Rappahannock News, October 17, 2002

— a*} r,.n—r "Tf ^Rappahannoek^Q Newspaper'Since 187% 124th Year... No. 42 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2002 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Rappahannock sampler slated RLEP invites the public to its annual meeting to join in the celebration of the organization’s 32d year. The event will be at the Washington Volunteer Fire Department Fire Hall on Oct. 18, 7-9 p.m. The festive evening will feature samples of refreshments and song all prepared and performed by our neighbors. RLEP members look forward to greeting and meeting with friends and cordially invite all to enjoy this evening of fun. There is no charge for this event. For information call, Bob Lander, 9878504. Flu shots available Flu shots will be given at the Rappahannock County Health Department on Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. The shots are open to the public. Those attending should bring a medicare card and adults at high risk should bring their medicaid card. All others will be charged $12. Representative in town Oct. 23 U.S. Senator George Allen’s representative, Chaz EvansHaywood will be at the Rappahannock County Library from 12 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23. He will be available to discuss issues facing the area and to help anyone having problems with a federal agency. For more information constituents may call Chaz EvansHaywood at 540-421-1394. Silent auction planned at RCHS The Rappahannock County High School newspaper staff is planning a silent auction on Thursday, Oct. 17 in the front hall of the high school from 3 to 8 p.m. There are approximately 25 items and the community is encouraged to support this endeavor. Celebrate the autumn harvest Epicurious Cow on US 211 at Ben Venue will be celebrating the autumn harvest of apples on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. Enjoy sampling the flavors of 15 types of apples paired with a variety of cheeses such as Cheddars and roqueforts along with wines to get you ready for those fall hikes and picnics. For more information call ECOW at 675-2269. Gateway meeting tonight, Oct. 17 Residents of the Sperryville community are invited to a Gateway meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Sperryville Fire Hall. For additional information call Tom Junk at 9878617. Happenings • Friday, Oct. 18 Rappahannock County Public Schools are closed. • Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20, Trinity Episcopal Church will hold annual House Tour and Dried Flower Sale. • Monday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m., the Washington Town Planning Commission meeting will be held at the Town Hall. 03700 23050 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Picture Perfect Photo courtesy of Richard Lykes Zebra grass in a Flint Hill garden as the first rays of sun came up recently and hit the red fronds of the grass with incredible beauty. Adding to the mystique was the mist in the woods up Fogg Mountain with the sun streaming through. 46th House Tour and Dried Flower Sale this weekend By Helen Williams Special to the Rappahannock News This weekend, Oct 19 and 20, is the date for the House Tour and Dried Flower Sale in' Washington. This is the 46th year for the event, which is a major fund raiser for the Episcopal Churchwomen (ECW) of Trinity Episcopal Church. Proceeds go to local charitable activities. Hours of the sale at the church on Gay Street in the town are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Similar hours exist for touring the houses, two in the town and one in Tiger Valley. Tickets for the tour are available at the church, $15 for all three houses and for tea at the Middleton Inn, one of the homes on the tour. Individual homes may be toured at a cost of $5 each. The three homes are The Kevis House, constructed from the 1750 town lock-up and an adjacent farm house, the Middleton Inn, an 1850’s federal style home, and Stoneledge, a contemporary home in the woods in Tiger Valley, outside of the town. Tea at the Middleton Inn, served from 2 to 5 p.m. both days, will include tea sandwiches, cookies, cakes and other delicacies. Hundreds of dried flower arrangements are ready for sale, both formal and informal. They incorporate intriguing containers, both dramatic and old fashioned flowers, foliage, berries, twigs and other natural elements. The expert designers, many of whom have been making the arrangements for decades, provide an array of choices for every room in the house. N Council fails to replace Critzer By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The Washington Town Council failed to reach a majority on the choice of a candidate to replace Steve Critzer and, were it not for a last minute admonition from Bob Weinberg, would have allowed the Circuit Court to make that selection for them. The Council seat vacated by Mr. Critzer as a result of his resignation on Sept. 11 needs to be filled by the Tbwn Council within forty-five days thereafter, according to Town Attorney John Bennett, or else the task will be assumed by the Circuit Court. Council members nominated two candidates for the seat—Mayor Willis naming Barbara Stockton and Claudia Mitchell nominating Gene Leggett—and the voting resulted in a three-to-three tie with no possibility apparent for compromise. Comments from the public and Council members indicated that some engineering preceded the Town Council meeting, and there were also indications of a strong correlation r between support of candidates and for Mary Ann Kuhn’s “bed and breakfast inn” zoning ordinance amendment application. Barbara Stockton, Town Council candidate and Planning Commission member, recently voted with the Planning Commission majority to recommend denial of the zoning ordinance change, and her selection for the Town Council would virtually guarantee the final defeat for the proposed amendment. The selection of candidate Gene Leggett is seen as a means of thwarting the defeat of the proposed zoning amendment, but his candidacy was opposed first on the grounds that he does not meet the residency requirements for a Town official. After introductory remarks by Mayor Stew Willis, Mr. Bennett initiated discussion on the Council appointment by describing the requirements for qualification of an appointee. He noted that he had consulted with County Attorney Peter Luke and that they concluded, on the See COUNCIL, Page A8 Congressman Eric Cantor to be in County on Oct. 28 Congressman Eric Cantor will meet voters in Washington, Va. on Monday, Oct. 28, at 1:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Court House. The public is invited to attend. Congressman Cantor is running for reelection in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, which now includes Rappahannock County. His opponent is Ben “Cooter” Jones. Congressman Cantor will discuss issues such as cutting taxes to create jobs, improving education, protecting social security and strengthening national defense. Walter Longyear, Chairman of the Rappahannock County Republican Party, encourages voters to participate. “This is Congressman Cantor’s third appearance in Rappahannock County and probably the last chance for county voters to visit with him before the election,” Mr. Congressman Eric Cantor Longyear stated. See CANTOR, Page A8 Motorcycle madness hits Rappahannock County’s roads Residents complain about reckless driving By Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Writer America’s quest for thrills, freedom and open air has come to Rappahannock County where on any fall weekend hundreds of motorcycles are vrooming down its open, country roads. And more often than not, when the cyclists hop off their bikes and remove their helmets outside the Country Cafe in the Town of Washington or in the parking lot of the Quickie Mart on US 211, the bikers are graying, affluent, middleaged baby boomers who could be doctors, lawyers or accountants. The average age of a Harley buyer, for example, is over 45, almost 11 years older than in 1987; the average customer earns over $78,000. Whether they are younger bikers or older, the popularity of the motorcycle brings as many as 500 motorcyclists to Rappahannock County over those perfect weather weekends in the spring and fall, according to Bill Paolicelli, owner of American Road Motorcycles in Amissville. It also brings concerns about the safety of the roads in the county, according to law enforcement authorities. “Some of them who come out here think this is a race course,” said Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke. “It’s gotten worse every year. We get a lot of complaints from people living on Fodderstack Road and on Route 647, between Flint Hill and Marshall.” The most dangerous road, with regard to accidents, is going up US 211 between Sperryville and Skyline Drive. “We have lots of wrecks on that road. They go too fast and lose control and run into the guard rail,” said Mr. Luke. There were seven cases involving motorcycles last week on the court docket, according to Mr. Luke. In oiie of them a businessman from Northern Virginia, Christopher good behavior. The six other cases involving motorcyclists were the following: a motorcyclist charged with operating at 82 m.p.h. in a 45 m.p.h. zone; another was charged with going 50 m.p.h. in a 35 m.p.h. school zone; two separate cases involved reckless driving incidents where the , operators lost control of their motorcycles; and one was charged with operating with an improper learner’s permit. Another case of reckless driving was continued. Recently, the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office discovered a new twist to the thrill of motorcycling. Three motorcyclists were racing up Thornton Gap on US 211 in the Shenandoah National Park, according to Sheriff Larry Sherertz! One of them, a New Yorker named Mario Liclabrecoue, 28, was arrested and charged with reckless driving — racing on the highway See MOTORCYCLES, Page A8 internicoia, was charged with operating a motorcycle 125 m.p.h. in a 55 m.p.h. zone. He pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined $1,000. His license was suspended for six months (after 30 days he can apply for a restricted one to allow him to drive to work). He was sentenced to six months in jail and all of the sentence was suspended except for four days, which translates to two days with PowerSportsNetwork.corr A RIDE IN THE COUNTRY: Special settings like this lure motorcyclists to back country roads on sunny fall weekends. Courtesy of PowerSports Network Inc.

