Rappahannock News, September 19, 2002

THURSDAY.SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Rappahannock County’s Family Newspaper Since 1877 n-r-r —7—Tr— ■ 3m O z® 030 o 58 NOT tH ** 1 u 124th Year... No. 38 Phone (540)675*3338 Rapp Briefs Another easement on Bessie Belle Bob and Olga Ryan have donated a conservation easement that protects 84 acres on “the high ridgeline of Bessie Belle Mountain.” Acquired as four tracts, the total parcel is prohibited from future subdivision. The countywide easement total now stands at 13,141 acres. Gateway meeting slated for Sept. 19 There will be a Sperryville Gateway meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall. Interested persons are invited to attend. For additional information call Tom at 987-8617. Representative to be in Town Chaz Evans-Haywood, regional representative for U.S. Senator George Allen will be in Washington at the Rappahannock County Library on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from noon to 2 p.m. He will be available to discuss issues facing the area with constituents and to help anyone having problems with a federal agency. For more information, constituents may call Chaz Evans-Haywood at 540-4211394. \ Woodville area celebrates with community picnic The Town of Woodville will hold its 11th annual community picnic on Saturday, Sept. 28 beginning at 3 p.m. “We will roast a large hog and will be ready to sen/e at 3:30. Please bring your favorite side dish and drink to share,” said an organizer. Entertainers should come prepared with songs, poetry, instruments, and tall tales and make good use of the open microphone. Come visit with the community, pitch horseshoes, play volleyball and relax and enjoy the outstanding view. The picnic will be held at the usual Blue Ridge overlook location in Woodville. From downtown, turn up Red Oak Mountain Road (618) and follow the signs. This is a free event and everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Tim and Edie Falls 987-8142, Jeff and Theresa Light 987-9523, Jim and Carolyn Manwaring 9878433, or Henry B. and Angela Wood 987-3301. Rappahannock Happenings • Friday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m., RAAC presents the film "About A Boy” at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. • Monday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m., the Washington Town Planning Commission will meet at the Washington Town Hall. • There being no pending business before the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals the September meeting has been canceled. Rappahannock News P.0. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 6^-3088 (fax) / All-in-a-day — ly Financing approved for Avon Hall project Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland Howard Jones of Flint Hill caught this large mouth bass on Monday while fishing in a private pond in Rappahannock County. The bass weighed seven pounds and was 22 inches long. Mr. Jones is a construction worker but says he loves to fish in his spare time. By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Following a moment of silence for the Sept. 11 victims and the recently departed Mary Miller Wood and Marshall Boarman, the Washington Town Council conducted its regular business at its meeting of Sept. 11, 2002. Mayor Stew Willis called a public hearing on the “Issuance of General Obligation Bonds for Avon Hall and the reservoir,” and he explained that he wished for the Town to obtain a $500,000, tax exempt, Bank Qualified Bond Anticipation Note from SunTrust Bank at an interest rate of 2.19 percent for a 2 year period. The proposed note would drop the interest rate for the bridge loan from the 4.15 percent offered by the Rappahannock National Bank, and would require a pledge of proceeds for wastewater treatment system construction anticipated from the Rural Development Administration. Town resident Diane Bryce opened public comments with questions on the financing and ultimate cost of a wastewater treatment system, and Mayor Willis conceded that the cost of the system, that will include the cost of acquisition of Avon Hall, will be significant. “What we’re planning to do is spend a lot of our money,” he said. Ms. Bruce continued her inter Band Director’s husband pleads guilty to indecent liberties with minor By Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Writer Prom several accounts, it seemed a perfect match when Rappahannock County Social Services approved placing a 17-year-old Rappahannock High School student, who was in foster care, temporarily in the home of Lynne and Robert Fournier. Lynne Fournier is the band director of Rappahannock High School; the music student was a “prize pupil.” The student and teacher were said to have a deep friendship. No one then had any clue that this foster home placement two years ago would undergo scrutiny today and that Mrs. Fournier’s husband would wind up charged with a total of five charges of indecent liberties with a minor, one charge of abduction, and another sex related charge. Mr. Fournier had had a clean record up until then. Last week, on Sept. 10, one day before his scheduled trial in Fauquier County Court, Robert Fournier, 63, pleaded guilty in a plea agreement to two charges of indecent liberties with a minor and one charge of abduction. He is out on bond awaiting sentencing which is scheduled for Dec. 16. The offenses occurred in the Fournier’s home in Fauquier County in November and December 2000, according to Fauquier law enforcement officials. For four successive days in November, Mr. Fournier allegedly took indecent liberties with the 17-year-old student. The next month, on Dec. 27, the other charges allegedly occurred— abduction (from her room to his room), and one more count of indecent liberties. Mr. Fournier faced up to 20 years in prison—each indecent liberties charge carries up to five years and the abduction charge carries up to 10 years. With the plea agreement, 17 of the 20 years are going to be suspended and he will be serving three years, according to Kevin Casey, assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney who handled the prosecution of the case. The minor, who is now 19 years old and in college, had been living in foster care in Rappahannock County for several years when it was decided by authorities to place her in the Fournier home “informally” because “things were not going well for the teenager” at her present foster home. “There was nothing untoward (at the Rappahannock foster home),” said one official familiar with the case. “It was just a teenage thing. . . and she was friends with Mrs. Fournier and it looked like a safe place to go.” Others commented how “attached” the student seemed to be with her teacher, Mrs. Fournier. When the student was moved back to her previous foster home in May 2001 she told her foster mother what had happened at the Fournier’s and the foster mother called authorities. Six months later, Mr. Fournier was indicted. Bev Leathers, director of Rappahannock County Social Services, said because of the strict confidentiality of foster care cases she was not able to comment on this particular one. Generally speaking, she said, social sendees screens all applicants who wish to be foster parents. Sometimes when there is an emergency, the children may be placed informally at another home. “Usually children who are attacked or molested know their perpetrator and have a positive relationship with that person,” Ms. Leathers said. “It is tragic in our little community but unfortunately we are not immune,” said Ms. Leathers. “I wish we had a crystal ball but we don’t. We have had a lot of really, really good foster parents who have fostered children.” Kevin Casey, the Fauquier County prosecutor, said there was no indication that anything was amiss when the student was placed in the Fournier home. “It probably couldn’t have been prevented,” Mr. Casey said, “because it is a situation where there was no warning. . . a non-existent criminal record. We had no reason to know he was a predator. “He will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life because he is,” Mr. Casey said. “I can’t imagine what anyone could have done any different.” When asked in a telephone interview on Monday afternoon whether she wished to comment, Mrs. Fournier said, "I think this is a very sensitive case.... I choose to make no comment.” The following day Mrs. Fournier visited the Rappahannock News in Washington and gave this type-written statement: "This matter is pending currently before the court and I think it would be most inappropriate for me to comment on a matter that is pending." rogatory with further questions on the system cost, and with comments on the Ibwn Council’s decision not to purchase land and construct a wastewater treatment system “two or three years ago.” “What’s changed?” she asked. She concluded that she felt that this was not a good opportunity, and recommended that the Council not “pass this bond issue.” Mayor Willis then spoke of the importance to the Town’s wastewater treatment and open space preservation that the Avon Hall purchase represented, and he added that a commitment to the purchase had been made to the Avon Hall trustees. The Town Council, in fact, had approved the Avon Hall purchase after a public hearing at their June meeting, so the sole remaining issue on the Avon Hall acquisition is the financing, and not the purchase itself. Ray Gooch added questions about the financing of Avon Hall with and without an operating and revenue-generating wastewater treatment system, and the Mayor responded that the system will be self-supporting and, if not constructed, the meals and lodging tax will pay for the Avon Hall property. Expressions of support for the purchase and financing came from Victoria Benson, Barbara Stockton, Wendy Weinberg and Patrick Corbett, and the Council then unanimously approved the interim financing of Avon Hall through SunTrust Bank. See COUNCIL, Page A8 Sperryville Civil War Days Where: Main Street, Sperryville and Faith Mountain Company lot on US 211. What: Civil War music, living history, re-enactor demonstrations, cannon firing, street vendors selling art and artifacts. When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Food: Vendor stands operated by Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad, local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts and community organizations. Children’s • Activities: Flag painting, story-telling, sing-alongs, cooking, and living history, at the Thornton River Fly Shop on Main Street. Parking: At Faith Mountain lot and Reynolds Baptist Church (except Sunday a.m.) Main Street will be closed to parking and through traffic after noon Saturday. Admission: Free and open to the public. See complete story A-3 Sixth annual RoughRide set for Saturday The sixth annual Rappahannock RoughRide, a charity bicycle ride for the benefit of the Rappahannock and Fauquier Free Clinics will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m., rain or shine. The annual event is a self-paced, multi-level cycling challenge for the recreational or serious cyclist, covering some of the most beautiful countryside. Courses range from 12, 35 and 60 miles over paved roads to a 20 or 30mile paved and unpaved course. The 12-mile participation ride is designed for the casual rider and winds its way past lush farmland, apple orchards and the Jordan River. Refreshments will be available at the end of the tour. The 20 or 30-mile infamous RoughRide is designed for the rough and rugged. This is a course over paved and unpaved roads through some of the County’s greatest scenery. There will be refreshments at the end of the 20-mile ride and a rest stop with refreshments at the end of the 30-mile ride. * Fear Not the Hills: The sixth annual RoughRide will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 beginning at 10 a.m. From last year's race, Jean Lillard and a group of younger riders. The 35 or 60-mile road tour is There will be one rest stop with designed so everyone will enjoy this refreshments provided on the 35route over paved roads, some hilly, mile tour, and two on the 60-mile / course. Helmets are required on all rides. A responsible adult must accompany participants under the age of 13 if parent is not present. You may register on tour-day at the Tnnity Episcopal Church no later than 9:30 a.m. The registration site will open at 8:30 a.m. The first 350 registered riders will receive the Rappahannock RoughRide tee-shirt. Every cyclist who registers will be eligible to win one of the two donated prizes for dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington or Four & Twenty Blackbirds. Drawings will be held at 9.45 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the Rappahannock-Fauquier Free Clinic, which is a volunteer organization that provides quality, primary health care and dental services to uninsured individuals and families living in the two counties,, with a special effort to include all children. For additional information call 347-0394.

Farmers’ Association Pinner set for Oct 5 — »*- r • : . . • • ;■ This year’s revival of the Rappahannock Farmers’ Association (RFA) Dinner and Auction will be held on Oct. 5 at Touchstone Farm in Amissville. The annual event i has proven in the past to be a wonderful' opportunity to meet < and talk to others with similar interests ini farming — inougn not necessarily similar approaches—a chance to sup well on locally catered food accompanied by Rappahannock and regional wines, and to bid on a diverse collection of donated goods. The menu for 2002 will feature barbecued chicken, pork and beef—plus all of the trimmings—and the benefit (for RFA) auction has attracted donations of a decorative fountain, gift certificates from local shops and eateries, a weed whacker, jewelry, bib overalls, and a host of other products still coming in. A1 fresco dining in the shade of the Blue Ridge? Dinner conversation with venerable Rappahannock farmers, New Age horticul tunsts, postmodern shepherds, and i entrepreneurial organic gardeners? A real country auction? There will De out one place to do all that this fall. The RFA Annual Dinner and Auction starts at 4 p.m. and the cost is $15 per person. RFA encourages all to attend, and to let them know soon so that they can prepare perfectly for your arrival. Dinner-goers can RSVP by calling Deborah Miloslavich at 636-9713 or by e-mailing Deborah at honeymoonhollow® aol.com, by calling Alan Zuschlag at 937-6124, or by e-mailing RFA at postmaster@rappfarmer.org. HAIL DAMAGE? 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Freshman Congressman Cantor is a conservative Republican and, in fact, has been given a score of 100 percent by the American Conservative Union (ACU) for his voting in 2001, while the liberal . Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) gave him a score of zero for his voting that same year. Mr. Jones, conversely, got a score of 68 from the ADA in his last year as a congressman from Georgia (1992), and scored a 12 from the ACU back then. It should be noted, for the sake of clarity and fairness, that, as an incumbent, Mr. Cantor’s record is current, but the best quantified information on Mr. Jones’ positions is based upon his service as a congressman from Georgia from 1989 to 1992. On issues of abortion and family planning, Mr. Cantor hit the limits once again, with a 100 score from the “pro-life” National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), and a score of zero from the “prochoice” National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL). 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In the area of civil rights, the American Civil Liberties Union preferred the voting of Mr. Jones, giving him a score of 60 in 1992 and 85 in 199i, and conferring a score of zero on Mr. Cantor for his voting in 2001. It may be interesting to note that Mr. Jones’ top scorers for 1992 were the National Education Association (83), the National Abortion Rights Action League (75), the Americans for Democratic Action (68), the American Civil Liberties Union (60), and the American Security Council (60). Mr. Cantor’s top scorers in 2001—all giving him perfect 100’s—were the Associated Builders and Contractors, the American Conservative Union, the Christian Coalition, the League of Private Property Voters, the National Federation of Independent Business, and the US Chamber of Commerce. On the bottom end, Mr. Cantor received zeros from 16 special interest groups, including the American Association of University Women, the American Civil Liberties Union, .the Children’s Defense Fund Action Council, Peace PAC, and the Sierra Club. Mr. Jones got his lowest ratings in 1992 from the National Right to Life Committee (0), the American Conservative Union (12), the US Chamber of Commerce (25), the National Taxpayers Union (33), and the League of Conservation Voters (44). More on the money Candidates Jones and Cantor have a further disparity in campaign finances (see Rappahannock News, Sept. 12), with Mr. Jones reporting contributions of $56,659 and Mr. Cantor $987,606 as of the last (6/30/02) Federal Election Commission (FEC) filing. Mr. Jones said that he has eschewed contributions from Political Action Committees (PACs), and his FEC shows no such contributions, but it does show that his major contribu tor ($2000) is the political party committee, Leadership 21. Leadership 21’s last FEC filing (8/30/02) shows that it, in turn, does accept contributions from PACs and, in fact, all contributions as of the Aug. 30 filing date were recorded as being from “Other Political Committees (such as PACs).” The quoted phrase, including that in parentheses, is from line 11c of the FEC Form 3X, and the totals on that line do not include contributions from individuals or from “Political Party Committees.” So, while Mr. Jones does not accept direct contributions from PACs, he does collect them indirectly—through Leadership 21. Both Mr. Cantor and Mr. Jones have accepted contributions, directly or indirectly, from a few of the same or similar PACs— American Hospital Association PAC, Ernst and Young PAC, Federal Express PAC, and a UST, Inc. PAC. Certainly Mr. Cantor has collected far more PAC money—$616,842 vs. $2000 (if one considers the Leadership 21 contributions)—but it is clear that, despite his disavowal, Mr. Jones’ campaign is benefiting from PAC resources. WCDS happenings By Ginny Leser Director of Admissions There’s nothing like fall in Rappahannock. It might sound as though I’m trying to wish the month of September away, but I’m not. I just love this time of year. I love watching the students stream in the doors in the mornings, the deer in the fields, the large groups of birds soaring across the skies. It’s the start of the Fall sports season, and while the afternoons are warm, the air turns quickly cool, as the sun sets. • WCDS’ Cross Country team ran against Warren County this past week. Although there are several experienced runners on the team, many are new. Warren County won the meet, but it served as a great season warm-up for our team. Each afternoon, the team slips out the side doors of the building and heads down Hittles Mill. It’s a good, hard run, and they come back pumped up. I’ve always liked watching the Cross Country meets; WE BUY USED BOOKS Single books or e collections Id Spenyville ►KSHOP Main Street, Spenyville 937-8444 txwkchurch@eanhlink.net there’s so much energy expended (just not mine!). The team is enthusiastic, and with the first meet under their belts, I think they’ll pull together as a team. • The Boys Soccer team won their game against Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock last week. Exciting plays resulted in a grand finish with WCDS victorious. Okan Camci scored two goals, a first for the Turkish native, and he was all smiles for the rest of the night. That same day, the Middle-School Boys Soccer team lost a heavily contested game played on WCDS turf against Quantico. Inside, the JV Volleyball team narrowly lost to Quantico, and then the Varsity Volleyball team won. All of the games were neck-and-neck, and the fans on both sides were hoarse from screaming. The teams for both schools were so evenly matched that the games were barely a point apart all the way through. According to the Delaney Athletic Conference rules, volleyball is played the best three out of five, so the games were back-to-back. It was very emotionally draining, but it was so much fun, that if you missed it, you missed a great evening.. We’d like to send out thanks to the team members of the Quantico teams: we really enjoyed it! Great games! • Mrs. Marsha Dowell, college counselor at WCDS, and Mr. Michael Vargo, headmaster at WCDS, attended a daylong seminar in Charlottesville last week. The seminar dealt with questions colleges ask of students, and what colleges are looking for in the application process. Students at Wakefield Country Day School spend time with Mrs. Dowell each week, during this time of year, getting applications ready and work ing on essays. The students also spend time on the weekends taking tours of college campuses, which is a deciding factor in some cases, as students get a feel for the campus and the student body. • Groups of students are busily practicing for auditions as the WCDS Talent Show draws closer. To be held in November, the Talent Show promises to be a hoot, as students are intent on trying out comedy routines and singing skills. Alex Kwon and Alex Naime, students from Korea and Mexico respectively, will be emcees for the evening, and they’re working on a skit themselves. A date for the show should be decided on soon. • Mrs. Pamela LynnTucker, chairwoman for the Annual WCDS Ad Campaign, spoke before the students at the Wednesday Assembly to remind them that Sept. 20 will be the deadline for the See WAKEFIELD, Page A8

