Rappahannock News, June 19, 2002

LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA SERIALS LECTION 800 E BROAD ST RICHMOND VA 23219-19PL "t» tr T nock £oXfnty’'S Fdmiiy Nmhspafi&iii$($J$7 .v/ ,2 ir*>' ■jcr-'-i ■>*> ■' -V " ^ ^ :v. y* p-v 124th Year ... No. 25 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2002 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Gateway committee to meet June 20 The Sperryville Gateway committee will meet on Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall. For more information call Tom Junk at 987-8617. Amissville to host carnival The Amissville firemen’s carnival will begin June 26 and continue through June 29. The parade will be held on Thursday evening beginning at 7. The crowning of the queen will take place on Friday and the grand prizes awarded on Saturday evening. West Virginia Amusements Company will provide the midway and there will be rides, games, concessions and shows for the entire family. Catalogs available Catalogs for the Culpeper, Madison and Rappahannock Farm Fair are available at the Rappahannock County Extension Office, Rappahannock Farmers Cooperative and Hackley’s Country Store in Amissville. If you would like a catalog mailed, call the Extension Office at 6753619. Representative to visit County U.S. Senator George Allen’s regional representative will hold local office hours on June 26 in Rappahannock County. Chaz Evans-Haywood will at the Rappahannock Library from noon to 2 p.m. on that day. The representative will be available to discuss issues facing the area and to help anyone having problems with a federal agency. For more information, constituents may call Chaz Evans-Haywood at 540-4211394. Rappahannock Happenings • There being no business to come before the Rappahannock County Planning Commission, and with no pending business the regular meeting for i Wednesday, June 19 is I canceled. ( • Friday, June 21, at 8 p.m., RAAC presents the film “I Am Sam” at The Theatre on Gay Street, Washington. ' • The June 2002 meeting of the Rappahannock Board of '>Zoning Appeals has also been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on ’Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. • Monday, July 1 is the deadline for filing an application for tax relief for the low income 'elderly and disabled. For information call the Commissioner of Revenue Office at 675-5370. • Saturday, July 6, an old fashioned Fourth of July celebration for the people living and working in the Town of Washington will be held at the home of Mayor and Mrs. J.S. Willis, Mt. Prospect. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Good Luck Grads! Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C Wayland Sixty-eight graduates participated in the 52nd annual commencement exercises on Saturday morning at Rappahannock County High School. Superintendent Dr. David Gangel spoke briefly to the seniors and stressed to them "you can do anything you want to do, commit to it and you can do it." Dr. Gangel will leave our school system at the end of this month and will assume the Superintendent's position for Amelia County Public Schools on July 1. Col. Nels A. Parson of Washington was the keynote speaker for graduation and related a story to the seniors of Winston Churchill's speech to a graduating class. According to Col. Parson, "Mr. Churchill stood behind the podium, stared at the class for a while and said: "Never give up, never, never, never give up" and sat down. The speech was over." However, Col Parson's speech was a little longer to our 2002 graduates and unfortunately space will not permit us to run the entire speech but it was certainly an inspiration to the parents, friends and family members of the graduating class. Clevenger’s Corner: water runoff Where does it actually go? (part 1) By Don Audette Special to the Rappahannock News When a one-inch rainfall descends on Clevenger’s Corner, each acre receives 27,154 gallons of water. It weighs 113 tons. It is enough water to fill a swimming pool at a roadside motel. Since Culpeper County, on average, gets 43 inches of precipitation a year, an acre there may receive a little over one million gallons of water a year. If expanded to cover the area of the Clevenger’s Corner Village Plan, then 2.2 billion gallons of rain, sleet, and snow falls from the sky onto its 1,900 acres in an average year. That is a lot of water and it all has to go somewhere. Where does it go? With varying seasonal emphasis, precipitation follows four main routes. It evaporates; plant life uses it, it run offs, or it soaks deep into the ground to recharge aquifers and wells. For example, when high winds prevail, as in the early spring, water evaporates more quickly from lakes, ponds, and the bare earth than at other times. In the spring and summer, precipitation is quickly sucked into the root systems of new and ripening vegetation, and then is “exhaled” back into the sky in the form of water vapor (a tree may “exhale” 50 gallons of water a day into the air). Runoff is also paramount in the spring and summer, when thunderstorms bring heavy rain onto rooftops, parking lots, roads, driveways, or already saturated ground. Runoff makes its way into the Rappahannock River and down to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Then there is the precipitation that recharges aquifers. Aquifer recharge receives its emphasis in the fall and winter. Although evaporation still takes place during those months, vegetation has died back and thus there is not much competition from plant life for the water; and snow slows runoff. Wells thus receive their needed recharge. Long term for the upper Rappahannock River basin, this fall-winter recharge amounts to about 10 inches per year, or 23 percent of the annual rainfall in this area. Without it, you have droughts. Of the various routes precipitation can follow, runoff is the most visible and that is what we want to talk about. Runoff is most obvious during and after a thunderstorm. Streets may be covered with water. Parking lots may look like lakes. Drainage ditches may be filled to capacity. Currently, runoff at Clevenger’s Corner is primarily from a small number of commercial roofs, parking County residents invited to Great Meadow for the Fourth Due to various circumstances there will not be a Fourth of July celebration in the Town of • Washington this year. However, Rappahannock residents are invited to attend the roaring Fourth of July celebration at Great Meadow on 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains. " A huge parade of fire engines will be part of a special tribute to Fauquier County hometown heroes, its local fire and rescue squads, at this year’s celebration. Families, civic and government leaders will honor members ■ of the fire and rescue crews, who commonly volunteer their time and risk their lives to keep our communities safe. Gates open at 4 p.m. for prefireworks entertainment, including teams; of parachutists all afternoon and an acrobatic air show by The Flying Circus. Pony races, children’s games, ice cream v ■ k ' ■5 . :' ’ ' i- ; eating contests, face painting and pony rides will entertain children of all ages. Food is available. Admission car passes for this charitable event are $30 in ' advance, $40 at the gate. Car passes admit up to six people; children under five will be admitted free. Call 540-253-5001 or visit www.GreatMeadow.org for 'more information or advance ticket sales locations. Nestled in the heart of Virginia’s Piedmont countryside, Great Meadow is a 400-acre field events center, steeplechase course and horse sports facility benefiting the preservation of open space. Home of the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races, wine festivals, a Fourth of. July celebration and the Great Meadow $100,000 Grand Prix Classic, nearly a quarter million people visit Great Meadow annu lots, and driveways, with the heaviest amounts of runoff being from highways such as US 211 and Route 229, and other roads. When development begins within the Clevenger’s Corner Village Plan, the extent of runoff will increase. In a city, about 28 percent of its area involves roads and parking lots, the prime generators of runoff. In rural areas, the figure is closer to 15 percent. Thus, of the 1,900 acres in the Clevenger’s Corner Village Plan, possibly 285 acres will be generating such runoff. With a one-inch rainfall, there will be over 32,000 tons of water on the move. To handle this flow, stormwater See WATER. Paae A8 Avon Hall to Town By Gerald Ochs ? Rappahannock News Writer After surprisingly little public cojn:' I ment, the Washington Tbwn Council! voted unanimously both to give Mayor) Stew Willis and Vice Mayor Steve* Critzer the authority to seek interim! financing of “up to $600,000” for the' Avon Hall property and, separately, fof ; the purchase itself of the property. ' On the financing issue, Mayor; - Willis said that the trustees of the- ! Carrigan Estate, who control Avon! Hall, have expressed a willingness to; provide short-term financing (up to twoyears) to enable the Tbwn to execute its! $1 million purchase option on the prop-; erty. He said that they would lend someof the money at an interest rate of seven percent, and later noted that the; ! Town had $500,000 in its capital fundfor the purchase and that the loan! sought would provide the balance; required. Mayor Willis also referred to a loan offer by the Rappahannock National Bank at a rate of 4.15 percent, but he said that the bank loan “started with a" deed of trust but now they need a bond,” and he indicated that the closing costs would likely make that transaction more costly than the Carrigan . Estate trustees’ short-term loan. Town Attorney John Bennett explained that the Tbwn is pursuing long-term financing with the Rural Development Administration (RDA), and that any loan negotiated by the Mayor and Vice Mayor would provide the time necessary to complete the engineering and acquire the necessary ; permits (for a Tbwn wastewater treatment system), and to obtain RDA’s approvals and financing on the overall system and property. It is also possible that the Avon Hall purchase will be supported by the County. At the last Board of Supervisors meeting, County See COUNCIL, Page A7 ; 2002 football schedule D Photo courtesy of David Clanagan The first ever RCHS football schedule has been determined for the 2002 fall season. This fall, 8th and 9th grade boys will be eligible to participate as members of the High School’s Freshmen football tean\. Practice will commence in the second week of August and the game schedule is as follows: Date Wednesday, Sept 4 Wednesday, Sept. 11 Wednesday, Sept. 18 Wednesday, Sept. 25 Wednesday, Oct. 2 Monday, Oct. 7 Location Away Home Away Home Home Away Opponent Madison County Strasburg Manassas Park George Mason Clarke County Page County Time 6:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m

Friends of the Library Book Sale co-chairs, Lois Snead, left, and Grace Sims, get in the fishing spirit while they sort and price this year’s great selection of used and collectible books. A special collection of nearly 100 fly fishing books is the highlight of this year's sale. There is also a great selection of children’s books starting at 10 cents and the best ever group of art books, and super beach read paperbacks and hardbacks. The t?ook sale is the annual fund raiser for the Friends of the Library. This year it will be held at the old Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue, Washington. The regular sale will be held Saturday, June 29 from 10 a m. to 3 p.m. and is free to the public. There will be a special preview gala, Friday, June 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and all Friends of the Library members _ and donors are invited guests. Nonmembers are also welcome for a $10 admission charge. "Please come and support our public library” said an organizer. Photo courtesy of Claudia Mitchell HAIL DAMAGE? Call Blue Ridge Roofing for free estimates 540-631 *0666 PUBLIC HEARING: Courthouse Security Fee and Jail Processing Fee On Monday, July 1, 2002 at 7:00 PM at the Courthouse in . Washington, VA, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock ^County will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 103 of the Code of Rappahannock to impose a $5.00 fee on each criminal and traffic conviction to be applied to pay for courthouse security personnel and a fee of $25.00 on each person committed ! to jail to defray processing expenses. " A complete copy of the proposed ordinance is on file at 'the County Administration Office at 290 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747. By Order of: John W. McCarthy County Administrator ANNOUNCEMENT Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board Announces Changes to Operating Hours for Family Guidance Services Family Guidance Center Monday Tuesday Wed. Thurs. Friday Culpeper 8:30-4:30 8:30-8:30 8:30-8:30 8:30-8:30 8:30-4:30 Fauquier 8:30-4:30 8:30-8:30 8:30-8:30 8:30-8:30 8:30-4:30 Madison 8:30-5:30 8:30-8:30 8:30-4:30 8:30-6:00 Closed Orange 8:30-4:30 8:30-8:30 8:30-4:30 8:30-8:30 Closed Rappahannock Closed 1:00-8:30 1:00-8:30 8:30-12:30 Closed Emergency services availability will remain unchanged. Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock Subscription Rates By Maifi*^* Rappahannock..*21.“ Elsewhere in the U.S.*27.“ Name _ Address __ City_ . _State_Zip_^ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: ! Rappahannock Neui*, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 | litis form may also be used for ♦ j CHANGE OF ADDRESS ; i I Old Address: New Address: # I ’I J L [The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, j Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel ( ominunications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, (Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a vear in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. (POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock \Ncws, BO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. J Cookbook to be published The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is putting together a community cookbook. Anyone who would like to submit a favorite recipe to the included in the cookbook should mail the same to Diane Weakley at P.O. Box 127, Sperryville, Va. 22740 or Bonnie Turley at P.O. Box 409, Sperryville, Va. 22740. The proceeds from the cookbook will go to support the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. RCHS Softball Coach named Head Coach for State All Star Game Rappahannock’s .own softball coach, Jon Smythe has been named by the Virginia High School Coaches Association! VHSCA) to be this year’s head coach for the East - West Softball All Star game. The game will be played in Hampton, Va. on Thursday, July 11 at 2 p.m. on Briarfield Park. Mr. Smythe coached the Rappahannock .County High School softball team to the State Single “A” Championship last year and the Region “B” semifinals this season. This years’ team finished as the Bull Run District Champions with Jon bmythe an 11 and 1 record. They were 20 and 2 overall and Coach Smythe was named the District Coach of the Year. Coach Smythe has a 42 and 7 overall record as the head Coach of the Lady Panthers. For the All Star game. Coach Smythe will be assisted by two other coaches selected by the VHSCA and will have an 18 player roster. The “best of the best” softball players (seniors only), from half the state’s high schools — in all divisions — A, AA, and AAA were eligible to be ■ selected as squad members. Only two players will represent the Bull Run District — Manassas Park’s Missy Hartman and Rapp’s Gwen Johnson. Midsummer Night’s Dream at Ki Theatre this weekend Performances Friday, June 21 at 8 p.m. and a Sunday matinee on June 23 at 4 p.m. By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News The Ki Theatre players will perform, with musical accompaniment, one of Shakespeare’s most famous and light-hearted plays, A Midsummer Night's Dream, on this Friday evening at 8 p.m., and again at a matinee on Sunday, June 23, at 4 p.m. This part of the Shakespeare's play within a play ("The Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Cruel Death of Pyramus and Thisby ") has inspired four hundred years of stories and pictures of tiny, butterflywinged people living in the woods. Walt Disney’s fairies are their descendants. Felix Mendelssohn’s produc Carnival Triumph • Oct. 12, 2002 2-day cruise to no-where from Norfolk, VA Prices from $420 per person 137 South Main St. Culpeper 540-825-1393 www.battlefiehhravel-va.com tion music also remains very popular, including the "Wedding March." Music was always an essential ingredient to any good drama in Renaissance times. And the Ki Theatre keeps up the tradition. A very special musical program precedes this play with enchanting Renaissance music of the period, including Mendelssohn's Andante con moto from his Symphony # 4. Other music associated with this play-classical , traditional British Isles and Appalachian music-will be performed by an ensemble of dulcimer, flute, violin and cello. This production is a community theater work of art worthy of its name. A highly-talented group of Elizabethan Rustics' who have enchanted the Rappahannock theatrical scene in other productions in the past will be on stage to share their infectious enthusiasm and talent. Acting, magical lighting, and lilting music all promise a delightful Elizabethan MidSummer Night's Dream! Performances will be held on Friday, June 21, at 8 p.m. in the Ki Theatre on Gay Street, and a matinee on Sunday, June 23, at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and children. Reservations are recommended. Contact Claudia Mitchell at cmitchlite@aol.com or call the theater at 675-1616. rT: u L L r i N S u R E D JENKINS Excavating • Landscaping Home Improvements • Tree Service No job too BIG or too small because we do them ALL Quality Work SATISFACTION GUARANTEE TO ALL CUSTOMERS 540-987-9048 Bi 0 N D E D L 1 C E N S E D The distance \ between $ j your business/and your banking Just \ got shorter. The long and short of it is this. LONG: Spending time going to the bank to do your business banking. SHORT: Easy, secure business banking on the Internet from Rappahannock National Bank. 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County farmers gathered at Mount Vernon Farm By Alan Zuschlag Special to the Rappahannock News About 40 members of the Rappahannock Farmers’ Association met at historic Mount Vernon Farm on Sunday May 19 for the RFA’s Spring meeting. The brisk spring weather and the pastoral beauty of Mount Vernon Farm helped ensure that a good time was had by all. The official part of the meeting saw the election of new officers. Once this was concluded outgoing president Dick McNear turned the meeting over to new president Alex Sharp. Alex then announced the new slate of officers for 2002: President - Alex Sharp, Vice President - Dick McNear, Secretary/Treasurer - Alan Zuschlag, and Directors Gray Armistead, David Cole, A1 Kellert, Steve Miller, Debbie Miloslavich, and Art Zimmerli. Other official business included a $500 donation from the RFA to the Rappahannock 4-H club. After some debate, it was decided that the Farmers’ Association annual dues would be reduced from $35 Beth Yowell named to Dean’s list Beth Yowell, a sophomore majoring in communication studies, was recently named to the Dean’s list for the spring semester at Bridgewater College. Students on the Dean’s list have attained a 3.4 or better quality point average of I a possible 4.0. . ]r' All of the Bridge;1 water students named . - to the Dean’s list are ; nominated for The ■ National Dean’s list, the largest publication in the United States recognizing the academic achievements of college students. Beth is the daughter of Jim and Linda Yowell of Boston. 