Rappahannock News, July 10, 2002

i 124th Year ... No. 28 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2002 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs BZA meeting canceled for July There being no business before the Board, the July 2002 meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals is canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 , p.m. Ben Jones to be in Amissville July 16 Next Tuesday, July 16, Ben “Cooter” Jones will be at the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department from 7 to 9 p.m. to discuss his candidacy for the United States Congress. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Reminder to Panther athletes Fall tryouts will begin Aug. 5. You must have completed and have on file with the school, a * VHSL physical examination form before you can begin practice. If you need a physical you can get one on July 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Dr. Jerry Martin’s office in Washington. The cost is $10. The VHSL form may be picked up from Mr. Armstrong in the Athletic Director’s Office at RCHS. Gymkhama set for Saturday Rappahannock is hosting a gymkhama — games of skill on horseback, on Saturday, July 13 beginning at 9 a.m. at Indian Run Farm off Route 522, Huntly. The event is sponsored by the Old Rag Mountain Pony Club. For additional information call Sherry Hamill-Huff at 675-3848. Representative to visit Washington Mrs. Donna Crowley, a representative of Congressman fTank Wolf, will visit the town of Washington on Thursday, July 18. Mrs. Crowley will be available to talk with constituents who need assistance or have problems of a Federal nature, such as with the Social Security Administration, Department of Labor, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, etc. Mrs. Crowley will be at the Rappahannock County Extensions Office from 2 to 3 p.m. Rappahannock Happenings • Wednesday, July 10 the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. • Thursday, July 11 the Town’s Architectural Review Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. • Monday, July 15 Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection will sponsor a meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. County Administrator John McCarthy will speak. • Monday, July 22 the Washington Town Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Rappahannock News P.0. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) 4-H State Champion Photo courtesy of Hazel Zmn-Day Ten teens from Rappahannock County recently attended 4-H State Congress in Blacksburg. Lauren Kaye, David Massie, Nathan Corbin, Dylan Corbin, Andy Propst, and Ashley Corbin enjoyed the week by attending workshops and being involved in community service projects. Nathan Welch, Brian Taylor and Bruce Flinchum competed at the state level in the instrumental category. Ruth Ann Oyster competed at the state level in vocal and won second place. Her performance of “Everywhere” was excellent during the State 4-H Share the Fun Talent Show in front of the approximately 700 delegates from all over the state. Rappahannock is proud of Ruth Ann Oyster and all of the Senior 4-H members who attended this year’s State Congress. Miller, Taylor and Harvey added to Gateway, Committee By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The Board of Supervisors took action at their July meeting to fill out the roster of the Sperryville Gateway Committee—the organization that has acted as liaison between the Town’s residents And business owners and the administration of the federally:funded Gateway project. Cliff Miller, Tom Taylor and Gary Harvey will join the committee, and will assist committee chair Tom Junk and other committee members in implementing project objectives and disseminating project-related information to townspeople. The appointments were a direct result of lobbying at the June meeting of the Board of Supervisors by Cheri Woodard, Jim Gannon, and a large contingent of Sperryville residents and business owners. At that meeting, Mrs. Woodard presented a letter to the Board from 27 signatories— representing virtually all of the businesses on Main Street as well a number of residents—in which they called for a reconstitution of the committee to help get the project implemented. Other activities • County Administrator John McCarthy reported that the County’s laissez-faire approach to sediment erosion control is not working, and he suggested that Rappahannock County “should go Rattlesnake Jonathan Achilles killed this rattler recently in his flower garden in Riley Hollow just outside of Flint Hill. The snake measured 48 inches long and sported seven rattlers and a button. As always, snakes seem to be plentiful this year and residents with small children are encouraged to be especially careful. to land disturbing permits.” Mr. McCarthy noted that “every county around” uses the permit process and, without objection from the Board of Supervisors, he placed the issue on the Board's August agenda. • Mr. McCarthy also reported on a meeting of the Committee on the Future of Virginia’s Environment that he attended in Richmond. He said that he made a presentation on the local need to control the land application of sludge, and that the committee’s priority is to “report out” legislation (SB618) that would give local jurisdictions the authority to do so. Unfortunately, he said, the state legislature is weighed in favor of urban legislators (those whose districts are sludge producers) and passage of such legislation will be difficult. He also pointed out that Spotsylvania County passed a sludge ordinance similar to the draft Rappahannock County sludge ordinance, and that they have been sued and expect to fight the lawsuit. Success in either the legislation or the lawsuit will provide support for County regulation of the land application of sludge, Mr. McCarthy concluded. Band •a concerns % to be addressed By Gerald Ochs • Rappahannock News Writer ; Since the possibility of 4 x 4 block scheduling at the high school was first discussed at the February! 2002 School Board meeting, concern has been expressed by students, parents and faculty that the scheduling Schema will make it dif-! ficult to incorporate band classes into the school day, and that the implementation of the new scheduling approach would lead to the demise of RCHS band altogether. The concern is not unique to Rappahannock County band enthusiasts—and the issue has received significant national attention since block scheduling first became popular in the early 1990’s. The National Association for Music Education, for example, has, met and addressed the block scheduling challenge, and has pub-! lished a large set of articles on the! subject . on its website, www.menc.org. At the July School Board meeting both a letter and a public comment (from parents Taylor and Swaim, respectively) added to the rolls of those who have expressed concern locally about the fate of the band under block scheduling. Newly appointed Interim Superintendent Helen Williams addressed the issue in her report to the Board, and brand new RCHS Principal Roger Mello gave evidence of his attention to the matter as well. Mrs. Williams said that band would be offered both semesters, and Mr. Mello added that he was reviewing schedule requests for band members to see if they have electives in common—if so he said, their schedules could be split between band and the elective, giving a half credit to each for each semester. “Things are wide open,” he said, “ . . . now is the time to discuss it.” Board reports and action The School Board took affirmative action on their annual resolutions for payroll, petty cash, general leave, and accounts payable, and agreed to reauthorize the general leave policy. That policy had been authorized for a five-year pilot period, and the reauthorization removes it as a pilot program and makes it permanent. The Board also okayed an out-of-County tuition rate of $5,386.75 for the 2002-2003 school year. Facilities committee member Rosa Crocker reported on the progress of the greenhouse. She noted that it would be placed outside of the biology room and that Peter Kreyling is coordinating the See BOARD, Page A8 McCarthy at RLEP public forum County Administrator, John McCarthy, will be the guest speaker at a public forum sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection at 7:30 p.m. on July 15 at the County Library. Mr. McCarthy will discuss his recent testimony ^before the Bollifeg .ponyrnsgiotv'^baht tfie ( V pending state ;|&*islaitjkm on the ' land appuc&tidn -of jfveewpge sludge. ,*V» Rappahannock County Supervisors decided not to enact the county’s ordinance regulating sewage .slptige ^operations until state artipw^s’Vomplejted which will notv,b'&.uj»4 th(^^Gtener%) . A Assembly seasi^fiiiv \ ,V> AS '3 At the forUnf, ^itias^nb Will able to hear, comment' hp4 questions about the County’s position on this important issue. y « ’ . Following the session on sewage sludge, RLEP Board of ’. Directors will conduct their ~ monthly business meeting which , is also opened to the public. Topics to be discussed include the County’s Lighting Ordinance, which, as reported by the r, Rappahannock News (July 3 edi- * tion), has been “tabled indefinite- ^ ly”; the county comprehensive .\ plan review; and, Sunnyside *j Farms’ application for an “educa- - tional facility and conference cen- . ter”. »* Bob Lander, President, RLEP,. .*; encourages Rappahannock citi-”': zens to attend this public forum* * and meeting to express their opinions* and comments about ' these and other issues which * effect the county’s quality of life and environment. ',l

Massie and Nawrocki receive scholarships - ■ - By Nancy Garrett Special to the Rappahannock News On June 25 David H. Massie of Amissville and Jessica Lee Nawrocki of Washington were each awarded a Presidential Freedom Scholarship during the Salem Ruritan Club and Foundation’s annual family night ceremony in Culpeper. The Presidential Freedom Scholarship recognizes two students from each high school in the country who have demonstrated extraordinary community Service. That service is rewarded with a $1,000 scholarship. As part of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, David Massie built an outdoor classroom at the Rappahannock Elementary School. He has also enjoyed tutoring students in the elementary school as well as serving as a mentor. Mr. Massie is an All Star 4-Her and has been both a day and overnight counselor at 4-H camp. Other accomplishments and honors include: National Honor Society, Senior class president, and both Bronze and Silver Congressional Medals. ! Jessica Nawrocki has Spent most of her life doing Volunteer work. As part of her church work she went on a mission trip within Virginia and helped repair Six houses. She has also been a camp counselor and a D.A.R.E.volunteer. Ms. Nawrocki has served as a ’ Starfish mentor, working With children in the lower grades. She is also a member pf the Fellowship of Jessica Lee Nawrocki David H. Massie Christian Athletes and has been their president for two years. In the fall Ms. Nawrocki will head for Liberty University and Mr. Massie will attend Roanoke College. Other students honored with scholarships from the Salem Ruritan Club and Foundation were six graduates from Culpeper High School: Amanda Brennan, Nicole Clatterbuck, Erin Neff, Rebecca Black, Laureen Bledsoe and Megan Floyd. JENKINS! 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Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: J \m Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 ja year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, PO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. Summer days of Panther Pause Local teachers enj< By Rosa Crocker Special to the Rappahannock News At its best, learning is as potent as, “taking a drink of water from a fire hose.” This is the vivid image veteran first grade teacher Deborah Flinchum uses to describe her enthusiastic response to Virginia Tech’s Educational Leadership and Ethics conference, an exceptional event held annually at Oxford University, England. Mrs. Flinchum, a second generation elementary educator well known to many students and parents, has also praised what she brought home from her experience as providing ample food for thought, “to reflect on now and in the future,” and added, “I have been energized. Many doors have opened for me because of this wonderful opportunity.” Over the last three years, six Rappahannock classroom instructors in all have traveled to Exeter College to engage in a lively examination of public education. These local representatives, just a few among many deserving nominees, have been co-sponsored by the schools, Headwaters, and the Rappahannock Educators Professional Growth Endowment (REPGE), an initiative to honor professional staff. Each spring, Virginia, U.S., and foreign educators gather at Oxford, a worldrenowned academic center since the Middle Ages, to reflect on their common passion for teaching and learning. While the conference is primarily geared to educational leaders, Rappahannock, in the spirit of teachers as leaders, has especially encouraged classroom practitioners, )y Oxford trip selected by their peers, to attend. A well-planned series of dynamic discussions and British school visi its are at the heart of an immersion in issues chal- m lenging today’s educators. As an antidote to serious debate, the schedule also provides social and sightseeing activities and free time. Rich in culture, the Oxford experience earns consistently high marks from its alumni, i RCHS faculty member Ron I Vickers remarked, “Who m would have thought a vocational teacher from Rappahannock would be asked to aiienu a wees- i long leadership | conference in 1 Oxford,* England?” I J became more f aware oi nauunai curriculum, superi- * or learning in design and technology, and social aspects of teaching. I totally enjoyed the conference.” Capable educators are the lifeblood of schools, yet across the U.S. their numbers are currently dwindling. More than ever, in this era of standards and accountability, pupil performance depends upon access to skillful, insightful teaching. Affording hard-working practitioners a chance to revert, even briefly, to the role of avid student gives back to teachers some of the very fruits of learning that they impart to students — knowledge, perspective, and inspiration. RCHS Special Educator Karen Alexander described her trip as, “beyond my wildest expectation ... a suspension of how, when and where, and a journey into the HAIL DAMAGE? Call Blue Ridge Roofing for free estimates 540-631-0666 8/oe Rag q. £ G'«enho a^dens —nes fl'a3'a*«*.f*i„aJf23*4234 ^* •<*'“■ »«***_ **** Satu'aay9-s Rappahannock County High School 2001-02 Honor Roll ~ Sixth Advisory Brought to you courtesy of Rappahannock National Bank ALL A HONOR ROI T. SENIORS Yuki Ito Jason Pullen Garner Smythe JUNIORS None SOPHOMORES Julie Baumgardner Bruce Flinchum Brittany Thornhill FRESHMEN Paige Lysaght Mattie Nawrocki Sandra Swain EIGHTH GRAPE Bethany Dodson Justin Gheen Courtney Hutcheson Anne-Ashleigh Lamma Amanda Miller Frances Monroe AIX A B HONOR ROLL bL.MUKb Jonathan Clatterbuck John Ferdetta Paul Foster Francesco Gioia Whitney Keys Holly Long Nicole McNeely Brian North Matthew Ralston Jennifer Starr Natalie Jo Williams Kevin Yowell JUNIORS Joshua Anderson Dawn Andreoni Ralph Pace Robyn Pivamik Henry Robertson Jonathan Robinson Rachel Sharp Jason Simeon Heather Wooten SOPHOMORES Jamie Deal / Christopher Ehrhart Sara Hathaway Lara Kreylmg John Letsen Lindsay NeiLDore Christian Norwood Mitsy Robinson Kristin Vipraio Matthew Williams Tyler Williams FRESHMEN Morgan Blubaugh Ellanora Dodd-Henze Monica Doma Jennifer Ferdetta Rachel Gall . Nicole Hess Kayla Hill Kendra Hitt Kelsey Hutcheson Lauren Kaye Anna Kreyling Caroline LeVans David Miller Megan Payne Steven Rodden Amanda Smith Malcolm Sonnett LKimiHiKADt Dos Allen Allison Antony Robin Baumgardner Nicole Bradley Devin Day Julia Disbrow Thomas Gillis » Emily Hilscher Jamesina Jacobs > Jason Jenkins Steven Jenkins Matthew Lawrey Rocio Loya Windham Lucking Lisa Maloney James Marquisee Kevin Martin Chasidy McGlothlin William Norman Larry Oliver Daniela Siccardi Brandon Smoot Tristan Sonnett Brittany Thorpe Andrew Treanor Patrick Treanor Matthew Wiese Lucas Wilson why. Never again will I contemplate that the American system is the only educational institution struggling to grow into the new century.” The state and national push to impose tough standards and accountability in public schools has its flaws. However, this momentous change in education has caused renewed dedication to the admirable goal of higher expectations for all. To their great credit, Rappahannock educators have already been largely successful in helping students meet Virginia’s SOLs. As if SOLs weren’t enough to tackle, the staff has simultaneously undertaken to apply the Effective Schools model. The research underlying this has shown that student achievement flourishes in schools exhibiting seven key traits: high expectations, focused mission, safety and order, strong instruction, opportunity to learn; frequent assessment, and strong homeschool relations. To achieve maximum effect, everyone connected with students must make these conditions a priority — in each school, for every learner. Susan Payne, who teaches RCES first graders, returned from Oxford with an expanded perspective, “that really values the various roles people play in educating children. It was wonderful being surrounded by people who truly love the art of education, not to mention staying in the most beautiful and surreal place I have ever visited. Oxford provided a glorious and inspiring setting to consider ... being leaders in our schools,, and the meaning of education. This was a remarkable journey that I hope many others will have.” To recruit and keep a qualified staff is essential, but it is Hapr greatest, experiences in my life,” and added, “it was an honor to be selected by my peers to represent Rappahannock County Public Schools.” She and her teammates are on the front lines daily guiding students, backed by generous individuals and groups like the Volunteer Program, PTO, Band Boosters, Curriculum Enrichment Program, Starfish, Headwaters, Lions, School Sports Association, and now, REPGE. Jenny Stanley, eighth grade English teacher, called her trip, “a truly unique opportunity to see how another culture handles the business of education. I was most impressed by the emphasis on the whole child rather than simply teaching to the national curriculum. Observing and interacting with British teachers and students was in invaluable experience that helped me to grow both professionally and personally. I will forever be grateful for the chance to participate in such an amazing, inspiring conference.” Beyond salary and the intrinsic worth of caring for young people, rewards for educators are limited. Support for effective instructors is an important demonstration of their essential value to students. The Rappahannock Educators Professional Growth Endowment has been initiated with just this objective in mind. Once a minimum start up amount has been collected, Headwaters will assume management of endowment funds. Until then, tax-deductible donations honoring local educators are welcome in any amount. Please direct to: REPGE, do Rappahannock County Public Schools, 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, Virginia 22747. For further information, email Rosa Crocker at huntly@shentel.net or call 540-6366854. The Band Stand i By Cecelia Dennis Special to the Rappahannock News The spring concert provided a wonderful evening of music highlighted by senior band students playing duets and solo parts. Lea Pyne provided a fantastic introduction to each selection and the crowd responded with several standing ovations! The drum line opened the event with several drum cadences that delighted everyone in attendance! All the band members gave an excellent performance. If you weren’t there, you truly missed out on an awesome evening Senior band scholarship awards The Rappahannock County Band Boosters proudly announces the 2002 scholarship awards. Congratulations to the following seniors: Wendy Gillis, Holly Long, Lea Pyne and Jenny Starr. Also congratulations to Brian Lee who was awarded the United States Marine Corps “Semper Fidelis”Award for Musical Excellence. This award is given by the Marine Corps, with recommendation from the band director, to recognize a student for their “diligence, dedication, and musical excellence as a Performing High School Bandsmen and Soloist.” Band camp set This will be the third year for the band camp at RCHS with each year bringing something new. Upcoming 5th grade band students, as well as any interested 6th thru 12th grade band student, are encouraged to come and par ticipate in this one day event. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the RCHS band room. Lunch will be provided by the band boosters. Additional information will be mailed to all band parents in August. : Drum Line formation Want to be a part of the ' RCHS Drum Line? Practices may begin sometime in July if there is enough interest. Any band student who would like to join should contact Brian Taylor at 987-8026. If you love to drum, we encourage you to come and try-out. 4x4 and Band The 4x4 scheduling pro- j posed for next year may dis- | rupt our award-winning band. We ask that any concerned parent, student, and anyone who is interested in the band program at RCHS to call, write or visit your school board representative, the new principal or the new superintendent. Band is a class that needs to be in an alternating block or split class (50 minutes for band and 50 minutes for another elective such as art, drama, newspaper, yearbook, etc.). If band is locked into a J 4x4 situation, then a band stu- j dent signing up for fall, may ! be in conflict with a needed ' class in the spring and not be able to take band. This student would then miss out on Tri-County band, Va. Tech. Band, etc. Also, con- ( certs would be very difficult if 1 not impossible because of lack of instrumentation in the band. How can we allow this See BAND, Page A8 not simple. Factors that keep our schools from becoming an ideal workplace range from modest salaries, facilities, and programs, to government mandates, training and mentoring issues, limited housing, social life and potential for career advancement, market k shortage and competition, ^ and professional bum out. However, high caliber profa fessional development W opportunities can be a ifjyt. meaningful compensat1 I ) i i mg ractor m our L schools. k RCES second M grade teacher m Geraldine Payne J called Oxford, “a rewarding educational adventure, one of the

