Rappahannock News, August 14, 2002

• '■ . < *. , ■ 'IT-11 124th Year t i t * * * * * i * * * * 3 - DIG IT 23 2 50 cents 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 gnd additional information call 9878225. Smokehouse to host “Mead and Music” fest Saturday Smokehouse Winery will host an impromptu “Mead and Music” fest on Saturday, Aug 17. Featured meads from the states only meadery include: Berry Mead(wineberry), Honeysuckle Mead, and Smokehouse’s Traditional Mead. Scheduled performers include: Craig Honeycutt of Everything and a friend (playing acoustic), Marshal Huey trio (jazz/fusion), and Ellen and Mana (acoustic folk-from Madison). The event will last from 1 -7 p.m. and a $10 entrance fee ($8 for Rappahannock residents) allows revelers tastes of each mead then a glass of their preferred. Heidi Eastham’s wonderful cheeses will be available as well for nibbling. Smokehouse’s owner John Hallberg invites everyone out to enjoy the rrteadery/tunes. Smokehouse Winery is located on Route 608, off Route 231, south of Sperryville. For additional Information visit smokehousewinerybnb.com. Pack 123 to host “water carnival” Cub Scout Pack 123 will be saying farewell to summer and end its 2001 -02 season with a “water carnival" at Washington Fire Hall on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. until noon. All Cub Scouts and their families are invited to take part in the fun, games and competitions. Cub Scouts are advised to wear swimsuits (or shorts) wettable shoes and bring a towel... you will .get wet! For more information lor directions call Opie Crawford at 987-3495. Rappahannock Happenings • Wednesday, Aug. 14 the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. - Friday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m., RAAC presents the film ‘The Rookie” at the Theatre on Gay Street, Washington. • Wednesday, Aug. 21 the Rappahannock Planning Commission meeting will be held at 7:30 at the Rappahannock Courthouse. New business items Include: Special Use permit for: Price Efficiency Apartment; Special Exception for: Adaptive Reuse of Foster’s Packing Shed and Comp Plan Draft Chapters 1 and 2. • Monday, Aug. 26 Rappahannock Public Schools to begin 2002-03 session. ; • Monday, Aug. 26 Washington Town Planning Commission to meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. P.O.Box 59 . . Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 t (540) 675-3088 (fax) Streams are but a trickle School official search process underway Rappahannock News'Photo/Barbara C Wayiand The streams and rivers throughout the County are barely running and it seems as though everyday there’s less water. This is the Thornton River from the bridge in Old Hollow this past Sunday afternoon. Development discussed at Supervisors’ meeting By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer While a lively evening session of the August Board of Supervisors meeting determined the fate of Sunnyside Farms’ Special Exception application for a Sunnyside Institute facility in Harris Hollow (see Rappahannock News, Aug 7), public comment initiated by Bob Lander of RLEP revealed the thoughts of most Supervisors on the issue of growth and development in Rappahannock County. Mr. Lander referred to a “Letter to the Editor” that he had submitted to the Rappahannock News for its July 31 edition (“‘Carte Blanche’ Development in the County”) in which he suggested that the Board of Supervisors was encouraging development by approving the “Rappahannock National Bank com mercial mall” and the Planning Commission was doing the same by recommending approval of Sunnyside Institute plans. It should be noted that what the Board of Supervisors actually approved at their March 4, 2002 meeting was the rezoning of a twenty acre parcel, from “agricultural” to “general commercial,” that is located in a General Commercial overlay district established in the County’s Comprehensive Plan. The “Rappahannock Commons Commercial Centre” proposed by the Rappahannock National Bank (RNB) will house a new 6700 square foot bank facility and up to five other businesses on separate lots, and all construction in the development is constrained by RNB proffers and subject to specific site plan reviews and approvals by the Planning Amissville man killed Commission. Mr. Lander said that the County's “ruling bodies have engaged only one eye and one ear when reading and listening to their constituent’s concerns,” and he further suggested that approvals such as the Rappahannock Commons constituted a carte blanche for development. He also called for the Board to establish a County Architectural Review Board to develop and enforce guidelines for commercial architecture. John Kiser followed Mr. Lander as a public commenter, and he asked that each Supervisor state what he “thinks the County will look like in twenty years, because on that basis I’m going to vote for you.” He expressed concern about the promotion and growth of Rappahannock County and said that "the only way to keep a place beautiful is to keep it a secret—people are the ultimate form of pollution.” Phil Irwin said that he became interested in the County forty years ago and later on became interested in tourism here too. He said that there Mark Bartlam, 38, died after being injured in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 234 bypass at the intersection of Wellington Road in Prince William County Aug. 5. According to Officer Dennis Mangan of the Prince William County Police, Bartlam was one of two passengers in the back seat of a 2002 Ford Explorer when the driver of a Giant Food truck struck the SUV. The 12-foot F350 2002 cargo truck T-boned the SUV as it entered the intersection on a green arrow. The driver of the truck, Michael S. Green, 45, from Huntington, Md., was charged with reckless driving, but the accident is still under investigation. “He was reading a map, looking for Wellington Road. When he looked up from the map he saw the SUV in his path but was unable to stop before hitting it,” said Sgt. Kim Chinn of the Prince William County Police. “After impact, the truck pushed the SUV into the median, then flipped onto its side, coming to rest See FATAL, Page A8 Public forum to discuss “soil disturbance” Aug. 19 The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) will hold a public forum from 7:30 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 19 at the Rappahannock Library to discuss “soil disturbance”. At the July Board of Supervisors meeting, John McCarthy, County Administrator, commented that the county “should go to land- disturbing permits” since the current policy is not working for control of sediment erosion. This topic is tentatively on the agenda for the Board’s September meeting. During its 2001 session, the Virginia Assembly amended and reenacted laws that define regulation of land-disturbing activities. Under Title 10.1-563, no person may engage in land-disturb ing activity until he or she has submitted to the district or locality an erosion and sediment control plan. Landowners are responsible for land-disturbing activity taking place on their land. The discussion will provide information about this topic which will help citizens understand their requirements if and when the county does change its policy for controlling sediment erosion. RLEP President Bob Lander advises that the monthly general business meeting will be held following the forum. Members and the public are also invited to remain for this session of the evening’s events. For information, call Bob Lander at 987-8504. See SUPERVISORS, Page A8 See SCHOOLS, Page A8 Heirloom variety Rappahannock News Photo Barbara C Wayland These Belgian white carrots were grown organically by Donna LaPre in her gardens on the Fodderstack Road Even though we missed the photograph—one weighing nearly a pound was pulled on Friday. i By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The Rappahannock County School Board has begun the process of finding a permanent replacement for Dr. David Gangel, who resigned in June after having served for fifteen years as the County's Superintendent of Schools. The search process has been designed following recommendations of the Virginia School Boards Association i VS BA) that were forwarded at a meeting on July 29, and the VSBA will he assisting in the search process. At the August meeting of the School Board. Chairman Wesley Mills provided a synopsis and milestones of the process, and the meeting package included a copy of a survey of desired qualifications for the new superintendent. The School Board encourages all Rappahannock County residents, including students. to complete the survey and to attend a meeting on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium to discuss the qualifications of the ideal superintendent. Survey forms are available at the School Board Office, the County Library. Hacklev's Store. 211 Quicke Mart, the Sperryville Corner Store, Shaw's Service Center, the Boston Store, Laurel Mill's Store, Settles Store, Chester Gap Store, and the Flint Hill Post Office. In his synopsis Mr. Mills noted that, bv law, the School Board has 180 days to announce the person selected, and he projected a search completion date of Dec. 31. 2002. With regard to a search committee, he said that "Much discussion has already occurred concerning the composition of this committee," and he added that the School Board will adopt the VSBA recommendation that the School Board serve as that committee. He provided the following milestones: Aug. 27 to complete qualifications survey forms and for a public meeting to discuss superintendent qualifications; a draft application form based on survey and meeting results by Sept. 6; a School Board vote on the final application at their Sept. 10 meeting; applications mailed out on Sept. 11; receipt of applications from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15;

j; Summer days of Panther Pause I RCHS greenhouse grows from dream to reality By Linda Tarry Executive Director Headwaters ‘f Headwaters, the Rappa| hannock County Public | Education Foundation, has I many opportunities to act as a catalyst for educational excellence in our county public schools. Sometimes these opportunities take the form of specific projects conceived and financed by private citizens. One cold December two and a half years ago, Washington residents Bill and Mitzie Young planted a seed with Headwaters. That seed was $10,000 given to Headwaters to be used to begin plans for a greenhouse at Rappahannock j County High School. Their motivation for the donation was the shrinking opportunity, both * locally and in surrounding counI ties, for young people to study {• horticulture and agriculture. .* Headwaters set up a greenhouse task force, comprised of high school science teachers, i administration and others from t the community with an interest j in horticulture. The task force studied various greenhouse plans and curriculums, and also started looking at possible sites for placement of the structure at the school. However, more funds were needed before the project could begin. Happily, those funds came along in the fall of 2000. The Cole Family Foundation donated $10,000 to Headwaters in honor of the late conservationist John Sawhill. David and Maggie Cole, with their interest in conservation and organic agriculture, graciously agreed that their donation be applied to the high i school greenhouse ' project. A Once the high school a addition was A complete, It plans for the R greenhouse 5* could be fin- t ished. In late 2001, a site in the high school court yard, near the biology lab, was decided upon. Following a brief engineering study, Headwaters purchased the greenhouse and this summer foundation work was begun. With the help of Kreyling Construction, Headwaters board members, and other community volunteers, the greenhouse should be operational by the start of school. Headwaters is extremely grateful to both Bill and Mitzie Young and David and Maggie m Cole for their " generous contributions for the greenhouse prok ject. And we are especially Bful to Bill Mitzie ang for iving the ision to plant the “seed” for a project that will continue ~ to educate our county young people tor many years. As Headwaters continues to work as a catalyst for educational excellence in Rappahannock county, we encourage others in our community to work with us by planting seeds that will have a lasting impact on our children’s future. We can be reached at 675-1819 or headwtrs@shentel.net. McDaniel named to Honors list Tammy Rene McDaniel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore McDaniel of Huntlv 1 has been named to the Spring Honors List at Mary Baldwin College. To be eligible for this recognition, a student must be a degree candidate and must have earned at least 12 semester hours for the grading period. A student named to the Honors List must earn a grade point average of 3.75-4.00. Mary Baldwin College, with a main campus in Staunton and five regional centers, excels in providing leadership training, AUCTION Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 5:00pm, at the Rappahannock County Public Scool Bus Shop 6 S <• h o »I h o ii s e Road • 1985 Chevrolet • 1985 Chevrolet Bus • 1986 Chevrolet j *1986 Saab | • 1987 Nissan ' •2-1988 Fords •1988 Chevrolet Bus •1990 Chevrolet ( •1992 Ford A 41) SDN Paris (In Running Condition) 4D SDN Parts 4D SDN Parts 2D SDN Parts 4D SDN Parts (In Running Condition) 4D SDN Parts 4D SDN Parts ***** iOT**N***»-» rJill Payne Auctions,!! nc. VAAK #330 JENKINS Excavating • Landscaping Home Improvements • Tree Service Quality Work SATISFACTION GUARANTEE TO ALL CUSTOMERS 540-987-9048 L I C E N S E D Yes! D Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock Subscription Rates By Mailf*'— Rappahannock.S21. Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. Name Address City. Stare_ Zip. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Happahannock Netus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 - V* 9* Old Address: This form mav also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: I_ The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & USPS #455580) 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 are $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. character development and career preparation with a strong academic foundation. A multi-faceted liberal arts college, Mary Baldwin College offers three residential programs for women —the Traditional Program for Women, the Program for the Exceptionally Gifted and the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership—as well as coeducational, nonresidential bachelor’s and masters degree programs. Mary Baldwin was founded in 1842. By Bob Scott Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Lions have recently been able to celebrate a successful year of service to our community. It was one of the best! We want to thank our loyal friends and neighbors for all the generous support you’ve been giving to our activities. Each summer the Lions Club experiences a “changing of the guard" when some officers are “retired" and others are “promoted" to new positions. There always seems to be a lot for us to do and we manage to keep very busy doing it. The first official meeting of the new year (2002/2003) was a memorable surprise. The regular dinner meeting location was closed for a well deserved vacation so our charter member Carson Johnson graciously offered the Lions his beautiful rustic retreat, “Bittersweet” in Sperryville for a steak cookout on a rare rainy evening. The Carson lodge has a perfect long porch that accommodated all the members present. The Lions brought the food and grilled the steaks to order. Our good wives got the night off. The new president, Yogi Bear, assumed command like a veteran and the very relieved past president, Gary Settle, seemed happy to be one of the three expert chefs. The incoming management team is a good mixture of seasoned “veterans” and a few “rookies”, to keep our average age from becoming too “advanced”. We’re proud to say that they sing very well together. We wish them every success. President: William (Yogi) Bear; 1st V. P., Thomas Tepper; 2nd V.P., Ken Marlor; 3rd V.P., David Hilty; Secretary, James Tredway; Treasurer, Philip Smith; Lion Tamer, Skippy Giles; Tail Twister, Mike Mahoney; Directors: Roger Andrews, Dr. John McCue, D.O. Mountainside Medicine, PC is open and accepting new patients 540-675-30&0 by appointment only ' Board Certified: Family Practice and Emergency Medicine 12715 Lee Highway • Washington, VA CLOSED TUESDAY Photo courtesy of Bruce Jones CHANGING OF THE GUARD: William (Yogi) Bear, left, has assumed duties of outgoing Lions President Gary Settle fdr the upcoming 2002-03 year. Robert Anderson, Bill Cushman, and Carson Johnson. Membership Committee: John Schultz (chair man), John Hartline and Steve Miller. Immediate Past President, Gary Settle. And they're all volunteers too. Motorcycle accidents reported, machine taken According to Major Chris Williams of the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office, two more motorcycle accidents occurred this past week, both on US 211 heading up over the mountain. In one the injured was transported to the hospital. In the other, the rider was luckier this time and was able to ride off. Complaints of motorcycles driving with excessive speed on Route 647, the road from Flint Hill to Marshall, were lodged with the Sheriff’s Office. Major Williams said they would give that area more frequent coverage. Among the other incidents from the week, Tan autojnobile accident resjilt-, ing in four injuries occurred on Aug. 9 on Route 643. * The Sheriff’s Office *is also investigating a stolen green 16 1/2 IIP riding mower, a yard machine, taken from a residence between Aug. 1-10. 