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Gwen Hays gave a report on the small ruminant subcommittee’s activities and announced that the goat, sheep and llama breeders will next meet on July 28 at Linda Witt’s Misty Mountain Farm to hear a presentation on fiber and spinning. Once the official portion of the meeting was over, Cliff Miller treated members to a brief history of his Mount Vernon farm. Mount Vernon is a National Register property that has been in the Miller family for 175 years. Over the years the farm has evolved from dairy farming and apples to beef cattle. In the 1990s the farm was rented to other local farmers. By the turn of the century, however, Cliff had decided that the best way to keep the 830 farm intact and preserve the land for the future was to turn the farm from a financial drain into a model of environmental and economic sustainability. To do so, Cliff signed up for the government sponsored CREP program which offers assistance in fencing and planting trees. Of the 460 acres of the farm now in hardwood trees, 130 acres were planted with 13,000 trees under the CREP program. Where the Thornton River meanders through the farm, it has been cleaned and replanted and is now a pristine fishing stream rented out to a fly fishing group. Two hundred acres are now in pasture and hay, and 25 acres has been rented to Waterpenny Farm to grow vegetables. In its new incarnation as a sustainable grass and hardwood farm, Cliff is putting an emphasis on restoring all the old buildings and barns on the property, which will soon be listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. He hopes to have a good horse facility for training draft horses. Already he has a wonderfully trained pair of Belgian draft horses to assist in the low impact harvesting of trees on the farm. The next general membership meeting of the Rappahannock Farmers’ Association will be at 4 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 4, at Gray Armistead’s farm north of Sperryville. In addition to the usual fun and friendly socializing and a tour of Gray’s farm, the Summer RFA meeting will feature a special cattle program with guest speakers. All Rappahannock residents and landowners interested in supporting agriculture in our county are encouraged to attend and become RFA members. More information about the various Farmers’ Association programs can be found on the RFA website at: www.rappfarmer.org or by calling 937-6124. Blue Rae Gardens Greenhouse Open ^ Early Day Lillies, Begonias, Ferns cj and much more! , 540-923-4234 Rt. 231 Betweefl Etian & Banco • Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9-5 From south-Go to intersection o/Rt. 211 (Lee Highway) & Rt. 522 at Massies Cornet; take Route 522 north & go 1 mile to Rt. 641, turn left & continue 0.5 mile to Grinton Ijane. Turn left & continue to top of mountain. Pick Your Own Sweet Cherries > Fully Open Saturday, June 22 8a.m. to 4p.m. rWe have ten different^ types of sweet cherries & all of the trees are ^ under 9 feet. A Cherries-On-Top Orchards, Flint Hill Gary Sellers 703-845-1160 Amissville 6 Firemen’s Carnival Wednesday Carnival Begins ;v Thursday Grand Feature Parade 7 p.m. Friday Crowning of Queen Saturday Grand Prizes Awarded run for the Whole family! June 26 through June 29 Ride all-u-can until closing each night for one low price! Rides • Games Concessions Shows Midway by West Virginia Amusements CompanySponsored by: Amissville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad $300 reward offered The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information tjiat will result in the arrest of persons responsible for shooting and killing a cow in a bam on September Song Lane (Washington) during the night of June 4. Citizens with information may call the Sheriff’s Office at 675-5300. Ydu will not be asked to provide your name or phone number. Callers will remain anonymous and be given an identification num Rappahannock County O _ & ber that will be used to claim their reward if the tip results in an arrest. Persons that contact the Sheriff's Office will speak directly with Sheriff Larry Sherertz or Chief Deputy Chris Williams. All rewa ds through the Crime Solvers Program will be paid in cash and transactions are considered confidential. All donations to this program are tax deducible and checks should be made payable to the “Rappahannock County Crime Solvers”. —— ■ , _ Castleton resident in training Rosanna (Rose) Reed is a member of the Arthritis Foundation’s Joints in Motion Training Team and will be training for her first marathon (26.2 miles), as well as raising money to find a cure for arthritis on behalf of the Arthritis Foundation. Ms. Reed, a rural letter carrier substitute at the Washington Post Office and part-time Administrative Assistant for Stoneworks Traditional Stone Masonry, will be running/walking her first marathon in honor of her friend, Spenyville resi dent, Marybeth Shankle. Mrs. Shankle is a now disabled Registered Nurse and suffers daily from Fibromyalgia. This chronic disease makes the simplest of tasks a painful challenge for her. Ms. Reed will also be honoring her own family members, other friends, fellows and the 43 million Americans (of which one million are Virginians) who suffer from this chronic disease. The Arthritis Foundation is giving Ms. Reed an opportunity to receive professional training, meet with other new exciting ' people and contribute to a cause that will help Americans who suffer from arthritis. You can help by being a donor or a sponsor. Any amount of donation ($1 to $999 ) takes the Arthritis Foundation a step closer to finding a cure and - brings Ms. Reed a step closer to ' reaching her fund raising goal. Checks should be made payable to the Arthritis Foundation and mailed to: Joints in Motion. Attention: R. Reed. 32 Midnight Lane, Castleton. Va. 22716. i> < Pfc. F.P. Paratore completes training Marine Corps Pfc. Frank P. Paratore, a 2000 graduate of Rappahannock County High School recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Paratore successfully completed 12 weeks of training designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. Paratore and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a.m., by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Paratore sperit numerous hours in classroom and field assignments which included learning first aid. uni-'l form regulations, combat water * survival, marksmanship, hand-.* to-hand combat and assorted'I weapons training. They per** formed close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit during field training. He is the son of Paul and ! Mel Paratore of Amissville. ' WE BUY USED BOOKS Single books or whole collections Old Sperryville BOOKSHOP Historic Main Street, Sperryville (540) 987-8444 E-mail: btxA.church@earthlink.net Sunnyside Organic Farmstandj Specializing in fresh, seasonal produce grown on our Rappahannock farm Bedding plants, herb plants and hanging baskets, fresh cut bouquets OPCn WEEKENDS I 2 P.M. TO 7 P.M. Located across frorn^ Rappahannock County Partt entrance across from Firehouse Jj Lane on Warren Avence , Garage Sale Hilltop Stud Farm/Hawthorn Woodville, VA Saturday, June 22nd 8 a.m. Rain or Shine! Household Items Horse & Equipment Stall Drapes Stable Equipment 7VT Garden Items . Furniture Rugs and more From the South, Charlottesville area: Take 29 north to Madison. Take Rt. 231 north out of Madison. Approximately 17 miles turn right on Rt. 618(Hawlin Road). First farm on right. Si x From East-Culpeper: Take 522 west towards Sperryville-approximatelv 20 miles-turn left on Rt' 231. Go south 5 miles. Left on Rt. 618 (Hawlin Road). First farm on right. From Warrenton: Take 211 west to Sperryville. In Sperryville turn left on - 522. 1/2 mile turn right on 231. Go 5 miles. Turn left on Rt. 618 (Hawlin Rd.) First farm on right. From West-Lurary: Take 211 east towards Sperryville. In Sperryville turn right on 522. Go south 5 miles. Left on Rt.618 (Hawlin Road). First farm on right.

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This Week in Sports i Photos courtesy of David Clanagan Ralph Pace » By Jon Smythe • Athletic Director The Virginia High School League athletic year 2001 - 2002 officially ended last week with the completion of the remaining State Tournaments for Spring Sports. Single “A” winners were as follows: Baseball — RandolphHenry High School t Boys’ Soccer — George Ijlason High School • Girls’ Soccer — George Mason High School Softball — Gate City High School • The following Rappahannock County High School athletes received individual postseason honors: Boys’ Soccer Junior Ralph Pace 1st Team All District 1st Team All Region 1st Team All State Senior Garner Smythe ‘f 1st Team All District ■■J 1st Team All Region j 2nd Team All State • Junior Michael Fairbrother j 1st Team All District j 2nd Team All Region j Girls’ Soccer J r* Junior Adrianne Moore 1 1st Team all District tj 1st Team All Region • Senior Amber Allen ;• 2nd Team All District 5 Junior Robyn Pivarnik - J* 2nd Team All District Softball Senior Gwen Johnson 1st Team All District 1st Team All Region 1st Team All State Junior Rachel Sharp < 1st Team All District 2nd Team All Region ■' Sophomore Ryisha Cook 2nd Team all District Rachel Sharp, left and Gwen Johnson J LMUJE. - ' Garner Smythe L J Michael Fairbrother Adrianne Moore Amber Allen Robyn Pivarnik Ryisha Cook Rappahannock County’s first football camp planned The Rappahannock High School will offer a three day football camp for boys that will be in the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grades next school year. The camp will run from 8 to 11 a.m. on June 26, 27, and 28. The camp is designed to expose boys to the fundamentals of the game of football and no equipment is neces sary or will be issued. Camp participants will receive instruction in basic position play and team organization. Those attending camp should wear tennis shoes, shorts and T-shirts. A sweatshirt might be necessary if the weather is cold and rainy. There is a registration fee of $25 for attending the camp. This fee can be paid prior to “ the first day of camp or at the camp itself. Registration forms to attend the camp can be picked up at the high school office or from the athletic director. I For additional informa- ; tion contact Mr. Jon Smythe 987-8575 or Mr. Kemp Pullen „! at 547-2034 (after 6 p.m.). AmissviUe 540-937-4500 • Flint Hill '540-67 ' : ~ • " ' • - ,r/ -I- . “... , ,;r" “T Come visit us at our AmissviUe location _ __ tctions/Ser^cpVVprk Shop Hours: 7a.m. to 5p.m Monday through Friday ; ■«* 24-hour toWing : \+ Wallace Dabney Jeff Hockenberry Service Donnie Gregory Service f if \Used cars and trucks Visit Us In Amissville For Your Next Car Or Truck ' ■ iSj if ■; . ff. ,.f -.fif,:.V> : . -! ■ J0T «*■*••••> ->v- •> .%•■>.. *•. >.. . *. ■ ■■■mg.-.- w--w iv.... .w. ; .-.v. ■ ^ v Also RV*s ■ I <: Amissville Dealer ffziuu 14723 Lee Highway Amissville, VA «# Flint Hill Dealer #3824 706 Zachery Taylor Highway Flint Hill, VA > >'*■ : xt, fmW **TQFi

:-Bappaftannocfe JietoS— * Established 1877 • An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President l John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 • /BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County I $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 3uilding, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2002 Our View Town Council opts to retain retail limitations— ambiance is everything The Washington Town Council just barely followed the Mayor’s lead (by a three-to-two vote), and denied The Inn at Little Washington a spe; cial use permit to expand the retail space limitation - of 1,000 square feet in the recently acquired Mrs. Coxe’s Tavern space. The Mayor suggested that retail limitation has helped retain the Town’s ambiance and quality of life, and that an approval of the requested 1,950 square - feet could lead to a retail space war that would result in an ever more congested village, and that might well be true. The Inn at Little Washington has done much to : establish Washington, Virginia, as a destination, and the vision and foresight of its owners has probably ; been the driving force behind the Town’s reemergence ; as a beautifully well-kept, inviting, and commercially viable weekend and vacation spot, as well as a comfortable place to reside. Could the near doubling of the allowable size of that space radically change that ambiance so careful: ly devised? Could that precedent encourage others to ' apply for similar concessions? Would a nearly 2,000 square foot limit entice The Gap to acquire the bank building and begin the “mollification” of Washington, •Va.? . Could The Inn redevelop its plans so that the - “Mrs. Coxe’s” retail space does not exceed the 1,000 square foot limit? Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Pholo/Barbara C. Wayland ' The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad held its annual carnival last week. Attendance was good each evening and as always the parade was well attended and enjoyed by all. Rides were appealing to youngsters and others enjoyed reminiscing. Letters An open letter of gratitude At the end of March our three month old home on Fodderstack Road in Washington burned to the ground. So many neighbors and strangers offered their help. To everyone who has touched our lives during this time, we invite you to please stop by while we rebuild our home, so we may thank you all in person. In addition, kudos also go to 13 year old Jamie Coleman of Front Royal and his grandma, Jennie Larrick of Luray. In December, our old yellow labrador retriever, “Sam”, wan dered off. His ordeal lasted four long months and took him 30 miles from home. Jamie and his friend found the dog and Jennie tracked us down at our temporary residence. While the last few months have brought a lot of change to our family, the friends we’ve since made affirms that this is where we want to spend the rest of our lives — among people who really care about each other. Thank you again. Donald and Denise Chandler Washington Blood donors thanked Thank you to all of those who came out to the Washington Fire Hall on June 13 to donate blood for the American Red Cross Bloodmobile. Twenty-five units of blood were collected. There were a couple donors who had just flown in from being out-oftown and immediately came to donate blood. A couple other donors were celebrating their birthdays by donating blood! A few others were on their way to volunteering at the Flint Hill carnival. We extend our sincere thanks to these and all other donors for your time and generous spirit. A special thank you goes out to the Washington Fire and Rescue Company for once again allow ing the bloodmobile to be held there. Such generosity is one thing that makes Rappahannock County special. Marie Riedel Marie Davis, Co-Chairs, Bloodmobile Thanks extended from SVFD and Auxiliary The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who came out and supported its annual carnival this year. Special thanks to the Sperryville Emporium, Faith Mountain, Southern Grace and to Rae’s Place for your generous donations. Also thanks to everyone who so kindly donated baked goods and who helped us work in the food stands and other stands that were a part of our carnival. Congratulations to Miss Annie Nicholson, who won our carnival queen this year. Also thanks to Jennifer Kendall, who was runner-up. Thank you all for your wonderful support, we couldn’t do it without you and we look forward to seeing you next year. Members of the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary Michelle Jenkins, President of Auxiliary See More Letters, Page A7 Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO : June 21, 1962 C.E. Johnson Jr. was in Oregon this week to I [attend the Production Registry International * meeting. Mr. Johnson appeared on the program, speaking as an Angus breeder, on his experience with the Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association program. ■ Mrs. Charles H. Estes of Sperryville was the recipient of the greatly coveted tri-color award offered at the Rappahannock Garden Club [Flower Show which was held Friday at the Sarish hall in Washington. Lrs. E.M. Jones was awarded the equally impressive sweepstakes. Her arrangement of I vegetables, including cabbage and lettuce leaves, green grapes, asparagus spears and red cherries was very unique. . The cost of obtaining a Virginia driver’s • license will be increased effective June.29. Licenses issued on and after that date will cost the individual applicant $2 for an I operator’s license and $3 for a chauffeur’s ; license. Joseph DeJamette Keyser of Washington, I !a lifelong resident, leading farmer and ; .'horticulturist, was recently named chairman of the Rappahannock County Gibbons for • Congress Committee. ! In announcing Mr. Keyser’s appointment, ' William Conrad Gibbons of Harrisonburg, lone of the candidates for the Seventh District Congressional seat, said, “Mr. Keyser is held *in very high regard by the citizens of [Rappahannock County and I am vei*y pleased . and proud to have his support and assistance.” 25 YEARS AGO June 23, 1977 A college medallion of recognition was given John Jackson, a native of Rappahannock, who is a traditional musician, an artist and cultural ambassador, by Dr. William McCoy, president of Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown at the school’s graduation on June 11. The Rappahannock Chorus will present the Testament of Freedom with words by Thomas Jefferson and music by Randall Thompson on the Fourth of July at the Washington Baptist Church. Prior to the singing, folk and country dances will be presented by a group of Rappahannockians. The Fourth promises to be more fun than ever this year with street sales, good food, pony and carriage rides and fireworks. During the musical variety show held last Thursday at Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly, Jennifer Kline of Amissvill£ and Heather Marsh of Woodville performed a ballet movement together. Other performances included dances by both the primary and advanced ballet classes under the direction of Mrs. Wade Massie III, piano and violin recitals and choral singing. 10 YEARS AGO June 18, 1992 Ray Scherer, White House correspondent for NBC News during the Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson administrations was one of the first reporters to do television reports to the nation from inside the White House grounds will be speaking at the Rappahannock Library on June 26. He will be introduced by a neighbor in the county, former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy. The county library has a new computer for public use. It was provided by the Virginia Extension Service and is on loan for at least six months. Patrons can use the computer to find out about plant care, insect pests, how to remove stains and best buys in consumer products. Approximately 19 new books on landscape design, gardening, and flower arranging were brought with a $300 check given to the Rappahannock Library by the Rappahannock County Garden Club. COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy of Mltzie Young OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: The Rappahannock County Courthouse complex has changed over the years. Just recently most of the offices were renovated.