Lions welcome District 24A Governor By Bob Scott Special to the Rappahannock New* The Rappahannock Lions were honored by the visit of the newly elected Governor of District 24A, Shirley Wilson, who was given an attentive and enthusiastic welcome at the Oct. 10 meeting at the Flint Hill Public House. Governor Wilson shared her new vision and leadership goals for the many clubs in her district. She was well informed and highly complimentary about the variety of community services that Rappahannock Lions have accomplished for our schools and individual students, such as the annual sight and hearing testing, the Bland Music competitions and the new athletic programs and sports facilities. Governor Wilson was very pleased to be given a quart jar of this year’s famous Lion Apple Butter by Charter Member Carson Johnson. Photo courtesy of Bruce Jones TOKEN: Left to right, Charter Member Carson Johnson presented Governor Wilson with a quart of this year’s apple butter as “King" Lion Yogi Bear witnessed the special award to the Governor at the Lions’ recent meeting. Two students at WCDS named AP Scholars Two students at Wakefield Country Day School have been named AP Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the collegelevel AP Examinations. Only about 13 percent of the more than 700,000 students who took AP Examinations in May 2002 performed at a sufficiently high level to merit such recognition. Students take AP ntina • Tree service 1 EW“” Fatty Insured Quality Work si ^ O all CUSTOMERS £1 SATISFACTION GUWV^® D\ 540-9^9048 pi O AbBey Achievement Center, Inc. Taking Learning Steps Above and Beyond EXAMS are coming... are YOU prepared? 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Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 Old Address: This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: The Rappahannock News (USPS #455580) is published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, PO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. Examinations in May after completing challenging The- AP Scholars Judson Hurlbert are of couege-ievei courses at their high school. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on the number of year-long courses and exams (or their equivalent semester-long cours ■700113* r ront Koyal and Hallee Morgan of Flint Hill. Most of the nation’s colleges and universities award credit, advanced placement, or both )ased on successful es ana exams;. At Wakefield Country Day School two students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Examinations, with grades of 3 or higher. pertormance on the AP Exams. More than 1,400 institutions award a year of credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient number of qualifying grades. (times norths «■ vshgha Call 540-675-3349 with your news tips. * *\ - > y _1—v. A_' ss ■<± Animals from balloons Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland Sarah Wheatley was definitely in the limelight at the 4-H Centennial Celebration on Saturday afternoon as she made various animals from balloons. Sarah, an active 4H’er, is a fourth grader at RCES and the daughter of Chris and Barbara Wheatley of Amissville. Hearthstone festival schedule The schedule for Hearthstone’s annual Fall Festival, to be held this Saturday, Oct. 19, is as follows: 12 noon to 3 p.m.: Kids’ games, pony rides, cider pressing demonstrations, pumpkin carving, eomhusk doll making, bobbing for apples, and “instant poetry.” 3 p.m.: The annual duck race ($ 1/ticket) with lots of winners and prizes! 4 p.m.: “Fat Cat Corporate Strategy Meeting Gets Unexpected Visitors,” a 20th Anniversary Sale Thurs., Fri., & Sat. Oct. 24, 25, & 26 Details Next Week Wet Spas on display! Rt. 29,5 miles south of Madison 540-948-6949 Mon.—Fri. 10-5:30 Sat. 9-3 and by appointment. Your Child Can Have It Alt. • Safe, Secure Environment Age Appropriate Academics • Sports • Fine Arts Pre-K-5 Open House ^fiuesday, October 29 ■ 8:15 am - 10:15 am 1* • Come See How We Do It! 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 Pre-K-12 Coed College Preparatory Day School Highland School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, employment, or admissions policies, and its scholarship, athletic, and other school-administered programs" 15-minute play with A Thousand Faces. 4:15 Diane Bardwell and Friends with sacred chants 4:45 Friends of Gaia: The Deer Dance 5 p.m. Amy Silver & Rafael Lorenzo 5:40 Mystic Fire Dancers with Charmaine Lee 6 p.m. Alice & Fred Currin 6:40 Ben Mason 7:20 Anna Wolfe 8 p.m. Black Sheep 9:30 Bonfire and closing drumming circle There will be card readings, face painting, chair massages, a raffle, and food and drink ongoing throughout the day. Also, there will be a “moon watch” station and exhibit set up for viewing the nearly-full moon after dark. Hearthstone is on US 211 two miles west of Sperryville. Admission to the event is $7 for adults, $4 for kids 6-16, children under six will be admitted free. Call 987-9212 or visit www.hearthstoneschool.org for more information. Washington planning holiday weekend Dec. 6-8 On the weekend of Dec. 68, Washington, Va. will host a series of charming, old fashioned holiday festivities. Highlights of the weekend will include an open house and tea on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2 to 5 p.m., hosted by The Inn at Little Washington in their newly restored Tavern across the street from The Inn. On Sunday beginning at 3 p.m., Patrick O’Connell, Chef of The Inn, will offer a cooking class on holiday entertaining and edible gift ideas in the Tavern’s ballroom. Both events will benefit the Rappahannock Association for Arts and the Community. Dancers costumed in colonial attire will be performing throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday in the Town Hall. Three performances of the Shepherd’s Play will be given at Ki Theatre and there will be a candlelight tour of the Tbwn’s B&B’s. Shops in town will be open late each evening to accommodate visitors. Tickets for the benefit tea are $18 and can be purchased at the door. Advance reservations are required for the cooking class, which will also benefit RAAC and may be secured by calling 675-3807. Tickets for the class are $45 per person. Each class is limited to 50 persons. Fur further information and details call 675-3193 or visit RAAC at www.raac.org.

