Rappahannock News, August 7, 2002

*******#**#**3-DIGIT 232 274994 LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA SERIALS SECTION 800 E BROAD ST % r'l ' I V\tWWW* <rap^ffesw iML - -»», .V-V-Tf »! * ¥ V Rappahannock County’s Fdmily Newspaper Since w ■ 1-T T 124th Year... No. 32 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2002 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Farm Bureau to sponsor seminar The Rappahannock County Farm Bureau will be holding a free seminar, open to the public on Monday, Aug. 19 at the Rappahannock County Farm Bureau Office on Medicare Supplements and Long Term Care. Those wishing to attend should RSVP by Aug. 16. For registration and additional information call 9878225-,, Can you help? The Rappahannock News will be publishing a special supplement on the history of the Rappahannock Bank in conjunction with the bank's 100th anniversary this fall. If you have any old photos of the bank in your attic or memories of stories your elders told you about the bank, we would love to hear from you. Please call Barbara Wayland at the Rappahannock News: 675-3338. Headwaters’ Directors to meet The August board of directors meeting for Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, will take place Monday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Extension Office. The meeting is open to the public. Amissville seeking photos, information The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will celebrate its 50th anniversary thr fall and members are currently compiling a book for the event. All fire queens and honorary fire chiefs for the past 50 years and other individuals having knowledge or information should contact Mr. Paul Poling at 937-5205 to help with this endeavor. Reading Club finale slated The Rappahannock Library’s Summer Reading Club will conclude on Saturday, Aug. 10 at :H Applause Unlimited will present a puppet show •extraordinaire featuring furry friends .from classic children’s literature. Children’s librarian Jenny Glenn invites youngsters to attend. For more information call the Library at 675-3780. Rappahannock Happenings • Thursday, Aug. 8 the •Architectural Review Board will"meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. ; • Tuesday, Aug. 13 the Rappahannock School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the RCHS BandFtoom. • Wednesday, Aug. 14 the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington ’Town Hall. . • Wednesday, Aug. 21 the Rappahannock Planning ' Commission meeting will be held at ;7:30 $t the Rappahannock ' Courthouse. • Monday, Aug. 26 ’ Rappahannock Public Schools to beigin 2002-03 session. Rappahannock News • . P.O. Box 59 - Washington, Va. 22747 Y (540)675-3338 .(540) 675-3088 (fax) Honored Photo courtesy ot Lisa Welsted Diane Bruce was honored on Friday evening by friends and colleagues for her 25 years of service as Rappahannock Clerk of the Court. The celebration was held at the home of John and Peggy Ralph in Flint Hill. Ms. Bruce was appointed County Clerk by Circuit Court Judge Raynor V. Snead to fill the unexpired term of Ned Jones in August of 1977. Clevenger’s Corner: Water quality (Part 2) By Don Audette Special to the Rappahannock News Culpeper County’s Board of Supervisors made a smart move when it revised the Clevenger’s Comer Village Center Plan to increase open space from 22 percent to 50 percent, and commercial space was reduced from 200 to 76 acres. The more open space available, the greater the chances that wet and dry air-borne pollutants can be cleansed by nature's filtering system of vege-tatjnn, soil, and surface water. Such cleansing leads to higher quality water descending to aquifers and wells. Most air-borne pollutants such as smoke, ash, pollen, and dust arriving in this area have been traveling for an average of eight-to-ten days. Close to 70 years ago, the “Page See CLEVENGER’S, Page A8 Sprawl — is it coming in this direction? By Meredith Gorfein Rappahannock News Writer A fascinating report was just published by the Southern Environmental Law Center called Where are we growing? Land use and transportation in Virginia. The report concerns the loss of farmland and open space, haphazard residential development (sprawl), the “explosion in driving” and the costs to all Virginians of the current growth trends. Conventional wisdom would say that this report has little to do with Rappahannock: this county is pristine and protected. About 13,000 acres in Rappahannock are protected in perpetuity from development because their owners have placed them in conservation easement. It is estimated that by the end of 2002, 10 percent of all private lands will be in easement. We are safe also from Northern Virginia style development because we are outside the commuting limit of one hour, though there are some in the county who do make that commute daily. Our zoning ordinances and County Comprehensive Plan have been well-crafted, looking to the future while respecting the treasures of the land. There are some trends and facts in Where are we growing? which might give cause for thought: Virginia is growing The census rated Virginia as the 11th fastest growing state in the nation with a 14.4 percent increase in population. Rappahannock had only a 5.5 percent increase. Our neighbor about one hour to the east, Northern Virginia, experienced “exponential population growth.” The report said, “Almost half of the population growth during the past decade occurred in Northern Virginia.” Loudoun County’s population grew by almost 97 percent. A little closer to home, included among counties with a population See SPRAWL, Page A7 Cole withdraws Institute plan By Gerald Ochs x \ Rappahannock News Writer \ In the face of impending unanimous opposition from the Board of Supervisors that accurately reflected the tenor of the public hearing, David Cole announced that "the applicant would just as soon withdraw" and he added that "... we will look elsewhere to meet the needs of our business." Mr. Cole appeared surprised that the Board of Supervisors' hearing on Sunnyside Farms' application for "an education facility and conference center" met with a radically different response from that received at the Planning Commission hearing on July 17, and he suggested that another county might better support his plans for an institute that would advance the tenets of sustainable agriculture and related practices. The Planning Commission had recommended that the Special Exception application be approved, and they voted overwhelming to do so—by a six-to-one margin. Planning Commission recommendation attacked The only negative Planning Commission vote was by Hampton District Commissioner A1 Henry who expressed concerns about the intensity of the use and its effect on the viewshed and on traffic at the proposed 61 acre location on Harris Hollow Road just outside of the Town of Washington. Jackson District Supervisor Ron Frazier, who also serves as the Board of Supervisors’ representative to the Planning Commission, had unsuccessfully pushed for a reduction in the number of allowable conference days during Planning Commission deliberations on the application, but in the end voted in favor of it. Mr. Frazier changed his tune at the Board of Supervisors hearing and, in fact, apologized for the actions of the Planning Commission and suggested that his aye” vote in that venue was intended just to expedite the application's move from the carnival atmosphere” of the Commission to the Board of Supervisors. The other Commissioners voting to support the application were Board of Zoning Appeals representative Butch Zindel, Chairman Tom Junk, Jackson District Commissioner Ray Brown, Wakefield Commissioner Werner * Krebser, and Stonewall-Hawthome Commissioner Tom Tepper. Traffic the primary concern The Board of Supervisors’ public hearing brought forth a nearly singular voice in opposition to Sunnyside Farms' application—the only support heard in fact was from Sunnyside's primary construction contractor Peter Kreyling—and most expressed concern for the traffic impact on Harris Hollow Road and through the Town of Washington. Newbill and Carol Miller, See SUPERVISORS, Page A8 meeting scheduled | By Lorinda Bosch Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA) and Rappahannock Farmers Association (RFA) will host an important 90 minute meeting covering significant new Commonwealth of Virginia easement incentives on Friday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. at Rappahannock County Library. The meeting will feature the “real life” experiences of several local farmers who have either donated easements or who are seriously exploring donating an easement based on the latest \ financial incentives. We will have copies of HB 1322 and we’ll share the latest available information on this evolving situation. The new incentives are in most cases significant for tracts of at least 100 acres. There is reason to believe that < the latest incentives may be short lived. Thus, we feel an urgency to share this information with as many Rappahannock County landowners as possible as we ^ work to ensure that our county remains rural and scenic. Bring along anyone you feel might or should be interested in learning more about easements. Band campus Photo courtesy of Lynne Fournier READY TO PERFORM: Seniors, Krystal Heflin and Mike Wiese along with Sophomore Nicole Hess front mw left to right, recently completed the rigorous Mid-Atlantic Camp at Ferrum College with approximated an nS from Virginia and neighboring.states. Color Guard veterans and co-captains, Ashley Mills and Kavla wh or* eighth grader Eve Nealon, back row, left to right, also attended. See full band story and updates on A 2

Summer days of Panther Pause Got Band? By Lynne Fournier Special to the Ranpahannock News The Band Program in Rappahannock County is constantly evolving; no year is ever the same, and there’s lots of new stuff this year! Here is an overview of what’s in store for 2002-2003. 5th grade band Beginning band is an opportunity for all students to try an instrument and learn notes and rhythms. The entry instruments are flute, clarinet, saxophone, horn, trumpet, baritone and trombone with percussion added the second semester for the most rhythmically talented. Every student must start with an instrument that reads notes the first semester; students are expected to practice at home from 15-30 minutes per day. Last year marked the highest level of beginner progress noted to date: this band played with the 6th and 7th graders on the Spring Concert. 6th and 7th grade band This group begins the process of learning scales and patterns needed for more difficult levels- usually VMEA 2 and 3. Increased time is spent sightreading, exploring music from various historical periods (from Renaissance to contemporary), and some students switching from entry level instruments to tuba, oboe, bassoon, tenor or baritone sax, tympani or xylophone; students are expected to practice at home 30-40 minutes per day. This group has the opportu nity to compete in District 14 Band Festival, do a limited amount of, marching if they1 attend band camp (see below), audition for VA Honor Band at Virginia Tech University, TriCounty Band, and play in District 14 solo and ensemble contest. On Fridays1 this group renearses in the high school band room with the advanced percussion equipment. 8th grade band This group will rehearse on alternate days as part of the RCHS Band. Special attention will be given to scale work and learning to march; personal practice of 45 minutes per day or more are needed to play at the VMEA 3-4 levels and beyond. SOL requirements for middle school are still appropriate regarding testing and grading. They will observe the same regimen as the RCHS band with concert music and mandatory parades, football games, and opportunities for honor bands. RCHS Band 9th thru 12th This group will rehearse on alternate days, in the 4th full block. Music of VMEA grades 3-5 will require 45 minutes or more of personal practice per day to accomplish successfully. The first six weeks involve marching, learning a pre-game show and half-time for the mandatory high school football games, memorizing music and marching in several mandatory parades (VA State Fair, Oct. 5, Woodstock Celebration, ABSOLUTE AUCTION late Aucti Lilill* 9527 Springs Rd. • Warrenton, Virginia Directions: From Warrenton, VA. areas take Rt. 29 Business to Ftt. 802, which is miles to auction on right. 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ITEMS NOT LISTED. Don't miss this auction! Some good merchandise here! This is a partial list only! Lots & lots of glassware here! _ No buyer's fee added! Owners: Heirs of estate of Madge H. Murphey r Terms: Cash ,Auctioneer: *Col. Tom Reese Food Served COL. TOM VV. RLLSi; < mmwi) a i (Tio\i:ut mmi i I’trfS. \l\l\ SI Cl 11‘H‘I.K. W 22TUI 540-S25-2HIHI Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock News Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21.°°/yeal" Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°°/year Name __ Address ___ City_State_ Zip_ Mail subscriptions ait payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Rappahannock Nhus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 Old Address: This form may also be used ft>r CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: £5^ The Rappahannock -Afctw (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel (Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, PO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. _ Sept. 28, Front Royal, Oct. 12) and preparing patriotic music for short concerts. Beginning with the second six weeks, concert music, jazz and small ensembles for contest will be emphasized. Opportunities exist for students in 8th -tnrougn lztn grade tor VA Honor Band, Tri-County Band, District 14 Band Auditions, Solo and Ensemble Contest, winter and spring drum line and winter guard competitions, and possibly a late spring competition for the entire band in marching, concert, drum-line and color guard, venues. All students should successfully pass the intermediate or advanced SOL requirements for instrumental music. The band’s alternating block (4th period-note new bell schedules) will be paired with a choice of music theory and technology, newspaper journalism, or wellness. The alternating block will offer one credit for the year; the paired block will offer an additional credit for the year. Band camps RCES 5th, 6th and 7th grade students have the opportunity to attend a band camp on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the high school from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are to bring their own lunch; band boosters will supply beverages, and we will end with an ice cream party, to include parents. The day’s activities will include leaning to march (mandatory attendance for 6th and 7th graders is required if they wish to accompany the RCHS band to the state fair on Oct. 5 where their entrance will be free for the day), elementary color guard (flag) instruction, master classes on their instruments, and parade practice with the entire group. We will have a short demonstration of the day’s activities for the parents to watch at 3 p.m. RCHS Band students 8th through 12th are required to attend marching/concert practice Friday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. r Photo courtesy of-Lynne Fournier' RCHS Drum-line attended Summer Band Camp at JMU recently to learn advanced drumniing,, moving and sticking procedures. Front and center is Brian Taylor and Ben Verill, back right, sideways. to d p.m. and band camp on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to prepare for football pre-games as well as a concert style half-time for the Sept. 11 game. Friday will involve only 812th graders with their new pre-game and half-time show; Saturday will involve all 8-12 and RCES students who wish to attend. Students attend summer camp New Drum Majors Mike Wiese, Krystal Hefflin, and Nicole Hess have completed the rigorous Mid-Atlantic Camp at Ferrum College with approximately 80 others from Virginia and neighboring states. They are ready to teach students in both schools the finer points of marching and drill needed for the first time this year. Color guard veterans Kayla Hill and Ashley Mills attended AUCTION Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 5:00pm, at the Rappahannock County Public Scool Bus Shop 6 Schoolhouse Road • 1985 Chevrolet • 1985 Chevrolet Bus, • 1986 Chevrolet •1986 Saab •1987 Nissan •2-1988 Fords • 1988 Chevrolet B • 1990 Chevrolet •1992 Ford 4D SDN (In Running 4D SDN 4D SDN 2D SDN 4D SDN (In Running 4D SDN 4D SDN Parts Condition) Parts Parts Parts Parts Condition) Parts Parts Jill Payne Auctions VAAF #330 m Jnc. the Mid-Atlantic camp with 8th grader Eve Nealon, who was awarded a trophy for the most improved beginner flag. All three are ready to teach others the moves they need for parades and our special pregame show this year as well as beginners from RCES. Drum-line wins summer awards Our RCHS drum-line has been busy all summer winning awards wherever they go. They took first place in Amissville, Sperryville, Flint Hill, and Stephens City with an additional award for appreciation. They also marched in the Brandy Station parade on Aug. 1 and took second place. Percussion Captain Brian Taylor, Samantha Brown, Anthony Clinedinst, Matt Swain and Ben Verrill, attended the JMU Band Camp for drum-line, successfully learning advanced drumming, moving and sticking procedures. They are ready to teach these techniques to other percussionists from both schools as well as band members who wish to leam these as a second instrument. Special thanks A sincere word of thanks to two very important people, Kathryn Treanor and Cheryl Taylor. Mrs. Treanor has graciously worked with the Shenandoah University program and Mrs. Taylor has made sure the Drum Line carried through on summer performances. The two ladies have provided extensive help with the programs and a word'of thanks is in order from parents and students. Proposed 8th - grade schedule 8:10- 9:25 Foreign Language/Reading-Vocab.^ . 9:30-10:20 Period 2 . 10:23-11:13 Period 3 11:17-12:07 Period 4 12:10-12:45 Lunch 12:50-1:40 Period 5 *.1:46-3:20 Exploratory (PE, Band, Computers, Tech) A/ PE — B/ Band, Comp Proposed RCHS schedule 1st period Break 2nd period 1st Lunch 2nd Lunch 3rd Period 3rd Period 4th Period 8:10 to 9:44' ' 9:44 to 9:589:58 to U.-32 :■ 11:32 to 12:02 1:11 to 1:41 11:37 to 1:11 12:07 to-1-41 ♦ 1:46 to 3:^0* - Gear up for the annual RoughRide By Jeanne Dixon Special to the Rappahannock News It’s time to begin gearing CRAB FEAST Reva Fire &. Rescue Rt. 29 South-Culpeper Saturday, August 10, 3-9 PM All You Can Eat...$30.00 with one order of slaw, hush puppies, 1 beverage or 1 Dozen crabs k for $15.00 with one order of slaw, hush punnies, 1 hpwtaga.—«. . le unxwjwn Enjoy rat" Food ive ’ Ente^feonment Also Serving- B with cole slaw, hush puppies, aninhe Colt! 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The RoughRide is a fun bicycling event with rides for cyclists of all levels—a route for the beginner (12 miles), a couple longer choices for the. intermediate (30 and 35 miles), and even longer and more challenging courSeg foi* the advanced (60 miles); ' - To pre-register, send $20 ($18 before Sept. 14, $l5*for children under 12)" *46: Rappahannock RoughRide,’ c/o Fauquier Free Clinic; Inc., RO. Box 3R38, Warrenton, Va. 20188.' Registration includes a tshirt, guaranteed to the'ftfst 350 registered riders, as well as the chance to win dinner for two at the Inn at Little Washington or Four Twenty Blackbirds. Hope you all will join'in this year’s RoughRide to make it the most successful ride ever and to show ytrnr support for the medical staff and volunteers that give their time to serving our community. » * 1 For more information or questions call 347y2D0394 or e-mail:robmarino@starpower.net. C*' '

