Rappahannock News, September 12, 2001

/ "T w' Zrm~t SERIALS SEC. LIBRARY OF VIRGIN 800 E BROAD ST RICHMOND VA 23219-1905 /V ? * *V’*/;-A> V-/ .^j|A -.v f: ?5 r . * *» ■ l v Rappahannock County’s Family Newspap&r Since 1877. . r* • - 'T'J-v /V •V-*,. <-/■ Ay :y- .• 123rd Year... No. 37 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Prayer Vigil Trinity Episcopal Church and Washington Baptist Church will hold an hour of prayer on Thursday, Sept. 13 beginning at 7 p.m. at Washington Baptist. The ; entire community is invited as we • pray for our nation at this time. Band organizing ' Anyone interested in playing in.a local, community band here in Rappahannock? A very experienced, local band leader is willing to organize and direct such a band here. . The emphasis of the band is to have musical fun on an informal basis, hoping to maybe have a concert or two. So, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (like in ‘The Music Man”), call 675-3152 or e-mail, bsjonz@aol.com for information, questions, and your mlisical instrument of choice. School Night registration slated Cub Scout Pack 123 will hold a School Night registration on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Boys in grades one through five who would like to learn more about Cub Scouts are invited to attend the meting in the Rappahannock County Elementary School cafeteria. If you are unable to attend School Night, please call Cubmaster Kirk Milam at 6310949, Assistant Cubmaster Opie Crawford at 987-8495 or Committee Chairman Libet Pierson at 937-5605 for information. Open auditions for Shepherd’s Play slated The open auditions for the Ki Theatre production of the Shepherd’s Play will be held at the Ki Theatre Sunday, Sept. 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. Actors, singers and instrumentalists (recorders and cello) are all invited to audition. Singers are asked to bring their favorite song to use for the audition. The Shepherd’s Play will be performed during Colonial Christmas weekend, Dec. 7, 8 and 9. Instrumentalists please call Lyt Wood at 987-9530. All other inquiries may be made to Claudia Mitchell at 675-2146. Republican campaign rally set for Sept. 29 The Rappahannock County Republican Party invites you to an Earley-Katzen-GilmoreLouderback Campaign Rally on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Washington Volunteer Fire Hall beginning at 3 p.m. This is an “old fashioned campaign rally” that is open to the public and free of charge including a variety of homemade pies, donuts, cider and coffee. , • For further information call Walt of Susan Longyear at 675-3679. Happenings ? • Wednesday, Sept. 12 the ; Washington Town Council will ; nteet at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. Thursday, Sept. 13 the Architectural Review Board will fneet at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) DUGOUTS DEDICATED: Rappahannock Lions President Gary Settle addressed the Rappahannock County Supervisors, School Board members, Dr. David Gangel, Athletic Director Jon Smythe and fellow Lions last Wednesday in an elegant dedication ceremony. President Settle expressed appreciation to all for their support of the project and following the ceremony fastened the bronze plaque to the wall of one of the dugouts. Dedicating the dugouts By Bob Scott Rappahannock News Writer A short inscription engraved on a bronze plaque fastened to the wall of the new baseball dugouts simply says “Another community service by the Rappahannock Lions Club.” Tb some of the Lions that brief message might seem to be a masterpiece of understatement, because the plaque commemorates the largest contribution of man hours and money ever provided to a single project, so far. The Lions have always been enthusiastic supporters of the county’s athletic programs. Lion Joel Daczewitz, Chairman of our Education Service Committee has helped us stay that Way. Joel is a great cheerleader. The Dugout Dedication Ceremony at the baseball field on Sept. 5 attracted a large and very distinguished assembly of community leaders. Their purpose was not to root for the Rappahannock home team, but to provide earned recognition for a major accomplishment by a small but dedicated Lion team. There was no game scheduled with an opposing team but there was an outpouring of enthusiastic support, gratitude and lots of kudos for a difficult task “well done”. The Lions Club membership was well represented by their new President, Gary Settle, who thanked the crowd of V.I.P.’s for their attendance and strong support given the project. There was nostalgic human interest noted since both the Concert planned at Hearthstone Family event set for Sept. 22 On Sept. 22 at 6 p.m., the “Tidal Wave of Song” CD release concert will take place at Hearthstone School in Sperryville. Over 30 musicians who played on the CD will appear, including Everything, Daycare Swindlers, Paul Reisler and Diane Bardwell, and many more. Perfect for families, this event will celebrate the creativity of over 600 Rappahannock County children who helped to create the songs later recorded by Rappahannock’s professional artists, many of them nationally and internationally recognized. Tickets are $10 adults/$5 children in advance; $13/$8 at the door. Bring blankets or lawn chairs; picnic dinners may be brought or purchased at the event. For more information visit www.kidpanalley.org or call 987-3311. President Settle and new Treasurer of the club, Mike Leake had been outstanding athletes when they attended Rappahannock County High School (not so many years ago). A majority of county Supervisors was present, Pete Estes and Lions Roger Welch and Robert Anderson. Anderson was one of the team of Lions who personally contributed so many man hours of old fashioned hard physical work, as did Bob Metcalf, Gary Settle, Bruce Jones, Joel Daczewitz and others as their time permitted. County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David Gangel expressed official appreciation to the Lions, as did Jon Smythe, the very dedicated Athletic Director. The School Board was well represented by Lion Frank Warner, Rose Ann Sharp and Board Vice-Chair Aline Johnson who personally summed up the School Board’s appreciation for the dedication, generosity and volunteer community service provided by the Lions Club. And Mrs. Johnson speaks with the authority of long experience. She had once been a highly successful athletic coach for girls sports teams in Rappahannock County. Even though her husband is a charter member of the club we don’t believe,, she’s biased. But she sure can cut up apples to help make that famous apple butter. TTie more than 20 Lions also present could attest to that. Lion Larry Sherertz was also among those present at the dedication. Since he is also our county sheriff, we asked him to keep the peace. He did. Sheriff trumps SCB By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The ear tax cut may have nearlysnared another victim, this time the Sheriff's Office in Rappahannock County. Sheriff Larry Sherertz told the Board of Supervisors, at their September meeting, that he had recently lost three employees within a ninety day period, and attempts to replace them were stymied because of what w as effectively a State hiring freeze attributable, he said.'to a funding crisis created by the car tax cut. Sheriff Sherertz explained that he followed the normal course of action to replace the employees—he interviewed candidates, made selections and sent that informatkm by computer to the State Compensation Board (SCB) in Richmond. He was surprised, he said, by the reply, which was that he would not be permitted to hire the replacement personnel. In a follow-up phone conversation, the Compensation Board told the Sheriff that he would have to submit his hiring recommendations in writing, with justification for the proposed hires. That was odd, he said, because the vacant positions are mandated by the SCB. The Compensation Board met on Aug. 28 and tabled his request. The Sheriff said that he “went off like a rocket,” especially after being told by a SCB employee that he “could go out and hire anyone you want,” but the State would not pay for those employees and it would cost the County some $6000 per month to employ them. His response to the SCB’s action w&s to speak to other sheriffs who were experiencing similar difficulties and to the State Sheriff’s Association, and it was jointly decided to bring this freeze to the public’s See SHERIFF, Page A4 Rural (In town) Level: -.103dBm Rural (On Hwy) Level: -98dBm Suburban level: -94dBm Urban Level: -89dBm Dense urban Level: -85dBm v - > T* Photo: Bayard Catron S^int PCS county ited coVi rage By Steven Miller President of AACA This map submitted with the Sprint PCS telecommunications application displays the projected coverage of Rappahannock County by their proposed network. The “green” area indicated the “best” phone coverage - that area where a call will not be “dropped” (meaning disconnected). Other colors show areas that will have some but possibly less reliable servifc^'V' The map shows that Lee Highway, US 211 and Route 522, toward Front Royal and 1-66 to Washington, Va. are the primary corridors receiving cellular phone service in the Sprint plan. Coverage does not extend to the southern or western areas of the county. Sprint has dropped plans, for financial reasons, for towers that would service the main highways in these areas. A study of the Sprint tower sites by the County Emergency Communications Committee also found they could not adequately address the local deficiencies in fire-rescue and law enforcement communications. A Rappahannock County Planning Commission public hearing on the Sprint proposal is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept* 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Rappahannock High School.

Panther Pause — RCPS news in brief By Jan Makela Volunteer Coordinator Public School System Fall is in the air! Soccer and Cross Country practices have begun. trees are beginning to show subtle signs of changing foliage, the skies have been a clear, brilliant blue, and none of us know how to dress! Mornings are cool and by afternoon temperatures have risen to the 80s presenting a real challenge for all of us. • Each year we have a more and more diverse student population. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to learn about other cultures from our very own students; howe 'er, it is occasionally difficult fdr staff to communicate as effectively as we would like with our Hispanic students. If you are fluent in Spanish and would like to volunteer an hour or two each week to work with some of our students who need assistance with their assignments or communication with parents, please call Jan Makela at 987-8259 as soon as possible. We are anxious to make our new students transition to Rappahannock Public schools as comfortable as possible. • Adult Education classes will be starting in October. We are excited about our class offerings to date and should have brochures available in the next few days. Please check out the kiosk in front of the Washington Post Office, as well as RCES, RCHS and the School Board Office. Our fall session promises to be one of the most interesting and fun ever. Questions? Call Jan Makela, Adult Ed Coordinator, at 987-8259. • Classes scheduled so far for the Fall Session are Welding, Intro to Drawing, Intro to the Internet, Basics of Investing, Yoga for All Levels, Intro to Calligraphy, Web Page Design, Basic Repairs for Dummies, and Wellness (Nutrition and Workout in the RCHS Fitness Room). We are very pleased with the variety of class offerings and the caliber of instructors we have been able to secure. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to enrich your life through participation in this program. • If you have expertise in an area that you think others might like to pursue, and you would be interested in applying to teach an Adult Ed class, please call Jan about that, as well. The commitment is for just one night per week for six weeks. • We are fortunate to have so many talented folks living in our county, and so we are appealing to your generosity once again. RCHS teachers have requested assistance in several distinct areas. If you think you might be ELEGANT CABINETRY CURLY MAPLE AND HEART PINE OUR SPECIALTY TAP* WWW 1 MADISON, VIRGINIA^ 540-923-5015 Jenkins Tree Service & Landscaping Fully Insured Bonded Trimming • Topping • Take Downs • Stump Removal Mulching • Fertilizing • Root Feeding • Spraying Lot Clearing • Cleanup • Quality Work C.R. 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Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747._ able to help in any of the following areas, please call Jan Makela, Volunteer Coordinator, at 987-8259 to discuss the possibilities. • Math tutors for all levels (on-going, one day per week, more or less) • Literary discussion leaders (who could discuss setting, plot, cnaraciers etc.) with advanced readers (on going, one day per week, more or less) ( Writers (poets, novelists, news reporters, songwriters, etc.) who might help advanced student writers appreciate different styles and hone their skills (once or twice during the year) • World War I or II vets, Native Americans, History buffs with a knowledge of civilizations from Pre-Columbian times to the Present. Revolutionary War, or Civil War enthusiasts. If you are a “nut’’ for history and could visit a class (once or twice) and help turn other students on to this exciting subject, please call. • Our Art teacher at RCES is anxious to have volunteers assist in her program. If you feel that promoting the arts is an important part of our students’ educa tion, please consider working with our Art teacher to display the work of our children, or to provide additional hands for a variety of projects. Mrs. Rosenblatt works very hard to stretch her very limited budget for the benefit of all of her students. If you have an hour per week to spare, please consider giving that time to her program. Questions? Please call Jan Makela at RCES. • Congratulations to the Junior Panther Girls’ Basketball Team for their recent defeat of Luray! This is the first year for this group of Middle School students, and we are very proud of their impres sively strong start. Keep an eye o n these talente d young athletes! Volunteers keep many of our important programs alive in the public schools and we are very grateful for the dedicated folks who return year after year, Charlotte Mills, Margaret Gottlieb, Theresa Wayland, Joyce Herm$nsen, Lisa Dodson, Joanne Hilty, Amo Merritt, Darcy Canton and Rappahannock’s Senior Citizens, and so many others. Thank you BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND PLANNING COMMISSION RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Sections 170-108.5, 170-108.6, 170-108.16 and 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing at their regular meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium to consider its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the following applications: Applications for Personal Wireless Services Facilities Use Permits and for Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan of Rappahannock County PWSFU Permit #01-08-01 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 199’ monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as “Duxbury Isthmus”) owned by Robert A. and Joan M. Duxbury on Tax Map 33, Parcel 62, zoned “A"-Agricultural, located on Weaver Road in Amissville, Jackson District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. PWSFU Permit #01-08-02 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 80’ monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as “Nicholson Slope") owned by Eugene W. and Evangeline F. Nicholson on Tax Map 32, Parcel 7B, zoned “A”-Agricultural and “C"-Conservation, located on Lee Highway in Amissville, Jackson District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. PWSFU Permit #01-08-03 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 80’ monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as “Eastham Slope”) owned by Louise Fletcher King Eastham on Tax Map 22, Parcel 28, in the Mulky Mountain Agricultural and Forestal District, on Ben Venue Road in Washington, Jackson District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. PWSFU Permit #01 -08-04 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 90' stealth silo Category 2 facility on property (referred to as “Rose Hill Silo") owned by Thomas B. and Aney M. Massey on Tax Map 20, Parcel 49, zoned “A”-Agricultural, located on Lee Highway in Washington, Hampton District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. PWSFU Permit #01 -08-05 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 90’ stealth silo Category 2 facility on property (referred to as “Miller’s Silo”) owned by D. *-• Brooke and Ann Miller on Tax Map 29, Parcel 9, in the Haskell Agricultural and Forestal District, on Lee Highway in Washington, Hampton District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. PWSFU Permit #01-08-06 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 80’ monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as “Welch Slope”) owned by Arland F. Welch on Tax Map 21, Parcel 35, zoned “A”Agricultural and “C”-Conservation, on Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill, Wakefield District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. PWSFU Permit #01-08-07 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 100’ stealth silo Category 2 facility on property (referred to as “Huntly Silo") owned by Arland F. Welch on Tax Map 5, Parcel 16D, zoned “A”Agricultural, on Little Long Mountain Road in Huntly, Wakefield District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. 11 iv icrv^uczoiou launuca aic ai&u me buujeui oi proposea amenamenis 10 ine Comprehensive Plan of Rappahannock County (adopted July 6,1998) in the form of a map, following the format of mapping contained elsewhere within the Plan, showing the location of any approved facilities, to be inserted at Chapter 5, Public Utilities, and entitled “Personal Wireless Services Facilities’ A copy of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Planning Commission may adjourn and reconvene such public hearing from time to time. The Planning Commission will announce the time, place, and date for any such continued meeting at the public meeting where the adjournment occurs. The Board of Supervisors shall hold its hearing on these applications at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2001 at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia unless the Planning Commission shall have failed to act, in which event their hearing(s) shall be continued until such time as the Commission shall have rendered their decision(s). 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 Supervisors, do P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy, Zoning Administrator 9/5/01-3T all! • Mrs. Helen Williams, assistant superintendent and former RCHS Math teacher extraordinaire, will be retiring at the end of this month. She has touched the lives of so many folks in her years in the RCPS. As Transportation Director she had many “interesting” experiences checking roadways in the wee hours of Rappahannock’s snowy mornings! If you cross paths in the next few weeks, be sure to wish her well. We will all miss her very much. • We are very pleased to have so many talented and enthusiastic new teachers in our system this year. The energy they are bringing to our students is a joy to see. They are a part of our community and we should all be grateful for their commitment to our children. Please take time to say hello and make them feel welcome the next time you are in one of our schools. • The RCES Book Fair dates have already been set. Please mark your calendars for Oct. 1626. The Book Fairs in the spring and fall each year are the major fundraiser for our Library and a wonderful opportunity for our students and parents to buy an assortment of wonderful reading material. Volunteers are desperately needed every afternoon from 1-3 p.m. to help the youngest children with their selections. If you are able to help, even for one day, please call Mrs. Aney Massie, Librarian, or Jan Makela, at 987-8259. • A new book will soon be available for check-out in the RCES Library. The book, See the Stars: Your First Guide to the Night Sky by Ken Croswell, was donated by Highlights for Children. During the 1999/2000 school year the student publication asked teachers nationwide to provide assistance before the book went to press. The organization needed teachers to find students who would read the book and provide input as to whether or not the book appealed to their age group by interest or readability. RCES teacher Mrs. Linda Welk responded and asked second grade student Gary White to read and give his input. His remarks were then forwarded to Highlights. Upon completion of the book, a copy of the book was Arthur Drago Besty Toth 5th Dan, Sensei 3rd Dan, Asst. 540-635-7554 540-349-0632 I Classes Begin Sept. 12 IJoin Any Time! 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Booster President Ginger Estes is presently requesting volunteers to help with fund raisers at the Amissville Fall Festival bn. Saturday, Oct. 13, and the Kid * Pan Alley Concert at • Hearthstone School on Saturday, Sept. 22. If you can work one or the other, or even a portion of one of these days, please call Ginger at 675-3464. • Just a reminder that. RCES is still collecting General; Mills Box Tbps for Education • and Campbell’s Soup labels.! These two efforts provide a multitude of materials for our stu- ; dents and your support is 'so - very much appreciated. Just send yours in to the school with . any student or drop them by the RCES office anytime. Questions? Please call Jan Makela at 987-8259. • Have you read to a child this week? It’s not too late. You don’t have a child? Not to worry ... you can sign up to volunteer in our school system and read to many children every week. Please think about it, and have fun! AmissvilleV two cell towers to be discussed By Steven Miller President of AACA Complete details on the location and design of the two Sprint PCS telecommunication towers proposed for siting in the Amissville area will be presented at the Thursday, Sept. 13 Amissville Area Community Association meeting. These two towers make-up the eastern segment of the tower system proposed for the county. Site maps, photo simulations and tower descriptions will be presented. These siies and the complete Sprint application are also on the next Planning Commission agenda. Final planning for the upcoming Amissville’s second Fall Festival will also be discussed. Events and activities are being finalized. Currently over 40 community churches, civic groups, and local businesses and area crafters confirm participation. In addiJiOn to a wide variety of food,” a silent auction, games, aid music (including local chdrch choirs); demonstrations of traditional home skills such'as spinning are planned. A special emphasis has been placed on the community’s history, with a booth shoeing local historical homes! All interested participants and anyone interested to attend pr assist in the event are invited to attend. ; The meeting is open to all residents of Amissville, including Culpeper and Jackspn District. The meeting is held at the Amissville United Methodist Church on Lee Highway at 7 p.m.,Thursday, Sept. 13. Check the Amissville. web site ; fet http//:www.amissville.com' for more information. ! Saturday, Oct. 6tjb: at Forest Grove W ^ School Housc ^ yu 9®*pdmu««/food, W. crofts, yard salt, -jf children's horseback rides; Rappahannock history exhibit fun for the entire family.! Proceeds to benefit the * Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund S40-7517281 or 540-374-92 It