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An old way of building goes modern be to ‘bv Meredith Gorfein Ijappahannock News Writer •Think log homes have to th^rk and draughty, tough ;fceep clean, impossible to be^t spacious and modern? Visit the show-room of The WJkJerness Company on US 21*1 itt Washington.There’s a whole other world there. Entering the showroom is walking into a beautiful ligljt-filled living room which fefcls comfortable and modern and is evidence of what a lo£ home can be today. . Cots of glass, in-floor ratiiant heat, fireplaces, walljjaper or drywall, casement windows, and very modern bathrooms are all possible. ^^The Wilderness Company w-ftej born and raised in Wisconsin. T Heather Leu, the regional sadeslmanager who will greet an{i ^assist passersby and htjmebuyers, is also a born and~~-raised Wisconsinite, se*ii£*«to Rappahannock to ojJeQ 'up the Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware region. ’-She is extremely knowledgeable about her product anjjtfery proud of it. ^Walking from the great rc#JTj\/living room through the<lkiing room and past the bank of blueprint-sized copying machines and other very modern office equipment, Ms. Leu will lead the customer into a large room filled with examples of the log home construction and options the buyer can choose from. The construction showroom is very helpful. It makes clear why the new log home construction methods can produce a tight and far more energy efficient hofne than either traditional log or non-log construction. The Wilderness Company is p pioneer in the 1/2 log or insulated log system: a log is sliced in half with insulation between the two halves. Rappahannock News Photo/Meredith Gorfein SHOWROOM: This elegant log “home” near Washington is actually the showroom for The Wilderness Company, located on US 211. Wiring and plumbing are also made easier, and this system also allows for a great variety of interior wall finishes, either log or wood paneling, drywall or wallpaper or even tile in the bathroom or kitchen. In addition to designing and producing blueprints for log homes in any of the various sizes and plans from the three product lines, The Wilderness Company offers hunting cabins, additions, matching dog houses, vinyl siding, or just a single log or stain or caulking. The Wilderness Company showroom is a tremendous log home resource. This full service showroom and full service company can lead a customer from the thinking and estimating stages (free estimates any number of times in working with a potential customer) Fifteen minutes allows flexibility at RCES By Meredith Gorfein Rappahannock News Writer Fifteen minutes is being added to the school day this year. At Rappahannock Elementary School, the day wilh begin at 8:10 with the “tardy” bell ringing at 8:20. The day will end at 3:20. According to Principal Raye Tupper, the day at RCES will be restructured, creating a remediation/enrichment time which will be at least 35 TOHiHtes long. This 35-minute bhi^k* of time will take the pijcg of the much shorter “resource” period of last year. Mrs.Tupper made clear th&i the goal in the school is to pjrbj’ide both remedial and enrjchment time within the school day. Last year’s “extended day” program, wlifch took place after school, w4s Jjffered to only four grade levels and served only a limited* Tiumber of children. The obvious advantage of this lon^e^ day is that all of the children would be able to participate in both the remedial and enrichment activities. I Remedial work and extra h^Jp^will be given to those stud^rjts" who need it by their teaeher (or a teacher whose specialty is that subject), and t&d&ei students who do not mgfdthe extra attention on a given day or in a given subject, will *spend time on academic eitfichment projects under the supervision of another teacher or an aide. Mrs.Tupper is excited about the possibilities in the new schedule. She foresees it helping to lower the pupil to adult ratio, and that alone will make the learning more successful for the children. The RCES staff met voluntarily on Aug. 1 to work on the master schedule and the classroom schedules including the extra remediation time. The ideas and experience of both teachers and staff were pooled, making sure that everything would be in place well in advance of school opening. PEACHES Freestone $12-$ 16 Bushel SUMMER RAMBOS Selling 7 Days a Week! Bring your own containers! Directions: 25 miles u’est of Warrenlon to St Rt. 628 off Rt. 211 at Washington, VA at the old homeptaee, nght on Fruit Tree Lane. Not responsible for accidents. 540-675-3558 or 675-3178, evenings AU C T I O N Friday. Aug. 16, at 5:30 pin At the gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville Z featuring the personal property estate of Mrs. Louise Alther of Sperryville won't want to miss this auction of the contents of the late Mrs. Alther’s jnadest home and bam (with additions)—there will be offered antique and Z'Hpisehold furniture, along with some primitive pieces crafted many years \ago in the family, and all the usual (and not so usual!) accompaniments: >Z '■ OI.DKR FURNITURE 'J'dljiai marble-topped bullet; oak tall kitchen cupboard with punched tins; oak hall stand 'WFwrich seat and mirror; small oak dresser; matching washstand with towel bar; farm bench; Iprun red painted cabinet (approx. 4ft. tall); handmade high chair; mah Queen Anne-style JiiiJa cabinet; 3-drawer Cottage chest; handmade baby bed; parlor stand: single brass bed; kitchen cabinets, iron beds; farm tables) rockers; Deco-style sofa and chairs; MORE! >:*; COUNTRY AND OTHER ACCOUTREMENTS i0w.i»skeis; rare rabbit-in-egg candy container; old figural brass bear over eagle; omate sil*vdf bfooch/chatelaine cologne: iron wheels; wooden kegs; barrel; advertising burlap sacks; *0lj firm tools; ironware. Flatirons, kettles, etc, utility crocks; crates; old trunks; elderly sadIdVas" collars; hames; very fancy, unusual SF French-style metal cased mantle clock; Syracuse *iif)ierware; old framed prints; mirrors; and much more still to be unpacked! COINS AND OLD GUNS include Morgan silver dollars; Walking Liberty halves; and more silver and clad dol*{K>alves. quarters, dimes, plus nickels and pennies; mint sets; silver eagles; NASCAR *#<fh*me moralises etc. 'OkCiWS to sell are a Winchester Model 1904 .22 rifle; Hamson and Richardson Topper Ifbdel I5H 411): Meriden .22; Iver Johnson 12 ga. shotgun: Richards double-barrel shotgun; •afltl #couple of others...A!\P ALL SORTS OF OTHER THINGS! Bill Payne Auctions, Inc., VAAF #330 540-937-4142 A' P.O. Box I7H • 10 Maddox Lane •Amissvme. vacuum 'E-mail: payne729(° earthlink net« Website: w’ww.bpauclions.eom through the design stages with the professional designers at the main company headquarters in Plymouth, Wis. It is with the blueprint that the payment process begins. Included in every package are detailed blueprints with exactly what the buyer wants along with everything required to dry-in the home from the elements: windows, exterior doors, sub-flooring (for both first and second floors), stairing, all tie beams or collar beams, hardware, a complete roof system including shingles, and, of course, the exterior log structure. If the Class A licensed contractor is not held up by any other jobs, an “average” house (2,000 square'feet) will take approximately eight months from blueprint to move-in and closer to a year for a home in the 6,000 square foot range. An insulated h>g system home uses standard 2x6 construction, and any Class A contractor should have no difficulty building one of The Wilderness Homes. It’s slightly more complicated with the full log construction because of the settling issue; the home needs to move as the logs do. Ms. Leu has seen an “explosion of interest” in the last few weeks, perhaps passers-by on their way to the Skyline Drive or people who discovered from the internet that The Wilderness Homes had opened a showroom in Rappahannock and are finally visiting. Log on to wildernessloghomes.com for a look at the possibilities and visit Heather Leu at the showroom on Lee Highway just before the Quicke Mart. She’s there six days a week, and she’ll have information about a “log-raising” in Front Royal at the end of the summer for a 4,000 square foot home which will have lots of fancy things in it by the time it’s finished. For more information, call 987-1104. JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Fruit Damsons, Tomatoes, Black tier ries, Jams & Honey Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p m. Bring your own containers Directions: From Culpeper on Rt. 522, left at Yancey Road, approximately 2 miles. From SperryvHle, Rt. 522, right at Yancey Road 2 miles. Watch tor signs. Woodville f 540 J 987-8192 Birthday Card j Shower i | for Virginia Carolyn Woodard j Virginia Carolyn Woodard celebrates her 88th birthday on j Saturday, August 24, 2002 Heasc help her celebrate by sending a card to: Virginia Carolyn Woodard c/o Whispering Pines Assisted Living 200 Leaksville Rd., Luray, VA 22835 { ON SITE AUCTION Friday Evening, August 23, at 5:00pm Selling the farm equipment of Glen Eyrie Farm Harris Hollow Rd., Washington, VA From Business Rt. 211, tum onto Rt. 628 (Foilderstack Road), then turn left onto Rt. 622 (Harris Hollow Road). Watch for signs. 5310 John Deere cat) MFWD Tractor (406 hrs.) w/541 JD loader, bucket and spear; Bash Hog 286 Cutter, Ford 8N Tractor, Agrex Spin Spreader, Bush Hog ATH 600 Finishing Mower 1983 GMC Van; 1983 Ford farm truck; 1973 Jeep farm truck; Deartxxne loader, 3-pt. 6' disc; 3-pt 7’blade; 14’flatbed farm wagon 3-pt 150 gal. sprayer. Double axle homemade trailer 2 Bolens riding mowers (parts) feed bunks; Air tank; Craftsman compressor. Small truck cap; ladder rack; Muse, painting equipment; Field drag; Scalding tank; Mineral feeder. Handtools; Hay rings; Molasses lick; MORE Pasture parking. Food Served . Porta-john available Bill Payne Auctions, Inc., VAAF #330 540-937-4142 P.O. Box 178 • 10 Maddox Lane • Amissville, VA 20106 E-mail: payne729@earthlink.net • Website: www.bpauctions.com 0 °7c APR! On AH New 2002 Chevy & Cadillac Cars and TVucks And for your next new or used vehicle. See or Call —Ron Nicholson Buy Power Manager “We'll be there" Length of contract limited With approved credit through GMAC. Otter expires 9/03/02 JACK EVANS Chevrolet & Cadillac 125 South Royal Ave. Front Royal 800-635-1389 / 540-635-2153 www.jechevy.com Positive crow found in Tiger Valley area James E. Bums, MD. MBA, announced Aug. 12 that a dead crow found in the Tiger Valley area has been confirmed to have West Nile virus. This is the first positive bird to be found in Rappahannock County. “People need to pay special attention to eliminating mosquito breeding areas around the home and protecting themselves from mosquito bites while outside this summer. We are expecting an increase in West Nile virus in birds and mosquitoes this year, which will increase the risk of human infection,” Charles Shepherd, District Manager said. No human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Virginia, but human cases were confirmed in Maryland last year. In 2001, 215 birds, six horses, one mosquito pool and one chicken in a sentinel flock tested positive for West Nile virus in Virginia. West Nile virus was first detected in Virginia in the fall of 2000. The West Nile virus positive crow was found in the Tiger Valley area of Rappahannock County on Aug 4, 2002. The Rappahannock County Health Department continues to provide testing of recently deceased crows, blue jays and raptors. People can prevent mosquitoes from breeding by turning over or removing containers around the home where water collects, such as old tires, potted plant trays, buckets and toys. People also should clean birdbaths and wading pools once a week, clean roof gutters and downspout screens regularly, and eliminate standing water on flat roofs. West Nile virus is spread to birds, humans, horses and other mammals through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people bitten by an infected mosquito do not get sick. People who do get sick usually suffer a mild flu-like illness. People over age 50 are at greatest risk of serious illness, such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord). The Virginia Department of Health recommends the following tips to reduce expo- i sure to mosquitoes: • Wear long, loose and light colored clothing. • Avoid going outside during periods when mosquitoes are most active. • Use insect repellent products with no more than 35 percent DEET for adults and less than 10 percent for children. Follow instructions when using insect repellents. • Turn over or remove containers in your yard where water collects, such as old tires, potted plant trays, buckets and toys. • Eliminate standing water on tarps of flat roofs. • Clean out birdbaths and wading pools once a * week. • Properly maintain swimming pools. • Clean roof gutters and downspout screens regularly. For more information on West Nile virus, log onto the Virginia Department Health’s Web site at www.vdh.state.va.us, and click onto “West Nile Virus Update” or call the Rappahannock Health Department at 675-3516. HAIL DAMAGE? Call Blue Ridge Roofing for free estimates 540-631-0666 A Special Thank You The Family of the luite Rev. James E. Fountain would like to thank you yor your prayers, love expression of comfort you extended to us during our time of sorrow. The circle has been broken, but God still stands in the midst of our mourning to lead us onward. May God Bless You! Corina, James, Ed, DeAnna and Family A Sensational Exhibition of two area Artists Impressionist oils by William H. Whiting & Landscape inspired Abstract Paintings by Don Black August 22 - September 18 Artist Reception Saturday August 24y 4.-00 - 7.-00 Refreshments and Ja%% i. Historic Main Street, Sperryville, VA lttOO - 6:00 Thursday through Monday 540-987-3121 wwwlongvievgalle ry.com

