Rappahannock News, September 19, 2001

CO l-o * i* - ;■ ■ . * , 232 <± i .'a 744'34 ;_; 123rd Year... No. 38 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2001 www.ti mescom m un ity.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Adult Education classes to begin ; Rappahannock County Public Schools have announced the Fall 2001 Session of Adult Education. Brochures for these fun and ihformative classes may be obtained from RCES, RCHS, the RCPS School Board Office or various locations around the community. Deadline for registering is Sept. 30. Questions (or to have a brochure mailed to you), call Jan Makela, Program Coordinator, at 987-8259. Panther Classic returns Sept. 22 Rappahannock County School Sports Association will hold the fifth annual Panther Classic Golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Jackson’s Chase Golf course in Front Royal. Tee off time is 9 a.m. All proceeds will benefit athletic programs at RCHS. For more information call Cathy Kreyling at 987-8131. Woodville’s annual 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 side-dish and drink to share, your family and friends, and your sonas, instruments, poetry and tall tales. No RSVP is necessary. For more information please contact the Manwarings at 987-8433, the Woods at 9873301, or the Lights at 987-9523. 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 or Susan Longyear at 6753679. Happenings in Rappahannock • Wednesday, Sept. 19 the Rappahannock Planning Commission will hold a public • hearing at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School auditorium to consider its recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for applications for Personal Wireless Services facilities Use Permits. • Friday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m., Bridget Jones’s Diary, a romantic comedy, shows at The Theatre on Gay Street, Washington. See B1 fdr review. ' • Sunday, Sept. 30 the Rappahannock Historical Society’s garden party and tour, Avon Hall, Washington. For information call 675-1163. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) - This is the CD that everyone has been waiting for — “Tidal Wave of Song.” The concert that celebrates the release will be held this Saturday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. on the grounds of Hearthstone School. Songs written by Paul Reisler with over 600 kids from Rappahannock and performed by over 60 of the county’s professional musicians including Everything, The OK’s, Paul Reisler and Diane Bardwell, Col. John Bourgeois, Daycare Swindlers, the Kid Pan Alley Band and many more. The CD and tickets are available at the Rappahannock Schools and at area businesses or at www.kidpanailey.org. Tidal Wave hits Rappahannock! By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer It was not a tsunami that hit Rappahannock last Friday, but it-^as a Tidal Wave of Song. Two thousand copies of the long and eagerly awaited album were delivered from Oasis CD Duplication of Flint Hill to Ki Theatre headquarters in Washington, and are now available at local shops, by phone (987-3311), by visiting www.kidpanalley.org, or at this Saturday’s Tidal Wave of Song Concert at the Hearthstone School in Sperryville (Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.). “It was a tidal wave of song A hurricane of sound The hawk went whoosh! The bee buzzed And the monkey screeched out loud And the owl howled and the waves came tumbling down.” From “Tidal Wave of Song” written by Paul Reisler and Mrs. Shankle’s Third Grade Class. The album is unique (and superbly performed, recorded and produced). The album is a true reflection of this community and its cohesiveness. The album’s songs were written by Paul Reisler and the County’s elementary school children. The album’s nineteen cuts are a marvel of perfectly executed and diverse styles, both in terms of the song writing and the song performing. The album is a model for community, for children’s pride and self-awareness, and for doing good in these days of seeing the bad. There will be no better place to be on concert day, and there will be no album better to play on the stereo. Here’s just a sampling: “Swimming in the Nile,” by Paul Reisler and RCES Fourth and Fifth Grade Music Class “Cobras and scorpions swinging to the beat With their turned-up collars, sweatin’ in a heap.” performed by Diane Bardwell, Paul Reisler, Smiggy Smith, Nate Brown, Steve Van Dam, Dontez Harris and more; “Blue Valentine,” by Paul and Mrs. Payne’s Second Grade Class “Cupid will shoot an arrow at Paul and Sue. TheySl hide, they’ll hide, they’ll hide. Miss Payne will find them kissing in a closet, Yuck! Yuck! Yuck!” performed by Carsie and everything; “I Don’t Know,” by Paul and RCES Fifth Grade Class “There’s lots of things I don’t know Lot’s of things I can’t tell There’s lots of things I don’t know But our love is what I know . . performed by Ben “Cooter” Jones; “Zuzu the Dolphin,” by Paul and the RCES Fourth and Fifth Grade Classes “Zuzu the dolphin went swimming one day He swam through the jellyfish while on his way To the mall, to the shoe store, to the health food store, too Zuzu the dolphin I wish ... I wish I were you.” performed by Miranda Hope and the Kid Pan Alley Band; and “We Lost the Fight Song,” by Paul and Mrs. Fournier’s Sixth and Seventh Grade Band Class “Twenty years later we found the fight song It was in Mrs. Tupper’s file, she had filed it wrong. We changed the key, we threw out the TV We were undefeated with our basketball team Beyond our wildest dreams.” performed by everything and the Rappahannock High School Band conducted by Col. John Bourgeois. And thirteen more. Hours of fun . . . community . . . kids . . . Rappahannock. What could be better? Avon Hall to Town? By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer In a closed session on Sept. 12, the Washington Town Council agreed to spend $500 of the $10,000 required to obtain an exclusive six-month option on the purchase of the late William Carrigan’s Avon Hall. As reported by Mayor Stewart Willis after the closed session, the Town Council will continue the open session of its September meeting to Sept. 19, during which time it will move to ratify the expenditure of the option's full price of $10,000. The results of this extraordinary session will be reported in next week’s issue of the Rappahannock . News. The Town Council’s objective, said Mayor Willis, is to have sufficient time to conduct environmental and engineering surveys to determine whether the 18 acre parcel will support a drainfield and other components of a Townwide wastewater treatment system. The system proposed in April of 2000 by Resource International, the Town’s wastewater treatment consultant, consisted of a combination pressure and gravity collection system, a “low tech” recirculating sand filter treatment system, and a subsurface ‘ soil absorption effluent disposal system and would have cost, at that time, on the order of $1.5 M, less the cost of land acquisition. lhe lull purchase pnce ot $1,000,000 ($920,000 for real estate and $80,000 for personal property) of the Avon Hall property would bring the cost of a wastewater treatment system to $2,500,000 (assuming no inflation on the Resource International estimate), though it is certainly possible that Avon Hall could be used to generate other income to support system costs. Prayers for Sept. 11 victims Before the start of the regular session of the Tbwn Council meeting, Mayor Willis called for a moment of silence for those who were victims of the Sept. 11 terrorism. Later, during the public comments portion of the meeting, Robert Weinberg suggested that the Council adopt a resolution “in memory of all those who lost their lives,” and the Mayor agreed and asked Mr. Weinberg to prepare the text of the resolution. The Council then moved and approved an authorization for the Mayor to promulgate the resolution. Butler named Town Treasurer A public hearing, “Election of Tbwn Treasurer,” to fill the vacancy created when Elaine Viguerie resigned, brought forth neither comments nor See COUNCIL, Page A2 David Massie is Rappahannock’s newest Eagle On Sunday evening, Sept. 9 Troop 36 Court of Honor convened at the Washington Fire Hall. One hundred scouts, scout leaders, friends of scouting, and friends and family of David Massie gathered to see him receive Boy Scouting’s highest honor, the i Eagle Scout award. Bill Ralston, the immediate past Scoutmaster presided over the ceremony after the welcoming by Scoutmaster Roger Pierson. In receiving his award, Massie was joined by his parents, Jim and Debbie Massie in front of a display of lighted candles and Scouting’s ranks, which Josh McArthur, the troop’s Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, had earlier described. In presenting the award, Darrow Kirkpatrick, the Troop’s advisor to boys working towards Eagle, pointed out how young men like David and his fellow Eagle Scouts will enable the country to steam on through great swings of ideology, economics, and world conditions as well as internal controversies and national disasters, a comment somewhat prescient of the happenings at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon less than 48 hours later. Massie’s mother pinned the Eagle award over his heart after which he pinned his mother with the Eagle Mother’s badge and presented to his father the Eagle Dad’s tie tac. He was then charged by the Court, “to undertake your citizenship with a solemn dedication” and “so live and serve, that those who know you will be inspired to finer living”. The ceremony concluded with Massie’s polished remarks telling what Scouting had meant to him, and thanking those who had helped him along the way. In addition to Scouting, Massie has participated in a multitude of other activities. A member of the RCHS Honor Society, Yearbook Staff and Starfish Mentoring Program, he has also devoted much time to 4-H club activities, receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor Bronze and Silver Awards, serving as the club’s President and being tapped into the Virginia 4-H All Stars. Most recently he received the John Sawhill Environment Award from the Headwaters Foundation and the Presidential Youth Award from the Salem Ruritan. He is an active member of the youth group at Washington Baptist Church and plans to study Environmental Science in college next fall. Massie is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Massie Sr. of Amissville and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Furmage of Falls Church. Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland NEWEST EAGLE SCOUT: David Massie received the Boy Scouting’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout award on Sunday, Sept. 9. David is pictured here with his parents, Jim and Debbie Massie.

Council From Page A1 candidates. Mayor Willis closed the public hearing and discussed his perceived need for the position, as well as some of the individuals who have considered the post. He noted that Council member Reinhardt Lynch, who was stranded in Europe at the time of the meeting, had sent a letter in which he recommended Charlie Tbmpkins for the position, but Mayor Willis recommended and nominated Alice Butler, who was also absent, and the Council voted 3 to 1 for her election. Town Attorney John Bennett advised the Council that Mrs. Butler would have to resign her Council position, after which the Council vacancy will need to be advertised. The Council moved and approved to do so, subject to Mrs. Butler’s acceptance of the Town Treasurer position and the resignation of her Council seat. Kramer Special Use Permit Peter Kramer attended the meeting, as requested by the Ibwn Council, to explain his allowing his Special Use Permit to expire without having completed the required work. Mr. Kramer initiated his explanation by noting that he did not know he “only had a year” (to complete the work). He also said that the Mayor’s letter was in error when it stated that there was “no work started” because he had applied for a building permit and hired an engineer as a result of discussions with the Building Office, and was currently awaiting the permit which he “understands was approved.” Mr. Kramer then addressed the issue of the off-street parking requirement that he contended was unevenly applied to him, and that began a long and sometimes thorny exchange of views with Council members. Mayor Willis suggested, on a number of occasions, that the issue could be resolved if Mr. Kramer were to reapply for the Special Use Permit, and Mr. Kramer agree that he might do so, but that he needed first “to talk to my lawyer.” Treasurer’s report Mayor Willis presented the Tbwn financial report for the month. He noted consolidated assets of $652,973.85 and Water Works current assets of $11,342.43 through the end of the August period. Other activities • The Council okayed the request of the Rappahannock National Bank to continue its special use permit hearing until October. • The Mayor reported that the Virginia Outdoors Foundation approved the plan for the new reservoir. • Another Zoning Ordinance work session was scheduled for 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. The requested facilities are also the subject of proposed amendments to the 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, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy, Zoning Administrator 9/5/01-3T Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. • Tanya Richie and Susan Babcock were reappointed to the Architectural Review Board, and ARB member Claudia Mitchell asked if Mr. Bennett could attend an ARB session and advise the Board and clarify procedural issues. The Council agreed that it was possible to do so, ljut asked that the request be formally submitted by the ARB. Resolution Resolution on the tragic events of Sept. 11, proclaimed by the Mayor of Washington, Virginia as authorized by the Washington Ibwn Council on Sept. 12, 2001 Resolved, That the representatives of the Tbwn of Washington, “the first Washington,” assembled in regular session of the Council on Sept. 12,2001, the day following the most tragic and nefarious terrorist attack in our nations’s history, convey from the Tbwn of Washington, the county seat of Rappahannock County, to our leaders at the country’s seat of government in Washington, D.C., and to our fellow citizens everywhere, these resolves: 1. We mourn solemnly for the countless victims, civilian and military, killed in yesterday’s terrorist attacks, at the City of New York, the town of Shanksville, Pa., and County of Arlington, Va., site of the Pentagon. 2. We send our most heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and friends, left so tragically and suddenly bereaved by yesterday’s events. 3. We earnestly hope and pray for the recovery of the wounded from the injuries they have suffered in these terrorist attacks. 4. Finally, and of utmost importance, we support and join in the pledge of the President of the United States of America: that this nation will bring to justice both the perpetrators of the horrendous terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 and all those persons, states, organizations and other entities who are guilty of harboring the terrorists, supporting or protecting them-to the end that terrorist attacks can never again threaten our nation and the world we live in. Stewart Willis, Mayor WE BUY USED BOOKS Single books or whole collections Old Sperryville BOOKSHOP Historic Main Street, Sperryville <540) 987-8444 Email: bookehureh@earthlink. Long-term instructional goals drafted By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Superintendent Dr. David Gangel provided the School Board with a draft “working document” of long-term instructional goals at the Board’s September meeting. This document consists of a first cut of downstream (school year 2006-2007) targets for Standards of Learning (SOL) test pass rates in the elementary, middle, and high schools, and it also provides historical data on student performance on selected measure. Dr. Gangel stressed “working” nature of this document, and asked for input from the Board’s Program and Planning Committee and the schools’ teachers to help in the process of determining what it will take to achieve the quantitative goals defined. Simply stated, those quantitative goals are a 100 percent pass rate in the SOL tests, with a variance in the percentage of students who achieve passing grades at the proficient or at the advanced level. It would appear difficult for the School Board, its committees, and the teachers to determine “what it takes to get there.” Financial questions and answers In his report, Superintendent Gangel also noted that he provided responses to the financial questions posed by Ron Makela at a previous School Board meeting, and that he “answered as well as I could from my perspective, but it was difficult because many were Board issues.” Earlier, during the public comments portion of the meeting, Mr. Makela presented the Board with a package of documents that he used to illustrate problems with the responses that he had received. He prefaced his remarks on the financial questions and responses by nothing that there is growing distrust in the community because “things are not being done by policy ... and it’s hard to get that trust back.” Mr. Makela was referring to his contention that compensation of some school administrators and staff is not in accordance with School Board policies, and he began to illustrate by refer Arthur Dragn Besty Toth 5th Dan, Sensei 3rd Dan, Asst. 540-635-7554 540-349-0632 Classes Underway Join Any Time! Jenkins Tree Serv/Ce & Landscaping FuNy= Trimming • Topping • Take Downs • Stump Removal Mulching • Fertilizing • Root Feeding • Spraying Lot Clearing • Cleanup • Quality Work C.R. Jenkins EXC3V3tin(J PO Box 331 540-987-9048_ Sperryville, VA 22740 Fipp t’stimate-s • We Scivii p All MD & VA Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahannocb Neim Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.*21 .'VyeaF Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°°/year Name __ Address ____ City_■ State Zip. 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Mr. Makela said that he would complete his presentation “in a letter to the Rappahannock News.” More from the Superintendent In his report, Dr. Gangel also noted that school enrollment, at the ten day point (Sept. 10) is up to 1,040, as compared to the figure of 1,020 used in budget forecasts. He said that it is typical for enrollment to increase through the fall, and that the March enrollment figure (used in reporting to the state) should be even greater, entitling RCPS to additional state funds, should that money be available. Dr. Gangel provided an update on the status of school maintenance projects. He told the Board that the new RCES water tanks were awaiting a three day period during which testing could be performed and results okayed by the Health Department; that final piping is being done on the new RCIIS fuel oil tanks; and that three of five air conditioning units have been installed at RCHS. Dr. Gangel spoke to the Board on the problems in the technology area in the schools. He said that the increasing complexity of the school’s computer network has dictated that more time be spent on maintaining the infrastructure, allowing less time for support of classroom computing needs. He suggested that additional personnel would be required to support those needs, and said that he would be investigating means of obtaining that support. IB program update Mary Ann Biggs provided the Board with an update on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Ms. Biggs said that the next step in the process of implementing an IB program in Rappahannock was to establish a team to take the initial training course in r Pittsburgh on Dec. 1 and 2. The team should consist of about eight members, she said, aijd be “composed heavily of teachers.” Ms. Bigg9 told the Board that, after the training, the high school’s curriculum would need to be reviewed, and that Rappahannock’s IB application would be submitted, reviewed, and approved next summer. She also provided the Board with a summary of the support provided by the IB Organizations’ regional office in New York. Committee reports Dr. Gangel reported that a meeting will be held 9 a.m. Sept 20 in the School Bo§rd office with Rickm'ond Engineering to discuss preliminary ideas in the development of an athletic and recreational facilities master plan. Headwaters representative Rosa Crocker reported that the fundraiser, Taste ! of Rappahannock, “was a roaring success,” and she also promoted the upcoming “Tidal Wave of Song” concert (Saturday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. at the Hearthstone School) and noted that proceeds from the concert and the new album will be usdd to support music enrichment in county schools. Other activities • The School Board presented a gift and plaudits to Judy Atkins, who retired in June after 35 years of service to the schools. • Student representative Philip Thomas reported that he had polled 300 students on the subject of school uniforms, and that 23 said they wanted them. • Third-grade teacher Holly Propst and second-grade teacher Sheila Smith presented the Board with a request to change the form of the third-grade report cards. 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Rappahannock’s response to the terrorist attacks Question #1: What was your first reaction when you heard about the terrorist attack on the United States? Question #2: What do you think the United States should do when we know who is behind tiie jetliner terrorist attack? Photos & Interviews by Buck Payne 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 Thursday, Sept. 20 OPEN MIC Saturday, Sept. 22 BBC Band SUMMER HOURS: Now open Thurs.,Frl., Sat. & Sun. 5:30 to close Family Dining & Flna Mask 140-917-3161 www.blu«moont*H>'Oi* JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Fruit Select your own Rod and Golden Delicious L Wilma Burke Sperryville J • Question 1 response: I thought it was horrible. Sorrow for all the people who got killed needlessly. • Question 2 response: It is an awful thing to say but we ought to go in and take out the ones responsible for this. Americans are too damn trusting. How can we now find out so much about these terrorist afterwards? 1 ■aimffi J Helen Fletcher Sperryville • Question 1 response: I was shocked, very shocked and sad. • Question 2 response: I don’t believe in an eye for an eye. I think this is happening to get people together and accept God’s way. I don’t think this is a time to get even. We need to pray together, work in unity and be more loving to each other. Turn this over to the Lord and let him handle this in his own way. If we leave it up to mankind, the world will be destroyed. Peter Kreyling Washington • Question 1 response: Shock, disbelief. It still doesn’t seem real. • Question 2 response: Think very carefully in our response. This is not a normal enemy that we can fight in a conventional manner. These people are acting on martyrdom. A large scale retaliation will only fuel their cause. We do need to do something in response. Mary Ann Biggs Front Royal * Question 1 response: I hope there is some mistake and this isn’t happening. • Question 2 response: That is a real complicated question. I haven’t even thought about waging the kind of effort that we are going to need to wage to stop terrorism. It is particularly hard because the enemy is so hard to identify. Who are they and where they are set up and how do they orchestrate this type of horror? Dr. John McCue, D.O. is pleased to announce that Mountainside Medicine, PC is NOW OPEN Call for appointment 540-675-3080 by appointment only Board Certified; Family Practice; Emergency Medicine 12715 Lee Highway • Washington, Va. CLOSED TUESDAY .Polo Match Rappahannock Polo Club Invites you to The Andy Guest Memorial Polo Match Sunday, September 30, 2001 1:00 o.m. Followed by Patron's Party and Barbeque Buffet V £ Open Beer & Wine Bar Laurel Hill rarm 641 Laurel Mill Road Castleton, Virginia Proceeds to benefit St. Luke’s Free Clinic Front Royal, Virginia Gates Open 11:00 a.m. utrecuona: rrom iviasstes torner no. <& <sn go east on ill to Ben venue turn right on to 729 to dead end turn right to grounds. 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.O. Box 989, Alexandria, VA 22313-0989 J Bill Aylor Sperryville * Question 1 response: I didn’t like it worth a damn. I don’t think much of someone being that common. How can anyone do that, no matter what country they are from. • Question 2 response: I think they should kick their a.and kick it good. They need to do it right and there will be no more of these attacks. I_ Mike Sisk Sperryville • Question 1 response: Fear, then I got angry. • Question 2 response: Absolutely take action to bring whoever is responsible to justice. I___I Eddie Jenkins Sperryville • Question 1 response: I was glad it wasn’t here. I am glad to be a farmer in Sperryville. • Question 2: What we should have done years ago, go get the man responsible for this and this may not have happened. This terrorism may have been over with. Bruce Jones Washington • Question 1 response: Total disbelief; this seems to be a nightmare that goes on and on. • Question 2 response: Do what we have to do. J Hal McDermott Flint Hill • Question 1 response: Anger, disbelief that someone could actually fly a jetliner into those buildings. • Question 2 response: I think we should go after those who are immediately responsible and over the long haul rout out, with the support of our allies, those cells and groups that support such acts. Jeff Light Woodville * Question 1 response: Shock. I could not believe it was real. • Question 2 response: Our government should seek to eliminate the threat while minimizing the necessary damage and harm. 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Garden Party and Tour of Avon Hall Cooter and his band will play Rappahannock Rhythms on Sunday, Sept. 30 at Avon Hall during a fall afternoon garden party to benefit the Rappahannock Historical Society. The fundraiser is from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Guided tours of the 200-year-old Avon Hall estate are from 3 to 5:15 p.m. This is a good opportunity to see the historic 18-acre estate which the Town of Washington is planning to buy. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased at the Historical Society, 675-1163. The fundraiser is preceded by a 2 p.m. dedication of the addition of the Historical Society building on nearby Gay Street in the Town of Washington. New exhibit opens at Packing Shed Gallery June Jordan’s Packing Shed Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of its new exhibit, “Burrows and Bearings” featuring oil paintings by Nora Harrington and etchings by Heather Self. The exhibit will be in place for the month of October. The artists’ reception will be on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. Live jazz and traditional music will be played by “Common Ground” during the reception. Both emerging artists are residents of Rappahannock County. Nora Harrington has a BFA from the Cooper Union School of Art. Her paintings represent places by describing the light, seasons, and elements of nature that constitute their characters. Heather Self is primarily self taught. In this series, Heather has joined her etchings, paintings, and photographs through collage and printmaking techniques. Packing Shed Gallery is located on the comer of Gay and Porter Streets in Washington and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:30 to 6 p.m. For information, 675-3410. September. 21-231 Capital expo Center 325 HOME RELATED EXHIBITS •SHOP,COMPARE & SAVE! __ 1 Top 10 Fall Home ImprovementTips • Speak to remodeling expert Brett Martin prc»«Mbr • Fd 5pm 4 7pm N A RI I • Sit 12NOON & 2pm • Sun. I2NOON4 3W LEARN HOW TO CREATE HOME HARMONY : Learn how to create peace, harmony and prosperity in your home. Hope Gerecht NEW KITCHEN & BATH IDEAS • Bring your floorplans and speak to a certified kitchen/bath designer MKRA^g-. Christopher Lowell ffiH' UPPURM ' * $ $ a FEARLESS, & Fabulous > Host of the Discovery Channel's “The Christopher Lowell Show.” Learn the “Seven Layers of Interior Design" & , . Saturday, ' September 22 ONLY S.-00TO Limited Sensing Available on a first-come, first served basis. READY TO RIDE: Rappahannock riders and supporters gather for the instructions of the day. There are several courses available and one to suit every cyclist. Bike ride this Saturday Get the cobwebs off those bicycles and get them checked out for the fifth annual RoughRide this Saturday, Sept. 21. Enjoy leisurely rides along the scenic roads of Rappahannock and Fauquier Counties with four biking courses ranging from 12 miles to 60 miles from which to chose. Rest stops with refreshments are located at Oasis Vineyards, Laurel Mills Store and Trinity Church. Approximately 200 bikers have already pre-registered. T-shirts will go to the first 350 bikers who register. Registration is $20 and will start at 8:30 a.m. in the Trinity Church parking lot. All participants are eligible for the following drawings: Dinner for Two at The Inn at Washington and at Four and Twenty Blackbirds plus complimentary , overnight stays for two at ‘ Bienvenue Knoll B&B and • The Conyers House B&B . and Stable and a $30 gift , certificate from The Country, Cafe. The drawing will _b.e ; held just prior to the start of* the ride - you must be pre- < sent to win! • ' All proceeds will benefit, the Fauquier Free Clinic Inc. For more information call 675-1942. Beautiful weekend for youth soccer By Nanette Hogan Rappahannock News Writer Rappahannock Youth Soccer league played its second weekend of games, Saturday, Sept. 15. The U-I Rapp “Raptors” played an 11 a.m. game against Madison’s “Yellow Jackets.” Smith Clifton and Woody Hazel each scored a goal, while Clayton Hatcher demonstrated improved performance on the field. Coach Letson/Oyster’s U8 showed overall power play as they matched against Madison. Coach Hogan/Lee’s U-8 travelled to Madison to play the “Demons.” The Rapp team is beginning to play well together, with scoring by Patrick Foley ( STERLING NISSAN NISSAN FACTORY CERTIFIED 6yr/100,000 mile limited warranty 24 hr Roadside Assistance “98 Sentra SE, Auto, alloys, 24K, P1179 .Sale $10,999 ‘99 Sentra 6XE, Limited, AT, Alloys, 13K, P1182. Sale $11,999 ‘00 Altima GXE, 19K, P1210 ... Sale $14,250 ‘98 Altima SE, 5 Spd., Lthr., Rod, ABS, 32K, P1191.Sale $13,700 ‘96 Maxima GLE, Lthr, Heated Seats, 48K, P1200 . 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There are three sets of siblings on the team making for an exciting sideline as well as line up. The U-10 “Yellow Jackets” originally were scheduled to have a match up against Orange, but due to all Orange games being canceled for the weekend, Culpeper graciously volunteered to step in to play. Our “Yellow Jackets” striker, Christopher Cooper scored twice, while Bennett Eastham scored one goal. Final score Yellow Jackets three and Culpeper two. The U-12 Rapp girls team took on the Culpeper girls in a game that saw both teams playing hard and pressing the goalies early and often. Emma Hathaway made several stops as goalie, and her defensive front of Ella Miller, Kara Corbin, and Emma Dodd-Henze worked hard keeping Culpeper at bay. Hannah Rosenbaum, and Emily Carter and Osha Kondori pressed the Culpeper defense with several shots on goal. By the end of the first half, neither team had scored. The second half opened up with Culpeper scoring an early goal, but Ella Miller, now on the offensive line for Rapp answered with a goal of her own evening the score. It stayed that way for several minutes as Kara Corbin made several stops as the new goalie. Near the end, Culpeper was able to boot in two quick goals making the score 3-1, and capped it off with a goal in the closing seconds to end the game defeating Rapp 4-1. After two tough losses, the U-12 girls travel this weekend to Orange. Good luck girls! The U-12 “Green Dragons,” played a well orga- r nized and high spirited game • defeating Culpeper’s Runyon ' team by a score of 4-1. The team was led by striker Daniel Rollins scoring all four goals and striker Joey Wenk with his excellent attacks with the ball and his ' assists. Filling in very well as the goalkeeper position was Cory Winters, who held the other team scoreless. There were only 11 players on the Rapp team, which left no substitutes. The team players held their positions and worked together tirelessly to achieve an overwhelming victory. Go Green Dragons! The U-14 “Riot” travelled to Culpeper’s Emerald Field' for a match up with Coach Crooks team. A very evenly matched contest was scoreless through most of the fiist' half as both teams played very good soccer. Chris Harris scored the' first goal for “Riot” and was assisted by many teammates moving the ball around. At the half, we were up by one and playing better than at the start of the game. - ' “Riot” coaches were very pumped at half time and reset the positions for the second half attack. Coaches' Pendleton and Gillis were very pleased with the attack on the ball their team * is training for and in second half action, “Riot” scorted again as Chris Harris scored again from a beautiful throw in up the touch line. Final score was left at '2-0 and that leaves “Riot” undefeated in U-14 co-ed play. Ry Wellemeyer and Tommy Gillis were the big defense helping to shut out Culpepei*. Go Riot! • Polo match planned The Rappahannock Polo Club invites the public to the Andy Guest Memorial Ten Goal 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 proceeds 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 I .1 ’ 1 ■ 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 HillFarm: 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. • - Visit our web site at www.fauquier.com