Up In The Hollow #18 By Ben Jones Rappahannock News Writer • Up on the Drive the other night, feeling fall in the air, the iqountaintop leaves already changing, already falling, and with the air crisp and clear as the gloaming paled over the Massanutten, I felt again, as always, the enchantment that drew me to this place as a child. Up by Stony Man I sat on a stone wall and watched as the lights of the Valley put on their quiet, faraway show. , - Being greedy, I asked God to give me many more years to sit on rock walls and look at vallpys. I turned 60 the other day and perfect moments are becoming more precious. ♦ So too, are the opportunities , tasay what I think I need to say. My recent column on Southern heritage stirred up some strong opinions, some negative, and several directed at me in a personal way. I feel the need to , respond to these critics for several reasons, the most obvious being my love of a fight. In my misspent youth, it was said that I “would fight a saber saw.” As you can tell by my face, the saw usually came out on top. So these days I mostly scrap with words. It is safer work, but be warned. Though the scars ' don’t show, there can be lasting - wounds. I like what one Yankee general said of Stonewall: “In advance, he will outrun his wagons. In retreat, he will fight you ■ over a wheelbarrow.” mereiore mis win De me 1 first part of a rambling, two-col' umn consideration of The Late Unpleasantness and other Southern sensitivities: Mr. Lewis Gardner of Sperryville tells us in a somewhat condescending manner that “the rebel flag is the enduring symbol of a tragic attempt by an agrarian ruling class to preserve for its own benefit, at enormous human cost, a failed, morally corrupt network of social and economic institutions." He further proclaims that “Poor white southerners, my ancestors among them, suffered along with African Americans, sacrificing blindly for that ignoble cause even when its success would have reinforced their own dire circumstances under an oppressive regime of free labor and racial polarization of working people.” Now, it is one thing to take a complicated matter and make it understandable. That is a special gift of clarity. But it is quite another to take a complicated matter and pretend, as Mr. Gardner does, that it is simple. VENDORS WANTED FOR THE at Forest Grove School House Flea market & yard sale spaces avail., also crafters needed. Proceeds to benefit the: Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund 540-752-7281 540-374-9211 * * 4 ♦ *« • -. William Brady Haden is celebrat ing Jyis first birthday on September 12, , i2001 with his family and friends at 4 this home in Charles Town, WV. . Brady’s parents are Scott and “Angela Haden, and he has an older brother Taylor. Grandparents are Ken ' and Elaine Hix of Washington, VA; Tom Haden of Flushing, Ml; and Ruth Haden of lnwood, WV. JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Fruit J Ben Jones His thesis is a canard on the same order of those who argue that slavery was not an issue in the nation’s greatest crisis. His summation of the South’s cause is also extraordinarily elitist. So the bourbon class duped an entire nation? Not only is this a sophomoric insult to the millions of very real people who made hard life and death choices, it is also nonsense. One need only look at the enlistment rolls to find every class of citizen: merchant, factory worker, teacher, engineer, yeoman farmer, craftsman, Cherokee tribesman, and even freed blacks taking up the Southern cause. You will also find that over 50,000 white Southerners fought for the Union, and that thousands of Yankees supported the South. The war environment was nuanced, textured, and complex. In fact, the worst “class struggle” of the type Mr. Gardner bemoans were the draft riots of New York City in 1863, when roaming bands of whites killed hundreds of free black citizens. Do not delude yourself that the lower class Southern whites were manipulated into the fight by clever plantation barons. Or that there was not extensive anti-secession, pro-union sentiment in the region. (In fact, much of the anti-secession talk came from the slave owners on large plantations, who correctly predicted that disunion would bring an end to the system). I have never argued, nor will I ever argue, that the Southern Cause was just. In fact, in the column for which Mr. Gardner attacks me, I went on at length about the horrors of slavery, and celebrated the outcome of the war as a victory for the American promise. He must have missed that part. What I did praise, and what I feel the battle flag symbolizes for the vast majority of those who display it, is the effort of those who fought under it, including Mr. Gardner’s ancestors. He must have missed that part, too. He also takes me to task for pointing out that racists who Decorative 6t Fine Art Faux Finishing Wall Glazing Murals 8t Trompe L’oeil Painting & Sculpture see our portfolio at www.gpagea.net/ mullanyartstudios Washington, Virginia 540-675-2139 display the rebel flag in their rituals also display the Christian cross and Old Glory. According to Gardner, Jps preacher grandfather, who was a “touchy feely southern liberal”, “would have seen the difference right off: the Holy Cross, a symbol of sacred virtue, is sometimes misappropriated by misguided souls toward their own evil ends. The rebel flag, on the other hand, was all about something evil from jump street.” “Something evil from jump street?” Grandpa sure had a funny way of talking. And thinking. By the reverend’s reasoning, it is understandable that bigots would wave the Cross, because it had always been appropriated for say, inquisitions, holy wars, pogroms, burning of heretics, etc. But he says the flag was always “about something evil from jump street” because slaves lived under it. He didn’t mention the American flag. When it was created in 1776, slavery was legal in every state, north and south. And slavery existed under that flag for 85 years. It was also the flag that flew over the near total genocide of the native American peoples, an episode of devastation and deceit that was unconscionable, and which was pursued with gusto by the same Union army officers, like Phillip Sheridan, who leaned the art of total war while laying waste to the civilian infrastructure of the South. Finally, in his snottiest comments, Gardner says, “Giving him the benefit of the doubt, Ben is guilty of a common impulse...to romanticize anything remotely connected to the bloody War Between the States...Query, for example, whether he would propose that the sacrifice of their lives by millions of conscripted German foot soldiers should somehow convert the Swastika into so much symbolic tofu.” Sorry, pal. There was nothing romantic about it. Nothing. But the effort was amazing. And that is an extremely well documented fact. And no, I do not propose that Nazis be glorified. And I don’t think that your ancestors were in any way comparable to Nazis. I’m sorry that you do. IWEBUY {USED BOOKS ! Single books or {whole collections Old Sperryville BOOKSHOP ' Historic Main Street, Sperryville (540) 987-8444 l&msuJ: bookchurch@earthlink.net Friday. Sept. 14 Stevie "G* Saturday. Sept. 15 Less Traveled SUMNER HOURS: Now open Thors-Fri.. Sat. B San. 5:30 to dot* Family Dining & Flna Mask 140-917-3142 www.blutmoontafo.tom Rappahannock County, Virginia Board Of Supervisors: A Resolution of Commendation & Appreciation WHEREAS, the Rappahannock County Lady Panthers Varsity Softball Team has won the 2001 Virginia State Division 1 Softball Championship; and, WHEREAS, the Lady Panthers and their coaches traveled throughout the State in pursuit of this goal, performing with great sportsmanship and unequalled success at every contest; and, WHEREAS, Head Coach Jon W. Smythe and Assistant Coaches Sheron Boddie and Richie Burke, assisted by Score Keeper Kim Breeden and support staff Kelly Settle, Cindy Thornhill, Cathy Kreyling, Rose Ann Sharp, Judy Deal and Paul Gall combined to help our Lady Panthers achieve their great success; and, WHEREAS, the Board wishes to recognize as individuals the members of the Championship Lady Panthers Team of Kelly Atkins, Ashleigh Burke, Molly Burke, Dana Caldwell, Ryisha Cook, Jamie Deal, Brandy Early, Danielle Hiserman, Gwen Johnson, Lara Kreyling, Eva Mills, Rachel Sharp and Brittany Thornhill. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, meeting in a regular session on September 5, 2001, does hereby commend, congratulate and applaud both each and every member of the Lady Panthers Softball Team and their coaching and support staff, for a Championship Season, and for representing Rappahannock County with skill and dignity throughout the Commonwealth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be provided to Rappahannock County High School Principal Joseph Perine as well as to Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Gangel. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be published in the Rappahannock News to remind the entire community of this great achievement. September 5, 2001 Charles K. Estes, Chair Music festival Sept. 15 8c 16 This weekend, for the sixth year in a row, the Rappahannock Music Festival will provide two days of free music in the field next to Sperryville’s Mountainside .Market Nearly all of the musicians in the 22 acts live or work in Rappahannock County. On Saturday the concert starts at 1 p.m. and continues until 8:30. On Sunday the show starts at 1:30 and ends with a Community Drum Circle around the bonfire that begins at 8 p.m. Drum Circle leader Janet Kerig invites everyone to bring a drum and join in. Many different styles of music will be presented. Classical, Jazz, Deep South Blues, Bluegrass, Old Time, Folk, Reggae, Country, and Rock will be played on various instruments that include harp, saxophone, mandolin, violin, and guitar. Some of the songs may be familiar, and many will be original. The format allows the audience to get close and intimate with the performers, or one can set up camp in the rear of the field and let the P.A. carry the music. Two bleachers are provided near the stage. Many people bring their folding chairs, blankets, even tents, and take in the concert picnic style. Both days are great Sculpture class set Young people's fall portrait sculpture class for children ages 11 and up will be held for eight consecutive Mondays. The sessions will be held Sept. 17 through Nov. 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and the cost of $160. Classes will be taught by Charles E. Flickinger at the Oldway Art Center at 11794 Lee Highway in Sperryville. For more information call 987-9500 or 987-9102 or e-mail flickingerstudios.com. Performance schedule Saturday, Sept. 15 1 to 2 p.m. The Kings Park Sax Quartet 2 to 2:30 p.m. Eric Bluesman and the Blues Peoples 2:30 to 3 p.m. Alex Shafron & Lorraine Duisit 3 to 3:30 p.m. Tom Espinola & Lorraine Duisit 3:30 to 4 p.m. Stone Circle 4 to 4:30 p.m. Rafael Lorenzo 4:30 to 5 p.m. Niki & Harley 5 to 5:45 p.m. Jambo 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Humble Thunder 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mobius Strip 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pure Sunday, Sept. 16 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Dontez and Friends 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Davis Street Duo 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. Fred and Alice 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. Liz Butler 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Ragged Mountain Band 4:30 to 5 p.m. Big Time Tom & the No Show Joe Show 5 to 5:30 p.m. Erie Freeman and Friends 5:30 to 6 p.m. Frank Stockton 6 to 6:45 p.m. Screech Malone and the Ch&os Bubbas 6*45 to 7:45 p.m. Rhythm Method 8 p.m. Drum Circle with Janet Kerig opportunities ings. For more info: for t family outrmation, call Brian Ross at Mountainside Market at 987-9100, 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Perslnifiij Quality Flowering ' ** * v * -^\£f * Sfr;, Light up your fall garden with colorful berries and foliage. You are invited to visit our nursery now through October. OPEN Saturday, Sunday and Columbus Day, Monday, Oct 8, 10:00-4:00 Monday-Friday, by appointment 540-675-3183 Direction*: From 522 S., entering Flint Hill, turn left on ? Fodderstack Rd., to first right on Resettlement Rd. Turn light on Dealing Rd. to first left, Bear Wallow Rd. Go (Have something to say about public issues? Write a letter to the editor! Join the Team for Life! Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Needs Your Help! S.V.R.S. offers free life saving framing to anyone willing to volunteer their time. We are in need of additional members to run calls and assist with various squad duties. Contact us for information on how you can help! Sperryville V.R.S. P.O. 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Myler Bitting Clinic September 15 —1<$, 2001 Marshall. Virginia MO am — 3:00 pan • FREE Morntaf Seminar Participants: $ 1 25 per horse, soot>. Awimi.im.Nr Auditors: $20, pre-registered for both days |Oimh. registration: $25) At the clinic, learn about: • The horses mouth &r how bits work • Signs of Resistance • The Myler Bitting System philosophy 6x designs • Training and bit levels • Bitting problems and solutions • Selecting the proper bit for your horse. Dale will bit each horse for success. Pen- informal ion or to rent bUi tvi sR*r or stop i>\ Cooter joins the fray By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer No—this is not about another controversial “Up in the Hollow” column in The Rappahannock News, nor about a repeat of this year’s Cooterfest, but it is about Ben “Cooter” Jones agreement to MC the Tidal Wave of Song Concert on Sept. 22 at the Hearthstone School - in Sperryville. Thanks to a scheduling change, Mr. Jones can now continue his participation in the Kid Pan Alley project by lending his Georgia drawl to the host’s microphone and, perhaps, sing again in an unforgettable rendition of “I Don’t Know,” one of the fifty songs written by Rappahannock elementary school kids. “Cooter” Jones’ participation will pretty much make this outdoor event a wrap—at least in terms of the entertainment provided. There will be tons, literally, of musical talent at this celebration of our Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits »Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal • A ■ Services Since 1975 * children and their abilities and creativity, and of the this community’s penchant for involvement in the right kind of things. In addition to “Cooter,” music (and kid) lovers will see and hear Paul Reisler and Diane Bardwell, everything, the Daycare Swindlers, the OK’s, The Rappahannock High School Band conducted by former Marine Corp Band Director, Col. John Bourgeois. The Kid Pan Alley Band, the Kid Pan Alley Choir featuring our young, boisterous, and most-often on key kid singers, and a bunch more. Get tickets at Rae’s Place, Talk of the Town, by calling 987-3311, or by visiting www.kidpanalley.org. Dance classes schedule SynergyDance and its founding director, Charmaine Lee, will hold three Wednesday evening belly dance classes at the Child Care and Learning Center on Mt. Salem Avenue (the old Washington School) on Sept. 19, Oct. 3 and Oct. 19. Charmaine Lee will also lead a one-day Tribal Belly Dance workshop Sunday, Sept. 23 at the same location — for those who’d like an allat-once, in-depth, experiential introduction to the type of belly dance that “unfolds the natural qualities of energy in ourselves, of Nature’s elements — Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space — flowing between the inner and outer world.” To sign up or for more information call SynergyDance at 987-8734, or send e-mail to web@synergydance.com. You can also get all the details and register online with a MasterCard or VISA at http://www.synergydance.com. What are you doing to improve your health? Wellness Outreach Register/information: (540) 829-4190 Classes listed are FREE unless indicated. SEPTEMBER 10 TO 26 (Mondays and Wednesdays) Now I'm Quittin' You've made the decision to quit smoking, now you just need some sound information to help assure your success. This series of workshops will provide you with info about quitting aids, handling stress, preventing weight gam, and preparing for success. $100. If you attend all six classes, you will receive a SSO rebate. 6:30-7:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 18 Breathworks Learn a whole body workout based on breathing techniques For men, women and children who want to strengthen back and stomach, improve posture No cost. 2:30-3:30 p.m. or 4-5 p.m. COMING IN OCTOBER . . • Medicaid/Medicare Part of the Caregivers Series • Dealing with Arthritis • Culpeper Memory Walk for the Alzheimer's Association Family Birth Center Register/information: (540) 829-4114 Classes listed are FREE unless indicated Conducted on-site at the Family Birth Center. SEPTEMBER 19 Breastfeeding A class for parents-to-be about the benefits and techniques. Special situations covered, such as breastfeeding when returning to work No cost, 7-9 p.m COMING IN OCTOBER OCTOBER 1-NOVEMBER 5 (Mondays) Prepared Childbirth For parents-to-be to learn about labor and delivery, breastfeeding, coaching, baby care, pain management, and more. Taught by certified instructor. $50. 7-9 p.m. OCTOBER 3 Mommy & Me Learn current, practical, safe and gentle ways to care for your newborn and yourself. No cost. 7-9 p.m. OCTOBER 17 Siblings Class For you and your child(ren) to learn ways to welcome a new baby. Kids must be at least 3 years old to attend No cost. 7-9 p.m. Culpeper Regional Hospital £3 Promoting hoaWi. Prfrving community. Special Events SEPTEMBER 13 CRH Foundation Golf Classic Still time to sign up for this great golf tourney, with the funds raised to benefit the Hospital. The 5th annual event to be held at Culpeper Country Club is open to men and women in Culpeper, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock! Breakfast, lunch, Classic T-shirt for golfers; and a chance to win great prizes - including a new car for a Hole-in-One Call today: 829-8812. COMING IN OCTOBER . .. OCTOBER 27 CRH Foundation Ball: Autumn Harvest Polish your fancy shoes and press your best party clothes, and join us for dinner and dancing! This important fundraising event will provide monies for vital new equipment in the new ICU unit and life-saving equipment for hospital visitors, patients and staff. Not to be missedl Call today: 829-8812 bOl Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 www.culpeperhospital.com Prepared Childbirth classes taught by certified instructors and registered nurses. ^Sheriff From Page A1 attention. A series of articles in The Free Lance-Star served to publicize the hiring plight of Sheriff Sherertz and other State sheriffs, and Sheriff Sherertz concluded by saying that “there will be an emergency meeting of the Compensation Board today, Sept. 15,” that apparently resulted from the publicity. Sheriff Sherertz then left the meeting, but returned later (with a smile on his face) to tell the Board that the SCB had met and that they informed him that his hires were approved and that he would get full funding for the positions, retroactive to Sept. 1. State champs honored The September Board of Supervisors meeting opened with a presentation of “State championship” pins to each of the members of the Lady Panthers Softball team by Chairman Pete Estes, and by the passing of a resolution recognizing that accomplishment and its positive impact on the community. In a pre-Board meeting event, Lion’s Club President Gary Settle hosted a ceremony dedicating baseball dugouts at the new athletic fields. The dugouts were funded and constructed by the Lions, and most members of the Board of Supervisors and the School Board, as well as Superintendent Dr. David Gangel and County Administrator John McCarthy were present to participate. School news In his report to the Board, Dr. Gangel noted that the schools had a “smooth opening,” and that public school enrollment is higher than expected with an enrollment of 1033 on Sept. 5, compared to enrollment estimates of 1020. What this could equate to, according to Dr. Gangel, is State funding greater than budget estimates. Mr. McCarthy provided an update on the school capital projects that were scheduled for completion over the summer. He told the Board that the RCES lagoon repair work had not been completed, but that the lagoon was expected back on-line that day (Sept. 5) and that anew inflow pipe would be installed within the next few r weeks. An error on his part, he said, resulted in the fabrication of new Water tanks for the elementary school that did not have required access doors. The tanks were returned to the fabricator and should be redelivered in “several weeks,” but installation and testing may have to be delayed until October when a three day weekend will provide adequate time for those tasks. Mr. McCarthy also said that the new gymnasium floor was not installed at RCES due to the contractor’s lack of time, and that the floor may also be installed over the October three day weekend. • ■ Other activities • The Board discussed the new performance conj tract for the RappahannockRapidan Community' Services Board (RRCSB). Supervisor Ron Frazier sard that information requested on RRCSB costs had not yet been received and he suggested that it may be appropriate to delay a decij sion on the contract untih that information has been provided. Supervisor Roger Welch however said that he thought that “the money is well spent” and he moved to approve the contract, was’ seconded by Supervisor Bob Anderson, and passed by the Board, subject to the annual receipt of expertdlture analyses. • The Board agreed to engage in a “Revenue Maximization” program with' the Virginia Department 6f Social Services (VDSS) whereby the County will receive direct Federal in lieu of State funding for social service-related programs. • Phil Irwin was appointed Rappahannock County’s tourism representative, formalizing a role he has played informally for some time. • During the public comments portion of the meeting, Jeff Light of Woodville invited Board members and the public to the Woodville Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29. He also thanked the Sheriff’s Office for its observation of traffic speed in the Town, where the speed limit has recently been reduced to 35 mph. • Alan Zuschlag and Supervisor Bryant Lee were appointed to the Regional Agriculture Development Committee of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Planning Commission. 1 ^ OakShade £ Landscape Design Co. For all your landscaping needs. A professional full-service landscaping company serving 1 Fauquier and Northern Virginia dedicated to designing a custom landscape that suits you and your budget. ~ Landscape design for your home or business ~ Planting ~ Seeding and lawn restoration ~ Grading, sodding and mulching ~ Patios, walkways, stonewalls and arbors ~ Ponds and fountains ~ Problem solving. Call today for your FREE consultation. 