Council From Page A1 Administrator John McCarthy did discuss $4(X).000 in the draft Fiscal Year 2003 budget that was designated for Avon Hall, but no public discussion has yet occurred on such a purchase. Avon Hall purchase Mayor Willis prefaced the public hearing on the Avon Hall purchase by noting that there have been a number of studies conducted (on the wastewater treatment system), and “it may not work exactly as hoped—it might take a bit more of the land—but it’ll work.” The primary public commenters during the public hearing on the purchase were Town Council worn a n -el ect Claudia Mitchell and Diane Bruce. Ms. Mitchell’s questions pertained to the proposed use of the property, and to the cost to Town residents of a Town-wide wastewater treatment system, should that be approved. By her comments and questions, she expressed concern that the development of a wastewater treatment system could hurt “some citizens” financially, hut Mayor Willis said that the installation cost for individual homeowners would not be exorbitant. Ms. Bruce asked for clarification on the Mayor's statement about more land being required, and the Mayor responded by noting that anv additional land required would still be within the Avon Hall parcel. He said that “the Heath Department has three sets of rules—two of which work and we like,” and he indicated that chances were favorable for Health Department approval of a system that did not require additional land. Newbill Miller expressed support for Council action on the purchase, commenting, “If this is ever going to come to (fruition), it’s going to have to come from that table (the Council table).” Roger Batchelder too spoke in favor of the purchase of Avon Hall, and the Council unanimously approved Mr. Critzer’s motion, seconded by Alice King, to do so. Application denied A Special Use permit application by Maintenance Manager Eddie Fletcher of The Inn at Little Washington was heard and denied by a three-to-two vote, with Councilman and Inn principal Reinhardt Lynch excusing himself from the Council table during discussions and voting. Mr. Fletcher requested a Special Use permit to allow The Inn to develop 1,950 square feet of retail space and 1,850 square feet of office space at the recently acquired building at 411 Main Street, formerly known as Mrs. Coxe’s Tavern. The Zoning Ordinance permits, by right, 1,000 square feet of retail space. The initial predominant issue was the availability of parking. One parking space is required for even' 250 square feet of building space, and so 16 spaces are required. Upon the question posed by Alice Butler, Mr. Fletcher said that they would use ten spaces at the former tavern, and six of the spaces behind the post office. Ms. Butler, Mayor Willis, and public commenters Barbara Stockton and Kay Kohler all contended that the post office spaces proposed were already in use, and that the parking plan was inadequate. After closing the public hearing however. Mayor Willis addressed the issue of retail space size. He noted that the current limitation of 1,000 square feet has been in effect for fifteen years and that it “sets rules for how we live here together in town—it sets expectations.’’ He said that two applications “before the governing bodies”—Mary Ann Kuhn’s application for expanded uses at the Middleton Inn and The Inn’s Special Use application—"bring up a change now that will essentially affect every' residential area.” He explained that he had asked William Wickens, former Town resident and an author of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and Historic District Ordinance, to explain the rationale behind the retail space limitation, and Mr. Wickens wrote that “ . . . these documents were designed to keep the look, scale and ambiance of Washington, Virginia, something which had been lost in other Virginia towns.” The Mayor expressed concern that increasing the permissible retail space size for The Inn would result in a need for other retail shops to “increase and expand to keep up,” and that this would result in more and more traffic in Town. “It’s what I hoped would not happen Cemetery fence replaced, ^ volunteers thanked On behalf of all the Grigsby family, we would like to thank everyone that was involved in the replacement of the fence around the Grigsby cemetery. 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Summer Reading dub to begin July 6 • > Children! The Rappahannock County Library Rummer Reading Club is just around the comer. This year’s theme is “Books and Pets: Our Friends for Life,” and the .Saturday programs will include award-winning storytellers, live snakes and lizards and alligators, puppet Shows and- more. Summer Reading Club kickoff will be held on Saturday, July 6 at 11 a.m. Join award-winning storyteller Linda Fang for animal tales with an ancient Chinese twist. On Saturday, July 13 at 11 a.m. “Hot Dogs and Cool Cats", a howling good time of dog and cat tales and craftmaking will be the featured program. “Fish Tales” will be presented on Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m., join the group for an afternoon of fish tales and fishy fun. “Reptiles Alive" will be the program on Saturday. July 27 at 3 p.m. A trained herpetologist will teach children about reptiles and bring a menagerie of live animals to show, including a boa constrictor, a monitor lizard and even an alligator. On Saturday, Aug. 3 at 11 a m. the day’s program will be entitled “Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!” Children won't want to miss this one. The Reading Club Finale: Applause Unlimited presents a puppet show extraordinaire featuring furry friends from classic children’s literature on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. Stop by the Library to register your child or just show up on Saturday, July 6. For additional information call the Library at 675-3780. Local students named to LFCC honor list Dr. Marilyn C. Beck, President of Lord Fairfax Community College, recently announced the names of the students who received President’s list and Dean’s list for the spring semester 2002. Those from Rappahannock named to the President’s list were: Meghan E. Cupp, Brenda K. Hixon, Rebecca L. Stonecipher and Chae K. Thiel. Those from Rappahannock achieving the Dean’s list honor were: Courtney E. Mauro, Kandais L. Riley and Lauren E. Thornhill. Water From Page A1 management systems are put in place. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B4 • Classifieds/B5, B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 June 19, 2002 In Brief Sharp Rock Four-for-Four in Governor’s Cup ; Sharp Rock Vineyards won medals for all four of the 2001 vintage wines it entered in the 2002 Governor’s Cup, a major competition for the Virginia wine industry. Results were announced at a special ceremony in Richmond on Monday, June 17 with Governor Mark Warner presiding. , The Sharp Rock 2001 Cabernet Franc won a Silver medal, and bronze medals were awarded to three other Sharp Rock 2001 vintages: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Chardonnay Reserve. Clay children’s camp planned Don’t miss out on clay camp for children at Sperryville Pottery. Dates are June 24-28 and Aug. 59 for 6 to 12 years old and July 22-26 for teens. Call Suzanne at 987-1000 for more information. Summer trail ride series set The Rappahannock Hunt is currently sponsoring a summer trail ride series. On Sunday, June 23 the ride will be held at Bruce Mountain at Reva at 10 a.m. and on Saturday, June 29 at Elmwood in Boston at 5 p.m.. ; The rides will be moderately paced with jumps optional. Light | refreshments will be provided, i Cost is $15 per rider. For further \ information call Janet O’Keefe, MFH at 547-2993 or Barton ! Hitchcock at 825-6859. Call to artists for •** > “The Wonders of Wood” The Middle Street Gallery, a not-for-profit art space located in Washington is seeking entries for its upcoming exhibit entitled “The Wonders of Wood”. The show will i focus on wood as artistic medium and/or as subject matter. Entries may include wood sculpture (including small pieces ; of furniture) or two- dimensional : artwork having wood as the I theme. The show will run from j Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Sept. 1. An opening reception will i be provided on Sunday, Aug. 4. • Artists will be limited to one \ entry only. There is no entry fee. | Entries must be delivered to the < gallery by 10 a.m. on Saturday, I July 13. | ’ The gallery is located on | Middle Street in Washington and ! is open Friday through Sunday i between the hours of 11 am. and 6 p.m. For more informa..on call | the gallery at 675-3440 or Steven Kenny at 675-2355. Also, visit the I web site at www.middlestreetgallery.org. Rapidan Better Housing has loans available Rapidan Better Housing is accepting applications for its 2003 program year for the federal and state funded Indoor Plumbing Rehabilitation Program. The IPR program provides zero percent interest loans to owner-occupants whose homes lack indoor Rlumbing, or where the existing water delivery or waste disposal system has failed. , A limited amount of grant money is also available to lowincome homeowners to help pay for these repairs. Rapidan Better Housing has been assisting homeowners with the IPR program since 1996 and provides financing, plus complete project management from start to finish. If you are a resident of Culpeper, Rappahannock, Orange or Madison counties call 948-3274 and ask for the IPR program application. . By Barbara Wheatley Special to the Rappahannock News In a new "Student of the ' Month" program at Rappahannock County Elementary School this past year students were nominated by their peers for being a student that is hardworking, friendly, and diligent. These nominations are then reviewed by the teachers and placed in ballot boxes. The student of the month committee then draws one student for each grade level. Each nomination included the student's name and a specific reason for their nomination. February winners were Jessica Stout from fourth grade; Emma Hathaway from fifth; Emma DoddHenze from sixth and Alicia Burns from seventh grade. Selected for March were Sarah Jenkins from the fourth grade; Dean Hogan from fifth; Kim Hutcheson from sixth and Jesse Palmer from seventh. April winners were Taylor Yowell from fourth; Hannah Rosenbaum from fifth; Noel Johns from sixth and Emily Welch from seventh. Winners for May were Dave Torrance from fourth grade; Willie Southard from fifth; Osha Kondori from sixth and Meagan Smith from seventh grade. r Photo courtesy of Barbara Wheatley RCES students selected these classmates as "Students of the Month" for the months of February, March, April and May. Apple Specialist opens shop in Washington Louise van Dort is manger The largest east coast Apple Computer Reseller and Service Provider, NewMacVision, Inc. announces the opening of its newest satellite facility in Washington, Va. The new company, BlueRidgeMac, and all NewMacVision companies share their gold Apple Specialist award, the highest level of excellent service performance attainable from Apple Computer. According to NewMacVision spokesperson John DiRocco, Senior Vice President Operations, “The new facility fills a gap in service for many Apple users in the Blue Ridge area.There are so many Apple users in this suburban area who some times have to travel over 100 miles to the nearest Apple Service provider. We feel that they deserve the same service options users in city areas have.” With its Blue Ridge opening, NewMacVision closes its gap towards the west in Virginia and now is able to serve the entire Central and Northern Virginia areas through its facilities in Richmond (CapitolMac) and Alexandria (Uptime). NewMacVision is also the only Apple Specialist in Towson, Md. (MacHome and Office) serving the entire Baltimore area up to Pennsylvania and Delaware. BlueRidgeMac provides troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair service on , the Apple product line. Located 15 miles west of Warrenton, it serves the communities from Winchester to Charlottesville to Culpeper and Manassas. The facility is located at 311 Gay Street, Suite I, in Washington. The facility currently occupiesabout 625 square feet and employees three. The manager Louise van Dort, a certified Apple Computer Service Technician, has over 15 years experience, including servicing the Macs for the Rappahannock County government. The parent company, NewMacVision is one of the fastest growing companies on the east coast. According to DiRocco, since its inception in November 2001 the company has grown from a single location with staff of six to 50 in four locations with revenues expected to top $15 million by year’s end. The parent company intends to grow through acquisitions, partnerships or other satellite offices along the east coast, providing quality Apple Computer sales and services. BlueRidgeMac, as all -NewMacVisioncompanies, has been awarded the “Gold” Apple Specialist award, the highest level of excellent service performance attainable from Ajpple Computer. The facility offers authorized Apple Computer sales, certified repair services and consulting services. They also represent other suppliers like Canon, Epson, LaCie, Iomega, Hewlett Packard, Textronix and more. The facilities provide products for personal and business computing, training, onsite service, computer rental, installation, and networking all on a very service-oriented and personal basis. For information or service call Ms. van Dort at 675-3037 or for those outside the area, 1-800-993-4622. “The Studio” moves east to new location Jeff Stuettgen recently moved his shop, “The Studio” to 16 Main Street and Atkins Fruit Stand iij Sperryville. He previously occupied a space across from Antique Tables Made Daily, west of the town. After serving for 17 years as a missionary in the United States, Albania and Bosnia, Italy, artist Jeff Stuettgen worked in close association with Mother Theresa, painted her portrait and assisted with the restoration of old religious paintings before settling in Rappahannock. Starting as a sign painter more than two decades ago, Mr. • Stuettgen’s artistic journey has taken him from painting religious icons to pastel street art and now to the sublime abstract pieces he is creating. ' Mr. Stuettgen lives in Sperryville and works with faux painting and experimental forms of art. His artistic endeavors began at age seven as a schoolboy in rural Wisconsin. To view his work visit him at 16 Main Street in the town or at Atkins Fruit Stand on US 211. He may he reached at 987-9360 and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ■fciftn tfMrtiMMarra Drawing courtesy of Jett Stuettgen ONE OF MANY: This three foot painting was purchased by Rappahannock Cellars and tells the story of grapes from start to finish and is one of the many paintings done by artist Jeff Stuettgen. “I Am Sam,” a wonderful film about the power of the human spirit to be shown Friday at 8 p.m. By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News “I Am Sam,” starring Sean Penn as a mentally challenged man raising a bright, normal daughter, and Michelle, Pfeiffer, a hotshot lawyer who tries to keep social workers from taking1 the child away, is showing at The Theatre on Gay Street, Washington, Va., Friday, June 21, at 8 p.m. Sam Dawson (Sean Penn) is a 40year-old mentally retarded man who finds himself with a daughter after a one-night-stand. Working at Starbucks and getting help from a kindly neighbor (Dianne Wiest), Sam is able to successfully raise his child, Lucy (Dakota Fanning), on his own. With Lucy’s seventh birthday approaching, a predicament arises: Sam has the brain capacity of a 7year-old himself, and what will he do when Lucy surpasses his level of intelligence? Through a misunderstanding that gets Sam arrested for allegedly attempting to solicit a prostitute, Lucy is taken away from him. Not knowing what to do, Sam is coaxed hy his buddies to hire a lawyer to take the case to court so he can regain custody of his daughter. The attorney he chooses, / and who agrees to take the case on pro bono simply to impress her colleagues, is Rita Harrison (Michelle Pfeiffer), a short-tempered, high-powered woman whose job keeps her away from her own young son. The two major relationships followed are Sam and Lucy, and Sam and Rita. While Sam and Lucy have a beautifully loving bond, the question posed is whether love is enough when you are trying to raise a child more advanced than the parent. Meanwhile, the shallow Rita ends up learning more from Sam than he learns from her, namely how to grow a conscience and much-needed empathy. Portraying a type of character he has never tried out before, Sean Penri is exceptional and sympathetic as Sam. Playing a mentally retarded person on fdm is a tricky task. The emotions and body movements have to seem genuine, rather than acted. Penn never once breaks from the role, and more than ably becomes the center of the picture. “I Am Sam" is heartbreaking, uplifting and a profoundly moving film. The film is rated PG-13, runs 132 minutes and contains some obscenity?