Snead appointed to RNB Board The Board of Directors of Rappahannock National Bank is pleased to announce that Samuel D. Snead was named to the Board of Directors of Rappahannock National Bank at their September meeting. Mr. Snead will be joining Elisabeth J. Jones, G. William Beale, Alphaeus F. Cannon, Thomas B. Massie, Mary L. Payne, Thomas G. Taylor, Sharon G. Luke, George E. Williams and Michael T. Leake. Currently residing in Washington with his wife Wanda and daughter Tiftany. Mr. Snead is a lifelong resident of Rappahannock County and the son of Rayner and Loit Snead. He is a graduate of Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal and attended community college. Mr. Snead served in Vietnam with the 101st Airbom Division in the mid 1960’s and Samuel D. Snead reiumed to Rappahannock County in the early 1970’s and was active in farming and real estate. He currently owns and operates real estate brokerage offices in Warren and Rappahannock counties. Mr. Snead is active in the Washington Baptist Church and continues his enjoyment for farming and showing and packing with his llamas. About the addition of Mr. Snead, Elizabeth J. Jones, Chairman of the Board, said, “We feel very privileged to have Sam join our Board. He brings experience and knowledge that will be particularly valuable as our organization continues to grow. His professionalism and community involvement will enhance the bank’s overall presence in our market areas. We are very pleased he has agreed to join us.” Rappahannock National Bank is a subsidiary of Union Bankshares Corporation. Union Bankshares’ Common Stock is traded on the national Over The Counter Market and is quoted on the National Market System of NASDAQ under ticket symbol UBSH. Sperryville launches Web site Three-dozen Sperryvillearea businesses are featured on a new Internet Web site designed to attract tourists and shoppers to the village and its surroundings. Internet users around the world now can take a virtual tour of Sperryville, including historic Main Street, the US 211 corridor, and nearby business locations. On the site, www.sperryville.net, Internet users can find Sperryville shops, galleries, wineries, bedand-breakfast inns, and other businesses, complete with photographs and information on what each business offers. The new Web site is a project of the Sperryville Business Alliance, which last spring published a new Sperryville brochure, a guide to shopping, dining and lodging in the area. The Internet site now becomes an international extension of that tourist brochure, enabling people anywhere to see what the area has to offer. The Web site is sponsored by the business alliance, and was designed by Chris and Pat Salmon of 3rd Level, the Flint Hill company that designs and maintains Web sites and also publishes the Green Pages directory for Rappahannock RCCA plans meeting By Lorinda Bosch Special to the Rappahannock News The public is invited to attend the annual meeting of Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Old Sperryville School Auditorium. The main focus of this meeting will be financial pressures and tax considerations facing the county in the coming months. Because County citizens need to know the facts in order to intelligently discuss and consider solutions, RCCA has invited two of our County officials to help begin this very important public discussion that will shape the future landscape of our county. The Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue and County Administrator each play a unique role in shaping, implementing and/or enforcing policy in our county. Beverly Atkins and John McCarthy will present to you their specific and unique roles in this process of solving the funding puzzle. They will each give a short presentation JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Fruit Directions: Piom Culpeper on Rt. 522, left at Yancey Road, approximately 2 utiles. From Sperryville, Rt. 522, right 81 Venoey Road. 2 miles. Watch for signs. Woodville ’H f540J 987-81*2 describing their role and what potential solutions exist. The audience is invited to participate in a question and answer session. It is the intention of RCCA that, at the conclusion of this meeting, participants will 1) be able to understand the financial pressures facing Rappahannock County; 2) consider potential solutions to the financial pressures; and 3) take action as a county citizen to ensure that Rappahannock County remains rural and scenic. Those with questions may leave a message at 987-9222. WE BUY USED BOOKS wl ie books or e collections Old Sperryville BOOKSHOP Historic Main Street, Sperryville (540) 987-8444 E-mail; bookchurch@eanhlink.net THllRSDflY/Oct. 17 happy Hoar Prkas All Night | FRIDAY/Oct. 18 OPEN MIC With Jennifer Steal* SATURDAY/Oct. 19 BLACK HERITAGE group from Germany I NOW OPEN THURSDAY rj FRIDAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY! Family Dining b Firw Muik n 540-987-1162 www.blacmooiicafa.coai --—p-jj —r-;-—-— Grand Opening Master Tech Complete Automotive Servic^ # ^ 540^75-991JD * Specials for this weekend: % Saturday, Oct. 19sfrom 8 am to 5 pm Sunday, October 20 from 12 to 5 pm ^ Lube, Oifand Filter $1^5 \ % • Coolant Flush $39.91 Brakes $39.95 plus ffarts per axle ASE Master Certified Technicians Free Coffee Customer . Soft Drinks Lounge ' | Regular Hours rMon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm _ Saturday 8 am to 2 pm inclosed Sunday ■ 13177 Lee Highway 1 Washington, VA 22747 County. The Web site includes maps, directions, and links to those businesses that have their own Web sites. Jim Gannon, who is coordinating the project for the business alliance, said the SBA currently is soliciting each business for support to maintain the site. “This Web site could be a powerful tool to reach tourists and visitors, and all local businesses will benefit if we collectively promote and publicize this Internet address to our customers and visitors,” Mr. Gannon said. For further information, call Mr. Gannon at the Old Sperryville Bookshop, 987-8444 or Chris Salmon at 675-3137. Foster child addresses Board By Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Writer The Rappahannock County School Board granted a foster child her wish and allowed her to speak during its closed session last week about her feelings toward the school’s band director who was her foster parent for a time. The foster child had sought the session with the school board because she felt that band director Lynne Fournier had a duty as a teacher to report to authorities that her husband had taken indecent liberties with the student while she was a foster child in their Fauquier County home. The foster child has said she felt betrayed when Mrs. Fournier “didn’t do anything” after she reported the sexual abuse to her. Wesley Mills, chairman of the School Board, confirmed that the foster child spoke “for five to ten minutes" during its half hour closed session last week. He explained he could not speak about what w as said because it was during a closed session. “We are considering the case,” Mr: Mills said, “but we have taken no action.” At issue is whether Mrs. Fournier as a teacher had a responsibility as a so-called “mandatory reporter” to report the allegations of sexual abuse when the foster child told her. A mandatory reporter is a person required by law to report to the Department of Social Services any suspected child abuse or neglect that they have learned of in their professional capacity. These professionals include persons employed as teachers, although foster parents per se are not listed. A person failing to report suspected child abuse or neglect “within 72 hours of his first suspicion” can be charged with a misdemeanor and fined up to $500 for the first incident and between $100 and $1,000 for any further incidents. Mrs. Fournier’s husband, Robert, 63, pleaded guilty last month in Fauquier County Court 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 on Dec. 16. The offenses occurred in November and December 2000, according to law enforcement authorities, when the foster child was a 17year-old Rappahannock County high school student. She is nowT a 19-year-old student at Shenandoah University, studying music. Mr. Mills said the school board has “gathered information” and talked to Mrs. Fournier in “a previous closed session two weeks ago.” The assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney handling Mr. Fournier's case said that Mrs. Fournier did not report the sexual abuse allegations when she was told by the foster child. The director of the Department of Social Services also said she did not recall Mrs. Fournier reporting the allegations. Book Fair underway at RCES Rappahannock County Elementary School Library will host a Scholastic Book Fair beginning on Thursday, Oct. 17 and will run through Monday, Oct. 28. The Fair will be a fun-filled book sale and literacy event geared to excite children about reading and learning. The Scholastic Book Fair will offer the most popular books and educational products for all ages, including the newest titles, award-winners, classics and interactive Friday, Oct. 18, at 5:30 pm At the gallery, Rt. 221, Amissville, VA Once again, the gallery is overflowing with good used furniture and all sorts of other usable (and desirable) merchandise - as always, everything from the utilitarian to the unusual antique: Sofas • Chairs • Tables • Beds • Chest/Dressers • Cabinets • Rugs Lamps • Framed Pictures • Ironware • Porcelain • Glass • Tools Lann/Garden Equipment and Wonderful Box Lots Galore, of course! Weather-permitting, auction will begin outside; watch the website for additions! Bill Pavne Auctions, inc. P.O. Box 178, Amissville, VA 20106 (540) 937-4112 vaafuo email: payne729@earthlink.net website: www.bpauetions.com Dreamt of gardens al tour country place, but yon spend all weekend working in them..? Candace Ctougfi 'Estate Qardener Consultation ~ Gardening and Grounds Maintenance ~ Design ~ Planting 540-675-2344 Serving Rappahannock County. Warrenton. Orlean and Madison areas -FLOWER BULBS ARE NOW IN STOCK HOLLAND'S SPRING FLOWERING BULBS BRING YOU NATURE'S MAGIC! Plant imported Holland bulbs NOW and delight in the dazzling array of nature's magic next Spring... Crocus, Tulip, Daffodil, Hyacinth and many other fine quality bulbs. • Easy-to-plant • Sure-to-bloom • Wide assortment available • We'll help you select RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 products from more than 150 publishers. Parents, children, teachers and the entire community are invited to the Fair. The Scholastic Book Fair will be open each school day from 8:15 a m. to 4 p.m. On opening day, Thursday, Oct. 17, which is also Parent Teacher Conference day, the doors will remain open until 8 p.m. There will be drawings each day for free books for students and teachers. One of the Book Fair's primary goals is to help teachers build classroom libraries. Visitors to the Fair can check each teacher’s Classroom Wish List, then purchase and donate a requested book, helping teachers develop a rich array of learning resources for their rooms. In addition, the funds earned from Scholastic Book Fair are used to purchase books and materials for the RCES Library. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Sections 170-59. 170-60. and 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 of Rappahannock County. Virginia, will hold a public hearing at their regular meeting at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. Washington, Virginia, on Monday, November 4, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following permits. Applications for Extension of Personal Wireless Services Facilities Use Permits PWSFU Permit #01-08-01 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 199' monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as “Amissville Fire Hall") on Tax Map 32A, Parcel 1-6. zoned “A” - Agricultural, located on Lee Highway on Amissville, Jackson District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq of the Rappahannock County Code. PWSFU Permit #01-08-02 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 80' monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as “Nicholson Slope”) owned by Eugene W. and Evangeline F. Nicholson on Tax Map 32. Parcel 7B, zoned “A”-Agricultural and “C'-Conservation, located on Lee Highway in Amissville. Jackson District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108 1. et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. PWSFU Permit #01-08-03 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 80 monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as “Eastham Slope") owned by Louise Fletcher King Eastham on Tax Map 22. Parcel 28. in the Mulky Mountain Agricultural and Forestal District, on Ben Venue Road in Washington, Jackson District Use allowed and regulated under Article XII. Section 170-108 1, et seq of the Rappahannock County Code. PWSFU Permit #01-08-04 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 90 stealth silo Category 2 facility on property (referred to as “Rose Hill Silo") owned by Thomas B. and Aney M. Massie on Tax Map 20. Parcel 49, zoned “A"-Agricultural. located on Lee Highway in Washington, Hampton District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108 1. et seq of the Rappahannock County Code PWSFU Permit #01-08-05 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 90' stealth silo Category 2 facility on property (referred to as “Miller's Silo") owned by D. Brooke and Ann Miller on Tax Map 29. Parcel 9. in the Haskell Agricultural and Forestal District, on Lee Highway in Washington, Hampton District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108 1. et seq of the Rappahannock County Code PWSFU Permit #01-08-06 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 80' monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as “Welch Slope") owned by Arland F. Welch on Tax Map 21. Parcel 35. zoned “A”Agricultural and “C"-Conservation. on Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill, Wakefield District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108 1. et seq of the Rappahannock County Code. PWSFU Permit #01-08-07 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 100' stealth silo Category 2 facility on property (referred to as "Huntly Silo") owned by Arland F Welch on Tax Map 5. Parcel 16D. zoned “A”Agricultural. on Little Long Mountain Road in Huntly. Wakefield District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII. Section 170-108 1. et seq of the Rappahannock County Code These County permits require that construction begin within one-year of the date on which they were issued. The Applicant requests an extension of this period due to the fact that Federal and State approvals necessary to begin construction have not been received. The sole purpose of the hearings in to consider the merits of the requested extension of the time limit to commence construction, and not to consider the underlying decision to grant the permits^). A copy of the foregoing request in on file at the Zoning office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection. Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy, Zoning Administrator

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SPORTS This week in sports By Richard Armstrong Athletic Director Michael Fairbrother represented Rappahannock County High School at the state single A golf tournament on Oct. 7 and 8 at the Tartan Golf Course in Kilmarnock, Va. Michael had a two-day total of 176, 86 on the first day and 90 on the second, to finish tied for 39th in the state. Diana Meza from Goochland High School was the low medalist with a twoday total of 151. The appearance by Michael in the state tournament capped a very successful second season for the golf team. Congratulations to the team for a great season. Cross country The cross-country team edged Clarke County 27-28 to even their season record at 55. Ethan Berry and John Letsen finished tied for second in the race and Kevin Martin had a strong fourth place finish while Brain Brown finished eighth. The key runner for the Panthers was Jonathan Robinson who was able to maintain a comfortable margin over the eleventh place runner from Clarice to provide the team with its one-point margin of victory. Girls’ basketball The varsity girls’ basketball team dropped two games for the week losing to Clarke County 60-25 and to Madison County 57-25. Their season record now stands at 0-12 on the season. Brittany Thornhill had 11 points and Mattie Nawrocki had eight in the loss to the Eagles. The undefeated Lady Mountaineers were too much for the Panthers as they jumped out to a 30-4 lead and coasted to the win. The junior varsity girls’ basketball team lost both games for the week. They dropped a 28-24 game to Clarke County and a 24-23 decision to Madison. The Little Lady Panthers had the fourth quarter lead in both games but were unable to get a win in either game. The team led Clarke by four entering the fourth quarter but the Eagles turned up the pressure to pull out the win. The team led Madison 23-20 with two minutes remaining in the game but Madison made four of six free throws over the remainder of the game, the last two coming with three seconds left, to pin the defeat on the Panthers. The team record now stands at 4-8 on the season. Football 2002 By Jon Smythb Spatial to tha Sappahaaaock Nawa The RCHS freshmen football team played their final fame on the road last week in Page County. The Panthers vs the Panthers as both teams share the same school mascot However, they couldn't share the victory and the Rappahannock County Panthers came from behind to win their last game before some dedicated Rapp football fans that have caught the fever. It was an exciting football game that capped a terrific first season for high school football at RCHS. The win gave the Panthers a .500 season with 3 wins and 3 losses. The game started with Rapp kicking off to the home team. Page was unable to move the ball on their first series and punted back to the visitors. On the first offensive play from scrimmage for the Rapp team, freshman Anthony Clinedinst broke through the left side of the Page defense and rambled 75 yards for the score. Nick Compton ran in the two point conversion and the visiting Panthers led 8 to 0 with less then three minutes gone in the game. Page wasted no time in coming back and getting their first score. Using a confusing set of misdirection options in their backfield, they had the Rapp defense guessing most of the night who had the ball. On third and three from the Rapp 20 yard line, they took advantage of the confusion to run the ball into the end zone for six points. Sm FOOTBALL, Page A7 Patsy Cline Dedication Music, Vendors, Car Show October 27, 2002 12 pm-6pm WARRENTON HORSE SHOW GROUNDS WARRENTON, VIRGINIA (540)-347-9442 NOW OPEN • Real Pit BBQ HWY 29 SOUTH, 10 Miles South of Culpeper (Leon, VA) Carry Out 540-543-2420 Hours: Tues.