READING: Carla Theodore will be participating in the Ki Theatre Poetry Coffeehouse reading on Saturday, Sept. 29. Ms Tfjepdore is pictured above with her grandchild. Ki Theatre Poetry Coffeehouse planned By Roger Klinger * ^Rappahannock News Writer .Join Ki theatre for a special evening, a celebration of contemporary and ancient poetry, performed in a relaxed, coffeehouse setting on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. Ki theatre welcomes everyone to take poetry out of the pocket and enjoy the pleasure of live performances and community. Featured artists will include a special performance by Dr Barry Sultanoff, M.D., a renowned, holistic doctor, artist, author and troubador; Carla Theodore. Roger Klinger. Mark Willcher and an open mike time where members of the community can bring a poem to the stage. Join us for an evening where we will celebrate the beauty of poetry. Poetry has been called the language of the soul and we welcome you to join us for a rich and soulful evening, celebrating the works of Mary Oliver, Rumi, Roethke as well as personal poems from the lives of the performers. Light refreshments and snacks will be served at the theatre. Seating is limited so please make reservations as early as possible. For reservations. call Roger Klinger at 540-937-3803 or tickets can be purchased at the door on a space available basis. Ticket cost is $8. Jane and Maurice, our local treasure By Melinda Arxeson Rappahannock News Writer Like the proverbial horse and carriage, Jane and Maurice Herndon go together. So do Trinity Episcopal Church’s Dried Flower Sale and House Tour. Put them all together and you get a wonderful mix! Jane and Maurice, both of whom turned 90 this summer, have worked on the Trinity fall event since 1976. Jane was chairman and co-chairman for several years, and she made dried flower arrangements almost every year. Maurice has been publicity chairman. For years they both have grown and dried white zinnias, their specialty, an important component for so many dried arrangements. Once years ago Jane heard another arranger comment that they never had enough white flowers - thus the “specialty" was begun. They are growing white zinnias again this year and are advisors and consultants to this year's co-chairs, Nancy Weitz and Melinda Ameson. The Herndon’s memory bank of the previous sales and house tours has been invaluable, as well as their knowledge of all the people involved over the years and their experiences. So obvious to all w ho know them, Jane and Maurice have tremendous love and enthusiasm for each other, for their church, and for the community. These have also been their most valuable contributions, for 25 years, to the house tour and flower sale. Recently, Jane fell and broke a rib. Despite the pain. she still insisted we go on with our scheduled interview. And despite her pain and Maurice's concern for her, they both are as vibrant as ever. The Herndon’s home. Greenoch Farm, was on the house tour in 1984. Maurice greeted each guest at the door, and gave each one an apple from his red wheelbarrow' as they departed. Much to Jane's surprise, he invited each guest to come back for a visit at the end of the day - and several did! The Herndons found their property in the 1950's when they needed a home for the horse belonging to one of their two sons. After camping there on weekends for several years, they designed and built, with their own hands, the central part of the house. They expanded the house in the 1970's, moving there permanently in 1976. Their home, like them, is warm and cheerful, inviting you to come in and stay awhile. Evidence of their many interests - politics, travel, dominoes, and more — is all around, along with books everywhere. Penny, their sweet Golden Retriever, greets every Greenoch visitor. Maurice emphasizes howmuch fun it was to show their house, and encourages others to show- theirs if asked to do so. He says it also affords a wonderful opportunity to do the many things in and around your house that you have been meaning to do but haven’t! Jane added that showing one’s home is a way of sharing with others what you have Massive development and traffic By Don Audette Rappahannock News Writer . By the Year 2010. Rappahannock County residents traveling to and from Warren ton on US 211 wall find traffic intense. That is, if proposed development at Clevenger’s Comer in Culpeper Coupty is approved. Anyone driving on Route 29 near Gainesville today will have a preview of what driving on Lee Highway will be like in the future. Those traveling Route 229 at Clevenger’s Comer will find themselves on a four-lane stretch of highw ay. Lights at the Route 211/229 intersection, and probably Route 621, will take care of traffic control and safety. Pedestrians or bicyclists crossing the roads? They’ll get from ope side to the other as people do in cities. Lights change; traffic halts. -Any major development, suqh as that proposed for Clevenger’s Comer in Culpeper County, cause increased traffic. It comes from more homes being built in the area. It comes from commercial, light industrial, and public facilities being developed in the area. Information used in this article comes from the two proposed plans for Clevenger’s Comer, that of Culpeper County’s “Village Plan” proposal, and the Centex rezoning proposal. It attempts to estimate the impact of traffic increases on travelers to and from Rappahannock County. The proposed plans for Clevenger’s Comer may be scaled back, but for now we go with what is known and what could be approved. btall at tne vwi ^uipeper Residency has reviewed the methodology and source data used in calculations. They are plausible based on the information known today of the plans for Clevenger’s Comer, including the four-phased Centex development. Currently, Rappahannock County commuters, tourists, tradesmen, and others using US 211 between Clevenger’s Comer and. Warrenton are driving on a road that has an average traffic count of about 14,000 vehicles a day, Development will change that, The number could be 50.000 vehicles a day by 2010. A comparison? Route 29 at Gainesville near 1-66 had 49.000 vehicles per day last year. - US 211 traffic at the border of Rappahannock County and on,Routt* 229 will increase dramatically. From 8,600 vehicles per day to 23,000 per day for US 211. From 5,500 vehicles per day to 30,000 per day for Route 221Lnear Clevenger’s Comer. When the volume of traffic increases on a highway, its Level of Service changes. Tbday, driving on an open stretch of US 211 in Rappahannock County, say a mile long, one sees only three or four other vehicles per lane. This is called Level of Service A. You can change lanes with no trouble; speed up or slow down; relax with little anxiety or frustration; get from one place to another in the county on time; and there are usually no obstructions. When you see about 20 vehicles per lane in a mile stretch, the Level of Service drops to B. The worst Level of Service is F: there are 150 vehicles per lane to a mile and you are in a traffic jam. By 2010, Level of Service around Clevenger’s Comer might be D. This means seeing 70-75 vehicles per lane in a mile. You can’t easily maneuver to pass, you’re locked into a set speed, there are traffic lights, anxiety increases, and things become a little dangerous as other drivers react unexpectedly- lyOn traffic counts, when the average number of vehicles per day approaches 10,000, then VDOT starts looking at road improvements: four lanes instead of two; straighter, flatter roads; more signage; and so forth. Road improvements aim to correct the decreasing Levels of Service brought on by growth. See TRAFFIC, Page A8 Announcing... Rappahannock County Public Schools ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES Fall Session 2001 Chair Caning (3 wks) Basic Repairs for Dummies Basics of Web Page Design Building a New You Through Exercise Couples Dance (RCES) Basic Word Processing Wed., 10/10-24 $30 Fri., 10/12-11/16 $50 Wed., 10/10-11/14 $50 Tue., 10/9-11/13 $60 Tue., 10/9-11/13 $35 person Thu.. 10/11-11/15 $50 Basic Welding Techniques Thu., 10/11-11/15 $100 How to Excell at EXCEL Tue., 10/9-11/13 $50 The Stock Market Game Thu., 10/11-11/15 $50 Intro to the Internet Tue., 10/9-11/13 $50 YOG A-A Lifestyle Wed., 10/10-11/21 $50 Intro to Calligraphy Tue., 10/9-11/13 $50 Beginning Drawing Thu., 10/11-11/15 $50 All classes are for a six-week period from 6:30-8:30 nightly at RCHS unless otherwise noted. Brochures are available at RCES, RCHS and the School Board Office as well cis various locations around the community. 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—-&appafjannocfe — 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 19, 2001 Our View i September 11 Coming to grips with the day that changed our lives forever It’s been eight days since the world as we know it changed forever. Here in the shadow of the nation’s capital, fear and pain mix with grief and disbelief. We are shattered, but determined to increase security for the nation and ourselves. We seek peace of mind, reaching out to those we love, to our neighbors and to our business associates. We are looking for ties that bind, and we try not to fear the things that divide us — different heritages, different faiths, different ethnicities. Commercial jets commandeered by terrorists have shaken our humanity and breached our sense of safetjy. ! Some seek revenge, all seek justice. Across Rappahannock County, we hear concern. We hear grief. We hear resolve, and we hear support for President Bush and other leaders. President Bush has promised a war on terrorism. That will be his to plan and his to wage and ours to support. He has also promised justice. That, too, will be his to render and ours to support. From last Thursday evening to Sunday local churches were open and many attended, many asked why and sought direction. The following prayer is one of remembrance. *. In the rising of the sun and in its going down, we remember them. In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them. In the opening buds and in the rebirth of spring, we reniember them. In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer, '* we remember them. '•» In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them. In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them. When we are lost and sick at heart, we remember them. So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are now a part of us, +; As we remember them. Rappahannock Today Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day Rappahannock County 4-H Junior Club members displayed their American Spirit and patriotism last Thursday by placing American flags around the town of Washington in memory of the people who lost their lives in the disaster on Tuesday, Sept. 11. Pictured from left to right: Caroline Massie, President; Elizabeth Welch, Vice President; Devin Day, Teen Leader; Kimberly Sealock, Treasurer; Carly Day, Secretary; and Bill Welch, Volunteer Leader. If you are interested in joining the 4H Junior Club, please call the Extension Office at 675-3619. m Letters Candidate Tim Kaine’s record during his two terms as mayor of Richmond surely recommends him to the voters of Virginia as a Kaine well qualified “can-do” energetic, young leader, well qualified to be our next Lieutenant Governor. I am particularly impressed with his record on public education. Rappahannock needs an advocate in the Governor’s office for returning more state funds to localities to help carry the burden of public school budgets. Linda Dietel Flint Hill Public phone needed in town It dawned on me today that the company that took out the public pay phone in front of the Sheriff’s Office in Little Washington is the same company that is now trying to invade our county with cell towers in the name of providing a service to their customers. Sprint is this compa ny’s name. The pay phone near the Sheriff’s Office was not there for long. One evening last year my son needed to call home from town after a movie. After expecting the phone to be there, he ended up having to walk to Baldwin’s in the dark, in the rain, to make a call home. We called around to find out why the phone was no longer available in the town of Washington and were told that Sprint was not making enough money on this phone installation to keep it in place. My personal opinion is that Sprint can keep their ugly cell towers with all their chain link fences, gravel and roads and give the town of Washington one safe, public . phone to use. That would be providing a service as well as satisfying a need. Barbara Sherwood Washington Cell phone service needed and wanted Gell phone technology was developed in the United States and it has spread worldwide. It has revolutionized telephone communications technology and has contributed to the economic development we have enjoyed for years. Over 150 million citizens in the USA are utilizing this technology and network expansion is ongoing. Many of the 7,000 citizens of Rappahannock County have this valuable service but they can only use it when they leave the county. Every day we hear stories of how cell phones have been utilized to save lives, property and provide a valuable service that only a mobile telephone capability can do. We are now at war against terrorism as a result of the recent attacks against us in New York and Washington, D.C. It is time for Rappahannock County to join the rest of the country and the world and work with Sprint to get this service installed and operating as soon as possible. It is also time for the special interest groups that formed the Cell Phone Coalition to stop fighting installation of the Sprint towers and help the County get the maximum benefit from this technology. Our citizens deserve the right to benefit from it if they choose and certainly our County Fire and Rescue volunteers need it to better help them save our homes,property and our lives. Robert E. Lindquist Amissville See More Letters on Page A7 Down Memory Lane f*ROM Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Sept. 21, 1961 4« TTJie Episcopal Church Women of Sjromfield Parish will hold their annual House tour and dried arrangement display and sale on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22. The three houses to be toured are Avon Hall and Mt. Prospect in Washington and Wakefield Manor at Huntly. Rev. and Mrs. Richard Trout, formerly of Rappahannock County, have taken up residence in Lima, Peru and are engaged in missionary activity. They are working witfl the Pocket Testament League in a campaign of Evangelism and Scripture distribution throughout the entire continent. The Trouts’ three children are with them. Rev. TVout was a former teacher at Rappahannock County High School. It depends on how you like your entertainment but it appears from the record that Guy Mitchell was the odds on favorite entertainer in Rappahannock County last week. He appeared as Audie Murphy’s side kick, George, on the Whispering Smith TV program and he had a part on Ann Southern’s new pilot program. Mr. Mitchell and his wife spent several days as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harris at Hidden Valley Farm, Huntly. Donkey Basketball will be held in Castleton on Sunday. A special plate lunch will be available on the grounds for fifty cents per plate. Proceeds go to the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Department. 20 YEARS AGO Sept. 17, 1981 Olympians Eric Robinson and Matthew Owings were outstanding performers at the Cub Olympics held last Saturday at Camp Rock Enon in Gore. Representing Rappahannock at the Shenandoah Area Council competition, Eric placed third in the 50 yard dash for nine-year-olds and Matthew finished first in the sit-ups for ten-year-olds. Red Oak Jill, a foxhound owned by Clifton Clark of Red Oak Kennels at Woodville, was awarded first place in allage HGA after winning the Northern Virginia Foxhunters Field Trails held in Culpeper Sept. 9-12. The 17 judges declared Red Oak Jill the best out of a field of 218 hounds. Frank Atkins dug 30 bushels of potatoes from his garden plot in Old Hollow. He bought 50 pounds of Kenneyback seed potatoes, gave some to his son and put the rest in the ground in March, planting by the moon signs as directed in the Hagerstown Almanack. At 83 years of age, the Rappahannock native has a wealth of gardening experience behind him but he’s never had a success story like this years’s potato crop. 10 YEARS AGO Sept. 19, 1991 In a lead photo, a wagon train heads south from Sperryville on Route 522 Saturday, recreating the journey taken by the state’s Founding Fathers, who played a key role in passing the U.S. Bill of Rights. Final destination: the Virginia state fairgrounds in Richmond. The annual Trinity Church House Tour and Dried Flower sale takes place Oct. 19 and 20. In a photo preparing flowers for the sale are Martha Sutherland, Virginia Smith, Jenks Hobson, Natalie Lewis, Lois Snead, Cathryn Knuepfer, Jane Herndon, Lucy Oliver, Bill Young, Christine Johnson, Gil Webb, Louise Eastham and Ruth Baumgardner. The Red Oak Johnson reunion was held on Sept. 15 at the home of Raymond Johnson. There were 46 relatives in attendance. Washington, Va. resident Welby Lynn, daughter of Pamela Lynn, was honored at a recent assembly at Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly for outstanding performance at the National Junior Classical League Convention held in August at Emory University in Georgia. Welby received first place for her model of a Roman villa. COMPILED BY BARBARA C.WAYLAND

More Letters Vote Democratic team to restore excellence Throughout the length of the Commonwealth, from Northern Virginia to Virginia Beach to Cumberland Gap, citizens and voters are looking at the candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General, and they like what they see in the Democratic team of Warner, Kaine, and McEachin. Because the current team of Gilmore and Co. has such a deplorable record in Virginia, the Republicans can’t campaign on it. All they can do is attack the Democrats, with their usual tirade of mudslinging half-truths, distortions, and outright lies. Leading the way in falsehoods is Jay Katzen, Republican candidate for Lt. Governor facing Democrat Tim Kaine. Katzen publicly announced that “Kaine doesn’t think the Boy Scouts ought to be able to meet in our public schools. If he takes the Boy Scouts out, he takes the flag out, then he takes school prayer out...” When it was pointed out to Katzen that Kaine had been a Boy Scout himself, and was the father of two Boy Scouts, Katzen had to admit that he merely “assumed” Kaine held those views, an admission that should win Katzen the Pinocchio award. Presumably he also assumed that Virginia voters are naive and stupid, and that it is o.k. to deliberately lie. And perhaps it will help Virginia voters to also assume that Katzen can’t be trusted and lacks the qualifications for public office. As the mayor of Richmond, Tim Kaine has an outstanding record of leadership, fiscal responsibility, moral integrity, and social responsibility. Under his leadership in Richmond, schools have improved, crime has decreased, and the city has flourished economically. The citizens of Richmond love Tim Kaine for what he has done for them. Tim joins the team headed by Mark Warner for Governor and Donald McEachin for Attorney General. Your vote in November for these Democratic leaders will help to restore excellence to the Commonwealth and ensure a brighter future for you and your fellow Virginians. Bruce Sloane Sperryville Stand behind the Republican ticket In this period of crisis President Bush needs leaders who are competent and decisive, and have a strong inclination toward cooperating with the federal government to achieve national objectives. That’s a big reason why we should be voting in November for Mark Earley, the Republican candidate for governor, and his team. Robert M. Darby, Woodvilie Cell towers should go to fire and rescue I especially appreciate the services our village fire and rescue volunteers provide us. These citizen volunteers work and train hard to save our homes and property, but most importantly to save our lives. Tb perform their duties they must have reliable mobile communications to coordinate all their field operations. Up until now they have had to rely on radio systems which in the hollows of Rappahannock County do not permit the most reliable service. What I do not understand is why the cell towers cannot be put on public land. Public land is owned by every citizen in Rappahannock County. I was told by the County Administrator’s Office that the supervisors would have to vote on the sites where they would be located creating a conflict of interest. The original proposal by Sprint included cell towers at the Amissville, Flint Hill and Sperryville Fire and Rescue Stations. It was not a conflict of interest in the original proposal. Why is it now a conflict of interest? The latest Sprint proposal does not include those sites and instead private landowners will receive all the substantial lease money benefits from Sprint. I called a Mr. Brian L. Buniva, Attorney for Sprint, to ask him how Sprint arrived at the decision of where the cell towers would be located. His assistant informed me that the cellular coalition (RCCA, RLEP, AACA) of Rappahannock County picked the seven sites. If the cell towers were placed on public land, Rappahannock County would now have the opportunity to help solve the fire and rescue communications problem and at the same time gain a new revenue source to directly benefit our fire and rescue services. The new revenue source would be in addition to the fire tax levy assessments which for the year 2000 for Rappahannock County for real property was $229,176.76 and for personal property was $91,474.47. This information was obtained from the Rappahannock County Treasurer’s Office. When you divide these figures among six volunteer fire and rescue companies it does not amount to much when a new fire truck costs from $100,000 to $250,000 and a new ambulance costs from $90,000 to $150,000, Locating the cell towers at the six fire and rescue stations would also permit the radio antennas a higher elevation to increase coverage. There will not be a tfell tower at Sperryville or Castleton. The seven locations are three in Jackson District, two in Wakefield, and two in Hampton District. Piedmont and Stonewall-Hawthome will not get a cell tower. If you agree with me get in touch with your representative on the Planning Committee or the Board of Supervisors or attend the meetings on Sept. 19 or Oct. 1 and express your views. Vivian N. Yancey Amissville Theft strikes again at Sperryville Cemetery Several months ago I read an article in the Rappahannock News about someone stealing a hanging flower basket from a Jenkins’ grave and I thought how sad that someone would do such a thing. I was even more saddened when I visited the Sperryville cemetery on Wednesday, Sept. 12 to place flowers on my mother’s grave, Catherine Brown, and realized that someone had taken five decorative bunny rabbits from there. These rabbits had been placed there in early spring before Easter, three very real looking bunnies (a mother and two little ones), a bunny planter which my sister had put there at Easter, and the most meaningful one was one we’d placed there from our mother’s flower garden at home. The saddest part of all this is — if anyone had expressed an interest to me about having bunnies such as these, I would have gladly purchased some for them. I am also quite confident that the Jenkins’ family would have been happy to buy someone a hanging flower basket rather than have someone steal the one from their father’s grave. In light of all the horrible events which have transpired this past week, I know this all seems very trivial. But through this tragedy, it makes me realize even more what a great country we live in and how proud and honored I am to be an American. Just think, in other parts of our world one could get their hands cut off for petty theft! So even though I am very saddened at the loss of these bunnies, I certainly would not want the culprit’s hands removed. In fact, my offer still stands. Bring back my other bunnies and I will be happy to buy you some An American and proud America is alive and well. The best of America is being demonstrated by the actions of our young citizens. • Young people were a very large majority of the blood donors at Fredericksburg and Winchester on Friday. Both places were mobbed with young people who wanted to help in some way. Proud to be an American. Newbill Miller Washington Defending the school system I am sure this is the first time I’ve ever felt strong enough about a topic I read in the Rappahannock News, which I acted upon. Last week I read what several of my former colleagues wrote. I am bothered by what I hope the general public doesn’t go away with. The RCPS system is one of the finest in our state. Our small size allows us to react quickly to the ever changing Cole of educators in today’s Ajvorld. While the pay isn’t at the bottom of the scale in comparison in the state, many nearby Counties do manage to find the funding to retain their professional work force through salary, incentives, and benefits commensurate with the job to <JoI I - | have seen employees leave for many reasons. Those that stay in education and go to a higher paying county, have always had that reason, at least partially, in leaving Rappahannock. ! I’m sure that if I took the time, I could find over 20 professionals currently employed at RCHS with collectively 100 of years of experience that would agree my posing the following questions. I If someone is happy with a job they like and decide to leave it, what possible good can come from stating in a public forum, negative opinions? • I wonder how much of the full Fauquier accreditation that those individuals can claim from their own hard work? • What type of support or professional appreciation did you not receive? When I leave or retire from ' RCPS, I certainly won’t air my complaints in this manner. RCPS has made steady growth in meeting the state goals in SOL scoring from what I can tell. Like any other job, I have better days than others. In my 18 years at RCHS, Fve worked under two superintendents and five principals. I dare say improvements have been made with each position change. A few times I remember feeling under appreciated at work but who hasn’t? I try to tell myself, I’m not always the king and go on. I guess I’m just happy to have a job. Support in vocational education has been far superior to the majority of other locations. I know this from long-term professional relationships with other Vocational teachers in our state. Since my trip to Oxford, England at an education con ference, I gather that I have better support from the public and governmental bodies than any comparable teacher in England. My dad always told me the grass isn’t that much greener on the other side of the fence. I believe the former teachers will come to better appreciate RCPS, the longer they are gone. Ever since the Tbtal Quality Management era at RCPS, I’ve felt empowered as a teacher. Though negative comments from educators themselves and the public media, I think this method of management has been downplayed to near extinction. This is a loss to our school system. I invite everyone to read the paper, “Changing Roles” that I believe was written about me by the now Superintendent of Page County Schools, Dr. Bob Chappell was my principal at the time. The current school year Rappahannock High is off with many positive events. I recommend the public get more involved if this means only being aware of the impressive things our students will accomplish in 2001-2002. Ron Vickers Current RCHS teacher We must remember is past week has been jlled with tragedy. It is a-tragedy we must not forg«T. . -HHkt its meting last ^Qdtnesday night the \Vgghington Town Council paused a resolution, written by*l3ob Weinberg, address ing this horrible event and our nation’s spirit. This is posted on the Town bulletin boards. Additionally, the Town has hung its Christmas lanterns and is lighting candles in them each evening. When you see the candles and read the resolution, please remember those who have perished. We must remember. Stewart Willis, Mayor Town of Washington See RESOLUTION, Page A2 jrand new ones. Just put them jack at my mother’s grave and eaye a note with them telling ne where I can drop the new jnes off. • Shirley B. Kushner Montgomery Village, Md. An open letter to terrorists I don’t know your name, or names - we may never know who you are - so I can’t address you personally. Today, you killed several thousands of our friends...perhaps i\ot people who we knew personally, but people like us. People who worked hard to make a living, who loved someone, who were loved by someone, who worried about making a better life for their children and grandchildren, who believed in God and the American Dream, who criticized this country for its insufficiencies and cared enough to try and change things and ensure a better future, not just for us, but for the world. People who leave behind scores of loved ones, friends, pets, neighbors, coworkers, and members of their faiths. Perhaps even people who derived from your own country and who sought refuge here. Your act was a slaughter of the innocents. You are like an insidious cancer that strikes without warning, ravages bodies, tears families apart, and in the end can never destroy the soul. You are the ultimate coward. You may topple our buildings, collapse our communication systems, disrupt our government, crash our markets, and leave behind the carnage of bodies, but you will never destroy the soul of America. We made this country from the bits and pieces of the rest of the world; we took the best, the worst of every culture and nationality, race and creed, and made an alloy that may be dented, but not even a trial by fire can melt. I don’t know what god you believe in, or what hateful rhetoric you espouse, or what your misguided political beliefs might be that allows you to do what you did today without a fear of eternal damnation. I only know that you may win a batfte or two, but you will never win this war. We have the entire history of the world on . our side, and no dictator, despot, or madman has survived as long as America has thrived and prospered. If you accomplished anything at all today, it was to give America a wake-up call, and we will now rise up stronger than before. You are defeated before you’ve even begun, there in your private hell and later in your eternal one. Someday your people may even need our help, and because we are America, we would respond. May God bless the friends we lost, their families, friends, neighbors and coworkers. We will help them rebuild from the ashes. May God continue to bless America, help her to protect us all, and may she continue to shine as a beacon of democracy and hope to the rest of the world. Jim .Willis and Nicole Valentin-Willis Washington County, Pa. and Germany Editor’s Note: The above letter circulated throughout the county and across the nation last week and we received permission from the Willis couple to reprint the same in the Rappahannock News. Everyone Can Shop Co-op “Harvest of Values ” * Save now through September 22nd! POTTING SOIL COW MANURE TOP SOIL 40 lb. Bags Your Choice 1.88 MULCH HARDWOOD OR PINE 3 cu. ft. Bags $ 1.88 GATES Blue Heavy Duty 7 Bar 12' $56 14' $63 16' s66 DOG KENNELS 10' x 16' s229.95 RUBBERMAID STOCK TANKS 50 gal. *59.95 150 gal. $ 109.95 VISIT US ON THE WEB AT www.cfcinfosource.com CULPEPER 540-825-2200' WARRENTON 540-7100 REMINGTON I 540-439-3i5 I RAPPAHANNOCK 540-987-8585 MARSHALL 540-364-1633