You’re invited! Fourth annual event set By Richard Bull Special to the Rappahannock News Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, would like to invite all our county friends and neighbors to the fourth annual “Taste of Rappahannock” on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue in Washington, Va. This is Headwaters’ main fund raiser of the year, and proceeds will support our many projects that directly benefit the education of our county children. “Taste of Rappahannock 2002” will once again be sponsored by Sunnyside Farms, which operates the Sunnyside Market in Washington. This delightful evening will begin at 6 p.m. with wine and appetizers, prepared by a number of Rappahannock B&Bs, under a tent on the school lawn. At 7 p.m., guests will be invited inside to enjoy an elegant and bountiful candlelit buffet provided by many local Fjur»th /^n-rvu*! « Taste.'l 1 f^ppahapnock? §<a'tu.i»da^ <S*ept«nbef» H. 0OOK restaurants, farms, vineyards, and other producers of exceptional food and drink. As an added attraction, Susan MacNelly has once again contributed an exclusive cartoon by her late husband, Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist Jeff MacNelly, one of Headwaters’ founding investors. A very limited edition of prints of this cartoon, which is under copyright, will be for sale to raise money for Headwaters and will be displayed by mid-August at the Longview Gallery in Sperryville. Prints will be on sale at the gallery and the night of the event, or can be ordered through Headwaters by telephone or e-mail. The framed print (19” x 25”) is $500, unframed (13” x 19”) $350, with additional shipping charges if mailed of $30 and $15, respectively. Last year’s “Taste of Rappahannock” exceeded its own goal of $25,000 and provided almost half of Headwaters’ income budget for the fiscal year. Contributions to “Taste of Rappahannock” and donations to Headwaters support the organization’s many current projects, which include: • Summer enrichment classes for county children, • A study of the state public school funding formula, • Hiring a grant writer to find funds for the schools, • Adding capacity to the High School Guidance Department, • Expansion of the Starfish Mentoring program, • Awarding grants to teachers for innovative classroom projects, • Educating citizens about issues affecting the schools. Tickets for this year’s “Taste of Rappahannock” cost $125 per guest, of which 75 percent is tax-deductible. Dress is country casual. Due to space restrictions, attendance for the event must be strictly limited. The “Taste of Rappahannock” has sold out every year, so early reservations are recommended. As a guest from a previous “Taste” remarked, “What a delightful and delicious way to raise money!” Additional information and reservations are available at Headwaters 675-1819 and headwtrs@shentel.net. The Headwaters office is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The Civilians’ Civil War By Rob Sherwood Events Coordinator, Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table Along with their undisputed valor in battle, Robert E. Lee, Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson, and John Singleton Mosby also shared a little known similarity: none of them espoused the cause of succession at the outbreak of the Civil War. Only their beloved state Virginia’s vote for succession on April 17, 1861, brought these future pivotal commanders into the fray on the side of the Southern cause. Similarly, many Southerners never embraced succession. Many counties faced issues of divided loyalties, but perhaps none more so than Loudoun County in Northern Virginia. Civilians in this border county, according to Civil War historian and novelist Meredith Bean McMath, virtually fought a mini-Civil War of their own. The county had a mix of many divergent groups: proConfederates, pro-Union pacifists (Quakers), pro-Union men willing to fight (who formed Virginia’s only Union troop), slaves and freedmen. In Loudoun, the Civil War catch phrase of “brother fighting brother” was often a reality. McMath’s detailed research into the journals of local families and Civil War history archives has yielded a rich portrait of this diverse and divided community, a portrait she intends to elaborate on at the next meeting, July 16 of the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table with a presentation entitled, “The Civilians’ Civil War: Life for the ‘Left Behind’ in Loudoun County, Virginia.” The Round Table meets at the Old Sperryville Book Shop on Tuesday, July 16,. from 7:30 to 9 p.m. (44 Main Street, Sperryville, Va., 987-8444). Everyone is encouraged to attend; the meeting is free to non-members (who are encouraged to enjoy and join), and there will be light refreshments served in the comfortable and atmospheric confines of Jim and Joan Gannon’s book nook. Meredith Bean McMath is an award-winning Loudoun County historian. In 1998 she co-founded Run, Rabbit, Run, a History Video company whose first work aired several times on The History Channel. In 2001, the Newseum commissioned McMath to create a living history play based on the true story of three female journalists during the Civil War. She also is a free-lance writer for The Washington Post. Much of the information McMath will be discussing also serves as the backdrop and texture for her Civil War novel, Pella’s Angel, which focuses on life in Loudoun County from 1863 to Reconstruction through the ordeals of its fictional hero, Annabelle MacBain. 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I loved you and honored you, you took all my tears away. I was happy to be with you, proud to be your little girl. Sometimes we would disagree but to me you meant the world. Your love was always pure, your time seemed all too short and I feel so alone. What can I take from this? My heart is completelycrushed, I miss my best friend so much, but nothing loved is ever lost and you are loved so much. - Missy Kelly ’s Ford Equestrian Center^ Located along the Rappahannock River on the grounds of the Inn at Kelly’s Ford y Summer Lesson Special 5 Lesson Package (weekdays only) - Just $175 _—_ Beginner to Advanced at KELLY'S FORD Adults & Children Welcome Choose Your Style: English • Western Introduction to Natural Horsemanship For more information call 540-399-1800 Visit our web site at www.innatkellvsford.com or E-mail us at kellvsfordinn@aol.com Suspicions person, DUItt deer: all call for caution 114 The Sheriff's Office reported a fair amount of activity in the week leading up to and through the 4th of July weekend. Probably the most troubling to Sheriff Larry Sherertz was the call which came in around 5:45 p.m. on July 2 from the mother of a 15 year-old girl. Earlier in the day while her daughter was alone at home a strange man who called himself “Orville” appeared at the house and began asking the girl questions which made her uncomfortable, among them questions about the proximity of her neighbors. Deputy Mark Currence investigated and a look-out was posted for a 30-year old man, about 5’8” tall weighing 200 pounds with a mustache and brown hair. He was driving a teal Sunbird and was last seen in the Huntly area near Fox Hall Farm Road. Other incidents There were a number of fireworks incidents, a motorcycle accident, several acci dents involving deer and one involving a car and cow on Route 231. Vandalism is spreading up this way from Culpeper with the theft of the Piney Run Lane road sign. Culpeper; has been beseiged with road sign thefts. j Parked truck leads to DUI Just after midnight on July 6, Deputy Mark1 Currence found a Red Ford' Ranger parked at the Rappahannock-Page County, line in Sperryville. The driver, Ronnie A. Jenkins «f Luray, was not responsive The back-up unit and rescue squad were called, and the\ revived hihi. He was then arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, stopping on a highway, driy-i ing outside the restrictions onhis license and refusal to take the breath test. -r* Sheriff Sherertz urges caution and common sense,' Do not drink and drive and do not ride with anyone who has been drinking. , The great surgical hospital... ...that's a great baby hospital... ...that's a great emergency hospital... ...that’s a great local hospital. ; What makes a hospital great? It provides the latest in medical care, to be sure. But it would also have talented physicians, a skilled staff, and a warm and caring environment. If you were to find all this close to your home, you'd consider yourself a very fortunate person. Well, you are very fortunate indeed. Because there is a great hospital near you. Take a fresh look - at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Culpeper Regional Hospital S3 Promoting health. Preserving community.

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Washington Senators come to Rappahannock By Meredith Gorfein Rappahannock News Writer There’s a new team in town — the Washington Senators — and they’re playing baseball here in Rappahannock. With Mark Warner taking up the head coaching duties and Jeff Jenkins and Mike Tupper assisting, the new team is heading for a 30 to 40 game season with five games under their belts already. Three games were played here in Rappahannock, two in Fredericksburg. According to Mike Tupper, “We’ve won some and lost some.” The next scheduled game in Rappahannock is July 14 at the high school ball field (behind RCES) at 1 p.m. The Senators will be battling the Central Virginia Sting, a travel team out of Culpeper. The Sting recruits its players from all over central Virginia and the average age is 16. The Senators play Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) baseball with 15 young people on the team roster so far. Players are 16 and younger with the youngest being at least 12. Unlike the Stings, the average age of the Senators is 14, and all of the players are recruited from within the county. The Washington Senators look sharp in their brand new bright red uniforms. Each player paid $100 which covered the cost of the baseballs, the umpires’ fee of $90 per game and part of the cost of the uniforms. Several anonymous supporters picked up the remaining tab for the uniforms. Team members purchase and maintain their own bats and gloves. (Bats alone for this age group run on average anywhere from $150 to $250!) The Senators practice twice a week at the ball field at the elementary school. Coach Warner is hoping to get in a practice every day and will be able to do that later in the season. The Washington Senators are still looking to add to their ranks. If you’re at least 12, not older than 16 and want to play ball, call Coach Warner at 675-1378 and then come out to the baseball field behind the elementary school. To all with fond memories of hot summer nights on dusty ball fields please lend a hand. This young team welcomes contributions of all kinds from all quarters. For more information on how you can help, call Mark Warner at 675-1378. And head out to the ball field on Sunday, July 14 to support the Washington Senators. “Play ball” is called at 1 p.m. Tennis and yoga classes starting at Comity Park ■ Instructional classes are ^starting for beginner, inter; mediate and advanced/com• petition level tennis for . adults and juniors with county resident, former national champion and international player, Hunt Harris. Classes will be at the • Rappahannock County* Park near Washington beginning this week (July 8) and continuing through the month of August (and into the fall) if interest is sufficient. \ Intermediate adult class, es will be from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monday and Friday. Beginner adult classes will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays. Classes will be $15 per per. son per session. Advanced ; registration is not required but is recommended. ! Competition/Advanced level instruction is available upon interest/request, and will be scheduled accordingly. Rates will vary depending upon the number of participants. Junior classes (through age 16) will be held on Wednesday mornings unless demand requires additional classes or changes. Beginner classes are from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Intermediate level classes are from 10 - 11 a.m. Costs for these classes are $10 per student per class. Competition level instruction is available upon demand/ request. Fees will vary according to the number of \ participants. Hunt is also available on a limited basis to help arrange same-level hitting groups, and for private instruction. Please contact Hunt at 987-3366 or 987-9061 or email huntoldragon@earthlink.net for additional information or to register. Yoga classes, which will focus on proper alignment, breathing and stretching techniques particularly suitable for tennis as well as a variety of other athletic activities, will be offered before and after some of the tennis classes, depending upon interest and instructor availability. Classes maybe taken independently of tennis instruction, or as an excellent “before-and-after” stretching workout. Instruction will be offered by county residents, Susan and Ben Mason. Classes will be held from 7:40-8:20 a.m. and from 9:4010:20 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays at the Pavilion at Rappahannock County Park and will be held rain or shine. Mats will be available, although participants may bring their own. Costs are $10 per person per session if done alone, or $5 per person per session if done with tennis classes also. For additional information, call Susan at 937-9822 or e-mail shmasonl@aol.com. Annual Farm Fair will ; continue through Sunday The Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock Farm Fair is currently underway and will continue through Sunday, July 14. On Wednesday, July 10 activities and shows include the 4-H cat show, stick horse races, Cloverbud pet show, ice cream eating contest, and the 4-H/FFA sheep show. Thursday, July 11 activities include the 4-H rabbit show, petting zoo, stockman's contest, and the dairy beef and beef show. On Friday there will be a tractor driving contest and a Nigerian goat show followed by the opening of the Home Economics Department after the judging to view the wonderful exhibits. A country ham dinner on Friday at 4:30 p.m. will be followed by the 4-H/FFA livestock sale. Saturday, July 13 will be a fun filled day for everyone with lots of activities occurring all day that include a skydiving demonstration, llama demonstration by local resident Gwen Hays, Mom calling contest, 4-H dog show, Little Mr. and Mrs. CMR, draft horse and mule pull, The Orange County Cloggers, a barbecue dinner followed with a "pickin’ party". Sunday finishes off this exciting week with the owner pet look alike contest, the super farmer contest, and the Orange County Cloggers. Anyone can join in the events and have a great time. So bring your family out to the Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock Farm Fair today through July 14 for an old fashion, down home good time. If you have any questions about the Farm Fair, please call the Extension Office at 675-3619. Sharon Saari named new Executive Director Sharon Saari, a former resident of Rappahannock and Fauquier Counties for more th'an 20 years, was named Executive Director of the Piedmont United Way in Culpeper effective July 1. Ms. Saari has replaced Betty Roberts, who has headed this regional organization for 14 years and will be retiring this summer. Ms. Roberts led the Piedmont United Way campaign from a goal of $190,000 in 1992 to the successful campaign that raised $630,000 for local charitable agencies last year. Ms. Saari comes to Piedmont United Way from her three-year term with the Monticello Area Community Action Agency in Charlottesville as their Development Director. She In Brief has a Master's degree from the University of Georgia. Fund raising for Piedmont United Way gets underway in the fall and serves people in Rappahannock, Culpeper. Fauquier, Madison and Orange Counties. 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 hv appointment. Call Sharp Rock for additional information or directions, 987-9700. Rapidan Better Housing has ramps to lend As part of the continued service to the Rappahannock County area community, Rapidan Better Housing has acquired several portable, temporary ramps to lend to homeowners on a first-come firstserve basis. The ramps are highquality, wheelchair-friendlv aluminum ramps that will be set up at your home at no charge, and when you no longer need the ramp, it will be removed from your home, again at no charge. These are outdoor ramps, to enable you to safely get into and out of your home. Call to discuss your individual needs and ask for Cindy Reid, 948-3274. Virginia unveils new license plate Virginia’s standard issue license plate has a new look which began on July 1. The new design recognizes the 400th anniversary of Virginia and the Jamestown settlement. i These plates replace Virginia's “blue and white” standard-issue plate, which has been the standard for nearly 30 years. The new plate design accommodates up to seven characters, enabling citizens to personalize their plates with a special mes.sage for $10 in addition to their vehicle registration fee. ; The new plates are available at any DMV customer service center and online at www.dmvnow.com. Citizens may voluntarily support the 400th anniversary commemoration with a $2 portion of their annual vehicles registration fee. Revenue raised will be dedicated to the Virginia 400th Anniversary Fund. The fund supports educational and legacy programs across the state recognizing the Commonwealth’s origins in 1607 when American’s First permanent English colonist landed at Jamestown. 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Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews9timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m, to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2002 Our View Editorial Platform “Where the press is free, and every man able to read, all is safe ” Thomas fefferson The Rappahannock News regards these issues to be of bedrock importance to the character and heritage of Rappahannock County and takes these consistent editorial positions toward fairly reflecting the attitude of its people. 1. Growth must be planned and controlled through strong, clear and strictly enforced zoning regulations which will further Rappahannock’s character, environment, powerful beauty, open space conservation program and the quality of rural and village life of its people. Any new development must be reconciled with the county’s Comprehensive Plan which serves as the essential road map to our future. 2. Education standards should be gradually raised and facilities upgraded in recognition that quality schooling is a key to the future character of our children. 3. Encourage low impact new small business consistent with the proven successful Rappahannock economic experience. Tburism and agriculture, new alternative farming should be strongly supported since they generate revenue without the attendant major public services demanded by other industries. Clean non-manufacturing ; should be actively sought to provide new employment ^opportunities for our residents under conditions which assure that these business are self-supporting, not a burden upon the tax base. 4. Volunteerism, a hallmark of the people in this proud and independent county, shall be celebrated as a ; continuing measure of vigorous community activities, of . the will of the heart and the fierce spirit of the Rappahannock heritage. 