. Fax Resume to: 703-404-2232 www.DuIlesGolf.com LAB & ASSEMBLY TECHNICIANS Manufacturer of top-quality water analysis test kits seeks trainees for entry level manufacturing and assembly positions. Learn technical skills in a pleasant group environment. Requires ability to follow written instructions. Convenient hours and location. Generous benefits package. CHEMetrics, Inc. Rt. 28, 4295 Catlett Road Calverton, VA 20138 Phone: 540.788.9026 Fax: 540.788.4856 E-mail: orodinfo®chemetrics.com EOE DRIVERS McKenzie Tank Lines is hiring 12 drivers for our Exxon dedicated account in Newington, VA. • Gasoline experience preferred but not required. • AM/PM shifts available. • $15-$19/hr based on experience. • Full benefits package. • All new equipment. • We require 2 years recent tractor-trailer experience and clean driving record. TAMK LINES, INC. Call Robert 703-339-7730 SPORTS EDITOR WANTED Experienced sports writer/editor needed for challenging position leading the Fauquier Times-Democrat sports department Ideal candidate will be* lively, insightful sports writer and editor, with excellent people skills and a good eye for graphic design. This position requires outstanding organizational skills, a commitment to guiding projects through to the end and a very strong work ethic. A love of sports and a sense of humor will come in handy too. Salary & benefits are competitive. The Times-Democrat newsroom provides a cooperative, creative environment This could be the toughest job you’ll ever love. Contact: Robin Earl, managing editor Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper Street, Warrvnton, VA 20186 540-347-4222 rearl@timespapers.com ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Experienced accounts payable person needed to take over the payable function. Requires ability to work independently, computer literacy, good work ethic, and excellent people skills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Sort mail daily, get approvals for invoices, code invoices -with proper general ledger number, input invoices in system, process disbursements, manual check entry, check distribution, filing, running month end reports. MS Excel/Word experience a plus. Full - Time Position We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: • Health and Dental coverage • 401K Plan • Short term and Long term disability plan • Life Insurance Please fax or e-mail resume and cover letter, Including salary history and requirements to: 703-435-9754 Attn: JES JSmlth etlmespapers.com (times [[Community Newspapers] Northern Virginia EOE Route Driver/ Sales Person Potomac Farms/ Galliker Dairy Co. has immediate job opportunities based in the Culpeper area Starting wage 30K plus Excellent benefits including paid health, dental, vacation, pension and others. Previous route sales experience and Class A CDL license preferred but not necessary, y Must have clean driving record. For more information call Jim 1-800-477-6455 ext. 238 EOE/M/F N KITCHEN MANAGER/ COOK Well-established Christian pre-school in Town of Warrenton needs Kitchen Manager/ Cook. Must be experienced and have knowledge d Virginia Dept- d Health guidelines. Immediate Position! | Call:(540)-347-7084 EOE ADVERTISING MANAGER/ ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Ad Ventures, a small ad agency serving a local manufacturer and its affiliates, is currently seeking a manager/account executive. The position is responsible for managing the dayto day operations of an agency from creative development to financial decisions, determining the needs of clients, and planning advertising/public relations program within budgetary guidelines. Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel, PageMaker or comparable software programs required. Two to three years experience in advertising/marketing and public relations management is desired, interested applicants should send resume, including salary requirements to Ad Ventures P.O. Box 130 Midland, VA 22728 Are you ready to make a difference in someone’s life? Minnieland in Gainesville is now hiring for the following shifts: • 7am - 3pm, 10:30am - 6:30pm & 3pm - 6pm Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits & a Friendly Environment! Please Call Debbie or Rebeccah at: (703) 753-2213 or fax resume to (703) 753-0398 E.O.E. Applebee’s Is seeking motivated & talented individuals to work in our Warrenton, VA location. We Offer: • Flexible Hours • Medical/Dental Benefits • 401K • Paid Vacation • and much more If you are interested in a fun place to work w/ career opportunities, stop in at one of our Warrenton Applebee's. Netghtxxhood Gr»l at Bar 105 West Lee Highway Warrenton, VA 20186 EOE ESTIMATOR Smith-Midland Corporation, a producer of precast concrete products, Is seeking an experienced estimator. Skills required include high level of proficiency reading blueprints, interpretation of construction specs, knowledge of computerized estimating programs. Knowledge of commercial structures including exterior cladding