The eye in the calm of the storm at The Pentagon Bv Hkathkr Eastwood Rappahannock News Writer Earlier in the day the evacuated employees overfilled the city streets. As each building locked down, more cars poured out of the underground garages into the already clogged lines of traffic. As 1 rushed by yet another building with its alarm still screaming warning to long gone inhabitants, I wondered what to do with myself. My boss had just told us to “Go home now” and everywhere I looked there were masses of people fleeing as if their salvation depended upon crossing the Potomac. My home for now is in an apartment building within sight of the White House. I felt very alone amongst all these people who were racing to put as much distance as they could between themselves and my neighborhood. Lines of people anxious to access their cars wound from the gates of the garages down the block and around corners. The city was buzzing with people and a sense of desperation. I felt I should be trying to get out too. But my car is parked in my driveway in Rappahannock, and my cell phone, a way to call for help, wouldn’t even give me a dial tone. Once home, I discovered that landlines were down and that bridges were closing. I calmed as soon as I was inside and couldn't hear people screaming to each other, once the walls had buffered the sounds of car horns and sirens. I changed clothes; I took a nap. In an hour or so my uncle and I pulled out our cameras and went for a walk to tour the disaster. Police line tape blocked off streets we usually take. There was an eerie lack of tourists and businessmen, but nothing was smoking and the military police hadn’t arrived yet. That night we ate dinner in a restaurant that marked the police line; the yellow tape was tied to its doorknob. My uncle and I were dining with a friend of his who was in DC on business. She works across the street from the WTC. She gets off her train there at 8:45 every morning. 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The sirens were finally quiet. There were no other people around and the cops who remained at their posts had at least turned off their flashing lights; you could almost pretend they were just the usual cars parked along the sidewalks. It seemed like a holiday: empty but not in a threatening way. The next morning things were different. On my corner, not 20 feet from the door to my building, there was a camouflage Hummer hulking at the curb. In the street was a large man also in camouflage with the black MP armband and the black beret. The military police had arrived overnight. I was allowed to walk through Lafayette Park as I usually do on my way to work but there were more police there than I have ever seen: I walked within reach of about 20. On the roof of the White House there were men with enormous binoculars and guns scanning the sky. There were a dozen police cars just around the park; there was a cop every 10 yards along the fence surrounding the White House. There were pairs of them on each corner that did not have a military presence; there were more of them walking along each block. And today I had to start checking on people. My fingers shook as I dialed a friend whose brother worked in the Morgan Stanley offices in the World Trade Center. She answered the phone. All I could do was quietly tell her who. jt was. Sfil» “answered without being asked, “He’s in Hong Kong on business.” I nearly cried with relief. In the following days, DC didn’t get better. No one came to work. The town was desolate. A third of the people who usually fill the streets dared enter the city. It would have felt like a ghost town if it weren’t for the flood of police and military. The yellow tape lined every street. To get into the park you had to show ID proving you worked at the State Department. The rest of us had to go around. Men in bullet proof vests with wires running from their ears stood guard at either end of the 1600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. I think the security presence made it impossible to feel that the attack was over and to turn my attention to recovery. They evacuated the Capital building again. People were voicing concerns of germ warfare. Words like “draft” and “nuclear winter” and “atomic threat” were popping up way too far from history textbooks. They were part of our daily conversation. The Washington Post front-page headlines screamed “War”. I left work a few hours early on Friday. I needed to go home home, out of DC, back to Mom and Dad, back to Rappahannock. We drove out of the city by the Pentagon, but we couldn’t see the damage from Route 110. An hour later, when we turned onto US 211, I felt immeasurably better. We drove back into Rappahannock before sunset. It was cool and beautiful and peaceful. The mountains were bright blue; they washed into the orchards and fields perfectly smoothly. Everything was in calm order. Mom was pulling weeds; the cat was stretched out across her rock. I wasn’t under the shadow of a tall building. I took a deep breath. Until I felt a weight lift as I exhaled, I had not realized how awful I had been feeling all week, how oppressive the mood was. Here the sun was clear and it didn’t feel ironic or inappropriate. Trees still grow; the mountains still stand. Here I' can tell that life is not destroyed; the world is not irreparably damaged. We have tragedies and disasters and they mar the face of our world. But in time, it grows over and there is something soothing about that. The calm that we all felt after the crowds had dispersed on Tuesday, as we walked home after dinner, was, to me, the eye in the calm of the storm. The hysteria of Tuesday morning was not an unjustified overreaction for the people around me. But I am more terrified now than I have ever imagined in my life. Now in our pain and our fear we are hearing calls for war. This scares me more. War means more deaths. War means that those of us who have not yet suffered a direct personal loss will be given another occasion to do so. It means that we will lose our brothers and our boyfriends to Traffic From Page A5 There are other traffic implications. Massive development at Clevenger’s Corner may affect the response times of some of Rappahannock County emergency services equipment. Getting an ambulance to the Fauquier Hospital may take longer. Rappahannock County commuters may be joining a “rolling” rush hour. If headed for Northern Virginia and leaving early at 5:30 a.m. or 6 a.m., Clevenger’s Comer commuters doing the same thing will join them. Coming home, they will be in the thick of things again. There will be more trucks on the road, the number depending on the nature of the commercial and light industrial development at Clevenger’s Comer. Trash from 9,000-11,000 people in the area may be trucked across Rappahannock County, on its way to a giant landfill in Page County. There will increased air pollution. There will be noise pollution. A rural environment will slowly shift to a suburban environment. Finally, there is the new traffic phenomenon of driver distraction, an increasing cause of accidents. Vehicles have become extensions of the home and office. Entertainment is on board: radios, tape/CD players, and now TWVCRs for nondrivers. People read while driving. Being always in touch is a growing trend with cell phones and links to the battle and that those of us who get to stay here can live under the shadow of missile launchers and the constant threat of another attack. The Pentagon alone would; have been the most enormousterrorist attack in the history of the United States. New; York’s losses were more than thirty times that. We have lost enough. I wish I felt we were tending to our wounds rather tharf preparing for battle. * Internet for e-mail, news, stock' quotes, and sports. Business wheeling and dealing is carried on whil^ going from point A to point B.; The new wave is family prob-* lem resolution while driving.; Map directions, traffic conditions, tourist information, and vehicle location will soon be downloaded to drivers. Food and drink consump-1 tion in vehicles on the go is common. The more traffic you are in, the more driver distrac-v tion may directly affect you by its accident potential. Where did the 2010 traffic figures come from? A methodology was used that tracked normal traffic growth for the past; 40 years on US 211, and over the past 35 years for Route 229* Trend lines were run out td 2020. Development growth by year was added. Development traffic growth, made use of “trip generation” data from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) or VDOT. These figures are based on specific land uses. Example: VDOT notes an average single-family dwelling generates 10 trips per day. The Centex development in four phases from 2002 through 2020 was considered. Three meetings were held with the VDOT Culpeper Residency at which time information was reviewed and advice provided on calculation methodologies and trip generation rates. -; It may be a little daunting driving US 211 and Route 229 in the future. This is the second in an occasional series on Clevenger’s Comer and its possible developmental impact on Rappahannock County. At our Hospital, 98% of our doctors are board certified in their specialties. When you consider that only 65% of physicians are certified nationally, you begin to appreciate our doctors'ongoing commitment to their profession and our community. To specialty. They then need to meet a wide variety *; of criteria, including having approved training and taking comprehensive exams. We're proud that so. many of our doctors have earned this important - recognition. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 September 19, 2001 www.timescommunity.com In Brief Fourth annual wine festival set Mark your calendars because the fourth annual wine festival is only weeks away at Sharp Rock Vineyards! The festival will be held ph Saturday, Oct. 6 from noon until 5 p.m. and will include an Afternoon of wine tasting and gourmet treats. • This year’s festival will feature local apples, pates, Summerfield venison sausage, Our Lady of Angel’s country cheese along with other gourmet cheeses and salads. Blades of Grass, a blue grass band, will be back by popular demand to entertain the crowd for the afternoon. " For additional information call Sharp Rock Vineyards at 9899700. 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 musical instrument of choice. 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. 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. 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. Registration deadline is Sept. 22. Cost is $35 for the early bird discount and $45 for regular fee. For information call 829-9182. Shepherd’s Play open auditions : -. The Ki Theatre is happy to once again sponsor the Shepherd’s Play. As a celebration Of hope and love, the play has been performed by farmers and townspeople for over six cpnturies. Our community has ' performed the play for nearly a decade. Those interested in performing in this year's production should come to Ki Theatre Sunday, Sept. £3 from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be ; room for all community members - wishing to participate. 1 , For those new to the ! Community, you are encouraged td participate. Singers, actors, . instrumentalists (recorder and cello) and helpers are all invited. For the first time there will also be ; nonspeaking roles for children. • • Directing the production will be Pam Fletcher, Betsy Toth, Evelyn ; Oyster, Beth Levick and Lyt Wood. The play will be performed during Colonial Christmas weekend, Dec. 7, 8 and 9. Instrumentalists , should contact Lyt Wood at 9879503, all others contact Claudia I Mitchell at 675-2146. 6‘ Identifying your backyard birds % Backyard / Happenings ' Jim Bywaters There are several things to consider when watching and identifying backyard birds. First, you will need a good field guide. Secondly, a good pair of binoculars will bring your backyard birds up close and in focus. And thirdly, you will need to follow a few pointers on how to identify that new bird. Having a good field guide handy as you watch birds visiting your yard is one of the most important steps in identifying backyard birds. I recommend the Stokes and Peterson field guides, these guides and several others can be found at your local bookstore. Take your time and choose the field guide that you find to be the easiest for you to use. Leaf through your field guides often to become familiar with the wonderful variety of birds that inhabit your Virginia Piedmont backyard. A good pair of binoculars is not a necessity for the backyard birder but they will make identifying birds much easier. The mark of good binoculars is that they make you feel as if you are simply seeing through your own eyes, only closer. Only you can decide how much magnification you can hold steadily, how much weight is comfortable and if they work well with eyeglasses. Once you have your field guide and binoculars you are ready to begin identifying birds. A few guidelines can help you narrow down the search in your field guide as a new visitor stops at your feeding station. Look for the following identifying characteristics of the bird you want to identify. An important first step to identifying the bird is to ask yourself “how big is the bird?” The easiest way to do this is to compare it to another wellknown bird. Is it as big as a robin or as small as a goldfinch? Is the bird fat or skinny, long or short? Observe the overall color and appearance of the bird. For example, is it mostly blue or red? Next, identify unique field marks such as a black head, white stripes on the wing bars, yellow belly or white spots. Notice the shape and size of the beak. Is it short and stocky like that of a seed eating bird? Or is it long and slender like an insect eating bird. The beak is an important clue to the family and type of bird you are trying to identify. Organize birds into family groups that share certain structural characteristics. Identifying family resemblances is often helpful in identifying birds you see around here. A good example is the Picidae family, which are quickly recognized as woodpeckers. This would narrow your search. Behavioral traits also provide some good clues. Is it a perching bird? Is it visiting your birdfeeder? Or is it foraging on the ground? Is it a water bird? Or is it a hummingbird? Using this general classification will make identifying these birds in your field guide easier. In my Flint Hill backyard I often hear a bird before I see it. Learning to identify the specific song or call of a certain bird enabled me to become a better birder and easily recognize the bird. Learning the sounds of birds may well become as essential to you as your field guide and binoculars. Many of the field guides will have information about bird songs as well, if not, the Stokes or Peterson Birding by Ear Series is a good source to help learn bird songs. Next time you are out taking a walk, stop and listen. A bird’s song can tell you to start looking for it. Knowing the identity of the birds that visit your feeders and plants is key information for planning the most bird-friendly yard you can. If you spot a bird in your yard all you can do is admire it. If you identify that bird you can do a little research and learn ways to entice the bird to return to your backyard. You do not have to know the name of every bird you see but recognizing birds will make you feel more connected to the feathered visitors that share your backyard. It is like knowing the names of flowers in your garden, it makes them seem more like friends. 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 P.O. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. Jazz guitarists return to Theatre Gene Bertoncini and Frank Vignola, two famous jazz guitarists from New York, return for a third year to the Theatre at Washington, Va., on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. Their previous concerts here have drawn large and appreciative audiences from a wide area. Bertoncini’s fluid technique and lyricism have won him international praise and such accolades as the “Segovia of jazz.” He recently returned from performing solo in a Jazz Festival held on the Queen Elizabeth II, giving concerts in London and Ireland, and lecturing at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Over the years he has performed or recorded with many of the jazz greats, such as Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, and Wayne Shorter and, among distinguished vocalists, Tony Bennett, Carmen McRae and Lena Horne, Vic Damone and Edye Gorme. He has also performed with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. The Washington Post, praising the “chaste lyricism” of his unaccompanied playing, called a solo appearance - in New York City the best jazz concert of 1999. In addi tion to an active performing and recording schedule, Bertoncini teaches at the Eastman School of Music, the New England Conservatory, New York University and the Banff School of Fine Arts. The New Yorker describes Bertoncini as “an affecting, highly original guitarist who moves easily back and forth between classical and jazz guitar.” Born in 1965, Frank Vignola began playing guitar at the age of five. During his youth he spent hours listening to the music of legendary guitarists Django Reinhardt, Joe Pass, and Johnny Smith, gaining inspiration, as well as understanding achieved by slowing down the records to analyze the complexities of their style. Recognized as one of the most exciting young guitarists on the jazz scene today, Vignola has performed or recorded with artists ranging from Chet Atkins, Madonna, Woody Allen, Ringo Starr, the Boston Pops Orchestra, and countless legends from the golden era of jazz. He performs regularly in New York City with the Les Paul Trio. Gray Ghost sweeps second International Wine competition For the second time this year, Gray Ghost swept an international wine competition! The most recent accolades were bestowed in the sixth annual Wine Lovers’ Consumer International Wine competition held in Washington, D.C. Aug. 16-18 wnere uray unost was awarded six medals. Silver medal winners included the 1998 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2000 Reserve Chardonnay, 2000 i Chardonnay and 2000 Adieu. The 19 9 9 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2000 Cabernet Franc were both awarded Bronze medals. This competition is a unique wine judging where consumers evaluate wines entered in the competition, conducted in conjunction with the Tasters Guild National Membership Convention. Competition director, M.R. Barrett, commented: “The consumer loves Gray Ghost wines! That is evident by the fact that every wine entered was awarded!" These awards come on the heels of two other prestigious events. Gray Ghost was awarded a Silver on the Adieu and a Bronze on the Chardonnay in the Indy International Wine Competition. Gray Ghost received three medals at the Amenti del Vino Wine Competition in Mystic, Conn. The awards included Silvers for the adieu and Seyval Blanc and a Bronze for the 1998 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Gray Ghost Winery can be contacted at 9374869. Bertoncini and Vignola have together recently recorded “Meeting of the Grooves,” soon to be released by Azica Records. Tickets for the concert at the r Theatre at Washington on Sept. 29 are $15 for adults, $5 for students 18 and under. Reservations are recommended. Phone 540-675-1253 or e-mail TheatreVA@aol.com. Bridget Jones’s Diary at The Theatre Friday By Joanne Hilty Rappahannock News Writer “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” a romantic comedy, is a faithful adaptation of British author Helen Fielding’s bestselling, highly amusing novel in diary form about the . inimitable Ms. Jones (Zellweger), a 32-year-old self-described “single-1 ton” who toils as a publicist for |t‘ f London publishing house. The film shows at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington oft Friday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. They call her Bridge-thoae who know her. She iB overweight, gallumpish and wears appalling clothes. Bridget Jones lives alone, eats, smokes and drinks too much and worries about not having a ^boyfriend. She works in the publicity department, of a small | London publisher fend appears to ■ do very little badly. Her parents split up, which causes her dad (Jim Broadbent) to | go to pieces and her mum (Gemma Jones) to run off with an obvious homosexual. she struggles to lose 20 pounds, attempts to cut back on her copious drinking and smoking, Bridge wavers between two potential suitors. The first is the frosty, badly dressed Mark Darcy {Colin Firth), whose last name should tip off fans of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, from which “Bridget Jones” draws its inspiration, that this man is worthy of consideration. The more dashing alternative is Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), Jones's devastatingly attractive but promiscuous boss. , Zellweger, who continues to impress as a contemporary incarnation of Doris Day, more than holds her own with her leading men, both of whom glow, and a strong supporting cast. Joel Siegel from Good Morning America calls it “terrific fun, one of the best films of the year! It's great! If you loved “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and “Notting Hill,” you’ll love this movie more...it’s funnier!” The movie is rated R and run* 95 minutes.