Church A* « \ if'.,* Activities Bible School at Thornton's Gap Vacation Bible School will be held at Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Church near Sperryville June 24-28 from 6:30 to 8:30 each evening. The theme for this year’s school is entitled “Faith Mountain." All community children are invited. FT Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. Morning Prayer 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Speaker: Rev. John Farrar Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. 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. Bible School at Reynolds Vacation Bible School will be held at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church June 24-28 from 9 a.m. to noon. “Amazon Outfitters” will be the theme for the week long activity. The event is open to all community children from ages three to youth. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. A missville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. Thursday: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Woodville to host VBS Woodville Baptist Church , located on Route 522 invites children ages two through 12th grade to “come deep into the Amazon Rain Forest as the Amazon outfitters go on a expedition with the one true God at the church’s Vacation Bible School,” said Amanda Hensley. The week long activities will run from June 23-27 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will also be a rally on June 22 beginning at noon to prepare for the adventure. “Come join us for a week of fun, food and excitement. We will venture into the Amazon and into the word of God while enjoying marvelous music and creative crafts. Our expedition will be great fun for everyone and it’s free," added Mrs. Hensley. For more information call 987-3317. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 41 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Hymn sing, July 13, 7:30 p.m Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.O. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, June 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. Celebrate Summer Solstice June 21 Summer Solstice, sometimes known as Midsummer, Litha, or St. John’s Day, occurs in the middle of June. It is a celebration of the longest day of the year and marks the first day of the season of Summer. In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year is when the Sun is farthest north. In the southern hemisphere, Winter and Summer Solstices are exchanged. We all know the year is divided into four periods or seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. However, contrary to popular belief, the seasons are not caused by the Earth getting closer to or farther from the Sun. The real cause of the seasons is the Earth’s 23.5° Obliquity, the angle a planet’s rotational axis makes with its orbital plane. The hemisphere of the Earth which is tilted toward the Sun receives a greater flux of solar energy than the hemisphere tilted away, resulting in higher temperatures for one hemisphere and cooler temperatures for the other. The effect of this solar flux is very apparent to everyone, since the day is warmest when the Sun is overhead and then cools as the Sun nears the horizon. The dates of maximum tilt of the Earth’s equator correspond to the Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice. Summer Solstice has been commemorated in grand fashion since ancient times. Some celebrants keep a Sacred Fire burning throughout the gathering. Some stay up all night on Solstice Eve and welcome the rising Sun at dawn. Others make a pledge to Mother Earth to do something to improve the environment. And there are those who simply dance ecstatically to the sound of drums around a blazing bonfire. As we celebrate the arrival of this season, we should also take especially good care of ourselves during this time of “solar flux” so as to have the safest and most enjoyable summer ever. There is nothing worse than a painful and aggravating sunburn to ruin a hot lazy day in the pool or make a family vacation at the beach the longest week of your life. Too much sun causes wrinkles, freckles, and cataracts. Sun is also the main cause of skin cancer - the most common form of cancer — in the United States. This year, there will be Sperry vi Me By LISA RAMEY 987-9109 about a million new cases of skin cancer. A tan is not a sign of good health. It is the result of skin injury. Symptoms of overexposure to the sun include: skin tenderness, pain, swelling and blistering. Additional symptoms like fever, chills, upset stomach and confusion indicate a serious sunburn and require immediate medical attention. Soaking up the sun’s rays used to be considered healthy, before we learned about the dangers of ultraviolet rays. These invisible rays, known as ultraviolet-A (UVA) and ultraviolet-B (UVB) , cause suntan, sunburn and skin damage. There is no “safe” UV light. Protecting children from the sun is especially important when you consider that most of our lifetime exposure occurs before the age of 18. We have all seen toddlers at the beach with rosy cheeks and red shoulders. And older children with darkly tanned legs and arms. And we’ve seen the older folks with sun spots and freckles completely covering their faces and backs! All of these skin characteristics can be avoided with proper use of sunscreen, and a good dose of common sense in the sun. There are three different types of sunscreen formulas: bonding, film, and wax. The base or lotion in which the UV absorbers are mixed with is very important, because it will ultimately determine how well the sunscreen will work. A Bonding base formula works the best, because it enables the absorbers to interlock with the skin. It does not clog your pores by interlocking tightly to the upper layer of the skin, allowing the skin to breathe and perspire underneath. Allowing your body to naturally keep cool by sweating is vital in all outdoor activities. Bonding base sunscreens work great in the water, giving you superior protection while swimming or profuse sweating. Most sunscreens are filmbased. These lotions suspend the absorbers on the skin’s surface instead of bonding, and must be re-applied frequently. Film-based lotions tend to be greasy and stain clothing and equipment. Wax-based lotions completely coat the skin, preventing your skin from breathing and sweating resulting in clogged pores. This can cause an increased core body temperature, especially during outdoor activities. Wax based lotions tend to be thick and sticky. All sunscreens are labeled with an SPF, or Sun Protection Factor. The SPF acts like a multiplying factor. If you would normally be safe in the sun for 10 minutes and you apply an SPF 10 sunscreen, you will be protected in the son for 100 minutes. In order for the sunscreen to work, however, you have to apply plenty of it and it has to stay on. You should apply it about half an hour before going out in the sun or water so it can bind to your skin. If not, then it is very easy for the sunscreen to wash off. Let’s all enjoy Summer from beginning to end, safely and wisely. Whether you are in the pool, in the garden, or taking a leisurely picnic in our beautiful parkland, protect yourselves and those little ones who learn so much from the habits we practice. Rub on some sunscreen, wear your big straw hat and don a pair of sporty sunglasses. You’ll be glad you did! Several Sperryville residents traveled over the mountain on Saturday evening to the Page County Senior Center where Ben “Cooter” Jones was the guest of honor and speaker. Attending were Lillian Aylor, Rachel Aylor, Carson and Aline Johnson, and Jim Swindler. Congratulations to Jr.. Perryman, who has just earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Strayer University. Graduating from college is always a feather ia one’s cap, but the satisfaction of achievement is even sweeter for those students who take classes during their adult years while also working a full-time career and raising a family. Well done, Jr.! Area children attended Belle Meade Swim Camp last week, and had much fun learning to swim, painting butterfly artwork, listening to circle-time stories, and singing those summertime campfire songs. Those in attendance were: Grace Alexander, Keeley Armor, Zack Armor, Ginger Arthur, Natalie Bosch, Madelyn Brass, Julian Brass, Brier Clough, Elliott Eaton, Blaise Fisher, Kathryn Fisher, Katilyn Fisher, Kathleen Forrest, Inga Fuengerlings, Rebel Haffner, Blake Hamilton; Timothy Johns, Luke Miller, Tor Mowatt-Larssen, Joel McBride, AJ Palmer, Janel Purnell, Ashlyn Rameyy Justin Ramey, Madison Romine, Katie Smeraldo, Sarah Thornhill, Shelby Thornhill, Harper Van Ness, Lucy Van Ness, Elijah Wheelock and Elise Wheelock. The one-week program was lead by instructors Susan Hoffman and Mike Biniek, proprietors of Belle Meade Bed and Breakfast and Lynn McBride, Paig£ Noel, and Ryland Pace. Susan opened up her home and her heart to the children, while all along encour-1 aging them to “just have fun.” And that they did! Have a wonderful week, and I look forward to hearing from you with your news. It’s a boy! Tracy Clatterbuck of Sperryville and Timothy Webb of Stanley are proud to announce the birth of their son, Preston Michael. Preston was born May 24 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He weighed seven pounds and ten ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Lisa Clatterbuck of Sperryville. Paternal grandparents are Everett and Geneva Webb of Bel Spring. Maternal great-grandparents are Ruth and Lonnie Clatterbuck of Sperryville and Joyce and Edward Pullen of Washington. Mrs. Mabel Webb of Nokesville is the paternal great-grandmother. Maternal great-greatgrandmother is Mrs. Lorene Dwyer of Sperryville. 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Suppose one night, instead of “channel surfing”, which may not contribute to peace of mind at all, you gather your family together and take this prime time to enrich your lives together. Some relaxed communication and !j family prayer could relieve those cycles of stress found in some homes. What a great way to improve your reading! In Hosea 10:12, we reaid... “for it is time to seek the Lord.” j j Additionally, you may seek the Lord as a family at your |j local church or synagogue. Won't you begin this week? i i You could make it a part of your weekly programming I i schedule. if*’- • |p«s I | 1 Scnptms Seizct&J try The Amer'csr B<tie Society Cof^ngrt 2002. kirtu -Wrtmms Newspap* Se«v«o«. P G tea 9X*5. 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Adam Starks and Emily Dorcas Wilson Wilson-Starks to exchange vows Tim and Joyce Wilson of Philippi, W.Va. would like to announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter, Emily Dorcas Wilson to Adam Starks of Amissville. Miss Wilson is a 1998 graduate of Philip Barbour High School and is currently enrolled at Blue Ridge Community College. She will graduate in May 2003 with her associate’s degree in Nursing. She works as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. Mr. Starks is the son of Thelma Starks Veliz of Culpeper and the foster son of Lilia Aylor and Raymond and Alberta Brown of Amissville. He is a 1999 graduate of Rappahannock County High school and is currently enrolled at Eastern Mennonite University. He will graduate in May 2003 with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He works at Giant Food Stores as an assistant manager. The couple will be wed in a private ceremony in Philippi on July 20, 2002. Washington homes welcome visitors ' Miss Judith Carter Welling of New York City was an overnight guest Saturday and also a guest on Sunday of her grandmother, Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and uncle, Frank Moffett. Judith is the guest for several days of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Welling and family in Fairfax Station and all attended the graduation exercise on Monday afternoon, June 17 at Robinson Senior High School in Burke for Judith’s brother, David Welling. David Will attend Florida State College in Tallahassee, Fla. in the fall. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Welling, Anne, Judith and David of Fairfax Station were Saturday evening dinner guests of Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and Frank Moffett at the Country Cafe. Happy belated birthday wishes to Megan, Mickayla and Madeline Niebert, triplet daughters of John and Sandra Niebert who celebrated their fourth birthday on Wednesday, June 12. On Saturday evening Ben “Cooter” Jones was the guest speaker at a dinner and rally in his honor at the Page County Senior Center in Stanley, accompanying him was his wife, Alma Viator. Also attending from Washington were Yogi and Karen Bear and their grandson, Alex, Mimi Cantwell, Henry and Meredith Gorfein and Dick and Alice Biby. Best wishes for a happy birthday to our daughter, Sarah Brown, who has her day on Monday, June 24. On Tuesday evening Sarah Brown, Amanda Brown, Malik Brown and Bobbie Jo Brown had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Friday is the first day of summer so enjoy this nice weather and be thankful of the gpod rain we are getting. .