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This Week In Sports By Jon Smythe Athletic Director It was a tough week for Lady Panther basketball teams as fall sports continued. The cross country teams participated in the big Eastern Mennonite Invitational and the golf team hosted a home match with two visiting schools. The first-week excitement has dissipated and the teams have settled into the routines of -practice, then games, then practice... . The pre-season foe$ are all but behind us now a$ the Bull Run District competition is about to begin in earnest. ' Girls* Basketball 1 It wasn’t opening night on Tuesday, Sept. 4, it wasn’t our gym, it wasn’t somebody we normally play , and it wasn’t as hot as the week before — neither were we. The girls’ varsity basketball team suffered a tough loss at the home of a new Division “A” opponent — Central High School of .Woodstock. ; The Falcons moved down frptn Double “AA” this year and joined the Shenandoah District. Last Tuesday, they were fired up for our Lady Panthers. They were in for a big surprise as our girls quickly silenced the home crowd and went into the halftime intermission with a nine point lead. ; However, the Lady Falcons came out after the half and fought back, finishing the third quarter down by two 37-35. The Lady Panthers couldn’t sustain their first half effort and relinquished the lead with three minutes to go, in the game. The girls never got it back and the game ended with Woodstock on top by the score of 55 to 51. Senior Gwen Johnson had a stellar night making eight field goals and sinking 12 of 17 from the line for a total of 28 points. The JV squad had a tough time of it prior to the varsity game. The game was pretty one-sided and ended with the Central JV girls as winners by the score of 46 to 15. . Freshman Rachel Gall had seven points to lead the JV Lady Panthers in the losing effort. While the JV and Varsity teams played at Central last Tuesday, the first ever Junior | Panther girls’ team traveled to Warrenton and played the middle school team of the same name. This was their second game this season and the girls got a good look at what middle school teams can look like from bigger programs. Led by eighth graders Lisa Maloney and Daniela Siccardi with four points each, the Junior Panthers fell 36 tol5. Thursday, Sept. 6 saw the Lady Panthers on the road again, as they traveled to Luray to finish this years’ home and away series. The RCHS side had won the first meeting here for their home opener by the score of 59 to 36. Tiie Lady Bulldogs were out for revenge and the vocal home crowd was just as fired up. Senior point-guard Johnson, the catalyst of the offense and team leader committed her first foul 10 seconds into the game. When she committed her third foul before the first quarter ended, Head Coach Mike Dayton pulled her and sat her down for the rest of the first half. The result was disastrous for the Lady Panthers who could not seem to get things going without Johnson. The first half ended with Luray on top 28 to 14. In the second half the Lady Panthers came out charging. Senior Amanda Weakley made some layups and Johnson added a couple of three-pointers to cut the lead in half. When the third quarter was over the Luray lead was down to 34-27. In the final quarter the RCHS side battled back to within one point before finally losing by the final score of 40 to 37. Johnson led the team with 16 points and Weakley added 14 in the losing effort. It was more of the same for the junior varsity as they faced the JV Lady Bulldogs from Luray earlier in the evening. The JV Lady Panthers played a good game but fell short, and as Head Coach Stefanie Shaw said, “...much improved over our last meeting with them. Hopefully, we can build on that...” The game ended with the JV Lady Bulldogs as winners by the score of 46 to 32. Freshman Anna Kreyling had a career high for the home 1 Shorin-Ryu Okinawan karate to begin today Shorin-Ryu Okinawan karate classes will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at Ki Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. Junior classes will be held Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and adult classes will be held this year on Monday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Arthur Drago and Betsy Toth are the instructors. For more information call Drago at 635-7554 or Toth at 349-0632. New participants are encouraged to attend. Boys & Their Toys Come to the Fauquier County Fall Farm Tour Saturday & Sunday ~ September ISth & 16th, 10am - Spm Fresh Flowers and Produce • Spinning Demonstrations _ Master Gardeners • Milking Demonstrations • "Farm Talk Hour" 540-3474414 or call the Agriculture Development Office at 349-5314 TV Form Tout is freeofdiarfe; battem, fees uncharged (br M activities and products at sane locations. Farm Tour traduna antbun directions to each farm, form artiMOn, scheduled special demonstrations, locution of pick-your-own orchards, five nuns and time farmers' markets Tour brochures can be peeked up at the Warrenton-Faiapaer Court)' VhiUn Center at 183/t Kestis Start, tVomrtun, wwwxo-fmqsaer.niMs/scmLrtf Form.index.htmi. or call for more information at $40J4744I4 or S00420-1021. side with 12 points and young Gall threw in another eight in the loss. The Jr. Panthers also faced Luray’s eighth grade team the same day. As was the case when they traveled to RCHS, the Jr. Panthers were too much for the little Lady Bulldogs. The Jr. Panthers got off to a slow start and finished the first half down by four points. The second half they came out, played good defense and outscored the Luray side 15 to 6. The final score was Rapp Jr. Panthers over the Luray side 24 to 19. Eighth-grader Nicole Brown led the JP’s with eight points. Cross Country The cross country teams participated in the Eastern Mennonite Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 8. Results on team scores and times were not available when this article went to print. Senior Phillip Thomas finished first for the Rapp boys and junior Elaine Thomas led the girls side. Eighth-grader Alexander Sharp came in first among Rapp runners in the JV race. Other runners on Saturday were seniors: Brian Lee and Gamer Smythe; juniors Kori Alexander, Albert DoddHenze, Cody Rodriguez, and Karie Beth Von Fange; sophomores: Chris Ehrhart, Katie Giles, and Erica Hilscher; and freshmen: Ethan Berry and James Jackson. Other eighth-graders that participated in the JV race were Austin Miller, Brandon Lee, Forrest Marguisere, Vincent Rice and Tristan Sonnett. Every Rappahannock County runner finished the 3.1 mile race. Golf The fledgling golf team continued to improve this past week and added a new player to the squad for competition. After losing to Strasburg by a handful of strokes on Thursday, Aug. 30 the firstyear team got an opportunity to host a competition at the RCHS “home” course — Kastle Greens Golf Course in Midlands (Fauquier County). Junior Robyn Pivarnik competed in her first match, earning that spot during this past week’s practices. Her nine-hole score of 55 was last on her team, but good enough to preserve a Panther victory over the Luray squad 202 to 207. These numbers reflect the total strokes made by a team’s top four golfers for the match. Other scores that day for the Rapp side were junior Michael Fairbrother - 46; junior Ralph Pace - 48; sophomore Brian Taylor - 53 and sophomore Tyler Hartman also with a 55. The win is the second nondistrict victory for the firstyear team and hopefully, puts our squad on the path to earning some success against their Bull Run District opponents. Fall Soccer League opens By Nanette Hogan Rappahannock News Writer The Rappahannock Youth Soccer League played its first game, Saturday, Sept. 8. The U-6 Rapp boys and girls team, coached by Mary Wagoner and assisted by Holly Massie, meet each Wednesday at RCES field for their practice/scrimmage meets and look forward to a fun season. The U-8 season began early Saturday morning with Coach Letson vs. Coach Hogan’s team. Both teams displayed excitement and enthusiasm with Coach Letson’s team taking home the victory. Our third U-8 team, coached by Jeff Hazel travelled to Wrangler Field at Madison. The team showed terrific effort and lots of hustle by Robbie Adams, Case Kramer and Trevor Lee. Ihe U-10 girls team played Culpeper to an exciting 1-1 tie in their first game of the season. For many of the girls it was their first soccer match ever. Everyone played incredibly well: passing, backing each other up, attacking and defending the goal. Taylor Light, in her first game, played goalie like a pro in the second half, making a dozen saves. Marcella Wallace made many saves in her first time as goalie also, and scored the tying goal on the opening play of the second half. Morgan Flournoy was terrific on defense. The U-10 Yellow Jackets coached by Camille Racer and assistant Tony Caporuscio, had an awesome match against Oz Paces U-10 Rapp team. The win went to the Yellow Jackets with incredible passing and teamwork. Congratulations are due Gary White, of Paces team, ■ for a beautiful save, of a direct kick from 15 yards out of the goal. Also, on Paces team is Gregory Flournoy , having had awesome footwork that wowed the crowd! The defensive line on the Yellow Jackets was hard to beat. With Michael Caporuscio and Austin Burnett as goalies, each for a half, the goal was hard to penetrate. Congratulations to both teams for a well played match! Final score - 2 - 1 Yellow Jackets. Coach George Rosenbaum and assistant Brian Ross met with the U-12 team at Emerald Hill to play a well drilled and disciplined Culpeper team. Team member and full It’s... so simple, so timely, so important It’s classified, i Polo Match Rappahannock Polo Club Invites you to The Andy Guest Memorial Polo Match Sunday, September 30, 2001 1:00 p.m. Followed by Patron's Party and Barbeque Buffet Open Beer & Wine Bar Laurel Hill Farm 641 Laurel Mill Road Castleton, Virginia Proceeds to benefit St. Luke's Free Clinic Front Royal, Virginia Gates Open 11:00 a.m. General Admission Tickets: $15 *Match Only, Unreserved parking Children’s Admission Tickets (7-15 under 6 free): $5 ’Match Only Patrons Party Package: $40* Match, Buffet of BBQ Ribs & Chicken, Open Beer & Wine bar. Reserved parking Berm Sites: $300*Tent on Thornton River, Great View of match. Includes 4 Patron's party Package, 2 bottles of champagne. Canapes, reserved parking Corporate Package: $ 1,000*Berm Tent on Thornton River, Corporate Sign Display, Includes 8 Patrons Party Package, 4 bottles of champagne. Canapes, reserved parking Please make check payable to Rappahannock Polo Benefit, RSVP must be received no later than Sept 26, 2001 (or ticket mailing. Tickets may be purchased at the gate. For further information, call 703-836-6688. Mail reponse to: Rappahannock Polo Club, P.Q. Bos 986, Alexandria, VA 22313-0989 back, Jake Rosenbaum helped his dad set the opening line up. Striker Daniel Rollins volunteered to play goalie in first h&lf to help the team defense. Culpeper scored several goals in the first and second halves, keeping Rappahannock scoreless throughout. Our team fought hard during the whole game and never let down even though we had only 11 players and no substitutes. The new coach is anxious to practice with the team and bring a well drilled and organized U-12 team to the next game. The U-14 team, coached by Tom Pendleton, had a by this weekend but still set up a scrimmage with Culpeper U-14 at home. Culpeper scored first taking advantage of a line up change that had Rapp out of position. Getting behind was all it took for the team to turn up the heat and tie the game! Never looking back, this coed team displayed and executed a passing game and' ball control that would not allow scoring opportunities for Culpeper, but created many for the home team. Saturday’s spotlight players are Carlos Flores (4 goals) and Tommy Pendleton and Larry Oliver, each with one goal. The assists were hard to figure as each goal was a combination of many players working together^, Assistant Coach Dave GilliS1 was very pleased with the team cooperation and the team talent these boys and girls displayed. Way to go U14! U-18 coaches Kevin Reid and Jared Nieters travelled to Madison this weekend. Congratulations to all teams! Polo match planned The Rappahannock Polo Club invites the public to the Andy Guest Memorial Polo Match on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. at Laurel Hill Farm at Castleton. The match will be followed by patron’s party and barbecue buffet along with open beer and wine bar. All pr^pagpls will benefit the St. Luke’s Free Clinic in Front Royal. Gates open at 11 a m. General admission tickets are $15, children ages seven to 15 are $5 each and children under six will be admitted free. There are several party package options available. For more information call 703-8366688. Tickets may be purchased at the gate. Directions to Laurel Hill Farm: From Massie’s Comer, Route 522 and US 211, go east on 211 to Ben Venue, turn right on to Route 729, go to dead end, turn right to Polo Grounds. I Motorcycle Factory, Inc. FREE warranty, winch or snowplow Prairie *70 4x4 I when you buy any new ATV I 3820 Prince William Pwy, Woodbridge. VA • 703-583-9600 I^C Kawasaki 62001 Kawasaki Motor* Corp., USA r....'«aki ATV * art recommended tor u*o only by persons 10 years ot ago or oMar. Kawasaki recommemto that all AT v rtdar* taka a training couraa. 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-&appaf)annocb jSetos:— 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: RappNewsOtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com : WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 Our View Cell towers Meeting set for next Wednesday - plan to attend Next Wednesday, Sept. 19 the Rappahannock Planning Commission will meet to consider its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the applications for Personal Wireless Services , Facilities Use Permits in our county. All concerned citizens, applicants, adjacent property owners and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present to express their opinions. If you are unable to attend written correspondence may be addressed to the Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 519, Washington, Va. 22747. Applications before the Commissioners include seven locations. They are: 1. Construction of a 199 ft. monopole Category 4 facility on property owned by Robert and Joan Duxbury located on Weaver Road in Amissville, Jackson District. 2. Construction of a 80 ft. monopole Category 4 facility on property owned by Eugene and Evangeline Nicholson located on Lee Highway in Amissville. 3. Construction of a 80 ft. monopole Category 4 facility on property owned by Louise Fletcher King Eastham in the Mulky Mountain Agricultural and Forestal District on Ben Venue Road in Washington, Jackson District. 4. Construction of a 90 ft. stealth silo Category 2 ^facility on property owned by Thomas B. and Aney M. Massie located on Lee Highway in Washington. 5. Construction of a ninety ft. stealth silo Category 2 facility on property owned by D. Brooke and Ann Miller in the Haskell Agricultural and Forestal District on Lee Highway in Washington. 6. Construction of a 80 ft. monopole Category 4 facility on property owned by Arland Welch on Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill. 7. Construction of a 100 ft. stealth silo Category 2 facility on property owned by Arland Welch on Little •• Long Mountain Road in Huntly. * A copy of the applications is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rappahannock citizens are encouraged to attend the County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School auditorium. It could well be the most important meeting yet. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Gerald Ochs ,, , Rappahannock Board of Supervisor Chairman Pete Estes presents State Champion Lady Panthers with pins and acclaim at the monthly meeting last Wednesday, Sept. 5. See Page A-3 for a resolution to the girls from the Supervisors. Letters Lighting Ordinance not needed or wanted I attended a Planning Committee meeting on May 16, 2001. There were approximately 150 signatures on a petition as well as Rappahannock County residents that were against having a Lighting Ordinance. The chairman of the Planners did not take into consideration the wishes of the citizens of Rappahannock County because after closing the public comment a Lighting Ordinance Committee was formed. I further attended another Planning Committee meeting on Aug. 16, 2001, in which a Lighting Ordinance prepared by Tom Tepper, Stonewall-Hawthorne member was presented to the committee. L.G. Zindel III, member Board of Zoning Appeals, in observing the proposed Lighting Ordinance, remarked that he did not think a farmer should be exempted from the ordinance. A1 Henry, Hampton member, disagreed. After listening to the discussions, I held my hand up to speak. The following is what I had to say. “I live alone and have had a security light since 1968. When I was commuting to D.C. to work every day and part-time farming, the secu rity light was very important to me. I was coming home in the dark and having to milk a cow, and to feed the hogs. I did not have to worry about being attacked in the dark by an intruder. It is a well known fact that a well lit home is an effective deterrent to intruders. If you disagree ask our county sheriff, Larry Sherertz. He told me thieves hate bright lights.” Paul Komer, who was at the meeting suggested I put a shade on my light. I talked to Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. They informed me that they do not make shades for their security lights. They also informed me that if they did have shades, you would be defeating the purpose for having a security light. I do not understand why a rural county of less than 8,000 citizens would even consider a lighting ordinance. The freedom to choose is the only choice you have as an individual. From my observation the planners and supervisors of Rappahannock County are attempting to take the right of freedom of choice away from its citizeps. Think about it! Vivian Yancey Amissville We wish only the best for RCHS staff and students As we begin another school year, memories of other times, students, parents, and colleagues flood our minds. Rappahannock is a great place, filled with wonderful, hard-working people, and RCHS gave us collectively sixty-three years of rewarding teaching experiences. We will miss you very much, and remember you fondly. We hope you will embrace and support the new teachers to RCHS, and give them the encouragement you gave us. We wish them well, and contimae to want only the best for the students and staff at RCHS. While change is often difficult, its results can be quite productive. It is important to us that you know that our moves were NOT made because of financial considerations. We left because as professionals we did not agree with the instructional direction and educational climate the Rappahaniiock County Public School system is promoting. Our new home, Fauquier High School, is fully accredited this year, and offers us an atmosphere of support and professional appreciation. We hope the time we spend here will be valuable to all concerned. We senji. our best to all of you. Have a great year! Jenna Dickerson Reed Gillespie Jeanne Grimes Andra Logan Brion Patterson Former RCHS teachers See More Letters, Page A7 •Itlllli From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News Down Memory Lane 40 YEARS AGO Sept. 14, 1961 Miss Becky Jones, economist for the Self Rising Flour and Com Meal Program Inc. will give a demonstration of these products at the Parish Hall in Washington on Sept. 21. Miss Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Jones of Washington received a BS degree in Home Economics from Longwood College in 1960. She travels in four states Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky and North Carolina for this company. An ad appeared for the sixth anniversary sale at Northern Virginia Furniture in Warrenton with 9x12 linoleum mgs for only $4.95; an eight piece living room group for $199 and a special mattress and box spring sale for only $34.75 each piece. Miss Carolyn Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Morgan Johnston of Washington won a bicycle by saving the wrappers from Lucky Star notebook paper and other paper products made by this company. It took her two years to collect 1,400 wrappers for the bicycle. A group of Medical Mission Sisters who are staying at D.C. General, George Washington and Georgetown Hospitals spent a long weekend at Avon Hall as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Carrigan. Their only break between summer school and the fall schedule was used to explore the » many beautiful drives and scenery around Washington, Va. 20 YEARS AGO Sept. 10, 1981 Whistlecups awarded: Paula Parlegreco of Castleton and Peter Exton of Amissville were victors in the annual Labor Day tennis tournament and received their prize whistlecups from James J. Kilpatrick on whose court the Monday finals were held. Runners-up were Diane Bruce of Washington and Tom Palmer of Nokesville. Matches were played Saturday and Sunday on several county courts with the finals Monday followed by a picnic lunch. A trooper’s best friend: Max is all business when he’s on the job with his partner, Virginia State Trooper C.A. Moore. But in off duty hours, the German Shepherd enjoys the same hobbies as his counterparts in civilian life - romping in the woods and retrieving tennis balls from farm ponds. In a photo, enjoying the fruit of the vine is Mbrgan Hay of Washington who samples grapes from a Clinton vine at the home of William Stuart in the town. The vines are about 80 years old and were planted by Mr. Stuart’s father who was a merchant (Washington Cash Store) in addition to his agricultural ventures. The aged vines are trained on supports and pruned carefully so they bear well in spite of their many years. 10 YEARS AGO Sept. 12, 1991 Twenty-nine Rappahannock farmers descended on Bruce Vierling’s Warehouse in Flint Hill last Saturday bearing donations of hay for their drought ravaged brethren in Clarke County. The program was run by the Rappahannock Farmers’Association in conjunction with the Clarke County Extension Office. Although a goal of 500 bales had been set, the final tally was 1,665. The new Rappahannock County library is dedicated and open to the public. In a dedication speech, the chairman of the Library Board of Trustees, Dr. William Young, said the opening of the library “marks a beginning” in Rappahannock as the library “links the future with the past.” More than 100 people attended the open-. ing ceremony, ribbon cutting and the reception that followed the dedication. I m • Mary K. Robertson of Fredericksburg*; • the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Kilby pf Speriyville, received a master’s degree in *’■ ' vocational education from Virginia Tech in 1 • August. •* ; Mrs. Robertson, a 1974 graduate of ; Rappahannock High, received a bachelor of ’ science degree from James Madison 1 ! University in 1978. ; She is currently employed by Spotsylvaniji Public Schools. i ■ I COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLANt) j Photo courtesy of Sally Keyser OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: i Mrs. Martha Bowen ; Compton, daughter of • William F. and Lucy Q. * Bowen, feeding the chickens. The photo pas taken in early 1900’sr; • Mrs. Martha Bowen \ Compton was the mother of Charlie Compton of Amissville.