5. In recognition that none of these objectives may be ’ realized without fully, representative local government, this newspaper will remain politically independent and independently uncover any abuse of the public trust by ; public officials. Rappahannock Today mma Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland The 2002 carnival season has come to an end and Ben Jones’ “Cooter’s Rooters" enjoyed every parade. Letters Volunteers are needed What if someone called 911 and nobody came? That’s a grim take off on the old presidential election joke, but more of a reality than most of us realize. I have been with the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad less than a year, and I now have first hand knowledge of the urgent need for volunteers. One of my first tasks as a volunteer was to help create the large posters that have been seen around the county recruiting new members. Fancy photography and clever writing does not seem to have been enough to convince folks to join up. It seems a real crisis will havte to occur before the local residents begin to understand the need. My roll as a volunteer has been mostly to help in a fund raising capacity. What I have come to realize ’ is that the dedicated rescue squad personnel who do go out on the emergency calls, tend to always be the same handful of people, over and over and over. Many of them are experiencing bum out, yet they continue to give their all, because they are passionate in their desire to help those in need, and, more pragmatically, there is no one * else to fill in for them. They also perform all the maintenance on the ambulances, do the books, order supplies, and a zillion other important details. Plus go out and save lives in the middle of the night. For no pay. And so I ask Rappahannock County, as a community, to offer up solutions to this problem. How can we get more citizens involved? If you, dear reader, can look into your heart and give whatever time you can spare to this worthy and crucial cause, I beg you to step forward and get involved. A few hours a month, or even one day now ' * and then, would be a huge help to those who are shouldering the work of keeping our squad vital and functioning. \ye would appreciate any and all ideas. Please do not take the Rescue ' Squad for granted. Linda Heimstra Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Celebration enjoyed by all We would like to express our gratitude to all those who attended the July 6 Independence Day celebration at Mount Prospect Farm. The combined culinary creations made for an amazingly wonderful array of delicious appetizers, salads, and desserts. And it was so nice to see everyone gather in the spirit of friendship and community. We would also like to thank all those who were kind enough to contribute to the planning and orchestration of the event. To mention a few: Mary Arthur, Steve and Ann Critzer, the Trinity Episcopal Church, Jerry Goebel, Rodger and Betsy Hille, Kaye Kohler, Gerald Ochs, Denise Pearson, Claudia Mitchell, Stacey-Ford Smith, Barbara Stockton, the Trustees, and the entire Willis family. And a special thanks is extended to the Mayor and Mrs. Willis for opening their home and their hearts to the citizens and employees of Washington. Thanks to their generosity and hard work it was a grand event that will be remembered for years to come! Jeffrey and Veronika Benson Washington Thanks extended from Flint Hill I want to thank all of those who helped with the Flint Hill Fireman’s Carnival. The time and effort put in by the members of Company 4, their family and friends, combined with the support of our community, made this year’s carnival a success! Congratulations to Suzanne Louisell, who received the first annual Carny Volunteer of the Year award! We hope to see you all again next year! • Jeanne Kauffmann Carnival Committee See More Letters, Page A7 Down Memory Lane : From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 39 YEARS AGO July 13, 1961 The Castleton Fire Company carnival proved more successful than ever this year with gross receipts amounting to over $4200 and a net profit of $2700. Miss Lillian Ann Grigsby, the daughter of . Mr. and Mrs. Mike Grigsby of Rock Mills, won the title of “Her Majesty” with 5,630 • votes and along with the crown was given ! red roses and a lovely charm bracelet by the Ladies Auxiliary. Mr. T.M. Johnston was the Rappahannock County delegate to the Virginia State Republican Convention held Saturday in Richmond at the John Marshall Hotel. Mrs. Johnston and daughters, Kay and Carolyn accompanied Mr. Johnston to Richmond. Robert L. Massie Jr. arrived Saturday to spend some time with his mother, Mrs. Frank Spalding and Mr. Spaldipg.. He has just completed three years service with the U.S. Army in this country and in Europe. Miss Carolyn Gates Turner spent the weekend with, her mother, Mrs. L.J. Turner. She is a lifeguard at the Episcopal Camp, Roslyn, near Richmond. Six young people, three boys and three girls from Rappahannock attended FHA-FFA summer camp last week at Mogart’s Beach, Smithfield. They were Sue Many, Bonnie Brown, Judy Latham, Jack Jenkins, Frank Jarvis and Stuart Palmer. Mr. C.B. Palmer, agriculture instructor and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown . accompanied the group. 25 YEARS AGO July 14, 1977 The Rappahannock Lions Club finished out the Lions year in June as the recipient of several prestigious awards, both regional and statewide. The Rappahannock Club won the state Achievement Award for activities conducted during the past year and the Outstanding Club Award in competition with 15 other clubs in Region Four. Two club officers were recognized for conspicuous achievement — Bill Racer with the President’s Award and Kermit Weakley with the Outstanding Secretary Award. One hundred and twenty-one Rappahannock youngsters attended an outing to the South Wales Swim Club on Tuesday. The activity was sponsored by the County Extension Office. Doug Baumgardner has opened a law office in the Town of Washington. After changing partnerships it was necessary to change his office sign so he rolled up his sleeves and went to work. A photograph of Mr. Baumgardner showed him on the ladder replacing his sign. David Martin Moore of Winchester has accepted the pastorate for the Washington Baptist Church effective July 17. He is a graduate of the University of Richmond and Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, N.J. Among his immediate aims for the Washington Baptist Church is to promote growth in the Sunday School and institute a youth program. He also desires to organize a church choir. 10 YEARS AGO July 9, 1992 A record-breaking crowd of approximately 6,000 people gathered under the stars at Avon Hall to watch the fireworks display that lit up the sky on July 4th. Paul Reisler and Julie Portman have just returned from a month long tour in East Africa, where they were performing and teaching in Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi under the sponsorship of United States Information Agency. .Gregory Williams, representing Rappahannock County 4-H Clubs, attended the Virginia Council of Farmers Cooperatives Youth Conference on June 2830. The conference was held by Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Graves at Graves Mountain Lodge in Madison County. Southern States and Farm Credit, along with other coops in Virginia, sponsored this event. The Limited Edition of the Female Barbershop Quartet of which Joyce Walker is a member entertained at a cookout with 36 guests at the home of Joyce’s mother, Mrs. Evelyn Walker on July 4th. COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy ot Hank Gortein OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Times change but much feels familiar. Twenty years ago the Middle Street Gallery and Peter Garon’s Studio were simply The County Store.

Citizens need to join toaether I am writing to urge the citizens of Rappahannock County to join together and rise up against a threat to our beloved county and way of life. How ironic that this threat comes from an institution with the name “Rappahannock Bank”. Please understand that the Rappahannock bank in not locally owned. It was purchased by a corporation that felt our beloved county was Ripe For Development. This corporation is determined to build a shopping center in our county consisting of numerous buildings containing up to 20,000 square feet! Just how big is a 20,000 square foot building? About the size of a modern supermarket. What type of stores do you suppose will go in these huge buildings? A few local craft stores or an antique market? Not hardly! Buildings this big are expensive to erect and are designed to be attractive to national franchises. Rappahannock County has so far avoided the indignity of development for a few reasons, one of which is the fact that it is not convenient to live here. We citizens must travel to a surrounding county for grocery shopping, health care and many other necessities. When it is no longer inconvenient to live here, more people will move to our county. Many more people! I lived in Loudoun County 20 years ago when it was a sparsely populated rural area. Look at Loudoun County now, it has crime, congestion subdivisions, a frantic pace of life and all the other attributes that we county residents do not want. History has proven time and again that growth and development cannot be controlled. If a county tries to control development, the corporations simply give enormous sums of money to state politicians so that they pass laws that negate or severely restrict county law, (think cell towers). Growth and development cannot be controlled. It must be stopped dead! Please take time out of your busy schedule to write the Rappahannock Bank. Tell them to build their new bank building if they must, but pledge to “never do business with them again if they build their shopping center”. Please do it now ... tomorrow may be too late. David A. Hafner Castleton Town enjoys magical evening This past Saturday the town came together for an oldfashioned picnic. Mayor Stew and Evelyn Willis had graciously agreed to host the event when all possibilities of the usual 4th of July celebration came to a halt. It was a wonderful, magical evening: perfect weather, everyone’s best picnic dishes beautifully displayed with lots of charm and originality, Jeff Benson heading up the grill crew, children scampering and squealing on the Willis’ expansive lawn. Jenks Hobson, Trinity Church Priest and Rector reminded us of our connection to the first 4th of July over 200 years ago and lead all in counting our blessings. The evening reminded us of what a special community Washington has been and hopefully will be in the future. Washington is a beautiful village laid out by George Washington, nestled next to the Blue Ridge with a rich his tory truly unique. I moved here from Old Town Alexandria, which over the past 30 years has grown from a charming historical area of small shops and cherished homes to a tourist mecca and destination of epic proportions. We need to carefully examine the issues before us and work together for a secure future. Barbara Stockton Washington Book lovers make sale a great success Thanks to everyone who helped make the Friends of the Library (FOL) book sale a great success. This was the first year the sale was not held on July 4 at the Tbwn Hall, so a special thanks is in order to Rose Ann Sharp for the use of the f Old Washington School. Lois Snead and Grace Sims spent untold hours sorting donated books throughout the year, and the entire board of the FOL pitched in on the planning, set-up, staffing and clean-up. And of course, thanks to all you local book lovers. Both the sale and the preview night were very well attended, and you helped to make this the most successful sale to date, netting over $3,000. So, if you donated books during the year, or you bought some at the sale (probably you did both!), thanks again for your support. Your generosity is truly appreciated. Hope you found something good! Check here at “Library Lines” every week for the lat Rappahannock Cellars strikes sold with its wine In less than a year, Rappahannock Cellars has created a tradition of producing award-winning wines. Crowning its efforts are three gold medals for its 2000 Cabernet Franc, 2001 Seyval Blanc, and 2001 Chardonnay, from the 2002 Virginia Governor’s Cup Wine Competition. Two silver and three bronze medals were also won in other wine categories; in fact, every wine made by Rappahannock Cellars since the vineyard’s creation has earned a medal in at least one competition. Chris Pearmund, winemaker for Rappahannock, reported, “Many considered the 2001 harvest among the finest in Virginia’s history. Fruit quality was excellent and our expectations were high. We took full advantage of this year’s crop — and doubled our production to 3500 .cases, while maintaining consistent medal winning qualify” John Delmare, owner of Rappahannock Cellars, brings his winegrowing experience from California to Virginia. He believes his mission of “careful tending of the vines and exacting knowledge of the cellar” will make an important contribution to the wine industry in Virginia. According to Delmare, wine making in Virginia is not for the “single-styled” wine-maker, or the “lighthearted”. The vintner must be intuitive and flexible when dealing with the ever-changing climate conditions in Virginia. Rappahannock Cellars is a state of the art winery located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The site is seventy miles west of Washington, D.C., and six miles south of Front Royal. The Delmare family planted the first vineyard in 1999, built the winery and produced their first vintage in 2000, and opened the tasting room to the public in 2001. We're Expanding Our Sales Force. Position Available for... Junior Advertising Consultant ,/i ' “This is a newspaper where you can truly make a difference. Come join our ' community!" -Anne Whitley Fairfax Opportunity. Money. Success. Recognition. Flexibility. Competitive Compensation, Benefit Program For consideration of application please submit resume, cover letter and salary history via Fax or K-mail to; (Times Community Newspaper! NORTHERN VIRGINIA Donna Hirsch, Advertising Manager 703-437-6019 Fax. dhirsch@timespapers.com est hot tips on good reads and other goings-on at the Library. David Shaffer Director, County Library Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Write: Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747; Fax: 540675-3088; E-MAIL: (bwayland@timespapers.com). Citizens should be concerned with County’s direction By Carol Lucking Special to the Rappahannock News After many thought provoking conversations over the past few weeks, there appears to be a large group of county citizens who share concerns about the direction change is headed in Rappahannock. While change is inevitable, and development encroaches on us from all sides, the vision we hold as an “agricultural community” seems critical to hold onto if we are to maintain our rural landscapes. While our Comprehensive Plan allows for limited commercial development, there is no county Architectural Review Board that assures that our rural identity is supported in the designs that are selected. These designs are left to reflect and support the needs of the developers. While the Board of Rappahannock National Bank has worked hard on creating a design they are proud of, not everyone seems to agree that it reflects who we are. It seems clear, from my professional viewpoint, that we are having an “identity crisis”. Are we really agricultural? Do we value the land as only a farmer would, or are we moving toward something else? There has never been a more opportune time for all of us to consider this question and act in ways that support this decision. Communities are made directly from the vision held and, as the number of newcomers grow, so the vision can change. What we build will determine who we attract. Our community identity is directly related to “the look we create” for those driving through our area. We have an opportunity 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 7434949. The fair runs from Aug. 18 through Aug. 24. Now you don't have to be a super sleuth to find the doctor that's right for you. Just call Fauquier Hospital Physician Referral & Community Link at 540.349.0588. We’ll put you in touch with physicians and specialists who can meet the needs of you and your family. This includes physicians with hours convenient for you, those that participate with your health plan and those who share your philosophy on health care. What's more, our staff has details on hospital lectures and classes, and health resources from a wide variety of community agencies. So please give us a ring at 540.349.0588. It's elementary, my FAUQUIE R dear Watson. HOSPITAL Advanced care. Close at hand. Opinion to strengthen our unique, existing vision or make changes to it, with the upcoming review of our Comprehensive Plan. While the younger generation, as a whole in America, has lost the sense of pride in choosing farming as their lifestyle, we have an opportunity to elevate it in status and use it to our advantage. It is becoming more unique in Virginia than Td like to think. City folks flock to our farm stands. It calls to us at our roots. It feeds our families. It sustains our sense of history and enhances the natural beauty that exists all around us in Rappahannock. Over the years, the economic benefits of the urban professional status have been elevated to greater importance in our society at large. Hence, we see reflections of this in our own county, apple orchards being destroyed, students returning from college with no job opportunities here to support their new found identity, and landowners struggling to continue valuing their cherished earth with more pressures to sell for a “pretty penny”. How much control do we have over the future of what’s to come9 More than most of us choose to recognize. We have to think “out of the box”, set new trends, be the first, research and learn from other areas of the country who have managed to maintain their identity, and establish methods of spreading our vision so that newcomers are at least guided to “the thinking of the area”. (I have heard ridge top owners say they wish someone had told them that it is frowned upon by so many.) Much the way the Sperrvville Gateway Committee created their mission, beginning with what w’e value as citizens, we can also do as a county. Citizens writing and calling to voice their opinions, attending meetings, getting involved and listening to what is being decided, takes energy that will be rew arded tenfold. We always have choices in change. Those choices are available because freedom of speech exists so that all can have a voice. Decisions that effect our county are numerous and regular. Those who sit in the position of decision making are best served by listening to their constituents. And sometimes, all it takes is a presentation by some creative citizen like yourself that offers an option that had not been considered. Our own individual creativity, and energy to utilize it, will pave the way for what is to come. free Information Meeting International Adoption Wednesday, July 24 Sterling, VA ^ Call (757) 54G-3874 to register. Kelly’s Ford Equestrian Center*) $ Located along the Rappahannock River on the grounds of the Inn at Kelly’s Ford Open Horse bhow Series 2002 July 13th & July 14th Show starts at 9am both days Saturday Events Western • Driving Saddle Seat Sunday Events Hunter Show Food & Refreshments Available Bring The Family! For more information call onn i oaa Visit our web site at www.innatkellvsrord.com or E-mail us at kellvslnrdinntfaol.com St. Luke’s Lutheran School 1200 Old Rixeyville Road, Culpeper,'VA. 22701 2x/i Years to Ninth Grade Our Mission: To provide your child with a quality education in a Christian environment For more information about the St. Luke's experience please call 825-3890 or email dcockerill@stlukeslutheranschool.com