An army of authors marches in for Sperryville Civil War Days By James P. Gannon Special to the Rappahannock News In real life, Ralph Peters of Warrenton is a retired Army lieutenant colonel who writes books on 21st Century issues such as defense policy and terrorism. But in his rich alternative life, Mr. Peters is Owen Parry, the highly acclaimed author of a series of four mystery stories set in the Civil War, narrated by a quirky character named Abel Jones, a Welsh immigrant serving as a sort of private detective in the Union Army. “Owen Parry” is the pen name Mr. Peters uses as a fiction writer. It will be Owen Parry, rather than Ralph Peters, who appears this coming weekend at Sperryville Civil War Days, where several authors of Civil War books will discuss and sign their works at the Old Sperryville Bookshop on historic Main Street. He will be joined by five other authors of Civil War history, on topics ranging from the Union Irish Brigade and the Battle of Chantilly to Confederate cavalry commander Turner Ashby and General J.E.B. Stuart’s horse artillery. The fourth annual Sperryville Civil War Days will be held Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the village of Sperryville. Besides the author appearances, events include re-enactor encampments and drills, artillery demonstrations, live performance of Civil War music, children’s activities and a street fair featuring Civil War art and artifacts, and living history demonstrations. All the events are free and open to the public. Owen Parry was an unknown writer when his first novel, Faded Coat of Blue, appeared in 1999. But since then, he has ridden a wave of extremely favorable reviews in national and regional papers, propelling sales of his three subsequent novels to the point where he has more than 100,000 books in print. In August, Ralph Peters/Owen Parry was the subject of a glowing profile in the Washington Post, sprinkled with references to his “Dickensian touch with characters” and his “irresistibly readable” mysteries. For Ralph Peters, the Owen Parry novels are the culmination of a life-long interest in the Civil War which traces back to a small history of the war he wrote at age 12. Mr. Peters is a respected military policy analyst, with books and frequent television commentary to his credit. But when he began writing Civil War fiction, “I didn’t want these books colored by comparison to my earlier books or by my military background,” so he adopted the pen name Owen Parry. As Owen Parry, he has produced four novels narrated in Open auditions set The Ki Community Theatre will be holding open auditions for this season's performances of The Shepherds' Play on Sunday, Sept. 22. The open auditions will held at the Ki Theatre on Gay Street from 2 to 4 p.m. There are openings for everyone from nine to 90 and experience in theatre is not required. The play will be performed during the RAAC sponsored "A Christmas in Little Washington" on Dec. 6, 7 and 8. For information call Ki Theatre office, 6751616. at Forest Grove School House Rea market & yard sale spaces avail., also crafters needed. Spaces available inside outside. to benefit the: Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund 540-937-4221 540-825-7799 VENDORS WANTED FOR THE r Commercial & Residential Interior/Exterior Spray, Brush, Roll Reasonable rates Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 540-635-1720 the fascinating voice of Abel Jones, a gimpy little Welchman disabled at the first Battle of Bull Run, who serves as a crime solver for the Union Command. His assignments have included solving a murder at Manassas in Faded Coat of Blue, and investigating a massacre of slaves at the Battle of Shiloh, in his third book, Call Each River Jordan. His fourth Abel Jones mystery, Honor’s Kingdom, was published in July and takes his hero to England to investigate rumors that the Confederates are building a great warship there. The author will discuss and sign his Owen Parry novels on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the bookshop. Three other writers will discuss their Civil War books on Saturday. At 11 a.m., Paul Christopher Anderson, who teaches history at Clemson University, will discuss his book, Blood Image: Turner Ashby in the Civil War and the Southern Mind. Colonel Ashby, who commanded the 7th Virginia Cavalry, became a legendary Confederate hero during the first year of the war, especially for his exploits in the Shenandoah Valley in 1862 before he was killed near Harrisonburg. Anderson’s book examines both Ashby the man and fighter, and the status of hero and martyr that he attained in death. On Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m., author David Welker will discuss his book, Ibmpest at Ox Hill: The Battle of Chantilly. Published earlier this year, this is the first booklength treatment of the battle on Sept. 1, 1862, in Fairfax County, that may have saved Washington, DC, from being captured by Confederates following their smashing victory at Second Manassas in the days preceding this clash. Overshadowed by the Manassas battle, and often ignored by historians, this battle known as Ox Hill or Chantilly is one of those lost FRIDAY/SEPT. 20 OPEN NIC SATCIRDAY/SEPT. 21 WILLIAM WALTER NOW OPEN THURSDAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Family Dining 6 Ffcw Mask 540-987-3162 wrww.blacnooncafe.coM S Photo courtesy of Jim Gannon COME ONE, COME ALL: The fourth annual Sperryville Civil War Days will be held Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will include re-enactor encampments and drills, artillery demonstrations, live performance of Civil War music, children's activities and a street fair featuring Civil War art and artifacts, and living history demonstrations. stories of the war that carry great importance. Even the battle site has been lost in modern days, paved over by highways and shopping malls in the Fair Oaks area. At 3:30 p.m. Saturday; Steven J. Wright of Philadelphia will discuss and sign his book, The Irish Brigade. Mr. Wright’s work' focuses on the regiments of Irish-born immigrants from New York and Philadelphia that made up this famous fighting brigade in the Federal army, which distinguished itself in such battles as Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. On Sunday, the Irish in the Confederate Army will be discussed by James P. Gannon, author of Irish Rebels, Confederate Tigers: A History of the 6th Louisiana Volunteers, 1861-65. Speaking at noon, Mr. Gannon will examine the role that Irish immigrants played in the JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Fruit RAPPAHANNOCK NATIONAL BANK You are cordially invited to join us on Friday, September 20, 2002, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM for our centennial celebration. Prizes • Antique Car Display • Giveaways • Food • Musical Entertainment ■ V • ' : • •• if >. . 7 V-V . 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Anyone who is unable to attend the author talks but would like to reserve a signed copy of one or more of the books may do so by calling the bookshop, at 987-8444, before the scheduled author appearance. Sperryville Civil War Days is sponsored by the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table and co-operating Sperryville businesses. QTw (family of Mrs. Lillie Pullen would like to take this opportunity to thank friends, neighbors and co-workers for their many acts of kindness during our recent bereavement. We will always remember the cards, flowers, prayers, food and other acts of generosity to us during this time. God Bless Each and Every One. Dreamt of gardens al your country place, but you spend all weekend working in them.? Candace Ctough "Estate Qardetier Consultation ~ Gardening and Grounds Maintenance ~ Design ~ Planting 540 675-2344 Serving Rappahannock Counly. Warrenlon. 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SPORTS Beautiful weekend for fall soccer By Nanette Hogan Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock Youth Soccer League played its second weekend of games on Saturday, Sept. 14. U-6 The U-6 Travelling Blueberries, sponsored by Leading Edge Inc., continue to impress onlookers with their enthusiasm and amazing speed. Shelby Thornhill is a real standout, sticking to the ball like gum on a shoe. Lauren Groves and Grace Lezcano play the ball to each other like true team mates. Trey Swindler and Mimi White prove to be leading scorers, with a knack for finding the opening and penetrating the defense. Daniel Schlosser shows incredible ball handling skills, able to strip the ball from his opponents and send it back towards the Blueberry goal. Coach Wagoner reports she is pleased with the progress of the team. U-8 The U-8 Green Dragons, sponsored by Curtis Crawford, had a terrific first game against the Madison 3 team at Madison. Goals by Alex Foster and Mimi White,with great offensive support from Dylan Stoner,Grace Ott, R.T. Leake, and Emily Pearcey, quickly put the Dragons on the scoreboard. The defense was just as strong with great playing by Kimberly Pankow,Samantha Landrum,and Marc Cugnon, “who scored from midfield!” Everyone,including the parents had a great time and are looking forward to next weeks game. Coach Lee’s U-8 Fireballs, sponsored by Motorcycle Factory Inc., played Madison and was happy with his balanced scoring and passing. Improved players for the game were Hanna Jenkins and Brigid Sladky. Go Fireballs! U-10 Rapp’s U-10 Killer Bees, sponsored by Sunnyside Organic Farms, were really buzzing Saturday. At home against Madison in their second game, they pulled off a three to one victory. Rapp’s offense was awesome with the ball in Madison’s territory most of the time. However, when the ball did enter Rapp’s side it was quickly returned to Madison’s territory. Tiffany Clanagan, Christine Pankow and Bridgett Dodson kicked in our three goals. They pulled it off because of the wonderful passing and defending of the other ladies. The girls were so excited about their first win and even the ref commented on how good the game was. Their next game is in Orange at Booster Park at 11:30 am. Saturday. We encourage all family and friends to come out and watch the Killer Bees. U-12 Girls The U12 girls team, the Rappahannock Dynamite, sponsored by Ivy Cliff Farm, won 3-0 playing against a young Orange Photo courtesy of Jim Humbles U-8: Soccer season is underway in Rappahannock, games are held every weekend with teams from U-6 to U-18. team. Megan Wheatley, Caroline Massie and Marcella Wallace proved to be a dynamic front three. They passed, crossed the ball, stayed spread out and put numerous shots on goal until Marcella buried one in the net. Savanna BoothEnoch found her spot as center midfielder and kept feeding passes to the forwards. Noel Johns and Emma Dodd-Henze anchored the defensive line, denying any attempts by Orange to move the ball past midfield. Emma moved to forward in the second half and opportunistically sank her first goal into the net. Ella Miller had a quiet first half as goalie but was out front in the second half at forward. She attacked the Orange goal relentlessly and was rewarded with a goal. Noel Johns was MVP with her powerful play at fullback, booming kicks up to our forwards. All the girls played well, maintaining their shape on the field, passing, backing each other up, and beating the other team to the ball. Great job girls! U-12 Boys The Rapp U-12 , sponsored by Blue Water Builders of Amissville, traveled to “parachute alley,” a.k.a. Booster Field in Orange and faced a difficult team. Rapp gained the lead with a pair of goals from Dean Hogan. The 2 point lead dissolved to a 2 - 2 tie by the second half. A solid performance from goal tender Evan Espinola frustrated Orange and Austin Burdick added 2 second half goals to finalize the score: Rapp 4 - Orange 2. Espinola received numerous congrats from fans, coaches and even an off duty referee. Solid defense kept Orange at bay and the coaches were proud of the whole squad for their team play and gutsy play! U-14 What a way to start the season. Everyone came to play today and play they did. At the half, the U14 Rapp’ers were well in control 3-1. Complete ball control defined the first half, unselfish ball movement and intense hustle to 50-50 balls left Rapp in charge. Liam Wallace was involved in all three scores. First he took a one touch from Owen Monroe and drilled it home, then he returned the favor allowing Owen to finish a nice feed This week in sports By Richard Armstrong Special to the Rappahannock News The varsity girls’ basketball team dropped to 0-9 on the season as they lost two games on the week. The team lost 60-18 to Central as Rachel Sharp had 8 points for the Panthers. The team also lost to Page County 105-24. The team has a break this week before they begin Bull Run District play on Sept. 24. The junior varsity girls’ basketball team split two games losing a three-point decision to Central and avenging an earlier loss to Page County by defeating Page. The JV girls are 3 and 3 in their last six games and 3 and 6 overall. They also have a break before entering District play on Sept. 24. The Junior Panther Girls’ ~ dropped two decisions for the week to fall to 0-5 on the season. They lost a close 28-25 decision to North Fork and was handed their fifth loss by Page County. Nicole Brown and Danielle North paced the Panthers in their lose to North Fork as the Panthers came from ten points down to make the contest a very close one. Golf The golf team continued its winning ways defeating Manassas Park 177-209 and Clarke County 181-210. Michael Fairbrother was the low medalist for the Panthers in both matches with a 40 against Manassas Park and a 41 against Clarke. In the Manassas Park match Ralph Pace had a 43, Jacob Dodson a 45 and Brain Taylor a 49. Against Clarke Brain Taylor had a 42, Jacob Dodson a 46 and Ben Haim a 52 as the linksters improved to 8-2 on the season. Cross Country The cross country team did not compete this past week but was scheduled to run against Luray on Monday Sept. 16 and Madison on Wednesday, Sept. 18. through two defenders. Owen and Liam delivered a beautiful one-two punch. Late in the first half Cody Herrell and Gunnar Propst worked an excellent display of give-and-go down the right side with a final effort crossing to Liam right on the doorstep again. Rapp’ers 3, Culpeper 1. Defensively the Rapp’ers were a bit casual, which resulted in some less spectacular scores by Culpeper, especially in the second half. However, we did have another excellent display of teamwork and great soccer skill, Cody launched a comer kick solidly into the goal area and Alex Ramey sent it across the goal mouth with a redirect header that Juan Tisera almost was able to finish. I he final 4-3 in Culpeper’s favor was mostly due to fatigue taking it’s toll during the second half. On a coaches note, the second half lineup was altered and perhaps some players did not end up in their strongest position. Live and Learn and wow will we be ready for next week. Thanks to Blue Moon Cafe for sponsoring our U-14 youth team! U-18 The Rapp U-18 team sponsored by Kreyling Construction played Culpeper on Saturday afternoon. Rapp got an early goal from Juan Tisera. Paige Payne made a blistering shot to make it 2-0 Rapp. Culpeper got one back to make it 2-1 at the break. The second half was all Rapp as they were able to tally three unanswered goals to make the final score 5-1 Rapp. The back line turned, anchored by Anna Kreyling and Larry Oliver turned in a sterling performance. * >' -'., ;i..;- v?^ V '&<>*$% <^*v V.&$S^S &sss&i* >§S§^> Superior Academics: ♦ 15 Advanced Placement Courses ♦ Average Class Size: 12-15 ♦ Fulltime College Counselor ♦ 100% College Placement 2002 College Acceptance Included; UVA (21% of senior class) • SCAD Rochester Tech • Cal Tech • Georgetown UNC-Chapel Hill • Brown • BYU William & Mary • VMI • Cornell University Virginia Tech • JMU • Syracuse 18 Varsity Sports 6 Conference Championships Mens Varsity Lacrosse: Ranked 2nd in the State in Division II Mens Varsity Basketball: Western Division Champs Varsity Golf: 2002 Combs Cup Champions Enriching Fine $4 Million Center for the Arts Under Construction: 400 Seat Auditorium 60 Seat Experimental Theater Facilities for 3 D and 2D Art, Photography, Instrumental & Vocal Music Award Winning Chorus HIGHLAND SCHOOL Founded 1928, Fauquier County’s Oldest Independent School Visit us on the web at www.highlandschool.org or call 540.347.1221 ext. 172 to meet with the Admissions Director Located in Warrenton, Virginia • PK-12 Coed College Preparatory Day School Football comes home By Jon Smythe Special to the Rappahannock News There they were — out on our field — the one behind Rappahannock County High School. The first ever RCHS football team at the first ever home game! It was something to see. Based on the size of the crowd it was obvious that many came out to see the first of the first. There wasn’t a parking spot to be had anywhere and that included all the grassy areas next to the school. It was probably the most attended athletic event in the school’s history and the crowd was not disappointed with what they saw. The field preparation by the athletic director reflected considerable attention to detail. The field, together with the setting afternoon sun and beautiful weather, created a terrific atmosphere for the first home game. The pre-game activity included a performance by the school’s band, introduction of the players from both sides and recognition of those who had helped make this day possible. After a solemn recognition of the events of Sept. 11, the game commenced. Strasburg took the opening kick from the ran there but was unable to do anything. After an exchange of punts from the teams, the fans were treated to the first ever Rappahannock County HS touchdown scored on Panther territory. Freshman running back Nick Compton took the handoff from quarterback Dylan Corbin and busted loose after a big block on the line by tackle Howie Clark. Compton outran the Strasburg secondary for a 60 yard score and gave the home team a 6 to 0 lead. The run for the extra points was stopped by the Ram defense and the Panthers led by six as the first quarter ended. The Rapp defense was playing the run extremely well and forced the visiting Strasburg quarterback to go to the air. With 6’5’ freshman Jonah Rodrigues as wide receiver and primary target, the Rams knotted the score with a touchdown of their own. The Strasburg quarterback found Rodrigues open in the Panther secondary, midway through the second quarter and completed the pass. The lanky Ram receiver shook off one Panther tackier and rambled for a 57 yard TD. After the extra point kick was missed wide right the half came to an end with the score tied at six apiece. Photos courtesy of David Clanagan FRESHMAN: Nick Compton (with football) on the way to his 60 yard touchdown run. The second half had the Panthers and Rams locked in a struggle for the victory. The third quarter ended with the score still tied and the crowd sensing that whoever scored next would win. Midway through the fourth quarter, the Rams seized the moment with a sweep around their right side that broke the game open. Several Rapp tacklers had a shot at the Strasburg running back but failed to knock him off his feet. He scrambled for a 42 yard touchdown that was followed by a run for the extra points and a 14 to 6 Ram lead with about four minutes left in the game. The situation did not look good for the home side and the Strasburg defense continued to bottle up the Panther running game. Coach Pullin decided to put in some “razzle-dazzle” stuff to try and break a big play and get the Panthers back in the game. The first one was putting quarterback Dylin Corbin at wide receiver where he took off on a 20 yard reverse that almost broke free for a TD. Two plays later Corbin handed off to halfback Anthony Clinedinst who ran left and threw to an open Alex Sharp cutting through the Starsburg secondary on the halfbackoption play. Clinedinst threw a perfect strike and Sharp hauled it in for a 31 yard touchdown play that was as pretty as anything you’ve seen oh Sunday TV. Unfortunately, the run for the extra points that would have tied the score was stopped by a determined Strasburg defense. When the clock ran out a minute later, the Panthers had been defeated 14 to 12 in what was clearly a quality contest between two equally matched football teams. Strasburg had 209 total yards on offense and the Panthers had 204. Rapp running back, Nick Compton led all runners on the day gaining 127 yards on 23 carries. Corbin gained 35 yards on the ground and completed 2 of 3 passes for the Rapp side. He also led the Panther defense with 6 unassisted tackles. Freshman Justin Gheen, one of the inside linebackers, also had a good day on defense with 5 unassisted tackles. After the game Head Coach ' Pullin said, “It was a tough game, well played by both teams, either side could have won. It would have been nice to win before a great home crowd, but the boys have nothing to be ashamed of. They played hard and never gave up. We gave ourselves a chance to win. We’re a competitive football team. That’s all you can ask for. Hopefully, the fans will follow the t^am to the remaining away' games and continue to provide the terrific support like we’ve had so far. I can’t describe what a great feeling it was to be on the sidelines with that home crowd behind us for this game.” Remaining Football Games Wednesday, Sept. 18; Away at Manassas Park; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25; Home vs George Mason; 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2; Home vs Clarke County; 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7; Away at Page County; 7 p.m.