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FIRST PLACE WINNERS: Left to right, Crystal Baer, Brenna Jewell, Libby Reidy and Allison Russo placed first in their D-3 Division last week in Lexington. Local pony clubbers capture first place at National Championship By Mary Jane Smith Special to the Rappahannock News Last week, the Virginia Region Pony Club sent a four-member team to the United States Pony Club National Championships in Lexington and Rappahannock County’s own Allison Russo of Old Rag Mountain Pony Club, along with Crystal Baer and Btenna Jewell from Casanova-Warrenton Pony Club, and Libby Reidy of North Mountain Pony Club, captured first place in their D-3 Division, beating 20 other teams from throughout the United States. Approximately'1,000 participants, including representatives from Canada, Ireland, and the U.K., gathered in historic Lexington, home of VMI and Washington and Lee University, for three days of room, and written tests. Allison achieved a perfect score on the written portion of the program. Other competitions included dressage, show jumping, eventing, games, and tetrathalon. These four young ladies won the honor of representing the Virginia Region back in February, when nearly 200 pony clubbers from throughout the State gathered at Wakefield Country Day School to compete for the opportunity to represent their region at the National Championships. Allison, Crystal, Brenna and Libby were the top four scorers at the D-3 Level in that competition and went on to bring back to Virginia the highest honor possible from this year’s United States Pony Club National Championships. Team places third in State Championship The Rappahannock Athletic Association 16 and under All-Star softball team recently capped off a very successful spring season by placing third in the State Championship Babe Ruth tournament hosted by Greater Manassas Softball in mid-July. Awarded Era W.O.W. pins, a newly-developed Babe Ruth national program sponsored by Proctor & Gamble to recognize players making special effort at the tournament level, were Eva Mills, Sarah Mills, Mazie Drake, Mattie Nawrocki, Brandy Early and Megan Payne, who was also specially commended by the Babe Ruth State Commissioner. Notable about the 2002 RAA 16 and under All-Star softball team is that it consists of two 16 year olds, two 15 year olds, four 14 year olds and four 13 year olds; every other team participating at the state level tournament consisted only of 15 and 16 year olds. Named the 2002 Virginia Babe Ruth District 3 (consisting of Rappahannock, Greene, Madison, Orange, and Peachtree leagues) 16 and under Champions, this team was rostered with 12 of the 16 members of the RAA regular spring season softball team Diamonds. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Lions Club, the Diamonds posted a 2002 regularseason record of 9-0-1. For more information or to play fall or spring softball with RAA, call Mauri Payne 937-4142. ALL-STAR TEAM: Katie Nelson. Mattie Nawrocki, Brandy Early, Hope Jacobs, Erin Kapp. Amanda Smith Sarah Mills. Alyse Gentry, Heather Gentry. Coach Bill Payne. Eva Mills. Coach Mauri Payne, Megan Payne, Mazie Drake. Golf team off to a good start The Panther golf team played on | Monday, Aug. 5 at Bristow Manor Gold L Course. P In a three-way match, Rappahannock came in second beating Strasburg by one stroke. Brentsville came in first. Mike Fairbrother led all scorers with a 74, an excellent round on a very difficult course and in extreme heat. Brian Taylor, Tyler Hartman, Mike Cannon, Robyn Pivarnik and Erin Opseth also played well for the Panthers. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Taylor TEAM MEMBERS: Left to right, Erin Opseth, Brian Taylor, Robyn Pivarnik. Back row, Mike Cannon, Mike Fairbrother. 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Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2002 Our View Drought— it’s serious Farmers and homeowners are concerned Federal emergency loan assistance will be made available to farmers in over 20 contiguous localities as a result of a federal drought disaster and even though Rappahannock hasn’t hit that list yet, we are dry. Sperryville Weather Watcher Dennis B. Wingfield said on Monday, “we are down seven inches.” So far for the month of August with the exception of Monday afternoon’s shower we had only received .12 of an inch for the month. Mr. Wingfield added that’s like needing $7 worth and getting 12 cents worth. For the month of July we received 3.06 inches of rainfall, however, out of 31 days in July—19 of those days were 90 degrees or higher. So far for August out dfl2 days—seven have been 90 degrees or higher. Everyone should be conserving water and be extremely careful. Mr. Wingfield added we could have a solid week of rain (of course, depending upon the amount) and we would still not be where we need to be in terms of adequate rainfall. All too often we are all guilty of taking for granted the luxuries provided to us until the situation gets serious. Lets do our part in conserving water now. (Roadside blooms j Beautification efforts pay off The Virginia Department of Transportation takes the brunt of our complaints about winter snow piles and spring potholes around the clock, year tong. ! So it’s nice to observe what beautiful summer landscape the folks at VDOT are giving us now, with the Waves of wildflowers along our roadsides. Along US $11 outside the Tbwn of Washington, the Rappahannock Garden Club should also receive credit ror the lily display. Well done! Rappahannock Today Photo courtesy of Bruce Jones Rappahannock Lions recently enjoyed a bountiful dinner at “Bittersweet” in Sperryville as they hosted their annuaf - “Changing of the Guard” ceremonies. Letters Objects to rejection The rejection of Mr. Cole’s cooking school project strikes me as very mistaken. Mr. Cole has considerably increased the County’s work force as it is and the school would do even more. Then too, anything that augments the County’s tax base here is worth very seri ous consideration. The project promises to be high grade—elevating our level of culture—it does not appear to be a school for short order cooks. In these cases the argument is always advanced that heavy road traffic will follow the installation of any such new project. This is spurious and is never backed up by solid numbers by those arguing this way. Mr. Cole’s Sunnyside Farm operation is up the road from me, has incurred somewhat heavier traffic, but none that I find in the least disturbing. And I liVe right on that road. I urge that the Board of Supervisors convene, as a > matter of some urgency, and reverse this egregious 1 indeed fatuous decision. G. H. Sharp. Washington Thank you, Supervisors At the August meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Mr. David Cole presented his application for a special exception for the Sunnyside Institute and withdrew his request before the Board voted. This application would not have reached the Supervisors had the Planning Commission fulfilled its responsibility by proper study, listening and hearing what the citizens were saying and voted accordingly. As a minimum, the Commission could have asked for further study of the traffic problem in Washington before forwarding the application to the Supervisors. The Commission in “a carnival atmosphere” approved the application by a 6 to 1 vote. (Commissioner A1 Henry voted nay.) The Board of Supervisors acted on the Commission’s flawed recommendation by Chairman Pete Estes conducting a fair and balanced public session allowing all comments to be heard and then calling for Supervisor comments. Messers. Anderson, Welch, Frazier, and Lee each had the opportunity to express their views and comment on the citizens’ concerns. The members accepted their individual responsibility and stated their positions based on their study of the application and what they heard expressed by their constituents. It appears that the disposition of the application was proper and citizens are satisfied with the result. This event illustrates how a civil public comment session is to be conducted and how a governing body is to act by using all the fact$ and by not “ducking” its responsibility. I believe it was Mr. Welch that said, ' “the buck has to stop hefe*. ’ Thank goodness it did. Arid thank you, Supervisors.' 1 ’ • Bob Laniler Castleton ’ See More Letters, Page A7 Down Memory Lane \ From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Aug. 16, 1962 Newbill Miller of Washington has been appointed manager of the Washington Apple Growers cold storage plant. He assumed (duties in this capacity Aug. 15. Mr. Miller was appointed by the Board of Directors after they had accepted the resignation of James W. Coates, who had been manager for a number of years. The Rev. B. Gale Titchnell, pastor of Woodville Baptist Church and a teacher at Rappahannock County High School, received la Master of Science in Education degree from Madison College, Harrisonburg on Aug. 10. With the acquiring of the Master’s degree Rev. Titchnell is also eligible for a graduate professional certificate for teaching in the schools of Virginia and having majored in guidance, he now meets the qualifications for certification in this field. Rawlings Furniture Company in Front Royal was advertising sidewalk specials. Included 'in the ad: four-piece all purpose living room suite for $94.95; aluminum folding chairs for $4.49; mattress and spring for $34.88 each and a five piece mahogany dinette set for $64.88. 25 YEARS AGO Aug. 18, 1977 A full day kindergarten program will be offered in Rappahannock County for the first time when School opens on Aug. 29. The County School Board members voted last week to authorize the full day program at the recommendation of Superintendent William Bloomer. Everyone was all smiles last week when Rappahannock Lions Club President Phil Butten presented Panther Athletic League President Henry Hudson a check for $300, the Lions initial contribution to the fund raising drive for a track at RCHS. Track coaches Ann Spieker and Karl Studt along with team members Lisa Jones, Lynnell Prudhum and Rhonda Wiley were on hand for the occasion. William F. Bear Jr. from Washington is attending a week-long training course for Boy Scout leaders from Aug. 13-20 at Camp Rock Enon near Gore. The course called “Wood Badge” teaches the Scout program by participation and emphasizes specific leadership techniques and management skills. 10 YEARS AGO Aug. 20, 1992 It has been an unusual growing season; it’s hard to find a farmer to complain about the weather. For most Rappahannock farmers this season has been very good for growing crops. With cooler than average temperatures and higher than average rainfall, pastures are green, corn is growing very well and most fruits are doing well. Tommy Williams, Rappahannock County’s Farm Extension Agent for the last four years, leaves this week to begin his new job working with Federal Insecticide Farmicide Rodenticide Act on Aug. 17. Mr. Williams was the eighth agent since the inception of the Farm Extension in Rappahannock in 1924. In a featured photo, Kim McKiernan of Sperryville was shown with four puppies which she raised from two weeks of age after their mother was found starving to death in the woods. They are now seven weeks old, healthy and ready for adoption. She was seeking current homes for the adorable animals. The history of Shenandoah National Park has many interesting facets. The park offers county residents scenic hiking trails such as Mary’s Rock, a popular destination for many who visit the park. A series of articles was planned for the next several weeks following the park history from its beginning in the early part of the century to present day activities. hv COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND rnoto courtesy of Ashton Burke, OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Line-up for classes in 1947 at the Sperryville School looks a little differertf* than today. Children in Rappahannock will begin classes on Monday, Aug. 26 for the 2002-03: session.

More Oasis CD moves in to new home, finds oasis Letters Pleased with Supervisors’ decision It was heartening to he present when the Board of Supervisors made their decision to turn down the application for Sunnyside Institute. Although Mr. Cole withdrew his proposal before Chairman Estes cofild make the final vote, thfe Board members who did vote, as well as the audience, cited concern from the impacts of traffic, noise, lighting and hours of operation. ! These were the critical factors in declaring the institute to be unsuitable for the proposed location. Traffic would have increased from the service trucks for the meals, w aste, etc. needed to serve upwards of 90 conference guests up to 12 times per month. • Additionally, there was traffic to be considered from extra employees and unlimited visitors to the visitors center, to be open Saturdays and Sundays. ; Of course, this was still only part of the picture. As the Inn expands, too, there is already additional traffic in town and one could hardly believe it will decrease with each newly created commercial venture. Mr. L ole may have been disappointed and I wish him luck in finding an appropriate location for his project. I also hope he understands that the beauty, charm and very fact that we still are a rural, “underdeveloped” agricultural community is a fragile thing in the face of the types of land use which would erode the very nature and reality of what attracted him to settle here in the' first place. Isn’t that just good sense when it comes down to issues of sustainability? There are ways to have low impact business in the county without compromising tjie natural treasury of the/county, but placing Sunnyside Institute on Harris Hollow Road is not one of them. Donna La Pre Washington • Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of Ideal public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 EMAIL: bwayland@ , tiqriespapers.com [••Celebrating Colonial History! August 17-18, 2002 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. : Historic Downtown Leesburg, VA plenty of free parking • street l air with Crullers • Traditional music and dance • Pood • Colontaf living history with more than J(X) costumed reenactors • Mart fling Colonial militias • Children's games • colonial children's l:air • entertainment * ” Admission Charges: ,»- * $5 |>er person (over 1 o yrs. of age) S2 per person (ages 5-1 o yrs.) e »''• Free for children under 5 800-752-61.18 Loudoun Restoration & Preservation Scxlety ' ■ Proc eeds benefit historic preservation ptojeets By Merkdith Gorfein Rappahannock News Writer Micah Solomon has both created and discovered an oasis. • Originally the oasis was Mr. Solomon’s business, begun in 1987 in College Park. Md. because he needed a company to do what wasn’t being done. As a musician, composer and recording engineer, he had been disappointed by the quality of his work when it came back to him from the duplication process. The package didn’t look good, the sound wasn’t as good as the master he had sent and it was all more annoying than it should have been. He knew he could do better. so he did. Mr. Solomon named his new business Oasis. His would be a duplication company which would be “an oasis in a big, confusing and impersonal business.” His business would focus on helping the client/musician move through each stage of the duplication process including getting the product into the market. From his recording studio in Maryland and a staff of one (himself) he produced records and cassettes and a reputation for quality and innovation. Oasis expanded with the industry to CDs and CDROMs, adjusting its name to Oasis CD Manufacturing. He now' employs a fulltime staff of 28. Along the way. he gained a partner, his wife Vandy. During the growing days of the business in Maryland and their courtship, the couple did little but wrork. By 1995 marriage was feeling like the right thing to do. The only requirement for the ceremony was that their faithful dog, Riley, had to be allowed to be the witness. They managed to find The Conyers House in Sperryville. With Norman Cartwright-Brown as Justice of the Peace and “dogs allowed” all things were made possible. Fortune would have it that the Cartwright-Browns’ son had a weekend house for rent, so the couple rented the place. Gradually they began spending more and more time on the road commuting back to their business in Maryland. Of course that got old and with the business growing and continuing to need more of their time, a better solution was on the horizon. In 1997 with the help of local realtor Jean Lillard, the Solomons bought the beautiful Frances Bradford house on Route 522 in Flint Hill. Jay Monroe, a local architect living in Huntly, turned the house into a workable headquarters for Oasis CD. Donalea Monteleone was the first of many Rappahannock employees and she is still happily on board. The company is continuing to expand along with its reputation. Currently Oasis CD employs seven full time graphics people who design cover jackets for the CDs. It is also considered the industry leader in creative, ecologically correct packag ing for the CD’s like the Jewel-Free box. And the Solomon family has continued to expand in many ways into the county. They bought the Kilpatrick house in Sperrvville, and again with Jay Monroe’s assistance, completely transformed and “lifted" the house. Riley has new friends in Petey, a Jack Russell terrier, and two German shepherds. Most importantly Micah and Vandy Solomon have welcomed into their world their first child, a daughter now 19 months old. Oasis CD and the Solomons are involved with many of the civic and charitable events and organizations here in the county. A few are the Rough Ride to benefit the Free Clinic, Paul Reisler’s Song Camps, the CCLC where Vandy serves as a member of its Board, and the Conservation Research Center in Front Royal. With the business growing at 14 percent a year, they outgrew the limited space at their headquarters in Flint Hill. They rented space in a nearby building from Bruce Vierling and ran telephone cables from building to building, surely not the final solution. From the moment Mr. Solomon first saw the Faith Mountain building near the Rappahannock Coop on US 211, he fell in love with it and wanted it. Oasis CD moved into its dream home on June 10 of this year and got the phones and all things technical working by June H, thanks to the technical wizardry of Martin Henze. According to Mr. Solomon and the staff this is a “fantastic space.” Unlike the Bradford house which was refitted to work as a business, this 13,500 square feet of sunlit space was designed and laid out to be a business. They had no idea what a difference that could possibly have made until they began working in it. Mr. Solomon says that everything feels right. The new building is right, the company is doing good work and getting recognition, it’s growing and providing good jobs for those in the county, he loves his staff, and he loves working with some of the local artists who are his clients like Paul Reisler, Ben “Cooter” Jones, Vicki Pratt Keating, and Tom and Lorraine Espinola who have just jointly produced a children’s “album.” And he and his family love the county. The Solomons don’t get into the city as often as they used to. Instead they seem to be providing an oasis here in the country for old friends from the city. A trip to 4 & 20 invariably includes a visit to the Solomon's and a return trip feeling much refreshed. For much more information on the services and product that Oasis CD offers, including the free marketing and distribution programs it offers visit www.oasiscd.com. 