-Thurs.. 11am - 7pm • Fri. & Sat., 11am - 7pm • Sun., 11am - 6pm GET IT ON SALE! 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Mike has the type of game that would permit him to show well even on a difficult course such as the Tartan. Unfortunately, Mike’s normal accuracy escaped him during the tournament, and the Tartan is merciless for those who fail to keep it in the fairway. Nonetheless, it was a great year for Mike and the Panther golf team. A trip to the State tournament is an honor in itself. The Panther’s second place finish in the Districts was a tremendous accomplishment for a team competing in only its second season. We are all very proud of Mike and the Panther golf team. Thanks for a great year! 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ftappafjannotfe JJetog Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBUSHER Barbara C. Waytand, 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 I960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations ^ www.timescommunity.com THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2002 Our View Open government Elected and appointed government officials and members of the press recently joined in a seminar at Northern Virginia Community College, led by Maria Everett, the executive director of the Virginia Freedom of Information (FOI) Advisory Council. The council offers public officials — and the public — quick, straight answers when viewpoints differ on how the state’s FOI Act functions. It does not make law, but it does issue advisory opinions on how the act should be applied. Open government means that the public gets to see the process of decision making, not just the result. When a public body decides in private, then votes in public, it is not in compliance with the law. The law is so strict that if three supervisors or town council members happen to find themselves shopping in the same grocery store — and start to discuss some proposal on which they will be voting — their discussion is illegal. They can be friendly, ask about the children or grandchildren, discuss a favorite recipe or the price of coffee, but if they lapse into comment about public business, they violate state law. • Officials may talk about public business one-on-one unless the two would constitute a majority. *■ This may sound unreasonable, since men and women in private business can discuss whatever they wish, whenever and wherever they meet. But private business and public business are different, largely because all public business is funded by public money collected from taxpayers. The law guarantees the public’s right to see its government in operation, as decisions are made. We believe those who serve us in town and county government administration and our elected officials understand the law and are conscientious about abiding by the rule and spirit of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and that’s the way we want it to remain. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland The Rappahannock County 4-H Centennial celebration held at the Rappahannock Park on Saturday afternoon was well attended by current, past and future 4-H members and leaders. Sunnyside Market was on hand selling delicious food, Lions Club members sold apple butter, 4-H displays and crafts displays rounded out the event. Debbie Zinn and friends provided music for the occasion and all attending enjoyed the two-hour event. Letters Support for Band Director I am proud to represent the teachers and staff of the Rappahannock County Education Association who approved the letter to the editor regarding the unfair headlines by the Rappahannock News regarding Mrs. Fournier. It would be wise for all of us to understand the whole situation before making judgments about Mrs. Fournier’s guilt and implying even further wrong doings. Margaret Lee Flint Hill Voting record of Cantor I would agree with Mrs. Whetzel’s letter to the editor that we should look at the voting record of members of Congress. Starting January, 2003, Rappahannock County will be in the 7th Congressional district. At present, freshman Congressman Eric Cantor is occupying that office. Let’s look at his record especially as it affects senior citizens. He voted for the large tax cut that benefited mostly the rich and in the process invaded the Social Security Trust Fund by $160 billion dollars. He voted against a prescription drug benefit plan under Medicare. However, he voted for the plan pushed by the very pharmaceutical industry that gave him large campaign contributions. In the second stimulus package voted on by Congress, Mr. Cantor voted to give Enron a $254 million dollar tax rebate. That same bill gave millions of tax rebates to other big corporations like IBM and General Motors. This is how Mr. Cantor dispenses our taxes. On the votes in 2001 that the American Public Health Association and the American Medical Association considers the most important, Representative Cantor voted their preferred position zero percent (zero percent) of the time. Citizens in Rappahannock County need to be made aware of Eric Cantor’s dismal record. We are very fortunate indeed to have a candidate of the caliber of Ben “Cooter” Jones who will look out for the interest of the citizens of Rappahannock County as well as all of the 7th Congressional District. Werner Krebser, M.D. Huntly Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 42 YEARS AGO Oct. 20, 1960 ? On Oct. 4, a group of 28 boys, age 15 and older, from Rappahannock County High School, accompanied by Charles B. Palmer, Vo-Ag instructor, met similar groups from Madison and Greene Counties at Banco for a days training in fire detection, fire laws, uses of wood, pulpwood, insects and diseases, water conservation and safety. Attending the UVA-VMI football game Saturday in Charlottesville were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bolyard, P. Lee Thornton III, Misses Nancy Latham, Shirley Brown, Myrla Ann Updike, Sandra Stapp, Becky Jones and Roger Lee Anderson. Mr. “Buck” Brown of the Lee Highway Garage, has made and donated to Rappahannock County High School, three volleyball net supports. These supports are constructed of used automobile wheels complete with inflated tires. They hold the Uprights, which in turn hold the nets. The three heavy durable fixtures will support two nets on the gymnasium floor and will be used during physical education periods. The gift of this equipment demonstrates again the fine response many organizations and individuals are making to the appeal for uniforms and equipment. 25 YEARS AGO Oct. 20,1977 p The Washington Water System well has reached a new low and it is mandatory that the town water be cut off each night at 9 p.m. in order to replenish the supply for 4aytime use. Town officials believe, at best, there is only a ten-day supply on hand. Washington’s oldest resident, Mrs. Nora Kendall, went back for a visit last week to the home that she and her husband remodeled from an old.one-room school house. She exchanged stories of years long gone by with Mrs. Thelma Ingle, mother of the house’s present owner, Col. R.H. Ingle Jr. Lady firefighters who attended the October fire school held in Amissville included Terri Martin and Violet Scott of Amissville and Diane King of Warrenton. The 30-hour course had 167 enrolled with 133 completing all aspects of it, including four women. Firemen came from eight counties and one city for the school which is sponsored by the local Fire and Rescue Association. Wakefield School’s new band, under the direction of Kenneth Shook, posed for a photograph during a recent rehearsal. Local students in the band include Russell Riddell, Raymond Riddell, Michael White, Bobby Gheringer, John Piper, John Kline and Jennifer Kline. 10 YEARS AGO Oct. 22, 1992 In a front page photo, at The Meadows in Washington, one of homes for the annual Trinity Tour and Dried Flower sale, Mrs. Jane Herndon served afternoon tea to Kelly Settle and her mother, Maybelle Gilkey. The event was well attended as always. The Child Care and Learning Center is sponsoring the fourth annual Haunted Hay Rides and Bonfires Saturday, Oct. 24 at Mountain Green Farm outside Washington. Festivities will begin at 5 p.m., when the gate opens and families can sit around campfires and roast hot dogs and marshmallows and sip apple cider. Raw hot dogs, buns, cider and baked goods will be on sale. Each family will be given roasting sticks and marshmallows. A costume contest and a pinata bashing along with hay rides will round out the evening. Christine Timbers of Sperryville recently graduated from a two year course in Cosmetology at Piedmont Technical Education Center and has joined Tammy’s Family Hair Studio in Culpeper. Linda Jenkins, daughter of Khoa Jenkins of Sperryville and the late Charles W. Jenkins has been named one of 15 Hollins Scholars in the sophomore class at Hollins College in Roanoke. Miss Jenkins is a graduate of Rappahannock County High School. COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy of Ashton Burke OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: This 1947 photo featured Jane Butler on the left and Joan Kelly Aylor on the right as they prepared for the annual May Day festivities at Sperryville School. In last week’s attic photo of the Old Hollow swimming hole, a reader informed us that even though we experienced a drought this past summer, five or six baptizing sessions were held there and one as recently as two weeks ago. We stand corrected.