-&appal)annock Nietos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States > Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunlty.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 2002 Our View Sharing our beauty Crickets are chirping in our bams, berries are full on the dogwoods. The light off the mountain is mellow. The moon is almost in harvest. Apple cider, pumpkins, mums. leaves on the walk are picked up and saved, crimson reds spiked with yellow from the Indian corn, candied com and sweaters for our children. The early. maples. It's all miraculously unfolding again. Our favorite time of year is almost upon us. Autumn, on cue* begins on Monday. L The glory of the changing of the ^ leaves beckons us and, so too ,the tourists and visitors who come every year to partake or our Kappahannock beauty. Let us share with them our bounty, both in town and county. Let us open ourselves to enrich their lives as ours have been enriched. Let us share the beauty of Rappahannock. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo Barbara C. Wayland GROUND BREAKING: The Rappahannock National Bank hosted a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the new site located at 12704 Lee Highway, Washington. On hand for the ceremony, left to right, Steve Rogers from Dayton and Thompson Architectural Firm, Ken Miller from Miller Brothers Construction, Director Alphaeus Cannon, CEO Michael T. Leake, Director Bet Jones. Other directors, bank officials from Union Bankshares and Rappahannock National, and community members shared in the celebration. The new building should be complete by June 2003. Letters Headwaters’ fund raiser successful Headwaters’ most important fund raiser, The Fourth Annual 2002 Taste of Rappahannock, held on Sept. 14, was an outstanding success. Thanks to the generosity and hard work of many community members, local farms and businesses, this year’s Taste of Rappahannock will provide Headwaters with much needed funds to continue our mission of fostering educational excellence in Rappahannock County. The list of volunteers and contributors to this success would fill several columns in this paper. Everyone’s efforts are deeply appreciated by Headwaters. However there are a number of contributors who deserve public recognition. Sunnyside Farm Market sponsored the Taste of Rappahannock, a most generous contribution that insured the financial success of the event. Susan MacNelly donated the original artwork for the invitations, menu and framed prints for the event. Students of the Rappahannock County Schools played music, helped prepare food and were indispensable in helping throughout the evening. Terri Lehman, Cheri Woodard and the Taste of Rappahannock Planning Committee worked tirelessly to put on the event. Farms, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, stores, and food preparation experts contributing to the event were The Conyers House Inn and Stables, Foster-Harris House Bed and Breakfast, Fairlea Farm Bed and Breakfast, Middleton Inn, The Inn on Thistle Hill, Sunset Hills Farm Bed and Breakfast, Heritage House Bed and Breakfast, Sunnyside Farms, Sunnyside Farm Market, Rucker Farm, Mountainside Market, Goat Hill Farm, Keany Produce, Tuscarora Co-op, Congressional Seafood, Metropolitan Poultry, International Gourmet, Sysco Foods, Piedmont Farm, Cibola Farm, Touchstone Farm, M. Slavin and Sons, Bleu Rock Inn, Waterpenny Farm, Rae’s Place and Deli, Epicurious Cow, Flint Hill Public House, Lisa and Tom Pendleton, Over Jordan Farm, Gay Street Inn, Central Coffee Roasters, Gray Ghost Vineyard, Linden Vineyard, Rappahannock Cellars, Sharp Rock Vineyard, Country Cafe, Four and Twenty Blackbirds, Moore’s Orchard, Williams Orchard, the Rappahannock High School Culinary Classes, Bonnie Moore, Long Mountain Nursery, Richard Compton, Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office, and The Child Care and Learning Center. Headwaters is the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation. Our mission is to foster educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit and resources of the whole community to benefit all students. Headwaters is an avenue for private citizens and organizations to contribute to our public schools and provide resources that fall outside of the Rappahannock County School Budget. Martin Woodard President, Headwaters See More Letters, Page A7 From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News Down Memory Lane 42 YEARS AGO Sept. 22, 1960 Morgan Johnson of Washington entered a 20 inch, four pound six ounce bass in a contest sponsored by Bill’s Sporting Goods Store in Front Royal. The fish was caught with a jitterbug. A larger bass had been entered by a Front Royal resident that was one inch longer and one ounce heavier. Over 400 school patrons and friends of education visited the Rappahannock County High School on Sunday, Sept. 18 when the Rappahannock County Education Association held open house. Members of the Rappahannock Garden Club provided fall floral arrangements for each room. The Flint Hill firemen will begin their series of fall and winter square dances at the fire hall every other Friday night with the opening dance scheduled for this week. Music will be by Bill Bailey and the Rhythm Ramblers. Admission is $1 per person. Miss Mary Norman Davis left Tuesday to resume her studies at Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Davis Jr. Miss Susan Laing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Laing of Bunree Farm, Amissville entered Colby Junior College, New London, N.H. on Sunday as a member of the freshman class. 25 YEARS AGO Sept. 22,1977 Despite dry and drought conditions over much of the state, Virginia’s apple harvest this fall will be about 60 percent of a normal crop year, a Virginia Tech Extension horticulturist said. Rappahannock Extension Agent Rap Owings predicted that the county’s apple harvest would fall slightly behind state estimates. “I think it will be a little lighter in Rappahannock—about 50 percent” of the normal crop, said Owings. In a photo, Douglas Perkins of Amissville proudly shows two sweet potatoes, with a combined weight of nine and a half pounds, which he dug last week from a single hill. The potatoes were planted the first week of June thriving without watering in spite of the harsh drought. Conservation District awarded Dr. Monira Rifaat, owner of Manor Farm, the Clean Water Farm Award for Rappahannock County. In a wonderful photo Sara Hathaway, five and half years old plunks down in the pumpkin patch. The pumpkin, grown by her grandfather, Jim Swindler at Beech Spring Farm in Sperryville, weighed in at 90 pounds. ance of John Jackson, renowned musician and Rappahannock native. He is scheduled to appear both days at Country Home Antiques. On Oct. 17 and 18, as has been the case every third weekend in October since 1956, the women of Bromfield Parish will sponsor the annual house tour and dried flower sale in Washington. Patty Alexander and Candy Coombs of Flint Hill traveled to Maggie, N.C. last weekend where they competed _ Sperryville businesses were planned a fall festival Oct. 3 and 4. One of the big highlights of this year’s festival will be the appear COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND on a ou mne two-aay competitive trail ride in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. Winning the Sweepstakes Award for a high scoring horse was D’arcy, a 3/4 Arab mare ridden and owned by Patty Alexander. Sharon Genebach, an attorney who practices law in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties, will be the featured speaker at a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Rappahannock Courthouse. Ms. Genebach will speak on “Virginia Inheritance Laws” with particular emphasis on the changes in the statutes recently enacted by the Virginia Assembly. 10 YEARS AGO Sept. 24,1992 At their annual Conservation Awards Picnic held on Sept. 3, the Culpeper Soil and Water Photo courtesy of Miss Mary Jenkins OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: This was Miss Mary Jenkins' first grade class at the Washington Elementary School in the early 50’s. Several children have been identified however, we don’t have enough names to publish so we encourage readers to see how many children they recognize.

In regard to Mr. Hagstrom’s letter re: Ben Jones Since Ben Jones lives in Rappahannock County and is also a local businessman and donates his time and talents to local charitable organizations, I would imagine there are many more events occurring here to report on in the local newspaper. I heard Ben Jones speak on several occasions and he certainly doesn’t come across as someone who is going to vote any way but what he thinks right for his constituents. Perhaps you haven’t read any of his issue statements. If you visit his website a lot of your concerns could be alleviated. (www.beiyonesforcongress.com ). He has made it clear that he is taking no PAC money - thus, he will be beholden to no special interests, and he has a record of a pay as you go fiscal conservative. Have you checked Ben’s voting record during his two terms as a Congressman from Georgia? And as far as Ben being a carpet bagger, he grew up in Virginia and graduated from high school in Portsmouth in 1959. And better yet, to quote Ben: “As a legislator, I think the best way to approach lawmaking is to be a problem solver, not one who is committed to an ideological agenda of the left or right. Although I have been called a conservative Democrat, I consider myself to be independent and thoughtful on the issues, and I believe my record bears that out. I also believe that the public interest is often overwhelmed by the special interests and for that reason I accept no contributions from Political Action Committees (PACS). I think a legislator should avoid even the appearance of improper influence.” Mr. Hagstrom, you may disagree about issues — but that certainly wasn’t what your letter appeared to be about. Margaret Francis SperryviUe The letter by Paul Hagstrom published in the Sept. 12 issue of Rappahannock News was one of the most vicious, hurtful letters to the editor I have read in a long time. It was hurtful to all citizens whose loyalty and dedication to this great country of ours is questioned because they tend to vote Democratic. We are not a fanatic fringe group on the political spectrum but ordinary folks who love our families and our country, work hard to earn a living, perform our civic obligations, and exercise our religious beliefs at our places of worship. We profess high family values and are just as Godfearing and patriotic as our Republican fellow citizens. It is obvious that Mr. Hagstrom and his champion, incumbent Congressman Eric Cantor, are alien to the grassroots fund raising efforts of the Democrat candidate, Ben Jones. Eric Cantor doesn’t have to spend his time visiting ordinary citizens in the 7th District and asking them to help his campaign with small contributions, because his campaign chest is filled to the brim with mega contributions from special interest groups. Mr. Jones is following the difficult but ethical path by refusing to accept contributions from political action committees (PACs) and other special interests. Perhaps Mr. Hagstrom is envious of the effective grassroots efforts of Ben Jones and his Democrat followers. If so, he should come and attend some of our meetings. It is wonderful to see the enthusiasm and hard work that goes into Ben Jones’ campaign. Mr. Hagstrom would also be enlightened as to where Ben Jones stands on issues if he attended some of these events. Ben Jones speaks candidly about his position on controversial political issues; he is not a wishy-washy politician straggling the fence. Tbo bad Eric Cantor is afraid to engage in public debates with Ben Jones, to help voters decide who is the better candidate. It is sad that Mr. Hagstrom spills so much venom on anyone who does not share his political views. As we all know, the country is currently divided pretty evenly between Democrats and Republicans. Regardless of our political orientation, we should all work together toward making our country an even better place to live. Disparaging each other is not the way to accomplish this. ML Rita Lazar Castleton len I read a recent letter VV complaining about Ben Jones, I was astonished at how anyone could mangle the facts so badly. But I quickly realized that this is a sign of Republican desperation. Ben Jones has gained so much in the polls that it appears that they will try a new approach. His opponent cannot run successfully against Ben, so his opponent is trying to run against somebody else. Really , folks, if our current congressman wants to run against Hillary Clinton, he should move to New York. He has been a congressman for two terms, twice as long as our current congressman. Check his web site, at www.benjonesforcongress.com or talk to him yourself. What is happening in political terms is that the opposition is trying to re-define Ben Jones, to make him seem to be somebody else, since they are having trouble running against the real Ben Jones. Perhaps the most ridiculous charge I read that Ben Jones was “swooping and carpet bagging from state to state:. Is a “carpet bagger” someone who was not bom in Virginia? Ben Jones was bom and raised in Portsmouth, Va. Well then is a “carpet bagger: someone who has moved into Rappahannock County? By that standard it would appear Vote yes on educational bond On Nov. 5, 2002 Virginia voters will have the opportunity to build a better Virginia by approving a $900 million general obligation bond (GOB) referendum, that will pay for urgently needed uDCTades. renovations and izena. Vote for the educational bond referendum November 5. Aline Johnson Rappahannock's Representative to LFCC that even Mr. Hagstrom himself is a “carpet bagger:, since very few people I know who were bom here use the phrase “Little Washington”. Or perhaps a “carpet bagger” is someone who went shopping for a district which had a vulnerable incumbent? Well, when Ben Jones moved to Rappahannock County, we were part of the 10th congressional district, represented by long time incumbent Frank Wolf, one of the least vulnerable congressmen I know. In fact it was the Republican controlled House of Delegates which moved Rappahannock County into the 7th congressional district. In the next few weeks we will be presented with similar charges, as the campaign heats up. Recognize them for what they are, an attempt to keep you from knowing Ben Jones. You can change that. Ask him yourself. After all he lives here. J. Kent Reeve Washington I am very dismayed at the attacking of Ben Jones as a carpet bagger. Paul Hagstrom’s letter to the Editor, Sept. 12, 2002 starts by saying of Ben Jones, “The best I can tell... Swooping and carpet bagging from state to state...” “The best I can tell” is a euphemism for I really do not know the facts. The facts are Ben Jones has lived in Rappahannock County for four years and owns and operates a business here. Mr. Jones must be a slow swooper. The fact is that when Ben Jones was a Georgia congressman he lived in the same house for the first three out of four elections he was involved with. He did not move, he was redistricted just like what has happened here to us. In his last Georgia election he moved in order to run against Newt Gingrich because he believed someone should. (We all remember “Newt.” He managed to shut down the U.S. government, costing the taxpayers billions.) Mr. Hagstrom wants to keep “Big Washington out of our homes and wallets.” The facts show that under a Democratic administration the country had an unprecedented period of prosperity. The present “spend and borrow” administration has managed to turn a balanced budget with huge surpluses into a $160 billion deficit for the current fiscal year with a projected $1.7 trillion deficit over the next ten years. The Republicans will try to blame everything on the war on terrorism. But we know better. There’s the enormous tax cut to the most wealthy 1 per cent of the population, and the Farm Bill which is the biggest pork barrel going, giving money to the large corporate farmer and managing to hurt the Virginia peanut farmer. Mr Cantor managed to vote “yea” on the farm bill — but both our Senators, Senator John Warner and Senator George Allen, voted against it. They realized it was not good for Virginia. (Perhaps they also knew it wasn’t good for the country). Lastly Mr. Hagstrom attacks the Rappahannock News for publishing news releases on Ben Jones. Well, it published Mr. Hagstrom’s letter and I am sure when Mr. Cantor finally shows up in Rappahannock, I would hope someone in the local Republican party would write a news release. I am sure it will be published. Hank Gorfein Washington It has always seemed to me that there are really only two kinds of political messages: those that appeal to the best in people, and those that appeal to the worst in people. I don’t know Mr. Paul Hagstrom, and he may be a fine fellow, but his partisan screed against me in the Rappahannock News seems to me to be the worst kind of appeal. Mr. Hagstrom accuses me of being like Hillary Rodham Clinton, implying that all Democrats are all the same and bad for America, and that all Republicans are on the right side of things. This is demagogic idiocy compounded to the tenth degree. When I was a member of the Congress, I was considered to be a moderate to conservative Democrat, and I was often rated to the “right” of some Republicans. Tb Mr. Hagstrom, Democrats are a “left wing cadre” and Republicans are “God fearing, patriotic, hard working folks.” I have thousands of Republican friends, many of whom live right here in Rappahannock. We often have serious and thoughtful discussions about important policy issues, trying to find the best solutions to our nation’s challenges. Many of these folks will vote for me, some will not. But none will take the kind of easy, personal, nasty little cheap shot that Mr. Hagstrom has leveled. For they are good folks who put country ahead of party, and integrity ahead of “winning at any price”. 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I started out here back in 1941, and Alma 1 and I made a happy decision to come back home a few years ago because we really love it here. The Rappahannock News has, I think, been fair in its coverage. My own column was suspended last March because it could create the appearance of partiality. Republican events have often been featured as community news, as they should be in a small county like ours. And although I have asked for no news coverage, it is perhaps newsworthy that a congressional candidate is coming from a small county like ours, taking on the Richmond power structure, which by the way is actively supporting Cantor on the editorial pages of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Paul Hagstrom sarcastically comments, “Eric Cantor and I are on our way over to Cooter’s in Sperryville to see if Hillary Rodham Clinton is actually going to show up for Ben Jones’ fund raiser tonight at Cooter’s Place.” Well, you know what? 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Other activities • Mayor Willis discussed the purchase of 0.91 acres of additional land at some $20,000 for the wastewater treatment system, as well as a boundary adjustment “to square things up” in the vicinity of the Washington School. After some Council and public discussions, the Council resolved to advertise the purchase and boundary adjustment for a public hearing at the October meeting. • Mayor Willis said that the reservoir “preliminary to the final design” was sent to him on Sept. 11, and that the Council would review, comment upon, and return for final action. • During the Public Forum Wendy Weinberg thanked “those who made the Ibwn a an attractive place,” and she induded the Ibwn government, The Inn, Sunnyside Farm Store, and George Washington. • Diane Bruce noted that the “street talk” is that the Washington Fire Department has been drawing water for delivery to drought-besieged farmers in return for donations. 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Call Mr. Ken Miller, Mr. Steve Dowell, or Mrs. Leser at 635-8555. We hope to see you there! • Have a great week, and try to carve out a little bit of time to stand outside and eiyoy the fall weather. We are so lucky to be able to enjoy it! Ki Theatre to host Poetry Coffeehouse Join Ki Theatre for another special evening, the third celebration of contemporary and ancient poetiy, performed in a relaxed, intimate coffeehouse setting on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. Featured artists will include another, special performance by Dr Barry Sultanoff, M.D. — a renowned, holistic doctor, artist, author and troubadour; Karen Morrow, a chaplain at N.I.H; Rabbi Carla Theodore, Janet Davis a landscape designer, actress and environmental activist and Roger Klinger, a holistic counselor, professor, author, and artist. Seating is limited. Call Roger Klinger at Ki Theatre, 675-1616 to reserve space. -