The Battle of Front Royal Rob Sherwood ■»* *. •Events Coordinator, J*U»*Bidge Civil War Round Table Battle of Front Royal a decisive turning poijuT.lti General Stonewall J^elJsQn’s Valley Campaign, a campaign so spectacular in its 'success that it has been stbiji^d extensively ever sinte—including by Generals Erwin Rommel for his desert campaign in North Africa in World War Two and by Gen^fal Norman Schwarzkopf for his Desert Storm campaign in Kuwait. Often surrounded and outijufhbered four to one by fed^^f troops, Jackson was ahh£tOlead his “foot cavalry” —'«ppamed for the speed of tlveir' marches—through a seri£s,’of brilliant maneuvers that.eventually routed the fede^als from the valley, helped* force the retreat of McClellan from the doors of Riditnirnd. in his Peninsula Campaign, and even managed to threaten to capital Washington D.C. itself. . Atler sending Turner Ashby’s cavalry to capture Buckton and prevent the North from receiving any communications from Front Royal, Jackson approached Front Royal from a little used side road, Gooney Manor Road, which shielded his .army and contributed to the element of surprise. Frorp atop Prospect Hill, Jackson was able to look on Front Royal and the encampment of the Union forces on the^east side of the South Fork of the Shenandoah Riyejv For Jackson’s attack to succeed, he had to beat the Federal forces to the river bridges that could provide them their only avenue of escape. Around 2 p.m. on the hot day of May 23, 1862, Jackson sent his line of skirmishers forward as he started an enveloping movement toward another hill and the all-important bridges... What ensued was a see-saw conflict that raged throughout the town and was to have momentous effects on the the future course of the war. This battle is the subject Funds available for housing repairs By Janet Herr Special to the Rappahannock News . A recent Virginia Housing Development Authority hopsj-ng workshop found the following items to be true: •/There is a growing gap between income and housing cqsts^, for very low-income people. • There is a shortage of affqrdable housing in Rappahannock County. •. ..Much of the housing available to very low-income people is in extremely poor condition. . i •, There is a lack of public aw.arepess and support for hop&ing issues; therefore, affordable housing is not a local priority. One solution would be to repair/remodel the existing housing inventory in Rappahannock County. Rapidan Better Housing,, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Housing, has zero percent interest funds to lend to area homeowners for housing repairs that include wells and/or drain fields. A limited apapiint of grant money has also, been made available to very low-income citizens under’this program. . , Rapidan Better Housing is a, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help area homeowners maintain safe, sound and decent housing by offering affordable Joans and grants for major lousing repairs. If you, or someone you know, is living in substandard hosing in need of modern* indoor plumbing and other repairs, give us a call at 540-948-3274 and ask how the IPR Program can work for you. At a Glance • Who: The Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table • What: A meeting with a presentation on the Battle of Front Royal by Melissa Delcour • When: Tuesday, Aug. 20 7:30 to 9 p.m. • Where: The Rappahannock County Library, 4 Library Road, Off Lee Highway, US 211, 675-3780, outside Washington. • Why: Promote and celebrate local history and heritage • Contact: Rob Sherwood (540) 9878596 or Jim Gannon 987-8444 of the next presentation at the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table, on Aug. 20. The speaker will be Melissa Delcour, who teaches English and psychology at Rappahannock County High School and is a published historian who has studied the Civil War in our local area including Warren County, Rappahannock County, and Fauquier County. She has extensively researched Jackson’s Valley Campaign as well as the career of Jeb Stuart. She is currently at work on the military exploits of a Fauquier hero of the Civil War, General Lunsford Lomax. This month the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table meets at the Rappahannock County Library on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 7:30 to 9 p.m., 4 Library Lane, off Lee Highway, US 211, outside of Washington. Everyone is encouraged to attend; the meeting is free to non-members, who are encouraged to enjoy and join. Ms. Delcour will also be serving as the tour guide for the Warren County portion of the special Civil War bus • tour the Round Table is offering on Saturday, Oct. 26. This year’s bus trip, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 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 mhjor column of Lee’s retreating Confederate army as it approached Culpeper to regroup after its debacle at Gettysburg. * Then the tour \jill cross Chester Gap and se^many of the sites that Ms.'Delcour will mention at the Aug. 20 meeting about the Rattle of Front Royal—as well as learn about the dragging deaths of five of Mosby’s men in reprisal for guerilla activities, the secret work of spy Belle Boyd, and other Civil War history in Front Royal. The Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table serves Rappahannock, Madison, Culpeper, Warren and Page Counties. The group has monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. In addition to hosting presentations, the group undertakes projects to preserve local history, plans to debut a website, and is working on a Civil War map of Rappahannock County. Upcoming speakers at the group will discuss local campaigns in our area and the Battle of Chancellorsville. The Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table is also co-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 history re-enactments (encampments, drills, demonstrations, weapons displays, and more), Civil War music by period musicians, author talks and signings, a street fair, kids’ activities, memorabilia, and vendors. For more information about this event, please call Jim Gannon at 987-8444. Everyone is encouraged to attend all of these events in order to learn more about the rich legacy of tftvil War history in our area. 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Roach, who lives in Rappahannock County, was the only local student chosen for this honor. Rep. Frank R. Wolfe, who recommended her for the position, notified her of her appointment in May. “It is an honor to represent the 10th Congressional District of Virginia, and I am sure you will do a great job,” Wolfe said. Roach, who attended the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. last summer, now knows her way around the Capitol Building — in a unique way. “The first day we were handed a map and told to find things for ourselves,” said Roach, who said that, at first, the task seemed overwhelming. “We had to learn our way around to all the offices, but in a day or so — it was amazing — we had it all figured out,” said Roach. She relished the freedom and independence that the three-week stay in the U.S. House of Representatives Page Residence Hall afforded her. “I'm really ready for college now,” beamed the ebullient Roach, who was only one of 72 pages selected nationwide to serve the government in this capacity. Pages are employees of the House of Representatives and, as such, their work is important. Although sponsored by a specific Congressman, pages work as a team and their duties consist primarily of delivering correspondence and legislative material within the Congressional complex. Some pages may be assigned to answer phones in the Members’ Cloakrooms or monitor a telephone bank of incoming requests for page service. A page’s duties might extend well beyond midnight, depending on how long Congress stayed in session. “They definitely worked us,” admitted Roach. “If we were assigned as a floor page, we’d be on call to deliver messages back and forth to their offices, bring them water, or deliver papers,” Roach explained. She remembers well the day she carted around several volumes of a Congressional Record — a bound, printed transcript of the entire day’s proceedings that is issued on a daily basis. Pages are paid, and are expected to conduct themselves in honorable fashion. “We wore a uniform,” said Roach. “Gray slacks or a skirt with a white blouse and a Navy blue blazer and a red, white and blue tie. “We were given strict instructions about where we were to be seen or not seen,” said Roach, who added that there was a lot to see and do when they had free time but certainly there was an early curfew when they needed to be back in the residence hall. Pages were treated to a performance of “Aida” at the Kennedy Center and a visit to the Naval Academy in Annapolis. As Congressional helpers, pages learn about their unique role in not only supporting the U.S. House of Representatives but the American government and the principles of democracy They’re working but they’re learning as well and Roach, for one, feels that her experience afforded her a history-making experience. “I spent nearly three hours on the house floor during the Traficant hearings,” said Roach. James Traficant, a House representative from Ohio, was expelled from Congress. “I remember sitting there on the bench and another Congressman walked by and commented to me, This day will go down in history,’ “ said Roach. “I’ll never forget that process and he (Traficant) insulted my Congressman,” said an Times-Democrat Staff Photo/John Toler A PAGE IN HISTORY: Morgan Roach spent three weeks serving the U.S. House of Representatives as a Congressional Page. indignant Roach. Roach, who has an outgo-' ing personality, enjoyed meet-1 ing everyone and got along fine with her two roommates. “After this experience, 1 know I’m ready for coll ?ge and sharing a small room with' someone else,” laughed Roach,* who plans on attending Sweet Briar or Mary Washington College, majoring in history with a minor in pre-law. “After that, I want to go to law school,” said Roach confidently. > Roach is included in “Who’s,] Who Among American High ; School Students” and won first place in the state for her essays in the Classical Essay Contest. She was a gold medal winner in the Medusa Mythology Exam and has been on the * High Honor Roll at Highland for three years. A member of the Key Club., at Highland, Roach is active in community service organizations. One of Roach’s prized pof&Z sessions from her stay at thjpj Capital is a navy* blue notebook* with an emblem of the Ujd House of Representatives. 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A successful business grows By Meredith Gorfein Rappahannock News Writer Antique Tables Made Daily has expanded over the last few years. Originally confined to one building where the design, construction, finishing and showroom competed for space, this business now has a building for each phase of its operation. The newest of its spaces is a proper showroom, located on US 211 in Sperryville, beside Faith Mountain, in what was once full of firstgraders, formerly Sperryville Elementary School. Owner Tbm Von Fange offers custom built, handmade tables which can range in size from a bedside table to a 10foot long table with leaves which would bring it to 13 anda half feet long. Finished tables in walnut, cherry, maple, oak or distressed pine in various sizes and in different styles are on display at the new showroom. Chairs to complement the tables are also on view. The Antique Tables Made Daily shop is a few miles further west on US 211. On a recent day one of Mr. Von Fange’s craftsmen, Brian Irving, was working on a walnut table ordered by a woman from North Carolina. She had sent a picture of a table from a magazine. She wanted her farm table to be made of walnut, but she wanted it to have Rappahannock News Photo Mere^h Gortt n SECOND LOCATION: Antique Tables Made Daily has moved into its new showroom on US 211 in Sperryville. the “wavy” feminine legs and scalloped apron as was in the magazine. Once the design and patterns were worked out, the building began. Early that morning Mr. Irving cut the top, by mid-morning he was finishing the cutting and shaping of the third leg on the bandsaw, and by the late afternoon he was putting the various pieces together. By Friday of that week, the table had been sealed and finished and was being shipped out to its new owner. Almost 80 percent of the business for Antique Tables Made Daily comes from the internet. The history of the business and its prices, styles, wood samples, and delivery information can all be seen at www.antiquetables.com. Those fortunate enough to live in Rappahannock County can just drive down the road and stop in at the showroom. Christen McCaffrey runs the showroom, and she’ll welcome visitors Monday through Saturday from 9 until 5 p.m., on Tuesday from 9 until 2 p.m. For more information visit the web site or call 987-8834. \ ■ In Brief Meditation workshop scheduled A workshop, “Your Inner Stillness: Exploring Core Spiritual Practices” will be offered on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center, 11945 Lee Highway, Sperryville. The cost is $85 per person. The workshop is for the beginning to the experienced meditator. Participants will experience a variety of meditation techniques, learn why some work for them and others don’t, and create a personal intention using meditation. For more information call the Center at 987-7204. Audio version of “Up in the Hollow” The newest feature on Ben r Drug search by air yields results On Aug. 2, the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office in conjunction with the Virginia State Police carried out a helicopter search for illegal drugs and met with some success. Sheriff Larry Sherertz said that the contraband had been confiscated. He added that the investigation was still ongoing and warrants had not yet been obtained. Free dogwood trees available Ten free white flowering dogwood trees will be given to each person who joins the National Arbor Day Foundation during August 2002. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation's Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between Oct. 15 and Dec. 10 with enclosed planting instructions. The six to twelve inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. lb receive the free trees, send a $10 membership contribution to Ten Dogwoods, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, Neb. 68410 by Aug. 31, 2002. Jones’ campaign web site is his reading of his most recent “Up in the Hollow” articles. All that is necessary to hear him is a computer and access to the internet. His web site is www.BenJonesforCongress.com . It can also be accessed from the local Democratic committee’s web site: www.RappDems.org. Mr. Jones is in the process of making audio versions of all of the “Up in the Hollow” series, and they will be available on his campaign web site. Each of the articles he has written since announcing his candidacy are posted on the RappDems web site. Food sanitation course planned The 2002 Fall Food Sanitation Certification course has been scheduled. The course and ServSafe Essentials text book 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 recognized nationally and by the Virginia Department of Health. It complies with Virginia Food Regulations adopted in March, 2002. Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Health are offering the 16 hour ServSafe Course and Food Protection Manager Certification Exam. The course will be offered in Warrenton at the Fauquier Extension office, 24 Pelham Street, Sept. 9 and 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pre-registered cost is $104 per person. The textbook and exam is included in'the fee. To register, contact the Rappahannock Extension Office 675-3619 before the registration deadline of noon Sept. 6. XIryCorrymoY) Sense, NC. 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Applause Unlimited to present Saturday show This Saturday, Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. the Rappahannock County Library will hold its Summer Reading Club grande finale. Guests will be treated to a funfilled puppet show featuring the Tales of Peter Rabbit, presented by the talented folks of Applause Unlimited. Applause Unlimited offers a wide range of performances featuring fresh presentations of classic tales. Their approach includes masks, puppets, storytelling, music and comedy in an unique combination that quietly educates as it entertains. Applause Unlimited has performed at festivals and in theaters world-wide and will visit Rappahannock this Saturday. Their shows have been acclaimed by audiences, educators, producers and sponsors of children’s and family entertainment receiving two Citations of Excellence from the Union Internationale de la Marionette. Free books, certificates of completion for the reading club, prizes for the pet story writing contest and various other goodies will be awarded at the conclusion of. the program. Children's librarian, Jenny Glenn invites children of all ages to come and join the fun on Saturday. Battlefield Travel ' Presents A Literary Journey Into Southern England I, “with" Jane Austen and Thomas Hardy October 22-31,2002 'I Via* Wmchaatar Dorehaalar.Balh and London whit* rating and dacuaamg the novaia of thaa* two great authoia Dtacuaawna to ba lad by Qratchan Stoappaiwarth of tha Culpeper Library Third Thuraday Book Club I Par paraon coat land only from ■ S1409.00 * To raaarva your apaca, call Chary! Clear. 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-Eappafjannocfe J>epjg— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler _Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2002 Our View . Development constraint high on BOS’s agenda Recent actions and statements by the Board of Supervisors as a body and by individual Board members should serve both to reinforce the community's understanding of their stances on development in Rappahannock and to make mockery of some "behind the scenes” efforts to replace Board members with representatives who are "more growth-control oriented." Recent actions of other County bodies too just bashes some of the mislabeling of individual members by presumably "preserve our way-of-life advocates" and presents a clear warning of caution to any who would make change for the sake thereof. The misunderstanding of the positions of some of these individuals by "conservation-minded" citizens is frightening, and the impact of such replacement efforts could well move Rappahannock County off the strictlycontrolled development track that it has followed for forty years or more into a never-never land from which we would not return. Being a member of a conservation group does not guarantee that the bearer of such a membership card has the wisdom to discern the difference between an elected or appointed official’s real position and labeled position. Being a newer member of the community does not guarantee that he or she is more enlightened than the old guard or more cognizant of the value of pure air and untrammeled viewsheds. Rappahannock County is Rappahannock County only because of the incredible, unbelievable, foresight and * actions of, some of the old guard. Rappahannock County will remain so only if we listen to them, understand what they have done, and pattern our preservationmindedness after the effective and proven approaches that they have taken. As Board of Supervisors' Chairman Pete Estes said during a recent discussion on development in the County,"... in my mind, Rappahannock County is not an accident. . .a lot of thought went into it." We should all be aware of that—that those of us who came here last year, or five years ago, or twenty years ago—we did not discover Rappahannock County and we were not sent here to save it. It had already been saved, and what we are here to do is to enjoy it as it had been preserved for us and, in turn, to help preserve it for our children. Rappahannock Today & ^siSBHd&jJW^aBaBMEiiiSiMBBgSaaB^g—g-iiT4&r ...mum: _~H2II Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C Wayland ' A table of photographs and a book of memories were available at the party held in honor of Diane Bruce's 25th anniversary as Clerk of the Rappahannock Court on Friday evening. Letters Applause for The Inn I would join the clamor raised by Mrs. Alice Butler in her negative opinion about the Inn. Several months ago Peter Kramer and I were traveling the Fodderstack Road between Flint Hill and Washington. We were admiring the clean and well clipped roadside, the fields and fences, no litter, no vines, no scrub brush, stone fences with each stone in its place. It was a perfect sample of Rappahannock County. We agreed that here was the place to call ours. It even smelled fresh and clean. Peter mentioned and I certainly agreed that 30 years ago that road was a wasteland. Honeysuckle and weeds covered fallen stone walls, scrub trees tangled fence lines and litter was everywhere. I asked Peter what brought about this great change. His reply, “The Inn”! I agreed. This change has occurred over the entire county. People were attracted to the Inn for the fine food and service. Many saw beauty that they wanted as home. They ■ '' '• brought money, pride, energy 1 and healthy habits. • ' This change has made all ■ citizens proud and we are1 all now “The Real People” of • ’ Rappahannock County. * Three Cheers for the Inn. Walter Day Flint Hill Let’s all unite for the well being of Rappahannock There have been many excellent letters to the editor in the past few weeks. “Little Washington” has several very important changes proposed that will change forever the quality of our lives both in the Town and in the immediately surrounding county. A B & B proprietor in the south end of town wants the current zoning to be amended to enable the establishment of a commercial kitchen and to allow “invited” guests to have dinners and weddings both inside and outside. As this property is in the historical district and abuts other residential properties, there is genuine concern by not only the immediate neighbors but others in town that this will effect. Amplified music, added truck traffic, parking for 150 guests, are objections; perhaps more importantly this would change the zoning to allow other such establishments also to offer these services, in fact probably be forced to in order to be able to reasonably compete. While The Inn at Little Washington has brought a special fame to our town and many positive attributes, inevitably there has been negative affects as well. Their published goal to “own the town” is of great concern. As a nearby neighbor I can attest to the negative aspects to the quality of life. Traffic at all hours of the day, deliveries at all hours of the day, which are both noisy and disruptive, especially in the wee hours of the morning. They (these nuisances) are not confined just to the immediate vicinity of the Inn, but the other properties they own throughout the village. The owner of the B&B proposing what can only be called “sweeping changes” to the existing ordinances has failed to take into account the horrific impact to adjoining neighbors and neighbors of other establishments who would inevitably follow suit. Also within the County, but directly effecting life in our village, is Sunnyside’s owners proposal to buildai' . conference center on agricultural land. Tb access this land ■ would take traffic, trucks (supplying food, beverages, trash, etc) directly through* the town and by the corner of? my property. I have voiced my opposition to this proposals previously as both objectionable and without positive, effects for either myself op . ;. any of the property owners? v that would be directly effected (which, if you consider the ■, , traffic is everyone living, iij, the town). We have in place excellent' zoning ordinances and protec ■< tions for all our properties- , ■ See UNITE, Page A7, —-Down Memory Lane ffroM Back Issues of the Rappahannock News__ ko YEARS AGO jfYug. 9, 1962 (The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Company fnarked its most successful year with a fournight carnival held Aug. 1-4. Although a net account is not yet available, gross proceeds popped $14,000. kludge B.M. Miller was honored at a surprise jstimonial dinner Friday given by the tappahannock County Bar Association. The linner was held at Thornton Hill farm, Sperryville, the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Fletcher. Judge Miller retired July 1 after 17 years of service as judge of Rappahannock County Court. He was presented a silver tray by Judge R.V. Snead, on behalf of his ^-olleagues. * cornerstone laying ceremony will be held at [the Chester Gap Baptist Mission on Sunday, |\ug. 12. The church is being constructed under the sponsorship of Shiloh Baptist SVssociatiop. Dr. John P. Snead Jr. of Sperryville recently received a Certificate of Appreciation and a 20 wear pin for over 20 years of uncompensated (service as Medical Advisor to Local Board 102, ftVashington. |Jn a featured photo Page Lea, Stephanie nnead, Susan Coates and Freddie •Schaefer attended summer school at Trinity Episcopal Church under the guidance of Miss Susan Schaefer and Miss Dotty Davis. 25 YEARS AGO Aug. 11, 1977 Outdoor culinary skills were taught by Doug Nichols and Carolyn Beahm at last Friday’s class sponsored by the V.P.I. Extension Office. Scott Figgins, Dex Freeman and Jennifer Scherschel were pictured enjoying their hamburgers, cooked with potato and carrot slices wrapped in aluminum foil, especially since they did the fixing themselves. In first place for swine judging at the Virginia Market Hog Show held July 20-21 in Courtland were Brian and Keith Updike of Omaha, Neb. and Brian Miller of Kearney, Mo. The Updike boys, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Updike and friend Brian Miller were visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Updike of Washington and accompanied uncle Randall Updike to the show. The trophy was for their team judging. Honorable Rayner V. Snead, Circuit Judge for Rappahannock, Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of the American Judicature Society. Young ladies vying for the title of Amissville carnival queen include Cindy Poe, Wanda Wharton, Amy Neale, Rhonda Pickett, Pam Kelly, Sherri Reid, Sandy Jacobs, Phoebe Pierson and Stephanie Oliver. 10 YEARS AGO Aug. 13, 1992 A front page photo featured a flower bed by Sally Keyser. Mrs. Keyser planted an imaginative garden in an old iron bed at her home in Old Hollow, redefining the term “flower bed.” Stephanie Atkins, 15, of Slate Mills has been given an award for “Outstanding Work Performance” by the Summer Youth Employment Training Program. Miss Atkins was chosen for the program in June and subsequently worked for the Rappahannock County Library through June and July. Miss Atkins, who was commended on her determination, drive and responsibility, will also represent the training program at the Summer Youth Institute, Aug. 10-14 in Staunton, where she will be involved in job training workshops. Rappahannock voters should have a chance to decide whether they want to have an elected School Board this November. Susan Parrish and her friends did succeed in gathering enough signatures to place the question on the ballot this year. They needed almost 350, ten percent of the voters and the deadline was last Wednesday. Rappahannock girls Shamita Fletcher, Laura McNear, Janet Hitt, Amy Payne and Susan Jewell were members of the Culpeper All Star team. The all-star team first captured the District 10 Little League championship and traveled to Portsmouth the last week in July to compete in the 12-tfe'aW double elimination state level senior - i •*championship tournament. L COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo from On The Morning Side OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: A dip in the river, the congregation from Mt. Lebanon watched from the banks of the river at the Butler Farm as their fellow parishioners were baptized. Even though this photo was from many years ago, a baptizing was held recently at the river at Rock Mills. - - - -