Real Estate values cost County By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The Local Composite Index (LCI) Study, performed by Public and Environmental Finance Associates of Washington, D.C., revealed that “high real estate values and an above average concentration of higher income residents” are the two factors that contribute to Rappahannock County’s high LCI. The study was conducted for Headwaters, with financial support from the County, to determine the cause of Rappahannock’s high LCI and to develop possible remedies to ease the resulting burden on County taxpayers. The study’s final report, “Analysis of the Impact of the Commonwealth’s Local Composite Index on Rappahannock County, Virginia,” showed that those factors, combined with sales tax receipts and weighted by student and overall County populations, creates the tenth highest LCI in the Commonwealth—and punishes County taxpayers by providing them with the tenth lowest education contribution (as a percent of the total County education budget) in Virginia. The study points out that Rappahannock’s LCI (.7089) is higher than counties that are wealthier in terms of median income—such as Albemarle with an LCI of .6233, Fauquier at .6000, and Louisa with an LCI of .6626. It further shows that Rappahannock’s LCI is second only to Surry among rural counties in the Commonwealth, and that Surry County’s high LCI is attributable to a Dominion Resources nuclear power plant that represents the bulk of its real estate value. The authors of the report, Dr. Thomas Muller and Michael Siegel, say that land use value taxation—used successfully by the County to preserve agricultural, forestall, and other open space land—is a primary contributor to the LCI problem because the Commonwealth calculates all land, except for that under Open Space Easement, at market, and not use value. Land under easement is calculated by the State at its much lower use value. A primary solution to the problem, they say, is for Rappahannock officials to “encourage owners of use value land to place all or some, of their land under easement.” They note though that the County cannot impose such a requirement on landowners and suggest a change by the Virginia General Assembly “in the way that the LCI considers land taxed at use value” is “the only way to fully address this problem.” The authors of the Executive Summary of the final report, the LCI Study Committee, place a somewhat greater emphasis on the easement solution. They conclude, “A more viable approach would be for local officials to encourage landowners to make use of Open Space Easements in lieu of, or in addition to land use value taxation. Open Space Easements reduce the market value of land for tax purposes, lower Rappahannock’s LCI, and thereby increase state aid for public schools.” Football From Page A5 The score would have been tied except comer back Irving Smith came up and made a nice tackle to stop the Page attempt for the two extra points. That made the score 8 to 6 in favor of the visiting Panthers. With 1:47 left in the first quarter, freshmen linebacker Alex Raney recovered a fumble at the Page 29 yard line to give Rapp a chance to extend their lead. After a Page unsportsmanship — like penalty put the ball on their nine, Clinedinst picked up eight yards to make it second and goal from the one. Freshman Dylan Corbin ran in the quarterback sneak to give the Panthers their second touchdown of the night. Compton ran in the two-point conversion and the RCHS freshmen were up 16 to 6. That's how the quarter ended. The next possession by Page saw their offense go to the air. A 15 yard pass on third down put them on the Rapp 34 yard line, where two plays later they ran it in for their second score of the night. Again the visiting Panthers stopped the run and Rapp led 16 to 12. Midway the second quarter, it looked like Rapp might break the game wide open after 8th grader Simon Berry recovered one of his two fumble recoveries on the night. With the ball near midfield, Corbin threw a beautiful pass that went right through the arms of Alex Sharp who had gotten behind the Page secondary and was wide open. It seemed like the Panther drive would stall when Clinedinst busted a 3rd and 15 play off- the left side for .an apparent first down. But young #2, Luke Wilson was called for blocking in the back and the first down was nullified and Rapp had to kick. Unfortunately, the ball was hiked over punter Howie Clark's head and the Page defense picked up the loose ball and ran it in for the go-ahead score. This time they got the two-point conversion and led 20 to 16. That's how the first half ended. Page kicked off to the visiting Panthers to start the second half. On the third play from scrimmage, quarterback Corbin faked a hand-off and started around his left side on a bootleg. He cut back across the midfield, dodging Page defenders everywhere. He continued all the way to other side of the field on a 42-yard scamper for a TD in one of the prettiest runs of the season. TTie run for the extra points failed but Rapp led 22 to 20. Midway through the third quarter, Page kicked from deep in their own territory. The kick landed by Anthony Clinedinst, who was in the midst of four Page defenders. Clinedinst saw a little daylight and raced in, grabbed the bouncing ball and ran like a wild-man through the Page defenders for a 38 yard punt return for a touchdown. The run failed but Rapp lead 28 to 20 as the third quarter ended. Page would threaten once in the final quarter to tie the score, but the Rapp defense would rise to the challenge. With 2:29 left in the game, Page had the ball at the Rapp 15 yard line with 4th and 5 for a first down. The Page quarterback went back to pass, but defensive end Vincent Rice had other ideas and sacked the Page QB and ended the home Panthers chance for a victory. Rapp ran out the clock to seal the win. There were numerous standout players in this game and it's tough to single out any. Clinedinst ran for 92 yards on 5 carries and Corbin picked up 80 yards for the same. There were lots of defensive stalwarts in this game which saw Rapp recover six Page County fumbles. Linebackers Blair Atkins and Justin Gheen, along with defensive tackle Howie Clark, each played extremely well making four unassisted tackles each and helping on others. Head Coach Kemp Pullin summed it up after the game by saying, "It was a great ending to a great first season. The other coaches and myself are so proud of what these boys have accomplished. They have been terrific." to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). 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Cantor From Page A1 ‘ Mr. Cantor served in the Virginia House of Delegates for nine years of as a state legislator and recognized for his accomplishments by groups such as Virginia Free, the leading pro-business organization in Virginia, as well as the Virginia Family Foundation and the Virginia Health Care Association. Congressman Cantor serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the House International Relations Committee. He has also been selected to serve as Chairman of the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare. On Jan. 31, 2001, Eric was asked to join the House Leadership’s whip team as an Assistant Majority Whip. Mr. Longyear continued. “Congressman Cantor is a common-sense conservative leader. His commitment to public service and strong family values reflect positively and powerfully upon his work in the U.S. Congress. His leadership position in Congress is a strong benefit for Rappahannock County and the district. Besides, he’s a heck of a nice guy. A real family man. I think people will enjoy getting to know him,” Mr. Longyear concluded. Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor • (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 mi»m I M III-..IM a < S Motorcycles From Page A1 around 12:30 p.m. “He had a video camera recording his enjoyment,” said Sheriff Sherertz, explaining the camera was taped to his motorcycle. Both the motorcycle and camera were confiscated. The sheriff said the tape, which shows Mr. Liclabrecoue zooming all over the road and passing vehicles, was taken into evidence. Charges are pending on the two other persons. “Almost every weekend we have a wreck up there with a motorcycle,” said the Sheriff. According to the American Motorcycle Club, motorcycle fatalities among older riders began increasing in 1998. Between 1994 and 1999, deaths among bikers age 35 and older rose by 59 percent, while fatalities fell by 22 percent among those 34 and younger. For the first time ever, older riders made up the majority of those killed. The fascination with the motorcycle has been embraced not only by aging baby boomers but also by women who account for six percent of new bike purchases, substantially up from a decade ago. “Women are tired of being passengers and want to be their own pilots,” Mr. Paolicelli of Amissville said. Council From Page A1 basis of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Constitution, and the Tbwn Charter, that a qualified appointee must have been a Tbwn resident for thirty days prior to the date of appointment. This, according to Stockton supporters, would mean that Mr. Leggett was not qualified because he has not yet taken residence in his new home in the Tbwn. The interpretation of the rules for qualification and the residency of Mr. Leggett were argued at length by 'Council members and the public, but the often heated discussions did not appear to influence the positions of those voting. Mayor Willis and Council members Alice Butler and Jeff Benson, who had voted (as the Council’s representative to the Planning Commission) to recommend denial of the zoning ordinance amendment, all voted for the appointment of Ms. Stockton, . . '■ iso, ' '■ ?flS > . : «•, . ' w4&. TIME TO TRY SOMETHING NEW ,*/•>C i 1 fe-'fy to? ■yy&^ NEW So Ingenious Multi-Dimension Makeup SPF 8 New QuadraColor' Technology redefines makeup for the ultimate ; flexibility. Light sensors fine tune it—indoors and out—so you always ~ look natural. 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FRI. 10-fl; SAT. 9-fl; SUN. 12 )0-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON. VA » 154(1) 147-18.0 « HOURS. MON -SAT. 10-9, SUN, \2 tr~ and Council members Reinhardt Lynch and Claudia Mitchell and Treasurer Jerry Goebel voted for the appointment of Mr. Leggett. After the voting Mr. Bennett informed the Council that he would have to petition to Court to make a selection, and that he was required to do so after the forty-five day appointment period had expired (Oct. 25). The Council did not appear to take exception of this prospect until Mr. Weinberg spoke during the Public Forum at the end of the Council meeting. Mr. Weinberg said that he was “appalled that the Council would abdicate its responsibility for electing a candidate,” and suggested that they reach a compromise or select a third candidate rather than let the Circuit Court judges—who are not Tbwn residents, he added— make the decision for the Tbwn. The Council agreed with Mr. Weinberg, and scheduled a continuation of the meeting for Oct. 23 at which time they will attempt to reach an acceptable compromise. Should they fail at that time, or by Oct. 25, to appoint a replacement Council member then the Circuit Court will have to make the decision for them. Other activities • The Tbwn Council held a public hearing on the adjustment of the boundary between the recently acquired Avon Hall property and the Child Care and Learning Center (CCLC) property (the Washington School) and on the purchase for $12,127.62, of CCLC’s share oi a .91 acre parcel adjoining the Avon Hall property (the Tbwn had agreed to the purchase of Col. Lyle’s share of that parcel at their September meeting). There were no public comments on this issue, and the Council unanimously agreed to both the adjustment and the purchase. • Mayor Willis reported that he had received the draft preliminary engineering report on the wastewater treatment system from Resource International and that he and Steve Critzer had reviewed it. He also provided a copy of the report to Council member Jeff Benson for his review and comment. • The Mayor also noted that a final design had been received on the reservoir and that he and Mr. Critzer had reviewed that document as well, and had sent comments to the engineer. Mr. Benson was also asked to review the design. • Council member Claudia Mitchell spoke about her proposal for a citizen task force. She said that she thought that the task force would be a means of obtaining a “wide variety of citizens in the Tbwn to work creatively” to determine what the Tbwn was and where it should be going in the context of the Tbwn’s Comprehensive Plan. After some questions from Alice Butler on the need and plans for the task force, Mayor Willis asked that Ms. Mitchell “come up with a plan” for presentation to the Council. • Mayor Willis requested that Mr. Goebel and Mr. Benson assist in obtaining an auction house to begin the process of selling the contents of Avon Hall, and he asked that they provide some information on their progress before the Council’s November meeting. • The Mayor also request and received approval to spend up to $1200 for Christmas decorations and for a Ibwn Christmas party, and the party was scheduled for Dec. 15. Treasurer’s report Treasurer Jerry Goebel reported on the Tbwn’s finances, noting consolidated assets of $228,488.13 and Water Works assets of $11,411.93 through the close of the September reporting period. A time ago, The glorious Eagle cast freedom's shadow here below. If8 sharply piercing eyes scanned the plains and mountains tall, and we heard the raptor’s message being flown upon the wing we listened and we heeded and we battled; and then we lived it’s call. • Swooping sandy far-off shoals for freedom’s wants, anticipating talons cloaked with pantaloons of olive breeches, all the while the searching golden eyes now trolls and taunts along the ridges and the valleys that it reaches. -; The mighty wingspan soars: it’s glide so regal, to heaven’s gates our nation’s symbol rings. V for in the soul of us resides the Eagle; for all if8 power for all it’s dignity and to it’s freedom we dearly cling. The Eagle can’t be tethered by evil’s lurid beckon nor can his soul be withered by it’s grin, for we have fought to live by eagle’s courage, our hearts convinced that freedom has a destiny to win. Cynthia Stamps WoodviUe Housing repair funds available According to Rapidan Better Housing, which represents Rappahannock County, a recent Virginia Housing Development Authority workshop found the following items to be true: • There is a growing gap between income and housing costs for very low-income people. • There is a shortage of affordable housing in Rappahannock County. • Much of the housing available to very low-income people is in extremely poor condition. • There is a lack of public awareness and support ‘for housing issues; therefore, affordable housing is not a local priority. One solution would be to repair/remodel the existing housing inventory in Rappahannock County. Rapidan Better Housing, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Housing, has zero percent interest funds to lend to area homeowners for housing repairs that include wells and/or drain fields. A limited amount of grant money has also been made available to very low-income citizens under this program. Rapidan Better Housing is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help area homeowners maintain safe, sound and decent housing by offering affordable loans and grants for major housing repairs. If you, or someone you know, is living in substandard hosing in need of modern indoor plumbing and other repairs, give us a call at 540948-3274 and ask how the IPR Program can work for you.