M-I.n i! IIHI.1 " "IN . j; 1 . Hir' fH Church A Activities 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. FT Baptist Pastor: Dan Vowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Homecoming at Five Forks Five Forks Regular Baptist Church will hold its annual homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 23 beginning at 10 a.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Hoover Heflin of Front Royal. The morning service will be followed by dinner on the grounds. Afternoon speaker will be Rev. Wayne Richards of Luray. All are welcome. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Youth Day celebration set Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill invites you to help celebrate Youth Day on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. There will be inspirational music and the praise dancers presented by For Christ Ministries. All are welcome. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., worship 11 Tuesday: Bible study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Youth Night 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Choir meets 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. New 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. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Sept. 23 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. Carl Fromell and Lora Leigh Marsh L. Marsh - C. Ebom plan May wedding Lora Leigh Marsh of Manassas and Carl Fromell Eborn Jr. of Washington are pleased to announce their engagement. Ms. Marsh, daughter of Leslie Marsh of Round Top, Texas, is a 1995 graduate of Austin College and a publications coordinator for CH2M HILL, a civil engineering firm in Herndon. Mr. Eborn, son of Betty Eborn of Washington, is a 1995 graduate of Virginia Intermont College, and a local freelance photographer. The couple plan a May 2002 wedding. Viewtown highlights The Dodson family reunion was held on Sunday with 100 family and friends attending. Everyone had a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson and Charles Dodson Jr. hosted a birthday party for their granddaughter, Susan Weaver of Culpeper at their home on Saturday. Nicole Frazier of Madison is home from Culpeper Hospital and doing great. Happy birthday wishes are extended to Alice Grigsby whose day was Sept. 18. Viewtown residents are reminded of the fall festival at the Forest Grove School on Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Saturday, Oct. 6. All proceeds will benefit the Forest Grove Cemetery Fund and fun for the entire family is planned for the day. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. I Have something to say about public issues? Write a letter to the editor! Amissville prepares for fall activities The events of last week, I’m sure is still on everyone’s mind. Our country has suffered an unspeakable loss. What we must do now is try to help those in need and try to help our children understand that they are safe. We have to put our trust in God and the leaders of our great country, to do the right and just thing. If you have not given blood, give. If you can take food items to a collection site, do so. If all you can do is pray, then pray. Whatever you can do, do it. Now is the time for us to come together and count our many blessings, and to stop worrying about stuff that doesn’t matter. Life is too short and all we have is each other and our faith and hope in our country and God. Take time to call someone you haven’t talked to in awhile or a family member that you have had a disagreement with. Live life to the fullest and embrace what you have. I know our little community in Amissville sends its heart felt sorrow and sympathy to the victims of this horrible tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have been affected in anyway 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. The group meets every Monday and Thursday from 10 am to noon. Tbys are provided; crafts and activities are planned. Optional field trips are also planned. Minimum dues are collected to defray the cost of the rent. Call Kim Whitman at 341-7488 for information. There are a couple weeks left until 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 Girl Scouts will be Amissville ; , By AMY HITT ' 937-3401 here, both the Republican and* Democratic parties will have, booths; there will be raffles, silent auction, mu§ic, Rappahannock Lions Club, the Lazy S Llama ranch will have a display at the festival grounds and of course plenty of great 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 Country Store, will have a Pickin’ Party O^t. 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. They-yvijlhave pork barbecue, a 4-H bake' • sale and 50/50 raffle, and of course, hand dipped ice cre^nji, " For more information contact. Brad at 937-5373. v The Amissville Ruritans Christmas Decorating Contest, is open to all residents of .the Amissville and Viewtown area. The judging will be done by members of the Ruritans and will be on Dec. 21 and 22. Entiy. forms for the contest will b«t available at Hackley’s Store, and at the fall festival at the Ruritan booth. Forms must be submitted by Dec. 15 in order to partici--, pate. The fee for either night-, time or daytime decorationswill be $10. You may enter both, categories if you wish. There will be prizes of $50 for first place, $25 for second place, and a turkey for third place for both categories. Contact Amy Hitt for more information at 9373410 or amyrappnews@aol.com. All proceeds go to support the Amissville Ruritans. Have a safe week, and try tperyoy the cooler weather. Dance classes set SynergyDance and its founding director, Charmaine Lee, will lead a one-day Tribal Belly Dance workshop on Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Child Care and Learning Center on Mt. Salem Avenue (the old Washington School). The workshop is for those who’d like an all-at-once, indepth, 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.” For more information calf SynergyDance at 987-8734, t>r 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.synergy dance.com. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING" U. 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Youth mission trip touches hearts 21 enjoy Tennessee mission trip By Sarah Langelle Rappahannock News Writer Seventeen youth and four adults gathered this summer at the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville to leave for a mission trip sponsored by the Shiloh Baptist Association and two local churches, F.T. Baptist and Reynolds. The destination was the Wherry Housing Project, an abandoned neighborhood that is being reclaimed by Christian volunteers to provide affordable housing in Smryna, Tenn. 'The 21 people, complete with luggage, loaded into a small, white church bus and a Dodge Durango. After driving all day they stayed oYetnight in a campground in Bristol, Tenn. and the next day arrived at their destination, the mission house in . the neighborhood where they would be working. ' The next four days were spent doing work of various kinds. Some people painted and did electrical work, while others mowed lawns. A small group led Vacation Bible School for the children of the neighborhood. Each pferson chose the type of work they wanted to do and worked hard to accomplish as much as possible in the tirrte they were there. 'One afternoon, all 21 people left Wherry project to spend the evening serving dinner to needy people at the Union Mission in downtown Nashville. Chris Clough commented that, “It is an experi Photo courtesy of Jon Heddleston MISSION TRIP WORKERS: Top row, left to right: Brian Johnston, Austen Rhein, Alex Sittorius, Tanya Yowell, Dan Yowell, Blake Yowell. Middle row, left to right: Amanda Sims, Sarah Langelle, Kevin Yowell, Tessa Weakley, Kae Yowell, Chris Clough. Front row, left to right: Jim Fantaci, Joy Heddleston, Bret Heddleston, Taylor Yowell, Ally Yowell, Courtney Yowell, April Heddleston, Joe Langelle. Jon Heddleston, pastor of Reynolds, photographer, not pictured. ence that words can’t explain.” He was “shocked that they use money on things like drugs, instead of things they need.” The group served 380 people that night. It was a very different kind of experience and it was good for the group to see what the people there are like. Austen Rhein of Washington said, “The opportunity we had to help others was very valuable. The opportunities were great - different things helped different people.” Amidst all of this hard work, the group did manage to have some fun times, too. They were able to take in some sights in Nashville, eat at the Hard Rock Cafe, and spend an evening at a shopping mall. As the group prepared to leave, they took their last glimpses of the place they called home for the past few days. The trip had been wonderful. Once again everyone left taking something special home with them when they were only expecting to give something. They will never forget the people they met, like Tom, the wheelchair bound man. Tom greeted everyone with God’s love, and went around the housing development picking up trash. The people who led the Vacation Bible School won’t forget the hugs and smiles from the little children with whom they spent time. They won’t forget the “God bless yous” and touching smiles as they served food at the Union Mission. Sarah Langelle, a former Rappahannock resident and member of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, returned to Sperryville to attend her third mission trip with her brother, Joe. Prayers of concern extended This has been one week that none of us will ever forget. What started out as a beautiful fall morning, soon turned into chaos. With modem technology we could sit in our living rooms and watch these terrible acts of the terrorists as they unfolded. Our prayers go out to all the families of those who are missing and to the families who have lost loved ones. We continue to pray for the safety of those who are working each hour of each day, trying to recover the missing, and Sperry ville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 to clean up the terrible destruction of the two World Trade Towers and the Pentagon. Methodist homecoming set for Sunday, Sept. 23 Plan now to attend homecoming services for the Flint {Jill United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 12:30 p.m. at the fire hall. * A covered dish dinner will be held followed by a program &y the Shorb Brothers. Regular worship services for Sept. 23 will be held at 8:45 a.m. with the pastor, the Rev. Berlin Shorb. The public is welcome. ! On Saturday Christine yest, Rodney Vest and Michael V0s.t motored to New Castle, Va.* to tour the hotel once Owned by Christine’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Henry Looney in the late 1800’s. * - The Craig County historical Society organized (he hotel in 1980 and turned it fnto a museum. •; They also visited Barbour’s Creek where Christine, was bor» and raised and saw other places of interest while in the &rea, It was a very interesting trip especially for Christine. I 'The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 11 I • 'Mil IH \ Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 a.m. The pastor, Robert Goff will deliver the message. The public is welcome. Michael and Janet Vest arrived on Friday to visit Mrs. Christine Vest. Our prayers go out to all those on the sick list and for the disaster in New York and Washington, D.C. and to the leaders of our nation. Recently Grady Vest, Rodney Vest, Michael Vest, Lynn Atkins and Nelson Atkins Jr. visited Clarence Jones at New Londan, Va. Mr. Jones was formerly from Flint Hill. Have a great week and enjoy the fall like days. Memorial set up at Lord Fairfax College ; • phi Beta Lambda (Future Business Leaders of America) {$ hosting a memorial at Lord Fairfax Community College, Fauquier Campus. The memorial will be set up in the foyer OfWolk Hall. <; Please bring items of affection such as Teddy bears, flowers, cards, etc. to place here in memory of those who have lost their lives in New York and Washington D.C. All toys will be kept and donated to “Toys for Tots” in December and all cards will be forwarded to the Red Cross for distribution to New York and Washington D.C. after the memorial ends on Friday, Sept. 21. If you have questions or need additional information contact Tommy MCuin in the Business Office of Lord Fairfax Community College at 540-351-1508. Life will go on, but it certainly will be with many changes. One e-mail really said what we are thinking: “You hit the World Trade Center But you missed America You hit the Pentagon But you missed America You used helpless Americans Bodies to kill other innocent American people But you missed America You were a poor marksman You still missed America We don’t just live in America America lives in us.” We pray for leadership and guidance in all the decisions that need to be made. God bless all of you for all you have done. Mrs. Grace Gagner of Springfield visited with Mrs. Ruby Dwyer last week. Congratulations! To Machelle and Scott Montgomery of Sperryville on the arrival of their new daughter. Macey Lee was bom Aug. 30 and weighed eight pounds, 12 ounces. She has two proud brothers, Benjamin and William. Mr. David Tyner, “Bud”, who had been a resident of Rappahannock County in his earlier years, died Sept. 13 at the Village Nursing Center in Fork Union. He is survived by his wife Jenny, daughter Brenda, and mother Mrs. Ethel Atkins TVner. God bless America and don’t forget to display the American flag. Make it a good week! WILKINS’ Our 54,h Anniversary dualitij footwear p- - - -if #1 iTf MnjKij ft !jf jy 1 ■' Mmm A| -V „ jggsla , -- i | '^X S * Hours: Open Mon. thru Thurs. 9:30 to 6 pm; r Fri. 9:30 to 8 pm; Sat. 9:30 to 5 pm T S. Loudoun St. Matt. Old Town Winchester (540)667-5600 witkinsshoe.com 1-888-737-5967 _ GENERAL 01 Upcoming Events Hunting licenses available Hunting licenses are in and now available from Jean □Hard, Agent for Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. To obtain yours or for more information call 675-7171 or 6753670. Aerobic classes planned Ongoing aerobic classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For additional information call Beth Levick at 635-6149 Organizational meeting set The primary mergers 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 675SI 28. 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. 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. Karate classes underway Shorin-Ryu Okinawan karate classes are currently underway 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. 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. Fire and rescue picnic slated The Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue picnic will be held on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Flint Hill fire department. Everyone is invited. Those attending should bring a covered dish. Drinks will be provided. Featured events will include guest speakers, Air Care helicopter, antique fire trucks, state of the art 2001 fire truck, games for old and young and fun for the entire family. 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. Shooting match slated The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company is currently sponsoring a shooting match on Friday nights beginning at 7 p.m. Rules are 12 gauge shotguns; 25 yard shooting range; no scopes, no sleeves and 36 inch barrel maximum length. Clay artists show at Gallery 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 time-honored 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. Blue Moon schedule Blue Moon Cafe will host the BBC Band on Saturday, Sept. 22. Open Mic is held each Thursday evening. 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 11 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. Special program planned Transparenting, a program for divorcing parents to learn how to help their children adjust to the changes related to divorce will be offered by Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board. Classes will be offered at Fauquier on Sept. 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. and at Madison on Oct 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. Call 347-7620 or 948-5911 for information and to register. 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. RRRC’s 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. 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. Call Kim Whitham at 341-7488 for more information or directions. Corn maze open on weekends The com maze at the Archwood Green Bams in The Plains will be open weekends September through October. For more information contact owners/operators, Kate and Hub Knott at 364- 2522.