Sprawl From Page A1 expansion of 20 percent or more over the last decade, was crur neighbor, Warren County. Th£ past decade is projected to nearly repeat itself and “the greatest increase is again , projected to be in Northern Virginia.” The trend has been for homes and businesses to spread further out. Are we safely out of commuting distance? Laiid use trends Not* only has Virginia been losing its farmland and forests Ito subdivisions, highways and parking lots, “the rate of land loss has accelerated sharply.” And although growth-is driving this development, the report finds that the “rate of land consumption is increasing much faster than population.” Rappahannock may not be consisted part of Northern Virginja, but we are part of the Piedmont. “Reflecting the threat * such rapid development poses to farming, the American Farmland Trust rankefch; an area of the Northern Piedmont that includes a number of Virginia countied as the second most threatened farming region in the entire country.” Driving and _ congestion Most people in Rappahannock probably don’t spend as much time in their cars in traffic trying to get to work or to get home as the folks do in most of the rest qf Virginia. But the traffic and congestion and stories of road rage to the east and south of this county are as familiar as the daily newspaper and the nightly news. But this report may point to trends which might effect Rappahannock more directly. There has been a tremendous increase in driving and congestion. Two prime causes according to the report, Where are we growing’ are sprawl and Virginia Dej>drtment of Transportation (VDOT’s) single-minded focus on road building to the exclusion of anything else, including the maintenance of existing roads. The Commission on the Future of Transportation in Virginia concluded its report saying, “Congestion increases as people move outward from urban centers, and additional lane miles of roads to accommodate the people lead to more development, and more people, and more congestion, and more lane miles, and around it goes ... it is a futile exercise to attempt to build your way out of congestion problems by adding more highways.” VDOT’s record budget for 2000-2001 was over $3.25 billion; only about six percent of that budget went to alternatives to road building like transit. Taxpayer dollars have been spent on road building programs which according to this report have encouraged sprawling development and have left few alternatives to driving. Even walking is not an alternative in many places. Some of the impacts As with most everywhere else Rappahannock does care about its tax dollars. A national study, Road to Ruin: The 50 Worst Road Projects in America, ranked Virginia as having more wasteful and destructive road projects than any other state, except for Michigan. Rappahannock taxes helped pay for those roads. Farmland lost to development is proving a loss to localities as well. The tremendous growth pressures Loudoun County has been feeling has taught them some hard lessons: “most residential development requires more in service costs than it supplies in revenues.” On the other hand, the reason that farmland and open space often provide positive fiscal impact to a locality is that “cows don’t go to school.” Environmental impacts are great and here Rappahannock is more closely touched. “Land use and transportation patterns are causing substantial environmental damage, and are a primary cause of virtually every pressing environmental problem in the state.” We have a serious problem with air pollution. Not only does all of Northern Virginia and the Washington DC area not meet federal Clean Air Act standards for ozone, it’s likely that when the new standards are in place (current standards don’t protect human health!), Frederick CountyWinchester will join the much longer list of nonattainers. Even closer to home is the Shenandoah National Park which has some of the highest concentrations of ozone smog in the country. Our surrounding counties, Fauquier, Madison and Page were listed in State of the Air 2002, put oufby The American Lung Association, as being high ozone areas. In those areas the children, the elderly and those with breathing disorder? like asthma are at high risk. Land use trends, loss of farmlands, unplanned—for growth, congestion and transportation nightmares, money being spent unwisely—the list goes on. This report offers a tremendous amount of information, and many suggestions for changing the way we grow and should be part of every citizen’s required reading and thinking. One suggestion offered in the report and already current practice in Rappahannock is the conservation easement which is a way for landowners to protect their lands from future development while receiving “significant financial benefits.” In addition, “the General Assembly has authorized state income tax credits for easement donations and in the past session made the conservation easement even more attractive to farmers by allowing the tax credit to be sold or transferred” to someone else. Virginia will continue to grow, perhaps as rapidly as projected, and Rappahannock will continue to grow at its pace. Where are we growing? stated very clearly, “The question is not whether Virginia will grow, but how we will grow.” For more information and to get a copy of Where are we growing? visit their website: www.southernenvironment.or g or contact Southern Environmental Law Center, 201 West Main Street Suite 14, Charlottesville, Va. 22902. Unite From Page A6 and our historical residences. They are all well thought out by those who have gone befor'e. We have something very special in Washington. I personally moved here to escape what had become of Old Tbwn Alexandria’s quality of village life. Commercial establishments do well in Washington, but let us all join together to halt variances applied for by a few that Would forever change our way of life. Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, n\u9t be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be \Je£ified (not for publica;**-Due to space limita*tk>ns, published letters ‘are* subject to abridgiriafit for length, accuracy'and clarity. For the ^9t chance of publication, letters should be -26t> words or less. ** Longer letters from .those with special expe, rjence on a current issue •fnfiy be published as a guest column (with your plwto). While unable to acknowledge letters, we &$pteciate your views towards the newspaper’s > ejlijorial values. , * * -Letters should be • addressed to Letters to • 'ttie Editor, Rappa. hdnhock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (6753088) or by e-mail (bwayland@timespapers.com). We will not have another chance to protect our town for its future and to preserve a jewel that is threatened into extinction. Please fellow citizens of Washington (the Town) and Rappahannock (the County) act to preserve our quality of life not just for our time but for our children and those who follow. Call your Mayor, attend the planning commission’s JIM MCKAY] USED CAR DEPARTMENT Year Model Stock# NOW 98 Mswagon Passat, 4 Dr. $13,900 01 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 $20,750 99 Geo Prism, 4 Dr. $8,995 99 Chevy Corvette, CPE. Auto $32,900 99 Chevy Camera, Blk. $12,599 99 GMC Yukon $18,900 99 Chevy Tahoe, 4 Dr. $19,990 99 Chevy Blazer IT, 4 Dr. . $14,500 93 Buick LeSabre, 4 Dr, 61K $6,995 95 Chev Cavalier, Auto. A/C $3,995 00 Ford Ranger, 4WD. Ext.. Cab $15,500 99 Chevy Camera Z28, 39K $15,900 98 Honda Accord, V6, Ex, Lther. 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The scheduled referendum in Northern Virginia to raise the sales tax to pay for road projects, if passed by voters, would create a powerful new transportation authority that would no longer answer to the governor or the legislature. It would be its own barony, like a feudal state, with vast tax income, detached from the rest of the state’s political structure. As the Post noted, “It is a historic shift in Virginia, where power is usually reserved for state government. In time, some political observers say, the state could end up ceding all control and money concerning roads’, bridges and rail lines in the region to the authority. It would be a kind of Northern Virginia secession.” Of all the delicious ironies that have surfaced recently, this is my favorite. Perhaps the Northern Virginians, so eager to break free from the conservative strictures of the government in Richmond, may now begin to glimpse how most Virginians felt in the days leading up to the Civil War. Isn’t it wonderful to hear the leaders of the liberal part of the state, that home of political correctness—where displaying a Confederate flag can lead to riot in the streets—now speaking the language of secession? Personally, I think this is a notion that should be encouraged. Yes, Northern Virginia, you could secede and form your very own state! Having become the capital of congestion and the seat of sprawl, you deserve the fate you have built for yourself. By all means, get your own gov FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION 40-50% OFF CUSTOM DRAPERIES & TOP TREATMENTS FROM OUR DESIGNER’S CHOICE COLLECTION 50% Off Designer’s Choice Levolor® verticals with bonus upgrade to DesignLine valance or Zirlon Plus headrail CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION 1-800-543-5436 Silt pries includes tabnc. 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You could have high taxes and crowded schools and clogged roads and matchboxes on mini-lots that sell for a million bucks, and we could keep open spaces and woods and small villages and more cows than people. As a separate state, you Northern Virginians could have everything you have bargained for these past 20 years—more people, more jobs, more development, more diversity (in everything except viewpoint), more pollution, more wealth and more stress. And we, down here in old Virginia, could keep our twolane roads, our open space, our slower pace and our closer communities. I would be willing to support your secession on one condition: That the 10-lane highways you want to build must stop at your borders, and that your sprawl must stop there also. We would let you visit on weekends (just to refresh your memory of fresh air, green spaces and friendly folks) if you would promise to return to your own state by Monday morning. After all, we’ve got a North Carolina and a North Dakota, so what’s wrong with letting them be North Virginia? Abe Lincoln fought a war over the principle that secession was impossible, but we wouldn’t be that foolish. So go ahead, raise the taxes on yourself and smell the heady aroma that seduced Jefferson Davis and his crowd a century and a half ago. And you can keep Manassas. We fought over it twice, but after what you’ve done to it in these last 25 years, we don’t think it’s worth fighting over any more. And y’all come back and visit us some time, y’hear? We’re Expanding Our Sales Force. Position Available for... • Junior Advertising Consultant J Senior Advertising r Consultant ■This is a newspaper where you can truly make a difference. Come join our community!" Anne Whitley Fairfax ■ Opportunity. Money. Success. Recognition. 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Planning Commissioner A1 Henry, Town residents Charlie Kevis and Mitzie Young, RLEP President Bob Lander, Town Planning Commissioner Barbara Stockton, Sunnyside neighbor Jack Jenkins, Susan Babcock, Steve Kenny and Donna LaPre, Brenda Van Ness and others said that they were worried about the impact of the proposed institute on Harris Hollow Road, Fodderstack Road, and Town of Washington traffic, and many suggested alternate sites, such as the old Black Kettle restaurant and motel, for what was generally characterized as a welcomed endeavor. Supervisors say no The withdrawal of the application was made after the Supervisors began to comment. Hampton Supervisor Bryant Lee said that his phone had been "ringing off the hook" over the past two weeks, and that the majority of the calls were about the traffic impact of the proposed institute. He said that most did not oppose the concept, but did oppose its location, and he added that ’ there is no way I could go for the plan." Wakefield’s Roger Welch spoke of the need to balance property rights writh consideration of the impact of one's activities on others and he suggested that, because of the weight of opinion against the application, "the proper thing to do would have been to withdraw." He also expressed disappointment in the actions of the Planning Commission and said that his opposition was not because of traffic, but because the application itself "does not comply with the Comprehensive Plan." Stonewall-Hawthorne District Supervisor Bob Anderson joined the others in opposing the application. He too said that phone calls received were heavily against the location of the proposed institute and its traffic impact, and he added that he wished that it could be located elsewhere. At that point, and before Chairman Pete Estes had an opportunity to speak, Mr. Cole said that it could be located elsewhere—in another county—and he withdrew the application. Other activities • Interim Superintendent of Schools Helen Williams reported on the optimism of. administrators and teachers about the upcoming school year. She also noted that the new greenhouse will be in place before the start of school, and she announced that two school buses and "seven or eight cars for parts" will be auctioned off on Aug. 22. • Mrs. Williams introduced new high school principal Roger Mello to the Board. Mr. Mello said that his vision is to make the high school, especially since so much money is spent on it, a focal point of our community. He also said that he wished to afford all students every opportunity—to go to any college that they wished and to focus on those who wanted to stay and "run our community." Mr. Mello told of the "tremendously talented people coming in" and he said that he would work to eliminate turnover in the schools by creating an atmosphere that would encourage teachers and staff to stay. • The Board unanimously approved the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board performance contract for the year. • County Administrator John McCarthy reported that most of the research had been competed and the field work started by Traceries Inc. in their historic survey work. He noted that forms were available in his office for anyone wishing to be included in the study. • The Board okayed the recommendation of a contract award to L. G. Zindel Inc. for Phase I work on the Sperryville Gateway Project in the amount of $98,970. The awardee was the low bidder of three responsive bidders, and the recommendation will be passed to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for their action. • The Board approved a resolution recognizing Amissville Fire and Rescue s Fiftieth anniversary. • The Board reappointed Rosa Crocker to the Recreational Facilities Authority. Clevenger’s From Page A1 News and Courier” described a brown-tinted haze enveloping Luray on Friday, May 11, 1934. It was dust, blown in from 1,000-miles away, from the mid-West during the great Dust-Bowl drought. Just a month ago, on Sunday, July 7, 2002, smoke from forest fires 900-miles away in Central Quebec, Camada, created an odd haze here. Dry pollutants can also arrive from nearby. In early November 2000, ash from wildland fires in the Shenandoah National Park coated cars, rooftops, trees, etc. Rain finally brought these pollutants to the ground. Similarly, pollutants arriving by water vapor have also traveled .great distant? before descending here as acid rain or snow. Vegetation, oxygen Once air-borne pollutants are here, vegetation is nature’s first line of defense. The Virginia Cooperative Extension Service describes how leaves and stems of trees and plants give off moisture, capturing dry airborne particles (smoke, dust, dirt), holding them until a rainfall or snowfall sweeps them to the ground. Leaves and stems also slow down air movements, so heavier dry particles have time to sink to the ground, where they mix with moisture there. The U.S. Department of Agriculture describes how trees and plants also take in carbon dioxide and put out oxygen. A single acre of trees can generate four tons of oxygen, enough for the annual oxygen needs of 18 people. This same acre of trees can absorb the carbon dioxide produced by a car driven 26,000 miles. In addition, vegetation interrupts and slows down rain and snowfall, giving water time to soak into the ground, rather than running off and eroding the landscape. Many developments, especially those near cities, totally clear-cut acres of land to ease the building of townhouses, condominiums, single-family homes, and commercial space. By eliminating so much vegetation, a line of defense in counteracting pollutants is degraded. The soil and its layers Once on the ground, polluted rainwater encounters nature’s second line of defense, the soil. Here, such rainwater is joined by pollutants making their way into or along the ground as part of runoff, spills, or human application. These might be from specific sites, such as benzene from a gasoline spill. Or, from a large area, such’as heavy metals in sludge applied to farmland. Much comes from highways, parking lots, and sidewalks. This runoff includes oil and other liquid hydrocarbons leaking from vehicles; heavy metals from engines, brakes, transmissions, or from abrasion of tires and brake linings. De-icing salts put down by homeowners, stores, or highway departments under*' snowy and icy conditions become part of runoff. Overall, there are about 90 pollutants of concern that soil might be called upon to clean up. How does it handle this situation? Under ideal conditions, soil consists of four layers before reaching bedrock. Water percolates through these layers, being cleansed as it goes, especially by the roots of vegetation. Some, soils do a better job than others; and the more time it takes, the better. The first layer consists of leaves, twigs, animal remains, and other material that is organic. This layer is a few inches thick, starts the cleansing process, and eases water down to the next layer. If it becomes saturated, runoff begins. The second layer Second is the topsoil, which in our locale is generally only three to four inches thick, much having been lost previously by erosion over endless decades. It is where living animals, bugs, plant roots, and endless trillions of microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts, molds, fungi, algae, viruses, etc.) are concentrated. It takes hundreds of years to form an inch of topsoil. Most developers bulldoze topsoil into huge piles for later use. Others sell it and people are left with the mostly dead dirt of the subsoil. In topsoil, microorganisms decompose organic material*' make available mineral , jQijtrients, eventually creating all manner of nutrients for plants and trees, sometimes to excess. Pollutants are worked over by the chemistry of organic components and minerals, using the air and water in the soil. Some pollutants are converted into nutrients for plant growth, or they might trigger chemical reactions that nullify the pollution. They could even cause new pollutants to form, such as sulfur dioxide triggering soluble aluminum that gets into streams and kills fish. After being filtered through the topsoil, water may flow somewhat clear to the third layer, but still contain some pollutants. The third layer The third layer is the subsoil, with more roots. Here, dissolved minerals and nutrients washed down by slowly descending water undergo further filtration and change, but there is not much organic material available. Most of the material leached from the topsoil stops in this area, which may be about two feet thick. The fourth layer The fourth layer contains no organic material, just weathered stone from the bedrock, with lots of minerals. Water getting this far may pick up an odd taste, smell, or leave a deposit, i.e., iron, copper, etc. | Eventually, water reaches bedrock: granite, basalt, quartzite, limestone or sandstone. Water then seeks small cracks and fissures to descend further. . . Transit time through soil takes years, decades. > Water percolating through soil in the Shenandoah National Park may take 10 years to reach a stream lower down. A very deep aquifer may receive water that has traveled downward for 10,000 years. Surface water Surface water is nature’s third line of defense against pollution. Streams, ponds, reservoirs, and especially wetlands act on pollutants by diluting them. Heavy contaminants sink to the bottom. Wetlands are very effective due to their mix of vegetation, soil, and surface water. Again, the interaction of the biology of microorganisms and the chemistry of organic components and minerals seeks to oleanse the water, but many times the process; is overwhelmed by excessive pollution or nutrients flowing in from the nearby land. How do these three lines of nature’s defense against pollution work specifically in the Clevenger’s Corner area and in Rappahannock County? Next time. Correction: in the last article, a sentence should have read, “By 2004, Virginia could be furnishing over 30 percent of the entire increased national demand for electricity.” This is one of a series of articles about Clevenger’s Corner and its potential impact on Rappahannock County.