It’s not about the initials In the last rendition of Up in the Hollow, Ben Jones poked a little good-natured fun at the J.D., L.L.M. that followed the signature line on a piece I wrote in response to a previous article of his. That’s fair, but let me explain what those initials mean. J.D. stands for Juris Doctor. I studied 3 years for that degree. That degree earned me the right to practice law once I passed the Bar Exam. I studied an additional two years for the L.L.M. degree, which is a Master of Laws. That degree qualifies me to teach law. However, those initials mean a lot more to me than that. You see, my father left college after Pearl Harbor and joined the U.S. Navy. He ultimately earned his wings and served the country as a Navy Pilot during WWII. He never got to finish college and never earned a degree, although he was a lot smarter than most people who have the initials after their name. More importantly, he was as Konest and hard working as any man I have ever known. He was determined to see that his sons got the education that he never got. He gave up a lot in life so that his three sons could get what he lost when duty called. I display those initials after my name to honor him. Nevertheless, I think I get ; the point Ben was making. • Just because you have a bunch of fancy degrees does not mean you are right, particularly when it comes to interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. After all, that document was intended for the protection of the people not as a means to confer extraordinary powers on lawyers and judges as the “keepers of the book.” Unfortunately lawyers, and particularly “liberal” Judges on the U.S. Supreme Court have used the Constitution to obtain extraordinary powers never intended by our Founding Fathers. The U.S. Supreme Court presides over the only branch of our government that is not elected, and its members are appointed for life. If we give the Supreme Court carte blanche to interpret the Constitution any way they want, we will have permitted the government “of the people, by the people, and for the people” to be replaced by government by nine political appointees. As Mr. Jones pointed out in his article, there are times when it is best to be silent and times when you just have to speak out lest things get out of hand. I feel no particular need to open my mouth on the mer' its of Mr. Bush’s legislative program for providing services to‘ the needy. Others, better qualified than I, can speak to that issue. ’ However, when it comes to preservation of our -Constitution, I feel that it is necessary for me to speak out. My Dad defended this country and its Constitution by giving up the best years of his life to serve as a Navy pilot. My son, Ryan, who is a graduate of RCHS, is a Sergeant in the USMC (I don’t think you want to make fun of those initials). If our politicians in Washington manage to get us into another war, my son will be in an amphibious assault vehicle, hitting the beach much like you may have seen in the Movie Saving Private Ryan. My father and son have been willing to defend our Constitution with their lives. In honor of them, I will speak out against efforts to destroy it through “liberal” legal interpretations. Months ago, Mr. Jones argued that the Constitution gives people the right to bum the American flag on the grounds that burning the flag is a form of speech. Frankly, I kept my silence then because I was too angry to speak and opted for the Calvin Coolidge approach. What Mr. Jones failed to tell his readers is that the “interpretation” that says burning the flag is speech is based on a recent decision of the Supreme Court. Our Constitution was in operation for well over 200 years before anyone ever thought that burning the flag was protected speech. Mr. Jones argued that the flag is only a symbol. Maybe so, but so is the Washington Monument. If protestors decided to blow it up, would that be protected by the First Amendment? xi congress warns to let people bum the flag as an exercise of free speech, they have the Constitutional right to do so in accordance with their ability to stand for reelection by the people they represent. However, when the U.S. Supreme Court oversteps its bounds and says that burning the flag is protected speech, they do so without concern for the will of the people because they do not stand for election. Mr. Jones’ recent pronouncements on the Constitution were merely the straw that broke the camel’s back. I cannot remain silent when our very fabric of government is being tom apart by the “legal elite.” It is not my intent or desire to attack Mr. Jones personally. I purposefully limited my comments to the Constitutional issues because that is my cause for concern and alarm with what is happening in our country. Further, I did not have Mr. Jones in mind when I referred to “closed” thinking. I was referring instead to the practice of “blind” partisan politics as practiced in Washington today that has infected our government intolerably. I apologize if I missed the “point” of Mr. Jones’ article, and I certainly did not intend to make Mr. Jones the “point” of my article. I am sorry he took it that way. I am also sorry that he does not get my “point” about the dangers of judicial overreaching. I only hope that others will. Jim Oyster, J.D., L.L.M. Castleton Protect Your Pool & Family With Our Loop-Loc™ Pool Cover! inDP-LOC presents ayne ools 62-C Waterloo St. Warren ton. VA 540-347-2815 571A James Madison Hwy. Culpeper, VA 540-825-5645 20 Years of Experience Selling and Installing Loop-Loc Pool Covers SCHEDULE YOUR POOL CLOSING NOWI Winterizing includes: • BioGuarcfChemicals • Winteriing Equipment • Installing Pool Cover Servicing the Area for 28 years. Open Year Around More letters Protect scenic and historic Rappahannock On Sept. 19 we have a chance to protect Rappahannock’s scenic and historic treasures from a proposed cellular communications structure adjacent to the Tbwn of Washington. A proposal by Sprint before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors would build a huge industrial silo, 90 feet high and 20 feet wide, just south of US 211 on Brooke Miller’s property on a hill without trees to screen it. This is between the Main Street and Mt. Salem Ave. entrances to Washington. A 40 feet high existing agricultural silo would be demolished and replaced by an industrial facility four times it’s mass to contain the communications equipment. No silos in Rappahannock are 90 feet high, and this structure would not look agricultural and thus be inconsistent with the rural landscape. There are no such cell silos in Virginia, Maryland or North Carolina. Residents and visitors to our historic town, an economic mainstay of the county, would have their tourism experience blighted. Also, the facility would likely be seen in town, although we won’t know this for sure until a test crane of the proposed height is erected. This can be required by the Planning Commissioners or Supervisors. Those of us who live on Tiger Valley Road would be neighbors of “Miller silo" and have our scenic vistas of the Blue Ridge insulted. Our property values would be diminished. There are better alternatives to provide cellular phone service to the Tbwn of Washington. A facility hidden in the trees on a hilltop, such as is required in Albemarle and Fauquier Counties, is a better solution. This “Miller silo” will come before the Planning Commission for public comment at 7:30 on Sept. 19 at the Rappahannock County High School. It will be considered along with permits for six other cellular structures. It is very important that we work to protect the scenic and historic wonders that make Rappahannock unique, by attending and speaking out against “Miller silo" at this public hearing. Elizabeth H. Haskell Robert H. Haskell Washington Host family needed My name is Jeanie McNear, and I am the local volunteer area representative for the Youth for Understanding International Exchange Program. I am looking for a host family for the 2001-2002 school year for Rappahannock County High School. I am trying to find a family for Komei Nakamura, a 16 year old boy from Japan. He is temporarily in Washington, D.C. waiting for a family placement and a school. Komei is described as being “an all around great young man” who is eager to share things about himself and his culture. He has a positive attitude, is thoughtful, polite, curious, flexible, and takes initiative. He is an athlete, who loves most of all to play soccer and baseball in Japan and has high hopes to play on a high school soccer team in America. If you would be interested in learning more about Komei and possjbly hosting him in your family please call me at 987-8150. Thank you in advance! Jeanie McNear Washington Earley’s slogan says it all Most who live in our County consider themselves fortunate. Not least among our blessings is a good highway and country road system. Rarely are we delayed by over-abundant traffic — or too many stop lights! However we don’t always stay within our County. To go to work, seek specialized medical care, shop or visit, we often travel into other counties and towns. There often — way too often for working commuters like myself - we find major delays in the form of accidents, traffic jams, etc. Ask anyone who has used 1-66, the Washington beltway, 1-95, or 1-81. Fortunately Republicans, headed by Mark Earley, are aware of our transportation problems. Mr Earley has a detailed, extensive plan to: increase funding; reduce waste; make major improvements in Northern Virginia; and continue the previous Republican Administrations’ successful efforts to help remove travel obstacles. What recent efforts: Put over $4.3 billion in new money into transportation; establish the “Priority Transportation Fund”, to speed up identifying and building critical projects; gotten more Federal highway money for Virginia. Mark Earley’s slogan for transportation: “Let’s Move it!” He and other Republicans in this year’s election will do just that, if we give them the chance. I hope we will! Maggie Bracewell Amissville Imported cars aren’t foreign to us. A REASONS TO A I 1 BRING YOUR sj \J CAR TO US 1. Our business is Import Car Service 2. All work approved by ytni in advance 3. Locally owned and operated 4. Service by appointment, emergency when necessary 5. Same day service on most repairs 6. Loaner can available 7. 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Thousands of satisfied customers Waterloo Motors Imported Car Service 317 E. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA Next to The Backstop Batting Cage 540-347-1334 • 800-895-3232 24 hour towing: 540-347-1427 See us at www.waterloomotors.com Warner endorsed by VEA Two gubernatorial candidates sought the endorsement of the Virginia Education Association (VEA) this year. In 1991. Mr. Earley was endorsed by the VEA in his campaign for the Virginia Senate. This year, however, there was a better candidate, and the VEA has endorsed Mark Warner for Governor. Both candidates filled out questionnaires and participated in interviews, and according to the VEA, the two candidates agreed on many issues. In one of last week's letters to the editor. Mark Earley’s position on the SOLs was mentioned as a reason to support him. His position on the SOLs was one of the reasons the VEA chose not to endorse him. The following is a quote from the press release announcing the VEA endorsements. Jean Bankos. VEA President, said: “Mr. Warner also contends that, The SOL system should promote real learning and analytical problem solving skills, not just rote memorization,' Mr. Earley was most rigid in his defense of the SOLs. VEA-PAC's directors believe we need a governor who views the SOLs as tools of learning rather than ideological tenets." For additional and perhaps more compelling reasons why Mark Warner was considered the letter choice for the future of Virginia education and Virginia's children read the full text of all of the VEA endorsements on Mark Warner's web site www.markwamer.2001.org or contact the VEA and Jean Bankos for a copy of the endorsements at 804-775-8329. Gathering complete and accurate information on our candidates will help us make more informed choices. That cai> only help. Meredith Gorfein Washington RSL thanks sponsors A s the Rappahannock Youth x\Soecer League gets underway for their fall season, we would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous donations to the league: Sunnyside Farms, Better Homes Realty, White Oak Veterinary, John DeBergh. Rappahannock Lions Club, Settle’s Cars and Trucks, Kreyling Construction, Metlo Development, Diana and Charles Moore, Chet Starr, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Chapman, Robert and Deborah Flournoy. Thank you all for helping support your county soccer league! If there are any interested persons wishing to become a league sponsor, please contact Camille Racer at 937-7547. Nanette Hogan Amissville Sprint cell silo application The new Sprint PCS application will be discussed at a public hearing before the Planning Commission next Wednesday, Sept. 19, 11 months to the day after the first application was scheduled to be heard. I liked Newbill Miller’s letter to the editor about the first application, and I believe it applies to this one as well: Just say no. The applicant has not demonstrated a commitment to serve this county. All seven facilities are located along major highways, as in the first application, and will not bring cell service to those who live up in the hollows and other nooks and crannies in the county. Sprint doesn’t want to be our neighbor - they’re just passing through. While the visual impact of the facilities proposed in this application would be far less than the seven naked towers proposed in the first, this represents an industrial use-inappropriate in my view— of our agricultural land and wooded slopes. Note three additional points: 1) New York recently became the first state to ban the use of hand-held phones while driving; over 30 other states are currently considering such legislation because of widespread concern about highway safety. 2) The technology Sprint is proposing to install here will be obsolete before long - probably within five years, but almost certainly within the projected life span of these facilities. 3) The Telecommunications Act of 1996, which cell-service companies and their lawyers have been invoking as their right of passage, has been challenged in court on constitutional grounds. Until such a challenge is heard and decided by the Supreme Court, the constitutionality of the Act remains in doubt. Personally, I’d rather have Rappahannock County become known as one of the remaining places in the country where you can’t rely on a cell phone. I can imagine highway signs welcoming our visitors: Entering Rappahannock County. Slow Down. Relax. Enjoy. 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c o o OUR QUALITY OF LIFE OR CELL COMPANY PROFITS??? Wireless technology will grow, expanding the uses of these wireless facilities, creating more and more and more “needs” until the entire technology is outdated... Does this technological vision What is reasonable coverage? What will reasonable coverage look like in three years? Five years? What are our alternatives to these facilities? Who is being served? The residents of Rappahannock? or a “drive-thru population” checking voice mail? What are the health risks of wireless facilities? What are you thinking? meet OUR NEEDS in Rappahannock County??? Please help the public record reflect Rappahannock citizens’ concerns. Please come & speak at the Planning Commission Meeting on .. September 19,2001 at the High School-7:30 pjn. For more information call The Piedmont Environmental Council office in Rappahannock County 987-9441 (Tuesday-Thursday 1-2) r -c e^ecSr oa \piTd nr\t ^atioAJ : All TV Turns Digital 2003,1,000 Ft. Tall

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Esta^/B8 September 12, 2001 www.timescommunity.com In Brief NRA annual banquet set . The Northern Valley Chapter of the Friends of NRA will hold its annual banquet on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at Bowling Green Country Club in Front Royal. Come enjoy good food, great prizes and lots of fun at the Rappahannock table. To buy tickets or for more information call 675-3679. Representative in town on Sept. 20 Mrs. Donna Crowley, a representative of Congressman Frank Wolf, will visit the town of Washington on Thursday, Sept. 20. 