< Charlie and Ann Foster of Chesterfield, Mich, arrived at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark on Friday for a visit,. Their grandchildren, Samantha and Robert Falls children of Tim and Edie Falls of Woodville returned home with them for a weeks visit. ;! Amanda Brown and son, Malik and Bobbie Jo Brown spent Father’s Day with their father, Bobby Brown and Debbie Fowler on Battle Run Road. Happy birthday to Jimmy Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Beatty of Point O’ Woods, Front Royal, who has his day on Wednesday, June 19. Father’s Day visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mrs. Brenda McDonald of Haymarket, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas, Kenny Miller of Stafford and Sarah Brown. Happy birthday to Debbie Fowler, who has her day on Wednesday, June 26. Don’t forget the yard sale in the Fellowship Hall at the Washington Baptist Church on Saturday, June 29 beginning at 19 a.m. Donations of good items are needed and can be left at the church or call Ruth Clark at 675-3608. All proceeds go toward the Building Fund for the new Fellowship Hall. Have a safe week. Boston residents celebrate, travel Joshua Waddell has graduated from the Combat Medic A.I.T. training at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. Josh is a graduate of* Rappahannock High School and the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Waddell of Route 707. He arrived home on Wednesday for the Father’s Day weekend with his parents. Miss Ashleigh Cannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Cannon of Castleton has graduated from Radford College and is now employed in Long Island, New York. Congressman Eric Cantor, who represents our seventh district has presented awards to some local young people for their services to our community, namely Miss Ashley Corbin and her brother, Zachary who brought home silver medals and their younger brother Nathan, a bronze medal. The ceremony being held on May 30. They are children of Mr. and Mrs. Don Corbin of Slate Mills and we offer our congratulations. Members of the 1975 graduating class of Culpeper High School will be having their 27th reunion at Lakeside Clubhouse on Saturday, Aug. 17. For information call Pat Hawkins at 825-4862. Christopher Frazier, a sophomore at Rappahannock High School received an award for Building Maintenance I, at the awards banquet held on June 5. The summer trail rides, sponsored by the Rappahannock Hunt will take place here in Boston on Elmwood Farm on Saturday, June 29 beginning at 5 p.m. For more information call Janet O’Keefe at 547-2938. Birthday wishes for the week are extended to nephews, Michael Swindler and Daniel A. Knick, both of w hom grow a year older today, Wednesday and to Michael Heflin, whose day is Friday, June 21, and another nephew, Christopher Frazier will be celebrating on Tuesday June 25. May our Lord grant each of you many more. Vacation Bible School at Mt. Lebanon is in progress all this week through Friday daily from 9:30 a.m. until noon. There will be a family cook-out on Friday at 7 p.m. Down the road at Good Hope Baptist Church, Vacation Bible School will begin on Monday, June 24 and continue through June 28, each evening from 6 to 8. Call Ms. Marie Ferris at 825-3796 for more information. Kelli Jo Grant of Old Boston Road, made the A/B Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Honor Roll for the past grading advisory at A. G. Richardson Elementary School, where she is a student. Angela Van Nostrand also received honors by making the Honor Roll and Ellie Van Nostrand achieved the All A Honor Roll for the entire year. Belated birthday wishes go out to Mr. Franklin Warner of Dennis Road who celebrated his day, Sunday, Father’s Day. Mr. Warner is a member of the Rappahannock School Board, from our district and also belated wishes to Darlene Cubbage who added another year on Saturday. Sympathy is extended to the Whorton family of Castleton upon the passing of Mrs. Violet Whorton, which occurred at Culpeper Regional Hospital on Wednesday and to the Zellars family upon the loss of Mr. James Zellars of Reva, who departed this life on Saturday. Congratulations to Matthew Viar of Reva, a student at Liberty University, who was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring semester where students carry an academic load for twelve credit hours and earn 3.5 grade average. Our neighbors, a short distance up the road at Woodville Baptist Church are inviting young people to attend their Vacation Bible School beginning Sunday, June 23 and continuing through Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Mr. Posey Howell representing the Salem Ruritan Club attended graduation exercises at Rappahannock High School on Saturday and on behalf of the club, presented the President’s Student Award to Miss Jessica Nawrocki. Miss Ashley Corbin, Mrs. Tammy Ehrhart and children, Jessica and Chriss attended a graduation party for Miss Kellie Atkins in Sperryville on Saturday afternoon. Trust that each of youfathers had a great day and were not forgotten by your family. This writer truly remembers, for it was Father’s Day 17 years ago, my dad went home to be with his Lord whom he loved. Shillelaghs Sampling of Trips: THE TRAVEL CLUB YELLOWSTONE, GRAND TETONS, MT. RtJSHMORE, AUG. 22-30 ..:.$1874 (Includes Air, Hotels, Daily Sightseeing, 7 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners) LONG ISLAND/BLOCK ISLAND, Sept 8-12 t.$86S (Includes Motorcoach Transportation, Hotel, Sightseeing, Breakfast & Dinner daily and 2 Luncheons) BERMUDA CRUISE FROM BALTIMORE, Sept. 29-Oc* 6 . .$94S (Includes 7 night»cruise from Baltimore on Celebrity’s Horizon with all meals & entertainment and port taxes) Serving the Washington Area since 1964. Call for a brochure with complete trip social schedule details. 100 East Street #302 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 703*-242-2204 * 1-800-556-8646 Financial IVoblems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 Upcoming Events Cub Scouts plan rodeo This year’s annual Cub Scout Pack 123 Rodeo event will be held at Rock Haven Farm in Huntly on Sunday. June 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. In keeping with the cowboy theme, there will be horseshoe competitions, bull ring toss, panning for gold, woodland trail blazing, pony rides and of course a chuckwagon cookout. This is a wonderful pre-enrollment event for anyone with young boys six or older to discover what scouting is about. For more information or directions to Rock Haven Farm, call Opie Crawford, Cub Master at 987-8495 or Fred Moulton, Rock Haven Farm at 675-3687. Football camp scheduled The first phase of football at Rappahannock County High School is about to begin. There will be a summer football camp at the high school on June 26, 27 and 28 from 8 until 11 a m. This camp is open to all boys entering the 7th. 8th and 9th grades, in the fall. Registration forms must be signed by the parent and turned in on June 26. Forms are currently available at both RCES and RCHS. If you are planning on trying out for the freshman football team in the fall, this camp is strongly recommended. Call Coach Kemp Pullen at 547-2034 if you have questions. Families plan reunion The Weaver, Butler and Thornhill family reunion will be held on Sunday, June 23 at 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock Park near Washington. Those attending should bring a covered dish. For additional information call George Butler at 825-1153. In-orchard meetings set A in-orchard meeting will be held at Lee’s Orchard at Massies Comer on Wednesday, July 10 and at Nduman's Orchard in Flint Hill on Wednesday, July 24. For additional information call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 6753619. Clinic will be open June 19 The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local operation of the Fauquier Free Clinic Inc., is currently open on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month. The "3linic will be open Wednesday, June 19 and not again until July 10. Normally the clinic would be open July 3, however, due to the holiday, it has moved forward one week. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Public Health Department Building. For information call 347-0394. Performance at Ki Theatre Celebrate the summer solstice at Ki Theatre with the ojst tics play from “A Midsummer’s Night Dream.” Performance will be held on Friday, June 21, at 8 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, June 23, at 4 p.m. Cost is $10 per person and $5 for students and children. For reservations, call Ki Theatre at 6751616, or e-mail cmitchlite@aol.com. Ragged Mountain activities set The following activities are scheduled through Ragged Mountain Resource Center. For more information call Director Hunt Harris at 987-3366. “Second Saturday” hikes to trails in the Shenandoah National Park along upper Rappahannock River tributaries on Saturday, July 13, and Saturday, Aug. 10. Those attending should meet between 8 and 8:30 a.m. at Mountainside Market on US 211 west of Sperryville and caravan from there to trailheads. Bring nourishment for self, especially water, and layered clothing according to the weather of the day (extra socks recommended). Return is usually mid-afternoon. July 13: Nicholson Hollow-Hughes River and Aug. 10: White Oak Canyon-Robinson River. Anyone interested in helping co-ordinate other programs, especially biking, climbing and canoe/kayak trips, either this summer or into the fall and winter, is welcome to contact Ragged Mountain Resource Center Director Hunt Harris at 987-3366. 1 herapist to speak Rappahannock Healing Arts will host Elmdea Bean. Board Certified Post Life Therapist on Wednesday, June 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $45. To register or schedule a private appointment call 869-1652. Called meeting announced The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging announces a called Board Meeting to approve the FY 2002 Budget Revision on Tuesday. June 25 at 12:30 p.m. at 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146 or 825-7391 (TDD). Tastings at Sharp Rock Sharp Rock Vineyards on Route 707 is now open for tastings on Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Call Sharp Rock for additional information or directions, 987-9700 Support group to meet Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet on Saturday, June 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Culpeper Regional Hospital. The speaker will be Ronnie Rankin from Grymes Drug Store. He will speak on powered wheelchairs, scooters and other assistive devices. The group meets every month on the fourth Saturday rotating between Culpeper and Fauquier Hospitals. For more information call Karen at 937-3808 or Nancy at 3470269. Demolition Derby set Applications are now being accepted for the Demolition Derby to be held Saturday, Aug. 24 during the Page Fair in Luray. Drivers must be 21 years of age. Cars may include any American made stock, hardtop automobile or station wagon Official entry blanks are available by calling 743-4949. Registration is guaranteed to the first 60 applicants. The fair runs from Aug. 18 through Aug. 24. Red Cross Golf Tournament set The Culpeper-Madison Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a Golf Tournament at the Culpeper Country Club on Monday, July 15. Featuring a “Drive for the Chrysler • Hole-ln-One contest, this tournament offers golfers the opportunity to win a shiny new car. Continental breakfast begins at 7:30, followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The $75 fee covers breakfast, lunch, cart and greens fee. Pre-registration is required and forms are available through the Red Cross at 146 North Main Street in Culpeper, as well as at the Culpeper Country Club and other area pro shops For more information call 825-8611. SNP sponsors butterfly count If butterflies make your heart flutter, you might enjoy taking part in the sixth annual Shenandoah National Park-Luray Area Butterfly Count on Sunday, July 7. The rain date is July 14 Volunteers will spend the day identifying and counting butterflies within a 15-mile circle centered on Hershberger Hill, between Stanley and Luray in Page County. The count is sponsored by the park, the Shenandoah National Park Association, and the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). To volunteer for the butterfly count, call compiler Mara Meisel at 999-3282 before June 22.

Amissville to host carnival June 26-29 The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department Carnival is here. The carnival runs from June 26-29. The parade is - Thursday, June 27; box dinners will be available this night as well. If you can help out with the dinners contact Sarah Latham at 937-4410. If ytm would like to have a float jn.the parade, call J.B. Carter at*937-4218. Calling all boys going into thfe 7th, 8th and 9th grade! .You are needed at the Rappahannock County High School on June 26, 27, and 28 for football camp. Registration is $25. If you want to ; play on the new freshman - team this is your opportunity Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 to learn the proper way to play the game. For more information call 987-8575. Amissville Baptist Church Youth Program for the summer is starting! If you are going into the 7th or 8th grade you are invited to Jr. High youth, if you are going into the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade you are invited to join the Sr. High youth. The group meets every Wednesday night from 7 to 8 and on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. This Friday, June 21 is “games night” at the church from 7 to 11 p.m. Mike Letsen is the youth worker for the second year and he has many exciting things planned all summer long. A memorial service for Jane Peterson is being held Sunday, June 23 at 8 a.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. Mrs. Peterson lived in Rappahannock County for many years and was a friend to many in the Amissville area. Her son and daughter-in-law will be here for the service. If you need mote information contact Betty Webb at 937-5689. Amissville Baptist Vacation Bible School will take the kids on an awesome river trip in spectacular SonCanyon! The sign up carnival is July 6 from 2 to 5p.m. Come meet your child’s teacher. If you are planning for your child to attend, you will need to sign him/her up on this day. Classes start on Monday July 8 at 9 a.m. Amissville Baptist invites children ages four and up to join in the fun! ALTERATIONS Natasha's Clothing Boutique o’ Alterations Attire for every occasion: Proms • Bridal Gowns Pageant Wear Tuxedo Rentals N. Sales Shoes, Shoe I King Also - Jewelry and Alterations 124 East Main Street Front Roval 540-636-2356 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 Otangr Rd ( ulpeper CABINETS Ludwig Steka Furnituremaker Custom Furniture Spci uihzum in Traditional American Craftsmanship. Free Standing Js Built-ins Design Service Avail. 540-635-9690 ILUISAUr WOODWORKS Kitchen end Beth Cabinet*. Countertop* Custom Woodwork 540-743-1800 CAREER SERVICES Resume Prose, Inc. Professional Resume Writing Services "We help you STANDOUT with outstanding writing" Entry-level Resume and Cover Letter unb $94.95 540-937-4692 www resumeprose.com sales@resumeprose.com CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Slop Shop tor complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper • Slip Covers & Upholstery Residential A Commercial , Rt. 211 Amissville. VA 937-5500 CLEANING Sandy, s * | dfousecceaniny Weekly. Biweekly Monthly Cleaning Insured A Bonded ^ Free Estimates . 