Board From Page A1 work on behalf of Headwaters. The utility work is expected to be completed by the end of July, and the installation of the kit and completion of the project should occur before the start of the school year. Ms. Crocker said that volunteers are being sought to help on the greenhouse kit installation. Ms. Crocker also reported on Headwaters activities. She said that planning has started for the Taste Of Rappahannock fund raiser on Sept. 14. and that work is underway on an international event as a second major fund raiser. She noted that the number of Starfish mentors had doubled to IS. and that the program had received a grant award from the United Way. She also reported that the Composite Index Study, funded by Headwaters with $3,000 County support, was underfunded by $500. and the Board agreed to provide that money. She said that preliminary results had been published, and that a final study report was expected next month. Superintendent’s report Superintendent Williams reported that the revenue maximization propram—a joint propram with social services requiring an onsite social worker in the school systemwill be implemented this year, arid she asked that the Board take action to apree that the social worker could come into school. After receiving an affirmative response to the question on supervision of the social worker by the building administrator. Mrs. Aileen Johnson moved to approve and, with a second by Rose Ann Sharp, the Board unanimously agreed to the request. Mrs. Williams said that a joint School Board-Board of Supervisors meeting should go forward, and that she was» working with County Administrator John McCarthy to set an agenda and to schedule the meeting. She expected that the meeting would take place between Aug. 1 and Aug. 27. 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Mrs. Williams noted that a preliminary report from Trigon estimated a health insurance increase of approximately seven percent, compared to an expected increase of 20 percent. In the final budget for 2002-2003. the various line items marked for health insurance (and annotated “Based on current enrollment and projected increase of 20ri") show a budgeted increase of some $146,463. If the Trigon increase holds at seven percent, a savings (and line items surplus) of some $70,000 should he realized. Other activities • The Board approved the hiring of RCHS math teacher Alan Comer, and Chairman Mills said that six positions remain unfilled. • Assistant Superintendent Jack Raines announced two donations: an anonymous donation for the purchase of chairs for school board members (they were purchased and in use), and the donation of $500 by Linda Tarrv of Headwaters to be used for the Rappahannock Educators Professional Growth Endowment Fund. • Superintendent Williams reported that the tentative allocation on the Titlp 1 Application is up $22,000 from last year. • Ron Makela commented that School Board meeting minutes are very brief and suggested that consideration be given to “more precise or indepth” minutes. School Board member Franklin Warner responded that “there are two ways to record activities: by transcript or by action.” He noted that the Board had chosen the latter method, and that it met all legal requirements. Round table From Page A3 Culpeper, Warren and Page Counties. The group has monthly meetings at the Old Sperryville Book Shop, on the third Tuesday of the month, from 7:30 to 9. In addition to hosting presentations, the group undertakes projects to preserve local history, plans to debut a Web site, and is working on a Civil War map of Rappahannock County. Upcoming speakers at the group will discuss the Battle of Front Royal, local campaigns in our area, and the Battle of Chancellorsville. The Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table is also sponsoring “Sperryville Civil War Days 2002,” a reenactment and historical interpretation of major Civil War events in Sperryville on Saturday, Sept. 21. and Sunday, Sept. 22. This event takes place along Main Street in Sperryville and features living history7 re-enactments (encampments, drills, demonstrations, weapons displays, and morel. Civil War music by period musicians, author talks and signings. a street fair, kids’ activities, memorabilia, and vendors. The following Saturday, on Sept. 28, the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table offers its annual Civil War bus tour, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s trip is to sites of Civil War history in Rappahannock and Warren Counties. The first half of the tour will focus on marches, encampments, and engagements in Rappahannock county including the skirmish at Battle Mountain, in which General George A. Custer attacked a major column of Lee’s retreating Confederate army as it approached Culpeper to regroup after its debacle at Gettysburg. Then the tour will cross Chester Gap and learn about Jackson’s stunning victory in the Battle of Front Royal in May 1862, the dragging deaths of five of Mosby’s men in reprisal for guerilla activities, and the secret work of spy Belle Boyd as it tours sites in Front Royal. Everyone is encouraged to attend all of these events in order to learn more about the rich legacy of Civil War history in our area. For more information contact Rob Sherwood at 9878596 or metta69@earthlink.net or Mary Hoffherr at 937-3859. Band From Page A2 to be done to our awardwinning band? An alternating block, embedded in the 4x4, would allow band every other day with an elective, or a split class (the best option for the band) that would allow band to be 50 minutes every day and an elective 50 minutes every day, throughout the entire year. Let’s pull together to make FISH DAY IT’S TIME FOR STOCKING Channel Catfish. Hybrid Blue Gill, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Redear, Fathead Minnows, and TRIPLOIO GRASS, CARP For Pond Weed Control! Delivery Will Be Tuesday, July 23 Southern State Co-op Winchester 3.-00-3:45 P.M. • 540-6624)375 Delivery Will Be Wednesday, July 24 Southern State Co-op Front-Royal 8HXMfc45 A.M. » 540-635-3118 Southern State Co-op Luray 9*5-10:30 A.M. • 540-743-6518 FISH WAGON 508 Oak Street Harrisburg, AR 72432 \To Place An Order Call 1-800-643-8439/ this happen. Other schools have done it, Rappahannock can too! RCHS Drum Line receives trophies The Rappahannock County High School Drum Line has had a very successful season. They marched in the Sperryville, Flint Hill and Amissville parades and received “Best Performing Drum Line” in all three! In Sperryville, Phil Thomas and Brian Lee played bass drums, and Brian Taylor and Josh McArthur played snare and quad drums. Banner holders were Jessica Estes and Ashley Williams. The Flint Hill parade consisted of Phil Thomas, Brain Lee and Jonathan Bankston on bass, Brian Taylor on snare and Josh McArthur on quads. Making his debut with the Drum Line was Ben Verrill who kept a watchful eye on all of the drummers making sdre of a quick recovery if a drumstick was dropped. Banner holders were Jessica Estes and Ashley Williams. In the Amissville parade, the two newest additions to the drum line had their debut. 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The drum line made a great appearance in all of these parades with many fine comments from the parade-watching crowd! Band camps Several Band members will be attending band camps in July. They will be learning leadership skills as well as honing their percussion and flag skills. For several years, the band has been sending students to camps at Ferrum Collage and JMU. The students have come back with tales of a great time and very intense hands-on learning experiences. Students attending the JMU band camp are Samantha Brown, Anthony Clindenst, Matt Swain, Brian Taylor, and Ben Verrill. The students attending camp at Ferrum College are Kayla Hill, Ashley Mills, Krystal Heflin and Mike Weise. Note of thanks The band would like to thank Curriculum Enrichment, Mr. and Mrs. Besecker, and Mr. and Mrs. Dickey for their donations. These contributions gave scholarship money, which enabled our drum majors, flag leaders and drumline to attend band camps at JMU and Ferrum College. 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The event will be attended by food media and other culinary influ encers. “We created the Bertolli Sous Chef Awards to celebrate the unsung heroes of the culinary world, to illustrate our belief that behind every great executive chef, there is a great Sous Chef,” said Paul Barrett, communications manager, Bertolli USA. ; “This year’s winners are among an elite groupi of chefs brimming with passion and dedication to what they do. We aim toi celebrate these exemplary Sous Chefs as representatives of their place in the culinary industry, for the contributions they make to the success of restaurants throughout the country.” The competition was open to Sous Chefs working in any restaurant in the U.S. Bertolli Olive Oil, founded in 1865 in the town of Lucca, Italy, expanded its business worldwide in the 1950s. Today, Bertolli is the world’s leading producer and marketer of olive oil in the United States and Italy. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 July 10, 2002 www.timescommunity.com In Brief Summer trail ride continues The Rappahannock Hunt is currently sponsoring a summer trail ride series. The ride on Saturday, July 13 will be held at Kiser Farm in Sperryville at 5 p.m. followed by a picnic. Please bring a covered dish. On Saturday, July 20 the ride will be held at Greenwood in Washington with a cookout following. Please bring a dish for the 5 p.m. event. The rides will be moderately paced with jumps optional. Cost is $15 per rider. For further information contact Janet O’Keefe, MFH at 547-2993 or Barton Hitchcock at 825-6859. Youth Alive to host “Sports Day” Youth Alive is having a •Sports Day” at the Willoughbys in Quail Ridge on Saturday, July 13 from 3 to 10 p.m. Baseball, volleyball, swimming, ultimate frisbee, etc. will all be available. Live outdoor music by the 24/7 Band will be provided. All youth are invited. There will be a $3 entry fee to cover food costs. Call 937-5210 or 937-4929 for directions. Reading Club program slated The Rappahannock Library’s Summer Reading Club will host “Hot Dogs and Cool Cats” on Saturday, July 13 beginning at 11 a.m. Children’s librarian Jenny Glenn invites youngsters to join the group for a howling good time of dog and cat tales and craftmaking. The summer programs will continue each Saturday through Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. with the exception of July ■ 27 when the program begins at 3 p.m. For more information call the Library at 675-3780. Ensuring safe food at area establishments The 2002 Summer Food Sanitation Certification course has been scheduled. Learn about the new Virginia food regulations that took effect in March 2002. The course and ServSafe Essentials textbook utilize the new 2001 Model Food Code from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This course will provide successful participants a certification from the National Restaurant Association that is widely recognized and shows demonstrated knowledge of food safety principles and practices. Virginia Cooperative Etension and the Virginia Department of Health are offering the 16 hour ServSafe Course and Exam. It will be held in Madison at the War Memorial Building, Second Floor, July 22 and 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The preregistered cost is $95 per person. The textbook and exam is included in the fee. io reyisier, uumaui me Rappahannock Extension Office, 675-3619, to register before the deadline of noon July 19. A late fee is charged after this time. This course will fulfill the Virginia food regulation requirement for the demonstration of knowledge of the person in charge while food establishments are open. The course is designed to educate owners, managers, and r* other food service personnel in proper food handling techniques and sanitation management. This course will help managers increase the level of sanitation in their facility, while decreasing their level of food borne disease. With successful completion of the course and passing the exam the National Restaurant Association will issue students a certificate. What’s fresh, ripe and local in July? By Meredith Gorfein Rappahannock News Writer Overall the growing season has been “decent” so far though a late ripening one. The mild winter followed by the late spring frosts hurt some growers and some varieties. Black raspberries and peaches were hit hard at Muskrat Haven. Frost got the plums at High Places Orchards and Moore’s Orchards, and the “maybe-once-in-every-five-years” apricots were in bloom at Moore’s Orchards at the time of the April frost, so no apricots again. The frost also got Goat Hill’s July tomatoes. But there are many local growers who have some fresh, “not anything like store-bought” fruit and vegetables available for sale. What follows is only a taste of what’s coming for July. High Places Orchards Ed Streapy’s operation is PYO with apples, peaches, nectarines and for the first time, raspberries — both the early variety in July and later in the fall. Sorry, no plums this year. The frost got them. Some of the apple varieties coming in mid-July are the Williajns (tart and sweet), Gala, Honeycrisp, and the Gingergold. The early white peaches will be ready for the picking soon. Starting in mid-July, High Places Orchards will be open six days a week from sun-up to sun down. On Sundays, the orchard opens after church. Mr. Streapy suggests it’s a good idea to call before coming. 6355537. The orchards are located on Winesap Lane in Huntly. Roy’s Farm Market Roy’s Farm Market is owned by Roy Alther. Right now Mr. Alther has fresh-picked green beans and both yellow and green squash available. He said the fruit is starting to ripen with the early apples coming in — the . Lodi first followed by Summer Rambo. The first of his plums comes in next week with one variety right behind the next through August. Fresh-picked blueberries are available now. The first two varieties of his summer peaches should be ripe next week: Hale Havens and the early yellow peach, the Free Reds. Roy’s Farm Market keeps more or less regular hours: 9 to 1:30 Monday through Friday; 9 to 6:30 on Saturday and Sunday. The market is in Sperryville off US 211, 987-8636 Muskrat Haven Farm Have to have some raspberries or blackberries? Try Muskrat Haven. Etta and Manfred Call will supply the containers, but you get to do the picking. The blueberries are almost picked out, but the raspberries are just starting and blackberries will probably be ripe in a week. Sweet com will perhaps be ready by the end of July. The farm stand on US 211 in Amissville is open seven days a week from 9 until 6 p.m., 937-5191. Williams Orchard Fresh-picked vegetables available now at Williams Orchard are green beans, both yellow and green squash, cucumbers, cabbage and beets. Mary Williams encourages a call in advance to place an order and then coming by later to pick up the produce. It’s better for the vegetables, the folks doing the picking and the eating later on. Most of the Williams apples and peaches come later in the season. The only apple ripening before August at the Williams Orchard is the early Rambo which is likely to be ready by late July. Mrs. Williams thought there might be a yellow freestone peach ready by the end of July. So far it’s been a “very nice season” though Mrs. Williams is crossing her fingers for rain. There’s been enough for the fruit and vegetables, but some good soaking rains are needed for the water table. Williams Orchards, located off 729 in Flint Hill, is open from 8 until 6 p.m. seven days a week, 675-3765. Goat Hill Organic Farm & Nursery John Burns has PYO currants and raspberries as well as fresh herbs (culinary and medicinal). He also grows flowers, edible flowers, and vegetable plants and all are available now. For the strawberry lovers, Goat Hill has strawberry plants in pots and they are bearing now. Mr. Burns’ early tomatoes were killed by the frost, but come August look for his “over 40 varieties — mostly heirlooms.” Located on Tiger Valley Road' (Route 626), Goat Hill Farm is open every day except Tuesdays from 9 until 6 p.m., 675-3982. Moore’s Orchards All three generations of Moores showed up at the shed on Fodderstack Road last Friday morning when I stopped in. Dorothy Moore was manning the shed, Louis Moore Sr. was just arriving from the peach orchard. With some combination of resignation and despair, Mr. Moore reported a 600-pound bear sitting up on his hiney pulling off the peaches from a limb he had just broken off. More than the lost peaches, that bear feasting meant the loss of another peach tree. Jonathan Moore arrived in from the wheat field and Louis Moore Jr. had just come in from Winchester with a part for one of the tractors. The “Apples” sign is hanging at the Moore’s farm, and right now they have some Lodi. According to Ms. Moore, the Lodi make great apple sauce and apple pie. Mr. Moore Sr. is guessing hell have yellow peaches in about a week (if the bear don’t get them allL Nectarines are just about ready. He was cradling a just picked nectarine in his hand and it became a gift for me. It would ripen up perfectly in aday or two, he said, as long as I didn’t put it in the fridge. He had sampled one (or two) up in the orchard and found them very tasty. Moore's Orchard is open daily, 675-3553. Jenkins Orchard According to Jerry Jenkins, the cherries are gone by now, his plums got frozen out, and he has no more Lodi apples, but he does have nectarines, and the “really flavorful” Red Havens peaches will probably be ready around July 10. He expects the Rambo, the Jersey Mac and the Paula Red (all apples) to also be ripe sometime in the second week of July. The pears and many more varieties of apples and peaches will ripen as the season heads into fall. All of the fruit is “fresh-picked” — no PYO. The green and white packing shed will open with the Red; Havens and hours vary but are basically seven days a week from 9 until 6 p.m. — until the season ends.. Located in Woodville on Yancey Road (Route 621), 987-8192. Waterpenny Farm (CSA) Rachel Bynum and Eric Plaksini grow and market their vegetables a little differently. The CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. \ Most all of their produce is grown for and sold to their “shareholders” — who pay in advance for 22 weeks of “fresh, ecologically grown vegetables.” They also sell a limited amount from the farm after 4 p.m. on Friday or Saturday. Currently Waterpenny Farm has squash, cucumbers, chard, basil, and flowers with tomatoes and eggplant coming in shortly Waterpenny Farm is on US 211 in Sperr>wille, 987-8567. This represents only some of the farms and orchards with locally grown produce available for sale. For more information on Rappahannock’s farms, orchards, nurseries, and wineries, look for the informative brochure sponsored by Rappahannock County, the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA), and the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) or visit www.Rappahannock.com. Hypnosis workshop to be held at Healing Arts Center July 19 We have all heard some interesting stories about hypnosis. fl In tact, the current Woody Allen movie Z, would have us believ- i ' ■ ing, again, that you can | jp be hypnotized to do ’ Wt anything from quacking ' * like a duck to robbing a bank “Not so”, says Elmdea Bean, a National Guild of Hypnotists Certified Hypnotherapist. “A hypnotherapist can only help you do what you want to do. If you don’t want to rob banks, a hypnotherapist can’t make you rob banks. It just isn’t possible. Another example of this is when people go to a Hypnotherapist to quit smoking. It’s success depends on how much the person really wants to quit and why. There are a lot of factors that influence the success of smoking cessation hypnotherapy.” Hypnosis is a, way to reach the subconscious mind. Ms. Bean feels that it is important to understand that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. “The hypnotherapist is a facilitator, helping each person learn how to reach their subconscious. It’s a matter of practice and willingness on the part of each person. Everyone can experience selfhypnosis. Whether we choose to or not is another matter entirely.” 1 IltJ UlUUlcll I11&tory of hypnosis began with Anton Mesmer L in the mid 1700’s. Although : his theories \ w e r e : wrong, he l is often L considered I the father ’ of modem . hypnosis. * Mesmer 7priest, observed Father a Jesuit Hell, per forming exorcisms. '' Father Hell would tap clients on their heads with an iron crucifix and uitvy appeal t;u tu ue lureu. Based on this and his own experiments, Mesmer developed the theory of “Animal Magnetism”. Benjamin Franklin was part of a commission that was appointed to investigate Mesmer’s claims. The commission concluded that Mesmer was a fr&ud and that “all cures are based on imagination.” Nevertheless, his name has given us the word “mesmerize”. Dr. Braid, a British physician, used eye Fixation on objects to induce hypnosis and gave his technique the name “hypnosis” from the Greek word for “sleep”. Dr. Esdaile, a physician practicing in India in the 1800’s, was the first to use hypnosis for anesthesia during surgery. French neurologists Charco and Bernheim were the next investigators of hypnosis. They established the Nancy School, which uses suggestion. Modern hypnotists use this method. Sigmund Freud studied under Charco and Bernheim and used hypnosis in his early practice. He later switched to free association. If you want to learn more about how and why hypnosis works, what it can be used for and what it feels like, Elmdea Bean will be giving a workshop called “Hypnosis - So What is it Anyway?” on Friday, July 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center, 11945 Lee Highway, Sperryville. The cost is $20 per person. Summertime treat On Friday, July 12 at 8 p.m., the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community will sponsor a concert by Rappahannock musician Tom Espinola and New Mexican musician Steve Smith, at the Theatre at Washington. Espinola and Smith will perform a wide range of original and traditionally-oriented instrumental and vocal music, reflecting their backgrounds in Bluegrass, Celtic, Jazz, Chamber and South American styles. Performed on mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, guitars, voice and percussion, their music takes the listener from chamber and old time mountain styles to the light and animated in the stroke of a pick. Don’t miss this great night of music. Tickets $12 with advance reservations, $15 at the door. For reservations, contact Sallie Morgan at smorgan@tidalwave.net or 987-8677. 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. f Box 409, Sperryville, Va. 22740. The proceeds from the cookbook will go to support the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.