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: Women, infants and children receive help By Meredith Gorfein Rappahannock News Writer Women, Infant and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC) is a federally funded food program for a special group of people: pregnant women, breast-feeding women, women with a baby less than six months old, infants and children under five. WIC provides checks that can be traded for free food like infant formula, cheese, milk, cereal and fruit juice. Eligibility requirements are fairly simple and the Rappahannock Health Department in Washington will make the process even easier. The three requirements are to live in Virginia, to qualify within moderate income guidelines (more generous than Medicaid), and to have nutritional needs. The goal is to ensure healthy children: children who start off healthy generally have a better shot at growing up that way. To that end, the health of the mother whether she's carrying, breast-feeding, or during the first six months after childbirth is as critical as the first few years of life of the child. WIC does more than provide checks for food. It offers nutritional advice and education. health screenings and immunization referrals. The staff also provides information on other programs the WIC member might qualify for like Food Stamps, FAMIS, Medicaid and a whole host of other programs dealing with the health of the family. Most of the people who participate in the WIC program got there via word of mouth. Joining WIC is easy. Call the Health Department at 675-3516 and make an appointment. Schools i From Page Al* selection of three to seven top candidates by the School Board by the end of October; interviews of these candidates in November; selection, by the School Board, of one to three finalists for a second interview in late November and early December; and final selection by the School Board's December meeting on Dec. 10, 2002. More positions filled for 2002-03 The School Board approved ten additional staff and coaching recommendations, leaving but one position unfilled for the new school year. Jean Elizabeth will serve as Volunteer/Adult Education Coordinator; Bobbette Swindler has signed on as RCHS Nurse/Receptionist; Randall Fields was approved as an RCHS Social Studies Teacher; Stephen Hynick will Ext Cab, 4x4, Powerstroke, Only 22K Miles! I i If wjv VI M y 12001 ChevySuburban] 4x4, Leather, All the Toys! Rare SUV, Must See, 25K Miles, 2 to Choose From! We Have/Em! 'T Ext Cab, 4x4, Power Stroke! Only 16K Miles! : Olds Buick Pontiac GMC 250 West Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 • 540347-3341 See our Used Inventory at www.jimharrisautd.o6fn • Email: s>ee aeaier ror compieie aeiaiis teach Fifth Grade; and Sunshine Keeney will join RCES stafT as a Special Education teacher. Coaching assignments made are: Brooke Miller for Jr. Panther Girls' Basketball; Julie Woods for Girls’ Basketball (Assistant Coach); Tuny Lambiasi for Cross Country (Assistant Coach); Randy Fields for Varsity Cross Country (Head Coach); and Julie Atkins for Varsity Cheerleading (Head Coach). Board reports Frank Warner of the Budget and Finance Committee provided Board members with two versions of a financial report available from the schools’ new accounting system, and recommended selection of one for regular use. Wesley Mills, reporting for the Facilities Committee, said that no money had been budgeted this year to continue w'ork on Rickmond Engineering's athletic and recreational facilities master plan. He said that he and Interim Superintendent Helen Williams were discussing the possibility of taking the plan to the Board of Supervisors to promote the County's assumption of responsibility for its implementation, since the facilities envisioned would be for community use, and not restricted to students. He suggested that the athletic and recreational facilities proposed could form the basis of a County Parks and Recreation Department. Helen Williams reported that the foundation, floor, and utilities for the new greenhouse were completed, that the greenhouse kit was on site, and that kit installation by Peter Kreyling and volunteers was scheduled for Aug. 23. Mr. Mills, reporting for the Government and Community Committee, said that discussions were ongoing with the Board of Supervisors on the issue of joint meetings, and that the Board of Supervisors had suggested that two members of each body be selected for such meetings. Helen Williams reported that Headwaters had received 130 reservations (70 seats remain) for this years' Taste of Rappahannock, and that work was ongoing on a second dining-related fundraiser, "International Day." She also said that the Composite Index Study draft report has been completed, and that a meeting was scheduled for Aug. 14 to review the draft. The final report is due on Sept. 1. Other activities • During the Public Comments portion of the meeting Kathryn Treanor said that she was "thrilled" with new high school principal Roger Mello. Mr. Mills said that he felt the same about Principal Mello. • Student Representative and rising senior Henry Robertson attended his first School Board meeting to introduce himself to the Board and to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. • Mr. Warner advised that, due to insufficient numbers of snow days this past year, Rappahannock County will not qualify for the waiver, in the 2003-2004 school year, that permits it to start school before Labor Day. • Mr. Mills and Mrs. Williams both praised the Greve School Council Leadership Conference for its effectiveness. Supervisors From Page A1 was not necessarily a conflict between preservation of the County and its promotion as a tourist destination. “I believe in sharing the wealth we have here,” he concluded. Supervisor Bryant Lee responded to Mr. Kiser’s request by stating that he did not want Culpeper or Fauquier County ... he wanted to stay Rappahannock County. He said that he thought that the Zoning Ordinance would help preserve the County’s open spaces, and that “as long as you keep the businesses going—like my farm—you’ll keep Rappahannock as it is.” Supervisor Bob Anderson said that he thought that “everyone at this table (the Supervisors) would like it as it was thirty year ago” but he expressed doubt that it could be done with zero growth. Supervisor Roger Welch said that his calculations indicated that, at current levels of growth, there would be a population increase of 5,000 peo pie in twenty years. He asked if we can say that no one else can come to Rappahannock, and pointed to the Comprehensive Plan that suggests that growth be directed to the Towns and in clusters in order to preserve open spaces. Chairman Pete Estes pointed out that has become increasingly easy over the years to tell when you get into Rappahannock because of the relatively low rate of growth compared to adjoining counties. That is due, he said, to our Zoning Ordinance. He said that he is in favor of tourism because it provides jobs and thus “gives local families a better quality of life.” “I think we owe it to all citizens—so that everybody gets some enjoyment out of the County,” he added. Mr. Estes said that he did not think that the County “would grow that much” because of the inability of a developer to build a large tract. “He wants to build 200 houses, not two,” Mr. Estes explained. Mr. Estes’ concluded by saying, “In my mind, Rappahannock is not an accident ... a lot of thought went into it.” Fatal From Page A1 against the Explorer,” said Mangan. The two passengers riding in the passenger side of the SUV and the driver of f the truck were taken by ambulance to Prince William Hospital. Bartlam and the driver of the Explorer, Wade C. House of Nokesville, were flown to Inova Fairfax Hospital. Bartlam died during surgery. House was listed in stable condition. We’re Expanding Our Sales Force. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 August 14, 2002 www.timescommunity.com In Brief Foxhunting survival clinic scheduled 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 toe conducted from 1 to 3 p.m. Entry fee is $50. For more information call Oliver Brown, MFH at 547-2810 or Janet O’Keefe at 547-2993. Amissville seeking photos, information The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will celebrate its 50th anniversary this 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 9375205 to help with this endeavor. “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 cross-section 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 priced with jumps optional. Light refreshments will be provided. Gost'is $15 per rider. For further information and directions contact Janet O’Keefe, MFH at 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 chHd is currently in are invited to attend. Animal Welfare League to host annual dinner A benefit dinner, dance and silent auction for the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Windrush Farm, Flint Hill. For additional information or reservations call Sally Cunningham at 636-3308. Local scouts attend week long camp By Roger Pierson Special to the Rappahannock News Boy Scout Troop 36 traveled to Camp Rock Enon near Gore, Va. to attend Summer Camp during the week of July 28 through Aug. 3. This is the camp for the Shenandoah Area Council to which the Troop belongs, so most of the Scouts had attended on many previous occasions both as Boy Scouts and as Cub Scouts. After a busy afternoon unpacking, setting up camp, checking merit badge schedules, and having pictures taken, the Troop voted to attempt to earn the Rock Enon Elite award. This decision added a great measure of fun and accomplishment to the following week. As an Elite award service project, the troop split and delivered firewood to the camp’s many sites. This involved the use of a hydraulic wood splitter, a first opportunity for many to use one of the worlds finest “boy toys”. The appreciation shown by the recipients of the firewood afforded its own reward. Food during the week was served cafeteria style with each troop taking a turn during the week manning the service lines. The dining hall was divided into four quadrants for the purposes of determining which troops were privileged to go first for seconds. In a break from the normal orderly fashion that camp is run, the quadrant yelling the loudest went first. The competition for seconds of pork barbecue during Friday’s lunch was heavy, but won by the troop’s quadrant due to more than a little help from their Scoutmaster. As part of the Rock Enon Elite award, the troop cooked a pancake breakfast in their campsite. This was a welcome break from the routine as the Scouts took the time to prepare the flat comestibles exactly the way each preferred. There was plenty of maple syrup to go around, and the meal, if not the cleanup, was enjoyed by all. The Scouts occupied most of their time during the day working on merit badges they had selected and scheduled prior to camp. In addition to the one-hour merit badge sessions, open time in the late afternoon was available for practice in the shooting sports, swimming, and other scout skills. In all, the Scouts of Troop 36 earned 50 merit badges including: Archery!3), Athletics! 1), Canoeing! 1), Cooking(8), Emergency Preparedness(8), First Aid(6), Leatherwork(l), Orienteering! 1), Reptile and Amphibian Study(6), Rifle Shooting! 3), Shotgun Shooting(3), Soil and Water Conservation^), Swimming(4), Weather!!), Wilderness Survival! 1), TROOPS: Pictured from left to right, behind buttress: Robbie Hamill-Huff, DJ Atkins, Buster Brown, Aaron Oyster. Mitchell Ames. Tommy Shotwell. Robert Cairns. Ben Pierson, and Josh Bywaters. In front row: Assistant Scoutmaster Doug Bywaters, Joseph Ordile, Charles Crawford, Andrew Kohler, Simon Berry, Michael Landrum, Michael Thiel. Daniel Pierson, Matt Bywaters, Josh Makela, Scoutmaster Roger Pierson, and Assistant Scoutmaster Rick Kohler. Not pictured: Dorian Matthews Photos courtesy of Roger Pierson FIRST CLASS Scouts Andrew Kohler and Josh Makela paddle in the timed Camp Rock Enon Ironman event. Troop 36 participants not pictured were runners Daniel Pierson and Simon Berry, swimmer Aaron Oyster and finisher Dorian Matthews. Woodcarving( 1). Camp would not be camp without games, and there were many to choose from, with the Troop participating in most. Troop 36 scored two of the five runs needed to defeat the Camp Rock Enon staff in the Scoutmaster/Staff softball game. Scout Buster Brown nearly intercepted the waterborne winner in the “Greased Watermelon” competition using a “lurk while others fight” strategy. Later, six Troop 36 scouts competed in the Camp Rock Enon Ironman Svent. This Is' ^ relay race with the first two legs consisting of 220 and 250 yard sprints around obstacles. These are followed by a 350 yard canoe paddle around a buoy to a successful docking. Having been tagged by the canoeists, the next Scout dives off the dock and swims 25 yards to tag the last Scout who swims 15 yards, runs 50 yards and ties two randomly selected knots to finish. The competition was fierce, with Troop 36 finishing fourth in the event, missing third and second place by two and five seconds respectively. Assistant Scoutmaster Doug' Bywaters was deemed by the troop to be the most likely to succeed in the Scoutmaster Cannonball/ Bellyflop competition. Using a comefrom-behind stealth strategy, Mr. Bywaters performed a bellyflop for his style dive in the multi-dive event. This allowed him to exhibit an extra, and it turns out pivotal, shade of midriff redness after the final belly flop dive. This final dive was heavily weighted in the scoring, resulting in a first place win for Troop 36. Mr. Bywaters' words upon learning the results: “I did?'