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 k Real Estate/B8 August 7, 2002 COUNTRYSIDE Section B www.timescommunity.com In Brief Quilting group now forming The Rappahannock Quilting group will start their new season on Sept. 10. The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Rappahannock Library on US 211. The season is September through May. This season will begin by making a Log Cabin block and quilting it. Whether you have quilted before or would like to learn to quilt, all are welcome to join. For more information contact Charlotte Laing at 937-3511. An evening with Ben Jones Barbara Stockton is hosting an evening of conversation with Ben Jones on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 7 until -9 p.m. at her home in the Town of Washington. Ben and his wife Alma will be especially looking forward to meeting people who've not. h$d the chance at other meet and greets in the county to talk to l\4r. Jones and get their questions answered. Refreshments will be served RSVP only, Barbara at 675-2478 or Rosie 675-3163 or Hank 675-3515. “The Wonders of Wood” on exhibit The Middle Street Gallery presents a group show entitled “The . Wonders of Wood.” On exhibit through Sept. 1 are works by local artists which employ wood as medium or explore the idea of wood as theme. You’ll see a crosssection of techniques, including furniture, sculpture, painting, and drawing, that simultaneously uphold tradition and stretch existing boundaries. The gallery is open every Friday through Sunday between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. It is located on Middle Street in the town of Washington next to The Inn. Call the gallery at 675-3440 for more information. August trail rides slated The Rappahannock Hunt will continue with its summer trail ride series on Sunday, Aug. 18 at Clark Gate at Woodville at 10 a.m. On Sunday, Aug. 25 the ride will be held at the home of R.J. and Hope Inskeep, Culpeper at 10 a.m. followed by a picnic. Those attending should bring a side dish or dessert. The rides will be moderately paced with jumps optional. Light refreshments will be provided. Cost is $15 per rider. Tor further information and directions contact Janet O’Keefe, MFH; ?it 547-2993 or Barton Hitchcok at 825-6859. Band Boosters plan meeting The Rappahannock Band Boosters will meet on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. in the RCHS Bandroom. Up for discussion will be the Band’s new marching at football games, the fund raising opportunities for 2002-03, changes in the high school and middle school band programs and the upcoming book day and band camp needs. All parents regardless of what grade your child is currently In are invited to attend. Blessing of the Vines celebration planned ' The 25th anniversary honoring the " Blessing of the Vines celebration will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. at Oasis Winery in Hume. The processional and blessing are free. The wine dinner will be $85 per person. Oasis Winery will orchestrate Its annual processional through the vineyards with a blessing of the vines with holy water by Knighted Padre Skeris of the Holy Catholic Church prior to the annual harvest. This portion is co-sponsored by the Knights of the Vine. For directions and information call .1-800-304-7656. A challenge becomes a work of art By Meredith Gorfein Rappahannock News Writer How does a work of art happen? In this case and perhaps in all cases it grew. It began with the leg of a dining room table and a challenge. The dining room table had been designed and built by Peter Kramer Cabinetmaker and the challenge came from Gregory and Nancy Eamheart who became the owners of the table when they bought the Metten’s home on Tiger Valley Road a little over a year ago. The previous owners had used one of the large first floor rooms as an exercise studio. The now empty sunlit room seemed like the perfect place for a pool table (both the Eamheart’s enjoy pool and Mr. Eamheart recently muttered something about visions of being a “pool shark”). The leg, called a “wishbone” leg, with its inverted curves, soft and sharp edges, became the beginning of the design challenge for Peter Kramer and his crew of two, Sam Dwyer and Michael Saulnier. Even finding the right materials would prove to be a challenge. The legs had to be Tiger Maple and the sides and rails of Quilted Maple. The entire process took well over a year from the challenge to the first break of the balls. The Earnhearts first became admirers of Peter Kramer’s work through a Windsor chair in Elaine Kramer’s shop, Talk of the Town. They had been looking for a Windsor chair for some time, and seeing and sitting lead eventually to the greatest design, engineering and building challenge presented to Mr. Kramer and his craftsmen to date. Part of the challenge was to create a pool table in complete harmony with the house. The pool table needed to belong in this elegantly designed open house as flawlessly as the kitchen, staircase, walls and windows. It also had to fit with Kramer’s other pieces of furniture in the house, and it had to function as a pool table. With some appreciation for the enormity of the challenge, Peter Kramer and his crew accepted and began on a truly collaborative effort. The building begins Peter Kramer is willing to take the credit for the design, planning, organizing and finding and purchasing of the materials. He gives full credit and appreciation to Sam Dwyer for the crafting of this work and to Michael Saulnier’s finishing which made the table come alive. Sam Dwyer who has been with Mr. Kramer for 17 years was intimidated at first, and getting educated on pool table standards was the most challenging part of the project for Rappahannock News Photo Meredith Gortein READY TO PLAY: The Kramer pool table, designed by Peter Kramer was built by craftsmen Sam Dwyer and Michael Saulnier. him. He knew from the start that it would come together, and that it would be difficult; he just didn’t know how to build it. When finished, the pool table was visually as Mr. Kramer had designed it, but much homework on pool table standards and construction, thinking through engineering problems and figuring and refiguring angles took place before the first sawdust was drawn. From the time Mr. Dwyer began to let the sawdust fly until the saws were quiet, almost three months of constant work were spent in the actual building of the pool table. Working together as a team they mostly solved the problems before they became mistakes. Nothing was miscut, no wood was wasted and there were no disasters. According to Mr. Dwyer, the Kramer shop always over-engineers and this was no exception. Compared to the plans for the underpinnings of the Brunswick pool tables which Mr. Dwyer was studying as homework, the structure they built was twice as strong. No wimpy underpinnings on this pool table. It took over a month just to build the subframe or the underpinnings — multi-layers of handfit and laminated pieces of wood. “This is massive,” he said. Mr. Dwyer said that in 20 years of furniture making this was his most challenging piece. Because it is a pool table, it had to be incredibly stable and strong but had to be built so that it could come apart in order to be moved. A sculpture comes to life Michael Saulnier’s job was to make the pool table - the sculpture — come to life. As Mr. Dwyer finished a piece, Mr. Saulnier began his work. Each piece was sanded smooth so that there was no rough spot anywhere and then a sealer coat was applied. A couple of coats of heavy varnish were sprayed on with more sanding in between each coat. Finally all of the visible surfaces were waxed until they gleamed and only then did it became clear why the choices of both the Tiger maple of the legs and Quilted maple of the sides and rails were so essential. Both Sam Dwyer and Michael Saulnier have been cabinet makers all their lives and have come from cabinet making families. The move The finished piece weighs close to 1600 pounds with each of the four legs weighing easily over 80 pounds. The slate top was over 800 pounds. When ready to move the pool table from the shop to its new home, four professional movers were called in. They couldn’t budge it. Finally seven men were gathered, and even with the slate, the sub-table, the top rail and sides removed, leaving only half of the table remaining, they were just barely able to move it. The Earnheart’s had hired Zindel Construction to “beef up” the floor in the studio so that it would take the enormous amount of concentrated weight. Only a very small amount of jockeying the table on the carpet especially chosen for the room and pool table was necessary — for which the men were eternally grateful. But does it play? Greg and Nancy Earnheart verify that it plays perfectly as a work of art and as a pool table. The table is dead level, there is the right amount of bounce in the cushions, you can get a straight shot from any angle on the table, the pockets are tight, the ball return is engineered perfectly and it’s a challenging table to play. This is a professional’s table. Bob Tuthill of Winchester, a dealer of pool and billiard tables and the installer of the one-inch slate top to the table, was just blown away by the Kramer table. In Sam Dwyer’s view and giving credit back to Peter Kramer, this table was so well proportioned and designed, it would be a work of art even if no one ever played pool on it. And according to Mr. Earnheart, “this piece of art is flawless and is wholly in harmony with its surroundings. It totally belongs in this house.” He finished by saying, “This complicated piece of artistry and craftsmanship exceeded all of our expectations.” 4-H Day Camp — exciting adventure for over 115 Annual event possible through volunteers By Hazel Zinn-Day 4-H Program Support Technician, Senior The Rappahannock County 4-H Day Camp Program had over 115 people in attendance. Every day, campers attended three classes ranging from Fishing to Nature and Cooking. Campers got to experience different areas of the 4-H program under the talented leadership of wonderful adult volunteer and teen leaders. Wanda and Sam Snead brought their llamas to camp to share with the Pet Care Class, and the entire camp had the opportunity to meet the llamas. After a swim in the pool and lunch, the campers enjoyed afternoon programs which included a campfire sing a long, a puppet show, the retiring of the American Flag ceremony which taught the campers about the American Flag, and the ever popular carnival with face painting, balloon animals, throwing water balloons at your teen counselors, fortune telling, and pinata busting. Through the support of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office’s “Christmas ip July” program, a number of campers were given the opportunity to attend this camp that may have been unable to attend otherwise. The Rappahannock County 4-H Day Camp program has wonderful volunteer leaders. Without their support, we wouldn’t have a 4-H Day Camp. If you are interested in making a difference in the life of a youth, please call the Rappahannock County Extension Office to volunteer, 675-3619. 4-H DAY CAMP: Over 115 Rappahannock children participated in 4H Day Camp in June. Pictured above children perfecting their archery skills and also enjoying a painting session. Photos courtesy of Hazel Ztnn-Day

Association session planned The 174th annual session of the Ebenezer Association of Old School Primitive Baptist will be held Aug. 9. 10 and 11 beginning at 10 a.m. each day at the fire hall in Washington. Lunch will be served each day. 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. 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. Homecoming, revival planned Slate Mills Baptist Church will have revival services and homecoming Aug. 11-14. On Homecoming Sunday, Aug, 11 Rev. Virgil Wilson will speak at the 11 a.m. service followed by dinner. At 7:30 that evening Rev. Jon Heddleston will preach. Other speakers for the week include Rev. Trey Hensley on Monday; Rev. Marshall Braylo on Tuesday and Rev. Sandy Martin on Wednesday. There will be special singing each evening and Slate Mills Baptist Pastor Randy Maki and congregation invites the public to attend. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Aug. 5-9: Vacation Bible School at £:30 p.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Musical concert at Bethel The men's chorus from Beulah Baptist Church in Eggbornsville will be in concert on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville. The program will be in memory of Deacon Edward King and Deacon William K. Edwards. Rev. Forrest Freeman is pastor of Bethel Baptist and Deacon William Parker is the sponsor of this event. The proceeds will benefit the Cemetery Club. Lunch will be served following the morning service. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 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. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Aug. 11 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. 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 Pomecoming, revival planned Revival and homecoming services will be held at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Aug. 11-14. On Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. Dr. Dan Gregg of Texas, former pastor of Mt. Lebanon Church, will be preaching. On Aug. 12 revival services begin with a different theme each evening. Monday will be “Family and Friend Night” (pack a pew); Tuesday will be “Children and Youth Emphasis” and Wednesday will be “We Love Jesus”. All evening services begin at 7:30 p.m. and all are invited. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Hymn sing, Aug. 10, 7:30 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. “Fun Fest ” planned Novum Baptist Church, located in Madison County at the intersection of Routes 605 and 606, will sponsor a "fun fest” on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. There will be games, food, prizes and puppets. Novum hosts a sing-a-long on Thursday at 7 p.m.; Bible study at 7 on Wednesday and choir practice on Monday at 7. For more information call 727-0125. Summer days melt away with ice cream: Homemade ice cream is scrumptious and simple to make. Ice cream makers come in a variety of styles, from inexpensive old-fashioned handcranked tubs to more expensive electric models. Choose the one that best fits your needs. Visit your local department store and you will find a variety of ice cream makers to choose from, and most work rather well. The less expensive large quantity ice cream makers do a fine job but require several pounds of ice and rock salt for each batch. The smaller countertop compressor-run models do a fine job, and they don’t require the often-messy rock salt and ice. With these makers, you just freeze the bowl, pour the ice cream mixture in, and turn it on. The bowl is a special canister with a liquid refrigerant sealed between the walls. To make the most of your homemade ice cream experience, here is a delicious recipe combining summer’s finest fruit and vanilla cream: Homemade peach ice cream 1 cup chopped fresh peaches 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch r | Sperryville. | By LISA RAMEY 987-9109 ■ ■ ■■ ■ . ■■. 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups whole milk 2 large eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cups half and half Combine the peaches with 1/4 cup of sugar and chill. Combine one cup of sugar with the cornstarch and salt. Blend the milk in gradually. Cook on high until thick, stirring often. Slowly whisk the hot milk mixture into the beaten eggs. Cook until thick and creamy. Chill thoroughly. Add the vanilla and cream to the mixture. Stir in the peaches. Freeze in an ice cream maker (in batches if necessary) following the manufacturer’s directions. Makes about 1 1/2 to 2 quarts. If you are craving ice cream, but don’t have an ice cream maker, a trip to the local supermarket can satisfy your hunger. Here are a few tips to remember to keep your storebought ice cream fresh and delicious. • When buying ice cream, don’t buy a sticky container. The ice cream might have thawed at one time and been refrozen. • When grocery shopping, pick up your carton of ice cream last. Some stores have a convenient layout with dairy and frozen foods located at one end of the store. Start at the opposite end and work your way toward the frozen foods. • To prevent opened cartons of ice cream from forming ice crystals, place a piece of plastic wrap right on the surface of the ice cream, making it as airtight as possible. Close the carton well and return to the freezer. Ice cream tastes fresher when sealed properly. • For an elegant touch, serve ice cream from a carton in slices instead of scoops. An electric knife works well and the slices make a beautiful presentation for a crowd. • Add a personal touch to your store-bought ice cream. Soften the ice cream just enough to be able to stir in your family’s favorite treats: chopped nuts, pieces of candy, miniature marshmallows, .or crumbled cookies. Returp ;to! the freezer until firm. Then serve yummy bowls of your specially made ice cream! While we all know how wonderful ice cream tastes, did you also know you can eat ice cream every day to get healthier? According to Prevention Magazine, if your body doesn’t get enough calcium, fat cells are triggered to store more fat. In a recent study, people get- . ting their calcium from dairy products lost a much higher percentage of weight than the 1 people on calcium supplements. , Other health benefits to a. daily bowl of ice cold calcium include: builds stronger bones, lowers high blood pressure, fights colon cancer, cuts stroke . risk, boosts immunity, and . helps prevents kidney stones. * Enjoy a favorite summer ritual that’s both tasty and healthy. Pick some fresh fruit from the orchard and dust offyour ice cream maker. Gather . the family on the back porch and wait patiently for the first taste of summer’s coolest concoction. ■. Have a wonderful week, and please call me with your