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 September 19, 2002 www.timescommunity.com Musical benefit set for Sept. 28 The Rappahannock County 4H Program will be having a 50/50 raffle with proceeds to help with monthly 4-H Club expenses. The Jolliffe Brother’s Band featuring Steve Butler will be playing music from the 50’s with a little bit of swing, R & B and old and new rock at Hackley’s Store, Sept. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Come out and enjoy the music and help support the Rappahannock County 4-H Program by purchasing a 50/50 raffle ticket. Senior fund raiser set Jean Lillard will be participating in the annual Rappahannock RoughRide on Saturday, Sept. 21 and area residents are encouraged to support Ms. Lillard with a donation or a pledge as she rides the 12mile course. All proceeds will benefit the Rappahannock Senior Citizens. To pledge or donate call Libby Benentt at 675-3685 or Oarcey Canton at 675-2615. Donations may be mailed to: Libby Bennett, P.O. Box 35, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. Music festival talent sought The seventh annual Rappahannock Music Festival will be held on the afternoons of Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29. Anyone interested in performing in this free concert featuring local talent may call Brian Ross at 987-1010. Golf tournament set for Sept. 20 The RCSSA is holding its sixth annual “Panther Classic” Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 20 at Jackson’s Chase in Front Royal. Tee off is at 1 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Rappahannock County School Athletics. Call Cathy Kreyling at 987-8131 for more information. Association to host fall dinner The Rappahannock Farmers Association presents their Fall Festival Dinner and Charity Auction to be held Oct. 5 at Touchstone Farm in Amissville. All county residents and RFA members are welcome to join the group for a memorable evening of terrific food and great Rappahannock-style fun. Tickets for the dinner are $15 per person. Call 636-9713 or 937-6124 by Sept. 27 to reserve your ticket, or to obtain more information. Fall festival at Forest Grove A fall festival will be held at Forest Grove Baptist Schoolhouse on Saturday, Oct. 5. Currently vendors and crafters are being sought and both inside and outside spaces are available. All proceeds will benefit the Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. For additional information call 937-4221 or 825-7799. QiGong sessions planned weekly Spring Forest QiGong practice and discussion facilitated by Tim Pagano will be held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville. These are free sessions. Donations to Rappahannock Healing Arts Center graciously accepted. Information about Spring Forest QiGong may be obtained by calling 636-1095 or accessed at www.beyondhuman.com. Ladies preparing for annual tour, sale By Helen Williams Special to the Rappahannock News The women of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington are again readying for their annual fall fiind raiser — the House Tbur and sale of dried flower arrangements that marks the month of October in Rappahannock County. This is the 46th year of this annual fall event and as usual, it brings together the talents and skills of many of the community. Writers, flower growers, dried flower experts, designers, owners of the tour homes, parking and route specialists — all are again gathering together to make the weekend of Oct. 19 and 20 as good or better than the past tour weekends. Of course, it all starts long before September, when the flower growers plant their gardens and when chairs Louise Ellis and Judy Tble gather their committees and chose the tour houses. This year, the area of Washington, Va. is the site of the three tour houses, whose architectural styles cover three centuries of American domestic architecture. The oldest, in the town itself, is the Kevis House, originally the 1750 town jail, and now a beautifully renovated home belonging to Charles and Carroll Kevis. Middleton Inn, an 1850 Federal style brick manor house, owned by journalist Mary Anne Kuhn, and also in the town of Washington, represents the 19th century. For several years, the Inn has been the teahouse for the tour, but this year the entire Inn is open for touring as well as for the tea. The third and final tour house is the home of Mike and Bette Mahoney in Tiger Valley. The Mahoney’s home, Stoneledge, is a 25year-old home constructed of stones from Estes Mill in Sperryville. Admission for the House Tour is $15 for viewing all three houses, Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland BUSY LADIES: Charlotte Laing, Carolyn Thornton, Nancy Weitz, Judy Tole and Lee Trott take a break from their work with the statis, blue salvia, dahlias, hydrangeas, zinnias, strawflowers and other materials ready for this year’s dried flower arrangements. (there is a $5 charge for visiting individual homes) and includes tea, and sandwiches, cookies, and cake served at the Middleton Inn each day from 2 to 5 p.m. Because the Inn is a functioning bed and breakfast, and guests will be there both days, touring the second floor is from 12-4 on Saturday and 1-4 on Sunday. Lunch can also be purchased at the First Baptist Church in Washington, another traditional part of the weekend. During the spring and summer, women of the community have been drying and preserving flowers in anticipation of the autumn work of making dried flower arrangements. Mock Orange, deutzia, peonies were gathered early, wildflowers such as Joe Pye Weed and yarrow are picked and dried with care, foliage plants are preserved with glycerin treatment. The top floor of Trinity House, across from the church is now festooned with dried plants, some hanging from loops on hangers, others massed in huge vases. A closet’s shelves are piled high with containers for the future arrangements, and community members are scouring yard sales and antique shops for unique and intriguing ways to display nature’s bounty of flowers, leaves, twigs, and branches. “The more interesting the better for vases and containers”, says Judy Tble, “we can use everything but plastic and clear glass. And it doesn’t need to be something everyone thinks of as a vase. We make flower arrangement in teapots, on saucers and plates, on the tops of candlesticks, and inside seashells.” The drying and arranging of flowers is a time consuming, but fulfilling task. Arrangers work in Trinity House and, after Sept. 22, in the Church Hall. All interesting community members are invited to come, learn how it’s done, and be a part of the preparations. All the hard work will be visible on Saturday and Sunday of the tour weekend, when the finished products are displayed for sale. Beauty, ingenuity, drama and humor are all captured by the arrangers’ skill, and the resulting display is truly breathtaking. Since the first sale, when current “chief arranger” Lois Snead began working 46 years ago, thousands and thousands of arrangements have been sold, and their value is a tribute to nature, science and human talent. Nature because her generous bounty is an inspiration and blessing, science because that knowledge helps us preserve that bounty, and human talent because the discerning eye and feel for color makes beauty out of what appear to be piles of paper thin petals, and discarded containers. As September slips into October, the final preparations for the House Tour include getting hosts and hostesses for the rooms in the tour houses, putting up signage for directions and for parking at the homes, and arranging for the cakes, cookies and sandwiches needed for the tea. >r hilarious, charming and touching CJr By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News Hugh Grant and his co-stars are a total delight in this smart, articulate comedy about the redemption of a spoiled, self-absorbed bachelor. Adapted by Paul and Chris Weitz, American siblings of “American Pie” fame, Nick Hornby’s terrific 1998 novel “About a Boy” is a sharp, funny, touching tale of a late-30s London narcissist who discovers, by various comic and not-so-comic turns, the real-life, grown-up pleasures of companionship, friendship, family and even love. It shows at The Theatre on Gay Street, Washington, on Friday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. Will, played by Grant, is a bachelor who lives comfortably off the royalties of a Christmas song penned by his late dad. Keen on sex, music and TV game shows, Will fills his days with pop-cult, consumerist distractions. Although he doesn’t work, he approaches his daily routines of shopping, eating and lyingabout with the same sense of precision and purpose as the most dedicated workaholic. For dating, Will joins a support group of single parents and hits on Suzie (Victoria Smurfit), the pretti est mother there. Although things don’t exactly work out with Suzie, " it’s through her that he eventually meets Marcus (Nicholas Hoult), the awkward, bullied 12-year-old son of Suzie’s best friend, Fiona (Toni Collette). Marcus decides he wants Will for a friend and father figure, though Will couldn’t be less interested. Yet slowly they develop a bond. Then Will falls in love with another single mother (Rachel Weitz), who’s not impressed with him. In trying to win her, he discovers how much all his complicated new friendships mean to him. “About A Boy” is a well written, witty film whose memorable characters grapple with the nature of family, love, friendship and despair. Even its soundtrack, by Badly Drawn Boy, is right on. The film is rated PG-13 and contains mild obscenity. Run time is 101 minutes. (This film is a substitution for “The Sum of All Fears” originally scheduled to be shown this Friday. Because of a print problem at the distribution center, that film is not available to us at this time. We hope you enjoy “About A Boy” which was on our list of films to bring to The Theatre at a later date.) R. Purnell paints local landscapes Washington, Va. artist Robin Purnell, who is best known for her sincere and emotional paintings of people from around the world, recently spent six months immersed in painting the lovely rolling hills of the Blue Ridge. “I saw the landscape as never before,” says Ms. Purnell. “I never realized there were so many shades of color.” Ms. Purnell’s exploration of the landscape genre forced her to paint in a different style. She felt the fine brushwork and luminous depth of multiple layers of color in her portrait paintings was not compatible with the spontaneity of the scenes she was observing. She wanted to capture the mood and light at a specific time so she had to sketch quickly, painted loosely, and use different mediums as the scene dictated. According to Ms. Purnell, “Most of the works are painted with overcast skies and I used linear and atmospheric perspective to create space.” The paintings are in oil, oil pastel and pastel. Ms. Purnell is excited about sharing her new work with the community, “I hope the audience will enjoy looking at these paintings of our region and feel my sense of awe at the color and harmony of nature.” Ms. Purnell’s new landscape paintings will be on exhibition in Long View Gallery from Sept. 19 through Oct. 8. There will be a reception . for Ms. Purnell on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. Middleton Inn honored with Four Diamond Award Middleton Inn, an historic estate on Main Street in the Town of Washington, was the only bed and breakfast in the Mid-Atlantic region to receive AAA's coveted Four Diamond Award for 2002. The highly-prized Four Diamond Award, bestowed on only the top three percent of hotels and top four percent of restaurants that AAA inspects each year, went to 22 hotels and 13 restaurants in the Baltimore-Washington, DC area. They include hotels and restaurants such as The Jefferson, The Willard Inter-Continental, Omni Shoreham, Renaissance Mayflower, The Watergate, Hyatt Regency in Baltimore, the Suites at Prince Michel, Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner,, L'Auberge Chez Francois in Great Falls, L'Auberge Procenvale in White Post and Elysium in Alexandria. "These Four Diamond winners consistently excel by providing skilled and attentive service staff, a high level of customer service, and top-of-the-line amenities and ambiance," said Lon Anderson, director of public affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. "They truly are the cream of the crop," said Mr. Anderson. "'Only about 1,300 of the 27,000 AAA-rated hotels and nearly 12,000 restaurants are Four Diamond properties." Middleton Inn has been owned and operated by journalist Mary Ann Kuhn since it opened its doors in the fall of 1995. "We wish you the best success in continuing to set the standards for others to follow," said Mr. Anderson in congratulating Ms. Kuhn. Middleton has received the award for the past four consecutive years. "The award winners were honored at a luncheon at The HayAdams Hotel in Washington, DC, itself a Four Diamond lodging hotel. AAA's team of professional field inspectors drives more than one million miles each year conducting unannounced evaluations of lodgings and restaurants. AAA began its diamond ratings in 1977. "I want to thank everyone who made this possible," said proprietor Mary Ann Kuhn, naming members of her inn staff: Michelle DISTINGUISHED AWARD: Mary Ann Kuhn, proprietor of Middleton Inn in Washington accepts AAA Four Diamond Award "for providing exceptional guest accommodations, excellent service and an elegant atmosphere in the year 2002." Jenkins of Flint Hill, Peggy Atkins Washington, Alison Townsend of of Flint Hill, Betty Jean (Jeanne) Toms Brook, Ray Gooch of Brown of Castleton, Amanda Brown Washington and former chef, of Washington, Sharron Proper of Jonathan Partin of Amissville.