540-937 3253 Rappahannock News Joseph Keyser Construction, Inc. Quality Renovalions N Custom Homes V A Class A ( ontr.K tor 540-675-2395 T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A license 540-987-8043 KREYLtNG CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homos Since 1975 540-987-3145 CARPENTRY Expert craftsmanship in all phases of woodworking and construction. Cabinetry, tnm. doors, decks, home repairs 2J veurs experience 540-937-2051 General Contracting • Sunrooms • Baths •Garages ‘Kitchens • Decks • Additions (540) 347-4740 (703) 409-3448 Ellis & Sanborn, u.c Building Contractors • Custom Homes •Additions • Bams James G. Sanborn 5(H) Pine Circle Amissville. VA 20106 540-937-5431 f ax: 540-9.17-7763 CPA . MacRae Associates, p.c. Ik Ph-paration & Planning ■ Accounting Services Financial Planning www.macrae-cpaxom (540) 675-2043 EXCAVATING Keys Excavating ponds •driveways dearing»bndscapng inowremwai’bushhogcjng We offer quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 Vest‘d Excavating Specialized Backhoe. Dump Truck Hauling. Ditch Digging Culverts, Mowing, Bushhogging & Driveway Grading, Fence Ranting 675-1117 ASPHALT ■oon to • driveway near you. >h, fs40) 825-6®^ Please call today to obtain a free estimate & ensure early placement on our busy Spring 2002 service schedule. FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire. Chain Link. Board and Electnc. Split Rail Privacy Fencing Available Also Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager: 399-2688 Furniture Restoration 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 HEALTH HEALING WITH LOVE Kathy Edwards, N.D., C.N.C. Doctor of Naturopathy Board Certified & Licensed Nutritional Counseling & Reiki Rappahannock Healing Arts Center 540-987-7204 Ext. 7 JANITORIAL 825-8394 t iSb Complete Janitorial Services Commercial&I nd ust rial licensed* Insured* Bonded Free Estimates LAWN SERVICES Ronnie Dodson D & D Services 540-987-9350 Landscaping, Lawn Service, Bushhogging, Driveway Grading, Hauling & Mulch, etc. 540-675-3338 Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space BASEMENT WATERPROOFING You Have Wet Basement Problems? Our promise is to solve them for you! • Free consultations with our Architectural/Engineering staff • Basement Water Proofing • Remodeling/Additions • Basements/Kitchens/Baths •Sun Rooms/Decks/Patios • Brick/Stone/Concrete work bsolute Tech Engineering Absolute lech Engineering 703-406-3936 1-888-333-6858 MINTING Shenandoah Painting, Inc. Top ot the line quality work. Satisf.Ktmn guaranteed. I-ill t«*d;»\ ♦«»i i tree estimate. Lie ./hi'. 540622-2562 D&J’s Painting Interior - Exterior Free Estimates Neat & Dependable 540-778-1209 PET CARE Leaving Town But You Have Pets? Quality Care w/Neighborly Touch House I’ets & Farm Animals Excellent Ref. 540-675 2448 PEST CONTROL ECONOMY PEST CONTROL Termite <£ Pest Control Flint Hill. VA Bill Harris. Owner 540-675-3389 540-675-3880 Fax Licensed Locally Owned & Operated RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon.-Thus. 8 am to 8 pm fit-Sat 8 am to 9pm Sunday: Closed Day of Rest 675-1066 Take out Available ROOFING Specialixing In Residential Homes Blue Ridge Roofing 540-631-0666 Small Engine Repair William’s Small Engine Repair A full line ol service for larm equipment, lawn mowers, rototillers. weed eaters, chain saws and tractors. 540-675-2330 TV & APPLIANCE I GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Route 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 STORAGE SI'EKKYVILLE STORAGE ( O. Safe Haatefr Slnmfc KnMculU (mhcrU Reasonable Kates 540/987-8507 Hi. KMI.'i. off I'.S. til M'lKKlYMIK. VA TREE SERVICE RAPPAHANNOCK TREE PRESERVATION Complete Tree Service and Stump Removal Licensed and insured Lie. #2705059733 540-937-3584 r * \ • Pruning • Trimmmy • Topping • Takmj* IVvvn • Stump Removal • Mowing • Landscaping • Mulching 540-635-2325 WELDING RICK’S CUSTOM WELDING (540) 675-1888 Commercial - Residential Construction - Farm General Wrought Iron gates & railings ALSO SANDBLASTING INTERIORS - FINE ART i&itac 0?6Vi*H, 'THuhc 0?on6e& Distinctive Interiors 25 Years Experience Creating Beautiful Homes 23 Gaschs Lane Castleton, VA 22716 540-937-2067 LAWN CARE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Free Estimate Business & Residential Mowing • Mulching • Planting s trimming • Weed Control Fencerow Clearing • Snow Removal CLG Commercial Landscaping Group 540-937-4000 STORAGE South Wales > Business & ^ Mini Storage^ New ^ » Units to ” Choose 7- From ' \ f'v\ r v ^ > Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up,doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341-7000 NURSERY PERsiMMON SpRiNqs Farm Quality Flowering Shrubs for All Seasons Landscape Design & Consulting Preview projexts with our photo imaging services Commercial & Special Events Floral Design Tel. (540) 675-3183 Nursery open 10-4 weekends, including holidays Weekdays hv appointment Directions: From Flint Hill iI S 5221. turn onto Fodderstsok Rd.. right on Resellletjient Rd.. right on Hearing Rd . left on Beat Wallow Rd. l.ook tor sign. 5rd driveway on left ROOFING McGlothlin Roofing Was your roof damaged by the hail storm? Or if it's just time to replace the whole roof? Call for FREE Evaluation &. Estimate 540-937-2009 WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterhcatm, in stock installation Class A Ci rtified 540-675-3249 Obituaries Violet Whorton Bom in county Violet L. Whorton, 80, of Castleton died Wednesday, June 12 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. She was bom Oct. 13, 1921 in Rappahannock County to the late Robert Lee Whorton and Lula Dodson WTiorton. Survivors include her brother, Robert Whorton and his wife, Virginia of Castleton and two nieces, Darlene Compton and her husband, Ray of Castleton and Judy Coates and her husband, Chuck of Culpeper. Additional survivors include one great-niece, Bobby Jo Settle of Culpeper and four greatnephews, Jeffrey Compton and his wife. Destiny and Brian Compton, all of Castleton, Tommy Settle of Chester Gap and C.R. Coates III of Bolton, Mass. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, El wood Whorton. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, June 14 at by Randy Minter ACCEPTANCE OF FEELINGS The intense feelings of grief may be overwhelming and frightening, especially if one is not aware that these reactions are normal. The initial shock may be compounded by the fact that many feelings arise at the same time. The emotional floodgates may burst to release a torrent of feelings that can range from anger, guilt, and self-blame to longing, loneliness, sadness, and even relief in the case of long illness. This may seem like too much to endure at once, which might lead some to suppress emotions for fear of losing control. It is important to stress that feeling our emotions is crucial to moving forward through the grief process. If we cut off our emotions, healing will not follow. One way we can help is to assure those who come to us that the roller coaster ride of grief is completely normal. We understand that one moment you are fine, and another moment, you feel just overwhelmed. So it is with us all when facing severe loss. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave.. Warrenton, we understand that we also lose our hopes when someone dies. Whatever is undone is left undone, and that can be very, very hard to manage for many of us. For a tour, call 347-3431. Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, is a perpetual care cemetary and offers monuments and memorials for all cemeteries. “Whom the gods love dies young. _ Menander Found and Sons Chapel with Pastor Carl Menefee officiating. Interment followed at Washington Masonic Cemetery. Naomi Collins Former Florida resident Naomi Rebecca Collins, 96, formerly of Vero Beach, Fla., died Saturday, June 15 at Clearview Manor in Bentonville. Graveside services were conducted on Tuesday, June 18 at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal. Mrs. Collins was bom Aug. 29, 1905 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry S. and Rosina B. Yingling Weaver. She was a homemaker and member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Sligo, Md. She was the wife of the late Shirley R. Collins. Surviving are a son, Larry R. Collins of Huntly and a granddaughter. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Rev. N.V. Tibbs California resident Rev. Nathaniel V. Tibbs Sr., 65, died June 4 in San Diego, Calif. He was a member of new Creation Church in San Diego, Calif. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at Amissville Bethel Baptist Church with Elder James Johnson officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Tibbs of San Diego, Calif. ; his ex-wife, Bettie Tibbs of Sterling; three sons, Nathaniel V. Tibbs Jr. and Antionne Tibbs, both of Culpeper and Hilton S. Tibbs of Sterling; one daughter, Blanche Tibbs of Sterling; ten grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren and one brother, Lloyd Payne of Beltsville, Md. Ames Funeral Home in Manassas was in charge of the arrangements. Clean-up day planned at Sperryville Cemetery The Sperryville Cemetery Ad Hoc Maintenance Committee invites everyone to join them on Saturday, June 29 beginning at 8 a.m. for a general cleanup day at the Sperryville Cemetery. Bring whatever tools you have that may be of use in cleanup and trash removal, trimming grass around headstones and markers, pruning shrubs and trees, etc. Cold drinks and snacks will be provided. "Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA Wayne English, Funeral Director 540-825-2361 Kristen Privett, Funeral Director www.cloreenglish.com Toys for Tots Sponsor www.keymemories.com AUCTION THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2002 - ON SITE PERSONAL PROPERTY - 9:00 A.M. REAL ESTATE - 11:00 A.M. PROPERTY OF THE VIRGINIA H. KUHN, ESTATE 7375 BEAR WALLOW DRIVE, WARRENTON, VA OPEN HOUSE DATE - SUNDAY, JUNE 23 - 2 TO 4 P.M. DIRECTIONS: From Route 17 Business at Broadview Avenue at the north end of Warrenton take Bear Wallow Road west to a left onto bear Wallow Drive to auction on left. REAL ESTATE A ranch style frame/brick dwelling house with formal living room, formal dining room, den with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, master bedroom with 3/4 bath and cedar lined closet, three other bedrooms, full hath, half bath, foyer, utility room, deck and attached one car garage. This home has a full walk-out basement con sisting or a recreation room witn fireplace and built -in bookshelves, 3/4 bath, large furnace room and large workshop with separate entrance. The house also has town water, septic system, central air conditioning, newer composition shingle roof, electric baseboard heat, intercom system, hardwood, vinyl and carpet floor coverings, built-in double oven, cook top and dishwasher. LEGAL: All that certain parcel or tract of real estate with improvements thereon containing 1 128+acres. Said property is designated as Lot #3 of Gold Cup Estates, Section One. Property is further described in Deed Book 471, page 325. Tax Map #6975-61-3290. For complete listings and additional photos, see our website at www.pangle.com AUCTIONEERS: Pangle Real Estate & Auction 1'o.Jfnc. Woodstock, VA 22664 540-459-2113 VAA.F. 272 wwH.pangle.com SELLER: Claude T. Compton, Esquire Executor Of The Virginia H. Kuhn, Est. 9315 Grant Avenue, Suite 200 Manassas, VA 20110

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Barn w / hayloft, heated tack room, V4 bath, feed room. Max 3 horses. Avail July. $2000/month. Minimum 1 year lease. Call Kathy Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-4144 RAPPAHANNOCK CO. near “Little Washington", brand new "farmhouse” with country porch overlooking the Rush River 2 BRs, 2BA, great room w/ gas FP, wooded lot on Harris Hollow Rd. Immediate occupancy. $1300/mo. Pets considered. Furnished. Owner/ Broker 540675-4901 or sherrysnyder ©starbandnet SPERRYVILLE AREA- 1 BR cottage, Ig. rooms & porch, $475/mo. + sec. No pets. 540-987-8789 Iv. mess. Will return call SPERRYVILLE, 2BR newly remodeled. $850/mo ALSO, 4BR, Ig. older farm house, Ig front porch, $950/mo. Both have views of Old Rag, on 16 ac property 540-347-3558. WASHINGTON/ RAPPAHANNOCK, VA, 2BR, 1BA home on farm, elect. heat screened porch, basement, W/D. $900/mo 540-675-3228. Sharud 00 Housing l _/ ASHBURN- LARGE BR, shared bath. 2 large closets in 4 level TH. $450/mo. Call 703-8580940. CENTREVILLE: Convient to 66. Metro park 'n ride, shopping & dinning. Room for rent in 3 M., luxury TH. Nice quiet, nice neighborhood, 703-449-1460. RESTON LAKE FRONT TH to share w/ 2 privately owned boats. 2 room Master BR suite w/ FP overlooking Lake Audubon, $895/ mo. 703-906-1772. 122 House* LEESBURG TH; 3 BR, 2.5 BA in 3 fin. Ms, 5 yrs. old, FP. W/D, new carpet, great cond., nice neighborhood, walk to historic downtown Leesburg, parks & pool. $189,900. 703443-1798; 703-4313332. OPEN HOUSE: June 22 & 23,10am4pm. 133 Lots 4k Acreage APPROX. 60 ACRES, rolling hills, wooded & opened, beautiful view of Skyline Dr. & Old Rag Mtn. 540-547-3965 LITTLE WASHINGTON LAND 21.72 acres mostly open on Tiger Valley Road. Elevated building site with mountain views. Rush River frontage. 1 mile from the village $495,000. Vaughan Mairs, Gordon Wheeler & Assoc. Voice mail: 434-964-1501. BUYING? SELLING? The Classifieds Have It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 jgn Commercial 188 Sales Buildings for Lease: Warehouse: 6.600 or 9,987 st Office/Flex: • 3.600-15.340 Sf Office Warehouse: e 72.701 d Buildinos for Sale: sf 2 • 13.840 sf 2-story, 3+ ac $675,000 • 7,739 sf 1-story2ac, $385,000 • 18,615 sf office, 2 bldgs $1,500,000 VINT HILL BUSINESS PARK 540-347-6965 888-448-4332 Vint Hill Business Park • Finished commercial building sites for sale • Infrastructure in place. • Lots accommodate buildings from 13.000 to 200,000 sq. ft. • Tech Park community includes recreational amenities & residential • Avail. Spring 2002 Millennium Realty Advisers LLC Doug Eliot 703-960-9063 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call TODAY 540-347-4222 196 Business Opportunity RESTAURANT/NIGHT SPOT. A lively restaurant for music, dancing and great food in Rappahannock County Va minutes from Shenandoah Nat'l Park Profitable Daily service. Affordable opportunity) Call owner 540-675-1236 «---> 208 Auctions v . J AUCTION 6/21/02 To be offered at auction 29 oriental rugs - Persian. Iran, etc. and more. Along with some exciting furniture from same estate. Call Tom for details at 540-788-1283 Brooks Auction Transfer Catlett, Va. vaaf2908000497 Furniture / ApgT»«nr9»' DINING SET: Cherry, Q Anne. dbl. pedestal tble., 8 chrs., sideboard, 2 pc. China cabinet, $2,995. 703-750-9215. nnr, Hayttwwi Feed * V__ V ALFALFA & . MIXED Grass Hay to be made in shares. 540-4542272. Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 ---V •' Auctions _> VIRGINIA CONTRACTORS AUCTION Construction Equipment & Commercial Vehicle Auction Sat., June 29, 2002 at 9:00 am Off Rt. 17, Shipps Store Rd - Near Bealeton, VA WILL BE SELLING: EQUIP - Crwlr Ldrs; Dozers; Skdstr Ldrs; Bkhoes; Whl Ldrs; Exc; Forklifts; Util Tract. TRKS & TRLS: Rd Tractors; Util Trks; Reefers; Specialities; Flatbeds; Box Trks; Dumps; Vehicles; Trailers. PLUS: X-Bell Atlantic vehicles. PLUS: Attachments; Sewer Machine & Many Misc Items too Numerous to list. 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Alfalfa hay, timothy & mixed hay, bag shavings, Stallmats. delivery wkly 888-823-3337, 540-364-1891. www. tricountyfeeds com /-v 240 Horses l _J QUARTER HORSERegis, mare, black, 4 YO, 14.2H Quiet, smart, willing Started u/s. Reining bloodlines SAC - $1,800. 540-3642929 Classified Ads Work /-"N 240 Horses v _> REG. 5 yr. Arabian G. 14.3 hh. Puppy dog/ kind/ Aladdin's grandson. Crabbet bloodlines. No vices. Flashy, typey, 4 socks, blaze. Previous halter pony, w-t-c, bathes, loads, clips. Needs some polish & will take all the ribbons! $3,500. 