. This year’s camp experience was capped off by a family dinner Friday evening of lasagna, fruit salad, turkey sandwiches and cold drinks provided by Kaye Kohler, Jan and Ron Makela, Sue and Robert Cairns, and Frank and Sherry Hamill-Huff and enjoyed in the troop campsite. Following the dinner, a campfire ceremony of songs, skits, and reflection cemented the feelings of satisfaction and yearning for camps to come. Art exhibit explores “2 Views of the Landscape” Long View Gallery in Sperryville will feature an intriguing exhibit by two outstanding Virginia artists, William H. Whiting and Don Black from Aug. 22 through Sept. 18. The exhibit explores how local landscapes inspire the creative spirit to produce dramatically different paintings. There will be a reception for the artists featuring refreshments and live jazz on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. William H. Whiting paints the lyrical beauty, gentle colors and soft sunlight of the Blue Ridge Mountains with an impressionist’s use of color, light, and space. He renders landscapes through an almost infinite number of abstract brushstrokes and subtle color variations, each building on the other to evoke moods of stillness and serenity. Don Black, on the other hand, reduces the colors and shapes found in nature to their abstract simplicity. His flowing watercolor and acrylic abstract paintings have hints of their landscape origins behind their masterful balance of color, shapes and energy. A graduate of the University of Virginia and resident of Stephens Cky, William H. Whiting is one of the area’s most renowned and successful artists. His painting career began at UVA and the American School in Vienna, Austria. However, with over thirty years of painting experience, Whiting considers himself primarily self-taught. He has exhibited his work widely throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and is frequently one of the most successful artists at major area shows including “Art at the Mill” in Millwood and the Aldie Mill Show. Don Black earned his MFA at Ohio University and entered a career in music. He was the conductor of the symphony orchestra and is a Professor of Music at Shenandoah University in Winchester as well as a professional jazz clarinetist. He began painting in watercolor with realistic landscapes but a fascination with the shapes, patterns and light found in nature caused his paintings to become more abstract through the years. Now his focus is on abstract formal design combined with a sensibility for mood and light in a style that utilizes the flowing qualities of watercolors and acrylics. Black’s work has been exhibited widely in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. Long View Gallery specializes in contemporary American art, sculpture and jewelry. The gallery is located on Historic Main Street in Sperryville, Va. For more information call 540-987-3121 or visit www.longviewgallery. com. “CATHEDRAL”, an acrylic painting by Don Black to be included in the exhibit “2 Views of the Landscape" in Long View Gallery from Aug. 22 - Sept. 16. Dreams come true in “The Rookie” — to show Friday By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News “The Rookie,” starring Dennis Quaid and directed by John Lee Hancock, is based on the true^Btory of Jim Morris, a Texas science teacher and high school baseball coadh whose early dreams of being a professional pitcher were benched by ^broken * shoulder. This unassuming fetid pure of heart film is a tale of the average Joe chasing an above average dream and is playing at the Theatre on Gay Street, Washington, on Friday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. . . / Jim Morris grew up as a baseballloving Army brat whose dad moved the family often, eventually relocating them to the baseball-hating town of Big Lake. Thus we start with the somewhat bitter Jim, one who pines to leave Big Lake, his childhood and his stern, overbearing father behind. Shoulder surgery cuts short his baseball career. He marries a wonderful Texas girl named Lorri (Rachel Griffiths) and has three charming children. And though he’s not playing ball, he’s coaching high school players who all respect him. The Big Lake Owls aren't doing so well but Jim wants the boys to believe in their dreams, just as he did. His boyhood fantasies reemerge when he tries throwing one day and his arm doesn’t hurt. In fact, he can throw that ball 98 mph. After seeing his fastball, the team he coaches makes a bet with him—if they win the district title, he has to try out for the major leagues again. After a miserable start, the team wins 17 games and captures the district title, compelling Jim to try out for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The story has a quality of simplicity that’s almost as hard to achieve in such movies as a middle-aged man’s boyhood dreams. But “The Rookie” is anchored in Morris' true story. He makes the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and plays two seasons with them. Who doesn’t want to believe that dreams, even impossible ones, can come true? The film is rated G and contains nothing objectionable. Run time is 129 minutes. T"

Church Activities VBS at Fellowship Assembly Fellowship Assembly of God Church will be holding Vacation Bible School Aug 19-23 from 9 to 11 a m. each day. The theme will be "Love that sets us free." “Join us each day as we sing, play games, hear God's word and make crafts." said a church spokesperson. For further information or transportation call 937-3562. FT. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Tri n i ty Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study and Holy Eucharist Black Oak to host meeting The Ketocton Association of Regular Baptist Churches will be meeting for their 236th session with the Black Oak Regular Baptist Church, located on Route 729 on Friday and Saturday. Aug. 16 and 17. Elder Wayne Richards is Moderator with Mrs. Marie Atkins serving as Clerk. All member's of Regular Baptist Churches in Rappahannock and friends are invited. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Every First and Third Sunday only First Sunday 2 p.m. Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday. Aug. 18 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Thornton s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. 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: 4:30t5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Homecoming at Shiloh Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville invites the public to attend its annual homecoming services on Sunday, Aug. 18. Lunch will be served following the morning service. At 3 p.m. Rev. Donald Reid accompanied by his choir and congregation from Mt. Paran Baptist Church will be guests. Normal services at the church include the first and third Sunday with Sunday School at 9:30 and worship at 11. 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. Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Concert planned A “Glory to God” concert will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wright Way Ranch in Rappahannock. This is a free, all day event for the entire family. For more details call Thom at 937-7755. Directions: Ben Venue, Route. 729, Richmond Road to right on to Aaron Mountain Road, left on to Blossom Lake Lane, watch for signs. 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. 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. 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. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. “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. Byram-Setde vows exchanged Leslie Marie Byram and Timothy Scott Settle were married June 1 at Oakton United Methodist Church in Oakton. About 130 guests attended the afternoon wedding. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Phillip Bailey of Washington Baptist Church. A reception was followed by a sit down dinner at the Tysons Westpark Hotel in McLean. The bride’s good friends, Chris Boyd and Mary Stout decorated the church with roses, delphinium, iris, snapdragons, and Queen Anne’s lace. The bride was given in marriage by her mother, Claire Marie Byram. The bride’s dress was an ivory satin A-line halter dress with embroidered and beaded bodice and hem which featured a cathedral train complete with appliqued lace, pearls and cutwork. Her elbow-length veil included a silk flower halo and she carried a hand-tied bouquet of bridal white roses and soft greens with a white ribbon. The mother of the bride wore a floor length navy blue gown with silver studded daisies crisscrossed in the back. The groom’s mother, Tansy Frazier, wore a metallic silver knit mock neckline outfit with a navy blue floor length skirt. Matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Lisa Laycock of San Francisco, Calif. Maid of honor was the bride’s close friend, Shane Wiland. Bridesmaids were Lisa Settle, sister of the groom, Ann Marie Powers, sister of the bride, Jennifer Murillo, Mia Mclnereary and Kathleen Palmer, all close friends. The attendants wore platinum, A-line dresses with a Vshaped halter neck with silver and crystal beaded bias band at the waist and carried bouquets of pink roses. Best man was the brother of the groom, Keith Settle. Groomsmen were Dave Jones, Dave Powers, Robert Nichels, Keda Nupen, John Carney and Chris Downs. Ushers were stepfather of the groom, Bobby Frazier, and Carlos Ochoa, family member of the bride. The groom wore a black tuxedo with a black vest and black bow tie where as the groomsmen wore black tuxedos with silver herringbone vests and Windsor ties. The bride is the daughter of Claire M. Byram of Fairfax, and James T. Byram of Ft. Worth, Texas. The groom is the son of Tansy Frazier of Castleton and the late Lee T. Settle. The newlyweds plan a honeymoon trip to Hawaii sometime in September. In the meantime they have made their home in Amissville. Summer vacations coming to a close Here we are, summer vacation is almost over. School starts Aug. 26. I wish it wouldn’t start until after Labor Day. Most counties aren't starting until then and it wouldn’t be so hot on the kids. Just a thought, so be careful on the roads the buses will be loading and unloading the children. Early last week there was a car accident on US 211. The Fire department had someone trying to slowr down traffic on the highway, but a lot of people disregarded the flares and the young man in the middle of the highway trying to slow them dowm. We as residents of Rappahannock County should know to yield to rescue. equipment and personnel. Please be careful on the roads, there are too many fatalities from people not paying attention. Gary and I took the boys to Virginia Beach this week. We stayed at the Colonial Inn with a jacuzzi in our room. They had a great time and they loved the Water Park. It was a great way to beat the heat and humidity that has returned. Another reason to start school after Labor Day. Next weekend 13 women from Amissville Baptist Church will be heading to Washington DC. to the Women of Faith Concert. They will be giving their testimony and singing on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. If you have any items that you are considering getting rid of or about to clean out a basement or garage. Amissville ■;V4 Bv AMY HITT ‘ y 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 taix donation. Call J.B. Carter at 937-4218 for more inforniation. • 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 dr would like to vote for the rifeW board members please 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. “ * Condolences are extended to the family and friends of Martin Hitt Sr. in bis untimely passing. Get well wishes are extended to Mark Paul apd, his daughter, Ashlyn. Have nice week and callme or e-mail me with yopr news at amyrappnew,s@ aol.com. Births announced for month of July The following births were announced from Fauquier Hospital for the month of July for Rappahannock residents. On July 1, a daughter, Heather Anie Smith was bom to Wendy and William Smith of Amissville. On July 2, a son, Elijah Walter Donovan Beard was bom to Wanda and Christopher Beard of Viewtown. On July 5, a son, Julian Daniel Corsaro was bom to Rachael and Daniel Corsaro of Amissville. A son, Jacob Kevin Hailey was bom to Lisa and Marc Hailey of Amissville on July 5. On July 14, a son, John Hardy Pemberton Jr. was bom to Sarah and John, Pemberton of Amissville. A daughter, Hannah Marie Seyedan was borrf July 22 to Melissa and Amir Seyedan of Amissville. On July 29, a girl, Mari Michelle Tisera was bom to Viviana and Gustavo Tisera of Washington. A boy, Thomas Andrew Ketcham was born to Danielle and Thomas'. Ketcham of Amissville on July 29. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 7 to 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 As You Go On Your Way Perhaps you are on vacation. With so much to see, it is easy to forget weekly worship. But, what an opportunity to visit a new house of worship, whether it be a monumental cathedral or a small historic sanctuary. Are you drawn by classic architecture or perhaps by the quaint appearance of vines twining up stucco walls? Why not stop in and spend an hour with God? Let serenity spread through your spirit. Sing praises to the Lord, for He is with you wherever 3Tou are...the Creator qf the splendor that we enjoy on vacation and each day. For a little while you can just rest and relax...meditate or join in prayer. We read in Psalm 142:3, “When my spirit is faint, thou knowest ray way.'’ Have a wonderful vacation this year. May God shower |! His protection upon you as you go on your way. 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Churches celebrated homecoming services Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church on Scrabble Road celebrated its homecoming on Sunday with a former pastor, Dr. Dan Gregg of Texas as guest speaker. Revival services followed nightly with the last service this evening, Wednesday beginning at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to this remaining service. Slate Mills Baptist Church held their homecoming services .Sunday with Rev. Virgil Wilson as their guest speaker. Revival services followed each evening with different speakers and tonight for the closing service. Rev. Sandy Martin on New Salem Baptist Church will be bringing the message at 7:30 p.m. Congratulations to Miss Brittany Thornhill, who was selected to attend the National You fig Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. last week. •The Nazareth Baptist Church on Route 707 celebrated their youth day on Sunday with .musical selections rendered by Caman Baptist of Reva; Rising Zion Baptist of Winston and Antioch Baptist of Madison and other youth choirs. Rev. Howard Frye is pastor of Nazareth. . Birthday greetings for the BOSTON Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8892 week are extended to my nephew, Michael Wayne Frazier, who celebrates his day tomorrow, Aug. 15; Mrs. Lotttie Woodward also shares the same day. Barbara S. Tharp will add another year on Saturday; with Ann Marie Hetger celebrating on Sunday, Aug. 18 and Miss Maiy Tharp claims Monday, Aug 19 for her day. May our gracious Lord grant many more years to each of you. Congratulations to Ms. Beverly Garrison, who was awarded the highest honor at Culpeper Regional Hospital and named Employee of the Year. She has been a registered nurse at the hospital for the past 27 years. She is a member and parish nurse of Thoroughfare Bible Church at Flint Hill socials Mrs. Frances Bradford, formerly of Flint Hill, is convalescing at the Southerlands Home in Front Royal from a broken hip. Virginia Yates Hadgens of Lufkin, Texas, Mrs. Bradford’s daughter, spent some time recently with her mother. Our prayers continue for her improvement. Rheannon Sorrells of Front Royal and James Madison University of Harrisonburg, fiance of Billy Welch was a Tuesday overnight guest of his parents, Bill and Joanne Welch and Elizabeth. Harlen and Ann Jones of Clermont, Florida are spending a week as the houseguest of the latter’s sister, Mrs. Louise McCulloch. Tommy and Linda Lillard Were Sunday visitors of his mother, Mrs. Mabel Lillard. Our prayers continue with all those on the sick list. Rebekah and Caroline Shorb of Maryland spent the Weekend with their grandparents, Merlin and Joy Shorb. ! Sunday guests of Mrs. Edna Lillard were Mark and Diane Graves and Katelyn of Summerduck, Edith Graves of Fredericksburg, Amy Lillard of Winchester and Allison Lillard of Manassas. I Richard Looney of Woodstock visited his sister, Mrs. Christine Vest on Sunday.. Visiting on Thursday were Rodney Vest and granddaughtdfc Ashley Vest of Woodville. ' • Jim Marangoni was a visitor ir\ the home of Bill and Joanne Welch and Elizabeth on Saturday and Tuesday. * ’ The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the! second, fourth and fifth Sunday of each month at 11 im. The Rev. John Farrar to begin new year ‘With the start of school times a new year for Cub ^touting. On Sept. 5 starting at 7; p.pi. at the Rappahannock eounty Elementary School, ub Scout Pack 123 will begin registration of returning and fiew scouts for its 2002-2003 p$ason. i « All parents with boys in first tfirdugh fifth grades are invited t<| learn more about the scoutJhg program, meet the den leaders, spe displays of projects and activities and imagine your son ili urliform. j j GOb Scout Pack 123 has peen serving boys in Rappahannock County for over 25 years with plenty of fun, construction activities, summer fcamps, hikes and special events lijke the water carnival going on Aug. 17. ! For more information or to gpt an application in advance of , school night, call Cub Master Opie" Crawford at 987y2D8495 or-Committee Woman Libet Pierson at 937-5605. Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 invites the public. Worship services are held in the Flint Hill United Methodist Church every Sunday at 8:45 a.m. Services are delivered by the Rev. Merlin Shorb. The public is welcome. Give me a call with news for the Flint Hill column and have a great week! Reva. Our deep sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Roberta Hawkins Collier, who passed away last Sunday at the home of her daughter in Charlottesville; and also to the family of Miss Gladys Jenkins, a former Slate Mills lady who at the age of 81 passed away Friday, Aug 2 at the Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. Wedding anniversary bells will be ringing on Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Cubbage; on Sunday, Aug. 18 for our friends, Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson; and on Monday, Aug. 19 Bill and Ruth Peregory observe another year together. Suppose quite a few of our older folks remember the “Studebaker” and had an opportunity to visit and observe them for the “Studebaker Day” held at Country Cookin on Sunday. Condolences are extended to Mr. Lawrence Fredericks of Reva and his family upon the loss of his mother, Mrs. Mary Frederick, who passed away last Wednesday. Ms. Gene Ryalls and Bobby Knighton were recent guests of Mrs. Leanna Wharton in Sperryville and they dined at The Country Cafe in Washington. Mrs. Wharton was a Sunday afternoon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins. The public is invited to attend the “Fun Fest” of Novum Baptist Church on Saturday, Aug. 17 beginning at 3 p.m. and continuing until 7 p.m. A puppet show, food, games and prizes have all been planned and the event is free. If more information is needed please call 727-0125. For anyone in our area who had tickets and attended the Madison Young Farmers tractor pull that was rained out are reminded that those tickets will be honored for the next scheduled tractor pull which is set for this Saturday, Aug. 17 beginning at 6 p.m. on Route 687 at the Young Farmers Grounds. Mrs. Ray Frazier accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Wednesday guests of Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Mrs. Michele Swindler of Culpeper was a Tuesday evening guest of her parents, the Fraziers, on Turkey Ridge Road. The Class of Culpeper High School year of 1992 held their reunion on Saturday at the Remington Lions Club building in Remington. Mrs. Lottie Thornhill attended the Keyser-Gore wedding at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville, Saturday afternoon and the reception following at Fauquier Springs Country Club. “Tiny Angels,” a new child care center on Route 522 near Norman will be opening on Monday, Aug. 26 under the direction of Mrs. Pat Tayman. For information call 547-3388. For all you com dog lovers, the mini ones, did you know they were first introduced on Aug. 15. 1985. Mrs. Margaret Buraker has returned home from University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville and is greatly improving. Those on our prayer list and needing a touch of the Master’s hand include Mrs. Rosie Wharton, Ms. Lucille Baylor, Mrs. Janet Peregory, Mrs. Jean Dodson, Mr. Bernard Jenkins Mrs T.nrv Bailey, Mrs. Barbara Tharp, Mrs. Daisy Lucas and many, many more. Make plans now to attend the street festival, “Taste of the Mountains” to be held by our neighbors in Madison on Saturday, Aug. 31 beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting all day. One can enjoy the day by shopping, eating, browsing and the entertainment. To learn more about the event call 948-4455. We have reports from our neighbors in Woodville at the Five Forks Regular Baptist Church that they enjoyed a very successful Vacation Bible School last week. The Windmore Foundation of Arts with an office, here in Griffinsburg will be having auditions for “Steel Magnolias” on Friday, Aug. 23 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Culpeper. For information about this event call the office at 547-2555. Have a great week. iwioore GRAND PRIX September 8, 2002 Gates Open at 10 p.m. Advance Admission $30 per car (up to 6) • $40 at the gate Wine Fest Advance Admission $10 $15 at the gate, ID required. 7 Wineries from Blue Ridge WineWay Box tents VIP tables available. (Times 1111— NORTHERN VIRGINIA Harriott. M A R K I CfT T RANCH. i citigroupj private bank Upcoming Events Garden Club to inert Interested in gardening, horticulture or flower arranging? Come to the Rappahannock County Garden Club meeting Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 1:30 p.m., Washington Fire Hall. Jenie Cate from Blue Rag Gardens in Etlan will present the program. Questions, or to RSVP, please call 675-3152. Polo activities at Bleu Rock # The summer polo schedule is currently underway at Bleu Rock Farms and will run through Aug. 31. Each Saturday night the Bleu Rock Polo team will host a three-goal game. If you have a three-goal team and would like to challenge the Bleu Rock team, you're invited. Other polo events include learn to play polo every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Horses will be provided; beginning riders are welcome, $75 covers the lesson, dinner and a beverage. Bring a friend to dinner for only $20. On Thursday, “Bring your own horse"; $20 gets you practice chukkers from 6 to 8 p.m. and includes dinner on the terrace and a beverage. Bring a friend to dinner for only $20. For more information about The Equestrian Center at Bleu Rock Farms or summer polo activities call Graham Knight at 987-9522. Yoga with Lilo Do you want to be more flexible and feel better physically as well as mentally? If so, join “Yoga with Lilo.” Ongoing classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall in Washington on Mondays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a m. For more information call Lilo at 675-3584. Karate classes to begin Shorin-Ryn Okinawan Karate classes will begin in September at Ki Theatre in Washington. Adult classes begin Sept. 16 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and junior classes on Sept. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Arthur Drago and Betsy Toth are instructors. For more information call 635-7554 or 349-0632. Music at the Pub Local singer/songwriter Carsie Bean Blue has returned temporarily from Eugene, Ore., to croon her eclectic jazz, blues and folk tunes for her friends and kin back home. She will play mostly her original tunage with a healthy dash of obscure-to-hardly-so cover bits, ranging from country to funky but always sweet, swank and soulful. This gathering also heralds the East Coast release of Carsie's homegrown ten-song album, hush. The event takes place on Sunday, Aug. 18, at nine p.m., at the Pub, beside Mountainside Market in Sperryville. Quilting group 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 bloick 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. 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. Celebration atECOW 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 paired 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. Participants should bring a mat. Call 987-8219 for information. Clinic will be open Aug. 21 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. 21 and not again until Sept. 4. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Public Health Department Building. For information call 347-0394. Bluemont series continues The Bluemont 2002 summer series will continue on Saturday, Aug. 17 with the Orquesta La Romana 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. 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; Tai 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. 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: 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 6356149.

A sweet steel saw finds music in a good home By Meredith Gorfein Rappahannock News Writer It is obvious that this husband and wife team have been moving in harmony for many years. “Junior” Switzer and his wife Gloria have spent most of their lives making music. When Milton “Junior” Switzer was 11 he received a gift. Given first to his father, the Rev. Milton Switzer, a Baptist preacher w ho was collecting discarded “treasures" from the wealthy to give to the needy in his congregation in the skid row area of Philadelphia, this gift was an unusual saw — one that needed to he “played.” Even by the age of 11. the young Switzer’s musical talents were evident, so not much pleading was required before the saw was his to explore. His older sister who played the violin, lent him her how. Drawing music from the saw came easily for Switzer, and with the preacher on the accordion and the son on the saw. their ministry on the streets of Philadelphia began to draw the curious and the converts. They'd play a little and then Rev. Switzer would preach a little. The way to Rappahannock came in 1959 when Rev. Switzer became pastor of Hope Hill Baptist Church near Castleton. Rev. Switzer is still preaching from that pulpit. The gift for music has followed Junior Switzer always. He is adept on the piano, guitar. bass, trumpet, sax, and, of course, the saw. A truly religious man. he gives his Lord credit for this gift of music and all the many good things that have come into his life. It was during his “not quite right" years when he was part of a rock n’ roll hand that another of the good things came into his life: he met his future bride. It was love at first sight for Junior, and he said to a friend. ‘'I'm going to marry that girl one day." Gloria Dodson and Junior Switzer courted for two years, but always accompanied by her brother. Now long married with five grown children, (the oldest sons, Keith and Michael are now married). Junior and Gloria have wonderful memories of the music the seven Switzers made and they have many of those memories on tape. All inherited their father’s love and ear for music. (John, who is in college, is especially gifted). During the 80’s and 90’s when the children ranged from seven to fourteen years old. the Switzer family travelled all over Virginia and surrounding states performing in churches and missions, and for television and radio. The children seemed able to harmonize almost from birth, and during those travelling years, the children singing hymns in four-part harmony — a capella, no less — were as popular as their father playing the saw. One of his fondest memories is his return with his family to the Philadelphia Christ Baptist Church in northwest Philadelphia. This wras the largest church the Switzer family had ever performed in. They were invited for the church’s homecoming. It was also a homecoming for Junior Switzer. 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For Junior and Gloria Switzer it is the sounds of their children’s young voices caught on tape and singing for the Lord which give them the greatest pleasure. Mr. Switzer is in the process now of re-mixing those tapes to make a good CD. He doesn’t play the saw nearly as often as he did when he was a youngster or when he and his family were performing every weekend. He has played for nearly every church in Rappahannock and still plays occasionally at his father’s church — and occasionally when asked. On a sunny afternoon Junior Switzer was asked ,to play. With his wife moving quietly in the background adjusting the volume of.the accompaniment tape from jjust a nod or whisper from her husband, Mr. Switzer began drawing the bow across the saw while gently flexing the saw. “The Old Rugged Cross” fluted through the sunlit ljvjng , room. The music from the saw had an eerie quality, whispy and fragile like cobwebs. The final notes ... “and exchange it someday for a crown," drifted*^ away. This very close-knit fapiily draws together as often, as, they can. And although they don’t break into four-part har- • mony quite as often as they used to, there is much harmo^ ny there. “Wood” show on display at Middle Street Gallery By Diana Bird Special to the Rappahannock News The August “Wood” show at the Middle Street Gallery is humorous, eclectic and cheerful. It matches the recent clear and beautiful days that provided a needed summer relief from muggy, torrid weather. About twenty exhibitors have contributed work that strictly speaking isn’t always wood, but that relates to it. There are three pieces of furniture, a dozen or so “sculptures”, a drawing, several paintings and two photographs. A fanciful fish by Ann Currie made of sticks and vines with a large blue eye and accompanied by tiny yellow fry hangs from the ceiling, reminiscent of a mobile. Its lightness and singular character sets a tone for the show. Two elegant traditional tables remind us of the heritage which wood workers must cast their design skills against. One is a Queen Anne tea table, the other a Shaker candle stand, both P.A. Pastore, of walnut and cherry. They will become heirlooms, their quality is so fine. Of the constructions or sculptures, Chris Stephens’ “Sweep”, an abstract composition of various woods and pigment, is different in style from any of his other work I have seen, and it may herald a new direction for this fine artist. A white baby seal by James R. Pambrook, with large glass eyes in its bla<5ksmudged face, arouses a sentimental emotion that would, make every child want to take it home. « ■ 0 Ozzie Pace has created a work of art in curley maple for the frame surrounding Robin Purnell’s portrait of daughter! Ruth sitting in a curley maple sleigh on Russian snow before an evergreen woods. ThiaHif-’ ture is mounted low to gr£at effect to make a close-up view, possible. This is a dramatical- < ly stunning picture. Janet Brome has m^cfeia! scene, “Shifting Sands in|ttyej Gobi”, of three wooden panels, • arranged one before another! to convey a sense of perspec-| tive. The back panel is a bluesky; the two others, sandy j desert with, a long file _af* Bactrian camels snaking forward. The closest animals are bas relief of clay and wire. The' work is constructed in suah away that it can be hung or mounted on a shelf and is. very decorative. I cannot begin to* say enough about this wonderful* show that an art lover would regret to miss. Some df~the' pieces I most admired * I* haven’t mentioned. Just as'an. exhibition of a number of<an artist’s works allows a ,deef> understanding of his or her inspiration, so a show of the diversity of this one helps each piece stand out through eom-l parison. \' ifbvJ* V* ' * course planned Food sanitation u£ The 2002 Fall Food Sanitation Certification course has been scheduled. The course and ServSafe Essentials textbook utilize the new 2001 Model Food Code from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This course will provide successful participants a certification from the National Restaurant Association that is 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 Health are offering the-Hl hour ServSafe Course and • ? Food Protection Manager-.' Certification Exam. The.’/ course will be offered in 4 Warrenton I at fc the Fauquier Extension (Jffice, 24 Pelham Street, Sepf. & and 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pre-rtegistered cost « is $104 per1 person. The textbook and exam uf included in the fee. Tb register, contact the Rappahannock Extension Office 675-3619 before the registration! deadline of notiBt Sept. 61 |!