Boston residents travel, celebrate ■ Homecoming at Five Forks Five Forks Regular Baptist Church’s 2002 Homecoming is on . 'Sunday, Sept. 22. Dr. Paul Hawkins, pastor of Tidewater Baptist Temple in Chesapeake will be the guest speaker/teacher for Sfnday School through the afternoon service. There will be dinner on the grounds around noon. All are welcome. * * Battle Run Primitive Baptist Pastor: Elder Forest Atwood Located near Ben Venue Meets each Second Sunday at 10:30 am. ^ % FT. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11's.m. ’ Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: ' Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Revival to begin at New Hope . A revival meeting will be held at the New Hope Baptist Bible Church in Sperryville, located on the comer of Sons Road and Water Street Sept. 29 through Oct. 2. The times are Sunday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. and also at 6 p.m. Services Monday through Wednesday will be held at 7:30 p.m. The guest evangelist will be Dr. Floyd Brewer. There will be special singing each evening. Everyone is invited. For additional information call 987-8711. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Pastor: Elder L. Richard Cox Every First and Third Sunday only First Sunday 2 p.m. Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Speaker: Rev. John Farrar Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Sept. 22 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 Short) is pastor and invites the public. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Workshop conference set The Ministers and Deacons Union, in cooperation with the Young Adult Ministry of the Wayland Blue Ridge Association, Inc. will host the second Deacons and Deaconess Workshop and Leadership Conference on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 8:45 a.m. at the Wayland Blue Ridge Center in Rixeyville. Instruction will be led by the National Baptist Deacons Convention and Wayland Blue Ridge staff. Cost is $20 per person and includes lunch. Early registration must be complete by Oct. 15. For information, contact Deacon Howard Roberts at 399-9815 or e-mail: wayland_blueridge @ usa. com. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Hymn sing, Oct. 12, 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. Special service at Mt. Zion Rappahannock deaconesses are invited to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Locust Grove to the Deaconess Consecration Service for Deaconess-Elect Lottie Naylor on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. Ministers will preach on the theme “Psalm 23” and Pastor, Rev. Dr. Robert Stone will preach the consecration message. Deaconess are asked to wear white for this service. Refreshments will be served beginning at 2:45 p.m. For more information, contact Nan Butler-Roberts 399-9815. Birthday wishes go out to Angie Norman, whose day is Friday; to John Waddell of Route 707 who adds another year on Sunday and to my sister-in-law, Mrs. Ester Frazier, whose day is Sept. 23 and also to niece, Janet Peregory who adds another year on Tuesday, Sept. 24. May our gracious Lord grant to each of you many more birthdays on this earth. The Artists of Windmore Foundation Workshop meets , each Tuesday at 9:30. For location and more information call their Griffinsburg office at 5472555 The 1972 and 1973 graduating classes of Culpeper High School held their reunion recently at Hobday Inn with 182 in attendance. Many from our area; cousin Billy Corbin being in the group. For all of you out there who are interested in car shows, there’s still a chance to see another one; this time taking place in Old Tbwn, Warrenton on Saturday, Sept. 28, where old The football game at the high school last Wednesday afternoon was awesome! If you missed it you better make plans to attend the next one Sept. 25. Our team did a fantastic job, and thanks to all of those that helped get the field ready; Ralph Gheen, David Thornhill, Benji Atkins, Doug Butler, Lee Hitt, Coach Kemper Pullin, Mr. Mello, Mr. Tupper and Mr. Armstrong. It was a lot of hard work and the field looked great. The Rappahannock Athletic Association elected new officers at their September board meeting. There were approximately 45 members present and the officers are as follows: President, Kevin Gentry, Vice President/Baseball, Randy Johnson, Vice President/Softball, Hector Gonzalez, Secretary, Amy Hitt, Treasurer, Tbm Guthrie. Other Board members are: Cheryl Jarrels, Tom Beaver, Howard Massey, Cathy Gonzalez, Bob McDonald, Don By Marie Atkins Special to the Rappahannock News Another week has swiftly gone by, and memories remain of another great meeting at Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church near Sperryville. Missionary Evangelist Dr. Wayne Thompson, well known throughout this area, was guest speaker for the services using scriptures from the first Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 am -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 Oranoe Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U.S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 We’d like to extend belated birthday wishes to Mrs. Montrue Frazier of Castleton Ford Road, whose day was Sunday; to Mrs. Mary Nicholson, of the same road, who celebrated on Monday and to Jerry Cubbage who added another year, yesterday, Wednesday. Friday dinner guests of Mrs. Marie Atkins on Acombrook Lane were Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle; Mrs. Margaret Berrey of Cringlersville, and Mrs. Leanna Wharton. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Peyton of Clover Acres spent last week at Virginia Beach. Condolences are extended to Mrs. Virginia L. Dalton of Stonehouse Mountain Road and Richmond and her family connection upon the passing of her brother, John M. Lewis, which occurred on Wednesday. Massanova Pentecostal Church held their homecoming on Sunday and revival services are continuing this week at 7 each night with Rev. Joey Hight as guest speaker We all should be proud to be Americans and honor National Citizenship Day, which was observed on Monday. Also on Sunday last week was “Grandparents Day” and we hope each of you out there were so honored. Any Republican lady in our area who is interested in attend-; ing a dinner at Aberdeen Bam in Hobday Inn on Thursday, Sept. 19, please call 547-3320 to make reservations. Pastor Dallas Smith and the congregation of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Scrabble Road, invite the pubbc to attend their services, Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; morning worship at 11 a.m.; evening services at 7 p.m. and prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mrs. Ray Frazier of Turkey Ridge Road, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville and Miss Brenda Frazier of Culpeper were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Have a good week and call me with your news. Boston MMl MAfut . «•* • 987-8802__ models, prior to 1977 will be on display and for registration for your entry, call 349-8606. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mrs. Eunice Meade of Hash Lane and all her family upon the passing of her sister, Mrs. Lucy Hawkins, which occurred at the Culpeper Regional Hospital on Saturday. Mrs. Leanna Wharton entertained Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson of Rochelle; Mrs. Margaret Berrey of Criglersvilla and Mrs. Marie Atkins far dinner on Monday at the Countiy Cafe in Washington. Athletic Association has new officers nesday, Oct. 2 at the Amissville Baptist Church. New families are welcome to join in the fun. The playgroup is a non-profit group for parents/caregivers and children ages infant to five years old. The group meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Tbys, crafts and activities are planned. Call Kim Whitham at 341-7488 for more information or directions. Amissville Volunteer Fire Department has space open in their 50th Anniversary Book. Both patron and business ads are available. If you need more information contact Paul Poling at 937-5205 The RCHS Football Booster has four tickets in Hooville to the UVA vs. UNC Football game on Oct. 19. The drawing will be held at the last home game Oct. 2. If you would like to purchase a ticket several of the clubs at school have the tickets along with the football parents. Call Amy Hitt at 937-3401 or Linda Ibrrance at 937-4752 for more information. Oct. 20-24, starting at 7 p.m., Dr. Robert Clayton will be the guest speaker for the Amissville Baptist Church revival. There will be special musical guest every night, including Real Men Sing Acapella, Bethel Baptist Choir, and Michelle Hitt just to name a few. Call the church office at 937-6159 if you need more information. $ Congratulations are extended to Donald and Valerie Jones on their 40th wedding anniversary. Tb celebrate they are attending a Capital Airlines reunion at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria with their children and families, Courtney Poland of Midland and Camilla Harding of Castleton. Condolences are extended tb Hazel Pullen and her family iq the loss of her daughter, Ruby O’Meara. ! ■ AmissviHe By AMY HITT* 937-3401 v _ Purdham and Stephen McCormick. There are a couple positions open for league commissioners if you are interested in any position contact one of the above people. Or if you have any concerns or suggestions for the league please feel free to let us know, we are here to make our Babe Ruth league an enjoyable experience for the players and the parents. The league address is RAA, P.O.Box 104 Amissville, Va. 20106. The Country Kids Playgroup will resume on Wed Baptist Bible conference successful five chapters of Daniel as his text. He urged the congregation to be like Daniel and “purpose in their hearts to serve God.” A great encouragement to Dr. Thompson was to have members from other churches in attendance, namely from Engleside Regular Baptist in Alexandria; Smith Creek Regular Baptist of New Market; Mt. Carmel Regular Baptist of Luray; Gid Brown Bible Church and Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist here in Sperryville and Black Oak Regular Baptist of Rixeyville. The Bible Broadcast Network director of Luray and Regular Baptist Camp director of Rochelle were in attendance, also. Lyle Atkins, the only trustee of the church did his part to add to the services by opening and closing the church each night. Dr. Thompson has requested the prayers of all who know him, as he and Mrs. Thompson will be leaving Thursday, Sept. 19 for a mission trip to Romania. May our great Lord give them traveling mercies to and from the overseas trip, as they will be teaching and helping to establish churches there. I mrw accident mat men. the world over, have butt docks mlo the steeples of their churohes. Reduce life to its simplest components and what do you haw? TIME and GOO Time marks the beginning of ate. it measures the growth dour bodes n provides oopcrtuntty ter out work and play It reveals to us cut human imiations, and men. arte day. tree leaves usfteMnd, But God! is the oogmoflife. He measures the growth oi our souls He provides our strength and forgives our weakness He metis to us His Itmrsess love If we follow Him, God wifi lead is at. even beyond fie circle o? time. 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Best of the best — County’s seniors By Darcy Canton Special to the Rappahannock News In Rappahannock County, there’s a group of folks who are really special. Well, there are lots of special people in our county, but these are the best of the best. They are the Rappahannock Seniors. One can find them in town, out of town, down each hollow, and in all the nooks and crannies around Rappahannock. A group of them meets together Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the old Agricultural Building (next to the Old Schoolhouse) in Washington. And what fun they have! They get a hot meal prepared in a central kitchen in Culpeper, and everyone fitches in a donation towards he food. Sometimes speakers come and share their areas of expertise about different pertinent medical issues. Other times, they sing, laugh, and have a good time. Crafts, bingo, games, and other activities also fill their days. Every so often they go on day trips— train rides, boat rides, tours, the theater, and out to eat. They are receiving the services of Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board (RRCSB). They are the seniors of the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Site and are always doing something. Currently the seniors are planning their fall activities, which will include lunch and a hayride at Graves Mountain Lodge, speakers, craft projects, lunches out in Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland RAFFLE: Rappahannock Seniors have collected over 60 prizes from area businesses and a raffle is currently underway. Two ladies in the group, Ora Roy and Edith Bridget have donated pieces of their handiwork and the drawing will be held on Oct. 3. Tickets are only $1 each. Warrenton and Culpeper (with other senior friends), music and sharing times. They are currently in the middle of two fund raisers. One is a fabulous raffle, with over 50 area businesses participating. There are 60 plus super prizes, thanks to the generosity of the wonderful Rappahannock businesses (and a few others, including seniors Ora Roy and Edith Bridget’s handiwork). Tickets are available until the day of the drawing on Oct. 3 and are only $1 each. They can be purchased at many of the area businesses, from the Senior Nutrition Site, or from the seniors. All monies collected will go towards offsetting trip costs, craft supplies, extra treats, and many other uses solely for the good of the seniors and the center. The second fund raiser is going to be held this weekend. Jean Lillard, daughter of senior Mabel Lillard, is riding in the upcoming RoughRide and with the help of senior Libby Bennett, receiving pledges toward her ride to also benefit the site. If you’d like to make a pledge or a donation contact Mrs. Bennett at 675-3685. Don’t you wish you were a part of such a great group of people? Well, you can be. Are you 60 or older? Would a good, hot meal and some fine socializing among your peers be something you’d enjoy? Do you need a place to go to get away from the house for awhile? Do you want to come but have no transportation? Well, the seniors would like to invite you to join them. They are warm, loving folks that would really enjoy getting to know you. For additional information or to arrange transportation call Darcy Canton at 675-2615. Apple harvest season has arrived Sperryville celebrates the Civil War this weekend with it’s annual re-enactment activities to be held Saturday and Sunday. There will be much to see and do, so bring the family “downtown” for a fun-filled weekend. Happy birthday to Justin Ramey who turned four on Monday, Sept. 16. Justin celebrated his big day with a “Dinosaur” birthday party on Sunday at Lake Anrowhead Park in Luray. The children each made dinosaur hats, and painted giant dinosaur eggs that they took home to hatch! Those joining Justin for his celebration were: Miss Ashlyn Ramey, Mr. And Mrs. Michael Luthi, Mrs. Helen Estes, Mr. and Mrs. John Luthi and daughter Ryann, Junior Perryman, Crystal Jenkins and son Trey, Mrs. Joni Capelle and children Jared and Jordan, Greg Wells and children, Harrison and Sarah, Mrs. Lorraine Davis and children, Nealon and Chrysantha, Jeff Perry and son Tanner, and me, Justin’s very proud Mom. Nia and Demmi Genther of Strasburg were Sunday afternoon guests of Tiffany Wayland at the home of her parents, Billy and Barbara Wayland. Have a wonderful week, and please call me with your news. -> $V' Sperryville ItliS By LISA RAMEY : ? ■ 987-9X09 ii 11... .in ... It is the perfect time of year to eiyoy delicious Virginia apples. With the subtle changes in the weather, we start to crave crunchy handpicked apples, delicious homemade applesauce, and thirst quenching apple cider. Virginia’s apple harvest began the last week in August and extends through early November. In Virginia, there are more than 250 commercial apple growers, nationally, 15,000 commercial growers. ." Our apple growers produce Jnany popular varieties including Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Rome, Stayman, ;Gala, Winesap, York, Granny ;Smith, Jonathan, Fuji and ^Ginger Gold. According to the Virginia Apple Organization, “Virginia apple country includes the mountainous region of the northern Shenandoah Valley •through the Roanoke Valley, the inch countryside of Albermarle ;and Rappahannock counties and the southwest counties of Patrick and Carroll.” Did you know applesauce is a fat free substitute when cook•ing and can be used in place of oil or shortening? In addition to being healthy, applesauce makes baked goods taste moist. Also, when eaten as a snack, Apples suppress hunger longer than junk foods and the empty calories they contain. Apples are a great choice when dieting and trying to stave off hunger. They have no fat, cholesterol or sodium. Visit your local apple Orchard today and pick some delicious ripe apples for you and your family to ei\joy. Accredited with terrific scores. A credit to a caring community. Culpeper Regional Hospital was recently evaluated by a team of experts representing the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The hospital received a very impressive score of 98 of 100 points, which places it in the top five percent of hospitals nationwide. FamilyCare Home Health and Hospice received a score of 97. These results reflect the organization's level of performance in key areas such as patient treatment, patient rights, and infection control. These scores aren't surprising, though, to anyone who's familiar with the outstanding care being delivered daily in these fine facilities. Experienced physicians and dedicated staff work hard to provide the very best in patient care. Isn't it comforting to know that healthcare that's rated so highly on a national scale is available right here in Culpeper? I FISH WAGON . ' jM, Dei,ivhrv Dates and Times ff • Thursday. QctoteU •Southern States COOP- Winchester ,340-662-0375 Time: 12:00 - 12:45pm ■ Southern States CO-OP-Leesburg ; 703-777-3561 Time: 2:00 - 2:45pm • *HGS Pond Doctor - Manassas 703-393-4844 Time: 4:00 - 4:45pm Thursday. October 8 , "Culpeper Farmer’s CO-OP-Culpeper • 540-825-2200 Time: 10:00- 10:45am ) •Warrenton Farmers CO-OP- Warrenton 540-347-7100 Time: 12:00- 12:45pm •Marshall Farmers’s COOP- Marshal 540-364-1533 Time: 1:45 - 2:30pm •Southern States CO-OP - Front Royal • 540-635-3118 Time: 3:30-4:15pm ! *1-870-578-9501 *1-800-643-8439 •Fa* 1-870-578-5480 508 Oak Straat Harrisburg, AR 72432 The Largest Sijeeue* East of ihe Rocky Mountains of Pnom-Maxing Fish for the COMMERCIAL GROWER AND RtCREATIC - Enjoyment for the Private Pond 0»:-Ji Culpeper Regional Hospital S9 Promoting health. Preserving community. Upcoming Events Open house at Healing Arts Come enjoy conversation and refreshments Friday, Sept. 20 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville. Community members with an interest in complementary health care and anyone who’s ever wondered what goes on at the Healing Arts Center should attend. All are welcome. Leave a message at 987-7204 for more information. Plant propagation workshop Would you like to be able to grow your own flowers, herbs and vegetables more professionally and easily? This workshop, for beginning and experienced gardeners, will show you many interesting plant propagation techniques: seed starting in containers, soil blocks and outdoor seedbeds: pre-germination treatment of seeds; making your own soil mixes; rooting cuttings without chemicals; layering; plus information on lights, heat mats, seed frames and other accessories, and more. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. For more details, call Donna LaPr6. 675-2365 or email: dopray@earthlink.net. Family reunion planned The Coppage and Woodard family reunion will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Washington fire hall. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Those attending should bring a covered dish and a beverage to share. For more information call Louise Woodard at 675-2041. Conservation festival set The Smithsonian National Zoo Conservation and Research Center’s sixth annual Autumn Conservation Festival will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center is located on Route 522, two miles south of Front Royal. Advance ticket sales are $30 per car for up to six people. For more information call 635-6596. Payne family to host reunion ~ The Payne family reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Rappahannock Park near Washington. Those attending should bring a covered dish and drink to share. Lunch will be served at noon. For more information call Barbara Payne at 987-8780 or Charlotte Jenkins at 825-1759. Dancing series underway A new tribal belly dancing series with Charmaine Lee is currently underway at the Washington Town HaH. There will be live drumming at certain classes. The classes will be each Wednesday through Oct. 30 except Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. The cost is $72 for the whole series of classes or $15 per class. Please bring a mat. Call Virginia Audrain at 987-7269 for more information. Coates family reunion planned A reunion for the family of William Ed Coates will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Rappahannock Park. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. “Come and bring your favorite dish and have lots of fun," said an organizer. For more information call 987SI 00. Al Anon meeting scheduled Al Anon meetings are currently scheduled for every Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church. AA meetings are also scheduled for the same time. For additional information call Gary at 987-7278. Risk Management program set Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Farm Bureau are sponsoring a Risk Management in Agriculture program on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Graves Mountain lodge in Syria. The program will begin with dinner at 6 p.m. Virginia Farm Bureau will sponsor the meal. Chris Cook and/or Jonah Bowles from Virginia Farm Bureau will speak on Strategies to Consider in Reducing Risk in Agriculture. More specifically this dinner presentation meeting is designed to highlight some of the risks confronting the Virginia producer today. Those interested should contact Kenner Love at the Rappahannock Extension Office at 6753619. ■ NAACPplans Culture Day The Culpeper Branch of the NAACP will host African American Culture Day on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on East Davis Street, Culpeper. There will be information booths, a marketplace, raffle prizes, food and fun for all ages. The proceeds support scholarships for youth in the community. For more information, contact Mabel Crawford 825-6992. Dreamtime Garden Tour set A Dreamtime Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 which coincides with a full moon and Autumn Equinox from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This time it's the "Backyard Medicines Tour”, which will be of the gardens surrounding the school. Pre-registration is required. Bring a bag lunch and water. Teas will be provided. For additional information call Dreamtime at 6751122. Karate classes underivay Shorin-Ryn Okinawan Karate classes are currently underway at Ki Theatre in Washington. Adult classes are held on Mondays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and junior classes on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Arthur Drago and Betsy Toth are instructors. For more information call 635-7554 or 349-0632. Hunter safety courses set Hunter safety courses will be held in Culpeper and Fauquier this year and Rappahannock residents are encouraged to participate. In Culpeper, classes will be held Sept. 24 and Sept. 25 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and on Nov.5 and 6 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and all day on Nov. 9 beginning at 8 a.m. For additional information, location and to pre-register call John Dodson at 5432070. In Fauquier classes will be held at the Warrenton Police Training Center on Carriage House Lane on Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Oct. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. and Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Nov. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. The class is open to the first 65 people and again contact Mr. Dodson. Clinic will be open Oct. 2 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, Oct. 2 and not again until Oct. 16. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Public Health Department Building. For information call 347-0394. RoughRide set for Sept. 21 The sixth annual Rappahannock RoughRide to benefit the Fauquier County Free Clinic and the Rappahannock County Free Clinic in Washington will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 For more information call 347y2D0394. CCA to host concert program On Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m., the famed Duquesne University Tamburitzans will perform colorful dances and songs of Eastern Europe and beyond at Culpeper County Hiqh School. Admission is by subscription to the Community Concert Association season of six attractions or a few single event tickets are available at the door. For more information call Louise McCullough at 972-7101 or Helen Ziemer at 937-5450.