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ISO a fun. outgoing SWM. 22 35, for friendship Ad# 4220 YOUNG AT HEART This sweet SWF, 60, fullfigured brown hair'eyes. enjoys traveling nights out She's ISO honest humorous SWM. 55-60 for friendshio Ad# 4226 WHAT A WOMAN! Petite, pretty, easygoing, honest SHF, 42 5\ 120lbs N S who is a oneman-woman Seeking a sincere, honest SWM, 4252, for music, dancing, theater and mote Ad#.4235 INTERESTED? Childless SWF 45 5 . 125lbs.. N/S seeks SWM, 55-65. for LTB Ad* 4232 GIVE ME A CALL! Attractive, outgoing DBPF 40. 57 full-figured, N/S. enjoys travel and family time. Seeking secure S8M 32-55, for LTR Ad# 4221 ARE YOU FUN? Easygoing, spiritual SF 43 b‘6'. 120lbs dark hair likes music walks and working out ISO N/S attractive SWM 34-45. for a friendship Ad# 4216 NICE SMILE Affectionate. intelligent SWCF, 5 4 130tbs, 63. likes reading languages fine arts and walking. ISO WCM, 64-69 non-smoker/dnnker for a ITR Ad# 3603 CALL TODAY! Attractive, educated DWF. 69, N/D. N/S. enjoys reading, traveling and dining Seeking an intelligent, funlovmg SWM, 69-75, lor a friendship Ad# 2504 SEEKING SOULMATE Petite DWF. 50, blond hair, blue eyes. M'S enjoys dining out, movies, beaches, quiet evenings weekend getaways ISO loving kind, considerate financially secure D/SWM. 4555. N/S. who loves laughter and having fun Frederick Ad# 3571 ISO YOU FOR LTR I Fun SWF 62 5 3'. 1tQlbs N/S. likes running skiing, sports, music travel Seeking sincere fun SWM 59 MS. similar interests Ad# 4199 FIND OUT MORE! I'm an attractive SWF 65. 5 5". 168ibs MS. seeking SWM 45-60 for friendship and more If you want to talk about interests and getting together please call me Ad# 4184 LOOKING FOR YOU!! Outgoing SWF 39 5'6". 130lbs. red. brown hair green eyes enjoys walei sports, reading movies dining and cooking ISO SWM. 37 53, secure dark features and fun times Ad# 3347 SMALLTOWN GIRL DWPF 43. 5'8”. 123lbs. brown hair and eyes, likes outdoor activities, beaches and concerts ISO intelligent SW/H/AM. 35-45. for LTR. Ad# 4204 LET S TALK WPF, 67. N/S. 5'3'. medium build, likes theatre, dining out and traveling. Seeking SWPM. 60-68. outgoing and tnendly for same Ad# 4197 HOW ABOUT U? SWF. 47, 5'5", medium build, blond, green eyes, likes traveling, music and beaches. ISO SWM, 4255, to spend quality time together Ad# 4194 NO COUCH POTATOS SWPF, 41. N/S 54". 135lbs . outgoing, fun energetic, loves camping, concerts cooking ISO SWM, 37-50. similar interests. tor LTR Ad# 4156 SHARING LAUGHTER WF, 57, 55'. trim build, sandy hair, green eyes, enjoys outdoors, romantic evenings, cooking and more Seeking handsome and strong SWM. 48-64 to spend time with Ad# 4166 VERY FRIENDLY Outgoing BF 49. 5', 118lbs/ loves cooking, sewing, music and horseback riding Seeking SBM 50-59 to spend time together. Ad# 4137 GINGER SEEKS FRED SWF. 74 youthful, slender, fun, attractive, outgoing. N/D, into dancing Seeks SWM 70-78, for casual times Ad# 4144 SHOW ME THE TOWN SWPF. 33. 5 7" brunette, attractive, slim health conscious easygoing, upbeat, enjoys jogging, blading, dining Seeks D/SWM 2545, tall, nice positive for friendship. dating Ad# 4136 HOPELESS ROMANTIC Semi-retirod SBF. 48. 57'. 140lbs , ambitious outgoing. enjoys being wined and dined, cooking, music, traveling ISO SM 40-50. for friendship first Ad# 4143 THE SIMPLE THINGS ISO SA/H/WPM, 50-56, college graduate I am a SACPF. 52, enjoys nature, reading, museums, cooking. good sense of humor Ad# 3799 RESPECT This playful SBF. is 30, 6'. with dark brown hair and light brown eyes She enjoys reading, sports, scary movies and cooking. She is seeking a SM 2850. wtio can be honest with himself Ad# 4125 NO MAMAS BOYS Open, honest SWF, 45. 5 6”, red hair blue eyes She enpys classical to operas, bike riding, long drives dancing and city life She is seeking a rugged SM. 35-60, who can make life count. 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N/S. for friendship, maybe more Ad# 4076 LIVELY UP YOURSELF Active, fit SWF 34. 53 . lQ7ibs . upbeat seeks an outgoing SWM 25-45. who also enjoys water sports beach sports, sky sports, concerts, life Rockville Ad# 4106 LIFE BEGINS AT 55 Classical music, sunsets, theater gardening tennis swimming, skiing SCUBA diving are some interests of this friendly SAF, 55 5’2’\ 110lbs . seeking an active, genuine SWM, 60: 65, N/S, for possible LTR. Ad*.4080 HONESTY FIRST Affectionate, shy SAF. 63 5 4" 129lbs enjoys travel, dining movies dancing. Bingo ISO SWM 65-66. for LTR Ad# 4112 DOWN-TO-EARTH SBF 36. loves singing, dancing, outdoors, dining on the water Seeks friendship with an educated SM. 36-59 Children are fine Ad# 4084 THIS IS FOREVER SWPF, 40 5 T attractive, educated honest, hardworking, 2 youngsters ISO SWM, 28-68, who is looking to get married and have children Ad# 3863 SMILES AND GIGGLES SBF 22. 5 8". full-figured braided hair, light skin, confident, enjoys music, movies, fun times, good conversations, ISO SBM, 21-27 for friendship. Ad# 4066 SWEET AND SINCERE SWF, 45. 5 2”, blonde hair, blue eyes, height/weight proportionate, enjoys wine tasting, travel swimming ISO attentive SWM, 45-55, with similar interests Ad# 4056 TRUE LOVE! Attractive blonde athletic SWF. 35 56’, enjoys rollerblading. sports cycling. ISO SWM. 35-42 6V for friendship Ad# 4048 GROW OLD WITH ME Fun loving SWF 60. 5*7". 155lbs . enjoys dancing horseback riding dining out etc seeking honest, open sincere SWM. 5870 with similar interests No games Ad# 4046 IN A POSITIVE WAY Self employed WWWPF. 45 enjoys the outdoors. waHung painting flea markets movies ISO easygoing good matured honest SWCM 40 60 for a relationship Ad# 4062 A LOT OF FUN Cheerful friendly SHF 19 5‘3\ lOOtbs college student enjoys soccer the beach movies clubbing traveling. ISO friendly outXomg SH/WM 20 29 d# 4054 IS THAT YOU? SF. 32 5 6'. 140lbs. ISO nice, down-to-earth, outgoing. energetic SBM. 2740. 6' or taller, who likes going out. weekend trips Ad# 4061 FOREVER YOUNG Athletic, outgoing SWF 45. 5'. tOOIbs . brown hatr/eyes. enjoys lively conversations writing, working out. beaches, dancing, looking for funny and active SM. with a slrong personality for friendship, possibly more. 35-46 Ad# 3988 NONE BETTER Attractive SWF 63 5 7". with blondish'brown hair, who likes meeting new people, going to the theatre. swimming and taking long walks. ISO a kindhearted WM, 59-68. who shares similar qualities and interests Ad# 1237 ENTER MY LIFE Amusing SHF 36. enjoys sunsets, dancing beaches. ISO faithful, outgoing social SWM. 25-45 who likes to have fun1 Ad# 4021 FUN TIMES AHEAD SHF, 19, N'S. outgoing, enjoys beaches, music and movies ISO SWM 19-29 for friendship first and chill out with Ad# 4018 WHAT TO DO? Independent SBF 26, 5 3 114lbs , outgoing, enjoys anything new and spontaneous ISO SM. 24-30. who is their own person Ad# 4015 N/S AND N/D!!!! SWF. 41 5 3'. full-figured red head friendly enjoys her child, cooking swimming and biking ISO SWCM. 30-69. honest and thoughtful Ad# 4006 iviuo i n«vt i livid SWF. 48. 57". green eyes. 125lbs , enjoys walks, mountains, fishing and country rides. ISO SWM, 48-54, clean cut handsome and laid-back Ad# 4004 LET'S TALK SWF. 46. 5’5". brown hair hazel eyes, loves bowling, movies, theater, backgammon computers ISO SWM. 40-49. honest, respectable, humorous, romantic Ad# 3998 CHECK ME OUT SHF 18. 5'3" 115lbs., • hazel/brown eyes, enjoys soccer, going out and having fun ISO a delightful respectful SHM. 18-25. for friendship Ad#.3989 POSSIBILITIES Outgoing SBF, 38. 53". 130ibs black hair, likes the outdoors, museums, parks, weekend getaways ISO a friendly SBM. 35-43, for companionship Ad# 3972 SUN BLEACHED SWF, 45 5'. likes her pets and loves the outdoors, hiking, camping, boating fishing, traveling, live music, dancing, movies, dining out. ISO SM. 35*50, for LTR Ad# 3986 GET TO KNOW ME College-educated, South American SHF 55, enjoys going out, museums, theaters parks, dancing cooking reading and much more. ISO a SWM 55-65 Ad# 3976 SHORT AND SWEET Outgoing BF 55, N/S. likes conversation and movies, ISO a SM 50-60, for friendship Ad#.3846 AFFECTION IS HERE Outgoing WF. 58. 5’4" enjoys traveling, dancing, outdoors and gardening looking for a SM, 55-68, for fun and friendship Ad# 3957 LAST LOVE Attractive SWF 55 5 3". petite fit, enjoys animals, boats Harleys, ISO an adventurous SWM 49-58, with similar interests, who's fit tall, nice-looking and looks to life as a vision qu©6t Ad# 3148 SHARE LIFE WITH ME SWF 43, 5 8", slim build, enjoys bike riding, tennis swimming, going to the beach, dining out. traveling out, ISO an honest, sensitive, caring SWM. 40 50 with similar interests Ad# 3463 MAKE ME LAUGH Independent, educated SWF. 46. with one child 5 6'. small to medium build, who enjoys laughing, animals kids and music ISO a communicative SWM. J5-5§. Let's talk Ad# 3093 GREAT GAL SWF. 42. 5 3'. blond hair, friendly honest outgoing, enjoys cooking walking, tennis, dancing swimming ISO a SWM, 37-48. considerate, honest friendly, ambitious outgoing enjoys cooking Ad# 3929 SPEND TIME WITH ME DWF, 53 attractive medium build. ISO SWM, 5067 who enjoys another's company Ad# 3928 LET’S GO OUT SHF, 19. shy. enjoys punk music, concerts ISO SM. 18 28 who shares same interests Ad# 3927 SOMEBODY SPECIAL SWF. 49 5,7*. 125lbs.. green eyes, strawberry/blond hair, enjoys long walks, holding hands, fishing, movies, dining out live theater, a nice glass of wine in the evening ISO a SWPM. 4854. N/S, handsome, wellgroomed, dresses nicely and tunny Ad# 3910 YOUNG LOVE She's a catch gentlemen' Active SWF, 70. young at heart, spiritual enjoys movies, traveling, walks on the beach, seeking SWM, 68-89 who is spiritual, for possible LTR Ad# 3893 DELIGHTFUL TO KNOW Happy retired WF. 67. 5 6’, 133lbs, blond hair, ha/el eyes, physically fit, enjoys life, tennis, golf gardening, football, playing organ, reading. Tv, movies. theatre ISO refined educated, commitment-minded honest WM 58-69 no drugs Ad# 3908 IS THAT YOU? Shy at first SWPF 58 5 4 ', I75ibs with short red hair, enjoys reading, reading. dining out and home improvements. ISO a kind, humorous, genuine wellrounded SWM, 52-62 Ad# 3904 BEST FRIENDS SWPF. 49. 5 . with blond hair and hazel eyes. en|oys museums, the zoo. romantic dinners, cuddling and movies ISO a downto-earth. honest S D/WWWM, 35-52, with similar interests Ad#.3899 EXOTIC FLOWER! Seeking handsome, intelligent SM. who is honest, sincere and open-minded, someone I can share a tear or smile with Ad# 363 v MAYBE IT S YOU! WF 40 who enjoys the outdoors, is seeking a WM. 32-50. for a friendship and maybe more Call me Ad# 3888 ALL FOR YOU! BF 31. 5 4 black hair. I30lbs . outgoing, enjoys dancing and trying new things ISO tall, handsome fit SM 29-45. who will spoil me. for LTR Ad# 3886 COME AND GET ME! Shy SWF 42, 5'3". I20lbs. lighl brown hair, enioys going to movies and the quiet nights at home ISO attractive, romantic SWM 34-40 Call me Ad# 3850 HIT ME UP!! SWF. 19. 5‘5". full figured, red hair, blue.'green eyes funny outgoing and friendly. likes movies, hanging out and playing pool and bowling ISO SM 20-28. for friendship Ad# 3870 UINt in « MILLIUN SBF 39. 52". 124lbs.. is very classy, intelligent, attractive, sexy, mature, open-minded, spontaneous. ISO SBM. 29-39. who is masculine, handsome. intelligent outgoing. open-minded Ad#.3861 SEARCHING FOR YOU SWF. 46. 56', short auburn hair, brown eyes, enjoys fishing, bowling, movies, the beach, weekend getaways. ISO SWM, 37-45. who is sincere, respectful and looking for a LTR. Ad#.3857 QUIET TIMES SBF 25. 5 2". I33lbs., light complexion, dark brown eyes/hair. sweet, quiet. en|oys having fun, bicycling, horseback riding, the outdoors, traveling, ISO SBM. 32-41. who likes quiet times at home and doing things together Ad# 3823 SOFT AND SENSUOUS ISO mature fun-loving SBM. 38-48. for fnendship. with DBPF. 36. who enjoys long walks, champagne, jazz by the fireplace Ad#.3798 SOUL MATE Green-eyed SWF, 52. 5‘3", blonde hair, into family, horses, the outdoors good family values ISO a SM. 48-65. who likes good American living. Ad#.3781 TRUE LOVE Warm-hearted SWF, 53. 5’5", medium build, cares for movies, history, gardening. home projects, water colors. ISO a traditional SWM 53-60. for friendship, possible LTR. Ad#.3764 WANT TO KNOW MORE? SWF, 54 height/weight proportionate, light brown hair, loves music, outdoors. gardening, history. Looking for a similar-minded SWM, 50-65, to share the day with Ad# 3611 LONELY & LOOKING SWF, 42, brown hair, green eyes, medium build. ISO a respectful SWM. 4550, to dine out with. Ad# 3740 ABOVE AVERAGE Trim SWF. 45 5‘5", blondr hair, light eyes, enjoys nature, outdoors, walking, hiking, gardening, dining in/out movies. ISO SWM, 40-58. 59" or taller. Ad#. 3729 PASSIONATE AQUARIUS Attractive, family-oriented, patient, understanding SBF, 37, 5 4", brown eyes, loves beaches, concerts, amusement parks, concerts, cookouts. ISO SM. 32-43. for an old-fashioned romance Ad#.3713 IN SEARCH OF YOU SAPF, 42. 5 4", 1 f 5lbs . enpys the beach, dancing, movies, traveling, ISO SWM, 45-55, for a good friendship and a possible serious relationship. Ad#.3735 LOOK NO FURTHER! Very outgoing SHF. 22. 5 7". 140lbs long brown hair, enjoys cooking, movies, sports, swimming and quiet times at home. ISO honest. caring, respectful and loyal SM. 24-35. who has similar interests. for LTR. Ad#.3723 THE BRIGHT SIDE Outgoing WWF, 65, 5"4\ 125!bs., blonde hair, enjoys travel, movies, music and dining out. ISO honest, caring and fun SWM. 65-75, who has similar interests for friendship first. Ad#.3722 LONELY HEARTS CLUB Active SBF, 18. loves walks, outdoors, movies, dining, adventure and good times Seeking a down-to-earth SM. 18-38. with a good head on his shoulders, for dating Ad#.3700 TAKE A CHANCE Secure, attractive SPBF, 39. home owner, kids grown Looking to establish a LTR with a SBPM, 39-49 tall, attractive, friendly, for possible romance Ad# 3698 SUMMER SIZZLER SBCF, 31. 5 7". enjoys movies, the beach, outdoors. church, dining, family stuff, theater, traveling and much more. ISO honest, caring, respectful SM. under 40. for possible LTR. Ad#.3696 SOMETHING SPECIAL Semi-retirod WWWF, 69. 5 2", 125lbs., auburn hair, likes dancing/ dining, bowling, music, sports, puzzles, reading and more Wants to meet a kind loving, fit, emotionally/financialty stable SWM. 65-80, for LTR Ad# 3691 HOLD MY HAND Upbeat DWF, 47. 5'9". short hair, blue eyes Interests include: nights out, golf, bowling, camping. traveling Seeking a fun-loving. intelligent SWM. 45-54. for romance, possible LTR Ad# 3687 SOMEWHERE OUT THERE My true love awaits and this medium-built. outgoing. happy BPF, 46 likes movies, walks, sports, is determined to find you! ISO hardworking, life-loving. commitment-minded WM. 48-55 Ad# 3549 I LL BE WAITING SWF, 42. 5 4’. proportionate, enjoys long walks, theater travel, the beach and music Seeks kind, worthy SWM, 42-53. who is a good communicator for a possible LTR Ad# 3684 ARE YOU IT? Introverted SBF 23. 5’4‘. 240lbs. light-skinned, short brown hair and brown eyes, enjoys playing cards, the movies, socializing, listening to music. Seeks carefree, amusing SM 25-35. to spend some quality time with, kids are okay Ad# 3663 GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR SWF. 40. 5’6". 130lbs.. brown hair, green eyes, seeking a handsome, brown-eyed SWM. 37-53, with dark hair and olive skin. I love boating, sailing, swimming, reading and fishing. Ad#.3621 AT THIS TIME Shy SM, 32. N'S. 5T, I65lbs . en|oys biking, music, running. ISO a sincere honest SF 25-39. for possible LTR ; and marriage Ad# 4251 LOOKING FOR ROMANCE Down-to-earth SM. 42. 5 10”, 185lbs.. very sincere, passionate, enjoys live music, reading, walking. movies and quiet times at home Seeks SWF, 22-35. medium-built, for serious relationship. Ad# 3832 KEY FOR LOCK? SWPM. 51, 6 4", 190lbs.. dark hair and eyes, enjoys movies, the Arts, working out and quiet evenings ISO a height/weight proportionate SWF, 30-45. N/S, who loves life. Ad#.2960 GET TO KNOW ME Attractive WM, 34, 5 10". I85lbs., brown hair/eyes, enjoys camping, fishing, hiking, walks on the beach, relaxing, dinners, seeking an honest SWF. 21-69, with similar interests Ad# 4186 HIGH ENERGY SWM, 35, black hair, never marned. no children, outgoing. loves science, movies, dinners. art, walks, desires to meet a SF, 25-45. with some of the same interests Ad#.4268 HUMANCc IM Trie AIR Healthy SWM. 48, 5’10", 165lbs , salt-n-pepper hair, brown eyes, outgoing, shy. love laughter, church, mountain bike riding, walks, interested in meeting Christian lady, 25-55. who likes cuddling and quiet nights Ad # 4264 JUST THE TWO OF US SHM, 33. 5’9". 165lbs.. friendly, enjoy music, dancing, movies, good times, looking for a SF. 2530. who's easygoing Ad# 4256 IT’S OUR CHOICE SWM. 55. 5 1 O’*. 190lbs., gray hair, brown eyes, friendly affectionate, like the beach, dancing, dining out. walks, travel, interested in meeting a compatible SF. 35-60. Ad# 4254 EAGER TO MEET YOU SBM, 31. 6 . 180lbs.. lowkeyed, enjoys writing, basketball, traveling, drawing, movies, music, seeking nice lady. 18-36. to do things with. Ad# 4249 LET’S HOOK UP SBM, 24, N/S. 5*11". 160lbs., shy but outgoing, likes music, poetry, writing, education, ISO an openminded, confident SBCF. 18-24 Ad#.4171 ^ucceJd /itoried My ad caught her eye. Kelly was browsing the internet when she found my ad. With one click of the mouse our lives changed forever. We’ve been together ever since. We can’t thank you enough, we will forever be grateful/ Find US online at: www.datemaker.com/leesburg .a no :l ijon too can yet wliat your Op dcsirei. KIND AND SWEET SBF 35. 5 2”, 133lbs . light complexion, dark brown hair/eyes. is sweet quiet, enjoys traveling, bicycling, the outdoors. ISO SWM 29-40 who is nice and likes to have fun. Ad#.3822 JUST WHAT YOU NEED SWF. 49. 5. blond hair, hazel eyes, medium build, enjoys going to the Kennedy Center, romantic dinners dancing, camping fishing, ISO S.'D/'WWWM, who is laidback. sincere, romantic, looking for a best friend, companion, soul-matetype ol person. Ad# 3816 GIVE ME A TRY! SBPF 33 5 6". 170lbs . brown/ black hair, outgoing friendly, enjoys dancing sewing, cooking, exercising long walks having fun ISO SM. 40-50. intelligent. respectful responsible motivated and caring Ad# 3813 WHAT S YOUR STYLE Friendly, outgoing, WF 46. 5'6". red hair, enjoys movies, traveling, spectator sports, walking, and dining, seeks WM, 46-56, N/S. educated, humorous and hardworking. Ad# 3810 GREAT FRIENDS Are you a SM, 60^ If so, I'm an outgoing SBF. 55. who enjoys going to the movies and having fun! If this interests you. give this SBF 55. a chance! Ad# 3807 I'M FOR YOU SBF 36. N/S, enjoys reading, cooking, movies. R&B music, ISO SBM. 36-55, who is sensitive, considerate and fun to be with. Ad# 3806 HOPE YOU CALL SPBF 22. 5 7", 210lbs . red/black hair, very friendly outgoing, enjoys cooking movies books dining out, long walks, cuddling, talking ISO SM. 18-35. who is outgoing, intelligent with same interests Ad# 3789 CLASSY GIRL Confident, outgoing, friendly, employed SBF, 19. 5 3". I55lbs.. ISO independent SM. 19-27, who knows how to treat a woman, for friendship and a relationship Ad#.3717 STAY YOUNG TOGETHER Outgoing, honest and sincere SWF 57 57. N/S. brown hair, green eyes, enjoys quiet times at home, gardening, photography, the Arts and volunteer work ISO honest, caring and sincere SCWM, N/S. 52-62. who has similar interests, for friendship first Ad# 3716 JUST FRIENDS Friendly and outgoing SBF. 35. 5'3". 120lbs enjoys movies, dancing, dining out and working out ISO honest and caring SBM, 33-39. who is al60 fit, doesn't have children and just wants a casual friendship. Ad# 3712 IS THAT YOU? SWF 58, 5 5". 125lbs. with long Wond hair and hazel eyes, enjoys music, traveling, picnics, arts and crafts, the ocean and more, ISO sincere, generous. stable, humorous SWM, 55-75, N/S. Ad#.3709 SHE MOVES IN Mysterious ways! Discover how this trim, toned, dynamic WPF, 48. whos passionate about animals, expanded horizons and blazing new trails, manages to do it ail! ISO a compatible M, 39-49 Ad# 3559' HOPE TO HEAR! SWF. 50 long blonde haw. hazel eyes, enjoys dining, beaches music and the Arts ISO a SAM, 48-75. humorous stable tor LTR. Ad#.3325 OLD-FASHIONED LTR Very attractive SBF, 37. 5’4”. medium build, medium complexion, shoulderlength hair, dark brown eyes, loves working out. kids and more. Seeking a family-oriented. understanding SM, 33-42 Ad*. 3627 Men tiy Women GIVE US A CHANCE WWWM. 73. 5'11". I80lbs. considerate, seeking friendly, attractive WF, 60-70, for friendship. Ad*.4259 LET S CHAT SWM. 55. outgoing, friendly, enjoys church ISO SWF. 18-60. friendly, enjoys church. Ad* 4299 LET'S MEET SBM. 39. 59", brown eyes, 160!bs . quiet, shy, easygoing, enjoys movies, dancing ISO SWF, 45-60. with similar interests Ad* .4310 I’LL BE SEEING YOU SHM. 33 ISO SF 19-36. open-minded, who likes having fun. dancing, movies, walks, for friendship first. Ad* 4312 COME FIND ME SWM, 46. romantic, humorous loves Ihe outdoors, nature disc lockey. ISO SF, 28-45. who's tun. easygoing, intelligent, for friendship Ad* 4306 PLEASE CALL Outgoing open-minded DWM, 49. 6’2". fit. enjoys dancing, walks, movies and dining ISO WF, 39-49, fit for friendship first Ad* 4290 OPEN-MINDED SBM 50, professional artist down-to-earth, outgoing seeks F, who s honest, romantic, etc Ad* 4288 YOUNG FOREVER Looking tor a SF. 38-52, slender and family-oriented. call this SWPM. 62. who enjoys fine dining, classical music and finer living Ad#.4103 CARE TO JOIN ME? S8M, 27. 6T, 147lbs., enjoys shooting pool, clubs, movies, dining out, seeking SF. 20-31, with similar interests, for friendship. Ad# 4047 EARLY 50S SWM Aging hippie still looking for soulmate, likes nature, biking, movies ISO a kind lady with sense of humor and similar interests, tor LTR. Ad# 4105 CHEMISTY IS BOUND Outgoing DWM. 46, 511", blue eye6, likes sports, movies, traveling, outdoors, and history, seeking WF, 27-43. for conversation and friendship, possible LTR Ad# 4224 RESPECTFUL PERSON Loyal, affectionate WM, 42. loves, traveling, cooking. long drives, and the beach. ISO LTR, with a tall, happy WF, 35-43 Ad#.4238 ADD TO MY LIFE Shy WM. 44 5'8", enjoys working out, motorcycles, classic cars, seeking sincere, honest SF, 35-49, for friendship Ad# 4237 IT’S JUST ME Shy WM, 38, N/S. likes movies, sporting events, plays and theater seeking AF, 24-42, for good times and friendship Ad#.4229 HIKE TO MY HEART Shy SWM. 49, 511". 170tbs., brown hair enjoys hiking ISO fit, attractive SWF. 42-48. with similar interests, for LTR Ad# 4228 SPORTS FAN Honest SM. 42, 6\ ‘ 200fbs., like* tootball. basketball. boxing, running ISO hone6t SF 33-46 tor friendship Ad# 4223 get connected www.datemaker.com/leesburg ▼ AddfijoHat ^7 fA/o*icU... To purchase more than your free 30 words, at $1.00 per word, please send your name, address, phone # and personal ad, along with a check or money order (payable to NVS Interactive Media) or Visa or MasterCard, including expiration date and signature to PO Box 1571, Ext 135$, Williamsville, NY 14231. (10 word minimum / 45 word maximum) ‘ WILD DUDE Outgoing, comical SWM. 32. 6T\ 230tbs.. enjoys camping, fishing. ISO SW£ 22*50 to share life with, for friendship. Ad#.4227 LOOK NO FURTHERI Love is here to stay between this SWM, 50. N/S, and you: SF, 32-45 Ad#.4240 R U INTERESTED? SWM, 41, 5'Q". likes camping, fishing and going out to have a good time. ISO SF, 21-48. for casual dating Ad# 4239 LET’S HANG OUT! Handsome, laid-back SAM. 25, 5’7", 165lbs., N/S Seeking petite, laidback SF. 18-35, for clubs, music, movies and more Ad#.4236 A WARM SPIRIT SWPM, 41, 5 10”. 180lbs., is seeking a down-to-earth SF, for a iTR. who is financially secure like himself, likes healthy living and home ownership Ad# 5243 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Spend the golden years with this outgoing, humorous. attractive SWM. 62 6’2". with brown hair and hazel eyes, who seeks that special SWF, 54-64 for companionship, LTR His interests include working out. the outdoors, travolinn anH mAro Art# 1 AAA STILL KICKING WWWM, 70. 6T\ slim, attractive. ISO a pretty lady, with a good figure, then I like the same things you like. let's talkl Ad#.3061 THE SIMPLE LIFE Friendly SWM, 45. 6'5". 185lbs , brown hair, blue eyes. enjoys horses, nature, sunsets, music, family life. ISO SWF. SOSO. similar interests for friendship Ad# 3961 LET S BE ONE SWM. 75. 55”. 140lbs., athletic, outgoing, friendly, enjoys fishing, boating, traveling movies ISO a SWF, 50-69. attractive, warm, for friendship and more Ad#.4148 WHAT DO YOU WANT? Outgoing, energetic, respectful SWM, 48, 6T\ 210lbs., N/S. likes reading, plays, travel and dining. Seeking attractive SWF. 30-50 Ad# 4121 YOU CAN T GO WRONG Easygoing, very goodlooking Italian DWM, 50. 5'10'. 185lbs., college graduate, enjoys antiques, dining, movies, hiking, biking. plays, concerts. ISO a SF, 35-55, who likes to have fun Ad#.3293 LET’S GET STARTED SAM, 54. outgoing, happy, enjoys drama, cooking, shopping, gardening ISO hardworking, trustworthy SWF, 29-45. with similar interests, for friendship Ad#.4212 FRIENDS FIRST! Friendly, outgoing, smart SHM. 28, enjoys sports, having fun. ISO intelligent, cute SF. 18-35, for good conversations and lun. Ad#.4210 TIRED OF BEING ONE College-educated SWM. 56, salt & pepper hair, hazel eyes, concerts, ballgames. fishing, hiking, drives, movies. ISO SWF 37-56. to spend time with Ad# 4190 WHATEVER HAPPENS SWM 41, 6', Hu# eyes, likes sailing, dining out and more. ISO SWF 3048, with similar interests Ad* 4205 MR. FIX IT SAM. 20. 5'9', 185lb6.. brown hair and eyes, likes movies, dining out and new people Seeking sincere. honest SF, 18-25 Ad# 4202 EASYGOING GUY SWM. 46, 5 8". 190lbs . enjoys music, riding motorcycles. bowling quiet times, cuddling ISO SWF, 35-50 honest, trustworthy, with similar interests Ad# 4201 TRUE GENTLEMAN SWM, 48, home owner 6 3', brown hair and eyes, enjoys swimming, golf. Ilea markets and antiques ISO S/DWF, 26-58, lor companionship Ad# 4192 LIFE'S TOO SHORT Athletic SWM, 51, 5'10". 200lbs, attorney, likes golf, SCUBA diving and traveling Seeking attraclive SWF, 40-47. N/S, shapely and athletic Ad*.4189 A+ SWPM, 50, teacher, likes the outdoors, cultural activities and more Seeking SWF. 35-45 tor friendship first. Ad# 4172 WILL YOU CUDDLE? SWM. 27. 5'f, 150lbs., outgoing, likes music, biking. running, movies Seeking SF, 21-30, similar interest, sense ot humor, tor friendship Ad# 4195 GO GET IT GUY SWM. 51. 6'2“. 210tbs . friendly, outgoing, hardworking. likes photography bowling, softball, golf. ISO SF. similar interests 35-55 tor LTR Ad# 4178 LIGHT-HEARTED SBM, 47, N/S, 6T-. athletic build, easygoing, tun. likes reading, writing ISO SF. 35-55, similar interests tor casual relationship. Ad# .4071 For customer service call 1-800-783-6019 ext.1922, or email us at support@nvsmedia.com. Please include x1922 in the subject line. ABBREVIATIONS M Mate D Divorced H H-.spanic A Asian S Smote 1 P Professional N/S Non-smoker NA Native American O Double Dater B Black F Female C Christian W White J Jewish WW Widowed N D Non-drinker ISO In searcr of LTR Long term Relationship This publication is a community, family publication Anything appearing in The Community Meeting Place must be appropriate tor alt age6. Participants in The Community Meeting Place must be 18 years or older The Community Meeting Place is restricted to individuals seeking personal, monogamous relationships. The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject ads and voice introductions that do not meet the standards of acceptance of this newspaper This publication assumes no liability for the content or reply of a personal advertisement Readers and advertisers may wish to consider taking appropriate safeguards rt responding to ads and arranging meetings. Callers to the 1-900 system will be charged $1 99 ppr minute, plus a 99c connection lee on their monthly phone bill Touchtone phone callers will be given instructions on how to respond to a specific ad. browse male or fema.e greetings and use Datematch. For best reception, cordless telephones are not recommended. Use of this & column tor business solicitation wdi be prosecuted. 9/14 NASO 1358 MIMMR IT TAKES TWO Ybu: outdoorsy sincere, athletic SWF, 28-39, 57V Me: fit. humorous SWM. 39, N/S. You and me: enjoying outdoors activities, dining out/in. enjoying each other's company Montgomery County. Ad# 4108 LET’S GET TOGETHER Outgoing SWCM. 56. 5'9" 175lbs.. Kind, considerate, enjoys concerts, beaches, movies, fishing, cooking and more ISO SWF. 4862, with same interests, for LTR. Ad# 4168 I’M THE ONE WM, 52, 5 10", 185lbs . great sense ol humor, enjoys fishing, bowling, movies, concerts and long drives Looking for a friendly SF 35-45. with similar interests. Ad#.4160 WAITING FOR YOU WM, 36. 57". 160lbs.. blonde hair, enjoys horseback riding, golf, swimming, traveling and dining out. Seeks outgoing and fun SF, 21-40, for friendship. Ad# 4146 SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP SWM, 42. 6'4". 260lbs., very friendly, enjoys cooking, reading, music, long walks ISO an easygoing SWPF. 32-48, likes quiet time and going out. Ad#.4140 BE THE ONE Friendly, nice DWM, 64. 140lbs no children. N/S, likes movies, walking, dining in/out. country music. ISO D/SWF. 55-65. N/S. honest, trustworthy, who wants to share quality time together Ad#.4162 RIDE WITH ME SWM. 46. 58'. 190lbs., enjoys music, riding motorcycles, bowlina quiet times, cuddling. ISO SWF, 30-50, honest, trustworthy. with similar interests Ad# 4132 SOUL SEARCHING BM. 39. 57". 170lbs., friendly, easygoing, likes romantic evenings, dining out. music, sports, clubs. ISO SF. 25-40, who’s open-minded, honest, easygoing. Ad# 4133 FLY ME TO THE MOON SWM, 59. fit, humorous, romantic, monogamous, enjoys fitness, current events, theatre, astronomy Seeking SWF, 40-65, for LTR. Ad#.4142 HUMOROUS GUY SWM. 53, outgoing. 5'9’. 190lbs. enjoys music, country drives, reading^ casino’s, fine dining ISO SF, 40-55. attractive, similar interests. Ad#.4099 WAITING FOR YOU BM, 19, 5'6". nice-looking, shy. hkes quality time, going out ISO SWF, 18. for casual times. Ad#.4l35 WHATEVER HAPPENS Romantic, affectionate, easygoing SAM, 40, college educated. ISO SF. 4660. who's kind-hearted, likes traveling, for quality time Ad# 4131 UP FOR ANYTHING SWM. 42, 5'9“. 165lbs.. brown hair, blue eyes, real outdoorsy, likes all sports, the beach, dancing to oldies, picnics and friends. ISO SWF, 30-42, to be that special someone Is this you? Ad#.1064 COMMON INTERESTS SM, 48, 57", medium build, dark features He enjoys art, music, tennis, camping and family. He is seeking a SF 30-45, who enjoys the same Ad# 4113 WHITE KNIGHT Active SWPM. 48, enjoys swimming, biking, football, music, seeks a adventurous SF, 21 -60, to enjoy the finer things in life Your chariot awaits! Germantown. Ad# 4127 CHECK THIS OUT! Ambitious SBM. 25. 6'. 168lbs., enjoys movies clubbing, dining, laughter Seeks fuller-figured SF. 24-30. lor good limes, good laughs, good fun Silver Springs Ad#.4110 NU rLAYERS PLEASE Chess, drawing spontaneity, enioying life are some interests of this genuine, straight-up SBM, 34 N/S, interested in meeting a SWF. 21-40. for a real relationship Ad* 4109 PEPPER ISO SALT SBM 24, tall, black hair, originally from Africa enjoys sports, soccer especially ISO a pretty SWF 28-29, friendship first Ad* 3891 SHARE YOUR DREAMS With me. DBM 40, 6', 230tbs , enjoys the Arts, cooking, dining, sports, sharing of ideas and goals, ISO SF, 20-45 Ad* 4123 A PRINCE Charming SWM. 34 5 4", 145tbs, likes bowling, horseback riding, canoeing. volleyball Seeks goaloriented SF, 30-40, for LTR Ad* 3479 SPICE OF LIFEI Outgoing, Iriendly SBM, 22. 6', 175lbs . enjoys movies, playing basketball. seeking funny, caring SBF, 19-30. tor LTR. Ad* 4088 COMMITTED TO YOU Fun-loving, quiet SWM. 35, 61". 220lbs, enjoys music, sports, quiet times at home ISO down-toearth. serious, honest, one-man woman. t8-35 lor LTR Ad* 4081 READY TO JOIN ME? SWM, 40. 8'2". 2101b* . brown hair/eyes. enjoys reading outdoors, animals, painting, sports, seeking SWF. 25-43, tor LTR Ad* 4078 SWEETHEART SWM, 47. 5 If, 2151b*.. enjoys weightlifting, traveling, b*e nding running festivals. ISO SF. 40-47 with similar interests friends first Ad# 4073 SHY QUYI WWWM. 46 5’10“. 205lbs , brown hair/eye*, enjoys outdoors, sun the beach, movies, concerts, seeking attectioriale SWF. 40-50. with similar interests Ad* 4064 HERE I AM! i , Outgoing, fun-loving SAM. 30. 51 r. 175lbs., enjoys outdoors water, hqvigg fun. seeking fun, attractive SWF, 25-37. foi casual relationship. Ad#.406Q BE THERE FOR ME SBM 25. 5'5". 1401b* .‘ enjoys basketball and foot- • ball. ISO intelligent SVVF. 23-28. for LTR. Ad#.4051 MULTIPLY LIFE X2 r , Attractive, athletic, downto-earth. intelligent DWPM, 38. 5 9". muscular, enjoys music, sports: arli-' mats, workouts, the simple pleasures in life ISO a kind, caring, open, honest.' romantic, adventurqus. * loving D/SPF, 28-43. f6r friendship LTR Ad#.268^, ‘ SHY AT FIRST Honest SWP dad, 31. 5T1", 155lbs.. brown haiH hazel eyes enjoys movies, dining, walks, family times, ISO honest, attractive SWF 21-40 Ad#.405> 1 IN SEARCH OF YQU .. Shy, degreed SWPM 40. 5 10", 160lbs.. brown hair, enjoys the beach, quiet <times, movies. ISO SF, 4755. for LTR. Ad# 4043 r ' SOUND INTERESTING? SW dad, 47. 6'. 180tts.» brown hair, hazel eyes, enjoys tennis, the mountains, traveling, sports* concerts. ISO friendly, outgoing SWF, 37-48. ‘N/B. ’ Ad# 4044 SOMEONE LIKE YOU Easygoing, flexible SWM, 48, 5'6r, 160lbs , broym, hair, enjoys movies, sports. TV traveling, histo*, ry, ISO never married childless. Filipino SF,J3550. Ad# 4045 SUMMER ACTIVITIES SWPM, 52, enjoys theatre, dining, travel, outdoor, tennis, golf, hiking, boating. music Seeks SWF,. 35-39. for casual times 4 activities. Ad#.4041 ATTENTION: CLAIRE You responded to ad#3878, “ Hopefess Romantic", but you didn’J leave your phone number Please respond to this ad' Ad# 4039 CATCH YOUR INTEREST S8M. 26, stable, enjoys fishing, baseball basketball. blading ISO SWF. 1839. self-sufficient, for casual dating first. Ad#.4037 FRIENDS FIRST!! DPWM. 45, N/S, 229ibe.. gray hair, has humor, enjoys movies, dining, motorcycles, music and concerts ISO SWF. 38-50. with common interests. Ad# 4026 MARRIAGE MINDED Shy SBM. 35. 6T, 200lbs., light skin, enjoys cooking. staying in, movies. long drives. Seeking a mature SBF 3550, for commitment. Ad#.4014 GOOD CONVERSATIONS! SBM. 39. 56". 148!bs black hair, outgoing, enjoys working out. dancing, movies and dining. ISO SWF. 18-43. understanding and nice Ad# 4016 ENJOYMENT TOGETHER DM. 35. fit N/S outgoing, enjoys life and the company of people ISO SF. 2140, honest, small/medium build, for LTR. Ad#.40t3 DON’T LOOK BACK SWM. 55. 6'. 255lbs . ha/el eyes Likes walkina gardening, going out ISO fun-loving SWM 30-59, for good times ahead. Ad# 4009 CALL RIGHT AWAY * DWM. 51. 5’9". 184lbs.. green eyes, enjoys tfea$hes. oceans, music, Asian food. ISO healthy SWF. 40-50. N/S. for friendship. Ad# 4002 • • LET S BE HAPPY • • SWM, 37 handsome, smoker, enjoys jazz, roc*, soul, working out and yoga ISO SBF, 27-52. ft> share love togpihef. Ad#.4000 NATURAL BEAUTY Self-employed SWM. 38. I60lbs.. blonde hair, blue eyes laid-back, into thy outdoors, music dirnrig in or out ISO of SF. 34-41, who enjoys the simple things in life. Ad# 37491 - HOPELESS , ROMANTIC . * Humorous kind WM, 35, 6 4", 195lbs , brown hair, blue eyes, greal sense of humor, a good listener enjoys the beach, reading, basketball, workouts. TV ISO a kind, hongst, humorous atlractrvis kwal SF, 27-40. for LTR Ad# 3878 LET S QET TOGETHER SWM. 41. 6'4\ 270Jbs., blond hair, blue eye*, easygoing, laid-back, funny, enjoys martial arts, movies, outdoors ISO SF 18-45, sensuous, tawing, playful fun. for friendship Ad# 3994 • 4 > LOOKING FOR LOVE SBM, 34 handsome, 61", educated, honest. Cutback. enjoys running, music arts, movies. • bitting. running, dining , out. Seeking SWF 23-38, to get to know Ad* 3996- • CALL ANO TALK Conventional SBM. 37. 5T1" 170tbs , dark pamplexion. enjoys church, • movies, dining, i quietevenings Seeks a sexy. Simple SBF 31-39. Meedship Ad# 3985 WITHIN REACH " ' SBM. 35. a chef by trade, a gentleman by heart Seeks SBF. 35-50. fcf a committed relationship,possibly marriage. Ad# 3980 .T;. SPANISH FLY Seeking a sexy SHP 1$ 5'3". hazel eyes from Equador I'm a tunTovmo SWM 19. lor adventure, friendship and morel Ad# 3958 v * SPIRITUALLY GROUNDED Degreed SH/BM. ' 40. 5 10". 200tbt a homeowner who enjoys all church activities, is ISO a sensuous, unique SF 25+ Ad# 5021 . , i„