■ - ■■■ ‘ ■ *■ , ■■ ■ ‘ -rrr •<*-? <-K , "V <■ ~ » ' x * i' "C" S •, ' , ,* *> - ■■ *'V 4.' Church A Activities m ; *■ . . _ ” v-L, 'A - ■' ■ V+--*v Revival at Gid Brown Bible Revival services will be held at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church July 21-26 with Evangelist Bobby Barnes of Monroe, N.C. at 7:30 each evening. There will be special singing each evening, a nursery will be provided and all are invited. 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 Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday SchoolH a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Hymn sing, July 13, 7:30 p.m. Anniversary to be observed The combine groups of Promise Land Baptist Church: Senior Choir, Men’s Chorus and the Young Adult Men’s Chorus will have their anniversary on Saturday, July 20 at 6 p.m. Their guest singing groups for this occasion will be the Gospel Travelers of Madison and the Gospel Descenders of Millwood. All are welcome. 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. 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. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Amissville 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. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, July 14 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. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Trey Hensley Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Choir practice 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. F. T. 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. Quarterly session planned The Wayland Blue Ridge Ushers’ Auxilia^, District #2 Ushers’ quarterly session will be held with the Promise Land Baptist Church Ushers’ Board on Saturday, July 27 at 3 p.m. Thornton s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Speaker: Rev. John Farrar Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Discover our solar system What beautiful nights we have in Sperrvville! The sky is alwrays chock-full of sights. We can sit out on our porches, gaze at the stars and moon, and let our minds wander out into the deep deep space that surrounds us. And the nice thing about this hobby of stargazing is that we don’t need a lot of fancy equipment to do it. Just a pair of eyes and an unobstructed porch view of our solar system is all that’s required. Of course, if you want to study our solar system a bit, a good pair of binoculars would help. Grab a pair and see what’s out there! What is the solar system? It is our Sun and everything that travels around it. Our solar system is always in motion. Planets and their moons, along with comets and asteroids, orbit the Sun that is in the center. Astronomers think the solar system is more than 4 billion years old! Nine planets have been discovered in our solar system. This picture shows the positions and orbital paths of each planet. The inner solar system contains Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. These four planets are closest to the Sun. The inner planets are made up mostly of rock. The outer solar system contains Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are large balls of gases with rings around them. Pluto is the farthest planet from the Sun. It is coated with ice. All nine planets travel around the Sun in a different orbit - thank goodness! (Here is a tip on how to recall the names of the planets. Make up a catchy phrase using the first letter of the planet name as the first letter Sperryville By LISA RAMEY 987-9109 of each word in your phrase. For example to recall the names of the inner planets that begin with M V E M, use a phrase like, “My violin echoes music.” And every time you say it you’ll remember Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.) The Sun is a star. The Sun is just like the stars we see in the sky at night. The Sun is also the only star we see during the daytime. The Asteroid Belt, where thousands of asteroids are found orbiting around the Sun, separates the inner and outer planets. Asteroids are chunks of rock and metal. Scientists think that they are loose material that never formed into planets. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. Mercury is named for the Roman messenger god because it quickly appears and disappears from the morning and evening skies. Although Venus is named after a goddess of beauty, the reality of this planet is anything but beautiful. Venus is a very unpleasant place, with winds that blow constantly at hundreds of miles per hour and extremely high temperatures. Earth. As the saying goes, there’s no place like home. Our planet is unique in the solar system, and not just because we live here. Did you know that Earth is only planet in the solar system that can have total eclipses of the Sun? Mars is known as the Red Planet. Mars is much smaller than Earth, but recent research shows that it once had flowing rivers. Mars also has a canyon that stretches over 2000 miles. The ruler of the night skies, Jupiter is by far the largest planet in our solar system. Jupiter is so large that over 1300 Earths would fit inside it! The Ringed Planet, Saturn is probably the most visually stunning planet of all. Saturn’s giant rings are actually made of thousands of small particles of dust and ice. Uranus has rings like Saturn, but they are very faint. The planet is also the only one in our solar system that lies on its side instead of standing straight up. Neptune looks like a big blue-green ball in the sky. Neptune has winds in its atmosphere which blow at over 2000 kilometers per hour! This planet has large, dark circles on its surface which astronomers believe to be storms. Pluto is the farthest known planet from the Sun. It has a very unusual orbit. Once every 248 Earth years, Pluto swings inside the orbit of Neptune. It stays there for twenty years. During those twenty years, Pluto is closer to the Sun than Neptune. As you can see, our Universe is a huge wide-open space that holds a little bit of everything. No one knows just how big the Universe is. Astronomers try to measure it all the time. They use an instrument called a spectro Special services at Fellowship Assembly The Lowrances will be ministering in music and word at Fellowship Assembly of God near Sperryville on Sunday, July 21, at the 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. services, and Monday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 24, at 7 each night. The Lowrances have performed in concerts over the years with The Happy Goodmans, The Florida Boys, The Sound Quartet, and others. They have appeared on television and been the featured artists on Gary McSpadden’s national radio program, “Music City Reunion”. As well as a minister of the Word, Johnny Lowrance composes most of the songs they sing. His songs have also been recorded by many major gospel artists. He co-wrote, “The Mender of Broken Wings” which was one of the top songs of 1984. Brenda Lowrance has been called upon to fill in for Vestal Goodman and has been featured with The Happy Goodmans in concert. Fellowship Assembly of God is located one-and-ahalf miles east of Sperryville, at the intersection of US 211 and Route 622 (Gid Brown Hollow Road). For more information, contact the Pastor Joel Cress at 987-8230. scope to tell whether an object is moving away from Earth or toward Earth. Based on the information gathered from this instrument, scientists have learned that the Universe is still growing outward in every direction. With this in mind, the next time you are outside enjoying the Sperryville Sky, think about just how small we are in the realm of things. One look upward will surely remind you to put your worries into perspective. And it will also remind you of just how lucky we are to have such a beautiful sight to behold each and every night. Our neighbor Ben “Cooter” Jones had a busy 4th of July as he started the day with the first 4th of July parade in the nation in Gatlinburg, Tenn. at 12:01 am. He and wife Alma also managed to attend the morning • Chesterfield, Va. parade on their way to the afternoon Culpeper parade. Whew! Several Sperryville residents visited the “gentle celebration” on the 4th at the Courthouse in Little Washington. Ice-cold lemonade and homemade chocolate chip cookies were enjoyed by the travelers. On Saturday, local children were treated to a fantastic storyteller at the Rappahannock Library. Linda Fang greeted a room full of anxious listeners and brought to life several stories of a Chinese Empress, Judge, and some magical animals. The children had a wonderful time, as they were encouraged to join in by wearing beautiful Chinese clothing as they acted out the storyteller’s tales. Have a wonderful week and please call me with your news. Support group meeting set j i A Multiple Sclerosis sup- ' port group meeting will be held July 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Fauquier Hospital in ; Warrenton. The speaker will be ! Rappahannock Attorney .; Frank Reynolds. He will speak ] on the topic of Social Security | Disability. ] For more information call | Karen at 937-3808 or Nancy at ! 347-0269. Thep group meets j the fourth Saturday of each ■ month rotating between ; Fauquier Hospital and ; Culpeper Regional. ; Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 7 to 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” . U. S, 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 "sr tow w>t Mat-coar-ie -Tia# iu£g, fut uJ ft1, ,Ti£ ,.. wmuferty jrati'S/ne i/eatn/ /' This proclamation was made by one of our great patriots, Patrick Henry. It was borne from the fiery determination and uncompromising religious and moral beliefs that transformed our forefathers’ dream of an independent nation into reality. This brave orator and others like him. not counting the personal cost, forged ahead and blazed the trail to the freedoms we enjov today. Today, we must maintain the determination that we, as Jiebrews ‘ 10:116 Monday 'jCTii'Sk' S: 1-2.2 Tuesday Genesis Wednesday Genesis 12:1-9 ‘Thursday iTenm 15:1-21 ffiiday ijenesis 17:1-14 Saturday ’Jertm 17:15-27 tht nation, will not compromise those beliefs on which our country was founded. Indeed, we must protect that precious legacy and make it our own. -Where can we find this strength today? Like our forefathers, we can find unequaled strength in our Creator. To maintain our freedoms, each of us must daily maintain our faith in God’s Word. As you worship each week, your strength will increase and your faith will set you free. Scnptures Selected by P» American Bible Society Copvngft 2002. Kftister WiHiams Nawspap** c„iBrvtu*s. P 0 Box 9005. CharlotUiSwilu? va 22906 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rjb Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt. 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888 • Culpeper Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

Boston residents entertain, travel Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and daughters, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary and Johnnie Bragg and daughter, Kellie and Joel Peregorv, Heidi and Kenny spent last week at Mr. Olivet Youth Camp. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier visited Marvin Burke in Culpeper Regional Hospital last Sunday afternoon. Congratulations to Miss Stacey Lynn Fincham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Fincham of Castleton, who became the bride of Michael Douglas Stringfellow on Saturday, May 18. Announcement from Furman’s University in Greenville, S.C. says that Miss Amanda Freitag of Stone House Mountain Road made the Dean’s list for the past semester. At the Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, 111. one of Boston’s young men, Air Force Major Daniel Nickerson is now in command of the 805th Computer Systems Squadron. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nickerson. We offer congratulations. The Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue entered their rescue vehicle and fire truck in the July 4th parade in Culpeper. Anyone in our area who would like to enroll in classes for Art in the Park classes of the Windmore Foundation should call the office here in GrifTinsburg at 547y2D2555. Classes are held in the Culpeper Fellowship Hall of the Methodist Church. ■ * IMW Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Auditions for the foundations children’s theater production of “Bugs Malone” will be held Friday, July 19. Call the office for more information. Belated birthday wishes go out to niece, Diane Frazier who observed her day on June 30. This is the last reminder to area students who graduated from Culpeper High School with the classes of 1972 and 1973 of their reunion which will be held at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper this Saturday, July 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Should information be needed call 825y2D9697 and speak with Janet Coppage. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Betty Meredith of Reva and all the family upon the loss of her father, Mr. Billy William Fincham, who passed away on Sunday June 30 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Happy birthday to our editor, Mrs. Barbara C. Wayland who adds another year on Saturday, July 13. Elder Nelson Pettit, a former pastor of Black 'Oak Regular Baptist Church will be honored Sunday afternoon at his church in New Market for his 45 years in the ministry and his former congregational members and friends are invited. We lift up in prayer the Wharton family upon the passing of Kinsey Wharton of Woodville, which occurred at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Leesburg on Saturday, June 29. Miss Ashley Corbin of Route 707, was a Friday caller of Miss Kelly Atkins on Acronbrook Lane, Sperrvville. The improvements on usage of fire hydrants were discovered in New Your City July 11, 1929 and also July 8th is remembered as the day the Liberty Bell was cracked. Wedding anniversary wishes are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Cubbage, who celebrate another year on Tuesday, July 13. We continue to covet your prayers for Miss Lucille Baylor, a resident of Culpeper Health Care and at 95 just returned from the Culpeper Hospital after having pneumonia. Also remember Mrs. Rosie Wharton, Mrs. Cindy Giles, Marvin Burke, Mrs. Janet Peregory and many more. Congratulations to Miss Erica Nicole Barnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Barnes of Reva and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Horn of Culpeper whose engagement to Wayne Garland Scott Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Scott has been announced. The wedding is being planned for Oct. 26, 2002. Best wishes in the future to Miss Julia Powers, who recently graduated from the College of William and Mary. The Wayland Blue Ridge Association of which Nazareth Baptist Church on Route 707 is a member, has lost one of their faithful servants. Rev. Gordon Henderson, who went to be with the Lord Friday June 28. He was the past moderator of the Association. All area residents who live on the Culpeper Country side of the line are reminded that Sheriff Lee Hart will be giving his quarterly report this evening, Wednesday at the Culpeper County Library starting at 7 p.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. This writer was a Friday overnight guest of niece. Miss Brenda Frazier in Culpeper. The Salem Ruritan Club held their annual fund raiser of the Car Show at the recently renovated Culpeper Railroad Depot on Thursday, July 4. On a yearly basis the organization gives scholarships to graduating seniors in Culpeper and Rappahannock schools, in nursing, music and general student scholarships and all scholarships are given to those students who plan to enter college. Pastor Dan Yowell and his congregation of F.T. Baptist Church on Route 707 invite the public to their Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Have a great week and continue to call me with your news. Amissville United Methodist Church welcomes Rev. Haynes as new pastor Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July! We went to the Potomac Cannons Baseball game and watched fireworks. The game was great and the fireworks display was awesome. I could have done without the traffic but it was great fun. Rev. John Haynes Sr. and his wife Robin have been installed as the new Pastor of the Amissville United Methodist Church. They have two grown sons, one of whom is a pastor as well. They were welcomed at the church with a reception following the Sunday service and they were introduced to the Amissville community in the Amissville fireman’s parade last week. Rev. Haynes can be reached at 9374397. The Amissville United Methodist Church will be having their Vacation Bible School, July 22 through July 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme this year is “God’s Creation”. Children from age three to 12 are invited to attend. There will be a petting zoo on July 24, donations of fruits and veggies for snack will be greatly appreciated. If you need more information call Missy Baldwin 937-3590, Hedy Paul 937-7370, or Janet Dunn 937-4222. Amissville Baptist Church Vacation Bible School is in full swing! Brandon Dawson has done a great job as director this year; it was a lot of hard work and effort. If you see him at Muskrat Haven Farm tell him good job! It was nice to see Helen Sylvester in church on Sunday, happy belated birthday to her. Get well wishes to Eric Hitt on his recovery from his surgery this week! Congratulations to all the winners for the queen and her court, our own Brandy Early and Bethany Baldwin, both of Amissville did fantastic. • The Amissville Ruritan Club handed out their scholarship to Jessica Nawrocki this year. Jessica is a graduate of Rappahannock High School, ' and the daughter of Rick and Sandy Nawrocki. Jessica will be attending Liberty College in the fall. She is a great student and athlete, her parents are very proud of all her accom• plishments. Happy birthday to the fol lowing people: Amber Rogers, Cathy-Lou Smith, Jerry Curtis, John Herbert, Bootie Smith, Katie Nelson, Allen Terwilliger, C.D. Baldwin, Scotty Andrews, Nate Guthrie, James Finney, Dustin Torrance, Caitlin Pennington, Lauren Murphy, Eleanor James, Vi Potter, Earl Russ, Helen Sylvester, Landra Grizzle, Linda Jones, David Mills, Glen Burke, Karen Williams, Lexie Williams, Michael Williams, Debbie Wiles, Julia Hendren, Amanda Hitt, Margaret Meyer, Margaret Marsh, Nancy Petty, Stanley Settle Jr., Juanita Settle, Mary Hitt, Lorraine Lawrence, and special birthday to Gary’s uncle, Elmer Hitt. 