540364-2929 /--->) 252 Livestock V_) RARE REGS. Babydoll sheep, (Teddybear Faces), black lambs. Handspinner's delight. $350/up. 540-788-3311 REG. MINI DONKEYS ' companion/show. Foals & breeding. Raised w/ love & intelligence. $850/ up. 540-788-3311 Mis*. For Sale V_I_/ BOOTS: WESTERN & work boots from Justin. Double-H, Nocona. Texas. Dan Post, Sage. Abilene, Dingo Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540-4391395 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 Pets THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail spca@erols.com for a complete and up to date listing Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill Kt h.'W, Fast of Amissville Daily 8:IX) a m - .12 IH.) Noon, except closed Wed &c Sun. These wonderful dogs need a good home! Pogo Rex "Togo" is <i cute, sweet, friendly, small male beagle; he is being treated tor a severe case of heartworms and needs a special home Rex" is a friendly, well adjusted, neutered shepherd husky mix: he grins at you! Both dogs are about 5 years old Come see them! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice mail) Mi sc. "N For Sate V___/ DIRECTV MINI-SATELLITE DISH 2 RECOVERS $19.99 or 1 RECEIVER FREE w/ FREE INSTALL locaichamels nowara&le> We beat all advertised prices. New subscribers only. 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FREE. FILL DIRT • Beateton area. Delivery ' available. 540439-8513 - ask Tor Dave I FREE HORSE MANURE. we will load You come & set. 540-347-5230 FREE! MULCH- For gar• den»- U Haul. 4mi off • Rte* 29 on Rte 651 #68$0 Sumerduck Rd, Remington. VA. 540439-2607 FREE TO GOOD home Kittens. timid. very sweet 6 wks. males & - females.540-788-4749 Kittens, ready to go. . Males & Females To a good home. All colors. .540-829-8396 350 Business Services • EARLY'S Carpet, inc. The one- >4* y U * u wTip*cic Hiwnc Ucvvwjuns Vr\ice rVx* £o\ ei inp> • Winder rrx\itmeni> ‘^Jhv^x-i* Shp ('users A l p*x-i>4cr. kt-udi ntml A C ommencal Hi. 211 Xmiv-svillt. \ \ : 937-5500 FREE CARPET SHAM- POO! Residential & Commercial Call anytime for more details - 703-257-1471. 365 * Domestic Services DOMESTIC HELP WANTED! - Occasional weekend help Individual to nelp cook, clean for large family . ^gatherings By the • • hour S20 ! Call Leigh Monday through • Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 703-478-6666 NEED MONEY??? Loans from $100 to $500 Online at www callusforcash com. 1-866-269-7478 Loans by County Bank. Rehobotf Beach. DE Membei FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender STOP FORECLOSURE!! Behind on your mortgage? Don’t Fite Bankruptcy We can help you save your home. Guaranteed Service. 800-915-9704 Ext. 225 “U.S. Mortgage Assistance' HEALTH BENEFITS $74/mo Family coverage Bob Burger 540-547-4146 800-509-8955 TROPICAL FLOWERS Canna Bulbs 50c each Contact Kyle 540-364-1686 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 (--—;-> Giveaways vl> STRAY PETS If you have lost a pet. contact the Loudoun County Animal Shelter at 703-777-0406 or 540-882-3211 Pets that are not reclaimed Qy their owners may be made available for adoption. There are also a number of givenup pets in need of new homes. Stray pets are .posted on the Animal Care and Control Wfeb Site in the Found Pet Listings. The web site address is www.co.loudoun.va.us/animals/ VIEWING & ADOPTION HOURS Monday. Tuesday 1p.m.- 6p.m. Wednesday 1p.m.-8p.m. Thursday 10a.m.-8p.m. Friday 10a.m.-6pm Saturday 9a.m.-5pm. Closed on Sunday and Holidays We are happy to have pets available for adoption to residents of Loudoun, Clarke, fairfax, Fauquier, and Prince William Counties. the shelter is located on Rt. 9, two miles west of Rt. 7, at the intersection of Rt. 704 4tid Rt. 9. * The following stray pets are currently at the , - Loudoun County Animal Shelter. * Found Pet Listings I ; Dogs .Eabrador Retriever/Shepherd, blonde, fe•rnele, 6 mos, 1 week. Red Hill Rd, Leesburg. 'Labrador Retriever Mix, mix of black and •white, female, 1 year, 6 mos, Route 9, Charlestown. •Jopker Spaniel, mix of white and buff, neutered male, 6 years, Cedarwalk Circle, Lees.bgrg. •Jack Russell Terrier, mix of white and brown, Jrriale, 2 mos, Great Falls Overlook, Potomac ►Falls. German Shepherd, mix of tan and black, ijale, unspecified age, Wilt Sote Rd, Lucketts •!-: Cats ’ 4f*’Domestic short haired, mix of white and ■brown, female, Wirt St, Leesburg. Domestic short haired. Taylorstown Rd, tovettsville Domestic short haired, brown, male, 2 mos, $ weeks, Corkwood Court, Sterling Dpmestic short haired, grey. 2 mos, 2 weeks, Corkwood Court, Sterling Domestic short haired, black, male, 2 mos, 2 weeks, Corkwood Court, Sterling Domestic short haired, mix of black and «vhtte, male, 1 year, Corkwood Court, SterCng Domestic medium haired, red, 5 mos, 1 week, Catoctin Circle, Leesburg Domestic short haired, mix of brown and jyhjte, 12 years, Dry Mill Rd, Leesburg Ocjnestic short haired, black, 1 mo, 4 weeks, Dry Mill Rd. Leesburg Domestic medium haired, mix of white and brown, 1 mo, 4 weeks, South Riding Domestic short haired, mix of black and orange, female, 2 years. Peacock Springs, Paeonian Springs Domestic medium haired, mix of orange and white, 2 mos, Mica Place, Lovettsville Domestic medium haired, mix of black and orange, female, 1 mo, 2 weeks, Britan Rd, Lpvettsville ! Domestic short haired, black, male, 1 mo, 2 [weeks, Britan Rd i* Domestic short haired, mix of white and brown, female, 1 year, Wirt St, Leesburg t* Other I Ferret, mix of grey and black, male, Samantha Ave, Sterling — 605 Airtomofeto V-__) BMW 1989 52Si SEDAN: 4 dr. Excellent Condi 134K miles, auto 4 spd. trans. all power, leather seats. A/C (with climate control), anti-lock brakes, bucket seats, center console, cruise control. fog lights, heated pwr mirrors, pwr sunroof. AM/FM/CD premium sound system, rear window defroster, tinted glass. $6,800 OBO Call 540-5548294 after 5 p m. Cadillac '99 Deville d'Elegance. Only 34k mis. green, loaded1 On Sale' S22 473 Country Chevrolet 800-8525793 CHEVY ‘99 Prizm Only 26k mis Beige. 4 cyl, AT Clean1 On Sale! S9.389 Country Chevrolet 800-852-5793. HONDA ACCORD LX 92 LX. PS. PB. PW. PDL.AC.automatic, new brakes, timing, belt, water pump, very good cond 540-338-6044. HONDA. 00 CR-V EX. 40k mis. maroon. AT. CD. Loaded! 1 owner trade. On Sale! $17,887. Country Chevrolet 800-852-5793. MERCURY '95 SABLE GS. Only 44k mis. V6. AT. Loaded! Very clean. On Sale! $6,570 Country Chevrolet 800-852-5793. 1970 MGB CONVERTIBLE. New top. only 50 k miles, great condition. $6500. 703-777-7174, after 5 p m MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR-4 1997. black w/ tan leather. V-6. twin turbo. 6 sp. full power opts, mcls sunrof. climate control. CD. etc New 18' OZ racing wheels w/ new tires 90K mostly hwy Faithfully maintained. Pictures avail, upon request. MSTA. Asking $17,700 OBO Call John 540347-3483. PONTIAC 01 GRAND Am GT. Only 14k mis, V6. AT. Sun roof. Loaded! Sale! $16,970. Country Chevrolet 800852-5793 TOYOTA '99 RAV 4 'LL Only 44k mis. 4 cyl. AT Loaded. Gorgeous! Sale! $15,453 Country Chevrolet 800-8525793. JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE '00:4x4,6 cyl. auto, loaded, only 8.500 mi., under warr., 1 owner, showroom cond., $21,000 304-229-9280. JEEP 1992 WRANGLER 4 cly, 5sp. 108+K, new tires, 1 owner, runs great. $4400. Please call 540-349-0076 msg. JEEP, '97 Wrangler SE. Only 57k mis, 4 cyl, 5 spd, soft top. Gorgeous! Sale! $10,793. Country Chevrolet 800-8525793. (-r~ 630 ..T* v J 90 WINNEBAGO RV: excel, cond., fully equip, w/ kit. & shower. 24 k original mi., $8,800. 703-378-9111. Sport UtUitjT Vetiiclo _-J CHEVY '00 TAHOE LT. Only 28k mis. V8 4x4, Moon Roof, 3rd Seat. On Sale! $29,983 Country Chevrolet 800852-5793. DODGE '98 DURANGO SLT. Only 49k mis, V8, AT, 3rd Seat, loaded. On Sale! $16,375. Country Chevrolet 800852-5793. FORD ‘00 Explorer XLS. Only 26k mis. white. V6, AT, loaded 1 owner! On Sale! $17,485. Country Chevrolet 800-852-5793. JEEP *99 WRANGLER: Soft top. A/C. CD player 5 spd. Less than 34K mi. $11,000. 540364-1800 _'LJ CHEVY BEAUVILLE '83: 1 owner, comp, mntce records.AC. auto trans.. $1800/OBO. State Mills area 540-547-4106. FORD VAN '97. E250. EC. 45K mis. 8 cly. AT, PS. AC, AM/FM. 35 gal tank, 2 bttrs. MSTA $11,500 540-364-1657 FmH Ttan* AIR CONOTTIOMNG & HEATING SERVICE TECH Exp. HVAC Service Techs needed Al local work. Top pay & benefits package for the right quaifiol mechanic. Only Experienced "-sir540-347-0765 APPLETON CAMPBELL EOE ARCHITECT/ CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER Moseley Hams & McCIntock is seeking a Project Manager to administrate const, activities for projects from their Warrenton office. Canddates must possess construction' architectural exp. involving comm, const., strong writing, verbal &computer skills. Qualified candidates reply to: mferri@ mosleyarchitects.com or fax: 540-351-0031 BARN MGR. Care and training of 5 horses (warmbloods). New luxury barn, Good salary plus modem fully equipped home. Call 540-987-8248 Bookkeeper/ Administrative Assistant IhthustMv. self-suitr with excellent people skills and a workng knowledge of Quickhooks. and Miami# Office is needed tor growing Orthodontic pracbce. Responsfoiltbes include processing parables and payroll, ptxessmg letters and insurance documentabon (it pubents and suppuitrg front office personnel . The practice offer. oumpebbve ■idary and benefits in a fai paced friendly environment Fax resume with cover letter starting salary requirements and availability to: 540-347-7236 or e-mail: sroszel@ mindspring.com Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 Legal Notices TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 9-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2.2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at 7:30 pm in the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia, in order the following application to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Combined Ordinance Definitions: TW ZA #02-05-02 Mary Ann Kuhn desires to amend the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Combined Ordinance Definitions to create a new Special Use Permit category of “Bed and Breakfast Inn”, which would allow overnight accommodations, dining, and catering uses. A complete copy of the text is available for inspection at the Zoning Administrator's Office. Amendment allowed under Section 9-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Town of Washington Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Monday, June 24, 2002 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Town Hall in Washington, Virginia for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 9-1-4, if any. 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 Town Council, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 6-05, 6-12, 6-19-02 _#435146 CARPENTER Kreyling Construction, a premier builder in Rappahannock County is looking for skilled carpenters who are self-motivated and strive for quality craftsmanship Great work environment, benefits, and all jobs within or close to Rappahannock County. Job requires tools, transportation and telephone. Please call (540) 987-3145 for interview. Electricians Apprentices Helpers All “buir asde - we are the best. & we want you on our TEAM We otter all the tietls & whistles' when it comes to benefits Do yourself a favor & call us today1 Cm pay ore from $9.00 to $20 OOtir - based on experience. Must have tools & transportaton to shop. SUNDANCE ELEC. CONTRS., INC. 540-349-8200 EXT 12 FAMILY SUPPROT WORKER The Rappahannock Co. Dept, of Social Services is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Family Support Worker. Individuals with a sincere interest in providing services to families with “at risk" school aged children are encouraged to apply. Applicants will work with minimal supervision with responsibilities to include assessing need and making appropriate referrals for services, appropriate documentation in accordance with program guidelines, and working collaboratively with other professionals. A degree in a human services field is desired but not required. Interested applicants should submit their completed state application to the: Rappahannock County Department of Social Services P.O. Box 87 Washington, VA 22747 by noon on July 8, 2002. Rappahannock Department of Social Services is an EEO/AA Employer. GOVERNMENT POSTAL JOBS $18.35/hr. Wildlife Jobs $21.60/hr. Paid Training, Full Benefits. No Experience necessary. Application and exam information. Toll free 1-888-778-4266 ext.151 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Kennel Assistant Part time Flexible am & pm hours Starting pay $S/hr Must be 21 or older w/ reliable transportation. 540-937-3283 LPN/RN Cardiac experience preferred. Be part of a great patient care team. Fax resume to: 703-369-7473 I Mechanic EXP D HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Must have good driving record with CDL. Benefits include health insurance and top pay. Call 540-338-4240 SECURITY Richmond Security is hiring for the position of Security Officer for sites in Culpeper, FT /3rd shift. For info call: 800-821-0581 SUPERVISORS We're looking for friendly individuals who want to make a difference as Landcare Maintenance Supervisors in our Gainesville Branch. Great advantages of joining hie TruGreen LandCare team include excel, benefits. Commercial Landscape experience preferred but not required. If you're locking tor a career w/ longterm potertiaUhis is l For consideration, call Saidi Eddnger in Gainesville at. 703-968-0668 or fax resume to: 703-968-9549 EOE/M/M/F/D/V TRUCK DRIVER (Non CDL) Needed for deliveries to job sites from warehouse and suppliers. Competitive salary with available benefits. Please Call 540-428-1900 $3,200 WEEKLY! Mailing 800 brochures! Guaranteed! Free suppHes/postage! Mail LSASE: Celebrity Mailers, 16625 Redmond Way #M233-C-6, Redmond, WA 98052. www.celebritymailers.com $$$$$WEEKLY! Stay-at-home. Processing HUD/FHA Mortgage Refunds. No Exp. Req. FREE Information Call 1-800-449-4625 ext. 7507 Learn to Drive Tractor-Trailers ALLIANCE Tractor-Trailer Training Centers Wytheville, VA • We Train Men and Women • Full and Part Time Classes • Job Placement •COL Training • Financing Available . 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Flint Hill homes welcome visitors Karen Smith of Palm Coast, Fla. spent from Saturday until Tuesday visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Lillard. who is recuperating after knee surgery. We wish her a quick recovery. A Father's Day dinner was held at the home of David and Renee Calisto and Nikki on Sunday to honor David Calisto and Grady Vest. They celebrated the event with family and friends. An appreciation dinner, covered dish style, will be held at the Flint Hill fire hall on Sunday. .June 23 at 1:30 p.m. The event is being hosted by the Flint Hill Church to honor Rev. and Mrs. Merlin Shorb. Rev. Shorb has been pastor for 20 years of the Willis Chapel. Flint Hill and Sperryville Methodist Churches. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and join the fellowship. We wish all those on the sick list a speedy recovery. Elizabeth Welch and her dad. Bill Welch attended the spaghetti dinner fund raiser for Susan Payne at the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church at Sperryville last Monday. The Flint Hill Fire and Rescue carnival was held last week. 1 know they are very grateful that the rain held off and they appreciate all those who supported them in any way. Gary7 Dodson and children, Shirley, Brendon and Joe of Herndon visited Mrs. Barbara Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Gentry on Saturday and attended the annual carnival. Mrs. Michael Dunn and twins. Ann and Erin of Mineral were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Dunn’s grandmother. Mrs. Gentry. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on Sunday. June 23 at 11 a.m. The Rev. John Farrar will deliver the message. The public is welcome. Mrs. Christine Vest was a dinner guest on Sunday of Rodney Vest and family at Woodville. On Tuesday Elizabeth Welch and her dad. Bill Welch toured the Luray Caverns. On Wednesday Elizabeth attended the 4-H Swim Party. On Friday and Saturday they were busy with the annual firemen's carnival. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45' a.m. with the pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb delivering the message. The public is welcome. Have a great week. Tfii&tlm All along the summer roads. leaping from the cracks, are prickly purple thistles, that can roam the railroad tracks; stand tall bv post and fence alike, and meadows in the rain. Poke regal purple brushy hats, above waving golden grain, are comrades in the culvert to lilies branded by their orange, avoided by a nimble foot of deer about to forage. Who would think this prickly plant that loves to stick and poke, is honored on the table as buttered artichoke. Cynthia Stamps Woodville 2002 Toyota 6 t° woose AC, Power Steering, Split Keor^ ^ m m + Yoor Price MO,951 2002 Toyota Highlander 4x4 SR5 ( priced from ^3 'Plus Tax, Tags, Freight & S99 00 processing fee Not all buyer's will qualify tor special Toyota Financing See Dealer for details. We save you money right from the start! Financing Rates from 1.9% - 5.9% Toyota's cost less in Culpeper! ^ illiy i*LiI 1 reater a he Northern Virginia! can work together to + m m m. a • Df one-third of.tlw area’s