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 667-0990 or visit the office at 110 North Cameron Street. Clay artists show at Middle Street The Middle Street Gallery presents a group show entitled “Clay Artist of the Piedmont." On exhibit through Sept. 30 are recent works in clay by Sara Schneidman, Suzanne Stewart and Roberta Wagner. These three artist represent the best of what is being produced today in this timehonored medium. The gallery is open every Friday through Sunday between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Call the gallery at 675-3440 for information. Workshop planned Rudian Amelia will be conducting an “What is Alternative Medicine” workshop on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center at 11945 Lee Highway in Sperryville. . Ms. Amelia will discuss: The Mainstream Idea of Alternative Medicine; How some Doctors and Scientists view Alternative Medicine; Concepts of Alternative Medicine; How is it different? as well as What is its focus? Registration deadline is Sept. 22. Cost is $35 for the early bird discount and $45 for regular fee. For more information call 829-9182. Woodville’s annual i town picnic slated All residents and friends of the Town of Woodville are cordially invited to attend the ninth annual “Woodville Festival” to be held Saturday, Sept. 29. Festivities include a roasted pig raised by the Tim Falls family, open microphone and stage, and plenty of great fun for everyone. ■' * The event is free and will be held from 2:30 - 8:30 p.m. at “HB’s Blue Ridge Overlook” off Red Oak Mountain Road in Woodville. Please bring your favorite sidedish and drink to share, your family and friends, and your sohgs, instruments, poetry and tall tales. No RSVP is necessary. For more information please contact the Manwarings at 987-8433, the Woods at 987-3301, or the Lights at 987-9523. Car wash Saturday • There will be a car wash and bake sale on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Culpeper Wal-Mart to benefit to the Rappahannock JV Cheerleading Squad. A flash of feathers Backyard Happenings Jim Bywaters This is the time of year when terror can rein over your backyard and tranquility can vanish with the flash of feathers. The time of year that Sharp-shinned hawks are migrating to warmer climates, passing through our area and terrorizing our favorite backyard birds. Its range in summer is largely restricted to evergreen woods, where it breeds and manages to keep well out of sight. In fall and winter it is frequently seen when in pursuit of small birds, like House Sparrows and starlings, not by preference, but because of their availability. Another bird commonly preyed upon is the robin, its habits usually make it an easy catch for the hawk. Sharp-shinned hawks also make a living eating small birds like the ones coming to your birdfeeder, such as House Finches, Gold Finches and the Northern Cardinals. Hawks can be divided into two groups, the Buteos, which are large high-soaring hawks with broad wings, large bodies and wide fantails, such as the Red-tailed Hawk. The second group is the Accipiters. These are small to medium sized woodland hawks with long tails, short round wings, which flap rapidly in flight, alternating with short periods of gliding. The Sharpshinned hawk fits into the Accipiter group. The Sharp-shin is one of the smallest hawks, about 10-14 inches from head to tail, approximately the size of a Blue Jay. It can be a difficult bird to identify, especially if it is chasing after the birds in your backyard. Look for a small round head with its eye centrally placed on its head. If you are lucky enough to see the bird perched, look for long sticklike yellow legs and a square-tipped tail with a narrow white band on the end. Adult Sharp-shin’s have slate blue backs with a rusty red breast. Take a close look for its deep red eye that indicates an adult bird. Juvenile birds are the same size as the adults but lack the gray-blue back, instead having a brown back. Both adult and juvenile birds have a yellow patch at the base of its bill. Adult females are larger than adult males. This is common in nearly all birds of prey like hawks, owls and eagles. It is thought that the size difference might help a RoughRide set for Sept. 22 Join a group of enthusiastic cyclists in the heart of Rappahannock County for the fifth annual RoughRide on Saturday, Sept. 22. Courses include 12, 35 or 60 mile paved tours and 20 or 30 mile paved and unpaved courses for the rough and rugged. Enjoy the hilly terrain, beautiful scenery and generous hospitality. Plan on spending the afternoon visiting quaint village stores and antique shops in the historic town of Little Washington. To pre-register, send $20 ($18 before Sept. 14, $15 for children under 12) to:Rappahannock RoughRide, do Fauquier Free Clinic, Inc., RO. Box 3138, Warrenton, Va., 20188. Registration includes a tee shirt (guaranteed to the first 350 registered riders) as well as the chance to win dinner for two at the Inn at Little Washington or Four & Twenty Blackbirds. All proceeds to benefit the Fauquier Free Clinic Inc. For more information, call 675-1942 or e-mail jdixon@unicwash.org. female defend its nest. Some say her large size is to defend against her mate. The size difference may also help to differentiate food items. A The female would not have to compete with the male for food items because she would hunt larger prey while he hunts smaller prey. This size thing is something yet to be fully discovered. These birds are called Sharpshinned because of a “sharp” keel on the leading edge of its “shin”, although it is actually below rather than above the bird’s ankle. You would need to have this bird in your hands to see this feature. Hundreds of thousands oi sharp-shins are leaving their summer homes in the north and are on their way south to Mexico and Central America. Not infrequently, complaints are received from many who maintain bird-feeding stations, especially during the lean months of fall and winter. Several readers reported that a small hawk of sorts is hanging about their feeding stations, the birds are terrified, leave the feeder, and duck into thick shrubbery the moment the hawk arrives. More than likely this will be a Sharp-shin. Birds have a great natural defense system and can fly out of reacn in a moments notice but still o c c a - sionally fall vietim to predators. The loss of a bird to a predator is always sad to see. Remember that what we are witnessing at such times is natural and, distressing though it is, our feathered ^ friends must take their chances for survival as those before them have been compelled 10 ao. Happy Birding! 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. I READY TO RIDE: The fifth annual RoughRide will be held in Rappahannock on Sept. 22. There are several courses available and one to suit every cyclist. David Williams - in touch with the art spirit By Barbara Sherwood Rappahannock News Writer The landscape and still life oil paintings of Millwood artist David Williams reflect the satisfying life of an artist living and painting in the country. His landscapes recall the work of mid 19th century Barbizon painters, who went out into the woods and fields of the Barbizon region in France to paint nature directly. Williams’ outdoor palette is rich in earthy greens, soft blues and naples yellow, the overall tonal quality warmed by his use of sienna. His confident brushwork carries subtle, carefully observed value changes. Simple masses create satisfying and restful compositions. A soft light permeates even the brightest days. His brushwork leads the eye to the focus, defining in a precise way when necessary. An abstract vision is the strong underpinning of each composition. Robert Henri, the American painter and teacher of the early 20th century who believed that everyone is vitally concerned in the happiness and wisdom to be found through the arts, is a mentor of Williams’. He favored a spontaneous approach to painting. Williams aims to finish each painting on site, and prefers to leave his mistakes to learn from, rather than breaking into the work of the day to fix something. This invariably leads to readjusting other areas of the painting, which affects what has been Review 11 accomplished in that day’s painting. This approach is based on attention and dedication to the process of seeing and responding to nature in paint. Henri’s book, The Art Spirit is' an inspiration to read and is a very useful book for anyone wishing to embrace the need to paint. The landscapes in this show are created from simple bands or masses with smaller shapes being in relation to larger masses of trees, water, mountains or fields. Two of the smallest, “Flint Hill Pastoral” and “Urbana Creekside” are perfectly seen and felt as abstract arrangements of shape and color. They are gentle gems. “Shenandoah Farm” shows us the roofline of a yellow farmhouse and outbuildings resting below a rising hill, as an expanse of rolling field, dotted with haybales, leads us away. Man-made structures play a small role in the balance they share with the larger masses of the natural world. Man’s quiet presence in nature is clearly felt in these paintings. “Crocosmia” is the strongest painting in the show. A stand of red garden flowers breaks into a white picket fence, as another fence line leads the eye to a mass of trees. The brushwork moves the eye on out to Concert season to begin OcL 5 The Community Concert Association of this seven-county area proudly announces the 2001-2002 subscription series of professional attractions for its 32nd season presented at Culpeper County High School. Opening night will be Friday, Oct. 5 and will feature London's Passadena Roof Orchestra with showband music of the 20s, 30s and 40s. On Saturday, Nov. 17, USA's Alison England, soprano/comedienne performs Opera, Broadway and Beyond. Jurys Irish Cabaret from Dublin will delight the audience with songs, dance and laughter on Feb. 6 and Alborado, The Batista Family Andean Show will perform with 30 different instruments on Friday, March 1. The grand finale, A Festival of Four on April 18 features a flutist from Chile and three guitarists in flamenco, folk and classical music. For more information and a complete brochure call Vice President Louise McCullough at 972-7101 or Helen Ziemer at 937-5450. the small patch of blue sky seen in the upper left comer. It is a masterful record of Williams’ painting process, held in place by a strong composition. The still life paintings are brighter in color and more precise as objects and flowers are observed and enjoyed at close range. There is an exactitude in his looking that doesn’t leave us overwhelmed with detail. This is still about paint. We are seeing and feeling what Williams might feel to be the essence of these flowers and objects. In “Pansies,” the flowers feel light as they grace the air on their stems, despite the thickness of the paint. The small blue triangle is such a satisfying element—it complements the buoyancy of the yellow and orange pansies. These paintings never feel overworked. They often have a limited palette (pink, white and grey or yellow blue and grey) or a more playful selection of many bright colors at once. “Buffalo Willow with Pears” and “Hot Bells” are two colorful favorites. The backgrounds in these still life paintings remain simple and act as just that- a background for the play of color and shape on its surface. The flatness of the painting surface is maintained, furthering the role of the paint to be read directly. In contrast, each mass or shape in the landscarpes is essential and functions in relation to the whole. The pictorial space of the landscapes is therefore more fully realized.; It is this difference - in the realization of pictorial space - which gives Williams’ landscapes more power. The viewer can return again and again to enter these landscape paintings. The magic occurs when paint becomes alive as space. The painting’s meaning is then felt on many levels. The wholeness of this kind of painting endures forever. For this viewer, because the backgrounds of the still life paintings remain predominately backgrounds for the focal point of the richly painted and no less seen and loved objects or flowers, they stand as pleasant, well painted paintings. Williams’ brush easily relates his delight in leaf and petal forms or the richness of cobalt blue glass or glaze. The simplicity of the background allows us to focus, as the painter has, on the subject at hand. This doesn’t take away from the visual as well as emotional satisfaction of .the focal point, but does leave this viewer caught only in that focal point, rather than transcending the subject and experiencing the painting as one integrated object on its own. “Hot Bells” is a colorfully brilliant observation of summer peppers, powerful in the immediacy of the artist’s touch. David Williams’ “Still Life and Virginia Landscapes” can be seen at Long View Gallery on Main Street in Sperryville until Sept. 24. Gallery hours are Thursday - Monday 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Cadet Cowherd named to Dean's List at Academy Cadet Leonard M. Cowherd, son of Leonard and Mary Ann Cowherd of Culpeper was named to the Dean's List at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. lb qualify for the Deal's List, a cadet must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Cowherd graduated from Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly in 1999. He is concentrating his studies in international and strategic history and plans to graduate from West Point in 2003 and be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. The mission of the U.S. Military Academy is to educate, train and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country; professional growth throughout a career as an officer in the United States Army; and a lifetime of selfless service to the Nation

1 Vi Church 9 Activities Revival at Maranatha Maranatha Baptist Church near Amissville invites you to attend a revival beginning Sunday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 each evening except on Sunday, Sept. 16, when services will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dr. D M. Hardison of Chesapeake will be the speaker for the week. Refreshments will be served following the Friday evening service. Hymn sing planned The Traveling Pilgrims will be singing at Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Church on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. New Harvest 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. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m. Worship Service 11 a.m., Anniversary celebration set You are cordially invited to the first anniversary celebration for Rev. Dr. Donald E. Simpkins at Macedonia Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 16. Rev. Howard Frye, pastor of Nazareth Baptist Church in Boston will preach at the 11 a.m. worship service. Dinner will be served following the morning service. At 3 p.m. Rev. Harry J. Pilson, pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Alexandria will be preaching. 2001 Glory to God concert set A 2001 Glory to God concert sponsored by Living Water Church will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. This will be a gathering of several area churches for the purpose of praising and celebrating. The event is free to all. Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs and a picnic lunch or visit the concession stand. Directions: US 211 to Ben Venue, turn on 729, go about five miles, turn right on Aaron Mountain Road, go approximately two miles, turn left on Blossom Lake Lane and you’re there. For more information call Living Water Church at 937-8260. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Sept. 9 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Methodist plan homecoming The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have their homecoming services on Sunday, Sept. 23. Church services will be held at the regular time, 8:45 a.m. At 12:30 p.m. a program and covered dish dinner will be held at the Flint Hill fire hall with the Shorb Brothers singing gospel music following the luncheon. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff / Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Revival at Flint Hill Evangelist R.A. Enersen of Revival Flame Ministries will be preaching at the Flint Hill Pentecostal Church Sept. 16-23 at 7:30 each evening. Rev. Jack T. Campbell of Luray is pastor at Flint Hill Pentecostal and invites the public to attend. Willis Chapel services Willis Chapel United Methodist Church in Huntly will begin a mini-revival service starting Wednesday, Sept. 12 with Jim and Jamie Costello. On Thursday, Sept. 13 Rev. James Burke and the Chester Gap Baptist Choir will be guests and Rev. John Pendleton and the choir from Promise Land Baptist will be guests on Friday evening. Sunday, Sept. 16 homecoming services will be conducted. A covered dish dinner will be held at 2 p.m. in the newly restored Reager School beside the Willis Chapel Church. Following the meal, the Praise Team from Riverton United Methodist Church will be singing. All are welcome. Revival at Promise Land Revival services will be held Sept. 17-21 at Promise Land Baptist Church near Washington. Guest speakers include: Rev. Dr. Wendell Grant on Monday; Rev. Ludwell Brown on Tuesday; Rev. Journey Beasley on Wednesday; Rev. Michael Tinsley on Thursday and Rev. Howard Frye on Friday. Sunday, Sept. 23 marks the annual homecoming and the 101st church anniversary. Rev. Terry Brown will be preaching at the 3 p.m. service. The public is invited. Country doctors played vital roles Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 There was no person in the county who was better known or needed more than the country doctor. In the former years this was a dedicated practice, because they traveled to where ever they were needed on horse. They made calls to everyone who sent for them, even follow-up calls when it was necessary. The weather never interfered, neither the hour of day or night The doctor administered his own medicine, delivered babies, and performed emergency surgery. They carried a black case which had many different kinds of medicines in preparation for whatever was needed for the particular situation. He was able to handle most sickness that arose until it was possible to send patients to hospitals where scientific equipment was available. Money was scarce so many of the patients would pay with whatever the doctor would accept in return for his service, such as hay, oats, wood, lard, apples, cider, potatoes or anything that was plentiful. There have been many doctors throughout the county, and they were all outstanding with their dedicated services. iwo Amiss brothers from Amissville practiced in the county right after the Civil War. Dr. William Amiss came to Sperryville and was practicing there in 1890. His brother, Dr. Thomas B. Amiss was practicing in the Slate Mills area until 1874 and then moved to Page County. They received wide spread attention and recognition for surgery they performed together on the field after the Battle of Cedar Mountain for saving Major Snowden Andrews’ life. Flint Hill had Dr. Edgar Browning, father of John S. Browning around 1920. Later years, there was Dr. William E. Lynn and Dr. Edwin Eastham. Washington had Dr. E.W. Brown, while Sperryville had Dr. W.J. Smith and Woodville had Dr. J.G. Brown, grandfather of Mrs. Frances B. Thornton. Dr. J. G. Brown practiced in this area for almost 50 years. He was the doctor who made the house call when I was bom. My mother saved the canceled check and the total cost for my delivery was $18. Dr. J.P. Snead Jr. was bom and raised in Gid Brown Hollow and started a practice in Sperryville in 1932. This was . . soon after the death of Dr. W. J. Smith. Dr. Smith’s obituary read as follows: Dr. William Smith, aged 70 years, one of Rappahannock County’s most beloved citizens, died May 1 and was buried, Monday afternoon in the Sperryville cemetery. Funeral services were conducted from the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church by the Rev. Mr. Rhodes of Mt. Hebron Lutheran Church, Madison, assisted by Rev. Harris Chef, Rev. Abernathy, and Elder A. Lewis Hudson. Coming to Sperryville from Madison County, 47 years ago, Dr. Smith began the practice of medicine there and continued his work until a few days before his death. The impressive funeral service, the throng that crowded the church and the yard and the beautiful flowers, furnished only a slight indication of the esteem in which this beloved physician and friend was held. Besides his widow who was Mrs. Frances Wood, of this county, Dr. Smith is survived by one brother, James Smith; a sister, Mrs. Walter Crigler, both of Madison County; two children, James and Mrs. Rhodes Brown, both of Sperryville and four grandchildren. Dr. Snead was the only doctor in the county from 1950 until 1962. His son, Dr. John R Snead IV joined him and stayed until 1967. After Dr. John P. Snead Jr. retired in 1971, a Dr. George Berberian opened an office in Dr. Sneads’ former house and practiced in the county part time. In January of 1975, Dr. Jerry Martin and Dr. Werner Krebser opened the Rappahannock Medical Center in Washington in a brick building they built on Gay street. Dr. Werner Krebser has retired, leaving Dr. Jerry Martin as the only practicing physician in the county. Coming soon, Dr. John McCue D.O. is opening a family practice and emergency medicine at 12715 Lee Highway. This will be called Mountainside Medicine. It gives satisfaction to have medical doctors available rather than to travel to other places for medical needs. • • • • The Old Hollow reunion was held Sunday with 65 present. It was first started in 1967 by Mrs. Jessie Gaunt Palmer and Mrs. Ruby Dwyer and the help of others. Instead of it being for any particular family, it is for all those who have lived and grew up in the Hollow. Some of us are related and for those who are not related, it is just “one big family” gathering. When you see those you have not seen for a long time, it’s like you have Photo from On The Morning Side DOCTOR: J.G. Brown of Woodville was in addition to being a regular practicing doctor, the chairman of the health board of the county. He was called in on many consultation by other doctors. never been a part. Mrs. Mary Walters from Leesburg visited with Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser and Mr. and Mrs. Troy Jenkins on Thursday. Timothy and Connie Cassidy of Washington, D.C. spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Troy Jenkins. Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen visited with Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser on Wednesday afternoon. The family of the late Aubrey R. and Ellen Baker Jenkins of Old Hollow held their reunion at the Rappahannock Park on Sunday, Sept. 9 with over 100 guest present. The Jenkins had ten children, with six surviving, Kathleen Lee of Flint Hill, Ivy Racer of Amissville, David Jenkins of Carlisle, Pa., Wayne Jenkins, Troy Jenkins and Linda Dwyer of Sperryville. All six children, along with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren attended. A moment of silence was held to remember the parents and family members that had passed on. Carolyn Eline of Amissville, a granddaughter of the Jenkins’ gave the family members a wonderful surprise when she presented a huge sheet cake with pictures of the parents and all ten children from their school days, imprinted on the cake. The family also got to see cousins whom they had not seen for a number of years. They would like to thank everyone for coming out making it a most enjoyable day and one they will remember for years to come. Plans are already underway for next year’s reunion. Weekend guests of Linda Dwyer were Cindy Dwyer and Matthew Seay of Fork Union. They attended the Jenkins reunion at the Rappahannock Park on Sunday. Make it a good week! deButts-Gowdy set June wedding date Ms. Marie Jackson deButts of Boston and Richard Henry deButts of Charlottesville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Virginia Marie deButts to Richard Parsons Gowdy II, son of Ms. Judith Arnold Gowdy of Plainfield, Mass, and David Eastman Gowdy of Cummington, Mass. Miss deButts teaches Spanish and is head of the Foreign Language Department with Foxcroft School, Middleburg. Mr. Gowdy is the Director of Membership Programs with the American Legislative Exchange Council, Washington, D.C. A June 15, 2002 wedding* is planned in Charlottesville. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743*5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER? VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U.S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 Weight No More With Increasing emphasis on strength and physical fitness, more of us are training with weights to Increase our endurance. Yet, were we to lift weights to excess with no time to recover, our muscles would wear out and lose their strength. Worry Is a weight on our body and our spirit. When we practice worry throughout the day. we weaken and art not as effective In our jobs or our personal lives. The Bible instructs us not to worry. Instead. In I Peter 5:7, the Lord tells us that we should be "Casting all your cares upon Him. for He cares for you.” Even when you feel that no one cares, your Heavenly father cares. Begin this week to visit your local house of worship, k will change your life. 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Sympathy extended to Arlene Frye We extend heartfelt sympathy to a dear friend, Mrs Arlene Frye of Route 707, and her family upon the loss of her mother, Mrs. Frances Wright Washington, who passed away bn Tuesday at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Md. ; Burial was at Nazareth Baptist Church Cemetery here in. Boston on Saturday. ! Applications are now being accepted for the annual Reva Volunteer Rescue Pageant. Contestants should submit their application and nonrefundable registration fee of $25 to Teresa Newberry at 325 Willow Lawn Drive in Culpeper, by Sept. 15. Money orders or checks should be made payable to Beva Company 16. - -Sept. 30 is the date of this •year’s pageant, to be held at !the Reva Fire and Rescue Building on Birmingham Read. The pageant begins promptly at 3 p.m. All proteteds from the pageant goes directly to Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company 16. For more information call Teresa at 825-6582. . Our condolences to Mrs. Terri Johnson here in Boston, and her family upon the loss of her beloved mother, Mrs. Jean Solis, who passed away at her Boston By MARIE RATIONS 987-8802 residence on Tuesday. Belated birthday wishes to Mrs. Helen Williams of Aaron Mountain Road, who celebrated her day Tuesday, Sept. 11 and great wishes to Mrs. Mary Nicholson of Castleton Ford Road, who adds another year on Sunday, Sept. 16. Mrs. Michael Swindler and Miss Brenda Frazier of Culpeper were Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier -and family on Castleton Ford Road. The Brown’s Store Homemakers Club meets at 10 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Call president, Edna Norris for location, as they differ each month. Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Dennis and family of Route 707, along with other family members attended the Dennis family reunion last Sunday held in Madison. Mrs. Ray Frazier was a Saturday caller of M<Ss. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Sunday luncheon guest in the Frazier home. Mrs. Jenny Jenkins and Mrs. Irene Terry of ScrabbleDennis Road attended the “Taste of the Mountains” Street Festival in Madison last Saturday. Others from surrounding areas spotted on the grounds included, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Batten, Mrs. Christine Timbers, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Tharp, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser, Miss Brenda Frazier, Mrs. Melvin Williams and Mrs. Marie Atkins. The Windmore Foundation for Arts, with offices here in Griffinsburg, will sponsor their art show Sept. 14-29 at Village Frameworks and Gallery in Culpeper, 206 South Main Street. Anyone in our area who graduated from Culpeper High School with the class of 1951, is reminded of the reunion to be held on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Culpeper Holiday Inn. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Bobby Woods of Reva upon his recent passing. The Salem Ruritan Club will be providing food and beverages at the “Culpeper Train Days” Sept. 15 and 16, on Saturday from 11 a.m. and on Sunday from 12 until 2 p.m. For more information about the event, call 825-4416. The Salem Ruritan Club meets at the Salem Community Center the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Call the President Perry Smiley at 547-3863 for more information. Information about resources for senior citizens is provided by the American Association of Retired Persons and any senior in our area is invited • to attend the AARP meetings held in the fellowship hall of Culpeper Baptist Church, on the first Monday of each month beginning at 2:30 p.m. Rev. John Farrar is president of the local AARP. Mrs. W.R. Pritt was'a guest last Saturday of Mrs. J.T. Dodson of Salem. Family members in our area are reminded of the DentWest family reunion to be held at the Rappahannock Park on Sunday, Sept. 23, beginning at 11 a.m. Have a great weekend! Washington residents visit, travel, celebrate We are glad to hear that Miss Mary Miller Wood is recuperating nicely at Overlook Rehab in Warrenton after her recent surgery at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Our condolences to Miss Virginia Jenkins in Woodville upon the passing of her brother, Mr. Mitchell. Jenkins recently. , Happy birthday to my cousin, Mrs. Barbara Slack of Baltimore, Md. who will have her day on Thursday, Sept. 13. Saturday, Sept. 1 guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas, Mrs. Brenda McDonald of Haymarket and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton. Sunday evening, Sept. 2 Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and family in Castleton. On Sept. 4 Mrs. Ruth Clark and granddaughter, Amanda Brown had lunch in Culpeper at Long John Silver’s Restaurant. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett spent from Wednesday until Saturday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 in Leesburg. Happy birthday to Mrs. Pat Giles, who will have her day on Thursday, Sept. 13. Visitors on Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark, were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls and children, Samantha and Robert of Woodville. Kenny Miller of Stafford, Sarah Brown and daughter, Amanda had dinner at Country Cookin in Culpeper on Saturday. Bobbie Jo Brown spent the weekend with her father, Bobby Brown and Debbie Fowler. Guests Sunday of Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud were Donald Keyser and Pat Evans of Flint Hill socials | 1 The Flint Hill United •Methodist Church is planning »!a homecoming service on .' Sunday, Sept. 23 at the fire ; .hall beginning at 12:30 p.m. A •|coyered dish dinner will be 1 'served and a program presentled by the Shorb Brothers will ■ Ifojlow. > • The regular worship service for Sept. 23 will be held at »|8:j45 a.m. with the pastor, the ’Rev. Merlin Shorb delivering *!tHe message. •> Plan now to attend these !'services. The public is cordially invited. The Flint Hill Baptist /Ctjurch has worship service on ♦!the second, fourth and fifth ' Sundays at 11 a.m. Delivering l the message is the pastor, ^Robert Goff. The public is wel•tjme. I" », We wish all those on the >£sft:k list much improvement. I" Mark and Diane Graves *< and daughter, Kateyn, Edith •I Graves, Amy and Allison /Lillard were Sunday visitors l- Qf Mrs. Edna Lillard. *| t The Flint Hill United I'jMethodist Women will meet j!«n Monday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 <!‘p*m. at the home of Mrs. / Barbara Jenkins. ' * Happy belated birthday • wishes to Joy Shorb. Joy celeI brated her day on Sunday. We Got bored kids? I ; ; Visit our web site at www.fauquier.com Flint Hill i By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 wish her many more. Have a great week and give me a call with your news. Alexandria, Mrs. Marie Rutherford of Front Royal and Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill. “Buck” Simmons of Manassas and Mrs. Jean Cornwell of Front Royal were recent visitors of Richard Simmons. On Sunday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. the youth of the Washington Baptist Church will have Miss Emily Mann as a speaker on the topic of “When Dating Isn’t Fun.” A pizza supper will be served along with music, games and lots of fellowship. Miss Mann has recently returned from Africa where she taught missionary children all subjects. Some of the areas she will cover in her presentation are jealousy, breakups, abstinence, peer pressure, loneliness, and rejection. The youth are encouraged to attend and bring a friend. Give me a call when you have news for this column. 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Leesburg 703-777-7150 Stonewall Industrial Prk. Winchester 540-667-4600 Upcoming Events Organizational meeting set The primary members of the RAAC 4th of July committee are all stepping down. RAAC is proposing to have a series of meetings to find another group in the community to organize the celebration. The first meeting has been set for Sept. 20 at the Washington Town Hall at 7 p.m. If you are interested but have a conflict, call RAAC at 675-3193 or the town hall at 6753128. Songcamp, concert slated This year’s Song Camp concert, “The Singer and the Song,” will be at 8 p.m. on Sept. 14 at The Theatre in Washington, and it kicks off a week long celebration of song and songwriting with original songs by Beth NielsenChapman, Ysaye Barnwell, and Paul Reisler. The concert is just the start—it will be followed by two days of song writing workshops, and capped by “The Tidal Wave of Song Concert," featuring songs written by Rappahannock’s children, on Saturday, Sept. 22. For information on the Song Camp and the Song Camp Concert, call 987-3322 or e-mail songcamp @ kitheatre.com. Music festival planned The sixth annual Rappahannock Music Festival will be held on the weekend of Sept. 15 and 16 in Sperryville. This is the free outdoor concert featuring local musicians of different ages, abilities and musical styles. Anyone interest in playing or volunteering to help present the two-day concert may call Brian Ross at 987-1010 or Mountainside Market at 987-9100. Bible Study underway Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville will host a Community Bible Study on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. The study is currently underway, however, you may begin at any point. Participants will study Paul’s letter to the Ephesians using the “Life Change Series.” The study is led by Deacon Holly Pendleton. A study guide to Ephesians will be provided free to all participants. Come join the group for an insightful study with lively discussion and ample refreshments. For more information contact Mr. Pendleton at 987-8627 or Pastor Jon Heddleston at 987-8137. Lillard to ride in benefit Jean Lillard will be riding the 12 mile course in the fifth annual Rappahannock RoughRide on Saturday, Sept. 22 to raise money for various activities for the Rappahannock Senior Citizens. Anyone wishing to make a pledge may do so by calling Jean Lillard at 675-7171 with an amount. Rabies clinic scheduled Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, Route 639 off of US 211 in Amissville from 10 a m. to 2 p.m. Cost will be $10 per pet. Vaccinations will be available for cats and dogs. For more information call 937-3336. Payne reunion scheduled The Payne reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Rappahannock Park near Washington beginning at 11 a.m. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and a beverage. Table covers, plates, and plastic eating ware will be available. Long View hosts art. show Long View Gallery exhibits the new still lifes and Virginia Landscapes of David Williams, one of the areas most exciting young artists. The show runs through Sept. 24. The Gallery is on Historic Main Street in Sperryville. For more information call 987-3121. Avtex employees to gather All former Avtex employees from Rappahannock County are invited to come see your old friends and co-workers at Bing Crosby Stadium, Shelter #5 on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. Bring a covered dish. Meat, drinks, napkins, cups, plates and utensils will be furnished. For additional information call 675-3663. Dodson family reunion set The families of the late Ernest Dodson and Neva Nicholson Dodson will gather for a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 16. Lunch will be served at noon. All relatives and friends are invited to attend. Those attending should bring a covered dish. Shooting match slated ■ The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring a shooting match on Friday nights beginning at 7 p.m. starting on Sept. 7. Rules are 12 gauge shotguns; 25 yard shooting range; no scopes, no sleeves and 36 inch barrel maximum length. Blue Moon schedule Blue Moon Cafe will host Stevie “G” on Friday, Sept. 14. Less Traveled perform on Saturday, Sept. 15. Blue Moon Cafe is located on US 211, just west of Sperryville. For more information call 987-3162. House tour, dried flower show The annual house tour and dried flower show sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21. The Saturday show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday the tours will run from 1 to 5 p.m. For additional information call the church at 675-3716. Clinic will be open Sept. 19 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. The clinic will be open Wednesday, Sept. 19 and not again until Oct. 3. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Health Department Building. For additional information call 347-0394. RRRCs annual meeting set The Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission will host its Annual Meeting 2001 and Affordable Housing Workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Fauquier Springs Country Club in Warrenton. The afternoon workshop will focus on strategies to increase affordable housing opportunities in the region. For additional information call 829-7450. Health programs planned The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/Screening programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center: Sept. 19 at 1 p.m., program on “Gout” byCheryfl Green of the Winchester Health Department, and on Sept. 24 at 1 p.m., exercise program by Karen Gemdt of Culpeper Regional Hospital. If interested in attending any of these programs, contact Anita Richards at 825-3100, extension 3321. this program is supported in part by Piedmont United Way. Playgroup to resume Oct. 1 Country Kids Playgroup will resume on Monday, Oct. 1 at the Jeffersonton Community Center. New families are welcome to join. The playgroup is a non-profit group for parents/caregivers and children ages infant to five. It meets every Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon from October through April. Toys are provided. Crafts and activities are planned. Optional field trips are also planned. Minimum dues are collected to defray cost of rent. Call Kim Whitham at 341-7488 for more information or directions.