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TAGS & FREIGHT & INCLUDE ALL REBATES & INCENTIVES PIUS A $139 PROCESSING FEE ON SEiCT VEHICLES IN STOCK C% APR AVA LABlf ON 2002 TOYOTA MODELS IN S'OC< ON APPROVED CREDIT '0 Q.A IHED BUYERS THROUGH TMMC. CHEVY FINANCING AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS ON APPROVED CREDIT THROUGH GWAC ALL FINANCING IN LIEU Of REBATES. USED CAR PRICES PLUS TAX 5, TAGS. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR ;SALE. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. VEHICLE PHOTOS ARE FOR ILLU$TRArVE PURPOSES ONLY OFFER ENDS 9/24/02 Washington rothi 075*3608 ed Mr. and Mrs, Edward M. Clark. Visitors Saturday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas. The community was sorry to hear of Victoria Hudson’s accident on a four wheeler' on Saturday evening.' She %ras flown into NOVA Hospital in Fairfax. She is the daughter of Mrs. Kim Vest of Flint Hill. Our prayers are with her and her family. 1 Happy birthday to Bruce Brown of Woodville, who has his day on Friday, Sept. 27. Tuesday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud were Ann Martin of Culpeper, Mildred Atkins of Amissville and Elmer Wharton of Warrenton. The annual homecoming c/fwu%J tyUtwinc} _ Fail Farm Tour day at the Washington Baptist Church has been set for Sunday, Oct. 20 and the Rev. David Small will be the guest speaker. This years theme is “New Life for a New Day." Mark your calendar and plan to attend for a wonderful time of reunion and celebration. Charlie and Ann Foster of Chesterfield, Mich, arrived at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark, on Sunday for a weeks visit. Ann is recuperating nicely after her recent stroke. Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. EdwartOM. Clark and Charlie and ton Foster to celebrate Charlie’s birthday were Richie Eastham and son Julius and Lisa Freer of Warrenton, Kenny Miller of Stafford, Sarah Brown, Malik Brown, and Bobbie Jo Brown. All enjoyed dinner, birthday cake and ice cream Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Bailey of Elkton were recent visitors of Mrs. Marilyn Bailey. On Saturday Leslie Norman had lunch with her grandmother, Hrs. Marilyn Bailey. John and Nina Norman and son Eric and Mrs. Marilyn Bailey shopped in Harrisonburg on Sunday. Have a safe week and give me a call with your news. Free & Fun for the entire family Self Guided Tour ept 21 22 10am-5pm Spend a magical day | in the country with: * • Horses & Ponies • Dairy Cows & Calves • Beef Cattle • Animal Exhibits • Llamas & Alpacas • Sheep • Fresh Flowers & Produce • Hayrides • Corn Mazes..uuU Old-Fashioned Dinner & Bara Dance Saturday Evening 5pm Fox Hunting Demonstrations Saturday 10am Old Weston Farmstead by Casanova Hunt Tour Map & Brochure available at ;vvww.FauquierAg.com 540-349-5314 The Farm Tour is free of charge however fees are charged for some activities and products at some locations. FALL OPENER SALE Saturday, September 21st 9am to 5pm all in only our !IS£sK $5.00 UNDER gg@ HUGE SELECTION of 2003 Kawasaki ATV & Motorcycles 650 Prairie® i Tires & Oil Changes 50% OFF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 20% OFF INCLUDING SPECIAL ORDERS. 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Beahm-Bolen 2002 reunion enjoyed By Robert Johnson Special to the Rappahannock New* The annual George Washington Beahm and Nancy Bolen reunion was held on Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Rappahannock Park with 29 Beahm-Bolen descendants attending. We were getting some much needed rain, but the spirits of everyone there were happy with lots of sharing about the past year. There were about ten descendants there for the first time ever. The oldest one attending was there for the first time and she also came the farthest to attend the reunion. She would be 87 on Sept 2,2002. Her name was Madge Parker and she came from Chesapeake, Md. She was a daughter of Susie Beahm Corbin, who was the niece of George Washington Beahm. The youngest there was the son of Robert Johnson, Jem Johnson, from Shenandoah. We had good food and an informative meeting. We were all brought up to date and saw the new web page that is being created by Douglas Beahm. Material collected by James and Dorothy Galloway and Wayne Beahm from the Canadian side of the family is all being put on the website so that anyone interested may check or correct information found there. This was the 19th reunion held at Washington. The originators of this reunion, James and Dorothy Galloway, were not able to attend due to the illness of Dorothy. We are looking forward to a bigger group and more family information next year. Mrs. Lillard honored * Mrs. Edna Lillard was honored with a surprise birthday dinner at her home on Sunday, given by her children. Those present were Leon Lillard, Allison Lillard, Amy Lillard, Judy Gentry, Edith Graves, Wayne Graves, Barbara Embrey, Mark and Diane Graves and Katelyn, Wilson and Lois Duncan, Chip and Sandy Duncan. We wish her happy belated birthday wishes and many more. Plan now to attend homecoming services in the Flint Hill United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 8:45 a.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Claude “Windy” Cook, formerly of Flint Hill. A covered dish dinner will be held at the fire hall at 1 p.m. The public is cordially invited. Remember there will not be a community breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. Speaker for this service will be the Rev. Douglas Crafters for leva's Vel. file 8 Rescue’s Annual Fall Festival October 5th 540-547-2687 Did You Know... Clarke Hardware Has Tulips, Hyacinths, Crocus, Daffodils and Narcissis? , 201 E. Davis Street, Culpeper 540-825-9178 Open: 7 JO am - 5:30 pm Mon-Sat www.culpeperva.com Flea Marketers needed NOW for lava’s Vol. Fire 8 Rescues Annual Fall Festival October 5th 540-547-2687 : :■ Flint Hill i By POLLY AYLOR 587-8136 ---^ .f Farmer of Madison.^ The public is welcome. Rodney Vest of Woodville visited his mother, Mrs. Christine Vest on Saturday unoming. by Randy Minter RESILIENCY Research on human resiliency shows that the single factor that makes the most difference in being resilient is the ability to experience positive emotion in the wake of a crisis. Studies show that people actually think differently when they experience transient moments of love, joy, and other positive emotions. They think more creatively and flexibly, and are more open to new information and new ways of doing things. This different and broader way of thinking causes them to build a reservoir of strength, providing them with the ability to bounce back. The more positive emotions a person experiences, the more resilient he or she becomes. And, human relationships provide the framework within which positive emotion is most likely to occur. It can be hardest of all to think of anything positive when we first face the loss of a loved one. But as grief changes, we experience all the blessings we received through knowing that person, and a well of good feeling can arise. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA, we’ve spent years serving this community with care and professionalism and superior service. Call us at 540-347-3431 to set up an appointment. "We're not primarily put on this earth to see through one another, hut to see one another through." -Peter De Vries ESTATE AUCTION Saturday 21st 2002 @ 10:30 am At 6818 Jeremiah Court, Fairfax Station, VA This is the Living Estate of Mr. Grady Ray, a long time Homebuilder Contractor & Collector. Directions From the intersection of Fairfax parkway and 123 Ox Road, travel south on 123 Ox Road to Rt. 645 Burke Lake Rd., turn left on Jeremiah. Watch for Signs. Antique Furniture: Oak Wardrobe, Oak Wash Stand, Oak Dresser w/Beveled Mirror, Oak Empire Buffet Great Oak Fireplace Mantel, Several Hooiser Cabinets, 5' Walnut Whatnot Stand, Oak Hail Tree, Victorian Walnut Bed w/Wood Rails, Walnut Lamp Table, Oak Rocker, Primitive Benches, Oak Buffet w/Mirror, Farm Table, Porcelain Top Table, Walnut Washstand, Several Oak Tables, Upholstered Duncan Phyfe Chair & Couch, 4' Victorian Gold Leaf Beveled Mirror, Walnut Piano Stool, Oak Dresser w/Mirror, Several Plant Stands, French Style Desk, French Style Lamp Table, Victorian Bed Stool, Large Entertainment Center w/Doors, Several Glass Curio Cabinets, Victorians Childs Upholstered Chair, Victorian Easel, Shabby Chic 3 Shelf Table w/Drawers, Primitive Shelf, Trucks, More Items Coming!!! Collectibles: Victoria Pictures, Oak Baskets, Stain Glass Windows, 2 Quart Glass Butter Churn Large Selection of Lamps, Oil Paintings, Lots of Crock all types, Victorian Wood Framed Mirror, Childs Wagon, Oil Paintings, Buckets, Pottery: McCoy, Hull, Figurines Redware Pottery, Shenandoah Valley Crocks, Crock 2 gallon Butter Churn, Oil Lamps, Tin Candle Mold, Wooden Boxes, Lots of Children Toys, iron Items: Fencing Plant Stands, Hanging Flower Holders, Wine Rack, Decorative, Hugh Bird Cage, Rower Pot Holder, Concrete Ornaments: Urge Vase, Planters, Misc. Decorative Items, Glassware: Lots And Lots Of All Types Of Glass, Vases, Dished, Rates, Way To Much To List!!! Guns: Civil War Flint Lock, Civil War Pistol, Remington, Winchester Shotguns and Rifles, Lots of Old Ammo Boxes Shotgun and Rifle, Knives TennsfcashH^C^k.^vi^o^ Mastef CafdF°% acktedto cc purchase, No Buyers Premium. Announcements day of sale preside over printed material. Drinks and Snacks For more Information,acallf Joey Buyner @ 540-778-1605 or lazeyb@shentel.net Auctioneer: Troy Graham #1954 Visit Luray.net end Click on Luray Antique Mall tor more Great Antiques. Obituaries Lucy Hawkins Born in county Lucy Ree Hawkins, 77, of Culpeper died Saturday, Sept. 14 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. She was born Sept. 6, 1925 in Rappahannock County to the late James Ashby Jenkins and Cora Lee Marsh Jenkins. Mrs. Hawkins is survived by two daughters, Margaret Ann Cole and her husband, William and Lucille Hoffman and her husband, George and one son, Preston Hawkins, all of Culpeper. She is also survived by one step-daughter, Mary Helen Oxendine of Ocala, Fla.; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include a sister, Eunice Meade of Culpeper; a brother, Jessie Jenkins and his wife, Edith of . Brandy Station and a special friend and caregiver, James Dodson of Culpeper. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Maury Charles Hawkins and three brothers, Clinton Jenkins, Ashby Jenkins and Linwood Jenkins. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at .Found and Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper. r Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. Chester Starr Consultant Chester “Chet” Fairbanks Starr, 71, of Amissville died Wednesday, Sept. 4 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. He was born June 22, 1931 in St. Paul, Minn. Mr. Starr served with the Young Life Ministry for 25 years, then World Vision for 16 years and most recently Latin American Mission. He was a consultant. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Sept. 16 at Trinity Episcopal Church by the Rev. Jennings Hobson III Burial was private. Survivors include his wife, Gretchen Horn Starr of Amissville; three sons, Mike Starr and Mark Starr, both of British Columbia and Rob Starr of Missouri; three stepdaughters, Leslie Dickermann of Annandale, Lisa Hugman of Austin, Texas and Christine Baker of Freedom, Ind. and ten grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Bill Starr of Phoenix, Ariz., Tom Starr of Tucson, Ariz. and Chuck Starr of California and one sister, Fern Hinebaugh of Buena Vista, Col. Oumef ( OperaMd Shot 1907 3GERS fleet Service, Inc. The Trusted Name in Vehicle Repairs" STOCK HEAVY DUTY TRUCK PARTS INCLUD Brakes Exhaust Air Valves Motor Oil lights Batteries Filters Clutches Truck Ta ALTERATIONS Natasha's Clothing Boutique Alterations Attire for every occasion: Proms • Bridal Gowns Pageant Wear TUxedo Rentals & Sales Shoes, Shoe Dying Also - Jewelry and Alterations VIA East Main Street j» , Front Royal 540-636-2356 BUILDING SUPPLIES Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. Tile One-Slop Shop (or complete Home Decorating Seme* Floor Coverings ■ Window Treatments Wallpaper • Slip Covers t Upholstery nnkkntU t CommutU RL211 Amtesvllte, VA _937-5500_ CPA . MacRae Associates, p.c. Tax Prepiranon & Planning Accounting Services Financial Planning w^vunacrao-cpaxom (540) 675*2043 Joseph Keyser Construction, Inc. Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 PgUp Iconstructic L.L.C. 4 Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 CARPENTRY Expert craftsmanship in all phases of woodworking and construction. , Cabinetry, trim, doors, decks, home repairs 23 years experience 540-937-2051 CONTRACTOR Contracting • Surwooms • Baths •Garages 'Kitchens • Decks • Additions (540) 347-4740 l) 409-3448 Ellis & Sanborn, llc Building Contractors • Custom Homes •Additions •Bams James G. Sanborn 500 Pine Circle Amissville, VA 20106 540-937-5431 Fax: 540-937-7763 EXCAVATING f^s'Ex<avatb9,Uf ' ponds-driveway? t sncw remwa ■ DusnnogptQ We otter quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 _ Vest s Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hautim, Ditch Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Busmogging & Driveway GradhgTFeince Painting 675-1117 Farm Services Fencing: Board. Splil Rail. Privacy, American wire. Barbed Wire High Tensile, Electric Fence Painting Agricultural Services & Consulting Piedmont Land & Cattle Compnay Hodge Miller (540)272-4967 Furniture Restoration Rappahannock I Ft rmti Rr RkstokctionI 540-937-6211 I Fax: 540-937-72301 FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Privacy Fencing Available Alto Curtis Crawford 540-229-7575 Maderia Cattle & Fence Company All Types of Fencing Carl James (540)937-3048 Cell: (540)718-3004 HEALTH HEALING WITH LOVE Kathy Edwards, N.D., C.N.C. Doctor of Naturopathy Board Certified & Licensed Nutritional Counseling & Reiki Rappahannock Healing Arts Center 540-987-7204 Ext. 7 LAWN SERVICES Rortnie 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 TREBQR CRANE SERVICE Call us for all your lifting needs 36 Ton Crane 127' Main Boom_' 40 Ton Crane „ 95' Main Boom O-:Office: 540-338-1 d24 Purceltville, VA PAINTING D&J’s Painting Interior - Exterior • Free Estimates Neat & Dependable 540-778-1209 PEST CONTROL ECONOMY PEST CONTROL Termite & Pest Control Flint Hill, VA - Bill Harris, Owner 540-675-3389 540-675-3880 Fax Licensed LocallyQwned & Operated RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Man.-Thus. 8am to8 pm Frl-Set 8 am to 9 pm Suxhy: Closed Dey of Rest 675-1066 Take out Available ROOFING Specializing In Residential Homes Blue Ridge Roofing 540-631-0666 STORAGE SPERRYYILLE STORAGE CO. Me Handy Storage Residential Co—rr rial Rcasonalilc Rates 540/987-8507 Rt. 10031, off V.S. tl I SPEHRITILLE, VA TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Route 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 TREE SERVICE Firewood. Trimming Take Downs, Cabling. Stump Removal, Mulching, Landscaping, Fertilizing, Feeding, Spraying. Mowing. Weed Eating, Caretaker Free Estimates' John Jenkins 540-987-9440 WELDING RICK’S CUSTOM WELDING (540) 675-1888 Commercial - Residential Construction - Farm General Wrought Iron gates & railings ALSO SANDBLASTING Henselstone Window and Door Systems Inc. (540) 937-5796 www.henselstone.cooi Europear W*noo«s anc Doors Beautiful. Afforoaoe Energy Efficient Torrt Maintenance -ree with jmque Safety and Security features Tf>ese products exceed the Americar conoetitton except m pnce You deserve a defter choice’ New or Replacement Residential. Commercial, industnal Find your new home With the Rappahannock News 540-675-3349 fcppaheawci Nras WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249 STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341-7000 INTERIORS ■ FINE ART Actac 0p<vim Tftimi Distinctive Interiors y V; 25 Vears Experience ' k: ? Creating Beautiful Homes y/ J 23 Gaschs Lane Castleton, VA 22716 >540-937-2067 PETGROOMING • Pet Grooming • Pet Supplies • Precise Dog Food Sell-Service Pet Wash Georjean’s Grooming 367 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton (540) 341-7699 t l

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Dependable & responsible only. $600 mo plus utilities. 540-937-6178 .5BR2BA $4900 Buy a foreclosure home For listings call 800-319-3323 ext. 1278 CASTLETON AREA- 3br house. $850/mo Call Wanda 540-635-9753 CULPEPER, ON LARGE farm. 2 BR. 2 BA, FP. cottage, w/ basement. 25 min. from Warrenton. $800/mo. Horse board avail. 540-5472211. GORE/ VA -4 BR, 3 BA. like new on 5 acres. 12 mi West of Winchester. $1200/mo. Sec. & lease 540-877-2988 MARSHALL: 1 BR house w'den on 1 ac. No pets. Avail. mid-Nov. $700/ mo. Info. & pics @ www geocities.com/rbcrv 1-407-396-6626. SPERRYVILLE, 2BR. Newly remodeled, HW fls. ac. WD view of Old Rag on 16 ac property $800'mo. 540-987-8597 WATERFORD: ENTIRE ground fir., country home. 2 BR. 1 BA. appl.. $950/mo. Call 540-882-3686 WATERFORD: ENTIRE ground fir., country home. 2 BR. 1 BA, appl.. $950/mo. Call 540-882-3686. WINCHESTER- BRAND New 3 BR. 2 BA, 2 Car gar. 4 ac. 10 min. to Winchester. $1,150. per mth No Pets 540-9554134 CENTREVILLE: Room for rent in 3 level luxury townhouse Convenient to 66. Metro park-nride George Mason Umv., shopping. Very nice, quiet neighborhood. (703) 449-1460. RESTON LAKE FRONT TH to share (fully turn.) w 2 privately owned boats Lg BR w/ private bath. $695 mo. Avail. 10/01.703-906-1772. ASHBURN Village: 4 Ivl TH. 2 MBR. 2 5 BA, enclosed loft (3rd BR), $1.600/mo. Sec. dep. req’d. 703-729-2780 Offlo* FLINT HILL. Renov store bldg avail immed. 738 sf + 2 stor. rms, office, kit., heat/AC. Possibilities. 540-675-7171. Rentals OWcs RETAIL/OFFICE space for lease in downtown Warrenton. 2,000 sq.ft., gas heat, AC. ample parking. 1 block from Court House. Great location for any business. Call 540-825-5645 for more information. 1st CLASS office space nearby WVa. Character. charm. 1700's stone barn. Renovated 21st Century Tech. 6500+ sf. 800-803-3128 Executive Home Needed To Lease w/Option To Purchase 703-971-7556 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 1 Personals V- - . J RED LOBSTER IN C’ville 8/26 sing happy 13day to your son, Tyler. I loved that you put daughter up to asking me. Would love to ask you out to finally have fun. (434) 242-7199. Lots & Acreage Investment Opportunity -Tapoahannock 42 Acres Zoned for Residential Development The last parcel available for residential subdivision in the town of Tappahannock, Virginia, 40 mi. NE of Richmond. Zoned R1; town water and sewer; access to Hoskins Creek, a tributary of the Rappahannock River. About 10 acres is wetlands; 12 acres of woodlands remainder open farmland. Abuts two other residential subdivisions. $420,000 Owner financing available Call owner for more Info. 703-684-8142 Pets THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauquierspca.com e-mail spca@erols.com for a complete and up to date listing Rappahannock Animal Welfare League I andfill. Rt 639, East of Amtssville Daily 8:00 a m. - 12:00 Noon, except closed Wed & Sun. These ivonderful dogs need a good home! Spice Arte Spice is a friendly, well adjusted, 3 yr. old spayed hound/cattle dog mix. "Arte" is a happy, good natured 1 -2 yr. old neutered shepherd mix. Both dogs like children and other dogs. Come see them! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice mail) VACATION COTTAGE FOR 1 or 2 hardy nature lovers in lush wooded area in foot hills of Blue Ridge Mts. Rugged charm, near Old Rag Mtn. & Little Washington. $500/ wk, $300/wknd.540-987-8813 ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 100 FwrSate By Ownw 1:, :: •' j 25 AC FARM BEALETON.VA Fenced, pond, streams. Great for horses/cows. 3BR, 2.5BA ranch. Full bsmt. 2 car gar., more. $375,000,540-439-8786 Classified Ads Work Intent to Destroy Closed Clinical Records Attention Former Clients of RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board and Area Agency on Aging (RRCSB-AAA) Including the Family Guidance Services of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. RRCSB AAA intends to destroy clinical record* of former clients who have not received SifVides from RRCSB-AAA in the past ten (specifically, cases which closed be|»eeri January and December of 1991). If tHu Have any questions about this please contact us by Friday, October 4, 2002. Call Sharon Andreucci at our Bradford Road Office: (540) 825-3100 extension 3018 or FAX (540) 829-4039. If you leave a message, please leave a daytime phone number where you can be reached, 9-11,9-18-02 #451572 Legal Notice* - >-■■■■ _•> BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 7, 2002 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: CONDITIONAL REZONING #02-08-02 Mr. and Mrs. E. Thornton Lam desire to rezone 27 acres from “^"-Agricultural to “RR"-Rural Residential, in a conditioned (proffered) rezoning limiting subdivision to two (2) parcels. Property is Tax Map 32, Parcel 14A in Jackson District. Use allowed under Section 170-134B(1) of the Rappahannock County Code. Standards in Section 170-134J of the Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zorting 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, September 18, 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 Bpard of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator *04,8-11,9-18-02 _ #451360 Legal Notices . VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK GARY B. SELLERS, Complainant JACOB EDWARD KEYSER, JR. HAMILTON MILLER KEYSER KELLY KEYSER EDWARD LYNN MENEFEE ROBERT MERCER MENEFEE, JR. The unknown heirs, devisees and successors in interest of JACOB EDWARD KEYSER, SR., JOHN DABNEY KEYSER, ANNE KEYSER MENEFEE GRAHAM, and SANDRA ANNE MENEFEE, all deceased, and any other unknown heirs, devisees, and any successors in title, if any such there be, and or any unknown parties having an interest in the lands of which the said JACOB EDWARD KEYSER, SR. JOHN DABNEY KEYSER, ANNE KEYSER MENEFEE GRAHAM, and SANDRA ANNE MENEFEE died, seized and possessed, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN, Defendants. THE OBJECT of the above-styled suit is to partition the following real property situated in Rappahannock County, Virginia and more particularly described as follows: vs. Chancery no. 02-34 and ORDER OF PUBLICATION ALL THAT CERTAIN tract or parcel of land situated and lying and being in Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia and containing 5.2910 acres, more or less as the same and as more particularly shown and described according to a plat of survey entitled “J.E. Keysers Heirs Property’’ prepared by John Baumgardner, PC dated February 26, 2001 which plat of survey is attached to instrument recorded as Instrument Number 02-884 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. AND BEING the residue of the property conveyed to J.E. Keyser by deed of exchange from M. E. Keyser and E. M. Eastham and Fannie P. Eastham, his wife, dated June 24, 1920 and recorded in Deed Book 30, Page 93 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. And it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that the abovenamed Defendant JACOB EDWARD KEYSER, JR. is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is 101 Ridgewood Circle, Washington, NC 27889' that the above-named Defendant HAMPSON MILLER KEYSER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is 105 Seabreeze Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33483; that the above-named Defendant KELLY KEYSER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 201 Via A HOS, Mesquite, Texas 75150; that the above-named Defendant EDWARD LYNN MENEFEE is not a resident of the Commonwealth oi Virginia, and his last known post office address is 1584 North Harbor Drive, Saint Leonard, Maryland 20685; and ii funner appearing tnat the heirs at law of JACOB EDWARD J0HN DABNEY KEYSER, ANNE KEYSER MENEFEE GRAHAM, and SANDRA ANNE MENEFEE, who now are or may be deceased, and whose names are unknown, are or may be interested in the subject to be partitioned or disposed of in this suit, if any such heirs at law there be. It is therefore ORDERED that all such persons claiming an interest in the land above described appear on or before the 25th day of October, 2002 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, Post Office Box 517, 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia 22747, and do what is necessary to protect their interests. It is further ORDERED that this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Rappahannock; that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this court is held; and that a copy of this order be mailed to each defendant at the address shown by the aforesaid affidavit and which is listed above. ENTRERED this 3rd day of September, 2002. Diane Bruce , , Clerk of the Circuit Court I ask for this: MICHAEL T. BROWN Counsel for Complainant 211 A Main Street P.O. Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747 Telephone (703) 675-3617 Facsimile (540) 675-3225 Virginia State Bar No. 43879 9-18, 9-25, 10-02, 10-09-02 #454624