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RI^EPgoes to “Nature Camp”, Residents are invited to come and join RLEP members as they tour Lyt Wood's Nature Camp at Singing Creek, right here in Rappahannock on Sunday, July 21. Mr. Wood will tour the group about, highlighting the just completed Rappahannock Nature Camp program. He will explain and show the goings on of his camp, especially the observation of living plants and animals. His theme this year is "Habitat” and he will show the group forest, meadow, creek, and pond and how these habitats interact with the critters and vice versa. Call Bruce Jones, 675-3152 or e-mail bsjonz@aol.com for reservations and directions. RLEP meeting scheduled County Administrator John McCarthy will report on his testimony to the Bolling Commission and discuss the Virginia General Assembly’s pending legislation of sewage sludge at the next Rappahannock League Environmental Protection meeting on July 15. The meeting will be held at the Rappahannock Library beginning at 7:30 p.m. For information, call Bob Lander, RLEP President, at 987-8504. Former Aileen employees to meet Former Aileen employees will gather for their annual picnic on Saturday, July 20 beginning at noon at the Flint Hill carnival grounds. All former employees are encouraged to attend and bring a covered dish and a beverage to share. For additional information call Joyce Pullen at 987-8091. Soccer League registration set The Rappahannock Youth Soccer League fall registration is now in progress. Players from U-6 through U-18 may participate. U-6 players must be 5 years old by Sept. 8. Applications may be picked up at the kiosk in Washington and the Public Library now through Aug. 3. Fees are $35 for the first player and $20 for each additional family member. Some scholarships are available. New players must have a copy of their birth certificate. Please call Laura Dodd at 547-2968 or e-mail at laurajane _dodd@yahoo.com with questions. Again, last day to register will be Aug. 3, 2002. Register your youth soon! Brandy Station announces carnival Brandy Station Volunteer firemen will sponsor their annual carnival July 31 through Aug. 3 at Fleetwood Heights Road in Brandy Station. The carnival opens each evening at 7. The parade will be held Aug. 1 beginning at 6:30 p.m. A matinee will be held on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. with a special ride price. Activities at Dreamtime Dreamtime Center for Herbal Studies is offering the following upcoming activities' July 13-14, Field Botany for the Plant Enthusiast. Join j noted ethnobotanist, Susan Leopold, for two days of delving i into the world of plants, plant parts, plant evolution, plant fam- ! ilies and more. The group will dissect flowers, collect and \ press plant specimens and come to understand the basic ' characteristics of ten major medicinal plant families. Fee is '< $175 and includes class materials. Camping facilities avail- > able. ! July 27, Making Herbal Beer. Spend a delightful day ; learning all the how to’s of herbal beer brewing with Tara ; Welty from 9:30 a.m/ to 4:30 p.m. Sampling included. Fee is ; $60, brown bag lunch. ! Aug. 3, “Wonders of the Wetland* Dreamtime Garden ! Tour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See the spectacular show of ; natives planted around two ponds including brilliant lobelias, sultry swamp milkweeds, vivid vervains and more. Fee is $40, brown bag lunch. For registration or more information, contact Dreamtime at 675-1122, drmtime@shentel.net or visit www.dreamtimeherbschool.com. 1 In-orchard meeting set A in-orchard meeting will be held at Nauman's Orchard in Flint Hill on Wednesday, July 24. For additional information call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. Clinic will be open July 10 : 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 clinic will be open ; Wednesday, July 10 and not again until July 17. Normally the clinic would have observed hours on July 3, however, due to the holiday, it has moved forward one week. Patient registra- . tion is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Public ; Health Department Building. For information call 347-0394 Ragged Mountain activities set The following activities are scheduled through Ragged Mountain Resource Center. For more information call I 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. Blue mo n't series continues The Bluemont 2002 summer series will continue on Saturday, July 13 with DaVinci’s Notebook at the old Warren Green in downtown historic Warrenton. Requested admission i is $5 per person, $3 for Bluemont friends and seniors and $1 ' for children under six. In case of bad weather the event will be held at Taylor Middle School. For more information call ' 347-4414 or 1-800-820-1021. Culpeper Regional events set The following events are scheduled for the month of July ! through Culpeper Regional Hospital. ! Prepared Childbirth will be the program beginning July 11. | This six-week course held on consecutive Thursday evenings ; is taught by a certified childbirth instructor, and is encouraged for all parents-to-be. Infant CPR classes will be held on July . 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. This is not a certification course for professionals, but is important for those who care for babies. For ; information call Culpeper Regional Hospital Outreach at 8294190 to register.

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Early morning is the best time to water. Evening watering is less desirable because leaves that remain wet through the night are more susceptible to fungal diseases. Mulch plants to reduce water loss and improve yields. • Stop vine crops from taking over your garden or lawn by pinching off the fuzzy growing tips. This also directs the plant’s energy into ripening fruit rather than producing more vine. • Implement all the best cultural practices to reduce pest problems, but be prepared to spray as needed to control insects and diseases. Some pest control usually is necessary to insure the production of healthful, highquality vegetables. For additional information on these tips or other gardening advice call the Extension Office at 6753619. Flint Hill ladies gather The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary met at the; fire hall for their July meeting last Monday. Members present were Mary Blaisdell, Mary Frances Bywaters, Mary Curtis, Lucy Foster, Harriet Davis, Mary Latham, Lois Markee, Alice Pullen, Gaynelle Russell and Arland Welch. The Jenkins family reunion was held at the Rappahannock Park at Washington last Saturday. There were approximately 200 present for the event coming from New York, Alabama, West Virginia and Texas. Roger Rutherford’s band played for the occasion which was enjoyed by all. Elizabeth Welch is spending this week at Belle Meade Camp. Sue Sturgrill of North Carolina was a Thursday overnight guest of Mrs. Mary Curtis. Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Allison Lillard of Manassas was a visitor on Sunday of her grandmother, Mrs. Edna Lillard. Visiting on July 4 were Mark and Diane Graves and Katelyn of Summerduck, Edith Graves of Fredericksburg, Wayne Graves of Remington and Barbara Embrey of Marshall. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, July 14 at 11 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. John Farrar invites the public. Elizabeth Welch and her mom, Joanne Welch spent Saturday shopping and eating out in Winchester. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The public is cordially invited by the pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb. Our prayers continue with all those on the sick list. A gymkhama, a game of skill on horseback, will be held on Saturday, July 13 at Indian Run Farm off Route 522 in Huntly. The event is sponsored by the Old Rag Mountain Pony Club and there will be activities for the young and old. Anyone wishing to compete in the games or wanting additional information should call Sherry Hamill-Huff at 675-3848. Have a great week and give me a call With your news. Garden Club awards scholarships, earns state and national awards By Susan Jones Special to the Rappahannock News At the Rappahannock County Garden Club’s June luncheon/business meeting, club president Mary Revercomb announced the names of the three Rappahannock County High School seniors who received scholarships from the garden club. At the recent graduation ceremonies, Mrs. Revercomb and Mrs. Jane Batchelder presented Kelly Atkins with the Mary P. Marocchi Scholarship; Phillip Thomas received the club’s Francis J. Leonard Scholarship; Holly Long was the recipient of the Garden Club Scholarship. This month’s meeting was held at the Washington Baptist Church, and club members were treated to a delicious curried chicken salad luncheon prepared by the women of the church. Arrangements for the luncheon were made by Carolyn Thornton and Louise Bondelid; they presented simple table decorations of water lilies floating on lily pads. > Club committees made their annual reports to the membership, and President Revercomb announced that the club’s Nature Camp Scholarships were awarded to William Rechin and Joshua Makela. She also announced that the club had been presented two special awards at the state garden club meeting — one a state award, and the other a national commendation. Formal recognition of these awards will take place at the next meeting. Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Gills • 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

Obituaries Billy Fincham Born in county Billy William Fincham, 72, of Culpeper died on Sunday, June 30 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was bom on Sept. 23, 1929 in Rappahannock County. He was employed in landscaping. His parents were the late Hubert and Lillian Fincham. His wife was the late Annie Ruth Fincham. Survivors include three daughters, Betty Meredith of Reva, Carol Sue Fincham of Culpeper and Donna Beahm of Manassas; one son, Billy William Fincham Jr. of Madison; a sister, Margie Frazier of Front Royal; six grandchildren; one greatgrandchild and his companion, Ethel Jenkins of Culpeper. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by two brothers, Clyde Fincham and Hugh Fincham; one sister, Katherine Fincham and two half-brothers, J.B. Pullen and Willis Pullen. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, July 3 at Clore-English Funeral Home with the Rev. John Burke and Rev. Mark Hanna officiating. Burial was in Culpeper National Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Post 330 and VFW Post 2524 Honor Guard. Dora LeHew Homemaker Dora Marie LeHew, 80, of Front Royal died Saturday, June 30 at Warren Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, July 3 at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. Jimmy Burke. Burial was in Panorama Memorial Gardens. Mrs. LeHew was born Sept. 11, 1921 in Chester Gap, daughter of the late Daniel Harvey and Annis Elizabeth Willis Williams. She was a homemaker and the wife of the late Melvin Newton LeHew. Surviving are a son, William Franklin LeHew; two sisters, Edith Williams of Chester Gap and Efifie Foster of Culpeper; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. George Wince Farmer George Mortimer Wince, 79, of Delaplane died Sunday, June 30 at Newton D. Baker VA Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, July 3 at Royston Funeral Home in Marshall by Pastor William Clites. Burial was in the Wince family plot in Orlean. Mr. Wince was bom July 4, 1922 in Rappahannock County, son of the late Daniel Robert and Lucy Ada Rutherford Wince. He was a farmer and an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are two sisters, Mattie Rutherford of Delaplane and Lucy Surface of Broad Run and three brothers, Daniel Wince of Roanoke, Warren Wince of Pineypoint, Md. and Robert Wince of Flint Hill. Patsy Carpenter Born in county Patsy Smoot Carpenter, 86, of Boyce died Saturday, June 29 at her residence. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, July 3 at Enders & Shirley Funeral Home in Berryville by the Rev. Clinton Lawyer. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery in Berryville. Mrs. Carpenter was bom Aug. 10, 1915 in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late James Henry and Carrie Rutherford Smoot. She was a domestic worker and member of Boyce Baptist Church. She was the wife of the late Charles Luther Carpenter Jr. Surviving are a son, Peter Paul Riley of Boyce; one daughter, Irene R. Daily of Winchester; a sister, Carolyn Evins of Milan, 111.; one brother, Winfield Smoot of Stephens City; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Viewtown social notes Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Sympathy goes out to the Wharton family on the death of Kinsey Wharton. Also sympathy to the Settle family on the death of Warren Settle. Happy birthday and best wishes to those celebrating July birthdays: July 5, Joey Reid, Gladys Dodson, Robert Frazier, Harlen Coffee, Bottie Smith; July 8, Caroline Dodson; July 13, Sherry Corbin; July 18, Gerry Corbin Jr. and Christine Dodson on July 19. A small birthday party was given on July 8 for Mrs. Gladys Dodson. Attending were Barbara Settle of Amissville, Helen Edwards of Calverton and friends, Jennifer and Angel and Mrs. Joan Reid of Amissville, granddaughter, Sherry Corbin of Amissville, greatgranddaughter, April Reid and great-grandson, Gerry Corbin Jr. Barbara Settle visited Florine Smith and Anna Mae Bragg at Culpeper Health Care Center on Saturday. Viewtown residents are reminded that the Forest Grove Baptist Church has services each Sunday morning with Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by morning worship at 11. All are welcome. The Youth Alive group that normally meets in Viewtown will sponsor a “Sports Day” on Saturday, July 13 from 3 to 10 p.m. at the Willoughbys in Quail Ridge. Live music will be provided by the 24/7 Band. There will be baseball, volleyball, swimming, frisbee and lots of fun activities for children of all ages. There will be a $3 entry fee to cover cost of food. Call 937-5210 or 937-4929 for additional information or directions. Have a good week and give me a call with your birthday parties, summertime celebrations, social notes and other news of interest. by Randy Minter PALLIATIVE CARE In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the average person knew much more about death than Americans do today because it was common for people to breathe their last at home. Today, advances in technology have frequently moved a person’s final days to the hospital room, where a desperate battle is often waged to prolong life. Patients and doctors alike, however, are increasingly coming to understand that palliative care is an option for those who wish to end their lives quietly in familiar surroundings amongst those they love. This requires that physicians give patients with terminal illnesses the facts about their disease so that such end-of-life conversations can lead to appropriate decision making that is more emotionally and spiritually satisfying. Palliative care can offer peace of mind and relief to those who suffer from pain or illness. It can also ease the worry of family members who hate to see loved ones suffer. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we are here to be a support to you and your family as you face a challenging and overwhelming time. Call 3473431 (233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton) 24 hours a day. “O death, where is thy sting '/ O grave, where is thy victory?" ~ Bible: I Corinthians ,/ Group leaves for Slovakia Rev. and Mrs. Phil Bailey. Mrs. Lois Snead and Mrs. Debra Flinchum left Friday July 6 for Nesvady, Slovakia where they will be teaching English as a second language. The group will return on July 20. Please keep them in your prayers for going out into the world to do mission work for Christ. Rev. Lee Ellison, Associate Editor of the Religious Herald will fill the pulpit at the Washington Baptist Church on Sunday. July 14 for the 11 a.m. worship sendee. Mrs. D. C. Welling of Fairfax Station spent Wednesday with her mother. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and brother, Frank Moffett. Happy birthday to Mrs. Marie Brown of Woodville, who has a birthday on Thursday, July 11. Happy birthday to Richard Eastham in Front Royal, who has his day on Thursday, July 11. The Washington Baptist Church yard sale on Saturday June 29 proved to be quite successful in raising over $300 for the building fund. All dona Washington Bv RUTH CLARK 675-3608 tions were greatly appreciated. We are glad to report that Mrs. Addie Keyser is feeling better and has returned to her home after a stay in Leesburg Hospital. Saturday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud were Daniel Keyser of Sperryville and his daughter, Mrs. Debbie Smallwood of Winchester. Donald Keyser and Pat Evans of Alexandria were Sunday guests of Mrs. Addie Kevser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud. Best washes to Tim and Edie Falls of Woodville, who have a 14th wedding anniver sary on Tuesday, July 16. Happy birthday to Jessica Estes, who will celebrate her sweet 16th birthday on Sunday. July 14. Mrs. Marilyn Bailey was among those who attended the town picnic at Mt. Prospect on Saturdayevening. July 6. Mrs. Ellen Avlor of Madison is spending a few days with Mrs. Marilyn Bailey and on Sunday had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. John Norman and family. Happy birthday to BobbyBrown who will have his dayon Monday, July 15. On July 4 Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family of Leesburg were guests of his mother, Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and Frank Moffett. They all had lunch at the Country Cafe. Fourth of July dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas, Mrs. Brenda McDonald of Havmarket, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls and Samantha and Robert of Woodville. Kenny Miller of Stafford, Sarah Brown. Amanda Brown. Malik Brown. Bobbie Jo Brown, Denise Pretock and Richard Simmons. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton were Saturday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. On Saturday evening. July 6 Kenny Miller of Stafford, Sarah Brown and Malik and Bobbie Jo Brown were guests for a cookout and fireworks with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Miller at Lake of the Woods in Locust Grove. The Culpeper. Madison and Rappahannock Farm Show on Route 29 out of Culpeper is going on this week July 9-14. Plan to join the events and have a great time with your family and friends. Residents and employees of the Town of Washington enjoyed a Fourth of July celebration at the home of Mayor and Mrs. Stew Willis on Saturday evening, July 6. The weather was so perfect for an outdoor gathering and those attending reported having a fantastic time. Have a safe week. Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd . Culpeper CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. 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Our offices are conveniently located at* Loudoun Times-Mirror 9 East Miarfcat St., Leesburg, Virginia i Fairfax County Office 1760 Reston Parkways Suite 411 Rest on, Virginia Fauquier Times-Democrat ' 39 Culpeper St., Warrant on, Virginia Clarke Times-Courier 16 West Main St., Berryville, Virginia ■ F>rince William Times •416 Okie Town Court, Virginia I Rappahannock News ||j ftapoahwmocfc Ntws BkS^ Washington, Virginia Mail Times Community Newspapers ! Classified Department, P.O. Box 359, Leesburg, VA 20176-3013 id Deadlines Emp|pyment|Cl^sified •■tfsifflosr. v| General .Classified p.m. & Farm Directory p.m. Monday advertising herein is subject to Vie Housing Act, which makes it Segai to advertise limitation or discrimination based on religion, sax, handicap, familial status or to make any such references, the Commonwealth of Virginia based on elderliness. m Rentals Mouses V_/ 3BR, 1.5 BA. 2 car detached garage. 2.5 acres, avail. 8/1. Good rets. only. 6 mi. S of Warrenton. $1300/mo. 540-351-0301 aft 6pm. COUNTRY SETTING: iVi miles from Purcellville. 3 BR. 1 'h BA, no pets. $1500/mo. + util. & dep. Call 540-454-2272. FLINT HILL, VA. sm 2 story. 2BR, LR, Kit, DR, 1BA, W/D. Lg. deck & yd. Sm pets ok. $700/mo. Refs & dep req. 540-675-3508 HOUSE & BARN Near The Plains & Great Meadows 3BR, 1.5 BA, Country kitchen, all appl., heat pump/ac. Barn w/ hayloft, heated tack room, 'h bath, feed room. Max 3 horses. Avail July. $2000/month. Minimum 1 year lease. Call Kathy Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-4144 WASHINGTON, VA. fantastic mtn. views 3 BR, 2 BA, CAC/ Heat, W/D, wood firs, Fpl & wood stove. $1495 firm. 540-987-8432. WATERFORD AREA: 3 BR, 2 BA house w/ bsmnt. on quiet road in country. $1300 1 stall avail. 540-882-3231. -_n SikarM 00 Housing v : " J CENTREVILLE: Room for rent in 3 level luxury townhouse. Very nice, quiet neighborhood. Convenient to 66, Metro park-n-ride, shopping. George Mason Univ. Call (703) 449-1460 STERLING- HOUSE to share in Sugarland, smaller sz. rm., pvt. BA, N/S hshld, $300/mo + 1/3 utils, $400 dpst. 703-450-5658 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY!. 540-347-4222 or FAX 349-867b 180 Commercial Rentals FLINT HILL, VA, Rappahannock Co., Warehouse/shop space. Ig space 52' X 96'. 540675-3508 RETAIL/OFFICE space for rent, Flint Hill, VA, Rappahannock Co. ,3 rooms. 16.5 X 12.5’, 14 X 12.5', 35.5 X 12.5’, French doors, carpeted, awing, lots of parking, 540-675-3508 ajio Commercial' * #al#« Buildings for Lease: Warehouse: e 6.000.6,600 or 9,987 s» Office: e 600,1700, 3,600sf Office Warehouses 72701 si Buildings for Sale: • 7,739 sf 1 -story, 2 ac, $385,000 e 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 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 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 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 BROYHILL BR Set- F/Q Hi-rise, 4 poster, trip drsr, nite tbl, tilt-mirror, steps. Pd. $6500, sell @$2,150,540-937-3407 DINING SET: Cherry, Q. Anne, dbl. pedestal tble., 8 chrs., sideboard, 2 pc. China cabinet, $2,995. 703-750-9215. 232 !»" Oarage/ Yard Sale ST. LUKE'S new & used bargains, furniture, tools, W/D, kitchenware, collectibles. 400 Church Street, Remington. July 13, 2002. 8am to 1pm TO BENEFIT GLORY to God Concert 2002, July 13, 8-2, 14 Weaver Rd, Amissville, off of Rt. 211. YARD SALE: 7/13 & 7/14, 7-11. Something for everyone! Great Prices! Fodderstack Rd., Follow signs. 540675-3090. HAY: CLOVER MIXED round bales for sale. $15 per bale in field. Call ffter 5 pm: 540554-8294. MORGAN TRAIL HORSE 14.2 hand, nc bottom, needs intermediate rider, sweet disposition, good grounc manners, sorrel, aged $2500. 540-937-3758 248 Lawn * Garden TREE SERVICE, landscaping, & yard cleanup. 540-987-8843 after 5pm 254 Buikflng Materials HAND HEWN LOGS, beams, flooring, doors, hardware. Buy/ Sell Architectural Ok) House Parts 540-631-8906. For Sal* V----I_J BOOTS: WESTERN & work boots from Justin, Double-H, Nocona, Texas, Dan Post, Sage, Abilene, Dingo. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540-4391395 GOLF CLUBS, PING irons, 2-PW, SW, LW; U44. Grtite, R-Flex; $400, 540-341-0277 Ive msg. WESTERN WEAR: Head-to-toe for entire family. Bailey, Resistol, Stetson, Wrangler, Rockies, RoughRider. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540439-1395 WRANGLER JEANS, 13MWZ, 0936 DEN. Popular sizes in stock. Special orders invited. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton. 540-4391395 (---v 273 fm* V—■ - . \ j JACK RUSSELL TERRIER pups, nat’l champ parents on premise, regist.JRTCA. 540-8792373. No Sunday calls f > 294 Giveaways v -J FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul, 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, VA. 540439-2607 FREE TO APPROVED FARM home only. Male, black lab, needs lots of attention & exercise, sleeps inside. NOT GOOD W/ CHILDREN. 540-341-4143 FREE TO GOOD home, Blue Tick Hound, Male, friendly, good dog, 540439-9377 FREE TO GOOD home, male senior lamb, loveable pet, Centreville area. 540-439-3788 KITTENS FEMALE, gray w/black stripes, call after the 12th. Outside & house trained. 540-6752255 Pets Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill, Kt. 63^, East of Amissville Daily 8:00 a m. 12:00 Noon, except closed Wed & Sun. These wonderful dogs need a cood home! Bowie Sherlock & Holmes I "Bowie" is a cute, playful, fun loving 4-5 yr. old neutered bassett hound mix (with one blue eye!). "Sherlock" and "Holmes" are friendly, energetic, happy, young neutered beagles. Come see them! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice mail) r ----> 294 QhfMwayt PUPPIES! 2 beagle purebred males. 12 wks. old. 1 Scottish Terr, male, 14 wks. oid. 1 Wire Fox Terr, female, 5 mo. old. Adoption Fee. 540-668-6487. 350 Businas* EARLYS CARPET, INC. The one-stop shop tor complete Home Decorating Service FVxir Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper Slip Gwen. & l phokarry Residential A Commerical Rt. 211 Amtavfllr. VA 937-5500 itoMiy i 4IWll*rU^M ■ ■<. NEED MONEY??? Loans from $100 to $500 Online www.callusforcash.com. 1-866-819-8162 Loans by County Bank, Rehoboth Beach, DE Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender STOP FORECLOSURE!! Behind on your mortgage? Don't File Bankruptcy We can help you save your home. Guaranteed Service. 800-915-9704 Ext. 225 “U.S. Mortgage Assistance* 375 v_ Horn* NeaHhcara --- HEALTH BENEFITS $74/mo Family coverage Bob Burger 540-547-9164 800-509-8955 4eo *** ucwnvi x.. ? ABC LICENSE James Perry Donehey and Debbie Price Donehey trading as Griffin Tavern, 659 Zachary Taylor Hwv., Flint Hill, Rappahannock, Virginia 22627-0730 is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine and Beer On and Off and Mixed Beverage On license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Debbie P. Donehey Owner 7-10, 7-17-02 440971 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Legal Notices -—.. V BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 5, 2002 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE #02-06-01 Sunnyside Farms, LLC, owners of 61.2524 acres in Hampton District (Tax Map 20, Parcel 11A, zoned ‘A’-Agricultural) desire a Special Exception permit to operate an educational facility and conference center. Uses allowed under Section 170-36B and 170-36D of the Rappahannock County Code. Additional standards in Sections 170-63B and C and 170-65N. Application is a modification of a previously tabled request and includes no overnight accommodations or public dining facilities. 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 Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at 7:30 PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The abovenamed applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 7-03, 7-10, 7-17-02 #439798 CADILLAC ‘00 DEVILLE DHS Only 23k mis. dk green, loaded! On Sale! $29,215 Country Chevrolet 800-852-5793. HONDA, '00 CR-V EX. 40k mis, AT, CD, Loaded! 1 owner trade. On Sale $15,987 Country Chevrolet 800852-5793. MERCURY COUGAR 1992, 3.8L, 72K mis, clean In & out, full power, keyless entry, needs nothing. $3900 540-347-3862 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, incls 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! $15,977. Country Chevrolet 800852-5793. TOYOTA Camry LE '97 only 44K mis, 4 cly, AT, loaded, very clean moon roof. $10,897 Country Chevrolet 800852-5793. TOYOTA CELICA GT 00 only 24K mis, white, 4 cly, AT, moon roof. Sale! $15,755 Country Chevrolet 800-8525793. JEEP, CHEROKEE “01 Only 21K mis, 6 cyl, AT, loaded. Gorgeous. Safe $17,453 Country Chevrolet 800-852-5793, JEEP ’97 WRANGLER SE. Only 57K miles, A cyl, 5 spd, soft top. Gorgeous! Sal§! $10,793. Country Chevrolet, 800-852-5793. . HONDA SHADOW 1100CC, $1800. 540439-9862 Sport Utility,] Vehicle CHEVY ’00 TAHOE L6 Only 23k mis, 4x4, 3rd seat, loaded, On Sale! $28,975 Country Chevrolet 800-852-5793. CHEVY ’00 TAHOE Z71 Only 34k mis, V6 Ithr, 'loaded, On Sale! $26,783 Country Chevrolet 800-852-5793. Bids & Proposals > . Invitation for Bids: The Town of Sperryville Gateway Improvements Project The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids from general contractors for “The Town of Sperryville Gateway Improvements Project." The work includes the provision of all supervision, labor, materials and bonds for the construction of the various elements of the project, including a per destrian bridge, sidewalk and pavement improvements, landscaping and seeding, and other miscellaneous site improvements. . >. All bids must be received at the County Administrator's Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Fnday, July 26, 2002, by 3:00 PM., at whiqh time they will be opened and publicly read. • A Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted Ip Sperryville at the on-site location of the planned pedestrian bridge on Monday, July 15, 2002 at 10:00 am. ' Bid documents will be available on or after Monday, May 20, 2002 at the County Administrators Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington, Vitginia, 22747 or at the office of The Cox Corwpany, 220 East High Street, CharlottesvillA, Virginia, 22902. A non-refundable $30.dO printing fee will be charged for each set of bid documents. Checks shall be made payable (b “Treasurer, Rappahannock County.’’ ' The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set fortp in the Virginia Public Procurement Adt shall apply. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities. No bidder may withdraw ifc bid after the time set for the bid opening for % period of ninety days from the bid opening. * BY ORDER OF: ' John W. McCarthy ' 7-03,7-10-02 #439829

665 Sport Utility Vohiclo FORD '00 Explorer XLS. Only 25k mis, white, V6. AT. loaded V owner! On Sale! $16,985. Country Chevrolet 800-852-5793 FORD WINDSTAR ‘98: great cond .fully loaded. 12 CD changer, rear '■AC, dual air bags. 71 K Itx.,$8.995.703-737-7647 /- .V- ' ■' --v Fuff Time » 3 Employment ----/ AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SERVICE TECH Exp. HVAC Service Techs needed. All local work. Top pay & benefits package for the right qualified mechanic. Only Experienced Need AffPN. 540-347-0765 APPLETON CAMPBELL EOE AUTO ★ MECHANIC ★TOW TRUCK DRIVER Experienced Good pay! 540-347-9687 BACKHOE OPERATOR Full-time operator. Drain field experience necessary. Pay based on experience. Must have own transportation. 540-379-2357 CARPENTER/ INTERIOR TRIM Must have phone & transportation. Tools provided. Pay based on experience. Work in Warrenton. 540-972-3404 CARPENTERS • Are you a stellar . performer? • Do you want to team with a company recognized with over 25 regional and national awards in residential remodeling? . • Do you want the • very vest in pay & benefits including vehicle/ gas allowance, if you can run jobs over $100K? Then call us at 703-641-5866 or fax 703-698-8409 CARPENTERS Local builder seeks lead carpenter. Top pay commensurate with experience. Please call 540-675-2104 (before 9 PM) Electricians Apprentices Helpers All “buir aside - we are the best, & we want you on our TEAM We offer all ■the “bells & whistles" when it comes to benefits. Do yourself a favor & call us today! Our pay runs from $9.00 to $20.00hr - based on experience. Must have tools & transportation to shop. SUNDANCE ELEC. CONTRS., INC. 540-349-8200 EXT 12 g/|g Full Tim* Employment FARM HELP F-Xf'erviucj per>oii ter 'in.ill TB farm. >AI FS PR FT. M.ivs \caHings All him duties. Some f.mn maintenance. > 11'..]11ire.]. Please call: 540-364-2387 FINANCE ASSISTANT F & l manager of large RV dealership seeks assistant with potential for a future F & I position. Mifst be detail oriented. 5 day work week. Sat. are a must. Fax resume to: 540-364-1159 GOVERNMENT POSTAL JOBS $18.35/hr. Wildlife Jobs S21.60/hr. Paid Training, Full Benefits. No Experience necessary. Application and exam information. Toll free 1-888-778-4266 ext. 151 GRAPHICS COORDINATOR Seeking responsible individual for a full tome permanent position with our company in Front Royal, VA. Must have experience with Quark, CorelDraw, Front Page and working knowledge of Postal requirements. Benefits include medical, retirement and paid child care. Please call for interview: 540-636-1020 HOUSEKEEPER and/or BOOKKEEPER needed immd. Foster Harris House B &B. 540-675-3757 LPN or RN CHARGE NURSE Immediate opening 3-11 shift • Supervisory exp. preferred • Ability to effectively supervise others • Good communication skills a must • We are a supportive and caring environment Contact Ann Timmons Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community 540-825-2411 ORCHARD GIFT SHOP/ BAKERY ASSISTANT Hard worker, pleasant & personable, fun place to work!! 540-364-3040 e-mail eatmoreapples@ aolcom Plumber F/T plumber, exp , valid VA Driver's lie. Wages negotiable. 540-987-9463 (Days) 540-675-3249 (Evenings) 545 Fu" T m* Employment V_1_/ PUMP INSTALLER/ TECHNICIAN An excellent opportunity for an experienced career minded go getter! Looking for someone to run Pump Business. Excellent pay. great benefits including health ins. vacation. sick pay, paid holidays & 401K. Call Leazer Brothers Drilling & Pump Company 540-439-3211 RN/LPN Cardiac experience preferred. Be part of a great patient care team. Fax resume to: Prince William Cardiology Assoc. 703-369-7473 SOCIAL WORKER Join the team that cares! Hospice of the Rapidan seeks a hospice medical social worker BSW or BA in psychology, sociology, or social work and 2-3 years experience required. Position requires home visits and local travel; part-time position available immediately, possibility of full-time. Must be flexible, organized, independent worker who can function in an interdisciplinary group. Competitive pay, excellent work environment and benefits. Call Hospice of the Rapidan, 540-825-4840, 8:30 am.