Dream workshop planned “Dream Healing Journey” with Dona Matera DD, MA, CHt will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This well received workshop will now be held for the first time in Sperryville, at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center. \. Participants are encouraged to bring up to three or four dreams, either current ones, or Get Connected... Spend A Day in the Country at the Fauquier County 11 Fall Farm Tour Saturday & Sunday - September ISth & 16th, 10am - 5pm Animal Exhibits: Llamas, Alpacas, Cows, Goats, Horses • Master Gardeners Corn Mazes • Hay Bale Fort • Milking Demonstration 540-347-4414 or call the Agriculture Development Office at 349-5314 I The Farm Tour is free of charge; however, fees are charged for some activities and products at some locations. Farm Tour brochures contain directions to each farm, farm activities, scheduled special demonstrations, location of pick-your-own orchards, five wineries and three farmers' markets. Tour brochures can be picked up at the Wanenton-Fauquier County Visitors Center at 183A Keith Street, Warrenton, www.co4auquier.va.us/servkes/ Fann.index.html. or call for more information at 540347-4414 or 800420-1021. recurring dreams from anytime in your life, or an old dream which may have felt very significant. If you have no recollection of a dream, you will access a waking dream in the workshop. Bring a pad of paper with pens, a snack and bottle of water. Wear comfortable clothes, and wear or bring socks. Cost for the day is $75 by Sept. 29 or $85 after that date. Tb register, send your check to Journey To The Soul, 1351 LeParc Tterrace, Charlottesville Va. 22901-3197. For questions, just call 434-973-7977. What are you doing to improve your health? Breathworks September 18 - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. or 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Culpeper Regional .Hospital Learn a whole body workout based on breathing techniques. For men, women and children who want to strengthen back and stomach, improve posture. No cost. Register/information: 829-4190. Culpeper WWIHIMBM Promoting hearth Preserving community. S01 Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 www.culpeperhospital.com . Mall ■*> '** •• Capital Expo Cent September 21, 22, dmgfworld media * ,Jr‘ it ' if Official Show Progra Publishing September 19,2001 Circulating to over 185,000 homes in Fairfax and Prince William counties with an additional 10,000 distributed at the show. Prince William County Office 703-396-7777 Fairfax County Office 703-437-5400 Loudoun County Office 703-777-1111 Fauquier County Office 540-347-4222 ©tues BESESIS NORTHERN VIRGINIA Fall is in the air, festival slated Fall is just around the corner, my fish in my pond are starting to slow down and get ready to hibernate for the winter. A few mornings’ last week , the air was cold enough to see your breath waiting for the bus. And of course football season has started, let’s hope the Redskins do better next week than they did Sunday. Jimmy Colvin had a huge pig roast Saturday evening. About 200 friends and family were in attendance. The pork was great and the bon fire was nice when the dew fell. There is about a month or so left before the Amissville Fall Festival on Oct. 13. If you have not already been in contact with the AACA for your space or to volunteer, call Victoria Miller at 937-4298 or Sharon Komar at 937-5225. The Boys Scouts will be here, Kettle Korn, Partylite, Central Coffee Roasters, Amissville Baptist Church, Touchstone Farm, Amissville Ruritans, sand-art, Llama Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 Ranch, wool spinning, silent auction, S & S crafts and of course plenty of food. The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will have its Fire Prevention Week Open House on Oct. 13 as well. I believe the helicopter will be here and maybe even the smoke house. Hackley’s Pickin’ Party was a great success! Mrs. Juanita Settle sang several request and several others joined in with their musical talents. Around 75 people attended and enjoyed the Hershey’s ice cream and pork barbecue sandwiches. The next pickin’ party will be Oct. 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. The Jeffersonton Community Center will be the place for the Country Kids Playgroup starting again, ir^ October. Kim Whitman is the person to contact for more information and may be reached at 341-7488. Happy birthday wishes to the following people: Lewis Judd, Mandy Frazier, Johnny Hitt Sr., Jean Burner, Kay Crookshanks, Charlie Priest, Nora Seacrest, MaryLee Poe, Ronnie Poe, Pearl Clark, Candy Lawrence, Roger Poe, Cory Davis, Patty Atkins, and Graham Hackley will be 85; Happy anniversary to the following: B. and Virginia Settle, Paul and Gertie Poling, Ruby and Mitchell Gre'eh, Kari and Mike Wharton, Mary and Charlie Priest, and Roger and Anita Rowland. Have a great week and call me or e-mail me your news, at amyrappnews@aol.com. Viewtown news notes Get well wishes are extended to Nicole Frazier, who is a patient at Culpeper Hospital due to a recent accident. Mrs. Barbara Settle was a Sunday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Miss Ashleigh Kilby of Orange was a weekend guest of April Reid. The family reunion of the late Ernest Dodson and Neva Nicholson Dodson will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16. Lunch will be served at noon. Those attending should bring a covr Viewtown V By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 ered dish to share. All are welcome. A fall festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the 1 PermaTreae 1*1», H■ -,i ..I ,i j PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 Forest Grove School House. All proceeds will benefit the Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery fund. There will be gospel music, food, horseback rides for the children, a flea market type event and yard sales planned for the entire day. 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Obituaries Robert Coates Army veteran Robert H. Coates, 83, of Culpeper died on Thursday, Sept. 6 at Culpeper Health Care Center. Mr. Coates was bom Sept. 29, 1917 in Madison County, a son of the late William Edgar Coates and Lucy Mildred Covington Coates. He was employed by Bottle Gas Corporation of Virginia and Columbia Gas Company for many years. He enjoyed fishing, farming and visiting with the sick. Mr. Coates was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was a past deacon. He was also a charter member of the Brandy Station Fire Department. Survivors include his wife of pi years, Irene Weaver Coates; a brother (son) John F. Coates of Culpeper; six brothers, Charlie Coates Sr. and Joseph Coates, both of Culpeper, Delma Coates of Reva, Hugh Coates and Paul Coates, both of Madison and William Coates of Chesapeake; two sisters, Sally Frances Thornhill of Boston and Mildred Matthews of Orange and numerous nieces and nephews. .In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a brother, James Coates; a sister, Virginia Brown Coates and numerous half brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, Sept. 9 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Huneycutt, the Rev. Sanford L. Martin and Deacon Ray Abell officiating. .. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery with military honors provided by Culpeper VFW Post #2524 and Culpeper American Legion Post #330. . Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. ' Doris Jenkins Amissville resident . Doris Elease Robinson Jenkins, 66, of Amissville, formerly of Calverton, died on Thursday, Sept. 6 at her residence. " 'Mrs. Jenkins was a housewife and a member of New Light Church of Christ in Dumfries. * ! Survivors include her husband, Richard Jenkins of Amissville; seven daughters, Sharon Hogan, Lovi Washington and Anita Garrison, all of Manassas, Vanessa Ward and Lia Henderson, both of Amissville, Daie Spurlock of Richmond and ■ Sabrina Jenkins of Warrenton ! and seven sons, Ronald Jenkins ; of jBealeton, Brian Jenkins of • .Centreville, Bruce Jenkins of Midland, Darryl Jenkins, Glen dehkins, Derik Jenkins and JG^rland Jenkins, all of {Manassas. Also surviving are a sister, Phyllis Garnet of Summerduck; six brothers, Calvin Robinson, Andrew Robinson and Rudolph {Robinson, all of Midland, •Edward Robinson of Petersburg, Vernon Robinson of 'Alexandria and George {Robinson of Fredericksburg and '25 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Sept. 10 at Faith Christian Church in {Warrenton by the Rev. Glen vJenkins. “ Interment was in Hollywood Cemetery at Remington. - Joynes Funeral Home Inc. in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. [Volunteers •'wanted • Rappahannock Animal 5 Welfare League is looking for all ! types of volunteers. t * People are needed in a variJ ety of areas such as: * • One on one time with the ♦ dogs - walking, training, groom? ing or just giving them love * • Helping at the shelter - » phones, filing, cleaning, repairs J* • Foster Homes - some of * our shy dogs would benefit ! greatly from living in Foster J homes until they are adopted. J An added benefit if you fos• ter a RAWL dog is a free obedi! ence class offered by Mountain ■ View Dog Training in • Amissville! J If you are interested in vol* unteering please contact j RAWL at 937-3336 or e-mail - RAWL: rawlpet8@aol.com. Peachie Washington Born in Madison Peachie Frances Wright Washington, 86, of Crofton, Md., formerly of Culpeper, died on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Md. She was born in Madison County on Dec. 25, 1914. Mrs. Washington was a member of Nazareth Baptist Church in Boston, where she was a Deaconess, member of the Flower Club and former member of the Church Home Mission Club and Senior Choir. Her parents were the late Simuel Wright and Martha Kilby Wright. Survivors include her husband, Strother Washington Sr. of Crofton, Md.; four sons, Douglas Carter of Fredericksburg, Carrol Lee Carter of Culpeper, Simuel Washington of Viewtown and Strother L. Washington Jr. of Crofton, Md. and four daughters, Arlene Frye of Boston, Sallie Braxton of Spotsylvania, Thelma Turner of Merrillville, Ind. and Alice Robinson of Culpeper. Additional survivors include 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Nazareth Baptist Church in Boston with the Rev. Howard R. Frye officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. A.L. Bennett Funeral Home Inc. in Fredericksburg was in charge of the arrangements. Edwina Carley Born in county Edwina Agnes Carley of Culpeper died on Monday, Sept. 3 at Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community. She was born on Aug. 19, 1906 in Rappahannock County. She retired from Culpeper National Bank and was a kennel owner and breeder of Crocker Spaniels. She attended James Madison University, formerly known as Harrisonburg Normal School, and was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. Her parents were the late William J. Carley and Agnes M. Jeffries Carley. She is survived by her first cousin, Helen Jeffries Klitch of San Antonio, Texas and a number of other cousins. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, Sept. 6 at Precious Blood Catholic Church with the Rev. Leo Zonneveld officiating. Interment was in Fairview iJnsJiiziny [^yfioucjfih by Randy Minter Should Children Attend Funerals? Today, child development experts generally agree that fiveand six-year-olds should be given the opportunity to attend a funeral, particularly when they have lost someone close to them. This includes members of the immediate or extended family, a neighbor or family friend, as well as a classmate. This recommendation is based on the notion that the reality of the funeral and burial ceremonies is often less troubling than the fantasies held in the minds of children denied the experience. The funeral ritual also offers a tangible framework through which children can begin to engage in he process of grieving. Every society has some form of ceremony to help the living acknowledge, accept and cope with the loss of a loved one. More and more we understand . how much children understand, and more and more, we are able to offer them the support they need to cope with loss that is real for them as well. At the Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, we offer numerous prearrangement plans because we know what a gift it can be to a family. It helps everyone know just what you want and also protects them financially. For a tour, call 540-347-3431. "In choosing to grieve actively, we choose life. ” - Tom Attig How We Grieve Cemetery. Clore-English Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Shelby Solis C&P employee Shelby Jean Solis, 65, of Culpeper died Tuesday, Sept. 4 at her residence. Ms. Solis was bom June 10, 1936 to the late Luther Frank and Juanita Childress Burke. She was employed by C&P Telephone in Washington, D.C. for more than 25 years. She is survived by two daughters, Terri Johnson and her husband, Rick of Boston and Jewel Lyles and her husband, Rick of Culpeper. Additional survivors include six grandchildren; one sister, Beth Herndon of Manassas and four brothers, Carol Burke of Roanoke, Frank Burke of Clearbrook, George Burke of Lovettesville and Stoney Burke of Albuquerque, N.M. Graveside services were conducted on Friday, Sept. 7 at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Ann McNeil officiating. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Stephen Dodson Jr. Born in county Stephen A. “Cotton” Dodson Jr., 72, formerly of Winchester died Monday, Sept. 3 at VA Hospital in Martinsburg, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Stephens City by the Rev. Anthony A. Wadsworth. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery at Stephens City with military honors by VFW Post 2168. Mr. Dodson was bom Oct. 17, 1928 in Washington, Va., son of the late Stephen Ashby and Pauline Elliott Dodson. He retired after 39 years as a machine operator for Avtex. He was an U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the husband of the late Helen Carter Dodson. Surviving are a daughter, Sharon Ann Foreman of Stephens City; one son, Stephen A. Dodson of Winchester; a stepson, William Carter of Winchester; one brother, Bill C. Dodson of Stephens City; three sisters, Catherine Emmons, Maxie Jenkins and Mildred Lofton, all of Stephens City; two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Clore-Kimiish •FUNERAI HOMECl "Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service a 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA ! 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, General Manag On boggy land which once stoofl natural grasses proud and green, that suam and waved with purpose and were held in high esteem. Fragmites seed took hold and boldly claimed the station same, and overtook the sacred place, and grew unchecked with fame. So acres grew of this uninvited, stately genus mean, it's rustling spike of waving arms that wildly claimed “I'm queen ". and proudly took it's place amongst the seashore’s special grace, and grew thickly as a promise so no other took it’s place. The river breeze plays happily within the fragmites leaves it has no thoughts of prejudice as it heaves a path it cleaves, while the feathers in fragmites caps bow and wave politely it knows not of it’s future promise is thought to be unsightly. I've loved the gentle rustle of the fragmites symphony played out among the breezes, and ignored their infamy, I've seen the haven they provide for many critters wanderings, and sat and loved their presence, and felt their worth while pondering. I've seen glowing yellow eyes peering out amongst the fronds, while in a tiny boat at night, rowing in low tide’s ponds, • and heard the magic of the night and cries of herons and loons - all sharing on the river, midnight’s full and silvered moon, i i A gentle lap ofixirs and water and the swishing of the hull, mingle with Nature's concert without a moments lull, in the deep, high walls of fragmites, that enclose the black of night. the moon rays cast a shadow, from the heron taking flight. I'll love the lowly fragmites although I know their history for they harbor such a part of my romantic river’s mystery. Cynthia Stamps Woodville Visit our website and view our on-line obituari FOUND AND SONS FUNERAL CHAPELS • CREMATION SERVICE www.foundandsons.corr ■a Only $4.60per week Next Deadline f . for a 1 inch space September 23 540-675-3338 Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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Times Community Newspapers will npt accept liability for its failure, tor any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setupTimes Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. 22 Rental* 3 BR House for rent on 400+ AC, Warrenton. $1200. Avail. Sept. 15. 3 BR house $950, avail. Nov. 1. 10 stall bam $1400 w/ paddock. Marie: 540-743-6994 call evenings to 11pm. 540-743-3640. Fax | 540-743-1202. LOVETTSVILLE: QUIET 1 BR. 1 BA log home w/ addition. Kit., dining combo, LR, utility room, W/D, elec. heat. No pets,1 year lease, $800. 540-822-5741.Avail 9/1. RENOVATED FARM HOUSE, The Plains area, tucked back on private farm. 2 BDR, 1.5 BA, electric heat, gas log FP $1400/mo. Call Cathy Bernache, Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-4144. WASHINGTON, VA- 2BR 1BA, CAC, priv. yard, new home, avail. 10/1. $850/mo. 540-675-2745 SHARE FARMHOUSE IN Upperville. CAC/heat, washer/dryer, dish TV, ice maker. Room for horses. 540-364-0004 11727 LEE HWY, Sperryville, will sell for fair certified appraised value. 540-635-7443 HAY WAGONS - feeders on wheels - bunk & round bale feeders, 8 ft. Hyd. disk. 540-3642853 KUBOTA B-2150, loaded w/hydro loader, weather tight cab, new eng, etc. 400 hrs/body. $24K sell $14K. 540-349-8328 MASSEY FERGUSON INDUSTRIAL Tractor, 2200 Model 40 diesel, 1 ton loader, care tree/live tree 30" spade, very good cond. $7000 firm. 540-937-7177 ---. ’ ■ v ill? MIXED FIREWOOD for sale $ 135/Cord. Yard work, free estimates. 540-9871153. BEDS- 2-pc queen, pillow top ultra plush, valued at $1000, sell $295. King-sz set, $395. Delivery Avail. Call 703455-0012. HAY, EXC. quality, sq bales. Orchard grass, Bluegrass, & Clover. 1st cut, $2.50; Flint Hill, 540-675-3137. HAY FOR SALE. exc. qual cow & horse hay, round & sq bales 540547-3511 38 4 HORSE Gooseneck trailer comp, restored Fall '99; new 2 spd jack 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. 540-554-2180. REGISTERED QUARTER HORSES & PAINTS, various ages & colors, reasonably priced. 540-937-8247 f---p 252 Umrateefc j ’ SHEEP, 2 from good breeding stock. 4 young ewes, $125/ea. Suffolk ram, $150. Will deliver. Brian 540-937-4737. WANTED: STANDING timber. Cherry. Red oak, white oak, Poplar & pine. Small' or Irg. tracks. CaJI David 540-543-9819 /- 1 M|| MWNOM V-__.^''■■■- ■■■: -J 1962 LUOWIG 5-piece gold sparkle drum set with 3 cymbal stands. $1800. 540-347-2876 -T-N 273 -;_—_._> HEALTHY, HAPPY LAB PUPS: black, 10 weeks old. 1st shots & wormed. 540-687-9707. HIMALAYAN KITTENS, CFA reg. blue, seal, flame point, med. rec. incl. born 8-26-01. 540547-9914 FREE FIREWOOD. Already Cut 540-3477188 FREE FIREWOOD. Seasoned hardwoods; some cut 18T. 540-3473326 after 7 pm. FREE MULCH-Forga7dens- U Haul, 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, VA. 540439-2607 FREE POOL, Kayak. 16 X 32. above ground. You remove and take away. 540-349-1180 FREE TO GOOD home, mixed breed neutered male dog. mostly white w/ short hair, mid size, about 1 yr. Crate trained, housebroken, very sweet, good w/ people & other pets. All shots, already trained to Invisible Fence. 540752-5450 Butlntts 8#fVtC®S EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-stop shop for complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper Slip Covers & Upholstery Residential A Commerical Rt. 211 AmtMvtttt.VA 937-5500 To clean houses in the Sperryville, Woodville or Washington areas & to babysit in my home. Call 540-987-9318 350 400 Adaption ADOPTION Couple wishes to adopt Infant We want to share our lives with another child and give your child a home, a family and lots of love. Legal/ medical exp. pd. Jack & Dianne ® 1-800-773-6511 CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Loving Maryland couple will work with you to plan a bright future for your child. Call Nancy & Roman,. Toll Free, 866-992-4444. LONGING TO ADOPT We are a loving couple, unable to have children of our own, with lots to offer. We would cherish the opportunity to provide a warm, nurturing home for a baby. If you, or anyone you know is considering placing a baby for adoption, please call Liz & Jay, confidentially and toll-free at: 1-866-503-3761 WANTED: CRAFTS. Baked goods, Produce, Plants, Flea Market items to set up at Fall Festival at Fox Den For more info: Call 540-347-1162 98’ CHEVY 2DR, 4wd Convertible- 35kmi, cd, stereo, dk red ext., great shape. $9k obo. 703-631-2859 MAZDA 626 1991, 161K. 5 sp, excel driving cond. Interior spotless. $1800 540-347-9464 1998 KAWASAKI 1100 ZXI Jetski, yellow w/ purple & grey accents. Trailer & storage box incl., Wcfterski's incl. Will pull skier easily. Less than 20 hrs. running time. Professionally services. Very fast! Top speeds of 65 mph. Must sell. $5000/0BO. 540-822-5506 or 703431-0177, ask for Shawn. Middleburg.VA. MOTORHOME 96, 29’ Tioga. Top of line, loaded. Like new 15K mis. Bump/bump warr $36K 540-351-0727 640 Motorcycles j V__.J HONDA 1999 Shadow American Classic Series • Mint Condition! • Garage Kept! • 750 cc • Extremely Low Mileage!! •Two Brand New Helmets • A Must See! $5,500 703-443-9059 ££gZ£\ ^®rt* A AG94MMHMr§#9 V-__ BRAND NEW BED LINERI Toyota Tacoma Short Bed Truck, $250/ OBO. 703-777-9892(D) 703-929-0327(E). JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo 4X4 '94: PW, AC, burgundy. 92 K mi., good cond., $8500 540-364-3302. HAVE AN IDLE utility or auto trailer you want to turn into cash? Looking for reasonably priced 2.5- to 5-ton tandem axle trailer in good to fair condition. 540-7884626 r ' '•. . Domestic WU Help Wanted V___ J The Plains area, 7am to 2pm, Must have own transportation. $15/hr. 540-347-7144 ft* Tima ' fmrtnirment Attn: Work from home $450 up to $5000/mo PT/FT Mail order, will train. 1-888-248-6026 DRIVERS Two drivers needed. Excellent customer service and communication skills needed for this position. Pay range is $8 -$12/hr to start. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. or more and have a clean driving record. Excellent entry level opportunity. Please call 540-675-2627 or fax resumes to: Sally 540-675-2346 EOE Dry Cleaning Pressers experienced dry cleaning & laundry $10-$1&hr1! 