Obituaries Martin B. Hitt Sr. Trucker ;%artin G. Hitt Sr., 61, of Amissville died Aug. 10 at the irtCfrA Fairfax Hospital in F^fl^Church. :^was bom Jan 19, 1941, in-Ajnissville, a son of the late Mason L. Hitt Sr. and Omega JiicUCHitt. .j&r ^addition to his parents, h^J^s also predeceased by or** sister, Irma H. Holmes. Hitt was a self ertlfJjoyed trucker, who hauled saAjdJist to area horse farms au^tnulch to many various su&iyisions throughout Rappahannock, Fauquier, L(Juflo\m, Culpeper and Prince Wflliatn counties. * was a member of the Anwseville Baptist Church. *3Se is survived by his wife, Gltffih B. Hitt; one daughter, Tanrara L. Terwilliger and her husband, Allen of Amissville; one son, Martin G. Hitt Jr. of Amissville; a grandson, Bobby Lee Higg of Amissville; two sisters, Mary H. Brown and Marion H. Woodward, both of Amissville; two brothers, Mason L. Hitt Jr. of Wart-enton and John F. Hitt Sr. -of Amissville and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services and intermeht will be private. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the' atrangements. Mabel McClanahan Born in Sperryuille Mabel W. McClanahan, 93, of Warrenton died Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Culpeper Health Care Center. She was born April 27, 1909 in Sperryville, a daughter of the late Oakley Homer Bowen and Elizabeth Atkins Bowen. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two husbands, Thurman Woodward and Richard McClanahan; a son, James Edward Woodward; two brothers, Leo Bowen and Sam Bowen and three sisters, Edna Canard, Fannie Clatterbuck and Mildred Frazier. She was a waitress for many years at the New York Cafe in Middleburg and later worked as a clerk at the former Carriage House Cleaners in Warrenton until her retirement. She was a member of the Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church in Sperryville. Mrs. McClanahan loved horses and gardening. She is survived by one sister, Magdalene Dwyer of Sperryville; one brother, James W. Bowen of Martinsburg, W.Va.; a special friend who cared for her daily, Wayne Baldwin of Culpeper, several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. at Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church, Sperryville by Elder Richard Cox. Interment will be in the Warrenton Cemetery. John Leake Born in county John Peyton Leake, 61, of Culpeper, died at his residence on Wednesday, Aug. 7. He was born Nov. 23, 1940 in Rappahannock County to the late Fred Leake and Ruby Jenkins Leake. Mr. Leake is survived by his daughter, LeeAnn Famham and her husband, Richard of Orange; his girlfriend, Betsy Woodard of Culpeper; two brothers, Charlie Leake and his wife, Linda of Fredericksburg and Maury Leake and his wife, Dottie of Marshall and three sisters, Jessie, Shirley and Alice. Additional survivors include two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Jenkins Leake; two brothers, Leroy Leake and James Leake and two sisters, Ruby Marjorie Stringfellow and Mae Washington homes welcomes visitors add please say a prayer for Ann, as of this writing she had a small stroke and is in the hospital there in Michigan. Have a great, safe week and give me a call when you have news for this column. ^UllOUCjtltl by Randy Minter V** By Flint Hill POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 . Charles and Wendy Clark of- Manassas were Saturday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. , Ennis Clark of Lebanon Church was a Sunday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Happy birthday to Dorothy Carroll of Pawhatan, who celebrated her day on Tuesday, Aug.- 13, to Kelly McDonald McCormick of Fodderstack Road, who will celebrate his Kith birthday on Thursday, Aug.. 15 and to Brenda McDonald of Haymarket on Saturday, Aug. 17. The annual Washington Baptist Church picnic is on Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Rappahannock Park starting at 5 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. The church is providing hamburgers, hot dogs and utensils. Invite a family member or friend and join in the fun. Best wishes to Bobby and Tansy Frazier of Castleton who have a wedding anniversary, on Monday, Aug. 19. Best wishes for a happy birthday to our daughter Ann Foster in Chesterfield, Mich., who I will have her day on Wednesday, Aug. 21. I might &xScoLyaties •* ' (Times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA : & % s *> Call 540-675-3349 with your news tips. "V:vv Tomczak. A funeral service was held on Friday, Aug 9 at Found and Sons Chapel with Rev. William Blackburn officiating. Interment followed at the Sperryville Cemetery. Lester Wayland County resident Lester Ashby Wayland, 89, of Culpeper passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was born Aug. 28, 1912 in Rappahannock County to the late Luther Wayland and Dolly Russell Wayland. Mr. Wayland was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II. He later served in the South Pacific. When he returned from service he was employed with the Warrenton Hunt Club, from which he retired. Survivors include his sisters, Dorothy Williams of Culpeper and Annie Poe of Cary, N.C., and a dear friend, Mary Wayland. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his twin brother, Chester Wayland and a sister, Elsie Eaheart. Graveside services were held Saturday at Woodville Cemetery with Rev. John K. Burke officiating. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. August gardening tips By Kenner P. Love Extension Agent. ANR (’rop and Soil Sciences The following gardening tips for the month of August are courtesy of the Rappahannock Extension Office. • Don't neglect plantings of strawberries, blueberries, and bramble fruits just because the fruit has been harvested. These plants are forming buds for next year’s crop. Prevent water stress now to prevent buds from shriveling. • Prop up branches of fruit trees that are threatening to break under increasing weight of ripening fruit. • If your apple or pear trees have dead branches with leaves still clinging to the twigs, they may have fire blight. This bacterium is best controlled by pruning. When making cuts, prune at least eight inches below the dead part of the twig and dip shears in a 10 percent bleach solution between cuts to prevent transmitting the disease to healthy wood. Also, avoid excessive fertilizing with nitrogen in the spring as succulent new wood is more susceptible to fire blight bacteria. • To determine if an apple is ready to pick, hold it up and give it a twist. If it resists, let it ripen a few more days. • To reduce the number of pests on your fruit tree for the coming year, pick up and destroy all fallen fruit. Worms hide in the fallen fruit, then pupate in the soil. They will be ready to lay eggs the next year. • Stop vine crops from taking over your garden and lawn by pinching off the fuzzy growing tips. This also directs the plant’s energy into npening fruit rather than producing more vine. • Before storing root crops like carrots and beets, cut off the green tops. The leaves transpire pulling moisture out of the roots, thus drying them out. • Watering properly is the key to conserving water in the heat of summer. One inch per week applied at one time will wet the soil six to eight inches deep and insure good yield from your mature crops. Two inches of organic mulch will cool the soil and reduce surface evaporation of water. • If you are harvesting and must leave your produce outdoors for several hours, provide some shade to keep the fresh foods succulent and reduce the conversion of sugars to starch. • Mound soil over the lateral or brace roots of com stalks for extra support against strong winds. • A cover crop decreases erosion of the soil during the winter, adds organic material when it is incorporated in the spring, improves soil tilth and porosity, and adds valuable nutrients. Winter cover crops can be planted as early as Aug. 1, but should not be planted any later than Nov. 1. For additional information on gardening tips call the Extension Office at 675-3619. Did you know... Clarke Hardware has Canning supplies, Mason jars, Lids & rings. 201 E. 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VA 20106 540-937-5431 Fax: 540-457-7705 EXCAVATING Kays Excavating, LLC ponds-driveways dwriig< ‘ landscaping i-bushnogging snow removal IVe offer quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe. Dump Truck Hauling. Ditch Digging, Culverts. Mowing. Bush hogging & Driveway Gracing. Fence Painting 675-1117 Farm Services Fencing: Board. Split Rail. Privacy. American wire. Barbed Wire High Tensile. Electric Fence Painting Agricultural Sen ico Consulting Piedmont Land & Cattle Compnay Hodge Miller (540) 272-4967 More of what you’re looking for. 6ft Into It' 540-675-3349 Sappahaimoch Nous 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 Furniture Restoration HEALTH HEALING WITH LOVE Kathy Edwards, N.D., C.N.C. Doctor of Naturopathy Board Certified & Licensed Nutritional Counseling & Reiki Rappahannock Healing Arts Centei 540-987-7204 Ext. 7 LAWN SERVICES Ronnie Dodson D&D Services 540-987-9350 Landscaping, Lawn Service, Bushhogging, Driveway Grading, Hauling & Mulch, etc. 540-675-3338 Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space CONSTRUCTION TREBOR CRANE SERVICE Call us for all your lifting needs 36 Ton Crane 127' Main Boom 40 Ton Crane 95' Main Boom | Office: 540-338-1924 Purcellville, VA MINTING D&J’s Painting Interior - Exterior Free Estimates Neat & Dependable 540-778-1209 PEST CONTROL ECONOMY PEST CONTROL Termite Si Test C ontrol Flint Hill. VA Bill Harris. 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Max 3 horses. Avail July. $2000/month. Minimum 1 year lease. Call Kathy Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 540-687-4144 RAPPAHANNOCK Just outside Little Washington, sitting high on a hill overlooking the Rush River. Cute 2 BR, 2BA farmhouse with pine floors, gas FP, CAC. Avail immed. 4WD recommended. Pets considered. Owner/ Broker. 540-675-4901 or sher_rysnvder@starband.net. SPERRYVILLE AREA- 1 BR cottage, Ig. rooms & porch, $475/mo. + sec. No pets. 540-987-8789 WARRENTON: AVAIL 9/1/02. 2 story, 2 acres, 5 min S. Warr. Excel cond, 4BR, 2.5 BA (incls 1 st fl mstr suite w/ Jacuzzi), skylights, exposed beams in Ig co kit. full w/o bsmt, unfinished. $1600/mo plus utils. Call for application: 540-349-4715. 4 pm - 8 pm daily. 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, appf., $950/mo. Call 540-882-3686. For all of your Classified needs call the Fauquier Times-Democrat 540-347-4222 IENTREVILLE: Room for rent in 3 level luxury townhouse. Convenient to 66, Metro park-nride, George Mason Univ., shopping. Very nice, quiet neighborhood. (703) 449-1460. r' -V mmmm Rsfltsts * * T ownhouMi .EESBURG: 3 BR. 1 Vi BA, newly remodeled, shows great convenient location in town, W/D, $1100. 703-401-9816. m Vacation | ^ WantJ :LINT HILL: Newly rest historic cottage, 2BR, 2BA, fully equip, beaut mtn views on 100 acre farm. Wkly resv now being accept. 540-6359750 or 703-698-0740. 100 For Sale By Owner LEESBURG: 2 story HOME $385,500. 4BR, 3.5BA's, 3,640 fin. sq. ft. Backs on W&OO Trail. 703-771-3951., 122 •alee v Houses COUNTRY LIVING! 3 BR/ 2 BA RANCH $104,900 All new construction! Over 1230 sqft home on landscaped lot w/ private drive. New lr 81 in West Virginia. Must see! Call builder 1-800-319-3967. TO 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. «*ts» - Acreage LAND WANTED for re tirement home. 25+ wooded ac.. bonus for stream. Referrals rewarded. 703-631-2040. LAND WANTED IN Rappahannock County for home, 3+ acres east of Flint Hill. 540-937-3309. Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 188 ConuMreM SalM Buildings for Lease: Warehouse: • 6,000,6.600 Of 9,987 sf Office: • 600,1700, 3,600sf Office Warehouse: • 72.701 si Buildings (or 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 208 Auction* AUCTION Thursday, August 22, 2002, 5:00 PM Rappahannock County Public School Bus Shop 6 School house Road Bill Payne, auctioneer AUTOMOBILES: • 1985 Chevrolet, 4DR, SDN: parts • 1985 Chevrolet, Bus (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,(m running condition) • 1990 Chevrolet, 4DR, SDN: parts • 1992 Ford, 4DR, SDN: parts Furniture / Appliances . ■■ J KENMORE Washer/ Dryer, serviced check, work great. $150/both. Workout equip $50 OBO. 540-347-5803 MEDITERRANEAN OAK DINING table w/ 6 chairs(new from Hecht's $1600), sell for $800. Lg. solid walnut desk $225. 540-5474951 os* Bui,dlns Material* V___^ BUCKINGHAM SLATE. 7 unopened pallets. $140 ea/$950 for all. U transport. (540)3412833. CHERRY FLOORING, #1 unfinished, 3* wide, 80 sq. ft. @ $3.50/ ft. 540687-8142. Mhtc. For Sal# BOOTS: WESTERN & work boots from Justin, Double-H, Nocona, Texas, Dan Post, Sage, Abilene, Dingo. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540-4391395 350 Business Services EARLY’S CARPET, INC. Fhc one-stop shop tor complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper* Slip Covets & L'phobiery Residential & Commerical Rt. 211 AmbsviUr. VA 937-5500 e VINYL SIDING e SEAMLESS GUTTERS e FINISH BASEMENTS e CUSTOM DECKS 540-825-4181 350 Business Services e VINYL SIDING e SEEMLESS GUTTERS e FINISH BASEMENTS e CUSTOM DECKS 540-825-4181 It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 Pet* DISH 1 RECEIVERS $1.00 or 2 RECEIVERS $9.99 w/ FREE INSTALL Local channels rowaraiabe! We beat all ■advertised prices. New subscribers only. Call for details 1-800-459-7357 F-11 WESTERN WEAR: Head-to-toe for entire family. Bailey, Resistol, Stetson, Wrangler, Rockies, RoughRider. 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VA. 540439-2607 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 Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill, Rt. 639, East of Amissville Daily 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon, except closed Wed. it Sun.* These wonderful dogs need a good home! rrrrr Clara August "Clara" is a sweet, shy, gentle, pretty, 40 tb. spayed shepherd/hound mix. "August"jsl a happy, friendly, well socialized, neutered chow chow. Both dogs are about 2 yrs. old and like other dogs! »*» 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice 1 a11,1 a Tinwfs » :• ».♦,.* - Legal Notices »» — * < • »* BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL? * RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA .* PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of* Met Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204'of the 1950 Code of Virginia!' amended, notice is hereby given that, tfje Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearUig’orJ Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at sever*thirty ’ in the evening in the Courthouse in YCast***' ington, Virginia, in order to consider ttiefel; lowing application: *;*• SU #02-07-01 Wilhelmina R. Price, Trustee, owner 104.795 acres in Stonewall-Hawthorne.% District, known as Windy Hill Farm, 4925* Sperryville Pike, Woodville (Tax Map 50,.* Parcel 10, zoned 'A' - Agricultural and45’»' Conservation) desires a Special Use permit for an efficiency apartment (4321»*< sq. ft.) in an existing barn for family/ • _• j* guest accommodation when needed. allowed under Section 170-36A of the -*■ Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Section 170-62F of the. Code. *i* No applicant or other party in interest, JtrflhJie; attorney for an applicant or party in ietaifet' shall initiate a contract with a member ckJhe BZA for the purpose of conducting aJjJ^e discussion in person or by telephone; concerning the merits of any application, or other matter pending before the BZJv*fl« member of the BZA snail participate kvttny such private discussion. Site visits or contracts initiated by BZA members shiftejot constitute such ex parte contracts. A COPY of the foregoing application IS on file at the Zoning Office in Washington^ Virginia, and is available for public inspector! Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PH 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 ever* ing at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission1 may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-J 55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other partiefc desiring to be heard should be present at! said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeali c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia: 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 8-07, 8-14-02 #445557 V