Mrs. M. W. Frazier honored Last Saturday, the Castleton Fire and Rescue building was the setting for a party honoring Mrs. Montrue W. Frazier on her birthday. Approximately 80 relatives and friends gathered, bringing gifts and wishes and enjoyed the bountiful meal along with a great time of fellowship. Mrs. Nancy Robinson, Mrs. Janet Peregory and Mrs. Patsy Wharton hosted the party. Quite a number of folks from the Castleton area and also including this writer attended the Dodson family reunion held at Rappahannock Recreation Park, near Washington on Sunday afternoon. ^Congratulations for work well done and good luck in the future to Mrs. Helen Williams of Aaron Mountain Road, an employee of Rappahannock County Schools for many years, who will be retiring the last of the month. »A reminder and invitation to . attend Reva’s Volunteer Fire and Rescue pageant at their building on Birmingham Road which will be held Sept. 30 starting promptly at 3 p.m. Happy birthday to Timothy Robinson of Castleton Ford Road who celebrates his day Wednesday, Sept. 19; to Josh Waddell of Rpute 707 who adds another year on Saturday, Sept. 22; sister-in-law, Esther Frazier whose day is Sunday, Sept. 23 and niece, Janet Peregory who climbs another year on Monday, Sept. 24. May our God grant many more years to each of you. The Salem Ruritan Club ha<J a busy weekend as they served food and beverages on Saturday and Sunday at the Cujpeper “Train Days”. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher of Turkey Ridge Road accompanied by Miss Brenda Fr&zier of Culpeper, Mrs. Leanna Wharton and Mrs. Marie Atkins of Sperryville visited Natural Bridge of Virginia. They motored by way of Charlottesville, on to Route 64 and then 81. Upon their arrival, the spacious gift shop was their first stop, then on to the long walk to the bridge, continuing on to the Civil War enactment. They might have traveled even farther had they not spgtted a huge bobcat, stretched out on a log. They wasted no time on their way back. The next stop was the Wax Museum. When out of there it was time to start the journey home. This time they traveled another scenic route, some portions of Blue Ridge Parkway and over the James River and then back by way of Charlottesville, where they dined at Golden Corral before returning home. Everyone greatly enjoyed the trip, however some of the group had never visited Natural Bridge and certainly Workshop planned at Healing Arts Center “Dream Healing Journey” with Dona Matera DD, MA, CHi 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. 'J_ Participants are encouraged to bring up to three or four dreams, either current (fries, or recurring dreams frotari anytime in your life, or ap .old dream which may h$ve felt very significant. -jtf 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. To register, send your check to Journey To The Soul, 1351 LeParc Terrace, Charlottesville Va. 229013197. For questions, just call 434-973-7977. Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 were amazed at what they saw. We have word to pass along that Homecoming and revival services will be held Sept. 23 through Sept. 28 at Good Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Reginald Williams of Centreville as guest speaker. New Salem Baptist Church on Route 522, have scheduled their Homecoming for Sunday, Oct. 7. Pastor Martin and his congregation invite the public. We recognize this week as National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 16 through Sept. 22. Each and everyone, farm families, or wherever your job carries you to, we should always make safety our priority all year long. Especially among farm workers here in our great country at least 100 hundred children and youth die as a result of some accident during a year. /\uer reading tne Sperryville news last week we thought our readers would be interested to know that Slate Mills and Boston residents were privileged to have doctors also. We first learned of Dr. Oscar Quaintance who opened practice in Slate Mills in the early 1930’s and he had two sons who followed in his footsteps and opened their practices in West Virginia, where their patients were coal miners. Upon the death of Dr. Oscar, son Walter returned to Slate Mills and took up practice at the same location. Then upon his passing, brother, Rupert Quaintance Sr. returned to Slate Mills, and continued there until his death. Next in line was Rupert, Jr. who practiced for some time in the same Quaintance home. He later moved his practice to Culpeper and continued there until just a few years ago, when he passed away. We don’t remember where he came from, but in the early 1970’s, a Dr. George Bendlage opened his practice here in Boston, near the Thornhill residences at Round Hill. This writer’s late husband was one of his patients. Some time later Dr. Bendlage purchased property and moved to Griffinsburg. Our management and staff offer our heartfelt sympathy to those that this national tragedy has affected. We are proud of the courageous efforts of those in the medical, police, and rescue personnel working in Neiv York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania. It is also appropriate to remember our local medical, police and rescue workers. So many give unselfishly every day here in Fauquier County and we sometimes take them for granted. We are happy to be a part of such a wonderful community and country! God Bless America! - Randolph T. Minler Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Avenue Warrenton 540-347-3431 24-hours a day »»»»»»» + »»»»» ************************************************************************************ It was this doctor who sent my late father to Culpeper Memorial Hospital, as a surgical patient. After surgery and a week there in the hospital he recovered greatly. Last but not least, Boston was also blessed to have a dentist doctor, Dr. James Quaintance, who lived and practiced near the Boston General Store. We don’t know if all these doctors were relatives or not. Dr. James was related to the Quaintances here in Rappahannock. Back in those days, when doctors would visit in the homes, it certainly was great to have them in all localities. In by gone days, this writer was a patient of two of these doctors, of which we were thankful to have them close by. Belated birthday wishes go out to Miss Kendra Hitt who celebrated her day on Friday, Sept. 14; Mrs. Shelvy Frazier added another year on Saturday, Sept. 15 followed by Mrs. Mary G. Nicholson who claimed Sunday as her day. Sympathy is extended to two Reva families, Mrs. Woody (Barbara) Hoffman, who passed away last Tuesday and Mrs. James (Patricia) Newland who passed away at her residence on Tuesday, with funeral services on Friday. Mrs. Valerie Ward and son, Phillip of Reva were Friday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss L. Weaver. We continue to add many to our prayer list, trusting they will be better soon. Listed this week are Mrs. Larry Shepherd, Mr. Ray Cannon, Mr. Edmond Burke, Mrs. Elizabeth Deane, Mrs. Mattie Hackley, Mrs. Florine Smith, Mr. Grat Buracker and any others you might have on your heart will appreciate your prayers. ii Obituaries Lucy Caudill Born in Washington Lucy Catherine Caudill, 72, of Linden died Friday, Sept. 14 at her residence. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. Randy Orndorf. Burial was private. Mrs. Caudill was bom Dec. 26, 1928 in Washington, Va. Surviving are her husband, Michael L. Caudill. Katherine Wayland Former resident Katherine Brown Wayland, 86, of Culpeper died Saturday, Sept. 15 at Culpeper Health Care Center. She was bom Feb. 3, 1915 to Atha L. and Esther Jenkins Brown of Rappahannock County. Mrs. Wayland was a member of Five Forks Regular Baptist Church at Woodville. She is survived by a sister, Lucy Brown Creel of Culpeper, with whom she made her home for the past nine years. Also surviving are a brother-in-law, Lester Wayland; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Williams of Culpeper and Annie Poe of North Carolina and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Chester T. Wayland; a brother, J. Floyd Brown; a half-brother, Richard Brown and two sisters, Beulah Armentrout and Lucille Corbin. Memorial services were conducted on Monday, Sept. 17 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper with the Rev. Roger Smith and Rev. Jerry Bobo officiating. Interment was in the Woodville Cemetery. Bernice Bloom Born in Flint Hill Bernice Nicholson Bloom, 62, a resident of Green Valley, Ariz. since 1990, formerly of Winchester and Clarke County died on Sunday, Sept. 9 at her home. She was bom on Sept. 18, 1938 in Flint Hill, a daughter of the late Doley and Goldie Nicholson. She was a 1957 graduate of Warren County High School. She was a Geriatrics Nursing Assistant and serv ed at Hillcrest Nursing Home when she lived in the Winchester, - Clarke County area before retiring to Arizona. On March 23, 1973 she married Elmo L. Bloom. Mrs. Bloom was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Green Valley, Ariz. and Rosedale Baptist Church in Frederick County. In addition to her husband, survivors include two sons, Michael Richardson of Middletown and Dennis Richardson of Clarke County and one daughter, Susan Riggs of Chesapeake; three grandchildren; three step-children and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Rosedale Baptist Church on Sept. 15 with Rev. Kenneth Smith and Rev. Lloyd Curtis Saville officiating. Buna! was in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Cleveland Jenkins Sr. Born in county Cleveland “Bear" Rector •Jenkins Sr.. 72. of Stephens City died Wednesday, Sept. 12 at Winchester Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Sept. 15 at Shenandoah Valley Baptist Church in Stephens City by the Rev. Eric Farel. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Stephens City. Mr. .Jenkins w-as born Oct. 25, 192H in Rappahannock County, son of the late John D. Jenkins Sr. and Stella Atkins Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was a selfemployed contractor for 40 years. He was a member of Shenandoah Valley Baptist Church, Centreville Moose Lodge and Winchester Eagles. Surviving are his wife, Nancy L Jenkins; a daughter, Linda Jenkins of Stephens City; two brothers, Cletus Jenkins and John D. Jenkins •Jr. both of Stephens City; five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Finders & Shirley Funeral Home in Stephens City was in charge of the arrangements. Visit our website and view our on-line obituaries^ FOUND AND SONS FUNERAL CHAPELS • CREMATION SERVICE Only $4.60per week for a 1 inch space Next Deadline September 23 540-675-3338 BUILDING SUPPLIES Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd , Culpeper CARPET EARLY’S CARPET. INC. The One-Slop Shop tor compiele Home Decorating Service Root Covemgi • Window Treatments WWpaper • Sip Coven & UphoMery nmKmmm a tonvnerrae Rt 211 AiniwvM*, VA _937-5500_ CLEANING dandies //ouscctfuuriM Weekly. Biweekly & Monthly Cleaning Insured & Bonded Free Estimates 540-937-3253 CONSTFUCnON Joseph F. Keyser Construction, Inc. Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 ; mTASldrt CONSTRUCTION LX.C. 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Lie ./Ins. 540-675-2218 /Save & Jan\ Painting Interior & Exterior Brush & Roll Free Estimates Neat & Dependable \g40-778-120$/ PEST CONTROL ECONOMY pest comm Termite A Pest Control Flint Hill, VA 540-675-3389 540-675-3880 Fax Locally Owned & Operated Piano Service tuning & Repair Certified Technician FREE Estimates Don Burke (540) 675-2140 (888) 405-6509 www.donburfce.cotn PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 REAL ESTATE Skippy Giles REMAX REGENCY Warrantor!, VA Toll Fraa: 866-341-3607 Ras: 540675-3637 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon •Thu*. 8 am. to 6 pjn. Fit-SR. 8 am. to 9 pm Sunday: Clone) Day of Hast 675-1066 Take out Available SMALL ENGINE REPAIR William’s Small Enoine Repair A full line of service for farm equipment, lawn mowers, rototillers, weed eaters, cMn saws A tractors. 540-675-2330 STORAGE SPEKKYYILLE STORAGE CO. Mi Haxty RnUotU ('■Menial Rcaaoultle Kale. 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AS errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m, Monday Wowing the date of publication. Times Community Newspapers wi net accept liability tor its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisemeflt deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. Times Community Newspapers are not Sable tor the quality of advertised products or services. > f i ) I MIDOLEBURG AREAFurn. NS spacious 1 BR In country home, W/D, no pets.AII util incl $675/mo. 540-253-5545 3br, 2ba w/animal fencing, hay storage, garage. on 9 acres. $900/mo. w/sec. dpst in advance. Near Little Washington. 540-6366972 before 10pm 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, $775. 540-822-5741. Avail 9/1. MIDDLEBURG- 2BR 1 BA, W/D, AIt, nice neighborhood, no pets $1200/mo. 540-6876255 SLATE MILLS: (Nr Spryville) 3BR, 2.5BA, renov farm house, w/ 2 acres Unfum $1500/ mo + Ulils540-547-3562 Small 2 bedroom house, in Old Hollow, Sperryville, avail. 10-1. $475/mo. plus sec. 540987-9225 10 STALL BARN $1400 w/ paddock. Marie: 540743-6994 call evenings to 11pm. 540-743-3640. Fax 540-743-1202. WASHINGTON VA., 2 story country home, 2-3 BR, 2 BA, 2 car garage. References & Sec. Dep required. 540-675-3463 hAy or pastureland, or sm. farm up to 100 acres in Rappahannock Co. Call 540987-7251. SLATE MILLS: (Near Sperryville) $400-5600/ ino + utils. Renovated old farm house w/ 2 acres. 540-547-3562. SHARE 4000 sq house in Haymarket $550/mo. Full privileges. Can Annette, 703-753-9096 (too'*'-'71 3 STORY TH. Warrenton, VA, built 1999, 2 master suites, 2 full plus 2-V4 baths, finished base., CAC, gas heat, garage, deck, appls incl. $149K add 3% realtor. 540351-0314 Commercial Building on Main Street in Historic District of Sperryville, 1640 sq. ft., could live on second floor and retail/studio on first floor. Offered at $129,000. Call Butch Zindel, Broker. 540-675-1190. ALL CASH VENDING B2 A-1 Local Sit as. HUge Earning Potential. Min. Investment $6K. Sell By 10/1 (800) 244-4615 KUBOTA B-2150, loaded w/hydro loader, weather tight cab, new eng, etc. 400 hrs/body. $24K sell $14K. 540-349-8328 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. MOVING SALE- Sat. 9/22, 8-12 office & kitch turn, clothes. Everything must got 7130 Calvary Dr. Rt.673 (Big K Radio) 1 mi. OFFICE SALE TO take place on Sat. 9/22 and 9/29 at office in Vint Hill Farms. Furniture in excellent condition, bookcases, chairs, conference room furniture. Come prepared to take it with you and bring cash, triple E. Management SVCS. 4143 Weeka Drive, Bldg , VA •297, Warrenton, 20197. WARRENTON, 9/22, 7am. 203 Norfolk Or. (behind KFC). Warren* ton Baptist Church wilt hold its annual yard sale to benefit MISSION TRIP TO HAITI. All Hems priced to seH. WARRENTON; WESLEY CHAPEL UNITED Methodist Women, 26th Annual Fall Bazarr, Oct. 6th, 2001,8:30 - 2. Lo, cation: WARRENTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, MAIN STREET WARRENTON. EXCELLENT QUALITY HAY $12 per roll at farm near Culpeper. Also square bales. 540547-3511 HAY, EXC. quality, sq bales. Orchard grass. Blue grass. & Clover. 1st cut, $2.50; Flint Hill, 540-675-3137. HAY - FILL up your bam, horse quality hay at a discount, delivered from field. Horse quality round bales avail. 540937-5160 AQHA MARE, 7 yr, 15.2h, professionally trained in the John Lyons manner, great for beginners/timid adults, wonderful ground manners. May be purchased with her 3 mos lusitano-cross filly for $11,500 or separately for $6,500. '88 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 A PAINTS, various ages & colors, reasonably priced. 540-937-8247 SHEEP, 2 Rama from good breeding stock. 4 young Ewes, $125/ea. Suffolk Ram. $150. Will deliver. Brian 540-9374737. for 71 NS TELLITE $29.99 WftH FREEMSTALADON Local ctemefc ncwavafetiel Wrt beet al afcatBed priced 1-800-459-7357 F-11 WANTED BOXWOOD CUTTINGS. We trim and pay you for the cuttings. Write or call Highlander & Sons, P.O. Box 272, Gordonsville, VA 22942 Phone, 540832-2175 Fax, 540-8322245. 1962 LUDWIG S-piece gold sparkle drum set with 3 cymbal stands. $1800. 540-347-2878 FREE FIREWOOD. Already Cut. 540-3477188 FREE FIREWOOD. Seasoned hardwoods; some cut 18/". 540-3473326 after 7 pm. FREE HAMSTERS! 540341-3394 FREE HORSE MANURE, aged, great for gardening, minutes from Warrenton, you-haul. 540349-8777. FREE HORSE MANURE. you haul 540-351-1625 FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul, 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, VA. 540439-2607 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 MIX TERRIER, FEMALE, light brown, 20 lbs., tag number 1177, red collar, 540-635-9951. JEEP 93 GRAND Cherokee Laredo, 4WD, white, exc. cond, new trans., 148K. $5600. 540-428-1090 JEEP 1992 WRANGLER: Runs greatl 4x4, stick, $4500/obo. 1 owner. 540-547-3562 1996 KAWASAKI 1100 ZXI Jetskl, yellow w/ purple & grey accents. Trailer & storage box incl., waterski's incl. Will pull skier easily. Less than 20 hrs. running time. Professionally services. Very fasti Top speeds of 65 mph. Must sell. S5000/OBO. 540-822-5506 or 703431-0177, ask for Shawn, Middleburg.VA. MOTORHOME 96, 29' Tioga. Top of line, loaded. Like new 15K mis. Warranty $36K 540-351-0727 HD '99 FLHTCUI: two tone, garaged, low miles, many accessorise. Sacrifice • $21,500. 703-421-7220 HONDA 1999 Shadow American Classic Series • Mint Condition! • Oarage Kept! • 750 cc • Extremely Low Mileage!! • Two Brand New Helmets • A Must See! $5,500 703-443-9059 680 v-_ laertaaj BRAND NEW BED LINER! Toyota Tacoma Short Bed Truck, $250/ OBO. 703-777-9892(D) 703-929-0327(E). Sport Utility VaMela J ISUZU TROOPER '97, silver, AC, rear air, PS, PW, PDL, tilt, CC, CD/ tape, air bgs, ABS, run brds, alloy, exc. cond., $11,750. 540-347-2708 _ ■ '"v Tracks/ Pleltup. - H / CHEVY '96 DUALLY crew cab, diesel 4wd, navy blue, loaded, exc. cond. 33k mis. $19,500. 540-364-3099 675 665 ''VSMsiss' ' ^ Wanted 1 J 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 685 L. ' Attn: Work from home $450 up to $5000/mo PT/FT Mail order, will train. 1-888-248-6026 CONSTRUCTION HELPER For 15 or more flexible hours per week. Near Flint Hill. $8/hour to start. Call 540-636-6972 DRY CLEANING Ar LAUNDRY All Positions $8- $12tiri! 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 HVAC TECH Needed SIGNING BONUS! I 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. Individual wanted to learn decorative plaster trade. Some carpentry skills helpful. Must have own transportation. Starting at $9/hr. Please Call 540-364-4573 LABORERS Reliable dependable help (or tree & landscaping business. Excellent pay for right person. 1-877-640-2344 MIDDLEBURG’S QREATEST YARD SALE OF THE SEASON!!! Saturday. September 22. 2001 Direction■: From Route 50, North on Snickersville Pike 4.5 miles. Turn right on Limekiln. Follow signs to second driveway on the right. • Two Antique Dresser Drawers • Computers (Loaded): two IBM Aptivas One 486 Two MAC 520’s • Oodles of KID'S SOFTWARE!! • Silk Wallpaper • Miscellaneous Household items Kennell Assistant Part-time flexible hours . Must love clogs & able to work unsupervised Rappahannock Animal Shelter ' 540-937-3283 • Laborers • Equipment Operators Dental & Health Insurance & 401K Aval. HCKYL BROWN & SONS, IMC 540-347-6628 needs experienced nmchanic. Good pay package. Aak for Roger or John 540-341-0033 $500-$1500 $4500-$7200 Work from International pany needs Full training, booklet. 888-225-0824 PT, FT. home. cornhelp. free ww.superfreedom.com 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 Retail Sales Full/ Part-time help needed at rapidly expanding tack store Sales & basic office skills nec. Windows a plus. Must have excellent working knowledge of English tack, horses, etc. • Contact Frank Horn 540-364-2396 Waitstaff Dishwashers Mon - Sat., Evenings. 4pm to 9 pm. Apply within:. Country Caf6 389A Main Street Washington, VA 540-675-1066 g- 5S . JP*t» • -j Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill, Rt. 639, East of Amissville Daily 8.00 a.m. -100 pm, except dosed Wed. & Sun. These wonderful dogs need a good home. Star 2 at* "Star" is a sweet, friendly, pretty, smallish twee year old spayed husky mix. Zack is a happy, playful, handsome two year old neutered black lab; he loves water and retrieving. ' * ' 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice mail) ■ i \ Bids ft Proposals ■ Request For Proposal 4 For ‘ Engineering Services v*» Rappahannock County School Board Invites interested parties to submit a proposal for Engineer**] Services for a new biology lab green house and (2) additional student workstations at the Rappahannock County High School. Scope of work will afeo include design for two (2) science rooms renovation located at the Rappahannock County Elementary School Deadlines for receipt of bids is no later than 12:00 noon EST, October 5, 2001. Bids will ibe publicly opened and acknowledged at the School Board Office at 12:05 p.m. on October 5.2001. For more information on the proposal specifications please contact the Rappahannock Countv School Board Office at (540) 907-8773. The Rappahannock County Public Schools reserves the right to waive any informality in proposals, or reject any or all proposals. Pf: David M Gangel Superintendent _ *394957