540-347-5400 Farmer must be able to bale hay, maintain & repair farm equip, attend livestock. Send resume & cover letter to: Box JEC 394179 Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 FARM MANAGER Small breeding farm, some horse experience. General farm upkeep. References required. Salary, benefits and housing. 540-347-7018 HOUSEWORK Flexible Jane/Jack of all trades to help mainly w/ housework (5 hrs. per week) Please phone: 540-987-8813 HVAC TECH Needed SIGNING BONUSII Warrenton based company, servicing No VA area only. At lease 3 years experience. Good driving record required. TOP PAYING COMPANY INCLUDES COMPANY TRUCK, PAID VACATION., HOLIDAYS, RETIREMENT PLAN AND BONUSES. For interview please Call 703-724-1519 or 800-432-8221. Kennell Assistant Part-time flexible hours Must love (logs & able to work unsupervised Rappahannock Animal Shelter 540-937 3283 Laborer for building construction near Flint Hill. Flexible hours, no experience necessary, $8/hour. Call 540-636-6972 1pm-8pm only LANDSCAPING/ LAWN MANTENANCE Local landscaping and lawn care company is now accepting applications f.or mature, selfmotivated individuals for FT year round work. Must be reliable & able to work well with others Excellent pay/benefits. Serious inquiries only. EOE Gearing Landscaping, Inc. 540-937-3153 NOW HIRING! WAREHOUSE/ DELIVERY PERSONNEL NEEDED Full-time positions with benefits, including health & life insurance, pension & 401 (k), vacation & sick leave. Must have good driving record and valid driver’s license. Agriculture background helpful. Apply In person: MARSHALL FARMER’S CO-OP Marshall, Virginia $500-$1500 PT, $4500-$7200 FT. Work from home. International company needs help. Full training, free booklet. 888-225-0824 ww.suoertreedom.com Raataurant Evergreen Country Club is seeking experienced professionals to fill the following positions: WAITSTAFF BARTENDERS SOUS CHEF LINE COOKS EXPEDITOR Pay rates will be determined by experienced and qualifications. Please inquire at 15900 Berkeley Dr. Haymarket, VA or call 703-754-4125 ext. 244 SALES ASSOC. PT Distr. for the world's #1 health/nutrition, products needs sales help. Work from home w/your PC. email: Iimrazze uworkathome.com RETAIL HELP WANTED Full-time/Part-time retail help needed in al local swimming pool store that is open year round to sell swimming pool supplies, spas and supplies and gas fireplaces. Inquire within Payne Pools & Spas 62-C Waterloo St. Warrenton, VA 20186 SHEET METAL HELPER Sheet metal co. in Manassas looking for sheet metal helper. Will train! Exp. is a plus. Valid Drivers Lie. req. Growth potential. Please call 800-432-8221. RETAIL SALES/ SERVICE ; REPRESENTATIVE Requtes computer experience, good customer services skis. Agncutixe background helpfiA Fiitrne with benefits, including heath, fe rsurence, pension, 401K plart; vqcation, sick leaver employee purchase'' dscourt '~ Apply in person. Marshall . Farmer^V Co-op £' Marshall, VA ---i_ TAX SCHOOL Jackson Hewitfjof; fers the know how to help you moon light as a tax whiz. [ Classes begin > Oct. 1, 2001 Call now for space & details 540-829-0729 t« Ms jMIPSTi “Texas Pete" is a Playful, clownish, 4 vr. oH neutered husky/lab mix: he's a good swtmmei. “Gizmo" is a friendly, good natured. S vr. old neutered Ptoft hound. Both dogs do well with other dags and need a fenced yard. 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice mail: » Community Neimpt 800-852-4797 Fax 703-689-1278 .* *»t,

ENTHUSIASTICATOR/ Office Manager PT manager with excellent verbal/written skills to assist Executive Director writing letters, maintaining files and databases, newsletter production, mass mailing and coordinating volunteer activities. Microsoft WORD EXCEL, ACCESS, and PUBLISHER desirable. $8.00/hr, 20 hours/wk. Fax resume to 540-349-2729, Fauquier Habitat for Humanity Northern Virginia Well Drilling has the following positions available: DRILLER HELPER (WE WILL TRAIN- CDL req.) GOOD PAY & BENEFITS, 401K, . YEAR-ROUND WORK Call 1-800-845-4148 or 703-361-6859 DRIVERS Growing energy services company needs Full Time Fuel Oil/LP Truck Drivers to serve customers in the Warrenton/ Manassas area. To qualify, you must have a Class B CDL, HazMat with Tanker Endorsements. We offer • Competitive Salary • Comprehensive health insurance • 401 (k) and Profit Sharing • Generous leave policy Please apply in person with driving record at Quarles Petroleum, Inc. 9683A James Madison Hwy. Warrenton, VA 20187 (540) 439-8962 ph Ask for: John Shamblin EOE MUSIC ACCOMPANIST Announcement #HR 2094 F&uquier County Public School System is recruiting for the position of Music Accompanist for the following school locations: C. H. Ritchie Elementary School, Grace Miller Elementary School, Warrenton Middle School, and Cedar Lee Middle School. This position will be responsible for providing piaijo accompaniment in the school music program. Qualified applicants must be a skilled piano player and must have the ability to follow a conductor. The ability to read 2 or 3 voice parts simultaneously is required. Prior experience is a plus. Interested applicants should submit a Fauquier County Classified Application Form tot Janelle Downes, Fauquier County Human Resources Department, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. Positions are open until filled. For assistance call 540-347-8668 or e-mail jjdownens@libertyhs.com Fax 540347-3610 H Quarles RETAIL SERVICES FULL AND PART-TIME ASSISTANT MANAGER MANAGER TRAINEE SALES ASSOCIATES All shifts available , ' For our Culpeper Food Store We offer: e Competitive Pay e Comprehensive Health Insurance e Paid Vacation e 401K and Profit Sharing 4■Employee Meal Discount eCompany Furnished Uniforms e Advancement Opportunities $*6p in and apply, Great job opportunities ••• are waiting for you at "*• 11113 James Monroe Hwy *•: Culpeper, VA 22701 .1 540-825-1484 540-825-1519 Ask for Ed Foster Auto Technician ASE certified Technician for extremely busy & growing dealership. Great starting pay/benefits. State of the art equipment and pleasant working environment. Fax resume to: 540-349-1040 or apply in person to: or call Rob at: 540-347-9000 PATIO & WALKWAY BUILDERS Meadows Farms in Chantilly, VA, one of the largest landscape design/build companies in the US, has immediate openings for Foremen and Trainees: □ Concrete paver, stone, and flagstone walks and installation. LI Deck builders. Pressure treated and TREX. □ Experienced Foremen earn $35,000$55,000. Year round work and outstanding benefit package. Potential for advancement in management or design/sales. □ Trainees in all specialties earn up to $12 per hour. No experience required. Must speak English, have valid driver’s license, and learn quickly. □ All positions require Driver's License with good record, but not CDL. □ Benefits include year round work, production & quality bonuses, paid vacation, medical insurance, tool allowance, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Drug Free Workplace. EOE. Call 703-327-5050 ext. 200 to set up interview. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Full-Time Person with accounting education and/or experience wanted to join a corporate accounting staff of 5 to take over Accounts Payable functions. This could be a “starting out" opportunity to a recent graduate. Computer Literacy and a can-do attitude are a must! MS Excel/Word experience a plus. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Sort Mail Daily • (let Approvals for Invoices • Code Invoices with proper general ledger number • Input invoices into computer system. • Process Disbursements • Manual Check Entry • Check Distribution • Filing • Month End Reports We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health and Dental Coverage, 401K Ran, Short term and long term disability and life insurance. Fax or email resume and cover letter, Including salary history and requirements to: JES 703-435-9754 jsmith@timesp EOE apers.com Office Associate III Announcement # CD10901 The Fauquier County Department of Community Development is seeking to fill a full-time Office Associate III position in the Division of Zoning, Permitting and Inspections. Qualified applicants must possess strong word processing, secretarial/office and detailed record keeping skills. Experience assisting the public through personal and telephone contact is a must. Microsoft Office knowledge is required as well as a HS/GED diploma supplemented by three years previous experience and/or training. Ability to attend meetings and act as a recording secretary, knowledge of County geography, and previous government experience preferred. Minimum starting salary is $24,739.00 with excellent fringe benefits. Interested applicants should submit a Fauquier County Classified Application form to: Fauquier County Human Resources Department, 10 Hotel St., Warrenton, VA 20186. Position is open until filled. For assistance call (540) 347-8668. Fax: (540) 3473610. EEO/AA/M/F/D Still a Cool Place to Work! asonal Call Center Position "^Call our recruiting hotline • n» to register for the application process: (540) i;:948-7337/ Earn $8 an hour plus sales incentives! 40% discount on products from Plow & Hearth, P&H Country Home, Hearthsong, & Magic Cabin Dolls! 30% discount on 1800flowers.com! Prizes throughout the season! - £ DIRECTIONS From Charlottesville Rt. 2V North to first traffic light m Madison at Kt. 29 * Rt. 210, turn left on Rt. 210 West. From Culpeper Rt. 29 South to traffic light at Rt 29 & Kt 2.10, turn right on | Rt 2«) West weekend Training Classes Available Auto Technician ASE certified Technician for extremely busy & growing dealership. Great starting pay/benefits. 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The healthy garden Growing fall vegetables: Part II By Donna LaPre Rappahannock News Writer Quick-growing leafy greens (salad greens and brassicas) are my favorite vegetables and an essential part of my fall /winter gar ueu: i can i imagine not taking advantage of the cooler fall season to grow them. At this moment, rapini, broccoli, kale, mustard, a r u g u 1 a , spinach and chard are growing beautifully, aided by the cool nights and still moderately warm days. Salad plants and all of the cabbage family, or brassicas, such as kale, collards, broccoli, rapini, etc. grow well together in the same area of the garden since they share similar nutrient requirements. Giving plants the right soil conditions is the most important step in producing healthy, delicious food. Modem agricultural practices focus on feeding the plants with quick shots of chemicals, which boost plant growth but leave the soil malnourished. Adequate nitrogen is essential for the rapid growth and tender, flavorful leaves desirable in salad and brassica greens. Too little may cause yellow, pale leaves , spindly or stunted growth, while an excess of nitrogen may result in soft, watery leaves, attacking insects and nitrate toxicity. Nitrogen levels change and cycle throughout the growing season, depending on plant growth, moisture and microbial activity. These are good reasons to shun synthetic nitrogen sources and turn instead to organic amendments, such as alfalfa meal, bloodmeal or bat guano. Just dig them into the soil a week or two before planting. Even better, with a little planning ahead of time, you could sow a leguminous green manure ( clover, fava beans, hairy vetch, alfalfa) which “fix” nitrogen in the soil from the rhizobial bacteria which clings to legumes’ roots. It’s a less expensive way of fertilizing and more closely follows nature’s own methods. If you have lots of bean or pea seed left over, you could broadcast the seed a month prior to planting, then turn the green growth into the soil a week before you set out transplants. One more option, the simplest, is to plant brassicas and salad in the same spot where you grew summer beans or peas. This is an easy, beneficial crop rotation. /^uuut uauuage tupers ana cabbage worms: I’ve never used Bt, a common organic pesticide. I simply spray the seedlings, beginning in the pot stage, with a garlic solution which prevents the white moths from laying eggs on the plants. Then I re-apply a few times a week and after any rain. The plants will grow large enough to hold their own against much caterpillar damage. It’s getting a little late for broccoli planting, unless you have good sized starts of a quick-maturing (55 days or less) variety on hand. The plants need to set buds before the daylength shortens too much, by mid November. Kale, collards and rapini, or broccoli raab will have plenty of time, if planted now, to produce ample harvests before winter. One of my favorite collards variety is an old southern heirloom, “Green Glaze”, so named for its shiny leaves. It is exceptionally resistant to cabbage caterpillars, as the glazed leaf surface isn’t appealing to them. Collards taste best when nipped with a bit of light frost, as most people know, but also when the leaves are picked at a smaller size. For kale, Red Russian and Lacinato are my picks, for flavor and appearance. Kale was something I avoided like the plague until I grew my own! Huge, tough and sulphur-tasting leaves of supermarket kale had daunted my palate. If any leafy green needs to be boiled or otherwise cooked for more then five minutes to reach tenderness and taste appeal, I just don’t think that’s a good sign! Rapini is an Italian broccoli-like leafy green which gets a small yellow flowering head, much like wild mustard. It’s worth trying and just needs to be sauteed with olive oil and a smashed clove of garlic. Italians will sprinkle it with either lemon juice or balsamic vinegar to counterpoint its bitterness. s Aiinuugn i didn’t mention mustard greens, they too grow well now. There are the tough green varieties with deeply-frilled or ragged leaves, but for less sharp flavor and more tender leaves, I prefer the »■ Japanese mustards, such as Red Giant or Osaka Purple. Again, the trick with mustards is to harvest the leaves on the smaller side. An easy way to judge correct harvesting size is to feel the leaves — if they feel rough and tough, they will be! Salad greens are my specialty: I grow lots of lettuces, arugula, cutting chicories, mache, cress and other unusual leaves, lb grow good salad greens, you’ll need rich soil as they are heavy feeders and must remain in a vigorous growth pattern to produce succulent, non-bitter leaves. This is one of the places in your garden to refrain from stinginess with compost or water. Every two weeks is about right for side-dressing with compost or fertilizing with a dilute liquid seaweed or fish emulsion. All of my salad seedlings , with the exception of mache, are begun indoors in a cool propagation room with plant lights. These plants need a temperature of 45-70 degrees to germinate, which is difficult in warm, outdoor late summer or early fall weather. Plus, I like precise spacing in my salad beds and the soil mix I make from my own recipe adds more organic matrer to the soil during transplanting. Loose leaf lettuces may be spaced from 4-6” apart, but leave 8-12” for heading types. Planting on a hexagonal grid will give you much more room in the salad are, as well as covering the soil to prevent backsplashing during rain or watering. I often sprinkle a little oak leaf mold or coco-fiber as a light mulch around the plants. Straw is a good idea only much later in the season, say November, as slugs could be a problem. Harvest greens in the morning, whenever the dew has dissipated enough so the leaves are only slightly damp: afternoon harvests will yield more tough and bitter leaves. Lastly, chard and spinach like neutral (ph wise), well composted soil. I grow “rhubarb” chard, yellow, five-colored and an old Italian green variety. Smooth- leaved spinaches are my preference both for easy washing and flavor. Every plant I mentioned in this week’s column can be overwintered for early spring picking. Next time! Hustle Homes BarnsjJjf Outbuildings . iBi Hand-Crafted l?i[i lahannock Design Building Company, m i#i ; ' m *** „ in Mi 0-675-196«t T7-¥"-—A : S » ; 3 Real Estate Directory V/ *£\ >3 ■; y:'>:3 >;'3 'V*s ' 3 '4V ■*? ;■■■ ,'Sfy<A ii„ ' *v\,i- ■■. t *5 W.<’? 3 i 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. Janice M. Johnson Executrix to Marta D. Segarra, .425 and .143 acres, Stonewall District. $118,600. Reid Nicholson and others to William F. Purphrey, Trustee and others, 47.94171 acres, Wakefield District. $396,424.25. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Woodville - All brick rambler, three bedrooms, two baths, kitchen with appliances, dining area, spacious living room, central heat and air, 0.79 acre lot. $129,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryuillerlty@aol.com Bud Corder 540-675-3291 Deborah G. Dietz to Donovan L. Zeh II, 5.40 acres, Jackson District. $53,812.23. Pristine estate with traditional brick home on 53 open acres. Views of Old Rag Mountain and Hazel River frontage. Expansive 6 bedroom home with 6 fireplaces, maple floors and numerous outbuildings. $1,400,000 Stone Manor House on 50 acres with bam and pool. Ash floors throughout this unique floor plan. Private setting in the Flint Hill area. $875,000 540-341-3528 800-523-8846 540-675-3490 presented by Emily Henry REALTORS# 12723 Lee Highway - Remodeled Ranch-New roof, furnace, hot water heater, 200 amp service, and kitchen with appliances. Hardwood floors, ceiling fans, completely painted and the list goes on. RP4022635 A great buy at $129,900 Huntly. VA - Shootz Hollow Road. 15 acres of woods, elevated building site with western views. Much sought after small tract. Asking $85,000 Easy access to Rt. 522 RP3536177 Call Sam Snead of Sam Snead Realty 540-987-9243 Rappahannock Office 540-635-9808 Front Royal Office 540-987-9336 Home or Toll Free 1-800-292-3548 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 Thinking of Selling? Our marketing has really worked! We are sold out of listings! Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, Inc. formerly The Buyer's Agency, has been specializing in representing Buyers for the past ten years. We now offer the same level of services to Sellers. We can market your home or land with the same enthusiasm with which we offered Buyers. We use our web sites, personal contacts, and various print media for our marketing. And of course we have Buyers. Thinking of selling - give us a try. Thanks. www.rappahannockrealestateresources.com (540) 675-1190 Butch Zindel Greg Clark Butch@rapprealestate.com 1st Q| Very reasonable Prices 540-987-8835 :->y ;»:■" ■■ ^ ^ - y. . y- ■ ■■■ *'.■ . -.; ..-vg ‘ » Sharing the Showroom with | ANTIQUE TABLES MADE DAILY | Lots of species-Quiek Delivery f t Large sample boards on display f Open everyday except Sunday Appalachian Wide Plank Flooring Company Blue Heron Hill Fairytale setting in Rappahannock Co. 50 organic acres surround the award-winning solar home. Decks and expansive windows overlook lush, fenced pasture, mountain views, and a pond which is visited by a blue heron, the sign of life. Beautifully nestled at the foot of a small mountain, the 3-level 1200 $q. ft. home features rustic wood floors and many unique architectural touches. 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA, 2 decks, laundry room, small storage shed. Total privacy, yet out the long driveway and you are 25 min. from Warrenton and Front Royal. $429,000. Call Sally at 540-675-2202 Country Living in Virginia 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 Mint 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 fields 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 % mile frontage on the Thornton River. Very private. Convenient to Warrenton and D. C. ra Contact Justin Wiley (540) 672-5603 a, ”■ Wiley@rarmandestate.com *■ Attractive Home: 2 BR/2 BA - Quiet country home near the Village of Flint Hill. Private with mountain views and stone fences. Large family room which could be third bedroom. Lovely landscaped lot, garage and 2 outbuildings. $198,750 Shenandoah National Park - borders this 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’x60’ insulated building with heat, plumbing & office. $595,000 Superb Views from front and back of this solid 3 BR/2BA brick Rambler with full basement. Handsome, oak floors, recent roof. Lovely large shade trees & shrubbery & bam w/water & electric. $183,000 142 ACRES: $2,000 per acre, great investment at base of Blue Mountain, south of Chester Gap, very private and secluded. Real Estate ill P.O. Box 298 • 291 Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 H E-mail: re3@crosslink.net 540-675-1373 M Rick Kohler Mitzic Young Amy Sloanc-Timbcrs 540 937 6146 540 675 3555 540-987-8668 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Washington-Retreat to your own private world in this magnificently crafted all stone home with Contemporary flair surrounded by 193 gently rolling, mostly wooded acres. Beautiful custom black walnut cabinetry, gourmet kitchen w/breakfast room, fantastic master bedroom suite, guest bedrooms^ w/access to the decking, 4500 sq. ft. of living space with numerous larger windows. 5 lovely landscaped acres, 20 acres of pasture for your horse/cattle, outbuilding w/barn possibilities, pond, rebuilt stonewalls, & stone/iron entrance way all enhance the desirablility of Persimmon Hill Farm. $1,225,000 Being offered with 136 acres for $999,500 Castleton-Creekwood offers country living at its finest. A unique property on 22.6 wooded acres w/great winter views of Bessie Bell & Red Oak Mountains. The main house is a custom-built 4 bedroom/4 bath Cedar home w/a finished lower level walkout, oak floors, 2 FPs, deck & covered porch, a 2-car garage, & a detached workshop. The charming 2 BR/2BA home/w/a beautiful stone P'R wood floors, security systems, garage, lovely rose garden & brick walkway is ideal for extended family or guest house. $779,000 Flint HilLOnce a Methodist parsonage, this charming 1840’s 7 room, stucco Colonial offers a new standing seam metal roof & gutters & a new well plus 6 F'Ps, wood floors, 2.5 baths, center hall, lovely porches, lovely stone walls, stucco outbuilding & room for a garden on 8/10th of an acre! Needs some interior updating. Business possibilities!! $ 199,900 Culpeper County-Stevensburg-178 acres with a well-maintained, 7-room custom built (c.1967) one-level all stone home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3 beautiful stone FPs, oak floors, separate dining room, eat-in country kitchen, wide entry hall, new air conditioning system, detached garage/workshop, paved driveway & 5 acres of lovely lawn! Acreage is planted in pine seedlings plus 50 ft. deep rock quarry pond! $425,000 Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 M Jean Lillard 540-675-3670