CLASSIFIED (800) 852-4797 RAPPAHANNOCK CO., VA. 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA house on 25 acs adjoining the Shenandoah Nafl Park. Full fin. bsmt, sngle & dbl car gar., pond, abundance of wildlife, much more. $425K. 540-547-4962. HUD HOME 5 BR 2J BA $59,900 For listings call 800-719-3001 ext. R 528 RANCH w/ GARAGE New! Stick-Built $129,900 Beautiful new ranch home w/ attached oversize 2 car garage. 3 bed, 2 bath, over 1200 sqft! Enjoy covered deck, central air, all appliances, landscaped yard ml paved drive. Near 1-81. We put in a lot of extras that other builders charge for! Must see! Can SummerhiH 1-8003193967. 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. LAND WANTED for retirement home. 25+ wooded ac., bonus tor stream. Referrals rewarded. 703-631-2040. CLARKE COUNTY: 1892 Farmhouse on 70 acres overlooking the Shenandoah Valley. Located on the Loudoun & Clarke County line, Mount Weather. 4 BR, 1 Vz BA, bam, various outbuildings. stone fences. $960,000. Cal tor appt. Jeff Surdyk 703-528-6635 RMR, Inc. Realtor. CLARKE CO„ Rt. 340, Conv. store & retail space. Very reasonable. 800-803-3128. OARAGE, 2 bay, Clarke Co., Rt. 340, $500. Garage, Upperville, $850. Woodworking shop, Rt. 50, $850. 800-803-3128 Buildings far Lease: Warehwse: • 6,000,6,600 or 9,967 sf OffiesL 1700, 3,600sf i Warehouse: ♦72.7P1rf iuildinos for Sale: 17,739 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 Doug Eliot 703-960-9063 GET YOUR FIREWOOD NOW! $25.00 per pickup load. Purcellville area. 540-454-2272. SEASONED FIREWOOD MIXED, $135/cord, delivered. Other additional. 540-987-8843 CHILDRENS CONSIGNMENT SALE. St Luke's Luthern Church. 1200 Old Rixeyville Rd. Culpeper. 9/2/02, 8:30 am - 1pm. 540-9376429 M0RRISV1LLE, 9/21, 8am-2pm, multi family, household items, games and lots of great miscellaneous stuff!! From Opal Rt 17 S to a Right on Robert J. Drive (before Sumerduck Rd). Rain or Shine. WASHINGTON, 106 Piedmont Ave (off Main St) 9/21, 8-2 Big Moving Sale! Antiques, furn, house wares, tools, etc. HAY FOR SALE All Types, some round. Out side Alfalfa stored inside. 3x3x8 sq. bales Alfalfa inside. 540-364-3038 ■four Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 Hay Straw* TRI COUNTY FEEDS. Marshall, area's exclusive supplier for Pennfield Horse Feeds. Complete line of stable 4 horse supplies. Dengie 4 ABC, Stallmats. delivery wkly.Alfafa hay, timothy & mixed hay. 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BOXER PUPPIES: AKC, shots, wormed, champion bloodline, tails docked, dew claws removed, vet checked. Males and females available. Six weeks old and ready to go August 3, 2002. $550 each. To check out the puppies and their parents via the Internet, go to httpy/home.earthlink. net/~hf8043/ Call 703669-3011 BRITTANY PUPS, whelped 7/28/02 champion pedigree. $500. M 4 F, shots 4 wormed. 540-364-2911 FOUND KITTEN, Male, White/Gray, 9 mo. old. Gid Brown Hollow or free to good home. 540-987-8759 FREE HORSE MANURE. we will load. You come 4 get. 540-347-5230 FREE HORSE MANURE, you load. 540-341 -7704 FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul, 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, VA. 540439-2607 FREE TO GOOD home. Kittens, timid, very sweet. 6 wks, males 4 females.540-788-4749 JACK RUSSELL/Beagle mix. 6 mo. old puppy. Very active 4 playful. (540) 675-2336. POT BELLY PIGS. Two females. 540-338-7069 EARLYS CARPET, INC. The one-stop shop for compete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper Shp Covers & Uphotstty Residential A CommericaJ RL 211 AmtaniBt, VA 937-5500 NEED MONEY??? Loans from $100 to $500 Online at callusfocash.com. 1-866-819-8162 Loans by County Bank Rehoboth Beach, DE Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 STOP FORECLOSURE!! Behind on your mortgage? Don't File Bankruptcy We can help you save your home. Guaranteed Service. 800-915-9704 Ext 225 “U S. Mortgage Assistance* TOTAL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE • leaf removal • weeding • trimming •winterizing • planting for spring • fall dean-up • pruning CURRW LAWN CARE 540-547-9788 Friends «bi Fumilv of VfAGGlE MAY FRYE & ASHBY GROVE ATKTNs Oct. 13th 2002 700Middle Ridge Dr. Culpepper , Va Please bring covered dish & any pictures that you would like to share. Lunch will be at 1 :C0pm Any questions, Please call Emily 540-825-2995 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVE ’86, dk blue, power, ac, 12,700mls + on speed odometer, restored cond, $2,875. 540-4393259 HONDA ACCORD LX ’90, 2DR, 4 cyl, 5sp, AC. all pwd, cruise, am/fm cass, good cond. $1,600,540-987-8974 MERCURY grand MARQUIS 1985. Great engine. 90k miles. $595. Call 540-9376053 NISSAN PULSAR ’89, automatic, air, removable t-tops and rear hatch. Black, Grey interior. High miles, but runs, looks good. $1100 or best offer. (540) 3474997 after 6pm. •Mteft Aa——ttm STARCRAFT, 15’, Open Bow tri-hull fiberglass w/trailer. Fish finder. 40 HP OB. $1500 OBO. 540-439-4486 1999 COACHMAN 24’ Class C. Like new. 16,500 mi. Extras I $37,900. 540-554-2079 HARLEY DAVIDSON ’96, 1200, black, hwy pegs, Buckhorn handle bars, Screaming Eagle Pipes, $7250. 540-9375454 CHEVY SUBURBAN ’93. 113k miles, 4x4, V8. Kl 500, loaded, exc. cond.,. Blue - Green. One Owner. $9,499. Obo. (540) 364-2929 GMC JIMMY '93, 4 door, 4 WD., V6, auto, air cond., Leather interior, lots df extra's. One Owner, 130K miles. $3995. or best offer. (540) 347- 4997 after 6pm. LAND ROVER ’96, 54K mis, fully loaded, new inspection, clean, excel cond, white w/ taupe Ither. int. $13,900 540439-1995 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER '92: V6. Great cond., 145K w/new engine at 75K. New paint job, sunrf, 10-CD player, keyless entry alarm, alloy wheels, $6500. 703444-5232. 675 Trucks/ CHEVY S10 '83. rebuilt engine, runs great, 5sp, $1000. 540349-5954 FORD RANGER XLT 1989. One Owner. 106k miles. King Cab and Cap. $4,500. Call 540937-6053 F350 ROLLBACK '79 JerrDan, 429 rblt eng, beacon lights, new paint/tires/exhaust.OBO $11,500 540-349-4708 FORD W1NDSTAR LX '96, 99Kmls, quad seats, rear AC, new tires/brks, 1ownr, $4500 OBO. 540-349-2509 FwM Ttewc ^ Auto Mechanic Experienced or will train Come grow with us Mike Ryan Marshall Ford 540-364-1548 CONSTRUCTION CARPENTERS/ REMODELERS “Share our vision. ” • Were a dynamic, fast growing remodeling co. highly recognized in It's field. • we’re looking to add personnel to be part of a winning team. • TOP WAGES & EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE! 540-364-6224 CONSTRUCTION Commercial General Contractor now hiring commercial carpenters and helpers for work in the Warrenton area. At least 5 yrs. experience. Own transportation and tools required. Must be US Citizen with drivers license. Must be able to gain access to secure government facility. Top pay and benefits. Call Monday - Friday. 703-242-5454 Construction EOE Be Where It All Happens SUPERINTENDENTS Production/Quality Bonuses Availablel Northern Virginia Spend 95% of your time in the field supervising on-site homebuilding operations from start to finish. Responsible for scheduling and supervising subcontractors. WARRANTY SERVICE REP Earn $18 an hour! Northern Virginia Stable work history, clean driving record, knowledge of plumbing, electriciy, drywall and paint. Excellent customer sen/ice skills. Exp. preferred. Forward resume & salary history to: career@ushome.com Fax: 727-796-8476 US Home Corporation CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Your Experience Pays Off! Oversee construction of new homes from start to finish in Northern Virginia. Responsibilities include ’ scheduling, supervising subcontractors, and quality control. REQUIRES FOUR YEARS MANAGEMENT/ START TO FINISH EXPERIENCE IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION. Production/quality bonus package. Excellent benefits. Fax/E-mail resume, with salary history to: 727-796-8476 career@ushome.com U.S. HOME CORPORATION EOE COOK WAIT STAFF Experienced for up-scale restaurant in Culpeper. Call for details: 540-829-8400 FINANCE ASSISTANT F & I manager of large RV dealership seeks assistant with potential for a future F & I position. Must be detail oriented. 5 day work week. Sat. are a must. Fax resume to: 540-364-1159 GOVERNMENT POSTAL JOBS $18.35/hr. Wildlife Jobs $21.60/hr. Paid Training, Full Benefits. No Experience necessary. Application and exam information. Toll free 1-888-778-4266 ext.151 PLUMBER Needed. For remod. work and sendee. Must be experienced and have good driving record. Please call (703) 753-2159 SECRETARY Full or part-time Small realty firm in Washington, VA. Experience preferred. Pleasant working conditions. Sena resume A salary requirements to: Real Estate HI Box 298 Washington, VA 22747 SECURITY Richmond Security is hiring immediately for F/T & P/T Security Officers for a site in the Culpeperarea. Above average wages. For info call: 800-821-0581 SUPERVISORS We're looking for friendly individuals who want to make a difference as oLandcare Maintenance 0 Enhancement Supervisors in our Gainesville Branch. Great advantages of joining the TruGreen LandCare team include excel, benefits. COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. Willing to train. 1 youie betoig far a career wf krotsrm potential, tis is L For consideration, call & Etttnger r Garesvfle st 7(8-968-9549 EOE/M/M/F/D/V TECHNICIANS Ford/Dodge, exp. pref. but not nec., FT, benefits, pd. vac. Rick Hunt Ford/Dodge George Proffitt 540-347-1234 800-868-4660 $3,200 WEEKLY! Mailing 800 brochures! Guaranteed! MaHLSA^E?308 Celebnty Mailers 16625 Redmond Way #M233-C-6 Redmond. WA 98052. www.celebrttymailefs.c om - i$$$WEEKLY! Stay-at-home, cessing HUD/FHA ortgape Refunds No Exp. Req. REE Information Cell 1-800-449-4625 ext. 7507 When you’re trying to reach qualified job applicants, use a newspaper that’s qualified for * the jobl To advertise in the Times Community Newspapers Job Update Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 RESTAURANT Manager/ Host/Hostess Candidates should be service oriented, hard working and have a professional appearance. Great benefits, competitive salary. Send resume to: Human Resources P.O. Box 53 Middleburg, VA 20178 HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATOR America House Assisted Living is currently seeking Healthcare Administrator/Resident Managers for our Manassas, Warrenton and Stephens City, VA facilities. The ideal candidate would be a licensed RN or LPN preferred, but not required. Call 800-645-4447 or fax resume to: 1-540-364-3611 I— ■ ANNUAL FUND DIRECTOR i Foxcroft School seeks a creative and experienced Annual Fund Director to oversee all aspects of dynamic program. Responsibilities include, planning and implementing all annual giving activities; directing campus-based alumnae events; managing individual stewardship of supporters. Will work as part of a highly skilled, collaborative development office with focus on relationship-based fundraising. Qualifications: BA/BS with minimum of 2 years experience in development req. Strong interpersonal and writing skills. Exp. with school fundraising preferred. Excellent benefits. EOE Send resume and hr to: Director of Development Foxcroft School PO Box 5555 Middlebuig, VA 20118 Fax: 540-687-8836 email: alumnae@foxcroft.oig DRIVER AmeriGas, a leader in the propane industry, has immediate openings for full time and seasonal route drivers in our Culpeper area. Positions consist of bulk/cylinder delivery and some service work. CDL w/HazMat, good driving record, DOT physical and moderate mechanical ability required. Propane gas experience desirable but not mandatory. We offer competitive wages and a full benefit package. We offer competitive wages and a full benefit package. Please send/fox resume to: 540-82 5-0345 Fax: 540-825-0345 America's Propane Company EOE/M/F/D/V 470 James Madison Hwy. Culpeper, VA 22701 We’re Closer to Home Carson/Harris is a full-sen/ice land-use consulting firm located in the thriving Warrerrton, Virginia market. We have an Immediate opening in our Surveying Department for a Survey Computer To perform general surveying computing services including plat preparation & construction stakeout. AUTOCAD EXPERIENCE REQ.’D Carson/Harris offers Salary competitive with Northern Virginia as well as an excellent array of benefits In a dynamic work environment. Please send your resume or inquiry to: Carson/Harris & Associates, LLC 39 Garrett Street e Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone: 540-347-9191 Fax: 540-349-1905 Jobs@carsonharris.com GREAT JOB!! GREAT PAY!! Sports Program Specialist Parks, Recreation & Community Services Loudoun County Government Leesburg, VA Two positions with the Sports Division in a fast paced work environment. One position focuses on adult sports programs. Includes scheduling and coordinating field and facility use and scheduling games and tournaments. Second position focuses on youth sports camp programs. Includes planning and implementing year round countywide youth sports programs, activities, and special events. Positions assist in sports league scheduling and facility supervisor scheduling games and practices for assigned sports groups. Serve as liaison to sports leagues and independent teams and provide employee and volunteer training. Frontline customer service for leagues customers and school contacts. Requires Bachelor’s in Recreation or related field and 6 months experience. Valid driver’s license required. DMV check required for successful candidate. Hiring Range: $27,949 - $36,333/yr. Ref. #03-071. For more info and to receive a required application, contact website: www.loudoun.gov or call 24-hr job line: (703) 777-0536. Human Resources: (703) 777-0213. Fax: (703) 771-5525. TDD USERS ONLY: (703) 777-0107. Loudoun County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Whether you are selling or buying, browsing or creating, looking or booking-classified has it all!