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 RETAIL SALES/ -SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Requires computer experience, good customer seivioes skis. Agricifeie beckgnxnd helpful Fultme wifi benefits, including heafih, Re reliance, pension, 401K plan, vacation. sick leave, employee puchase decourt Apply in person. Marshall Farmers’ Co-op Marshall, VA ! SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT with busy landscape gardener. ;. Flexible hours & ' *days possible. Must enjoy hard work, follow instructions and thrive in a learning environment. 540-675-2344 sntfcl 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. TAX SCHOOL Jackson Hewitt offers 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 Veterinary office in Warrenton, VA immediate opening for MANAGER RECEPTIONIST TECHNICIAN Career oriented persons full time or part time considered if experienced. Pleasant working conditions away from traffic of Northern VA. Apply directly to Dr. Roehr 540-364-3685 or e-mail resume to tsroehr® vahoo.com WANTED: Barn & Farm Manager Must be an experienced horse professional with excellent references. Non-smokers only Good salary with modern/ comfortable housing Call 540-987-8248 & leave a message. All calls will be returned promptly. NOW HIRING ☆WAITSTAFF ☆HOUSEKEEPER lyr ☆COOK FT ☆DISHWASHER Call or come by: 16589 Edwards Shop Rd - . Remington, VA T 540-399-1779 m ^ THE mil AT LITTLE WASHINGTON tff Kitchen Custodial Supervisor O Housekeeping O Waiter Assistant If you take pride in a job well done and want top wages, uniforms, staff meals, tfajning and other benefits call us today for immediate consideration. Days or evenings available. . Call Anne © 540-675-3800 ext. 46 1, EOE The Inn at Little Washington Middle & Main Streets Washington, VA 22747 Call The Times Community Newspapers Today To Place Your Classified Ad! 800-852-4797 . or Fax 703-689-1278 WAREHOUSE/PRODUCTION Heritage Hardwoods is NOW HIRING for In it’s Marshall, VA, Hardwood Lumber A Moulding Mill. • • Warehouse Workers • • Machine Operators (wood working) All positions are full-time and have competitive salary, paid vacation and holidays, health/dental insurance and profit sharing. Apply in person: 4227 Whiting Rd Marshall, VA 800-222-3512 Great opportunity for anyone with production wood working experience. DEPUTY CLERK/ FRONT COUNTER Entrance Salary $27.279.00 Full time position requires planning, scheduling and prioritizing duties to coincide with the needs of the Court. Responsibilities include high volume customer service; telephones; cash register; mail distribution; contact; coordination with various agencies. Considerable experience and/or combination of education/ experience required to provide a high level of knowledge, skills and ability to consistently process Targe caseload, (computer skills, accounting, communication skills, working with deadlines) ONLY Interviewed applicants will be notified of final selection. Applicants must be submitted on a State application by Oct. 1, 2001 to: Loudoun County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court 18 E. Market Street _Leesburg, VA 20176_ SECURITY S 14/hr. + Benefits Immediate openings for Armed Security Guard w/ VA handgun permit. Federal facility in Leesburg area. Ability to obtain Gov’t security clearance required. Only qualified applicants need to apply. For more information call (301) 306-9110 or fax resume to (301) 306-9166 EOE/M/F/D/V LEGAL SECRETARY Travelers is seeking a team player with a mature attitude to provide secretarial support Staff Counsel Office located in Chantilly. The right candidate will have legal experience, strong, flexibility to handle diverse responsibilities including handling of confidential materials; will possess excellent verbal, written and typing skills as well as knowledge of Word 2000. Salary commensurate with experience. Terrific benefits. Contact Kathleen at: (703) 818-6927 or fax to: 703-818-6931 We are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER committed to workforce dversity. We actively promote a drug-free workplace. ♦ SURVEYORS ♦ ♦ ENGINEERS ♦ We’re Growing! Carson/ Harris, a full-sen/ice land-use consulting firm, is seeking qualified personnel in the following disciplines: Survey Computer & Field Staff Civil Engineer/ Site Planner Land Planned Landscape Architect At Carson/ Harris, we offer an excellent array of benefits in a dynamic work environment. Please Send Your Resume To: Carson, Harris & Associates, LLC 39 Garrett Street e Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax (540) 349-1905 ymyw,carsonhgrrl8.com OE YSTQNE Warrenton, Virginia We are a mortgage servicing company with a large portfolio of multifamily mortgage loans. We have several employment opportunities for candidates that possess a strong work ethic, a ' can-do-it attitude, are team-oriented, and want to work for a successful, growing company. Piesent open position & requirements: (SASH ADMINISTRATOR dyjies include reconciling bank and general ledger accounts, processing ACH and wire transfers, mortgage payment pressing, preparation of escrow checks and other general duties. Candidates must be number and detail-oriented and very flexible. Knowledge of Excel required. Experience with mortgage servicing, banking or general ledger software hejpful. SPECIAL PROJECT ACCOUNTANT duties include assistance with special reporting projects, testing of system enhancements and analysis of general ledger accounts. Candidates must have experience with Accounting Information Systems^ t Knowledge of Microsoft products required. CREDIT ANALYST duties include analyzing project financial statements, performing ratio analysis, rating borrowers as to their ability to make Timely mortgage payments, and identifying refinancing Opportunities. Candidates must be well-organized, analytical thinkers with an accounting background. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Familiarity with Fannie Mae, FHA or Freddie Mac multifamily loan servicing requirements preferred. Qualified candidates may submit resumes in confidence, with position applied for specified as follows.: ~ By mail: 419 Belle Air Lane Warrenton, V A 20186 ** By fax: 540-341-2121 By e-mail: jmcclanahan@greystoneusa.com :: eoe Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 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 Mobil GENERAL MANAGERS RETAIL GAS/ CONVENIENCE STORE kv/aia;iv:wji.!.H,!.inw.imui:n[o E. E. Wine, Inc. is looking for 5 leaders to manage some of our new stores located in Prince William and Fauquier Counties. Your previous retail/restaurant management experience is a plus. 45-50 hour work week on average. If you have entrepreneur spirit and would like a chance to be a ‘Big Fish in a Smaller Pond” come join our family focused company. Salary is commensurate with experience and the size of the staff you manage. # Medical # Dental e Vacation • 401K Fax resume to: 703-368-8475 or call 703-368-6568 ext 114 EOE 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: -I Concrete paver, stone, and flagstone walks and installation. J 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. LI 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. Social Worker Position 00005-01 $29,202-$43,804 Support and assist families and children to utilize available resources to meet their personal, social, health and economic needs and to help develop their own capabilities. Provide assessment and intensive services to families and children to preserve the family and prevent the need for foster care. Provide guidance to families in parenting skills, management of finances, housing, health needs and education. Advocates for families. Must have a thorough knowledge of social work theories, standards and practices. Must have a BA in Human Services Field; or in any field and two years of related experience. Required state application available on the state website or at Fauquier County Dept, of Social Services, 320 Hospital Dr., Suite 11, Warrenton, VA 20186- 540-347-2316. Apply by noon on Friday, September 28, 2001. Affirmative Action/ EOE BUDGET OFFICER Position 00016-01 $41,478-$49,773 Develop and administer departmental budget. Supervise Administrative Support Unit. Help write grants, monitor contracts, maintain financial and other administrative records. Assure compliance with financial, safety and work environment requirements. Prepare payroll documentation, financial reports, tax reports and personnel files. Have knowledge of accounting, financial regulation and laws and ability to analyze and evaluate financial systems. Possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited community college with major course work in accounting. Extensive accounting and statistical experience with several years of experience in budget development and administration, supervision and personal computer operation are highly desired. Required state application available on the state website or at Fauquier County Dept, of Social Services, 320 Hospital Dr., Suite 11, Warrenton, VA 20186- 540-347-2316. Apply by 12:00 noon on Friday, September 28, 2001. Affirmative Action/ EOE GROWING FAST!! Toe Jacoby is looking for 2 SALES PEOPLE and a qualified FINANCE MANAGER to ad to our expanding family. Sales Person We offer: ✓ Company Car ✓401K ✓Health/DentaLInsurance ✓Training ✓No Sundays ✓Excellent Commission Plan (Our top sales person earned over $70K in 2000) Finance Manager Must be qualified and an excellent closer. We offer ✓Company Car ✓401K ✓Health/Dental Insurance ✓No Sundays ✓Excellent Pay Han Call Now! Joe Cintella or Mike Shaft 540-347-6622 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: Taco bell is now hiring manager and team members for their new location in Gainesville, VA Our salaried managers receive ■ FREE (to the employee) Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability. We also offer a competitive salary bonuses advancement and more. 1-888-788-9757 Ext. 112 or call Rob at: 540-347-9000 New Store Opening CONSTRUCTION SUB-CONTRACTORS Lester Building Systems is a division of Butler Manufacturing, a world wide leader in pre-engineered buildings within the agricultural, commercial and suburban markets. Due to expansion, Lester Building Systems is looking for experienced carpenter and/or concrete sub-contractors in Augusta, Albermarle, Bath, Greene, Madison, Nelson, Rockbridge and Rockingham counties and surrounding areas in Virginia to erect our quality buildings. Post-frame building background preferred, but not required. Call today for more information: Lester Building Systems, 276 Woodbine Rd., Clear Brook, VA 22624. Fax 540-665-0109. Phone: 540-665-0182. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V DECK BUILDERS Meadows Farms in Chantilly, VA, one of the largest landscape design/build companies in the US, has immediate openings for Foremen and Trainees: □ Deck Builders. Pressure treated, TREX, and exotic hardwood custom decks. □ Concrete Paver, stone, and flagstone walks and patio installation. □ 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 qp interview._ Know Quark? The Times Community Newspapers, an aggressive chain of Northern Virginia weeklies, is looking for QuarkXPress proficient paginators for its production team. The positions are entry-level, full and part-time. Applicants must be team players, able to handle multiple assignments on deadline. Those with PageMaker skills will be considered. Journalism experience preferred Jump into the challenging, fast-paced, constantly changing career of newspaper design! Competitive Salary, benefits offered. Send Cover Letter. Resume and Clips to: Dana Baker Loudoun Times-Mirror P.Q. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 201 ?t Fax: 703-771-0051 or Email resumes as .POF attachment to: <HMker0timcspapera.com (Times NORTHERN VIRGINIA COUNTY GOVERNMENT REPORTER Rural Virginia weekly newspaper seeks exOperienced writer to cover busy county government and political beat Candidates should be great with people and have the ability to translate government jargon into language relevant to our readers. Open-minded journalist will see the gem of a story in a mountain of meeting minutes or in a conversation with a reader on Main Street Fauquier is “just south of Northern Virginia," a community filled with small towns and big issues. The Fauquier Times-Democrat newsroom is a cooperative, creative place, where dedication and hard work are appreciated. Send resume, and clips to: Robin Earl, Managing Editor Fauquier limes Democrat P.O. Box 631, Wairenton, VA 20188 E-mail: . reari@timesjijMpers.com 540-347-4222 (times Drivers Wanted Non-CDL for delivery in the Northern Virginia and Maryland area. One year current driving experience required. $12/hour to start plus bonus. We have excellent benefits including medical/dental/life, 401k and pre-paid legal. Please call Bobbi at: 703-754-4163 or stop by and fill out an application Century Stair Co., Haymarket, VA Pre-employment drug screening required MECHANIC TRGCK FLEET The Schmidt Baking Co. Inc., the producers of Sunbeam Bread, has an immediate full time position available at the Manassas location. Successful candidate must.have a minimum 5 years experience as Mechanic with GM gas and Cummins diesel-powered step vans. Automobile fuel injection & A ECS helpful. Must have own tools, good driving record, prior work history and m7ust be dependable. Will be required to pass a physical exam and drug screen. Competitive salary, pension, vision, dental and Blue Cross Blue Shield medical. Please apply in person by appointment between 10am and 4pm only, at The Schmidt Baking Company 7748 Mason King Court Manassas, VA 20109 800-332-9098 SECRETARY SENIOR Position No D2004 Hiring Range: $20,000 • $30,000 The 20th District Juvenile Court Service Unit, located in Warrenton, VA is seeking a qualified individual to provide clerical and administrative services for the Court Service Unit Staff. Qualified applicants should have knowledge of office practices & procedures including Business English to ensure proper punctuation, spelling & grammar usage. Experience operating general office equipment including telephone, copier, calculator & dictaphone is needed as well as experience using word-processing and spreadsheet applications. The ability to commune cate effectively with staff and the general public is desired as well as the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, related secretarial expe» hence and knowjpdge of court services and codatar# agencies. Pre-employment drug screen required. EOfJ State applications must be received by 5:00 -pm, Friday 9124/01 at the 20th District Juvenile Court Service Unit at 9 Court Sheet, Warrenton, VA RED HOT & BLUE -■ MEMPHIS PIT KaImuI ~ The Pig’s Have A New Pig Pen Warrenton’s own Red Hot & Blue will soon offer a full service dining experience. Looking for smiling Piglets to play in our New Pig Pen: Greeters, Servers & Bartenders Be a part of our Team Training Starts 9/9 No late hours, great pay, benefits, 1 flexible schedule and a lot of fun!! Apply in person. 360 Broadview Ave. Warrenton PACKAGING CENTER HELPERS NEEDED FT & PT positions-available for day & evening shifts. FT position benefits include hospitalization. 40 IK Plan, personal leave, paid holidays & more. Interested candidates please apply tn person or phone: Mike Hood 9 E. Market St. Leesburg. VA 20176 (703) 777-1111 E-mail: mhnnHffltimMpsyrsenm dimes MOST MS via EOF MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT The Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital has an excellent ' opportunity for a FIELD DIRECTOR to work in Fauquier and Prince William Counties, VA. rnts position is responses tor recnjfflng ana waiting with volunteers to promote Girt Scouting through community relations. Develops creative communications and activities to extend and retain membership. Must demonstrate abiMy in planning, marketing, organizing and developing community resources to meet membership goals. Skis in volunteer development and taadership are essential. A Bachelor's Degree In related area is required, and experience is a ptue. Must have access to a car, since extensive tavgl in assigned geographic arse is required. Send resume to GSCNC • Human Resources 4301 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, D. 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Peyton Bailey celebrates 7 th Saturday afternoon Mrs. Marilyn Bailey and Eric Norman were among those attending the seventh birthday party' of Peyton Bailey, daughter of Johnathan and Stacy Bailey in Huntly. Happy birthday to my husband. Edward M. Clark who has his day on Sunday, Sept. 23. Bobbie Jo Brown spent the weekend with her father, Bobby Brown and Debbie Fowler. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark accompanied Richard Simmons to Winchester Medical Center in Winchester on Thursday where he had leg surgery. Mr. Simmons returned home on Sunday and is recuperating nicely at home. On Friday Mrs. Edie Falls of Woodville and Mrs. Ruth Clark visited Richard Simmons at Winchester Medical Center and had lunch in Front Royal. Amanda Brown was a Monday overnight guest of her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert in Woodville. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas, Mrs. Brenda McDonald of Haymarket, Kenny Miller of Stafford, Sarah Brown and daughter, Amanda Brown and Edward and Ruth Clark attended the Old Time Festival in Edinburg on Saturday. Saturday evening Kenny Miller of Stafford, Sarah Brown and Amanda Brown visited Richard Simmons at Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Winchester Medical Center in Winchester. Happy belated birthday wishes to Jimmy Falls in Woodville who had his day recently. Best wishes to Jack and Ruth Preston who have a wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Sept. 19. Saturday, Sept. 22 is the first day of Autumn and its beginning to feel a lot like it. Matthew and Melody Thomas and daughter Zo of Elizabeth City, N.J. were visitors on Thursday and Sunday of Melody’s father, Frank Moffett and grandmother, Mrs. Jean B. Moffett. Mrs. D.C. Welling of Fairfax Station and her daughter, Judith Welling of New York City were visitors on Friday of Mrs. Welling’s mother Mrs. Jean B., Moffett and her brother, Frank Moffett. Our prayers go out to all the families of the victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in New York and at the Pentagon office last week. Have a great week and give me a call when you have news items for this column. September gardening advice By Kenner P. Love Extension Agent, ANR Crop and Soil Sciences The following are September gardening tips from the Rappahannock County Extension Office. • Wait until deciduous trees and shrubs begin to drop their leaves before fertilizing them. This signals dormancy, when no new growth will be stimulated that might not harden off prior to cold temperatures. However, roots are active until soil temperature drops below 40 degrees F, so nutrients will be taken up and used by the plants to develop a stronger root system. • Rake up leaves, twigs and fruit from crabapple trees, and dispose of them in the trash to help control scab. • Water newly planted trees and shrubs to provide sufficient moisture and prevent winter damage. Add a three-inch layer of an organic mulch, such as shredded bark, around the base of plants to retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature. • Autumn is a good time for improving your garden soil. Add manure, compost and leaves to increase the organic matter content. Before adding lime to your soil, have your soil tested to determine if your soil is acidic and needs lime. • You can help leaves break down more easily by running a lawn mower back and forth over the pile. Put the shredded leaves directly onto the garden or compost pile. • A green manure or cover crop improves water infiltration, reduces soil erosion, reduces nutrient leaching and promotes the growth of microorganisms. Annual rye can be sown at the rate of one to two pounds per 1000 square feet during September and October. A light fertilization with one to two pounds of 510-10 generally will increase plant growth. For additional information or fall gardening advice call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT Real Estate Directory 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. Colleen Dennis Lewis to Catherine N. Kiley and others, lot two, 10.870 acres, more or less. Stonewall District. $61,500. Cordani’s General Contracting LLC to Richard D. Bailey and wife, Culpeper and Rappahannock Counties, Rappahannock Woods Subdivision, lot two, 5 acres, Jackson District. $1,700. Robert M. Kaye to Frederick T. Moulton and wife, 25.1968 acres, Wakefield District. $425,000. Sharon Geneback Luke Trustee to Asher Lohman, tract two, 7.001 acres, tract 2-B, 4.694 acres. $30,000. James E. Yates III and wife to Sarah Leigh Yates, 38.6601 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Mary H. Williams to Michael Anthony Williams, 8.756567 percent interest in parcel two, 50.3679 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Building Permit Report The Rappahannock County Building Office reports for the period running July 22 through Aug. 21 the following permits were issued: For the month, the office issued nine new home permits, six addition/remodel/renovation and five storage building/garage permits. Miscellaneous permits included: two permits to construct decks, one permit to install an above ground pool, one permit for a foundation permit and 12 renewal permits. The Building Office also reviewed 16 sets of plans, had 197 scheduled inspection, 14 walk-in consultations and seven scheduled consultations. The year to date totals are: 46 new home construction and two commercial building permits for the year 2001. The above information was provided by R.V. Burke, PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829*0000 Affordable Dreams $152,900 On Your Lot Complete!' • 9 foot first floor walls • Four bedrooms, 2.5 baths • Large master suite with master bath • Deluxe kitchen • Two car garage (shown with optional end load) • Full basement • Family room with fireplace • Over 2,400 square feet ...and the list goes on! Ask about our instant equity. 'Site work and utilities not included 100% construction financing available Call to receive a package describing Our range of services Limited geographical area. ’-V"' KS#> "WUI -< IW H The Mount Vernon (Design B)$ Xjj Mt XW^kllLifc NEW DIMENSIONS! AFFORDABLE CUSTOM HOMES For more information on "The Mount Vernon IDesign B)" please visit our Design Center Stop by or call us at 703-425-382U or toil tree 1-8UU-4U6-8SSS. “ Directions to VA model from Virginia: Rt. 1-66, Rt. 7100 (Fairfax Co. Pkwy.l South Springfield exit, Rt. 123 (Ox Rd.l South exit, left at first light on Little Ox Rd. to #6330. House on corner of Rt. 123 & Little Ox Rd. in Fairfax Station. Open Mon. to Wed. & Fri. to Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor \ f (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 Services Since 1975 Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Woodvilie - 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 sperryvillerlty@aol.com Bud Corder 540-675-3291 g* Rustic Homes Barns fit Outbuildings Hand-Crafted Mi FI Design St Company, Ltd, II * I X - • Robert Etcheib ' Washington, Virginia 540-675-1 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 outbuild' ings. $1,400,000 Stone Manor Houselon 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 RECYCLE OakShade j Landscape Design Co. For all your landscaping needs. A professional full-service landscaping company serving 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. Office: (540) 937-7908 - Cell: (540) 219-0490 Pager: (540)351-8871 Email: OakShadeDesign@aol.com “Adding beauty and value to your home" 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 Flint Hill and in the midst of Virginia’s Hunt country. Additional acreage available separately. Merrymead- 22 open acres 75 miles from D.C. in Gid Brown Hollow, minutes from Little Washington. Rolling green 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 % mite frontage on the Thornton River. Very private. Convenient to Warrenton and D. C. a Contact Justin Wiley (540) 672-5603 Wiley@farmandestate.com & :.\Nk 1 LyKUV, t.V.. Ul-ALTUKS •Arm and (-istati-: hkokicus Fantastic Private Getaway: 166 wooded and private acres. 10 acre lake w/small island, a fixed and a floating dock. Incredible bird watching, fishing and wildlife sanctuary. Well kept 70ts 4 BR/3 BA retreat house with guest house/studio/office over'the detached garage, tennis court and workshop garage. All fronts head waters of Rappahannock $1,250,000 Fairhaven: Elegant country manor house in a park setting. Superior crown moldings, fireplace mantels, wood & tile floors are complimented by exquisite chandeliers and light fix tures. Rec. room & library w/BA can serve extended family. A delightful and totally private setting of 15 acs. $995,000 Park Boundary: Enhances this 129 acre mountain hideaway. Lovely cabin, separate 40x60 versatile business building. Ponds & abundant wildlife! $595,000 Restoration Buff Wanted! This nice 17 acre old farm property ; has had the tenant house, bank barn, com crib, workshop & two » garages fully restored. The main home & guest house await your t personal touches or build new on lightly wooded knoll. New-sep- ‘ tic has been installed for the main house. $349,000/ Washington, VA: 5 BR/5 BA residence, separate shop are zoned commercial. Potential office suites, B&B, pub or use your imagi*r nation! $450,00d 18 Acres in Sperry ville Gateway area. Great for investment. $85,D00; 4+ Rolling Acres with Blue Ridge views. Mostly open, spring feed stream, some fencing. $52,000 Real Estate in P.O. Box 298 • 291 Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 , E-mail: re3@crusslmk.net 540-675-1373 M Mit/.ic Young 540 675 3555 Rick Kohler 540 937 6146 Amy Skunc-Timbers 540 987 8668

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Following the ’chase circuit By Betsy Parker Times Newspapers Staff Writer The 44th annual Fairfax Races on Sept. 22 kick off the National Steeplechase Association sanctioned calendar this fall. Held at the new Belmont Country Club near Leesburg, the Fairfax program starts at 2 p.m. and includes a race in the Virginia Steeplechase Association claiming series and one in the See MEETS, Page 4 MORVEN PARK: Steeplechasing returns to Leesburg for the Oct. 13 races. SUN. MON. TUES. WEO. THURS. FRI. SAT. SEPTEMBER, 2001 L 9/30 p Foxfield L Races OCTOBER, 2001 I-- rr-n-is-n-t*--t*-1 -1 -a 10/6-7 ' Virginia Fall a 10/13 Morven Park I 10/20 Gold Cup NOVEMBER, 2001 f-1—'—i-r—■—f——p-p—T) I m/3 1 Montpelier I H Races I Country Living in Virginia pajj^Kv.-A,-,■ < ...' 1 \ x. ’{ml Montpelier, circa 1745 Situated in the Francis Thornton Valley of Rappahannock County, Montpelier has long set watch over the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Built of native stone and stuccoed with large block scoring, this 3-story house is truly one of Virginia’s exceptional historic houses. Listed both with the National and State register of historic Landmarks, Montpelier offers many unique architectural features such as the impressive 8-columned portico, extensive crown moldings, molded cornices and original mantels. Situated on 400 acres, the property also offers an 4000 ft. airstrip with two hangers and numerous dependencies. One mile of the Hazel River runs through the middle of the property. Justin Wiley (540) 672-5603 email: wiley@farmandestate.com Hardy. Inc.. Realto FARM AND ESTATE BROKERS Table of Contents I I I Race meeting details. I A marriage of the minds .. I Imported ‘chase talent... I New national point-to-point circuit I History of the sport ■... I Harness meet at Oak Ridge........ I Who wants to be a Ziilionaire? .... I The final word... I I ° i 9 i 12 i 13 i 13 i 14 , 15 , Taste 8c Tour OASIS Winery this weekendl Open Daily, Year-Round 10 am - 5 pm Tours &t Tastings, Weddings, Corporate Retreats fie Other Special Events www.oasiswine.com . 1 -800-304-7656 /X America Online Keyword: Oasis Wine benefiting- w ——*-* Class Performance Division Stilioa CtmmtiUngFtm: IM-IOU l>» S»9m TaiaOJfeftr, fkymuw&litJI pm* Imprtri frw Gtr»*m-I'H. Bitci OUmimp. ft* tffmidmd 6ctmdh fkGtmm OMnrty Vctimd W Ittmtiwul Sftrtkmr hfatn (hfi. Hr. SSJSM-tlJ ,*■>*-*

Times Newspapers Staff Photos/Betsy Parker INTERNATIONAL GOLD CUP: Fields will be full at the Oct. 20 races at Great Meadow in The Plains. Purses are in excess of $137,000 at Virginia’s richest fall meet. r ^airMx hunt STEEPLECHASE RACES Saturday, September 22,2001 Belmont Country Club, Leesburg, VA 703-787-6673 Gates Open 11 a.m. • First Race 2 p.m. $15 at the gate $10 in advance Children under 12 free BREEZEWOOD Orange County - Exceptional home of approximately 2,500 sq. ft. of living space situated on 62 +/- acres. Master bedroom suite on main level, living room with fireplace, dining area, spacious kitchen with breakfast area. Two bedrooms and bath on upper level. Family room with wet bar, fourth bedroom and shower bath in basement. Approximately 13 acres open, 20 x 20 run-in shed, black board fencing. $415,000 G"M£. Real Eatata Raaourcaa Call Alex Waugh 540-854-4444 evenings 540-672-5880 office Meets From Page 3 VSA flat race series. Ticket information is at (703) 532- . 2257. The 24th annual Foxfield Races are Sept. 30 in Charlottesville. Post time is 1:30 p.m. for the first of six races that include claiming and flat series events. Details are available at (804) 293-9501. Two days of racing are featured at the Oct. 6-7 Virginia Fall Races at Glenwood Park in Middleburg. The 47th annual event includes 12 races total, with claiming and flat series races plus part of the Foxhunters’ chase series. Post time is 2 p.m., and information is at (540) 687-5662. The Oct. 13 Morven Park Races in Leesburg celebrate the event’s 22nd running. With claiming and flat series See MEETS, Page 5 VIRGINIA FALL, MONTPELIER: The Oct. 6 and 7 Virginia Fall races at Glenwood Park in Middleburg, shown last year at left, make up the state’s only two-day meet. The Montpelier Races, shown above, is held Nov. 3 at James Madison’s historic home in Orange County. Ttmes Newspapers Staff Photbs/Betsy Parker WHAT'S IN YOUR FEED? Rice-Maker —^ PaceMaker Horse Feeds developed by the Co-op and Kentucky Equine Research provides the exacting nutrition that your equine athlete, show or pleasure horse requires. d Kentucky 1 Equine I Research Let us evaluate your program.... The Co-op’s on-staff equine specialist Cindy Brown and our pasture management experts can help you update or create the perfect program to fit your needs. Stop in and see our complete line of fencing, pasture management, tack and horse supplies. Leather Goods Medical Supplies Supplements Grooming Aids Stall Mats Straw Shavings Wormers Pet Supplies and so much more! EVERYONE CAN SHOP AT THE CO-OP! Visit us at One of Our Five Convenient Locations or at www.cfcinfosource.com Culpeper Co-op (540)825-2200 Warrenton Co-op (540)347-7100 Rappahannock Co-op (540)987-8555 Marshall Co-op (540)364-1533 Remington Coop (540)439*3254

Meets From Page 4 races anchoring the card, another $55,000 in purses is available in a total of seven races that start at 1:30 p.m. Details are at (703) 777-2414. The 18th annual International Gold Cup races at Great Meadow in The Plains begin at 1 p.m. Oct. 20. Claiming and flat series races plus the $50,000 eponymous feature anchor the eight-race card. Ticket orders can be placed at (540) 347-2612. Oldest on the calendar, the 67th annual Montpelier Races in Orange County on Nov. 3 close out the Virginia circuit for the year. Post time is 1 p.m. for the first of seven races. Co-features are the Virginia Hunt Cup and Noel Laing Stakes, both worth $25,000. Details are at (540) 672-0027. Times Newspapers Staff Photos/Betsy Parker FAIRFAX, FOXFIELD: The Sept. 22 Fairfax Races in Leesburg, shown above, and Sept. 30 Foxfield Races in Charlottesville, left, both include hurdle, timber and flat races on their programs. First and Foremost Though the first | steeplechase took ■ place in 1752 Ireland, the first recorded race ■ over fences in America I wasn’t until Oct. 19, | 1834, at the old . National Race Course 1 in what is now Rock I Creek Park in | Washington, D.C. ■ f (540) 6?7-6?00 ) the CARE of TREES ISA Certified Arborist Peter Deahl NOTREVDAME ACADEMY an Independent Catholic, Coeducational, College Preparatory School .............,__m. in Middleburg, Virginia . ; ; Notre Dame Academy has been providing students with a rigorous academic program since 1965. NDA provides a diverse community where students develop self-respect, compassion for others, and service to the community. We prepare students for challenges in college and beyond! ^ For information, contact: Cathy 'Strader, Director of Admissions 540-687-5581 x3030 Open House Y, October 28,2-5 p mm/--- .. ■ ■ ■ -• three miles west bom Middleburs on Rt, SO, Turn right on 611 and pmceeii le. lUtcr crossing Goose Creek Bridge, turn right mto the school tbivenai. Follow the driveway to the Mart House iust past the main si hi ml building. Cathe Robinson Suited For Savvy Wardrobe & Image Alternative 540-347-3092 Ask about our complimentary services. • Consult on color, fashion and style • Wardrobe and image makeover • Classic styles and image tools Visit our web site www.catherobinstsn.wehatonce.com Serenity Privacy! Mountain Views! Easy Commuter Access! Hiking Trails and Pond. 22 Acres, builders own home, over 5,800 scj. ft. on 3 finished levels, 4 to 7 BRs, 7 ftill BAs, 2 decks and long front porch. Three bedroom suites in main house plus lull apt. over garage. Large windows, high ceilings, exposed wood beams. Tis is like a private park. Small subdivision of 10+ acre lots on paved roads just minutes from IU. 66 in Marshall. VA. FQ3537528 *799,000 Snickersville Turnpike Philomont 4 Acres New stone Colonial in private setting. Maple floors, 2 mahogany decks overlooking pond, stone walls, extensive custom niiUwork throughout w ith butternut coffered ceiling, wainscotting, pegged plank flooring in FR w/FP in full wall of stone. Gourmet kitchen w/granitc countertops, mar ble MBA, lone paced drive w/stone walls, daylight basement Ready to move in. $874,000 T Call Rick Lowe 703-777-7^46 or Anita Stsaey 540-687-8388 Armfield, Miller & Ripley Inc., Real Estate 204 East Washington Street, Middleburg, VA rickloweandanitasianey.reaitor.com W umm.umuumu