The Healthy Garden Peripatetic plants, aka: self-sowers » By Donna LaPre Special to the Rappahannock News . iA lush, beautiful flower garden or easy-to-care-for bed of greens doesn’t necessarily raean spending lots of time or money. 4 . Barring the truly • ill-mannerec invasive plants, there .are scores of | those which will happily do their sexy thing, multiply and reappear in your gardens. What I liKe Dest aDout gar- B <dening with plants of this personality trait is the spontaneity, naturalness and vitality they confer upon my cultivated piece of earth. In the wild, if you are careful to observe the behavior of ■plants, you will notice that -most wildflowers, for example, even the annual ones, return • in a certain general area year . dfter year. Depending upon ‘ the weather patterns of the previous and present years, -there may be more or less, a relocation to a new but nearby home or in ideal conditions, new satellite colonies in more l far flung places. Inhospitable conditions, such as floods, . droughts, severe cold and ■ human tampering can cause plants to disappear briefly or altogether. All this is true, also, of the cultivated garden yet how many gardeners take advantage of the true fecundity of plants and allow or even encourage volunteers? Letting nature work with us, in even the simplest of ways such as this example -requires a relaxing of a certain • idea of control and a sharpening of awareness to the minutiae of the garden: cultivating patience, allowing plants to set seed and look a bit frowsy Or being to able to spot and identify the cotyledons and small seedlings of various plants, distinguishing them from weeds. Doing this in part of a vegetable garden will ask that you refrain from tilling that piece or turning over soil too deeply. Isn’t it interesting that one of our disparaging English—language remarks is that something looks “seedy”? ; • Flowers which I plant deliberate colonies of, with the hope of their return (annuals apd biennials) or increase (perennials) are usually the old-fashioned sorts. Herbs '\yith pleasing floral or beneficial attributes are another type of plant I favor for their generosity. Columbine, mallows, foxgloves, forget-menots, poppies, cosmos, centranthus, lamb’s ears, johnnyjump-ups, nicotians and hellebores fall into the former category. German chamomile, Valerian, calendula, echinacea, borage, anise hyssop, dill, cilantro, lemon balm, chervil and lady’s mantle fall into the latter group. ; Tall verbena (verbena honariensis) is a 3’-5’ tall tender perennial which overwinters in my garden as well as lowing itself about freely. With its vivid purple flowers, butterfly-feeding service, seethrough form and ability to pair well visually with almost any other plant, it is an attractive garden regular. Linaria, a short-lived perennial and more refined version of comJnon toadflax, comes in pink, lavender and (rarely) white, a • 2'-3’ vertical flower spire and ■ small, needle shaped greygreen foliage recommend this pld-fashioned lovely as a great pompanion to dianthus, poppies, mallows and roses. Nicotiana, or flowering tobacco, is at its best in the single cfclor and fragrant offerings of * the alata and sylvestris forms ’ find the chartreuse , long tubes of langsdorfii and shortplumper bells of N. x santlarae ‘Lime Green’ which are favorites. ■ "*• *Bronze fennel is a delight. ful and useful herb in the flow. ifc border or vegetable patch, Equally. Its smokey, feathery foliage is a perfect foil to pale <jr bright blooms, fills in the $»aps between plants and its . yellow-green flower umbels ' iptract beneficial insects. The tender fronds may be chopped '■i£nd added to salads for a Refreshing anise flavor. One Jnjtstanding pairing of this •plant is something I’d seen in fee garden of a friend who is a • landscape designer: bronze . fennel and thalictrum aque; .lfgifolium. It looks gorgeous >vith any of the thalictrums, yenstemon ‘Husker’s Red’, Iblush roses or deep blue ^apchusa (bugloss). With this Tfcseeding biennial, you just can’t go wrong! Borage for cornflower— blue edible flowers and bee nectar, chamomile for fluffy under-filling with its sweet and small daisy-like . flowers and vale> rian are more of my favorite garden gypsies. Valerian, though its scent is an acquired sniff for some, is glorious in late spring with its 6’ tall stems of cloudlike blooms, hi pollinator attractions and of course, as a calming medicine for the overwrought. The greatest benefits of allowing plants to seed themselves , I think, is that 99 percent of the time, these plants will pop up at the very best time for their growth cycle and be of exceptional quality— more vigorous, less diseaseprone and more richly colored. Nature is, after all, a more knowledgeable and experienced gardener than you and I. In a vegetable garden, there are many good reasons to set aside a portion for planting self-sowers: rustic arugula (arugula selvatica), claytonia or miner’s lettuce, mache, mustard greens, kale, chervil, celery, Swiss chard and bunching onions. Plants love to be able to fulfill their cycle and go to seed: that’s their final goal. Birds will be happy, too, to eat the seeds of lettuces, kale and mustard. The more diverse their seed diet, the healthier they will be. For the gardener, judging when is the best seedstarting time, in and out, given the vicissitudes of each season’s unique weather patterns, is a challenging combination of knowledge, intuition and preparedness to act. Even then, we may miss the mark. With volunteer seedlings, though, lettuce, kale, arugula, fennel, etc. will emerge exactly when they’re supposed to and point to the very best window of opportunity for us to plant these crops (intentionally). In one area behind my compost heaps, I have a self perpetuating kale and chicory patch, initiated two years ago by leaving some cut plant stalks with seed pods attached on a rather Lare spot of ground. I wanted to see what would happen. Now, after making themselves at home, these vegetables hold their own against the weeds and are extra hardy and plentiful. All 1 do is mow it after seeds set and pick! The cabbage worms aren’t even interested in this kale, either! Finally, if you’re not convinced, especially in the vegetable department, you could try this little experiment: in the late fall, sow some seeds just as you would in spring— lettuce, arugula, spinach, kale, chard, etc., marking them well and covering them lightly with straw. Keep an eye on them come the following late February through March. No watering will be necessary. At some point, when the seeds know it is time for them to appear, you will find they have sprouted. Thin them and care for them as you would usually. Just see for yourself if nature hasn’t one up on you! Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at . the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Robert M. Kaye and other to Frederick T. Moulton, 25 acres, Wakefield District. $125,000. Timothy P. Harms and wife to Scott C. Fouty and wife, parcel 5, 50.5757 acres, Jackson District. $600,000. Brian C. Pohanka to Robert L. Courtney, lot A, Division of Woodard tract, Jackson District. $145,000. Linda R. Dietel and husband to Victoria Dietel Hopps, 4.5510 percent undivided interest in 25 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Linda R. Dietel and husband to John Frederick Dietel, 4.5510 percent undivided interest in 25 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Linda R. Dietel and husband to Lisa Remington Dietel, 4.5510 percent undivided interest in 25 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Linda R. Dietel and husband to Cynthia D. Krieger, 4.5511 percent undivided interest in 25 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Linda R. Dietel and husband to Victoria Dietel Hopps, 4.5510 percent undivided interest in 25 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Linda R. Dietel and hus 11 • Painting 'Services interior • exterior Over 17 years in business • Wood Replacement • Wall Coverings • Custom Carpentry • Pressure Washing/ I Deck Sealing • Wall Paper/Stripping • Drywall/Finishing 540-439-0136 FREE Estimates [ Quality Comes First band to John Frederick Dietel, 4.5510 percent undivided interest in 25 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of giftLinda R. Dietel and husband to Lisa Remington Dietel, 4.5510 percent undivided interest in 25 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Linda R. Dietel and husband to Cynthia D. Krieger, 4.5510 percent undivided interest in 25 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Stone Colonial on 30 acres in Flint Hill area 5 Bedrooms • 5.5 Baths • 7 Fireplaces $695,000 Brick Story and a Half Home on 30 acres 6 Bedrooms • 6.5 Baths Maple Floors £998^00 - $850,000 57 acres in Amissville area Mostly wooded site Old Farmhouse Great Location $224,900 Call Emily Henry Rainbow VIP/Long & Foster 800-523-8846 540-341-3528 19 Rappahannock County Leeds Msior Farm, c. 1750- Stucco over stone manor home nicely situated on ISO acres in western Fauquier (Hume area). Built by Lord Fairfax and later owned and added onto by chief Justice John Marshall. Extensively renovated to its original splendor. Could be purchased with less acreage. Price upon request Fogg Mountian Farm- 75 acres on Fogg Mtn 70 miles from D C. with elevation of 1200 ft 4200 sf home with spectacular views to die North, South and West. AH modem conveniences, elegant interims, pool, home bam, guest cottage and green house. Near Flint Hill and in the midst of Virginia’s Hunt country. $1,490,000. Merry mead- Distinguished 5000 sf home built to the highest standard. Italian & Mexican die, extensive wood moldings, hardwood floors, custom kitchen cabinets, top of the line appliances, windows and doors md large open public rooms with 10 to 12 foot ceilings. A detached «hree-car garage complements this home in the beauti ful and 'peaceful Contact Justin H. Wiley (434) 817-0636 www.farmandestate.com rank Hardy, Inc.. Realtors FARM AND ESTATE BROKERS Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At I .aw 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 Linda R. Dietel and husband to Elizabeth L. Dietel, 4.5510 percent undivided interest in 25 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Stephen V. Mullaney to Ragland Limited LLC, 413.036 acres and 54.475 acres, Rappahannock and Madison Counties. $2,500,000. Barbara D. Smoak and others to Daniel J. Piliero and wife, tract one, 2 acres, Stonewall District. $140,000. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office SCRABBLE ROAD- Two level home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, porch, deck, outbuildings, 2 acres $145,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryvillerhy'@aol. com Bud Corder * 540-675-3291 @ FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 www.PermaTreat.com PermaTreal HPFt PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL COUNTRY PROPERTIES CHARMING VICTORIAN in the village of Sperryville. Mixed use zone for residence and/or trade or business. Nice floor plan, country kitchen, lovely bedrooms. Landscaping abounds, plus a useful shed or shop. Extra lot for the investment minded person!! $239,500 DELIGHITXJL CABIN on approx. 80 acres with superb views. Ridgetop site, 2/3 wooded with great shop & storage. Old Dominion Hunt area west of Hume, VA $495,000 Real Estate m re3@crosslink.net 540-675-1373 visit our web site at www.RealEstateIII.com Mitzie Young Rick Kohler 540-675-3555 540-937-6146 Washington Charlottesville Staunton Waynesboro Village of Sperryville: Two-story commercial, retail/studio, residential. Alleyway provides offstreet parking. Offered at $129,000. Boston, VA: 3 bedroom, 1 bath rancher, hardwood floors, large kitchen/dining on almost 2 acre. Offered at $143,000. Victorian in Washington, VA: Four bedrooms, two and a half baths situated on 1.5 acres in town. House is in very good condition. Offered at $595,000. Pictures of above properties are on website. Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, Inc (540)-675-1190 \ www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Butch Zindel ___ lj|J butch@rapprealestate.com uf ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Pieumont Virginia's Finest Real. Estate For Over Hale a Century. Amissville: Locust Grove is a larjje renovated farmhouse rich in 19th Century character 4k beautifully situated on 16 lush green acres. Amenities include an in-ground {xh>1 w/pool house, 1-room partially renovated smoke house, new well 4k new survey. $659,990 i ,'iMfev. :2.-... ***~"~—~~^T mam* mnn Castleton: Creekwood otters two lovely custom designed Contemporary homes with numerous amenities. Houses are privately situated on 22 serene acres with mixture of hardwoods/pines &. a yearround stream. Decking freshly painted. $749,000 Brochures Available Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 wwiv.roytvheeler.com • jeanlillard@rnris.com