news, or send news via e-mail tolramey@earthlink.net. . , Amissville youth attend conference :; Here are a few things to do to beat the heat this week; stay in a pool, stay in the airconditioning or go to the beach! The Youth at Amissville Baptist Church went to YEC (Youth Evangelistic Conference) this week. On Sunday morning, they took over the morning service to tell all what they have learned this summer under Mike Letsen’s direction as the Summer Youth Director. Mr. Letsen is leaving us to go to Law School this year the youth will surely miss him. Charlotte and Wes Mills, Pat and Patty Galloway and Debbie and John Ferdetta have done a great job with the youth this summer. If you have any items that you are considering getting rid of or about to clean out a basement or garage, J Amissville By AMY HITT 937.3401 call the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department. They are accepting items for their fall auction and can use any items in good working order and you can use it as a tax donation. Call J.B. Carter at 937-4218 for more information. The Rappahannock Athletic Association Board of Directors open elections for the 2003 spring season are scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10. If you are interested in serving on the board or I Have something to say about public issues? Write a letter to the editor! would like to vote for the new board members attend the open meeting at 7 p.m., at Stuart Field Concession Stand. All parents, coaches, umpires and sponsors are eligible to vote in the election. Your participation in the voting is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, call Randy Johnson at 347-5624. Happy birthday greetings to the following people: Noah Wood, Jennifer Green, Allison Magee, Jessica Nawrocki, Kevin Martin, Katherine Wood, Tammy Terwilliger, Michele Herbert, Neal Curtis, Doris Jenkins, *, Vera Hodge, Jamesly Dennis, Mary Magee and Lisa Morrison (who will be older I than me this year). . Also: Teresa Poe Myers* Kay Scruggs, Nelson Burner, , Carrington Smith, JenniferGreen, Gloria Hitt, Cindy* Chapman, Amy Hitt, Sandra, Davidson, Hannah Kloppand Linda Torrance. ',", j>. Happy anniversary wish-, es to Amanda and Joh/i Hitt Jr., Bill and Nora Segrest and Steve and Cipdy, Chapman. >. Have nice week and call, me or e-mail me with,your, news at amyrappnews@aol.cqrq • Black Oak to host : ;: A __•_ if *• J,:-, , Association meeting The Ketocton Association of Regular Baptist Churches will be meeting for their 236th session with the Black Oak • •1 Regular Baptist Church, located on Route 729 on Friday 1 and Saturday, Aug. 16 and 17. Elder Wayne Richards is Moderator with Mrs. Marie Atkins serving as Clerk. r. ’ All members of Regular Baptist Churches 4n ' Rappahannock County and friends are invited. < 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 MAIM ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Covp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 8254)937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING" U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 What a tranquil scene as this striking , riverboat flows along peacefully under a sunny southern sky. Yet, ; with the flip of a switch its engines can power up to go against the flow... wnatever is required for the safe and timely delivery of trusting passengers to their destination. Yes, it does seem easier to “go with the flow.” Life tempts us all. Yet, in the long run, it is worth the effort to rev up our engines and go with God's flow. In God s Holy Word, we read...”be attentive to my words...keep them within your heart...Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." (Proverbs 420-23) When in doubt as to the direction you will take, ask yourself; “Is this what God wants of me?” Do you know God’s will for your life? Why not begin this week by attending His sanctuary and learning about the power His word can provide. Go with God's flow for the strength of your spirit. 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Fire department to host crab feast The Reva Fire and Rescue Building on Birmingham Road will be the place for a crab feast this Saturday, Aug. 10 beginning at 3 p.m. and serving until 9 p.m. With the crab platter, hush puppies, cole slaw and a beverage will be served. They will also be serving pork- barbecue platters, these also include cole slaw, hush puppies hrid a beverage. For those of you 'who don’t like these two platters, hot dogs and a variety of desserts will be available. For more information call 547y2D2687 and on Saturday call 547y2D3764. All you crab eaters go out and support the fire company and enjoy a great meal. ’ The Reva Fire Hall was the setting for the Fifth Conference and Summit Meeting of the Rappahannock River Basis recently. ‘ John Lillis of Culpeper was a Thursday evening guest of Mr. and -Mrs. Ray Frazier and sons of T\irkey Ridge Road, whose other callers were Mrs. Sue Warner and son, Alex. Mrs. Frazier and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Monday, callers of Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Condolences go out to the family of Miss Gladys Jenkins, formerly of Slate Mills, who at age 81 passed away at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center bn Friday. "The congregation along with their pastor, Rev. Sandy Martin of New Salem Baptist Church invite the public to their Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. At 7 p.m. on Tn'efedhy they have choir practice 'and Bible study each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Martin* will be guest speaker for revival services at Slate Mills Baptist Church, on Wednesday, Aiig. 14. *' Congratulations to Miss Mah’dy Shairee Rankin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rankin of Slate Mills, whose engagement of Jacob Clifton Sisk of Leori has been announced by her parents, with the wedding being-planned for September. • Our deep sympathy is extended to Mrs. Linda Hitt of Yearwood Drive and Ray Owens of Reva and their families upon the lqss of their brother, Mr. Roy “Pete* ©wens, who passed away at hi£residence in Culpeper last Thursday. A'reminder that our neighbors-'in. Woodville at the Five Forks ^Regular Baptist Church are having Vacation Bible School this week, beginning at 6:30 p.m.each evening through Friday. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Friday luncheon "guest of her niece, Mrs. Janet Peregory and children, Joseph, and Jennifer. . The Children’s Theater of \yindmore Foundation will per BOSTON Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 form Bugsy Malone this Saturday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. in the Culpeper County Middle School. These young children participated in the children’s workshops earlier in the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier returned home Thursday after attending a week of meetings in Savannah, Ga. On Aug. 10 starting at 7 a.m. there will be a yard sale at Soutter’s Flowers and Gifts, Main Street, Culpeper for the benefit of little four month old, Kaleb Bears, who is in the University of Virginia Hospital. Belated birthday wishes go out to a well known figure, Mr. Giles Miller of Culpeper, who celebrated his 99th birthday last week, having been bom in 1903, the same year as the Henry Ford car line was introduced and the Wright Brothers made their first flight. Air Force Major Daniel Nickerson, a 1982 graduate of Granite Hills School in California, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nickerson live here in Boston is now Commander of the 805th Computer Systems Squadron at Scott Air Force Base in Bellesville, 111. The public is invited to attend homecoming at Slate Mills Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 11 with Rev. Virgil Wilson of Culpeper as guest speaker for the morning worship service. Other ministers will preach for the revival services each evening at 7:30 through Wednesday. The tenth year reunion of the graduating . class of Culpeper County High School will be meeting this Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Remington Lions Club Building in Remington. For other information call 825' 5668.’ " Mrs. Margaret Buraker has returned to her home after a stay of nearly a week in University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. Birthday greetings go out to Terry “T.C.” Cubbage who celebrates his day tomorrow, Thursday. Wedding anniversary wishes are extended to close friends, Elder and Mrs. Nelson Pettit of New Market, who celebrate another year together, Sunday, Aug. 11. Have a great week. Seth Jameson Ervin and Lauren Marie Sharp Lauren Sharp to wed in May 2003 Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Sharp of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Marie to Seth Jameson Ervin. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ervin of Dameron, Md. Both the bride and groom will graduate from University of Virginia in spring of 2003. Miss Sharp will obtain a nursing degree and Mr. Ervin is majoring in Aerospace Engineering. The couple will both be commissioned as officers in the United States Navy. Mr. Ervin plans to be a Naval Aviator and Miss Sharp will be joining the Navy Nurse Corps. A May wedding is planned. Ladies gather at Eastham home The United Methodist Women met last Monday at the home of Mrs. Janet Eastham. Those present were Louise McCulloch, Alice Pullen, Mary Frances Bywaters, Candy Lamma, Ashleigh Lamma, Barbara Jenkins, and Ardis East. Major Cowgill returned to his home last week after being a surgical patient at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. We wish him a speedy recovery. The annual community breakfast will be held at the fire hall on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8:45 a.m. Libby Bennett and M. H. Brady have returned to their respective homes after spending a week on vacation visiting their brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Harlen Jones at Clermont, Fla. Bob Curtis and daughter, Tiffany of Tulsa, Okla. arrived on Friday to spend a few days with his mother, Mrs. Mary Curtis. Joining them over the weekend was Jim Curtis of Linden. Jean Lillard has returned after spending a vacation with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smith in Tempe, Ariz. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 John Farrar welcomes the public. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The public is welcome. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb will deliver the message. Bill, Joanne and Elizabeth Welch were entertained at Dulin Hollow Estate, home of Bob and Deborah Miloslavich, Tuesday evening and a tour was given by Bob and enjoyed by all. Bill, Joanne and Elizabeth Welch and Kimberly Sealock of Amissville went to Splash Down Water Park in Manassas on Friday and spent the day swimming and dined out. Have a great week and give me a call with your community news for the Flint Hill column. \I wante d to do things my way I: never dreamed a hospital would let me.” ' "rx -m Jelia and Mol% Harwood Rappahannock, with tindy Curti&RN, ^ }<?ta Owey, RN, and Aurafia Hidalgo, RN. pgr “I'll admit right now, I didn't want to have my baby in a hospital. 1 have strong feelings about what childbirth should be, not for me, but for my new baby. 1 wanted her birth as natural as possible, but once I developed gestational diabetes, 1 wanted the safety we could both enjoy at Culpeper Regional Hospital. “I feared that when things got intense, they’d revert to their standard procedures and forget the special considerations we’d discussed. But they never did. They didn’t simply tolerate my wishes, they supported me. When it came time to push, I was surrounded by a ring of nurses who all were encouraging me. They were so flexible, and 1 had the kind of childbirth experience I’d hoped for. Culpeper Regional has created an atmosphere where new moms are respected. I think that’s pretty wonderful.’’ "The best medicine my doctor practiced was listening." Culpeper Regional Hospital 83 Promoting health. Preserving community. 501 Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 829-4100 wwvv culpeperhospital.com Upcoming Events Sperryville Methodist to host picnic Members of the Sperryville Methodist Church would like to extend an invitation to the Rappahannock community to attend a church picnic on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock Park. Food will be provided. CPR class offered A child and infant CPR certification class will be held on Aug. 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Child Care and Learning Center. Pre-registration is required. For more information/registration call Lisa Pendleton at 987-8637. Foxhunting survival clinic set The Rappahannock Hunt is pleased to present Oliver Brown’s annual foxhunting survival clinic on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Hunter’s Haven at Reva. The clinic is geared to help horse and rider survive in the hunt field and each horse/rider is assisted at their level of ability. Lunch and refreshments are included. The morning session is from 9 to 11 a m. and the afternoon session will be conducted from 1 to 3 p.m. Entry fee is $50. For more information call Oliver Brown, MFH at 5472810 or Janet O’Keefe at 547-2993. Celebration at ECOW Come celebrate the harvest of the “Tomato”' at the Epicurious Cow on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. Over 20 varieties of tomatoes, eight assorted goat cheeses and wines paried to perfection sampled by Klaus Witteaur from Select Imports will be featured. For more information call 675-2269. Dances planned at Town Hall There will be dances of Universal Peace, or Sufi Dancing, at the Washington Town Hall on Friday. Aug. 16 from 7-9 p.m. These dances are led by Mariah Dean and feature the live music of Smiggy Smith and others. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person. For more information call Karen Loving at 547-2596 or Rob Sherwood at 987-8596. Tribal belly dancing offered Tribal belly dancing with Charmaine Lee will be held at the Washington Town Hall each Wednesday now through Aug. 21. Cost is $15 for an hour and a half class from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Rehearsal afterwards for a half an hour for those interested in performing. Participants should bring a mat. Call 987-8219 for information. Clinic will be open Aug. 7 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, Aug. 7 and not again until Aug. 21. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Public Health Department Building. For information call 347-0394. Hike scheduled A “Second Saturday” hike, coordinated by Ragged Mountain Resource Center to trails in the Shenandoah National Park along upper Rappahannock River tributaries will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10 to White Oak Canyon-Robinson River. 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 midafternoon. 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. Bluemont series continues The Bluemont 2002 summer series will continue on Saturday, Aug. 10 with the Deanna Bogart Band at the old Warren Green in.downtown historic Warrenton. Requested admission 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. Health programs available The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following health promotion/screening programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center: On Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. there will be program by Arva Priola from the Disability Resource Center of Deaf and Hard of Hearing. On Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Judy Stevens will present a program, "As You Age.” On Aug. 20 at 1 p.m. Karen Gerndt of Culpeper Regional Hospital will present a program on skin cancer. On Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. there will be a blood pressure and blood sugar screening by Melinda Beach, Public Health Nurse. ; On Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. a Medicare Part B program will be given by Daivon Bruce. If interested in attending any of these programs participants ' should contact Anita Richards at 825-3100, extension #3321. The programs are supported in part by Piedmont United Way. CRH activities set The following workshops are scheduled through Culpeper Regional Hospital: Thinkin' about Quittin’ by appointment, call 829-4190 for information; T’ai Chi Chih Aug. 15, 20, 22. 27 and 29, for information call 829-4190; Arthritis and Exercise on Aug. 21, call 829-4190 for information and Mommy and Me on Aug. 21, call 829-4114 for information. Agent to visit in October Walt Phillips, the VA Claims Agent, will not be coming to the Culpeper VEC for his monthly visits in August or September due to other commitments. His next scheduled visit will be Oct. I 7. For additional information call 829-7430. Demolition Derby set Applications are now being accepted for the Demolition Derby to be held Saturday, Aug. 24 during the Page Fair in Luray and Rappahannock residents are encouraged to participate. Drivers must be 21 years of age. Cars may include any American made stock, hardtop automobile or station wagon. Official entry blanks are available by calling 743-4949. The fair runs from Aug. 18 through Aug. 24. Aerobic classes at Trinity Ongoing aerobic classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For information call Beth Levick at 635-6149. Civil War Days plan ned Plans are underway for the fourth annual Sperryville Civil War Days, which will be held this year on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22. Weekend events will include encampments by uniformed Civil War re-enactors. Musicians will perform the music of the Civil War era. Authors of Civil War books will discuss and sign their books at the Old Sperryville Bookshop. A street fair along Main Street will feature vendors of Civil War-related items. Vendors wishing to participate must reserve space before Sept. 1 by paying a $25 vending fee. For information, call Jim Gannon at the Old Sperryville Bookshop at 987-8444. or send e-mail to bookchurch@earthlink.net.