Combining work, play, life By Julie Reardon Times Newspapers Writer She grew up in Orlean, the heart of Fauquier horse country. He grew up in Ireland, the cradle of foxhunting and steeplechasing. When they met six years ago, it was a match made in heaven — horse heaven. For Diana McClure and Michael Cooney, their love of steeplechasing has been trans formed into a successful business. Together, the husbandand-wife pair run DMC Stables in Middleburg, where they mix business with pleasure in addition to giving back to the sport they both love. “We’re fortunate to have som,e really good owners,” McClure explained. “We’ve had good success in getting some of our flat racing owners to try steeplechasing, which is good for the industry.” “The Gold Standard in Equestrian Construction" Toll-free: 1-888-GOLD-CUP (1-888465-3287) ~ VA Class A Lie. #2705 047043A ~ Fencing, Bams, Sheds Price Reduction for Larger Fence Jobs I YOUR TREES DESERVE THE BEST OF CARE Trees are valuable assets. Don't entrust their future to less than caring professionals. Bartlett leads the way in tree care with trained arborists, research facilities, nationwide experience and specialized , equipment.For a professional (evaluation of your tree care . needs, call today. There is no obligation. All Phases of Tree Care: Residential and Commercial BARTLETT BARTLETT &S& TREE EXPERTS Since 1907 P.O. Box 39,3, Marshall, VA 1540) 364-2401 Racked by the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Experimental Cirounds, Charlotte, North Carolina * 1*^1 Ran let t Tree Lxpcrt» McClure, 39, is currently serving an elected term on the board of the Virginia chapter of the Horseman’s Benevolent and Protective Agency, and was instrumental in getting more jump races on this year’s card at Colonial Downs in New Kent County, Virginia’s only pari-mutuel racetrack. Cooney, 40, is a talented professional steeplechase jockey and exercise rider who has been quietly making a name for himself on the steeplechase circuit. “When I started riding races here nobody knew who I was,” he said. “Pat and Susan (Cooney, his brother and sister-in-law) gave me a leg up when I first got here. Still, it was a long time before anyone knew who I was. See COONEY, Page 7 Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Sarah L. Qreenhalgh COOL PROFESSIONAL: Michael Cooney is half of DMC Stables — the race riding half. His license tag reads ‘I ride em’ while wife (and trainer) Diana McClure’s reads ‘I galop em.’ Invest In The Future The International Hunter Futurity A show program for yearlings, two year olds, three year olds & four year olds. The International Hunter Futurity has awarded over $2.000.000 since 1986. Breed to an International Hunter, Futurity nominated stallion. For a complete list of over100 nominated stallions or for further.information: The International Hunter Futurity P.O. Box 13244 • Lexington, KY 40583 800-852-1162 * 502-857-9671 INTHF@bellsouth.net • Web Site: www.INTHF.org Kathy Gilbertson, Executive Director f ■». .

Cooney From Page 6 “But now that I’ve had some wins, I’m starting to get more outside rides,” Cooney added. Want proof? He’s currently the leading rider on the Virginia Steeplechase Association circuit. “We complement each other,” said McClure of the Times Newspapers Photo/Julie Reardon EQUAL RIGHTS?: Husband and wife Michael Cooney and Diana McClure seem to draw different reactions from horses in their care. At left, Oscar Max gives trainer McClure a gentle greeting while at right he tugs jockey Cooney’s arm in a playful, coltish gesture. Note: neither Cooney, nor Oscar, was injured in this ‘incident,’ a regular part of the DMC stable routine, according to McClure. skills she and husband Cooney bring to their six-year marriage as well as their burgeoning horse business. Fixtures on the Virginia racing circuit for the past several years, they have a stable that currently includes Horse Boarding • Specialized Care • Lay-Up Foaling Services 24 Hour Transport Mobile Horse & Farm Care 540-347-5989 All senices provided by a licensed Veterinary Technician. All new facility <5 equipment. Now accepting boarders. Please call for a full list of sen ices and prices. Don’t Wait Until Something Happens! We specialize in protecting your horses, barns and tack rooms from fire and burglary. ISISLocally Owned And Operated sitsi Guaranteed Lowest Monitoring Price One Year Warranty ||PF lent Call For Del 540-364-3872 l 800-200-8663 % I ¥*A Specializing In Hidden Camera Systems ss 28 horses, ranging from babies, yearlings to break and train, retirees awaiting a career change. This, McClure explained, might include a flat racer converting to hurdles, a hurdler to timber, or a steeplechaser to a foxhunter or show horse. “Sometimes you have to change the ballet shoes for tap shoes,” said Cooney. See COONEY, Page 8 Elvin R. Engel, AIA Architect ENGEL ARCHITECTS Complete Architectural Services Construction Management 1854 Lincoln Highway East 717-392-8021 Lancaster, PA 17602 Fax: 717-392-7140 Excellence! KING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 601 Overly Grove Road New Holland, PA 17557 Tel.: 717-354-4740-* Eve.: 717-274-5057 Fax.: 717-355-2469 www.kingconstruction.org Built by: MtMMR

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Michael’s very good with the Allies, since he has such a quiet way about him. “And he’s totally unflappable, especially in the races. He’s so quiet, nothing bothers them.” A lifetime with horses McClure grew up showing hunters and jumpers, but she became involved with flat racing after graduation from Virginia Tech. Following a four-year stint as an assistant trainer and trainer of her own string of runners in New Jersey at Monmouth, the Meadowlands and Garden State Park, she returned to Virginia. Now comfortable back in her home state, her stable includes a little of both, flat and steeplechase horses. “Certainly, there’s more money in the flat racing,” she agreed, adding that as the purses for steeplechasing get bigger, the price of a good ‘chaser has gone up as well. A large percentage of their business, Cooney said, comes from breaking young thoroughbreds, a pre-school program for racehorses. “Clients buy them, and we break them,” said McClure. She starts them all out by driving them with so-called “long-lines,” a snaffle bridle fitted with long lines that the handler uses to guide from behind the horse. They start, she said, first in the shedrow, then graduating to outside when ready. McClure and Cooney readily admit that, sometimes, when accompanying clients on shopping trips, they blow, their savings on horses they buy for themselves. They’ve also dabbled in breeding thoroughbreds for their own stable. They keep a few broodmares at McClure’s parents’ farm in Orlean, and Michael is bringing along 3-year-old filly Tamany Sweep, his first homebred, by Aaron’s Gold. He hopes to start her on the flat this fall. “Above all, we’ve been truly blessed with wonderful owners,” McClure said, naming Frank Petralmo and Dennis Gordon as two who particularly er\joy owning steeplechasers and coming to the races to watch them run. As she talks, Oscar Max, Petralmo’s timber star, sticks his head out of the stall and leans out to give McClure a kiss. It’s a touching, sweet, rural farm scene. But the horse has another response for Cooney. Leaving McClure with a sigh, Oscar Max reaches over and grabs Cooney’s muscled forearm between his bared front teeth. The horse’s chuckle was nearly audible — he doesn’t bear down on Cooney’s arm, but just teases his regular rider with the joke, “When he’s finished racing, he’ll have a permanent home at Frank’s,” McClure Baid of the personable brown gelding. She looked at Cooney and laughed. 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Photo by Douglas Lees IRISH DUO: Brothers Michael, second from left, and Leo O’Brien, leading, were among the early immigrants from Ireland who made their mark on America’s steeplechasing scene. Here they duel for the 1972 Lovely Night Handicap; Leo O'Brien and Shadow Brook won for Middleburg owner and trainer Stephen Clark and Sidney Watters. Far and Away By far the longest races on the fall steeplechase circuit are the four-mile Virginia Hunt Cup at Montpelier and the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup at Unionville. They are two of just four four-mile routes In the entire ‘chase calendar; the other two are the April Maryland Hunt Cup and the Virginia Gold Cup in May. Funny accents? Welcome to the game. England, Ireland supply U.S. circuit By Sarah L. Greenhalgh Times Newspapers Staff Writer So why do so many of these big-time players in steeplechasing have funny accents? Following the American Dream seems to have found a foothold, albeit overseas, in the world of jump racing. Many riders born in the United Kingdom and other Svuticti/, ’Sna. Meeting all your transportation needs Transportation to Wellington, Florida! We’ll jet you, your car, and even your horse therel 877-361-7433 www.cctsinc.com nations emigrate to the U.S. to work as grooms, riders and trainers. Many are instantly catapulted into stardom — and the winner’s circle. While the English and the Irish love their sport of steeplechasing (it was bom there in the 17th century) it is predominantly a winter sport for them. The American spring, summer and fall steeplechasing meets, then, fit perfectly into year-round racing plans. Many decide to stay here year-round, finding themselves a hot commodity in a sport with fewer participants and, therefore, more opportunities to shine. See JOCKEYS, Page 10 B&B Appliance and Lawn Equipment PROMPT and COURTEOUS SERVICE and REPAIR FOR YOUR HORSE CLIPPERS and HORSE VACUUMS Mon. - Fri. 10 a m. - 6 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 p m 71 l.awson Road, Unit C, I.eesburg, V'A 20175 703-777-1093 Your Horse Is Valuable SunLite 740 SunLite 7EO) GOOSENECK • ALUMINUM ■ HEAD TO HEAD 'y<~ :;rse GN Side Ramp m & ValueLite Shouldn’t you protect your investment with . a horse trailer from £ Sundowner? B PRICING • QUALITY TRAILERS • SUPERIOR SERVICE Lee Highway • Warrenton, VA 20187 -6825 • www.shen-valley.com

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..u Dual hemisphere champion Craig Thornton Jockeys From Page 10 “No possible way would I have done as well in Ireland,” Elliot said. “First of all you need pots of money to make it and the jockey club has to approve a minimum amount of horses to train. There are tons of roadblocks in front of you.” Elliot does not believe that gender is a real issue, just the stricter rules of Irish ‘chasing. She was bom in County Cork, ironically, the birthplace of steeplechasing. When,Elliot came here in the late 1960s she had no such visions of grandeur. She just wanted to be a part of the sport. Her first racing work was with Betty Byrd, and then with Sheppard. It was with Sheppard that she would make her best connections. “While I was at Jonathan’s I was asked to train a horse for Kip Elser,” Elliot said. “The horse was Too Few Stripes. He was a nice horse and did well. Things sort of fell into place then.” But 1991 would be the one for her scrapbook — that was the year Elliot made her mark, breaking all kinds of barriers in American steeplechasing. Elliot became the first female leading trainer with 31 wins worth more than $825,000. She has no desire to go back to her roots. “I like it here,” Elliot said. “I like the climate and the fact we have daylight longer and actual daylight in the winter. But it’s tough on the horses when we have no rain, like now.” Training conditions in the U.K. are completely different, Elliot said. She is amazed when foreign horses come over here for one race and do well. It is one thing, she said, for riders, and trainers, to make the transition, but horses have a harder time. “It’s not just the footing, the heat is a huge change for them,” she said. “Plus they are used to long straight gallops, not tight courses. In Ireland, you have these long sweeping turns. Or none at all.” Her mentor, Jonathan Sheppard, hails from Ashwell, England near the racing mecca of Newmarket. Sheppard, who first started his career as a jockey now has 22 NSA leading trainer titles. He believes trainers of any nationality can do well here. “You can basically start on a shoe string here,” the 10time Eclipse winner said. “Overseas you need to have a whole stable full of horses and have money. The younger generation is able to make it work in the U.S., too. Native to Tipperary, Ireland, professional jockey Tom Foley said he loves racing in America. “I love riding over here,” said the 21-year-old. “It is easy to pick up rides for the best trainers.” Clarke County trainer Jimmy Day gave him his start here. Foley said that though the top American jockeys are extremely talented, there are not so many riders here to prevent an aspiring foreign horseman from taking a chance in America. “It is easy to be a big fish in a small pond,” he said. Living the American dream, he agreed, is quite possible. r — — — — — — — — i A Nut? Or Not? ....When it’s a chestnut. The horse has socalled ‘chestnuts' on each of hjs legs, leftover remnants of what used to be a toe further back in evolution. On the front, they are larger and are above the knees; in back, they are below the hock. b J Shows her you’ve moved from flirting to forever Hartman Jewelers 70 Main Street, Warrenton • 540-349-4123 Maior credit cards accepted HHr®! Ask to see one of Morton's local barns or arenas. MORTON BUILDINGS

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Sport of the ’chase was a hit, right from the start Origins of steeplechasing jumped from old country to new world in 17th century Racing on the flat was held in Virginia as early as 1678 in Henrico County. The first thoroughbred was imported to the colonies in 1730. This stallion, “Bulle Rock,” stood service in Hanover, spreading his blue blood over the new world and influencing thoroughbred breeding here even yet today. But the first steeplechase, according to authoritative documentation, took place in Ireland in 1752, when a “certain Mr. Callaghan and his friend, Mr. Edmund Blake, made a sporting wager to race across country from Buttevant Church to the steeple of St. Leger Church, a distance of roughly four and one-half miles.” Thus the sport of steeple hunting, as it was often called at first, was started, with the horses matched two at a time and tested more for jumping prowess and stamina than speed. The first organized steeplechase {j that is, one over a made course probably was held at the Bedford flat racecourse in 1810. It came about when a flat race for hunters was proposed, and to ensure that no racehorses were substituted by unscrupulous characters, eight fences, 4-feet-6inches, with a fixed top rail, were added to the flat course. The race drew a reported crowd of 40,000, who watched Fugative (formerly Off-SheGoes) beat Cecilia. The first flagged race was organized by Thomas Coleman of St. Albans, who nevertheless kept the layout of the course in Herefordshire secret until the start of the race by having the flag men concealed in ditches, raising their flags on the word “Go.” Hamess-ing racehorse power Thoroughbreds aren’t the only game in Virginia this fall. Standardbred trotters and pacers will get equal time at two separate harness meets. The first is a new meet at the historic Oak Ridge estate in Nelson County, Sept. 21-Oct. 7. Formerly a half-mile training center, for nearly a century defunct, the Oak Ridge track has been revamped, renewed and reworked, and will reopen for 10 racing days on Friday, Sept. 21. Post time is 1 p.m. each racing day, which are three consecutive long weekends: Sept. 2123, Sept. 28-30 and Oct. 5-7. Bets can be made legally through portable pari-mutuels at Oak Ridge. Mutuels open next at New Kent County's Colonial Downs, which opens for a three-week harness meet Oct. 12-30. Racing is at night on a Friday-through-Tuesday basis. Colonial Downs is standardbred racing's only “one-turn mile’”’ a pacer. Ultimate Falcon, recorded the second-fastest mile in history there in 1998, 1:47 4/5. More information on the Oak Ridge meet can be found by calling the Virginia Racing Commission at < 804 ) 966-4200. Details about the Colonial harness meet are posted at the track’s Web site, www.colonialdowns.com. The first formal American steeple chase took place in Patterson, N.J., on June 7, 1865, when Nannie Craddock beat Maid of Ottowa over three miles of fair hunting country and 27 fences in a time of nine minutes, 24 seconds. The present record, set in the 1969 American Grand National at Belmont Park, is held by High Patches, who covered the three miles in five minutes 39 and 3/5 seconds. Today, steeplechasers regularly cover two miles in 3:45 or less. Give your horse the only feed that delivers Controlled Energy". Introducing Omolene* with the exclusive Controlled Energy formula. Your horse will enjoy the same great taste, now with less sugar and molasses for a calming effect He'll get more calories from vegetable oil, and fewer from starch, for better overall * * * condition and a shinier coat. And he’ll benefit from a complete vitamin package. Controlled Energy processing also makes Omolene more free-flowing in the winter, wtthout drying out in the summer. Stop by today to find out all the benefits Controlled Energy gives to Omolene. E3 PunnoMdk, he. MID-COUNTY FARM SUPPLY 606 Falmouth St • Warrenton, VA 20188 Call for delivery (540) 347-1742 or (800) 282-3087 OmOtGYie Foreign & Domestic Auto Repai Full Warranty On All Jobs Direct Repair For Major Insurance Companies PPG Lifetime Warranty On Paint Finish Materials 540-347-3922 5387 Telephone Road • Warrenton ■■■ New Baltimore Industrial Park Off Rt. 29, new Freesuue Glass Fuog/InterBuild, Inc. Builders • Contractors Post Office Box 237 Purcellviilc, VA 20134 540-338-2306 For Additional Information Please Contact Us At: 540-338-2306 Metro: 703-689-1217 800-432-3864 Fax: 540-338-3015 —-Post Frame Construction Horse Barns, Arenas, Light Commercial

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Tracing the Cup: all the way to VA. Traveling trophy finds a final home By Bktsy Parkkr Tniirs Newspapers Stall Writer The Internat ional Gold Cup, hold annually on tho third Saturday in October, (or IS years has heon tho highlight of Virginia’s fail steeplechase season. But the tradition of‘chasing for ownership of the grand golden vase wasn’t horn in the ()ld Dominion. The first International Cold Cup was held in 1903 at Grasslands Downs in Tennessee, over a 4 1/2-mile brush course. The spectacularly beautilid gold trophy, still awarded to the winner, was placed in competition that year by the King of Spain. Alfonso XIII, then one of the world's most gallant riders and sportsmen. Two years later, the meet moved to tile Rolling Rock course in Pennsylvania, built hy Gen Richard King Mellon, where it ran until 1983. In the half-century it was run over the natural brush hedges at Rolling Rock, the International Gold Cup became the most prestigious hurdle race of the fall season. When the Rolling Rock meet folded in 1983, the Cup tradition and its legendary trophy moved to its current home at Great Meadow in The Plains. But one small change was in store for the prestigious event: in keeping with Virginia’s tradition of quality timin')- racing, the International Gold Cup became a timin'!- race in its inaugural year at Great Meadow. Some 8.500 spectators and SO horses gathered for t he first meet. Today, the International Gold Cup is the centerpiece event on the National Steeplechase Associat ion sanctioned card, typically attracting nearly 100 horses to compete for purses exceeding $125,000. The International Gold Cup has been named one of the top 20 events of the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. The tilth annual running is set for Saturday. Oct. 20. Gates Open at 10 a m. for pre-race entertainment, with the first race scheduled for 1:50 p in. (See full run1 day schedule at n^/il.) General admission car passes are $50 in advance, $00 on race day. A car pass admits one vehicle and six occupants. For ticket information, guests may call (8001-69RACFS or contact the Virginia Gold Cup Association at (540) 347-1215. Tickets may be ordered online at www.vagoldcup.com. Advance purchase of tickets is recommended. Children under 12 years of age are admitted free with an adult. Looking a gift horse in the mouth There is no exact or quite "correct” way to compare horse years and human years. However, it can be fun to consider how a horse's age, actually and figuratively, corresponds with a person. For a rough idea of how old a horse is in human years, the following guidelines are considered valid by veterinary standards: • First horse year = seven human years (so your yearling is like a second grade student) • Second horse year = seven human years (so your 2year-old in training is like a high school freshman) • Next three horse years = four human years each (so your 4-year-old horse is like a 26-year-old young professional person) • Subsequent horse years = 2 1/2 human years each (so your 16-year-old horse is reaching official human “retirement” age of 65) Times Newspapers Staff Photo'Betsy Parker THE CUP RUNNETH OVER: The Oct. 20 International Gold Cup will be the 18th running of the prestigious stakes race at Great Meadow. The timber race, which carries a pot of $50,000, is the richest on the fall steeplechasing circuit nationwide. Here, runners leap a fence in this spring's Virginia Gold Cup. Race winner Maipo is at right. He is a likely entry in the International this fall. Renzulli’s artwork selected for Cup 2001 promotions Sara Jo Renzulli has been chosen as the official artist for the ‘2001 International Gold (’up painting, joining a long line of sporting artists selected to produce what is the event’s centerpiece of advertising and promotion. Renzulli works at her home in Fair Hill, Md., where the thoroughbred training center at Fair Hill and "the horse country of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia serve as her inspiration.” Renzulli divides her time between painting commissioned portraits of horses, dogs and people, and artwork for shows and galleries. Her work has been featured as the poster and promotional material for the 2000 Iroquois Steeplechase in Nashville, Tenn. She has also produced a number of catalog covers and artwork for Companies such as Bit of Britain Saddlery. Since 1996, Renzulli has joined the Beresford Gallery in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., each year for the August racing sea son. Her juried show exhibits include Yellow Springs in Malvern, Pa., and shows by the American Academy of Equine Art. "Her work is just so exceptional,” said Diane Jones, executive director of the Virginia Gold Cup Association. “She is able to truly capture the expressions of the horses and the essence of the event.” The 2001 International Gold Cup painting, “On the Final Turn,” depicts jockeys and horses as they head toward the finish at Great Meadow. Viewers can feel the tension as horses and riders vie for first place. Clearly visible in the painting are Meadow landmarks such as the distinctive steward’s tower, with Member’s Hill rising in the background. Other artists selected for International and Virginia Gold Cup work in the past include the late Jean Bowman, the late Heather St. Clair Davis, Sandra Fortush, Anita Baarns, Else Tuckerman and more. Raceday schedule 10 a.m. Great Meadow gates open to public 11 a.m. Jack Russell Terrier races 11:30 a.m. Piedmont Driving Club driving parade 12 p.m. Meadow Chase pony races 12:45 p.m. National Anthem by Porcha Dodson 1 p.m. First race — The Maiden Hurdle 1:35 p.m. Second race — The Steeplethon 2:10 p.m. Third race — The Allowance Hurdle 2:45 p.m. Fourth Race — The Open Claiming Hurdle, amateurs to ride 3:20 p.m. Fifth race — The Lincoln International Gold Cup (Timber) 3:55 p.m. Sixth race — The Maiden Claiming Hurdle 4:30 p.m. Seventh race — The Foxhunter’s Chase 5:05 p.m. Eighth race — Training Flat, amateurs to ride 7 p.m. Great Meadow gates close

What’s in a name? Unique Steeplethon a Meadow original The so-called “Steeplethon" race is a Great Meadow original. The unique course at Great Meadow was created and built in 1995 by a team of Virginia steeplechase horsemen, headed by Great Meadow founder Nick Arundel. The course was designed to add a new dimension to racing over fences, with varied types of obstacles fashioned after the foxhunting field from which, in turn, the sport of steeplechasing initially was horn in the 17th century. The steeplethon is a challenge to both horse and rider. Copying successful cross-country racecourses in France and England. the steeplethon course includes such difficult obstacles as a brush-topped banks, as in England, and a shallow, 170-foot wide water crossing, as at Craon in France. The race is designed for experienced steeplechasers, over 18 fences — none of which, unusually, is jumped more than once in the three-mile race. Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker A STEEPLE-WHAT? It’s called a steeplethon’ and though the name may sound funny the unique race is anything but. 1-—:--1 FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND: Great Meadow is laid out in a basic racetrack oval shape, with the finish line, Stewards Stand, paddock, stables, vendors and sponsor tents all in close proximity to Members Hill. Parking along the North and South Rails ensures good viewing of the course, while general admission ticket holders can move to many different areas around the track for unique views of almost every fence on the course. r The 10 past International Gold Cup winners 2000 — Priceless Room 1999 — Saluter 1998 — Saluter 1997 — Final Final 1996 — Big Boo Boo 1995 — Buck Jakes 1994 — Buck Jakes 1993 — Jamaica Bay 1992 — Nmewa 1991 — Lenape Way 1990 — Joe's OK The 64th Running of THE mEBNATIONAL GOLD CUP TMCES Photo by jonet Hitcher For hospitality tents & reserved parking call 540-347-1215 I h jcnningi, Irw. General Contractor Saturday, October 20,2001 at Great Meadow, The Plains, Virginia Terrier Races, Pony Races & Carriage Parade Races Run Rain or Shine • Gates Open 10:00 am First of Eight Races 1:00 pm 4 For ticket outlet information call 800-69-RACES or visit www.vogoWcup.cofn to Order Online inter nos is I LINCOLN Wb«« A Luxury Cxr Should Be $ AIRBUS INDUSTRIE

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