370 Financial / Mortgages 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 nse Lawn & Garden • ‘Mr* «s**e^ “ ” TOTAL GROUNDS WA1NTENANCE ."e-fawn mowing e ftrrjfning e mulching e landscape design erpfamting e prunma ClfiWIN LAWN CARE - 540-547-9788 • - 605 Automobiles 1 •J FORD MUSTANG 71 Ccnv.. Rangoon Red Dlk. Jdp. 302. 2b, V8, PS. manual brakes $5,700. 540-338-1911. NISSAN '96 SENTRA GXE: auto, AC. AM FM cass.. PW. PL. just turned 100K miles, asking $3995. Call Wayne or Chris evenings at 540-822-9345 SUBARU OUTBACK 97 2.5L, 66K mis. AC. PW & more. Immaculate. $12,500. 703-631-4338 ( > 640- Motorcycles v-1—-1_) HARLEY DAVIDSON '96. 1200. 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 540-6686416. 6:00-9'00pm or leave message. 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Call Today 540-347-4222 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@timespapers.com 545 Full Time Employment 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 DRIVER Dependable, hardworking driver needed for local deliveries 40++ hours. Great pay, health insurance. 401K. dental and life. CDL required. Class A and/or B. Call Joel at Theros Equipment at 703-969-8465 or come by 4597 Lee Highway, New Baltimore, VA GOVERNMENT POSTAL JOBS $18.35/hr. Wildlife Jobs $21.60/hr. Paid Training. Full Benefits. No Experience necessary. 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Call Rick at 703-641-5866 SALES ASSISTANT ADVERTISING SALES Excellent ground floor opportunity' Premiere Northern Virginia news paper group seeks bright, articulate, selfstarter with excellent communications skills to |Oin the classified ad vertising department of 18 award-winning publications Your work will be centered on sup ponmg the sales team located in our Leesburg office. General office skills and computer knowledge necessary. $11 per hour + com mission. Benefits include medical dental. 401K Please contact and or send resume to Celina McPhail. Ass t Classified Mgr Fax: 703 689.1278 or CMcphail@timespapers com SHOP MANAGER/ TECHNICIAN wanted to run truck accessory and trailer repair shop Must have mechanical and managerial ex perience Gainesville. VA 703-754-4202 $3,200 WEEKLY! 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Hours are Monday and Tues day evening, Wednesday morning, plus occasional other hours as needed. Fax resume to Barbara Payne at: 703-771-0036 Or E-mail it to bpavne@timespapers.com (Times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA OASIS CD MANUFACTURING In Sperryville/Little Washington has two positions available. Each position has full medical, dental, viswn, disability. life, vacation and sick time benefits. Both positions are Monday tlirm/gh Friday. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, and require excellent reliability and attendance, as shown in your work history. Graphic Arts Pre-Press Technician Requires strong skills in Quark. Illustrator and Phot oshop, ideally with Pagemaker and Indesign and familiarity with both Mac and PC platforms. Responsibilities i nclude troubleshooting and correcting customer supplied design files to achieve a “printable” graphics output format. Previous printing and pre-press experience is preferred. Please email resume to: tgravesr5oasisCD.com or fax to 540-987-8812. No phone calls please. Telephone Sales (low pressure, non-commissioned) This job requires a very outgoing, not-shv "people person” who is also unfailingly polite, patient and detail, oriented. Please call Sherri Huff at 540-987-8810 ext. 248, email resume to sherriSoasisCD.com. or lax to 540-987-8812 Oasis CD manufacturing offers a wonderfully informal, no-dress code environment but is EXTREMELY fast paced. EOE

It The Healthy Garden R| From egg to wing: planting to ; j attract butterflies in your garden Real Estate Directory I r^r„V\.s- VV. * \ Vv^vl' By Donna LaPr6 Special to the Rappahannock News In the barely tamed beds and borders which constitute my gardens, flowers have reached their late summer moment of glory. Zinnias, cardinal flower, Mexican sunflowers, mallows, cosmos, mountain mints, great blue lobelia and butterfly bushes are claiming center stage at this time. Well, almost. For the most outstanding spectacle must be credited to the butterfly ballet corps who dance among these blossoms, bringing their gift of free-spirited, fragile grace to the garden. Butterflies, anciently symbolic of joy, transformation and the cycles of life are possibly the world’s most beloved insects. To encourage their abundance brings joy and transformation to garden and gardener alike. Consideration of plants needed for hosting larvae as well as nectar sources must be considered in the creation of a successful butterfly habitat. Being able to recognize these creatures in their egg, larval and pupal stages is also important, as many people lacking in this awareness destroy butterflies in these less familiar incarnations of development. Recently, for example, my mother was visiting. During our garden walk, I brought her into the greenhouse where I grow plants in the soil. I pointed out the caterpillar of the anise swallowtail butterfly on the fennel plants there, and my mother promptly asked what I was going to do. about it. “Nothing!” was my answer. Caterpillars often elicit a response of repugnance and assumption that there is a “problem”. Admittedly, they are odd-looking creatures, with stripes, bumps, fuzzy protuberances and sometimes, big “eyes”, resembling big, fat worms. Yet eat they must, to become mature butterflies. My recommendation for the “problem" of caterpillar sightings is to get some good identification books of garden insects. For butterflies, one of the best books is the National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies. This guide contains color photos of mature butterflies as well as some of the egg, cateHt pillar and chrysalis stage oft' various butterfly species. For r more photos and comprehen- ‘ sive coverage, Butterflies Through Binoculars: The East is also helpful. Some of the most common butterflies of this area are: Gray Hairstreaks, Coppers, Metalmarks, Buckeyes, Wood Nymphs, the Swallowtails ( Pipevine, Tiger, Anise, Black, Spicebush and Zebra), American Ladies, SilverSpotted and Folded-Wing Skippers, the Great Spangled and Variegated Frittilaries, Monarchs, Red Admirals, Spring Azures, Commas and Clouded and Orange County building permit report The Rappahannock County Building Office reports that for the period running June 21 through Aug. 21 the following permits were issued. For the month, the office issued five new home permits, seven addition/remodel/renovation permits and four storage building/garage permits, two commercial remodels. Miscellaneous permits included four permits to install an in ground pool, two deck permits, one demolition permit and nine renewal permits. • The Building Office also reviewed fifteen sets of plans; had 178 scheduled inspections; nine walk-in consultations and nine scheduled consultations. The year to date totals are: 35 new home constructions and two commercial buildings, compared to 37 new home constructions for 2001 and two commercial buildings. The above information was provided by Richie V. Burke, Building Official, CPCA. Sulphurs. Not all of these butterflies overwinter in _ this area, though. Some, such as the M o n a r c 1 return to warmer climes ; the ch, A to / for the w winter with the second or third generation of a species making the flight south. Many butterflies “hibernate” or suspend their ^ development atvarious points (egg, pupa, partial maturity) in a process called diapause. This “pause” is an innate survival feature, enabling the butterfly to synchronize its emergence, growth, feeding and procreative needs with the most suitable environmental conditions: temperature, moisture, and plant availabili fly bush, cleome, alliums, cardinal flower, dame’s rocket, helenium, sunflowers, joe-pye, b o n e s e t , ^ w h i t e snakeroot, goldenrods, ironweed, comfey, forget-menot, elder, clethra, sedums, 1 i a t r i s , blueberry, native rhododendrons, redbud, wild geraniums, queen ot the meadow, red top grass, white swet clover, thistles, coreopsis, coneflowers, gaillardia, dianthus. Donna LaPre welcomes questions and comments and may be reached at dopray@earthlink.net or in care of the Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 Real estate i The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk's Office on Gay Street in Washington. Andrew P. Sabatini and wife to Peter H. Imhoe and wife, 9.866 acres and 1.160 acres, Stonewall District. $151,000. Mary Catherine Atkins to Tracy Ann Abdullah and husband, 2.154 acres, Piedmont District. Eileen M. Day to Lisa Day Eiland and husband, 9.876 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of gift. Eileen M. Day to Johanna Marie Day, 14.343 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of gift. Joaquim Ruela and wife to Ruth A. Ruela and husband, 6.272 acres, Stonewall ty. A couple more notes before I conclude the prosaic portion of this article and end with a couple of lists: butterflies should not be handled except in an emergency when they are trapped, and even then, care should be taken not to brush the wings if possible. The scales on these wings are important to the butterfly’s ability to fly efficiently, mate and regulate temperature. Butterflies wings must reach a certain temperature in order for them to fly at all. Also, butterflies in your garden get thirsty, too. Placing a rock, which protrudes above the water’s surface in a birdbath will give them a safe perch to sip. Below are lists of host and nectar plants most common/suitable for our region: Larval Host Plants Pipevine Swallowtail pipevine and Dutchman’s pipe, Zebra Swallowtail pawpaws, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail wild black cherry, tulip tree, ash, American hornbeam, lilac, spicebush, Black Swallowtail dill, Queen Anne’s lace, rue parsley, Spicebush Swallowtail sassafras, spicebush, Anise Swallowtail fennel, dill, parsley, Sulphurs alfalfa, cassia, astralgus, clovers, including Melilotus Alba, Coppers docks, Gray Hairstreak clovers, legumes, mallows, Frittilaries violets, pansies, Monarch milkweeds (swamp, common, tropical, whorled, and butterfly weed), Buckeye plantain, gerardia, snapdragons, ruellia, Red-Spotted Purple poplars, oaks, wild black cherry, Comma nettles, American elm, Red Admiral nettles, American Lady antennaria (pussytoes), Skippers locust, wisteria, mallow, bluegrass, Spring Azure dogwoods, privet, viburnum, New Jersey Tea Nectar Plants Staghorn sumac, milkweeds, lilacs, asters, yarrows, zinnias, cosmos, verbenas, phlox, hibiscus, salvia, selfheal, centranthus, rugosa roses, tithonia, mints, lavender, salvias, pussy willow, lantana, monarda, catnip, butter We Finance Country Living! Your dream home. That perfect piece of land. Some horses or livestock. Farms or farm equipment. I can help finance it all! Kimberly Love Loan Officer FARM CREDITS (540) 347-3344 (Warrenton) or 800-559-1016 COMMERCIAL VILLAGE PROPERTY 1,640 sq. ft. commercial space. Could live on 2nd floor. Lot is 3,214 sq. ft. with large backyard, alley accessible for possible customer parking. Property has a commercial well. Located in the Historic District of Sperryville, VA on Main Street with craft shops, small businesses, bookstores and restaurants. Offered at $129 ,000.00. Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, Inc (540)-675-1190 www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com Butch Zindel uSu butch@rapprealestate.com Q3 OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SAT 8/17 & SUN 8/18 NOON -4 PM 2614 Square Feet 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths Full Basement Family Room w/Fireplace Deluxe Kitchen 2 Car Garage Low E Glass Energy Seal Package And much more! The Alleghany B Priced From $165,900* COME SEE OUR NEW ALLEGHANY MODEL! For information or to receive a package describing our range of services, Call 800-406-8555. Directions to 10673 Old Marsh Road, Bealeton, VA: South on Rl29, Take Rt. 17 South 1.2 niles, Turn Left on Old Marsh Rd, Model home is on the left. NEW ■ DIMENSIONS i AFFORDABLE CUSTOM HOMES Visit our website www.newdimensionsinc.com *Lot, Site Work & Utilities Not Included transactions District. Deed of gift. Randy E. Sims and wife to Joy L. Sloane and husband, one acre. $103,000. Cian Chang and others to Sharon Genebach Luke, Trustee, 171.5797 acres, Wakefield District. $485,000. David H. Farrar to Linda F. Collins, 16.4915 acres, Hawthorne District. $373,000. Joseph Blue Jr. and others, Executive to James F. McHugh and wife, 25.2079 acres, Wakefield District. $315,000. 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 sperryvillerlty@aol. com Bud Corder 540-675-3291 FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. PermaTrm 540-829-0000 www. PermaTreat. com PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL Relax after a long day, sit on your large deck 'and enjoy the views and wildlife. This Cedar Contemporary home on M+ beautiful acres features 3 BRs/2.5 BAs. Master bedroom suite is located on the main floor with doors leading to the deck. Great room w/brick fireplace w/entrance to deck. Spacious, modern kitchen w/hardwood floors. LR/DR combination, great for entertaining. 3-car garage and a detached shed /shop for your hobbies or extra storage. These are just some of the many amenities this home has to offer. $599,900 Sperryville - 996 Woodward Rd.2BR/1BA Bungalow on over 1 acre. Enclosed front and back porches. Beautiful views. Great starter home. Well and Town Septic $95,000 FARMETTE - Lovely tri-level brick and wood siding home on 2 acres. 3-4 BR/2 BA, den, family room ana laundry room. A very spacious floor plan.Convenienf location minutes from the town of Washington, VA. ■$109,000 REDUCED to $169,000 ' SAJVi SNEAD # REALTY 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 Rappahannock Office: 540-987-9243 Amy Sloane Timbers: 540-987-8668 Sam Snead: 540-987-9336 New Listing! Attractive early farmhouse with newer addition set against the mountains. 25 acres about 1/3 open with pond. Updated kitchen, charming living room, large family room addition + game/sun room. Large master suite + two bedrooms. Very private at the end of a country lane. $345,000 Rose Bud Cottage: Very charming home on Main St. in Sperryville. Beautifully decorated and landscaped. Three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, country kitchen, formal living and dining rooms. Cute building to rear can be used in many fashions. Offered for $189,500.' May also be acquired with extra building lot for $239,500 for a splendid investment. Hill Top Cabin north of Flint Hill on 133 acres. Spectacular sunrise and sun-, set views. Useful equipment building with shop and storage. Small shooting range pavilion. Perfect for private retrpat. About 1/2 open land, pond, creek frontage. $695,000 , , . re3@crosslink.net if 540-675-1373 visit our web site at www.RealEstateIII.com Mitzie Young Rick Kohler 540-675-3555 540-937-6146 Washington Charlottesville Staunton Waynesboro