Bread in abundance By Rkv. Jerry J. Pokorsky Special to the Rappahannock News The thousands of people who were fed by the Lord in the miraculous multiplication of loaves must have pondered the meaning of the miracle. Who wouldn’t be incredulous? A wonder worker having the ability to provide for an abundance of foodstuffs would be useful indeed. But how useful and in what way? A foodstuff wonder worker is just the kind of Messiah many in Israel were looking for. He would be useful in military campaigns. Supply lines could be eliminated. Wellnourished troops could surprise an enemy with great strength and versatility. Even the intimate friends of Christ, the Twelve Apostles, expected the Messiah to establish his kingdom through force. But Christ made it clear that the kingdom of God would not be established by military conquest. When the Apostles James and John asked the Lord to call down fire from heaven to destroy his enemies in Samaria, the Lord rebuked them and (perhaps with amusement) gave them the surname, “sons of thunder.” In the Garden of Gethsemane, the Lord warned the swordwielding Peter that he who “lives by the sword, dies bv the sword.” When tempted by the Devil in the desert, the foodstuff wonder worker himself insisted that “Man does not live on bread alone.” While the ministry of Christ certainly includes a compassionate ministry to the poor and hungry, the multiplication of the loaves must point to another kind of abundance. But the whole picture can only come into focus by harmonizing the Gospels according to Catholic tradition. Immediately following the miraculous multiplication of the loaves, St. Matthew reports the account of Jesus walking on the water and calming the sea as well as the frayed nerves of the Apostles being tossed about in the boat. He gently chides them as men of “little faith.” But to the Jewish mind, Jesus’ mastery of the violent seas has great significance. The sea is a sign of chaos. The monsters of the sea represent the powers of evil. Only God has the power to overcome the chaos and evil of the sea. Christ is revealing his divinity to his disciples. Immediately following the calming of the seas, according to Catholic tradition, is the “Eucharistic Discourse” in the Gospel of St. John. If the walking on the water reveals the divinity of Christ, the Eucharistic Discourse reveals Christ as the true “Bread of Life" who has “come down from heaven.” He promises “he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.” And despite the objections of his disciples who abandon him, he holds fast to this literal revelation: “For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.” This revelation is completed at the Last Supper when Christ — using words to be taken literally — says over simple bread and wine, “This is my body” and “This is my blood.” The Eucharist! The superabundance of bread Christ offers us is his very self under the appearances of mere bread and wine at Holy Mass. If the multiplication of the loaves reveals the compassion of Christ, it ultimately directs our attention to an abundance that will never fail. For “he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” Any abundance of bread cannot be more useful than that. Father Pokorsky is the priest assigned to St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Washington. It’s the BIGGEST SINGLE SALES EVENT In our History! Wefre throwing sticker prices out the window—and we’re piling HUGE discounts on top of Factory Incentives—to save you money! 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Thornhill selected for Leaders Conference Miss Brittany Thornhill of Boston was selected to attend the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) from July 29 to Aug. 8 in Washington, D.C. The NYLC is a unique leadership development program for high school students who have demonstrated leadership potential and scholastic merit. Miss Thornhill will be among 350 outstanding students from around the country to attend the Conference. The theme of the NYLC is The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of Today. Throughout the eleven day conference, Miss Thornhill will interact with key leaders and newsmakers from the three branches of government, the media, and the international community. “It’s wonderful to see high school students like Brittany Thornhill seeking out the National Young Leaders Conference in an effort to learn and take on leadership roles in communities throughout our country,” said Michael Lasday, Executive Director of the Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC), the organization that sponsors the NYLC. “The events of Sept. 11 prompted the urgent need to understand and exercise effective leadership. Those who participate in this program not only gain knowledge and experience in the nation’s capital, they leave with a sense of accomplishment and an increased ability to face the challenges of the future,” said Lasday. Highlights of the program include welcoming remarks from the floor of the U. S. House of Representatives and a panel discussion with prominent journalists at the National Press Club. Miss Thornhill will also meet with senators and a representative or an appointed member of their staff to discuss important issues facing the nation. Tb complement the schedule of special meetings and Brittany Thornhill j ►, briefings, Miss Thornhill will « also participate in a numberof leadership skill-building activ- . ities. In one role-play activity.' known as If I Were President;. students act as the President and Cabinet members • respoilding to an international * crisis. , . . , Students also participate in a judicial simulation, called Testing the Constitution, ’ m which they examine actual Supreme Court cases,. ,Tjie NYLC culminates with- the , Model Congress, in which*' scholars assume the roles pf.tl. S. Representatives, , ^nd debate, amend and VQtpj(<)n , proposed mock legislation. . • t' The CYLC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational grga?, , nization. Founded in 193.5, )t.v is committed to fostering jtr^d, inspiring young people tp. achieve their full leadership, potential. More than .,4D0 members of the U. S. Congress,/ join this commitment by serv-, ing on the CYLC HonoraryCongressional Board.,, ofi. Advisors. In addition, .njoj-e, that 25 Ambassadors frpm^ countries around the .world, participate in the Honorary Board , v„pf' Ambassadors. r, ^ , 7 Brittany Thornhill is a risVJ ing junior at Rappaharwpol^' County High School and 4$ the daughter of Cindy Thorqhijl ofBoston and C.G. Thornhill^, also of Boston. The Free Clinic serves the community : By Meredith Gorfein Rappahannock News Writer There are people even in Rappahannock who are falling between the cracks. They have no health insurance and cannot afford to buy it. They are referred to as the “working poor,” which simply means that they are working, they do not receive health insurance benefits from their employers, and their wages are not great enough to be able to afford health insurance. Often they and their families go without adequate health care. The Rappahannock Free Clinic is here to help. Its mission is to “provide excellent health care to people that do not have access to health care services.” And that includes people who are in-between jobs, those who have just moved into the area, farm workers and their families and those families experiencing temporary difficulties. Any person who resides in Rappahannock who has no health insurance and who lives in a low income household is encouraged to come to the Free Clinic for excellent primary health care and medicines. The Rappahannock Free Clinic operates out of the Health Department in Washington at the corner of Main Street and Harris Hollow Road. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. for signing in on the first, third and fifth Wednesday of every month. No one has ever been turned away, but they try to take no more than 12 patients per session. The Free Clinic is staffed by volunteer doctors, nurses and administrative staff. For every session there will be a doctor, at least three nurses and an administrative support staff providing care. The Free Clinic opened its doors in Rappahannock in January, 2001 and is the local office of the Fauquier Free Clinic. Many of the Rappahannock Free Clinic’s first patients had been going to Warrenton. '* • Services to R&pp&'-T hannock residents are still available at the Fauquier' Free Clinic every Thursday evening with patient rfegistration from 5:30 until”6:30' p.m. Fauquier is able to see' the first 40 patients. ' 1 1 ' Since opening in January,’ 2001, the Rappahanqock; Free Clinic has seen a total of 82 different patients, ^263' visits and 963 prescriptions for medicines. Thei'e has been an average of eight' patients per evening. The Free Clinic has six doctors who volunteer i their' time on a rotating ba>iS, a't roster of six nurses and 22" active administrative sup-’ port staff, all of whom volunteer their time and experience. They take pride in~the quality of the work they do’ and the care they give. For those who would like . to know how to be of assistance to this program,- to the people supporting it and to the people who are dependent on it, there are a'few; suggestions: The Free Clinic is supported entirely by donations from the community ~ ihdi-I viduals, civic organizations, churches, and the county government. Make "yourdonation payable to the! Fauquier Free Clinic and mail it to P.O. Box 3138, Warrenton, Va. 20186; r ; The largest expense by; far of the Free Clinic ismedicines and that expense! is great. Many of the; patients at the Free Clinic' have chronic conditions-like asthma or diabetes or high blood pressure. They_ need, these medicines to survive. As you make your second donation, earmark -iti for medicines; ...,... The largest fund raising event for the Free Clinio^* the Rappahannock Rough” Riders held this year ©it, Sept. 20. Join in, sponsbr a rider, be a rider, volunteer and donate again; » • To volunteer yourO serst vices or to gather more, information, phone 675-2525'.iril Rappahannock and lepvO ar message or call 540-347*0394 in Warrenton. / ...

Obituaries - JVC .£* r , •Presley Riley : :Born in county Presley J. “Tinker” Riley, 83, of White Post died Saturday, July 27 at Heritage Hall in Nassawadox. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, July 31 at I the Tumer-Robertshaw Funeral Home Chapel in Fro*i}/- ;Royal by Pastor Don Moulden. • fit* Riley was born Dec. 1, 19liJ in Rappahannock CcjVjtt-son of the late William Th<jw^s Riley and Sarah FeHSjltiley. He was owner of Riley’s Market until retirement and enjoyed hunting, traveling and horses. ■ Surviving are his wife, Geneva Riley; three sons, Jimmy Riley of White Post, Roy Riley of Hillsville and Roger Riley of Front Royal; a daughter, Carol Riley of White Pdst;. 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. • r'. ,"W. Abernathy Jr. * • - • Musician William Fred Abernathy Jr.,* 73, of The Plains died Sti£lcfa$, July 28 at Fauquier HdsjJital in Warrenton. Graveside services were conducted on Wednesday, July 31 at the Marshall Cemetery. • Mh r‘ Abernathy was ent^l^ed by WKCW in Warrenton in sales and promtottoiv. He was a countrywkfcterh musician and perfojrthed throughout the state. 1 Surviving are his wife, Na'ncy' J. Abernathy; three dau^fit^rs, Gwen Odum of Njjrthr Carolina, Caroline Johnson of Culpeper and Misty Hawn Fike of Kentucky; a "Ison, Billy Abernathy of Sf»(fc^tWille; two stepdaughters1, Mary Lee Edwards and Debbie Lunsford of The Plains and two stepsons, Edgar A. Lunsfbtfd of Unionville and Rob6H'Lunsford of The Plains. ' * IjldySton Funeral Home Inc.-^Marshall was in charge of tfte'trfTangements. Jimmy Griffin Woodville resident Jimmy Wayne Griffin, 53, of Woodville died Thursday, Aug'j-Jat Culpeper Regional Hosp%!.r " ‘ *-'* ■ * * * 1 Mr. Griffin was bora Oct. 7, 1948 in Arkansas, a son of Anpem Keener Griffin of DeJl^.Ajk. and the late Alton Jume$ (biffin. y Mr‘ Griffin was a retired vefeVpp’ of the United States Air Forpe, obtaining the rank of Master Sergeant. He was awarded numerous ribbons and. medals including Expert. Marksmanship Ribbon, both pistol and rifle, and the Air Forpe Good Conduct medal with sue oak leaf clusters. He was also a member and dpapop of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Mary Young Griffin; one son, Nath.apial James; a step-son, Samuel Jeremiah Mazur Sniit)i of Phoenix, Ariz., and two" step-daughters, Jessica Fionk Mazur Smith or Woodvjlle and Kelli ClineAutrey(of Culpeper. Viewtown social notes >- * Vlewtown •# By GLADYS DODSON ■ 937-4904 Edward Grigsby is home after being in an accident and is doing fine. ,;..Mrs: Annie Robertson has been'ill and we are glad to report" she is feeling better now. •» . Congratulations to Tina Elates' and Junior Corbin on their wedding on Saturday,” Aug. 3.-» - •Belated happy birthday to Briy Ffazier, who had his day on Aug-.'2. c. Have a good week and call me with your news. He is also survived by one brother, Jerry Griffin and his wife, Shirley, of Tennessee. Additional survivors include his first wife, Barbara; one son, James, and three daughters, Judy, Sarah and Elizabeth. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville with the Rev. Jon Heddleston officiating. Interment followed in Culpeper National Cemetery with military honors provided by the United Air Force. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Gladys Jenkins Born in Woodville Gladys L. Jenkins, 81, of Sperryville died Friday, Aug. 2 at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Oct. 20, 1920 in Woodville, a daughter of the late John Henry Jenkins and Betty Jane Jenkins. Miss Jenkins attended Culpeper Free Methodist Church. She is survived by one brother, James R. “Jim” Jenkins of Culpeper, and five sisters, Nina Rose Bane and her husband, Percy of Slate Mills, Nancy Meredith and her husband, Thomas and Ruth Leake, all of Culpeper, Margaret Weaver of Banco and Ethel Jenkins of Madison. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Clarence Jenkins, Gid Jenkins, Henry Barnes Jenkins, John Thomas Jenkins and Andrew Jenkins, and two sisters, Martha Smoot and Marie Smoot. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Aug. 5 at Found and Sons Chapel with Rev. Mark Cook officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. Roy Owens Culpeper resident Roy Lee “Pete” Owens, 57 of Culpeper died Thursday, Aug. 1 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1945 in Loudoun County to the late William Benson Owens Sr. and Pauline Catherine Woodward Owens. Mr. Owens had been a member of Hazel River Assembly of God since 1993. He is survived by his wife, Ella Irene Owens of Culpeper, two daughters, Sherry Lynn Dodson and her husband, Albert of Fredericksburg and LInijiLzbicj ^UllOUCjlltl by Randy Minter THE FUNERAL TRADITION The English word “funeral” is derived from the Latin word “funeralis”, meaning torchlight procession. In fact, largely due to superstition, most funerals in ancient Rome were conducted at night, at which time an almost carnival-like atmosphere prevailed and men carried wax death masks of previously deceased family members. Like the Romans, the Greeks located their cemeteries outside city walls for reasons of sanitation and superstition. This necessitated a procession to carry the deceased to the cemetery. While bathing and dressing the dead fell to female family members, carrying the dead was assigned to the men. The Greeks even prohibited women from joining funeral processions unless they were over 60 years old or, if related by blood, over age 16. Funerals throughout the ages have brought peace of mind to many. At the Moser Funeral Home we know that planning a funeral can be difficult, but we also know how comforting it can be when you have the right help. That’s what we can offer, professionalism with compassion and care. Call 540-347-3431. 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. 24 hours a day. “To die is landing on some distant shore. ” - John Dryden Tina Marie Owens, and five stepchildren, Ella Dovell and her husband, Robert of Bealeton, Mark Burnham of Culpeper, Linda Montalto and her husband, Paul of Madison, Wis., Debbie Cadenhead of Richardsville aind John Wade Burnham and his wife, Leslie of Culpeper. Additional survivors include 14 grandchildren; six sisters, Irene Myers and her husband, William and Donna Schrum and her husband, Terry, all of Bealeton, JoAnn Curtis of Sumerduck, Evelyn Gray of Warren ton, Linda Hitt and her husband, Jr. of Boston and Lois Woodward and her husband, Bud of Culpeper and four brothers, William B. Owens Jr. and James E. Owens and his wife, Carol all of Warrenton, Clarence Owens and his wife, Joyce and Ray Owens and his wife, Diane, all of Reva. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Rocky Lee Owens. Funeral services were conduced on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Hazel River Assembly of God with Pastor Steve Dodson officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Jefferson ton. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Keyser turns 100 Happy belated Birthday wishes to Mrs. Addie Keyser, who had her 100th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 3. On Friday Margaret Burrell and Candy Ellis of Luray and Millie and Joe Dickerson of Lancaster, Va were visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser. Visitors on Saturday of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Linda Martin of Front Royal, Robert Pullen of Sterling and Nelson and Janet Jenkins. Sunday visitors were Donald and Pam Keyser. Michelle Keyser and Jim McFarlance of Alexandria, Leroy and Amy Keyser and sons. Austin and Dylan of Springfield, Aline Johnson. Daniel Keyser and Ruby Dwyer of Sperryville. Also her daughters, Marie Rutherford of Front Royal, Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill and Virginia Cloud were visitors. Mrs. Keyser appreciated the phone calls, cards, flowers and visits from her friends and relatives for remembering her on her 100th birthday. Mrs. Marie Brown of Woodville has returned home after being a patient in Fauquier Hospital at Warrenton for a week. We pray for a nice recovery. Best wishes to Mr. Fanning Baumgardner of Harris Hollow, who will have his day on Wednesday. Aug. 7. On Wednesday Mrs. Barbara Slack and Mrs. Ruth Clark visited Mrs. Marie Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Brown at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton and also visited Mrs. Elizabeth Settle at Overlook Rehab. Mrs. Edie Falls and children, Samantha and Robert of Woodville joined Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and Mrs. Barbara Slack for dinner on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Witts of Baltimore, Md. visited Saturday morning with Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mrs. .Witts’ mother, Mrs. Barbara Slack accompanied them back to her home in Baltimore after visiting here for eight days. Kenny Miller of Stafford and Mrs. Sarah Brown, Amanda Brown, Malik Brown and Bobbie Jo Brown returned home on Sunday evening after vacationing for eight days in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Erma Jenkins. Mrs. Alice Butler spent the weekend with Ilse Pierkes in Brushwood. Md., where they attended the family night and services for Barbara Gasiewicz in Arenue, Md. Mrs. Gasiewicz has spent time visiting here with Mrs. Butler and she also helped at the events at the Washington Baptist Church on several occasions. Our condolences to her family and friends and especially to Mrs. Butler. The two of them had been friends for many years. Mrs. Kathleen Lee of Flint Hill visited recently with Mrs. Addie Keyser and family. Maria Roemer-Kwon and son, Jason of New York was in the Town of Washington on Monday afternoon visiting with friends. Maria grew up in Gid Brown Hollow, attended Rappahannock Public Schools and always enjoy6 returning to the County for a visit with friends. The Washington Baptist Church will have a Sunday School picnic on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. at the Rappahannock Park. There will be horseshoes, volleyball, badminton, basketball, croquet, tennis and other activities available. Bring a covered dish and join in the fellowship and fun. 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Fence Painting 675-1117 Farm Services Fencing: Board. Spin Rail, Privacy, American wire. Barbed Wire High Tensile. Electric Fence Painting Agricultural Services & Consulting Piedmont I.and & Cattle Compnay Hodge Miller (540)272-4967 More of what you’re looking for. Get Into It' 540-675-3349 iappahannoch Ncuis FENCING FENCING High Tensile. Barb Wire. American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric. Split Rail Privacy Fencing Available Also Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager. 399-2688 HEALTH HEALING WITH LOVE Kathy Edwards, N.D., C.N.C. 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VA Bill Harris, Owner 540-675-3389 540-675-3880 Fax I .ktuscd Locally OviihiI & Operated RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon-Thus. 8 am to 8 pm Fri-Sat 8 am. to 9 pm Sunday: Closed Day of Rest 675-1066 Take out Available Find your new home With the Rappahannock Sews 540-675-3349 fiappahattnoc b Neim INTERIORS - FINE ART *&ctac 0?<vi*H' ‘TKirtti 0?o'i6e& %s Distinctive Interiors 25 Years Experience Creating Beautiful Homes 23 Gaschs Lane Castleton,VA 22716 540-937-2067 PET GROOMING • Pet Grooming • Pet Supplies • Precise Dog Food Georjean’s Grooming Mil West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton (540) 341-7699 ROOFING Specializing In Residential Homes Blue Ridge Roofing 54CMS31-0666 Small Engine Repair William’s Small Engine Repair A full line of service for farm equipment, lawn mowers, rototillers. weed eaters, chain saws and tractors. 540-675-2330 TV A APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service RCA Video Products Antennas 4 Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool 4 Roper Appliances U S Route 29. Madison (540) 948-2200 STORAGE SI’EKKYYILLt: $toka<;e ( O. Me Hawh ^on^c Ke*M»iy (o—rrrlel Rca»oaal»lc Kale* 540/987-8507 R«. I(NM. off I S. til KPi:RKimi.r„ va liMiil RAPPAHANNOCK TREE PRESERVATION Complete Tree Service and Stump Removal Licensed and Insured Lie #2705059737 540-937-3584 WELDING BICK’S CUSTOM WELDING (540) 675-1888 Commercial - Residential Construction - Farm General Wrought Iron gates & railings AI.SO SANDBIASTINC WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Wa ter Problems ? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Wat theaters, in stock installation Class ,4 Certified 540-675-3249 South Wales > Business & ^ Mini Storage^ New ► Units to C ' Choose - r From J' 7^ „ kV ' r y ^ > Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome.__ _ _ (540)341-7000