desired. SmithMKHand-offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, medical said dental insurance, 401K, paid vacation and tuition reimbursement Please send resumes including salary requirements to: Smith-Midland Corp. P.O. Box 300 e Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1232 e-mail: hr@smithmidland.com Accounts Payable Specialist The County of Clarke seeks an employee who combines a pleasant manner with attention to detail, firm adherence to policy, and skill with automated techniques. The employee will be responsible for processing the biweekly payment of bills of the Government and Schools; maintaining accurate files; reconciling accounts with vendors; and preparing analyses and reports. The employee will also act as recording secretary to the School Board. The position will be available immediately, and the starting salary will be up to $24,000 annually with generous health, vacation, and pension benefits. Experience and education are preferred. Please call 540-9556100 or visit 309 West Main Street, Berryville, VA, to obtain an application. Position remains open until filled._ Pool mechanic needed to maintain 15 pools in Reston. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Minimum of two years pools maintenance experience and/or possess NSPI level Pool 1 mechanic certification. Experience preferred, but willing to train candidate with ambitious attitude. Fax or mail resume with salary requirement to HR department (no phone calls please). Reston Association 1930 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20190 FAX:(703) 435-9461 EOE A Drug-Free Workplace MARKETING ASSOCIATE Are you looking for dynamic growth, yet paycheck stability? Are you a goals-directed, results-oriented person. organized, energetic, wanting to develop a strong career in direct mail fundraising? If so. come learn and grow with us. Fax your resume to: 703-940-8284 Computerized sign/traffic graphics person needed for construction company. Ability to work independently, keep inventory and lift 5() lbs. Training for qualified person. Fax resume to: 540-439-9285 EOE Operations Assistant Smith-Midland Corp. is looking for an energetic self-starter to serve as assistant to the VP of Operations. This individual will primarily be responsible for daily collection of information from department managers and entering this info, into spreadsheets and progress reports. Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word a must. Knowledge of Microsoft Project helpful, but not required. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits which include, 401 (k) retirement and savings plan, health and dental insurance, paid vacation and education reimbursement. Interested persons may contact: Human Resources Dept. P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Ph: 540-439-3266 Fax: 540-439-1232 E-mail: hr@smithmidland.com EOE M/F/D/V I.—. , —.. Sil PRINTER PRESSMAN Experienced newspaper offset pressman needed to run 8 Goss Urbanite. Four day work week, no holidays or weekends. Plant is in Leesburg, Virginia. We otter a competitive benefit package including 40 IK. Fax Resume to: Dean Francisco Pressroom Manager 1-703-771-0036 OT Call: 1-703-777-1111 Ext. 1352 (Times jfCommunity Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Peebles We’re looking for individuals who truly believe customers come first, who have an eye for fashion. and who knows what it means' to provide great customer service. We currently have the following positions available: • Maintenance (FT) • Store Manager Trainee • Sales Associates (FT days, nights & weekends) • Duty Advisor (FT) Peebles offers competitive wages, and a great workplace. Some of our associate benefits include: • 20‘3r Purchase Discount • Incentive Plan • 401 (k) Savings Plan • Paid Personal Time (starting at 3 weeks per year for full time associates.) Visit our store to apply and learn more about the exciting job opportunities available at Peebles or visit our website at: ww w .peebles.com Daphne Ryczko Store Manager 251 West Lee Highway Warrenton. VA Peebles is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a drug-free workplace. AUTOCAD OPERATOR Smith-Midland Corporation, a precast concrete producer in Northern Virginia, has an immediate opening for an autocad operator skilled in architectural/ structural drafting Prior experience in the precast concrete industry a definite plus. Excellent benefits include medical/ dental plan, 401 (k) savings/ retirement plan, educational reimbursement, paid vacation and reviews at „ six months and one year • Please send resumes to: • Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1232 e-mail: asmith@smithmidland.com State Inspector • $1000 Signing Bonus ; barlow Motor Company is a<r optm?, apph< a ' lions lor licensed Vin'inia Male Inspector • Must have a valid driver's license and capable of light mechanical work. ' , We offer the most modern facility, * benefit package, including • 401K Plan • Vacation • Sick Leave • Holiday Pay t • Medical. Dental & Life Insurance Plans , Call Ed Sullivan 540-63 5-4158 All Applications Kept Confidential EOE Applebee’s Is seeking motivated & talented individuals to work in our Warrenton, VA location. We Offer: • Flexible Hours • Medical/Dental Benefits • 401K • Paid Vacation • and much more If you are interested in a fun place to work wf career opportunities, stop in at one of our Warrenton Applebee’s ' NetghrxyvxXf fk 3O’ 105 West Lee Highway Warrenton, VA 20186 EOE Adding Second Shift Smith-Midland, a precast concrete manufacture near Warrenton. VA, is expanding and seeking persons for a 2nd shift 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The following positions are open: * GENERAL LABORERS (10) * BATCH PLANT OPERATOR * FORKLIFT OPERATOR * CRANE OPERATOR * RIGGERS (2) * MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Smith-Midland offers excellent benefits including medical/dental coverage, 401K savings and retirement plan, paid vacation, sign-on- bonus and tuition reimbursement. Interested persons may pick-up applications at: 5119 Catlett Road (Rt. 28) Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540439-13-232 e-mail: hr@smithmidland.com Oak Springs of Warrenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility • LPN's&RN's PT/FT all shifts & flexible hours available • CNA's PT/FT all shifts, up to $11.37 per hour, flexible hours' available • Weekend Only Program for RN's, LPN's & & CNA's, offering higher rates, Fri. 3pm - Mon. 3pm Contact Kathy or LuEllen for more information • Maintenance Person FT - days, various duties Contact: Marti Come join our team and make a difference in our resident's lives! Competitive salary and incentive I bonuses. Excellent benefits pack- I age including 401K and Credit Union benefits. 614 Hastings Lane Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-4770 Fax 540-349-2832 dimes msmmm GREYSTQNE Escrow Administrator Greystone Servicing Corporation, Inc., a fast-paced commercial mortgage banking company located in Warrenton, VA seeks an Escrow Administrator in our Escrow Division. Candidates must be a team player, have excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills, be detailedoriented, and have the ability to meet deadlines. Proficiency in Word, Excel & Microsoft Outlook required. Please send resume in confidence to: r srrnw By fax: 540-341-2121 By e-mail: jmcclanahan@greystoneusa.com By mail: 419 Belle Air Lane Warrenton, VA 20186 EOE COME JOIN A WINNING TEAM Competitive Wages ... Excellent Benefits... • 401K • Medical • Paid Vacation • Holiday Pay ... and Much More ... Experience a plus.... Not a requirement' POSITIONS AVAILABLE - HOUSEKEEPERS - GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Comfort' Inn 1 Comfort Inn COMFORT INN COMFORT INN DRIVE WARRENTON, VA Fax resume to 540-347-5759 Come In and Complete an Application NO PHONE CALLS

Housewarming scheduled There will be aJ housewarming for Mrs. Marjorie Moore and her son, Kim Hall of Fodder stack Road at the Washington Town Hall on Saturday, July 14 at 6 p.m. The family lost their home and contents to a fire last year during the Christmas holiday. All neighbors and friends of the community are invited to come and bring a covered dish and a useful gift for their new home. All donations great or small will be greatly appreciated. Our condolences to Miss Margaret Dodson of Flint Hill and the family upon the death of her sister, Miss Elsie Dodson who passed away on Sunday at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Happy birthday to Mrs. Marie Brown of Woodville on Wednesday, July 11, Richard Eastham of Front Royal also on July 11 and to Jessica Estes who has her day on Saturday, July 14. Best wishes to Tim and Edie Falls of Woodville who will have their 13th wedding anniversary on Monday, July 16. Sunday, July 15 Dr. Bill Tuck, trustee of the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond will be the speaker at 11 a.m. worship services at Washington Baptist Church. Mrs. Ellen Aylor of Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Madison spent from Wednesday until Saturday with Mrs. Marilyn Bailey. Happy birthday to Bobby Brown who will have his day on Sunday, July 15. Rev. Alice T. Wood and grandchildren, Jessica Brown and Seth Brown of Wiley, Ga. spent several days last week with Miss Mary Miller Wood. On Saturday Kenny Miller and son Greg of Stafford and Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo shopped in Winchester and had dinner at the Golden Corral Restaurant. On Friday, Greg Miller of Stafford, Bobbie Jo Brown and Debbie Fowler shopped and had lunch in Winchester. Mrs. Barbara Slack of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Ruth Clark and Amanda Brown had lunch in Front Royal on Friday. Mrs. Erma Jenkins had surgery recently at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton due to a fall in her home. She will be recuperating in Overlook Rehab for a while. We wish her a nice recovery. Tom Lee is a patient in Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton and is visited daily by his family and friends. On Monday evening Kenneth and Donna Witts of Baltimore, Md. accompanied her mother, Mrs. Barbara Slack to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark for a visit of several days. Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and their houseguest, Mrs. Barbara Slack were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas and Earl Slack of Baltimore, Md. who accompanied his mother, Mrs. Slack back to her home. Fourth of July dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs.. Edward M. Clark were Mrs. Edie Falls and children Samantha and Robert of Woodville, Mrs. Barbara Slack of Baltimore, Md., Kenny Miller and son Greg of Stafford, Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo and Richard and Ann Simmons. Richard Simmons has returned home from Winchester Hospital after having heart surgery. He is Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Blue Ridge Mountains LLC to Katherine W. Evans, 39.9528 acres, Stonewall District. $114,000. Nancy L. Jones and others to Stephanie Jones and others, 2.05 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Barbara S. Williams to David W. Pickeral and wife, .1872 acre, Piedmont District. $85,000. Elizabeth P. Wells to Anita F. Ramos, 34.09 acres, Jackson District. $226,000. Alphaeus F. Cannon and wife to Colin B. Matthews improving nicely. Fourth of July guests of Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud were Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and daughter, Michelle and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Keyser and sons, Austin and Dylan of Alexandria. Have a great week! CPR class scheduled for Saturday The Amissville Ruritan Club is sponsoring a CPR class at the Amissville Fire Department on Saturday July 14 from 7 a.m. to noon. The cost is $1 for the handbook. If you would like to attend please contact Charlie Mills at 829-5258. The Amissville United Methodist Church will have Vacation Bible School July 1620 from 6:30 to 8:30 each evening. The theme is “Holy Fires”. It is about all of the fires in the Bible. Vacation Bible School is for children ages 3 and up. If you would like more information, call Faye Smoot or Jan Makela. The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department Queen this year is Michelle Woodard; Jr. Miss is Ashley Ridgeway; Little Miss is Alisha Stanley, and Little Mister is Nathaniel Jackson. The Fire Department would like to thank all who participated in the carnival and parade, and a big thank you to all the volunteers and people who donated food for the box dinners. The 2001 Parade, winners are as follows: Best Appearing Food Certification Course offered The 2001 Summer Food Sanitation Certification course has been scheduled. The course and ServSafe Essentials textbook utilize the new 1999 Model Food Code from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This course will provide successful participants a certification from the National Restaurant Association that is widely recognized. Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Health are offering the 16-hour ServSafe Course and Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. The course will be offered in Warrenton at the Fauquier Extension Office, 24 Pelham Street Aug. 7-14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $95 per person unless there is a pre-formed group of 12 or more and the fee is $79. The textbook and exam is included in the fee. To register, contact the Rappahannock Extension Office, 675-3619 before the registration deadline of Aug. 2. The course is designed to educate owners, managers, and other food service personnel in proper food handling techniques and sanitation management. This course will help managers increase the level of sanitation in their facility, while decreasing their level of food borne disease. With successful completion of the course and passing the exam the National Restaurant Association will issue students a certificate. If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations contact Christine Kastan at 948-6881. Amissvme By AMY HITT 937-3401 Honorary Fire Chief Mindy Ann Wyman; Best Appearing Beauty Queen Jamie Lynn Magee; Best Appearing Little Miss Brittany Pullen; Best Appearing Little Mister Austin Jenkins; Best Appearing Comic Entry Mr. and Mrs. Paul Poling’s Raggedy Firehouse Museum; Best Appearing Civic Entry Rappahannock Girl’s Softball VA State Champions; Best Appearing Commercial Entry Horse ‘N Hound; Best Appearing Antique Vehicle Brooks Excavating; Best Appearing Antique Fire Engine Charlie Hunter’s 1952 Peter Pircsh; Best Appearing Senior Majorettes 1st Challenger Majorettes; 2nd Southern Fauquier Lightning. Also: Best Appearing Junior Majorettes 1st Gainesville District Majorettes and 2nd Fauquier Steppettes Majorettes; Best Appearing Tiny Tots Majorettes 1st Southern Fauquier Lightning and 2nd Apple Valley Majorettes; Best Appearing Drum Corp. Gainesville District Drum