Siccardi j oins Healing Arts Center as therapist By Carol Lucking Special to the Rappahannock News As consumers become more educated about the benefits of massage and requests for massages become more frequent, Rappahannock Healing Arts Center is proud to welcome to our community a talented and highly regarded licensed massage therapist, Ana Maria Siccardi. She joined the Center Sept. 1 and is enthusiastic about building a professional practice to serve both the local community as well as part-time residents coming to relax for the weekend. Gone are the days when the word “massage” conjured up forbidden images and questionable character. Today, with the medical community embracing massage as a healing tool and national magazines touting it to prevent illness, “massage” is associated with relaxation, stress release and accelerated recovery from injuries and hospitalizations. It is also recommended by many medical doctors for emotional release and relief from mild depression. Practitioners at the Center who counsel people on emotional issues, whose clients are also receiving regular massage for a period of time, notice a significant difference in the length of therapy. After a career as a speech pathologist in Venezuela, Ms. Siccardi graduated from Bakti School of Massage and practiced in Florida for several years. Her last position was as a partner in “Active Rehab”, a center specializing in neuromuscular and sports massage. She has worked in spas, as well, for those “feel good" massages and brings to her work a skill level that is varied and noticeably experienced. As she further enhances her abilities, her continued education includes the complete course in craniosomatic therapy, a nutritional consultant course, aromatherapy and flower essences as well as a work experience at Perelandra, a Nature Research Center in Jeffersonton. “Clients are already giving wonderful feedback on her abilities and how quickly they are feeling relief”, says a fellow RHAC practitioner. “We are excited about her enthusiasm and her commitment to her work”. To the other eight health care practitioners that share office space at RHAC, it is clear that Ms. Siccardi’s inclusion will heighten the awareness that massage is not only for when an injury occurs. Massage, in these stress - ful times, can be just what th * doctor ordered, and often times does, to prevent the build up of stress in the body that can lead to physical and emotional distress later on. Ana Maria Siccardi can be reached for appointments by calling her at 675-9935 or at 987-7204, extension 6. Other massage therapists at RHAC include founding member Dan Lewis, who practices reflexology and Shiatsu, and Jeff Hazel, who specializes in a clothed massage on a mat on the floor, trained in the Oriental art of Shiatsu. For more information, call RHAC at 987-7204 to leave a message. The Theater spruces up for its season opening By Meredith Gorfein Rappahannock News Writer The Theatre at Washington has been putting on a new face all summer long. First came a splashy coat of lavender-blue on the trim around the windows and display areas followed directly by sun-seeking lavender petunias and bright blue morning glories (and in the evening, huge white moon flowers) spilling out of window boxes and growing up, over and through an antique harrow on the side of the building. Wendy Weinberg, owner of The Theatre at Washington has been busy this summer, inside and out. The Theatre’s sign which has served well for 12 years is getting a face lift and will be in place by the opening of the Theatre’s fall season on Saturday, Sept. 21. The balcony is likely to be the preferred spot for viewing the concerts, movies and theatrical performances. Everything has been refurbished up there. The chairs were all pulled out, repaired and reuphol stered and then put back again in a slightly reconfigured way. There’s more leg room and the entire back row has been removed. Lovely orange-lined black curtains will cover the window (now painted black). Even the floor upstairs has a fresh coat of paint. The lobby walls and moldings have been “touched up” and the lobby floor gleams under five coats of wax. The entry doors to The Theatre have a more subtle shade of red — more perfectly complimenting the lavender blue of the trim on the windows. Even the pesky door “hold-open devices” have been replaced — the doors will now stay open when they’re supposed to stay open. All in all Mrs. Weinberg is quite satisfied and trusts that the improvements will be enjoyed by audiences long after this season’s opening. For information about The Theatre at Washington call 675-1253. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Robert R. Ryan and others, Trustees to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 83.5401 acres, Stonewall District. Deed of gift. Jenny B. Tyner to Sharon Genebach Luke, Trustee, 3/4 interest, Ibwn of Sperryville, Piedmont District. $34,200. REAL ESTATE III, WASHINGTON, VA ANNOUNCES NEW AGENT BETSY HILLE Betsy brings 20 years of sales and marketing experience to Real Estate III. Her most recent assignment was Senior Sales Account Manager at WGMS Radio in Washington, DC where she worked for 14 years. iMisy ana ner nusoana ivoager nave been residents of Rappahannock County for nearly 4 years. Their home i is in Castleton. Betsy chose Real Estate III because i of the firm's commitment to preserving the natural beauty and unique quality of life in 1 Rappahannock County. Real Estate III is Central Virginia's largest real estate organizaion with nine offices in Washington, Charlottesville, Waynesboro and Staunton. Betsy can be reached at Real Estate III at 675-1373 or at home at 937-7902 and looks forward to serving you. re3@crosslink. net 540-675-1373 visit our web site at www.RealEstateIII.com Mitzie Young Betsy Hille Rick Kohler 540-675-3555 540-937-7902 540-937-6146 Washington Charlottesville Staunton Waynesboro RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CIRCA 1900 CLASSIC VICTORIAN with large rooms & tall ceilings take you back to the comfort & quality of yesteryear. On 1.5 acres in “Little” Washington, VA. 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Reflections on Virginia steeplechasing: Mi Take a look inside. In a dry spell? Find out how area trainers are coping with hot weather and bone-dry turf in Sarah Greenhalgh’s drought research piece. Page 4. News and views of Virginia’s autumn raging season Hot to trot. Learn how the Colonial Downs track in New Kent County shares its 1 1/4-mile oval for Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds, Betsy Parker reporting. Page 13. Nice view: Virginia’s steeplechase season features eight days of racing at six venues; Betsy Parker traces the way from start to finish. Page 9.

Contents Current Virginia ’chase standings.3 Dry weather makes training racehorses hard.4 Foreign flavor at International Gold Cup..7 Clip and save fall steeplechase schedule.9 Horses for courses: each venue unique .....9 Whoa, mouse! Looking for horses on the ’Net.11 ’Chasers not the only game in town this fall * catch some harness action at Colonial Downs.13 Loretta Bailey art selected for Cup painting.14 Who has the last word this issue? Check and see .15 Editor: Betsy Parker Cover Photos: Yayoi Photos: Betsy Parker, Ayukawa, Betsy Parker Publisher and President: Peter Arundel Advertising Manager: Pam Symington Phone: (540) 347-4222 Web site: fauquier.com <->“*0* IVldlll JUCCl (exit 31 off Rt. 66) The Plains, Virginia 20198 540-253-5800 Fall Hunt Special! Does size matter? In legend-making it sure does. Big stages make even bigger heroes. By Betsy Parker Times Newspapers Staff Writer If St. George had slain a dragonfly instead of a dragon, who would have remembered? If King Richard III had a horse but no kingdom to offer, would his battle cry still echo? Legends are made on those largest of stages; and what bigger — or better — stage is there than acres and acres of a lush Virginia racecourse? To wit, who can forget Virginia-bred and -owned Saluter’s amazing six-year run on the Virginia Gold Cup? Dragon-slayer he, certainly. And what about last year’s epic battles between Ironfist and Bredesen Moe? Or A1 Skywalker’s clear adoration of Montpelier’s rolling turf in his runaway Noel Laing victory last November? It would indeed take a kingdom to buy that horse. See HEROES, Page 3 Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker Competition on the Virginia fall steeplechase circuit opened in Middleburg Sept. 14; it runs through Nov. 2 Montpelier Races. Here, Roger Horgan wins with Mysticize at the Foxfield Races. Everyone Can Shop Co-op What's in Your Feed? PnPPmli/fnhpr have been developed by the Co-op 1 MtC lUUnCI w|th the heIp of K«mt«Kby leuhM H 0 n s F FfFDS RMMKh, Inc This combination of expertise provides your equine athlete with a complete balance of vitamins, minerals, and grains to allow your athlete to perform at it’s best. Stop in and see our complete line of fencing, pasture management, tack?, and 4^ horse supplies LEATHER GOODS STALL MATS WORMERS GROOMING AIDS SHAVINGS FENCING SUPPLIES Visit Us At One Of Our Convenient Locations or at www.cfcinfosource.com happahaisnoctt Co-of [_ (540)987-8555 A/arrenton Co-op (540)347-7100 Marshall Co-op 1(540)304-1333 ^•mlnaton Co-op (540)439PET SUPPLIES SUPPLEMENTS MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Photos by Douglas Lees, Betsy Parker DO YOU LIKE HIM BETTER WITH, OR WITHOUT? Virginia-based jockey and trainer Simon Hobson has tried several styles on for size over the past season. With seven race days left on the Virginia 2002 circuit, Hobson is currently in third for leading rider standings and tied for third in the trainers’ race. Current 2002 Virginia Steeplechase Association standings [Tallies after the spring season] LEADING OWNER 1. Kinross Farm — 22 2. Arthur W. Arundel — 9 3. Barbara Graham — 8 3. Richard Stokes — 8 LEADING TRAINER 1 Neil Morris — 22 2. Doug Fout — 18 3. Barbara McWade — 5 3. Simon Hobson — 5 LEADING RIDER 1. Robert Massey — 37 2 Colvin Ryan — 17 3. Simon Hobson — 3 LEADING TIMBER HORSE 1. Slick Freddie (Arthur W Arundel) — 8 2. Temperance Night (Susan Mills Stone) — 5 3. Lord Kenneth (Kinross Farm) — 2.5 4. Company Eight (Kinross Farm) — 2 (Half points in maiden races) LEADING HURDLE HORSE 1. Swoop and Soar (Richard Stokes) — 8 2 Safe Viewing (Hutchison Ryan Stable) — 7 3. Suembul (NZ) (EMO Stables) — 5 3. PC. Plod (Kinross Farm) — 5 Heroes From Page 2 There are eight chances to watch legends in the making on this fall’s steeplechase circuit. Virginia’s eight-jump racing dates take fans nonstop September through November. Racing action runs through Nov. 2. This special supplement to the Times Community Newspapers carries you through the season. Inside find a map to guide you to the meets, profiles of leading horsemen, a Web guide to follow racing on the ‘Net, and more. Did you know? On the National Steeplechase Association circuit this spring, there were five more horses racing: 367, than during the same time period in 2001. Horses maybe increased but overall purses were down nearly $200,000. B. G. Sowder, CRB, Certified Broker, Realtor, GRI, Home Sites/Farms Commercial • Industrial Member VA, MD Thoroughbred Breeder's Assoc. Serving Fauquier, Culpeper, Prince William, Stafford 54 E. Lee St. Warrenton, VA 540-347-7726 * 800-348-7726 01 « The Lawn Service Professionals Services •New Seeding •Overseeding •Fertilizing •Weed Pest Control •Lime •Supplies & Recommendations to do-it-yourself SERVICE, INC. 325 Wausau Place Culpeper, VA 22701 Phone • 825-2381 . www.couhtytarmservice.cxxn FREE Yard Visit FREE Estimates FREE Soil Testing FREE Analysis & Recommendations * Creek Hill Farm Near Middleburg, Va. 25 Acres This property is what everyone asks for! Open, wooded, stream, mountain views and privacy. A truly spectacular custom home of approx. 6,000 SP of finished living space on 3 levels. Wonderful open floor plan with dramatic entry hall. 4+ bedrooms, 4.5 baths, living room, 2 family rooms, den kitchen, 1st floor master suite, 3-car garage. The property is beautifully landscaped with terraced decking, heated pool, deck overlooking Beaverdam Creek, fenced for horses and access to miles of excellent riding. $1,495,000 Call Anita Sisney or Rick Lowe. I Armfield, Miller, and Ripley, Inc. Reai. Estate Exclusive Member of (he Estates Club Exclusive Affiliate of Settleby’s international Realty 204 East Washington Street ^ / Middleburg, VA 22117 T Ray Fields Antiques, LLC MUSEUM QUALITY FURNITURE RESTORATION Invest in Your Family Heirloom Today! FREE Pickup and Delivery - FREE Estimates Proudly Serving Loudoun County 18 Years Experience • Personalized Restoration Service mm 540-338-3829 760 East Main Street, Purcellville, Va. www.rayfieldsantiques.com Serving Northern Virginia since 1983. “God Bless You” Powerfloat® Equine Dentistry Benefits of Rotary Floating • Gently smooths out points and hooks. • Reduces Risk of tooth fracture. ^ • Creates smooth bit seams for best performance. unvia lopcny, uvm Animal Care Center Warrenton 540-347-7788 Visit these sites for case studies: perfequinedcntistry.com pro-equinedentistry.com

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Foreign flavor at Gold Cup The International Gold Cup races on Oct. 19 at Great Meadow might look a little like the United Nations. Foreign jockeys from Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, England, Ireland and the U.S. will compete in two invitational races as members * of the International Federation of Amateur Riders. As amateur riders they come from varied backgrounds and each has a full-time profession. A few are exercise riders or trainers, but there is also a banker, a student, an economist, an artist and a hotel manager due to compete. A rich history of international involvement characterizes the International Gold Cup. The first Gold Cup was held in 1930 at Grasslands Downs in Tennessee. The King of Spain placed the handsome gold trophy — still awarded annually to the winner — in competition that year. After the Tennessee meet ended in 1932, the event was Times Newspapers Staff Photos/Betsy Parker M Iaf,A Flying the flags for six nations, international jump jockeys will be invited to compete in two special races at the International Gold Cup Oct. 19 in The Plains. Here, the group competes at last year’s event at Great Meadow. sonic jtions Company Panasonic Computer Sections Company i *arir. moved to the Rolling Rock course in Ligonier, Penn. The Rolling Rock races disbanded a half-century later in 1983. The following year, the trophy was moved again, this time to the then-new Great Meadow racecourse in The Plains. The international jockeys will ride in the day’s fourth and eighth races at approximately 3 and 5 p.m. EQUUSTALL WS/VMasterCart/AMERtCAN EXPRESS i* am STALL FRONTS 1 BARN END DOOI STALL PARTITIOI WINDOWS W/GRI DUTCH DOORS FARM ENTRANT 2”X6” A 2 Xr TONGUE & GROG! AUTOMATIC FIELD WATERED & STALL WATEREI KENNEL FR

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Colonial harness meet runs parallel to jumpers By Betsy Parker Times Newspapers Staff Writer Colonial Downs will usher in its fifth annual harness meet on Saturday,Oct. 5 and continue a six-week, 24-program campaign through Nov. 12. Standardbred horsemen will compete for average daily purses of $50,000 every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday this fall. Post time is 1 p.m. for all cards. Racing secretary Craig Andow has programmed nine late-closing stake events, each of which has between four and five legs. Purses for the final leg of each stake go for between $10,000 and $20,000, Perhaps most interesting though, especially to the handicappers, is the distance of each stake final. Colonial Downs features harness racing’s only one-turn mile racetrack. A sprawling 1 1/4-mile dirt track surrounds the nation’s widest turf course, which is used in 91 percent of r the track’s Thoroughbred races. Harness horses depart from a chute on the backstretch, pace or trot in a half-mile straightaway, ease through a sweeping quarter-mile turn, then finish off with a quarter-mile stretch drive to the wire. Andow’s finales will be held at 1 1/4 miles instead of the regular mile distance, so Standardbreds will compete over the entire two-turn circuit. Virginia racing fans will benefit from this rare chance to see horses at the start and finish of a race. Virginia Breeders Fund Stake races will again be showcased during the annual harness meet. Two- and 3-year-olds will compete on Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 in eliminations and finals respectively, while 4-6 year-olds will battle on Nov. 2 and 9 in the same format. Colonial’s unique track configuration has helped earn the New Kent County oval the second fastest speed rating of any track in the U.S., second only to Concrete (Products Co. 4002 Catlett %jpad, Catlett, Virginia 20119 'Tel: (S40) 788-3536 Jo* (540) 788-7615 The Best Concrete Fence Around Residential Developments The Meadowlands in New Jersey. In fact, three world records were broken during the short three-week meet here in 2002. Mac Sorle/s 1:53 2/5-mile broke the record for aged trotters on a greater than one mile track on Oct. 30, while Little Man Fred’s 1:55 2/5 mark four days earlier established a similar record for 4-year-old geldings. The third record setter was Laserlane, whose 1:55 3/5 clocking on Oct. 29 was the best ever on the large oval by a 4-year-old trotting mare. The backstretch area will open Sunday, Sept. 22 and the track will open for training that same day. More information is at www.colonialdowns.com or iss available by calling (804) 966RACE. -,1 r fcnjoy rabuious views Atop Mt. Gilead on two acres in this smal (Hamlet of 17 homes. A well buil Wetherbume Home offering 4 bed L rooms, a step down Family Roon * w/stone fireplace and a sunn; Conservatory w/cathedral ceiling. MLS#4284290 $639,90( Beacon Hill Estate on 3 Acres Enjoy the breathtaking mountain views from the backyard paradise while in the pool, flagstone patio or the hottub on the large deck. Uniquely appointed 1 year old cedar home offering 6 bedrooms and 51/2 baths on three finished levels. A custom home with two stone fireplaces, gleaming hardwoods, cherry I cabinetry and many custom built-ins. | Surround sound and custom recessed light1 ing in every room. " MLS#L04284765 $1,820,000 Reber1 For Glo-ing A P Results m\J Call Clo Keber • Weichert Realtors tS> 703-777-3217 riw www.GloReber.com • E-mail: GloLReber@aol.com Weichert! Rea (tors'I Give your horse the only feed that delivers Controlled Energy\ Introducing Omolene* with the exclusive Controlled Energy formula. Your horse will enjoy the same great taste, now with less sugar and molasses for a calming effect. He'll get more calories from vegetable oil, anti fewer trom starch, lor better overa! condition and a shinier coat And he'll benetit from a complete vitamin package Cun l nil led Energy processing also maxes Otnolene more free-flowing in the wintet, without drying out in the summer. Stop by today to find out all the benefits Controlled Energy gives to Omolene Purino Mills. Inc. MID-COUNTY FARM SUPPLY 606 Falmouth St. • Warrenton, VA 20188 Call for delivery (540) 347-1742 or (800) 282-3087 Omolene

Bailey art selected for International Loretta Dovell Bailey was selected as the official artist of the 65th running of the International Gold Cup. The Stevens City resident grew up in nearby Winchester on her parents’ horse farm. It was there, at a very early age, that she began sketching ponies, horses, -dogs, cats and other farm animals and wildlife. Both of her parents were also artists. We Specialize in... Custom Built Bams & Riding Arenas. Also: Run-In Sheds 1-703-327-4545 Fax: 1-703-327-2300 For the past 15 years, Bailey has been the official artist for the West Virginia Breeders’ Classic. She has also done paintings for the Virginia Thoroughbred Association Hall of Fame. Bailey’s subjects have included horses such as Man O’War, Secretariat and Ruffian. Her primary medium is oil on canvas but she also works with watercolors and pastels. “We are very fortunate to have such a talented artist representing the International Gold Cup,” said race director Diane Jones. “She really understands the sport and is able to fully capture the horses and riders as well as the essence of the event.” The painting, “Second Time Around” depicts horses and riders as they head towards one of the turns in front of the stewards stand at Great Meadow. The fall International GoldCup and spring Virginia Gold Cup have a long history of fine art: each year, an artist is selected to produce the official painting for each race meet. Times Newspapers Staff Photo/Betsy Parker Fauquier native Gus Brown has twice been honored as National Steeplechase Association champion jockey. Brown enters the fall season in the lead with 12 victories. M'J/V i fcvtW Clt 68th Running * Saturday, November 2 (340) 672-0014 or visit our web page at www.

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