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AH persons ant hereby informed thal alt dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis . & i Rentals Apartments WASHINGTON: 2 BR, 1 BA, kitchenette, priv. ent., ground fir., no pets. $475 incl. util., sec. dep., ref. req. 540675-3410.between 3-7pm. ASHBURN FARM: Spacious 4 BR, 2.5 BA 4 yr. old SFH w/full bsmt. Exc. cond. 2 car garage, great yard. Less than 1 mi. to Greenway. Avail 8/1 $2,200. 703629-8206. 4 BR, 3 BA, like new on 5 acres. 12 mi. West of Winchester. $1200/mo. Sec. & lease. 540-8772988. CLEARBROOK, VA2BR, 1BA, 2 car garg, 5ac farmette, barn, fencing, $1100/mo. Sec, 540-955-4134 CUTE & COZY country home- 2 + BR, 1 BA, Ig. kit., newly decorated, brand new carpet, W/D, AC. On 1 ac., conv. loc. just off Rt. 7 Clarke Co. Non smoker, Pets OK w/ dep., incl. sep. storg. unit $1100/mo. Sec. dep. req. 540-955-3993 DC SIDE OF Warr., brk ranch, 5ac, fenced, X fenced, ponds, creek, 2 stall barn. 3BR, 2BA. FP, $1750. 540-4283944 until 7:25 or 540439-1900 after 7:25 HOUSE & BARN Near The Plains & Great Meadows 3BR, 1.5 BA, Country kitchen, all appl., heat pump/ac. Barn w/ hayloft, heated tack room, Vi bath, feed room. Max 3 horses. Avail July. $2000/month. Minimum 1 year lease. Call Kathy Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-4144 ROUND HILL/ Middleburg: Priv. 3 BR, 1.5 BA ranch, fen. back yrd., Ig. deck, fin. bsmt, storage bldg/ work shop, pet friendly. Avail 9/8. $1350/ mo. 540-544-2084. WATERFORD AREA: 3 . BR, 2 BA house w/ bsmnt. on quiet road in country. $1300 1 stall avail. 540-882-3231. WATERFORD: ENTIRE ground fir., country home, 2 BR, 1 BA, appl, $950/mo. Call 540-882-3686. ■m Mentals """>! ■ " TownhousM l __/ LEESBURG: 3 BR, 1 Vi BA, newly remodeled, shows great, convenient location in town, W/D, $1100. 703-401-9816. Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 COUNTRY LIVING! 3BR/2BA RANCH $104,900 All new construction! Over 1230 sqft home on landscaped lot w/ private drive. New I81 in West Virginia. Must see! Call builder 1-800-319-3967. rO BE BUILT! Beautiful 4BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car attached garage, full unfinished basement, on lovely 3+ acre lot, Rixeyville area. $275,000. Call 1-800-342-4226 or 540-439-3808 ask for Linda, owner/agent, Helm Real Estate. 133 Lots * Across* .AND WANTED for retirement home. 25+ wooded ac., bonus for stream. Referrals rewarded. 703-631-2040. 188 Commercial Solos Buildings for Lease: Warehouse: #6.000,6,600 or 9,987 sf Office: • 600,1700. 3,600sf Office Warehouse:# 72,701 d Buildings for Sale: • 7,739 sf 1-story, 2 ac. $385,000 • 18,615 sf office, 2 bldgs $1,500,000 VINT HILL BUSINESS PARK 540-347-6965 888-448-4332 Vint Hill Business Park • Finished commercial building sites for sale • Infrastructure in place. • Lots accommodate buildings from 13,000 to 200,000 sq. ft. • Tech Park community includes recreational amenities & residential • Avail. Spring 2002 Millennium Realty Advisers LLC BUYING? SELLING? Fauquier TimesDemocrat Classified s Have It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 208 Auctions AUCTION Thursday, August 22, 2002, 5:00 PM Rappahannock County Public School Bus Shop 6 Schoolhouse Road Bill Payne, auctioneer AUTOMOBILES: • 1985 Chevrolet, 4DR, SDN: parts • 1985 Chevrolet, BlIS (In running condition) • 1986 Chevrolet, 4DR, SDN: parts • 1986 SAAB, 4DR, SDN: parts • 1987 Nissan, 2DR, SDN: parts *2-1985 Fords, 4DR, SDN: parts • 1988 Chevrolet, Bus, (in running condition) • 1990 Chevrolet, 4DR, SDN: parts • 1992 Ford, 4DR, SDN: parts Equipment j :ORD 8N TRACTOR w/ new 5 foot bushhog. $3000 OBO. Sperryville, VA Call Phillip \ 540-522-9527 Ive msg Place Your Ad Today Call 347-4222 Fax 349-8676 IAADERIA CATTLE & Fence Company- Avail.' for fencing of most types. Call Carl 540937-3048 or 540-7183004 Hay Strata F««d I 5TALLMATS TRUCK LOAD sale thru Aug. Reg. $39.95 Sale $37.95, 4x6 size. While supplies last. Delivery wfcly. TRI COUNTY FEEDS. Marshall, VA. Area’s exclusive supplier for PennfiekJ Horse Feeds. All types of hay; bag shavings. 888-823-3337, 540364-1891. www. tricountyfeeds.com 248 UwmA; Garden SEARS CRAFTSMAN 23HP garden tractor w/ trailer, 50" deck, 1 yr old, $2250. 540-5474951 BOOTS: WESTERN & work boots from Justin, Double-H, ' Nocona, Texas, Dan Post, Sage, Abilene, Dingo. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540-4391395 Pets THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauauierspca.com e-mail spca@erois.com for a complete and up to date listing Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Fandtill, Rt 63^, Fast of Amissville Daily 8'(X) a m - 12:0() Noon, except closed Wed. & Sun. These wonderful dogs need a good home! Brock Topper "Brock" is a handsome, friendly, 1-2 yr. old neutered german shepherd mix. "Topper" is a sweet, gentle, 1 yr. old neutered sharpei/chocolate lab mix. Both dogs like children and other dogs. Come see them! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice mail) V_/ DIRECTV MINI-SATELLITE DISH 1 RECEIVERS $1.00 or 2 RECEIVERS $9.99 w/ FREE INSTALL Localchamete nowaraiabtel We beat all advertised prices. New subscribers onlyi Call for details 1-800-459-7357 F-11 MOVING SALE, office turn, 2 desks, credenza; exer equip; recliner $150; new dryer $100. 540-675-9938 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 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 ' --N, 273 **• ___ BLACK CAPPEO LORY: Hand feed. 8 wks old Beautiful, very sweet bird $800 703-7774070 BOXER PUPPIES AKC, shots, wormed, champion bloodline, tails docked, dew claws removed, vet checked. mate* and females available, six weeks old and ready to go Aug. 3. $550 each. To check out the puppies and their parents go to http://home.earthlink. net/~hf8043/ Call 703669-3011 or 304-7255271. BOXER PUPPIES: AKC. shots, wormed, champion bloodline, tails docked, dew claws removed, vet checked, males and females available, six weeks old and ready to go Aug. 3. $550 each. Call 703669-3011 or 304-7255271. LAB PUPS, AKC/OFA/ CERF, yellow, M/F, mild tempers, raised w/kids, champ field trial/ hunt lines, dew claws removed, wormed/ shots. 540-351-0797 Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 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 Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE #02-08-01 James E. Yates, III, owner of .9192 acre in Wakefield District, known as the old Foster’s Packing Shed (Tax Map 13, Parcel 89, zoned ’A’ - Agricultural) desires a Special Exception permit for an adaptive use of an existing structure - to use the old packing shed as a woodworking shop by his tenant, Ed Steshoski. Use allowed under Section 170-36H of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 17069B. 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 August 21, 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 above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present, at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 8-07, 8-14, 8-21-02 #445976 FOUND DK BROWN brindle bull terrier/Jack Russell mix. Female. Recent litter. Jeffersonton area 540-9873128 *--T7i 294 OKwawyt •- -.•... FREE CEMENT SLABS/ blocks of various sizes. U-haul. 540-428-2013 FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul. 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, VA. 540439-2607 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 >I'N 1 • LOST: EnglistY'Pei nter Dog. Female'White w/ lemon ears & face. 50 lbs. Wearing 2 tick coltars. Gib Browj) Hfiim Rd. Wed. 7/24. Reward. 540-987-9043 \ . - ,i r Legal Notices > V_-1BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINfA ; PURSUANT to Section 170-129' of the Rappahannock County Code and Sefction 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given fh§t Jhg Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing1 on1 Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider th& foh lowing application: SU #02-07-01 ,; Wilhelmina R. Price, Trustee, owner of 7 104.795 acres in Stonewall-Hawthorne District, known as Windy Hill Farm, 4923 Sperryville Pike, Woodville (Tax Map 50, Parcel 10, zoned ‘A’ - Agricultural and 'CConservation) desires a Special Use permit for an efficiency apartment (432 . sq. ft.) in an existing barn for family/ guest accommodation when needed. Use allowed under Section 170-36A of the * Rappahannock County Code; additional*'' * standards under Section 170-62F of the- - - • Code. 4 No applicant or other party in interest, arid np attorney for an applicant or party in . interest, shall initiate a contract with a member-of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a- private discussion in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal ’ or other matter pending before the BZ/t- fac* member of the BZA snail participate'in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar' contracts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contracts. _ ., , * "* *' r ' # 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;3(X PM.' Said application will be presented- to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse' for such recommendation as the Compiissjpn may wish to make pursuant to Section T7u55, if any. The above-named applicant, -adja-' cent property owners, and any other parties, desiring to be heard should be present <*at said meeting or should address their1 written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. • r BY: John W. McCarthy . T1 Zoning Administrator, , , 8-07,8-14-02 #445957

V_ 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 j Assistance* HEALTH BENEFITS $74/mo Family coverage Bob Burger 540-547-9164 800-509-8955 HOME MEDICAL EQUIP: 3-1' Wilet, 2 shower chairs* walker, bed w/trapeeze, lift chair. 540-937-7707. '-I*" ~ TOTAL GROUNDS . MAINTENANCE • lawn mowing e trimming e mulching e landscape design e planting • pruning CURRINLAWN CARE 540-547-9788 /W -h > M s CHEVY CAVALIER 02 Cpe,"T_5 only 8k mis, JEco-tech, 5sp, moon rf, loaded $74,987 Country Chevrolet 800-8525793_ c^evy Monte carlo ‘01 Only 29K miles. Red, V6, leather, moon rf. $17,755 Country Chevrolet 800-8525793. MERCURY COUGAR 1992; 3.8L, 72K mis, clean in & out, full .power;- keyless entry, needs nothing. $3900 540-347-3862 MITZ. MONTERO 91, 4WD, 20K mis on new 'motor, excel cond, runs •great. $3950. 540-3641815, or 540-364-2259 NisSAN ALTIMA GLE ’99 Only 40K mis, 4 cyl, AT, moon rf, loaded $11,977 Country Chevrolet 800-852-5793. NISSAN '96 SENTRA ,GXE, auto, AC, AM/FM ,cass,, PW, PL, just •turned - 100K miles, 'asking. $3Pf 5. Call 'Wayne or Chris evenings at 540-822-9345 SATURN '99 SL2, *dn only 49K mis, 4 cly, 5 sp, .loaded $9,385 Country Chevrolet 800852-5793. SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK 98. red, cruise AT, AC, CD/ cass.exc cond. $10,000 OBO 540-364-2201 VOLVO STATION WAGON '87, 145K mis. good cond, inspected. $1000, Perfect 1st car. Rae 540-987-9425 110 JEEP 01 WRANGLER Sport. Only 7K miles, 6cyl*. 5sp, AC, soft top, Gorgeous Sale$18,940. Country Chevrolet, 800852-5793. 23 FT. Shasta Travel Trailer: good cond., sleeps 8, A/C,oven/ range, fridge/ freezer, bathtub. $1500/ firm. 703-327-4359. MOfORHOME 96, 29' Tioga. Class C, new tlres/awning, 18kmls, like new. Warranty. $30,500 540-351-0727 HARLEY DAVIDSON •96,' H200, black, hwy pegs-, Buckhorn handle ' bars,,Screaming Eagle , Pipes, $7250. 540-9375454 HONDA CR80 EXPERT 2002: Brand New, only 10 hrs.. max riding. $2,800. Call 540-668J 64>C ' 6:00-9:00pm or , leave message. I —. Q40 L|ll' V-_____ J KAWASAKI ZX9 99 2700 mi., new battery, green/ black/ "purple, perfect cond, $7500 703-443-1798. ARfe CAMPER SHELL, 8', and other Dodge acessories Call 540439-9003 BRAND NEW BENCH seat for "85 %T Isuzu pickup. May also fit Chevy Luv & others. $50. (540)788-4626. Utility Vahid* CHEVY '00 TAHOE LS Only 34k mis, 4x4, V8, 3rd seat, loaded. On Sale! $27,983 Country Chevrolet 800-8525793. CHEVY TAHOE ’99, 4WD, 4DR, fully loaded. 40K mis, $22,500 540439-9026 CMC JIMMY SLT ’00 Only 55K mis, V6, AT, 4x4, loaded. 1 ownr, $16,985. Country Chevrolet 800-852-5793. ISUZU ‘96 RODEO LS Only 45k mis, V6, At, loaded, 4x4. Exceptionally clean $11,987. Country Chevrolet 800852-5793. JEEP CHEROKEE '91. 6cly, new tires, 4” lift, 5sp, 190K, all pwr, alarm, tint wind. $2000. 703-754-3516 TOYOTA RAV 4 *99 Only 40k mis, 4X4, LOADED, ‘L" pkg, loaded. $14,715 Country Chevrolet 800-8525793. TOYOTA 4-Runner LTD 97:must see, ex. cond., 4x4, tow package, fully loaded, 93 k, red/silver $19,500. 703-200-5646 675 Vrodta / CHEVY SILVERADO ‘99, PS, PB, AT, Z71 pkg, 124K mis, $13,500. Excel cond. 540-439-2716 or 540-829-0332 ask for Phil. CHEVY S10 '83. rebuilt engine, 5sp, $1000. 5403495954 FORD F-350 XLT '97: Power Stroke, 7.3 Liter" 12,000 lb. wench, auto, loaded. 58 K mi., $20,000. 571-233-1496. 94 TOYOTA T-100, 4x4 PU, At, AC, 87K mis, $7500. '89 Grand Prix AT, AC, 153K $800. OBO 540-347-7057 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ‘00 SE. Only 33K mis, V6, loaded, very clean. $14,997 Country Chevrolet 800-8525793. DODGE GR CARAVAN "93: Orig. own., all maint. rec., VG cond., runs great, V6, quad • seats, all pow., dual heat/ac, am/fm/cd, 10,000 mi. warr. left on tires. 157K. $3,500/obo. 703-327-4919. Chantilly 845 ^ i - ; 'k ■ ' MS 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 Apply. Call 540-347-0765 APPLETON CAMPBELL EOE Auto Mechanic Must have license. • LINE MECHANIC Salary & commission, excellent benefits. Come grow with us Mike Ryan Marshall Ford 540-364-1548 AUTO ★TOW TRUCK DRIVER Experienced Good pay! 540-347-9687 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep , TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 V___J 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/ Construction FT/Mln. 2 yrs. Exp for local work in Rappohannock Cty Call Chris@ 540-675-3154 CARPENTERS Local residential builder seeks carpenter and helper Excellent compensation for those with qualified experience in all phases. Please call 540-675-2104 CHIMNEY SWEEP Extremely high pay for resp, exp'd chimney sweep. Own truck/van req'd. Please call Ray 757-471-5555 CONSTRUCTION Commercial General Contractor now hiring commercial carpenters and helpers for work in the Warrenton area. At least 5 yrs. experience. Own transportation and tools required. Must be US Citizen with drivers license. Top pay and benefits. Call Monday - Friday. 703-242-5454 Country Cafe Positions available Waitstaff Tuesday - Saturday 4p - 9p Dishwashers PT Kitchen Asst. PT Apply within: Country Cafe 389A Main Street Washington, VA 540-675-1066 DAIRY HELP FT employee, benefits & good pay. Call after 6pm Nokesville 703-594-2486 Driver-Regional dedicated driving opportunity in the Chantilly area. 1 immediate opening. New account. Great pay, benefits & bonus. Need 1 yr OTR minimum & Class A CDL with hazmat. 1800-788-7357. Apply online @ www.landair.com. ELECTRICIAN Established No. Va. Contr. seeks Journeyman for comm’l Work in Warrenton. Must have 5 yrs. exp., own tools and transportation. Top pay, 401K plan, vacation/holiday pay, and benefits. Call Mon. - Fri. 703-242-5454 ELECTRICIANS Award winning residential remodeling firm seeks professional, licensed electrical subcontractor for projects in Northern Virginia. Call Rick at 703-641-5866 FARM HELP FT help needed to maintain 75 acre horse & cattle farm. Duties include seeding, mowing, fencing, painting, cleaning stalls, and performing new improvements. We have al| equipment & tools. Guaranteed salary $400/wk take home. Health ins. and vacation. Possible apt. available to live in. Call Danny at 703-203-6546 or after 7pm 540-439-2369 GOVERNMENT POSTAL JOBS $18.35/hr. Wildlife Jobs $21.60/hr. Paid Training, Full Benefits. No Experience necessary. Application and exam information. Toll free 1-888-778-4266 ext. 151 Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 GROUNDS KEEPER PT/FT, some weekends required. $8.0ahr. Must be able to operate tractor & have own transportation. 540-349-4020 HERDSMAN for large Stocker cattle operation in Northern Virginia. Company benefits include health insurance, 401K paid vacation and housing. Virginia Beef Corporation 703-754-8873 between 8-5 Ask for Mary Laborer FT local work, light residential construction, driver’s license, & transportation required. Salary based on exp. & ability. 540-675-3900 MANAGERS We re looking for friendly individuals who want to make a difference as Area Managers & Maintenance Supervisors in our Gainesville Branch. Great advantages of joining the TruGreen LandCare team include excel, benefits. • Area Manager - 4yr. horticultural exper. req. • Maintenance Sipervbors experience preferred, but wil train. If you’re locking for a career w/ Sandy Eddmgerin Gainesville at: 703-968-9549 EOE/M/M/F/D/V NANNY FT, live in for newborn. Seeking responsible and loving person who enjoys country life. Must have references and driver's license. Car & salary provided 703-228-8730 days 540-341-4965 eves NANNY Tues. Wed, Thurs, 7 am to 7 pm for one toddler. Warrenton area. Must have own transportation. Fax resume to: 540-347-7152 or call 540-219-8663 / Pipe Layer /Heavy Equipment Operators Health, Dental, 401K avail. 540-347-6628 Ricky L. Brown & Sons, Inc. POSITION AVAILABLE Snack Bar PT Equal Opportunity Employer South Wales Golf Club 540-937-3258 $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 $$$$$WEEKLY! Stay-at-home. Processing HUD/FHA Mortgage Refunds. No Exp. Req. FREE Information Call 1-800-449-4625 ext. 7507 Call The Times Community Newspapers For All of Your Employment Advertising. 