Corp; Best Appearing Custom Pumper 1st Orlean; 2nd Brandy Station; Best Appearing Commercial Pumper 1st Rapidan 2nd Reva; Best Appearing Tanker Luray; Best Appearing Speciality Unit Marshall Rescue; Best Appearing Brush Truck Flint Hill; Best Appearing Fire Company Remington; Best Appearing ALS Ambulance 1st Castleton; 2nd Salem; Best Appearing BLS Ambulance 1st Remington; 2nd Warrenton; Company Coming Longest Distance Capon Spring W.Va.; Judges Award Fauquier Steppettes Majorettes. Well with all this news this week I will do birthdays next week. Get well soon wishes are sent out to Steve Miller who had a tractor accident on Friday. Have a great week! Perma Treat, i 5 PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 TREMENDOUS SELECTION NOW OF SPRING & SUMMER MERCHANDISE! Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! WARRENTON CENTER • WARRfNTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9' SUN 12-6 ROYAl PLAZA « FRONT ROYAL, VA » (S40) 635-3101 » HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 and wife, 16 acres, Stonewall District. $128,000. Nancy Ann Barr and other, Trustees to Stephen I. Murdock and wife, 167.6658 acres, Hampton District. $612,000. Levi Jefferson Atkins and others to Robert Yancey and wife, 1.2230 acres and 1.4010 acres, Jackson District. $15,744. Outback Inc. to Margaret L. France and othe’?, Trustees, 63.9648 acres, parcel two, Stonewall bistrict. $159,912. Carlice McKinley McGlothlin III and wife to Verne K. Foster, .2045 acre, Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Sperryville - 5 acres of gently rolling pastureland, building site w/view, septic approved, private road access. $65,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryuillerlty@aol.com Bud Corder 540-675-3291 John Eubank 540-987-8146 ^ Jackson District. Deed of gift. Luis J. Iglesias to Linda > Basilotta and husband, Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. $235,900. Richard H. Dwyer, Trustee to Scott L. Smith and wife, 1/2 acre, Piedmont District. $81,002.50. Enjoy year-round stunning mountain views from this home. Old Rag Mountain in full view and Hazel River frontage. Property is suitable for livestock with 53 open acres. Attributes include six fireplaces, maple wood floors, second staircase to private bedroom and bath. Modeled with reproduction Monticelio styled oversized bricks, attention to detail shows throughout this custom story and a half Colonial style home. Enjoy this gourmet kitchen with fireplace, bar counter and center island. Inviting master suite offers full bath with Jacuzzi, dressing area and private deck. This home offers dignified and traditional beauty. By appointment only. RP3473537 $1,400,000 540-341-3528 800-523-8846 540-675-3490 presented by Emily Henry Rappahannock County Own your own Camp David- 75 acres on Fogg Mtn 70 miles from D.C. with elevation of 1200 ft. 4200 sf home with spectacular views to the North, South and West. All modem conveniences, elegant interiors, pool, horse bam, guest cottage and green house. Near Flint Hill and in the midst of Virginia’s Hunt country. Additional acreage available separately. Merrymead- 22 open acres 75 miles from D.C. in Gid Brown Hollow, minutes from Little Washington. Rolling green Gelds and Blue Ridge Mtns in every direction. 5000 sf home of stone and clapboard on a high bluff. Easy access to major 'roads, but very private. Castle Mtn - 291 acres with 4500 sf contemporary, commanding 200 degree view of the Blue Ridge. Small pond, numerous streams and V* mile frontage on the Thornton River. Very private. Convenient to Warrenton and D. C. Contact Justin Wiley (804) 589-5405 Frank Hardy. Inc.. Realtors Mountain Views Overlooking The River LAND 21.67 acres of mature woods on the Rappahannock River. Quiet & Private! $105,000 RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES (540)-675-1190 www.rappahannockrealestateresources.com Butch Zindel Greg Clark Butch@rapprealestate.com ■£=* [0 Shenandoah National Park ~ borders thjs 129 wonderful wooded acres improved by charming Cabin with stone fireplace and 1.5 BA. All amenities, plus 2 story shed, 2 small ponds, stream &• large 40’ x 60’ insulated building with heat, plumbing & office. $595,000. Superb views ~ from front and back of this 3 BRs, 2 BAs brick Rambler with full basement . Handsome, oak floors, lovely large shade trees and shrubbery and shed w/water and electric. All on 2acres- $189,000. 18 acres ~ in Sperryville Gateway area. Commercial frontage. $85,000. Restoration Buff? - Grand old farmhouse & guest house w/great mountain views. Tenant house, bank bam, outbuildings already done all on 17 acres. $397,500. 10.5 Acres - Wooded lot with mountain view & Rush River frontage in Peyton Farms. Cleared house site with foundation started ’ $105,000. Real Estate III i P. O. Box 298 • 291 Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 H E-mail: re3@crosslink.net • 540-675-1373 ISJ Rick Kohler 540 937-6146 540-675-1373 Mitzie Young 540-675-3555 Amy Sloane-Timbers 540-987-8668