-4:30 pm, weekdays. $3,200 WEEKLY! Mailing 800 brochures! Guaranteed! Free supplies/postage! Mail LSASE: Celebrity Mailers, 16625 Redmond Way #M233-C-6, Redmond, WA 98052. www.celebritymailers.com $$$$$WEEKLYI Stay-at-home. Processing HUD/FHA Mortgage Refunds. No Exp. Req. FREE Information Call 1-800-449-4625 ext. 7507 Healthcare ^Employment % NURSING RNs, LPNs, CNAs WANTED! Up to $500 Sign-On Bonus! Up to $38/hour to start. Same day pay. Frontier Nursing, LC. 1-877-634-6406 tol free 560 Part Time' - CnifflOy IIMifn Mail US MAIL CONTRACTOR seeks relief carrier Tor box delivery route. Markham to Flint Hill to Markham, $5000 per annum for 50 days. Must be reliable, responsible with excellent driving record & )ass USPS screening Eli! SPECIAL EVENT ASSISTANTS needed lor busy seasonal wedding and event facility in Fauquier County. Must Ik* dcjx'iidable, neat & ix>lite. Event set-up, car parking. grounds upkeep. Weekend work, hours, some weekdays. Black Horse Inn at 540-349-4020 to schedule an interview COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR Position #: 31408, 31409, 31413 Starting Salary Range: $22,325 to $26,790 Culpeper County has openings for full-time communications Operators to work in the Joint E911 Dispatch Center. Under general supervision, the positions dispatch assignments to law enforcement and fire/rescue units using computer aided dispatch systems, radios and telephones. The positions will be assigned to twelve-hour shifts and may rotate on a monthly basis between day and night shifts. Successful applicants will be at least 18 years of age, high school graduates or holders of GED certificate, be available to work varied hours and shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays, and able to type at least 25 words per minute. Selected candidates must pass drug screens and comprehensive background investigation. Selected candidates must also be able to attend a training class in Fredericksburg for two weeks. Fluency in spoken and written English is required: bilingual ability in English and Spanish is considered a very major asset. While position remains open until filled, please send resume along with completed County application by the close of business on Friday, July 19, 2002: County of Culpeper Human Resources Department / 302 North Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701 Fax: 540-727-3460 E-mail: staylor@co.culpeper.va.us EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace CULPEPER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Children’s Associate Part-time Position #: 73166 Starting Minimum Salary: $11.71 per hour This part-time position works at the children’s desk and conducts storytimes for children ages 2-3, 3-5 or older. Primary responsibility will be children’s storytimes, but must be flexible and able to adapt and grow with the position and the responsibility. Children s storytimes include books, fingerplays, crafts and other participatory activities. Position may require one evening per week, evgry other Saturday and will average approximately 10 hours per week. Must have experience working with children and the public. This position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher. Preference will be given to those applicants with a combination of experience and education in children’s services. Position is open until filled, but it is requested that completed County applications must be submitted along with resume and a listing of three professional references by the close of business on Friday, July 19, 2002: County of Culpeper Human Resources Department 302 North Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701 Fax: 540-727-3460 E-mail: staylor@co.culpeper.va.us EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace J APARTMENT UV1NG RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR MH #2-60-04 - 2 FT positions to work evenings and weekends. One located in Culpeper and one in Fauquier providing support to adults with MH. MUST BE FLEXIBLE. BS degree or equiv. exp. req. $25,199.oo per/yr. COOK #2-66-03 On call for meals preparation in commercial kitchen in Culpeper. Weekend hour included. $7.56 p/hr RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS/SUPPORTED LIVING #2-57-03 2 full-time positions in Orange. Provide assistance, supervision to Mfl/MH consumers. Program. Experience w/ MH/MR populations helpful. Associates degree or equiv. exp. required. $22, 856.00 p/yr. TRANSIT OPERATOR #2-67-03 On call positions available to transport consumers & deliver meals Good driving record. $7.56 p/hr NUTRITION & VOLUNTEER SERVICES COORDINATOR FT in Culpeper providing supervision and administrative oversight to the 5 counties for nutrition, senior volunteer and older workers programs. Publish newsletter, arrange volunteer publicity, recruitment, and public speaking. Coordinate fund raisers, and will be the United Way contact. Successful applicant should have experience working in and coordinating volunteer activities. Fund raising background and ability to manage a wide range of activities. Flexible work hours needed. Must have excellent presentation skills, verbal and written. Individual will supervise volunteers and paid staff. High school diploma and two years related work or volunteer exp. preferred $26,459.00 p/yr RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIDAN JMIlik COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Please apply with RRCSB application by 8:30 am, Monday, July 22, 2002, to Human Resources, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100. TDD: 540-825-7391 EEO/AA Is* ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Smith-Midland Corp. is seeking an Administrative assistant to the CKO. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience working directly with a CEO. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office is required. Duties include transcribing correspondence, tak ing meeting minutes, proofing. sujiervising other office personnel and other duties such as planning meetings, corporate functions and company events, making travel arrangements and directing inquires from stockholders. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical/dental insurance. 401K plan and educational reimbursement. Qualified applicants may send resumes including salary history to: Human Resources DeptSmith-Midland Corp. P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax:540-439-1232 E-mail: wtaylor@smithmidland.com rsmith@smithmidland.com _ KOE M/F/D/V CULPEPER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Circulation Assistant Part-time Position #: 73162 Starting Pay Rate: $9.81 per hour This part-time position performs duties located at the circulation desk of the Culpeper County Public Library. Duties include, bur are not limited to. checking library materials in and out. collecting overdue fines, updating patron accounts, accepting hola requests and providing general assistance to library patrons. Must be familiar with computers, but the library will train on its own in-house system. Must have previous experience working with the public. Must have the ability to stand for hours and work with all ages. Hours may vary from week to week, but will include a basic schedule of 15 regular hours including one or more evenings, may also require Sunday and other hours as needed, so flexibility is a must. Position requires high school graduation or equivalent, supplemented by some experience working with the public. Position is open until filled, but it is requested that completed County applications be submitted along with resume and a listing of three professional references by the close of business on Friday, July 19, 2002: County of Culpeper Human Resources Department 302 North Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701 Fax: 540-727-3460 E-mail: staylor @co.culpeper.va.us EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace ARCHITECT Versaci Neumann & Partners, an acclaimed residential firm specializing in traditional design. is seeking an individual with 5+ years experience for the position of project architect to work in our Middleburg, VA office. Must possess strong design, detailing S organizational skills. Knowledge of wood frame construction & AutoCAD essential. Presentational skills are a plus. Very nice projects produced in a very nice country office atmosphere Send facsimile of your resume to Mark at 540-687-3930 or email to mark@versacineMmann.coin RLSTAL RAN] Sunnyside Farm Market is seeking a driven enthusiast for a quality culinary experience. Hands on preparation of lunch, dinner, plus group events. Work with the finest & freshest organic foods. Ideal for persons looking toward a professional culinary career. Resume required. Please fax to 540-675-2346 or mail to: P.O. box 478 Washington, VA 22747 e-mail to: TLWaldo@aol.com EOE NOW HIRING! Retail Customer Service/ Warehouse "WP*® person ~ needed immediatel Immediate opening for dependable individual seeking opportunity with established growing agribusiness retail operation. Excellent customer sen/ice skills and computer experience required. Must be able to consistently lift 50 lbs. Agricultural background helpful We offer a complete benefit package including pension, 401K, health, and life insurance and vacation & sick leave. Apply in person to: REMINGTON FARMERS’ CO-OP Main Street, Remington, VA The Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office mm accepting application* for the (••llowim: |»o*ition* of Jailer $23,329 & up baaed on experience Application* may In* obtained in |>er»on from tin.* Sheriff** Office Monday through Frida\ from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Application* mu*t Ik* completed ^ returned to the Sheriff** Office prior to July 10.2002. Kap|Mi!iaimo<*k (bounty Sheriff"** Office P.O. Bov 487 \\adiiutft»n. VA 22747 (5 40) 675-5300 An Ktpial Opportunity Employer As a longtime advocate for a more livable community, I can appreciate the role of a local newspaper in building „ , a strong community fabric. 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The Healthy Garden * % Summer school By Donna LaPre Special to the Rappahannock News Ah, summer! As consistently warm weather seems to have taken its foothold, and with all the wonderful rain this season, I imagine your gardens are now overflowing with seems lold, A / product* iiiiu ilowers, m^ikiiing time off for a break. That is. if you’ve done your homework, diligently planned, planted, weeded and mulched in spring. This is a good time to take mental and actual notes on your successes and otherwise. It’s also a good time to learn some new things or to start imagining next year’s garden, now. while you can see the naked truth in front of you. Instead of toiling in the hot sun, why not entertain yourself with a glass of iced mint tea and few good garden reads? If you’re behind on all your work, consider reading one or two books anyway so that next year you can apply your new skills and sit down with the rest of usl All-round ecological concepts, methods These books are pivotal, in terms of considering the garden environment way beyond plants and fertilizer, they look at the whole picture, key to creating and sustaining ecological health. • Seeds of Change, the organic seed company published: Gardening for the Future of the Earth/ Howard Yana Shapiro and John Harrisson. This book profiles visionary, master organic “gardeners” such as John Jeavons, Masanobu Fukuoka, Wes Jackson, Bill Mollison, Carol Deppe and Alan Kapuler, all who've developed patternbased practices based upon their personal observations. , They are perfect examples of people who possess biological literacy. Reading this book will give you a good introduction to rolyculture, rermaculture, intensive gardening, genetics and a little history on food politics and land use. • Gaia’s Garden — A Guide To Home — ScalePermacuIture/Toby Hemenwav, is an inspiring, easy to grasp translation of Permaculture. the agricultural and gardening school of thought developed hy the Australian Bill Mollison. While Mollison’s books are classic, I prefer Hemenway’s interpretations and information as it applies to our northern temperate climate, whereas Mollison’s examples are the features and species of his native tropical region. In depth information on following nature’s designs and systems to create multi-use gardens and landscapes. • Perelandra Garden Workbook I & II: Co-Creative Energy processes for Gardening, Agriculture and Life/ Machaelle Small-Wright. If you’ve ever heard about the extraordinary garden in Findhorn, Scotland, where the gardeners communicated with nature and created a mini-paradise on a sandy plot,'well, there’s a woman in nearby Jeffersonton who took the concept of co-operating with nature ever) further. She’s written hooks on her experiences and offers information on how you, too, can communicate with the source of all gardens. Check it out. Vegetable gardening Let’s start with the sipiple: • Rodale’s Successful Organic Garden Series: Vegetables, offers advice on garden planning, soil preparation and plant cultivation. Full color photos accompany the plant profiles, which include a range of common and not common vegetables. Good, basic information for quick reference and to learn without becoming overloaded with information. • A more complex text, Straight Ahead Organic/ Shepherd Ogden, gives quite thorough information on siting, soils, tools, cover crops and seed, as well as cultivation and plant profiles. Written by the founder of Cook’s Garden seed company, this book is written by someone with years of market garden experience. Practical, in-depth information on the fundamentals of good gardening. • For delightful gardenwriting genre reading, Living Seasonally, The Kitchen Garden and Table pt North Hill/ Joe Eck and Wayne Winterrowd, chronicles the seasonal progression of a subsistence garden. These two Vermont gentlemen raise their own livestock for the table and discourse about their crops, garden and life on the land with great wit and style, accompanied by mouth-watering photographs. A Gem. • Also in the gorgeous and inspirational vein, Louisa Jones's The Art of French Vegetable Gardening offers interesting text and sumptuous color pictorials of lush. French kitchen gardens. These plots have little in common with American row-type vegetable patches. No, these are Jardins, most outfitted with stone paths, raised beds, walls, hedges and artfully disposed combinations of vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers. Swoon. • Heirloom Vegetable Gardening, written by master gardener William Woys Weaver, is a masterpiece of historical vegetable reference and uncommon cultivation tips and tidbits. If you don’t get excited by the color photographs and descriptions of such vegetable varieties as Howling Mob corn, Red Drumhead cabbage. Blue Shackamaxon beans and Listada di Gandia eggplant, well consider taking a looong vacation from vegetable raising until your sense of color, taste, wonder, etc. returns! Includes sources for the rare seeds and plants mentioned in the book. Flowers/inspirational There are some garden books which stand alone in merit just for visual information of their color photographs. • One all-time favorite of mine is Tasha Tudor’s Garden/ text by Tovah Martin. The well-known and refreshingly eccentric children’s book illustrator is also an expert gardener. Miss Tudor gardens in mountainous Vermont, raises goats, chickens, weaves fabric for the 18th century style clothing she favors and stirs up a mean cake in her handhewn copy of a 1740 farmhouse. She’s about 88 years old, to boot. Despite the photos of Tasha wielding a scythe and trotting on snowshoes in foot — deep snow, don’t let this Yankee woman frighten you! Her gardens are romantic, old-fashioned affairs replete with easyto-care- for plants in wild and free profusion. Charming,. • Pleasures of the Cottage Garden/Rand B. Lee imparts the history and principles of cottage gardening, illustrated with color photos of four cotStage gardens. Mr. Lee himself gardens in the dry Southwest, proving that one needn’t have an English climate to attain the look of a V cottage-style garden. • For a peek at a bonafide English garden. Rosemary Verey’s Making of a Garden is just the ticket. Possibly even more formidable than the indomitable Tasha Tudor, the late Mrs.Verey was ' gardens at Barnsley House, Gloucestershire. Although she took up gardening later in life, one can easily see that this woman was born to garden. I love her insights about design. Although this book is out of print, it is still quite easily found through used book vendors. • With this last book. I'm going to leave you in Holland, with the Dutch master plantsman, Piet Oudolf. Mr.Oudolf is a nursery owner, plant breeder and landscaper with a sensitivity to plants quite rare amongst professionals in his field. Designing with Plants, written in collaboration with Noel Kingsbury, outlines Oudolf’s approach to planting with an eye to movement, mood, form, foliage, texture, dead-standing interest and cultivar selection to create natural looking landscapes w’ith a depth of emotional and visual impact. Impressive. 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