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676 DRIVERS Herndon, VA based company seeks experienced truck drivers with Class B license. Position requires home delivery of appliances and cabinetry in the Baltimore/Washington DC area. Simple installation required Helper provided. Driver must be neat, well spoken and reliable. We offer: Competitive salary, paid holidays, vacation, medical, dental, vision. prescription, life. 401K plan and training Fax resume and references to 703.437.7631, mail to -13910 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171 or come in person to apply Monday-Friday 9:00-3 00 pm. REPORTER Award-winning weekly newspaper in Loudoun County is seeking a talented reporter candidate. Minimum three years experience preferred. Please send a copy of your resume with cover letter, references and three clips to: Pam Lettie at: plettie@ttmespapers.com Or fax them to: 703-771-0036 (Times Northern Virginia The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of: Dispat chert Matron $23,329 base salary plus benefits Applications may be obtained in person from the Sheriff s Office Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Applications must l>e completed & returned to the Sheriff s Office prior to August 16. 2002. Rappahannock County Sheriff"s Office P.O. Box 487. Washington. V.4 22747 (540) 675-5300 An Equal Opportunity Employer r-—\ Healthcare iEmploymentj ' V Healthcare vEmployment> Mid-Atlantic Home Health Is seeking RN’s to fill the following positions: • Home Health - Skilled Visits • Private Duty - Supervisory Visits Great for nurses with a need for a flexible work schedule. For immediate consideration cad, or fax your resume to: Mary EBen Clark 800-989-0055 or 540-349-2840 (to) Mid-Atlantic Home Health Is seeking RN’s to fill the following positions: • Home Health - Skilled Visits • Private Duly - Supervisoiy Visits Great for nurses with a need for a flexible. Work schedule. For immediate consideration cal], please call </fax your resume to: .Mary EHon Clark 800-989-0055 or 340-349-2840 (fax) Dependable. Accurate. Economical. Reliable. Reach. Fax. Your Legal Today 703-689-1278 limes Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA America house ★ RESIDENT MANAGER Ix>cal Assisted living Company is currently seeking Resident Managers for our Warren ton. Stephens City and Manassas. Virginia facilities. The irk*al candidate would be a licensed RN or I.PN with either management or long-term care experience preferred. Interested individual should contact; Candace Moe 800-645-4447 or fax resume to: 540-364-3611 Fauquier Springs Country Club Full-time RESTAURANT WAIT STAFF AM & PM Shifts Experience required Starting at $1O.OO/hr 30+ hrs/wk eligible for benefits Please apply Tuesday - Friday between 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Springs Road, Warrenton, VA 540-347-4205 RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Immediate full-time openings available for dependable individuals seeking opportunity with established growing agribusiness retail operation. Excellent opportunity to grow with a quality organization. Past retail experience and agricultural background helpful. We offer complete benefits package including pension, 401K plans, medical insurance, life & disability insurance, vacation, sick leave employee purchase discount. Apply in person at the following locations: Warrenton Farmers’ Co-op 143 Washington St Warrenton MECHANICS A Nationwide industrial rental/sales corporation needs mechanics with 1-3 years experience with small and large mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems plus mechanical, diagnostic and safety skills. RENTAL SERVICE CORP. is your best choice for benefits and competitive compensation. Fax or send your resume to: RSC 249 E. Shirley Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax:540-349-0681 Or visit us at: www.rentalservice.com Part-Time COPY EDITOR Experienced nit-picky copy editor needed for award-winning weekly newspapers. Position is the readers' advocate for clear communication. Must love language and want to protect it, enjoy writing headlines and working with team of reporters. Speed and accuracy are essential. Hours are Monday and Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning, plus occasional other hours,as needed. Fax resume to Pam Lettie at: 703-771-0036 Or E-mail it to plettie@timespapers.com (Times NORTHERN VIRGINIA NOW HIRING! DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVERS RETAIL SALES/SERVICE PERSONNEL NEEDED Full-time positions with benefits, including health & life insurance We offer a complete benefit package including pension, 401K, health, vacation & sick leave. All driver applicants must present current DMV record. have computer experience and good customer service skills. Agriculture background helpful. RSHALL FARMEI CO-OP MARSHALL. VA Maintenance /Utility Do You Love to work with Your Hands? Can you fix anything? Know all about repairing conveyers, trouble shooting motors and welding? Have we gc .he job for you! Luck Stone, a leader in the stone products industry, is looking for several Maintenance/Utility Associates at our Bealton and Culpeper locations. Candidates should have previous experience with welding, electrical trouble shooting, and heavy construction equipment operation. Work Hours will be: Bealton: Mon.-Thurs. 6pm-6am Culpeper: Mon-Fri. 7am-5pm, some Sats. We re growing fast and we need you to help us head into the future. Plenty of overtime available! Awesome Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/401K/ Annual Bonuses, Retirement package available. What a great place to work and just minutes from home! Apply in person at: Bealton- Rt. 17, 1 Vi miles South of Bealton, ask for Whitney or at Culpeper- 18244 Germanna Hwy. (RT. 3) Culpeper, ask for Terry or Jamey. Apply online qt www.luckstor.e com. Pre-employment drug screen required. EOE LAWN CARE PROFESSIONALS CREW CHIEF CREW LEADERS LABORERS Needed. Driver’s license, good driving record, ability to read a map, good pay. Call Donald: 540-788-1539 Secretary/ Receptionist Mature individual with positive attitude wanted for general office work in Leesburg: good phone voice & manners required: must have experience with Microsoft Word & other computer programs: be able to perform a variety of tasks including filing, typing. & operation of all office equipment. Salary commensurate with exp. & training. Send letter of application, resume, and 3 references by August 16, 2002 at: TERRATECH, INC. 101 Loudoun St.. SW, Leesburg. VA 20175 FAX: 703-771-2662 e-mail: mfo@terratechva.com FqiiAl Opportunity Fmplnyp.r _ VIRGINIA STABLE & FARM COUPLE Opening for a couple to manage family stable, personal office and assist Farm Manager on large farm near Middleburg, VA. Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office and Internet applications. Experience required. Free home provided. Top salary and benefits. Fax to: (703) 478-6691 Or email teinarson @timespa pers.com browing uirect Man urm in AshDurn has immediate openings for the following positions: Inserter & Folder Operators Motivated individuals for 1st and 2nd shift. Must be able to work in a team environment and get along with others. Good communication skills a must. Previous knowledge of running an inserter or MBO folder a plus, but will train right individuals. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Warehouse Staff Experienced warehouse individual needed to work 11am-7pm. Person will be responsible for shipping and receiving material. Must be able to operate a forklift and lift at least 80 lbs. Qualified Applicants should apply in person at: MDI Imaging & Mail, 21721 Filigree Court, Suite A, Ashburn, VA 20147 WAKEFIELD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL AT HUNTLY 540-635-8555 WCDS, a private school located in Rappahannock county, is accepting applications for the following positions: Bus Driver: must have current CDL license. Woodstock, VA & Winchester, VA routes available. Applicants must be reliable, have clean driving record & work well with children. Ask for Larry Phillips Sports Coaches: Experienced coaches for the? following positions. Middle-School, Soccer Middle-School, girl’s volleyball Middle-School, girl’s cross-country Middle-School girl's & boy's basketball Varsity boy’s basketball Ask for Mr. Mike Kenney SALES m COORDINATOR A Nationwide industrial rental/sales company needs individuals to solicit business, serve customers, handle bids and orders. 2-3 years of selling or renting of Equipment and 1 year as sales coordinator, strong communication, selling and cold calling skills nppHpH RENTAL SERVICE CORP. is your best choice for benefits and competitive compensation. Fax or send your resume to: RSC 249 E. Shirley Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax: 540-349-0681 Or visit us at: www. renta lservice.com Advertising CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT (Part-Time) Premiere Northern Virginia weekly newspaper group seeks aggressive self-starters to tap into the lucrative Northern Virginia Market. Position is located in Warrenton. VA. Responsibilities include developing and selling private party classified advertising and establishing contact with potential clients (cold calling). Your work will be centered on new business development and account maintenance. Excellent ground floor opportunity it you have the drive to excel in the exciting and challenging world of print classified advertising. If you are serious, focused and determined to succeed in your sales career we want to talk to you! Competitive hourly rate of pay plus commission. Please forward your resume to: Hugo Lembert Classified Advertising Manager Fax: 703-771-0036 Or E-mail: hlembert@timespapers.com (Times Northern Virginia

% Meredith Gorfein i Rappahannock News Writer Rick Nawrocki can repair a bulldozer bucket and fabricate an ornamental gate from a design on a customer’s dish towel. All in a day’s work. In the case of the “dish towel” gate, more than a day. Rick’s Custom Welding, located on US 211 just outside the town of Washington, turns out anywhere from 100 to 150 feet of iron railing every month, as well as intricate arbors, gates, fire escapes and kettles. All of his work is custom designed for and with the client and then built and installed by Mr. Nawrocki himself. Mr. Nawrocki has been, in his current location in Washington since January, 2000, but he has been welding since he was a teenager. He took agricultural mechanics in high school in Pennsylvania, and one of his courses was in welding. At the time he thought welding would simply be useful for repairing farm equipment. He bought his first welder — a “Buzz box” which he still owns — while still in high school. He and his dad set it up in the barn, the equipment began arriving, and Mr. Nawrocki has been welding ever since. The early years were spent doing equipment repairs, and he still does some of that work. He feels he has to take care of his local customers, but he is enjoying the ornamental iron work more, both the actual welding and the creative process that begins with just a rough idea from the customer. One of the first of his nonequipment repair projects was the fabrication of 330 feet of Photo courtesy of Rickr Nawrocki WORK OF ART: The "candy cane” railing on the Stockton home in Washington was the beginning of Mr. Nawrocki's ornamental ironwork. railing for the interior of a contemporary home. The client had horses, and she wanted the railing to resemble horse fencing, be compatible with the contemporary feel of the house and conform to building code. The railing was a great success and has lead to other successes. Three of his ornamental works can be seen in the town of Washington: the “candy cane” railings at the home of Barbara Stockton at the corner of Harris Hollow Road and Main Street wrere actually the first of his ornamental projects; the sign at the Inn at Little Washington’s Gift Shop; and, of course, the fencing at the Episcopal Church. Most of his work is in iron, but he also fabricates and repairs in aluminum, stainless steel, and cast iron. Sitting for peace, community invited By Virginie Audrian Special to the Rappahannock News On Aug? 22 there will be a gathering to sit in silence for peace. This inter-faith, nondenominational gathering will be held at the Washington Tbwn Hall between 7 and 10 p.m. The public is invited to come and join the group for anytime period you desire to sit in peace together. * The origin of this idea is simple. “In the spring of 2002, I had the vision of peace in the ^community, that our county would come together for a «ight to focus our intention on peace,” comments Berni Olson. “Peace starts within each of us. Then it is very important that we share our intention of peace together and include people of all walks of life. Beyond differences, all people desire peace. So we start with ourselves, our close relationships, our friends and SNP offers seminar Shenandoah National Park will continue its summer seminar series on Saturday, Aug. 10 with its first nighttime seminar, Shenandoah at Night. This program will provide an opportunity for participants to explore the park at night, discover the animals that emerge after sunset and dee the stars of the summer sky. * Park scientists and local researchers will lead participants on an evening of handson exploration of Shenandoah Rational Park’s nightlife. Local astronomers will point out the wonders to be observed in the night sky and help participants identify the prominent summer constellations visible to the naked eye. Aug. 10 is the time of the famous annual Perseid meteor shower. With no obscuring lights or obstructing structures to impede the view, SNP 4s a wonderful place to watch this yearly event. If there is a clear night sky, participants ^re invited to remain after the seminar to observe this spectacular meteor shower. h Reservations for ■Shenandoah at Night should be made in advance, space is ‘limited. To register or for more information contact the Education Office at Shenandoah National Park at 999-3489. A $25 registration fee covers course materials. our community, reaching out to our country and the world.” On Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Washington Town Hall, in a simple format, you’ll be able to come in, sit in silence and go as you please. Three years ago, Anjee McPherson brought the World Peace Flame to Rappahannock. On this evening, we will relight our candle from this flame. Feel free to bring a candle and light it so you can pass on the flame as well. As far as sitting in the Town Hall, there are benches, chairs and a rug. If you like to sit on the floor, you are welcome to bring a pillow. There are many ways to sit for peace. It can be by praying, meditating or quietly sitting. The intention is to provide a place for you to dedicate a moment of your life to peace: to give it attention, love and energy so that peace can grow. This event at the Town Hall will give us a chance to gather and feel that other people have the same intention, reviving a sense of connectedness that is truly vital and so desperately needed in our modern society. During the evening you can also find out more information about the Rappahannock Peace Network. For further information, call Berni Olson at 987-9158. Sandblasting and repainting ornamental iron furniture is the latest of the services that Rick’s Custom Welding offers. The welding torch has led Mr. Nawrocki in some unusual areas. One of his current projects is the restoration of an old US Army gas cookstove from the 1930’s. Found by one of his “railing” customers in Warrenton, Mr. Nawrocki will sandblast, refurbish, convert to propane and deliver the stove to Connecticut. Mr. Nawrocki has been a one-man show for years, but has just taken on a part-time apprentice for the summer. D.J. Frye, a student at Rappahannock High School, had the opportunity to take welding at the high school, enjoyed it, and wanted to learn more from a master craftsman. When asked if he was interested in expanding and hiring employees, he admitted he was “content as things are now.” He sees the personal relationship with his customers as the most important reason for his success. They know who’s doing the job and what kind of job it will be at the end. His reputation is everything to him. His business motto is “Welding at its best.” He intends to keep it that way. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk's Office on Gay Street in Washington. Dark Horse Capital LC to Jon Howard and wife, 4.5 acres and .094 acre, Stonewall District. $215,000. Mildred A. Dwyer to Betty Myers, 1.465 acres and .164 acre, Stonewall District. $148,000. Herbert W. Hicks to Gregory K. Dixon, four parcels, $200,000. Carol V. Vogel to Joseph S. Pipik, 5.972 acres, Hawthorne District. $250,000. Judy Ann Lynn to Johnnie Travis Lynn, Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties. $155,000. Nancy Jo Jensen Bethea to Larry Alan Jensen, 5.363 acres, Wakefield District. $100,000. rFind a housed with a mouse. visit the Real Estate section at... TtmesCommunity. com Local news that clicks. FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets i against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 www.PermaTreat.con PermaTrm * PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL Virginia Auto Group Our Guaranteed Financing We Rent Cars, Trucks & Vans. Reasonable Rates, No Credit Card needed Down Payments st|trl $400 Weepyav&^seekly Warrenton By-Pass 540-347-7446 Under New Management Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor {Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Larry Alan Jensen to Nancy Jo Jensen Bethea, 6.1571 acres, Wakefield District. $60,000. Nancy Jo Jensen Bethea to Ralph W. Gheen and wife, 6.1571 acres, Wakefield District. $60,000. S. Maynard Williams and others to James W. Burke and other, trustee, Rappahannock and Warren Counties, never recorded in Rappahannock County. $150,000. Marie J. DeButts to Jane E. Kelso, 25.187 acres, Stonewall District. $450,000. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office GREAT HOMESITE 4.05 open and wooded acres, stream, frontage on Route 522 $49,500 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryville•rlty@aol. com Bud Corder 540-675-3291 ^ PEACE & QUIET ■-- . . ilil 111 ■■■HIMI—'MkI .. On dead-end road. 3 bedroom, 1 bath rancher, hardwood floors, large kitchen/dining, full basement on almost 2 acres. Offered at $143,000.00. Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, Inc (540)-675-1190 www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Butch Zindel butch @ rapprealestate.com Fogg Mountain - Located just 70 miles from Washington, D.C., on the outskirts of the Village of Flint Hill, Fogg Mountain rises to an elevation of 1200 feet. With spectacular views towards the North, South and West, this 4200 square foot home has all the modem conveniences along with architectural detail and impressive woodwork. Included in the property is a office/guest cottage, swimming pool, greenhouse and small horse bam. Total of 75 acres. New price: $1,285,000. Justin H. Wiley (434) 817-0636 PliANK Hardy. Inc.J FARM AND KSTATKIMOKFKS Imported cars aren’t foreign to ns. REASONS TO BRING YOUR CAR TO US 1 Our business is Import Car Service 2. All work approved by you in advance L Locally owned and operated 4 Service by appointment, emergency when necessary *>• Same day service on most repairs 6. Loaner cars available 7. Free ride home/to work 8. 12 months/12,000 miles limited warranty 9- Comfortable smoke-tree waiting room iu. All mechanics arc A.r».t. anJ noscn certified 11. State-of-the-art computerized equipment 12. One Mop tor all import mechanical and body shop repairs 1V Credit cards accepted H. Virginia's lirst BOSCH Authorized Serv ice Center IS Authorized BOSCH Warranty 16. $100,000 parts inventory on hand 17. 24 hour/7 days a week towing 18. Night drop off and after hours pickup 19. We never object to a second opinion 20. VA Safety Inspection Station 21. Employee Honesty commitment 22. We advise each customer using our three step service approach 2 We never high-pressure you, just explain your options 24. Servicing import cars for 15 years 25. New car warranty service approved 26. Service advisors not paid on commission 27. Lifetime warranty on many parts 28. Active in the community we serve 29. We use O.E.M. replacement parts TjSXj 10. Thousands of satisfied customers Waterloo Motors Imported Car Service 317 E. Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA Across from Taylor Middle School • ■, 540-347-1334 • 800895-3232 • . 24 hour towing: 540-347-1427 See us at www.waterloomotors.com ” ~