Neighbors/B2 Obituaries/B5 Classifieds/B6, B7 Real Estate/B8 Countryside Section B October 17, 2002 www.timescommunity.com This weekend at The Theatre Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton return to The Theatre at Washington on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. for their sixth concert of Celtic music here in as many years. This year their performance is titled “The Mist Covered Mountains,” and is described as “an evening of Celtic and American Music from the mountains of County Kerry, Ireland, to the Blue Ridge of Virginia.” Tickets for the concert on Oct. 19 at the Theatre at Washington are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Reservations are recommended. For information or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s Fall Schedule, phone 675-1253 or send e-mail to TheatreVA@ aol.com. Black Sheep to perform Black Sheep will perform at Mountainside Market Pub on Saturday, Oct. 19 beginning at 9:30 p.m. Call 987-9100 for more information. LFCC to host exhibition Lord Fairfax Community College’s Fauquier Campus will host an art exhibition and opening of original oil paintings by artist Barbara Heile Sherwood. The exhibit, entitled “Close to Home” will open on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend the reception, where refreshments will be served and the artist will be present to discuss her latest work. Flea market set for benefit walk Teams for the 2003 Relay for Life Cancer Walk will hold a flea market at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ail proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Call Michelle Kaye at 675-3157 if you and your team would be interested in setting up a table to get a head start on this yearly event. Methodist to host holiday bazaar The Amissville United Methodist Women will sponsor their annual holiday bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the church social hall. Featured will be Christmas ornaments and crafts, home/kitchen items, baked goods, fresh Georgia pecans, and a white elephant table. Special this year will be a hand-pieced, handquilted flower garden quilt and a handmade, blue ribbon prizewinning Raggedy Ann up for silent bid. Delicious lunch items including soups, chili, sandwiches and desserts will be served. Amissville United Methodist Church is located on US 211 in Amissville. Monthly health programs slated The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/Screening programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center: On Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. there will be a program on Depression by Cheryl Green of the Health Department and on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. a spokesperson from the Warren Memorial Hospital will present a program on Stress. These programs are supported in part by Piedmont United Way. For additional information call Anita Richards at 825-3100, extension 3321. Ki Theatre continues season with No Ordinary Person By Richard Lyres Special to the Rappahannock NewB Among Ki Theatre’s various community arts programs, few are more popular and inspiring than the annual production of No Ordinary Person. A highly popular theatrical production opening its seventh year on Saturday, Nov. 2, this unique showcase of local talent has its roots in Julie Portman’s well-known “Life Stories Workshops.” Using storytelling as a catalyst for creative communication, talented members of our community share their always entertaining autobiographical stories on stage to a larger audience. This year’s program begins with “Forty Steps Back” by Phel Jacobsen, wife of Bob Jacobsen, who was Superintendent of the Shenandoah National Park from 1972 to 1986. Ms. Jacobsen recalls the early days of their national park service together when, 40 years ago, she was the young wife of a park ranger and the mother of two small children. Life was a struggle for the young family as they coped with love and laughter in the rain forest of Olympic National Park. The second autobiographical vignette gives Sallie Morgan an opportunity to return to the Ki Theatre stage in “the “Bandana Woman.” This is the story of her journey of self-discovery as a young woman in the highlands of Oaxaca, Mexico where she helped build bridges and agricultural terraces, coped with tarantulas and dealt with Mexican bureaucrats. “Bandana Woman” is in marked contrast to the story Ms. Morgan performed last year when she vividly enacted her unforgettable relationship with a hellish boss. Joyce Abell will wind up the evening this year with another tale from her unusual and fascinating childhood. This time, in “The Red Menace of Ravina,” she draws the audience back to the days of the 1930’s when her parents “invaded” their hometown in an attempt to expose their more conservative neighbors to radicalism and then-as the years went by-dramatically change their own belief and lives. Advance reservations for this usually sold-out performance are encouraged. Tickets for No Ordinary Person are $10. For reservations, call Ki Theatre’s voice mail at 675-1616 and leave your name, telephone number, and the number of reservations you wish to make. Reservations will be held until 7:30 p.m. on the day of the performance. Photo courtesy of Ray Boc TO PERFORM: Joyce Abell and Sallie Morgan, left to right, will appear in Ki Theatre’s upcoming Nov. 2 production of “No Ordinary Person.” “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” to be presented Georgetown University’s Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society will perform Steve Martin’s award-winning play, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” at The Theatre at Washington on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. The comedy/drama is set in 1904, just a year before Albert Einstein published his Special Theory of Relativity and three years before Pablo Picasso painted Les Demoiselles d’Avignon. The scene is the “Lapin Agile,” the Parisian cabaret-bistro where young bohemian artists drank absinthe and wrote manifestos. The play revolves around an imaginary meeting between a passionate Pablo Picasso and an enthusiastic Albert Einstein in which they wave pencils in each other’s faces and square off on the importance of art and science in the modern world. Picasso and Einstein, two young men on the threshold of fame, vie for the attentions of a certain young lady, and for each other’s respect in a hilarious battle of ideas about painting, probability and the future of the Twentieth Century. The fast-paced play is a prime example of Steve Martin’s zaniness; even Elvis Presley puts in an appearance. But it’s also filled with Martin’s ideas on the power of art to change our lives. Georgetown University’s Mask and Bauble Society prides itself on being the oldest continually running student theatrical society in the United States. Founded in 1852 as The Association for the Study of Dramatic Literature and the Practice of Elocution, it reorganized under the name Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society after World War I and shifted its emphasis to comedies and dramas. Its illustrious alumni include John Barrymore. Tickets for the performances at the Theatre on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s Fall Schedule, phone 675-1253 or send e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. AT THE THEATRE: Nate Kleinman as Sagot and Chris Hajduk as Einstein will perform in “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” on Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. and on Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. “The Sum of All Fears” delivers intrigue and suspense By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News “The Sum of All Fears,” based on another of Tom Clancy’s fearfully factual stories about Jack Ryan, the CIA agent, is showing at the Theatre on Gay Street, Washington on Friday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. Ben Affleck stars as Jack Ryan with Morgan Freeman, his mentor, in the role of CIA Director William Cabot. In 1973, an Israeli airplane carrying a nuclear bomb crashes in Syria. Many years later, the unexploded bomb is dug up, goes on the black market, and is sold to a right-wing fanatic who has a theory: “Hitler was stupid. He fought America and Russia, instead of letting them fight one another.” The fanatic’s plan is to start a nuclear exchange between ^ the superpowers, after which Aryan (I fascists would pick up the pieces. Cabot, as a highlevel CIA official and good guy, maintains a “back channel” into the Kremlin to avoid mis- / understandings as ht occur. Ryan and ,,, Cabot fly to ^ Moscow when a s new president assumes power, \ and the new Soviet leader (Ciaran Hinds) is shown as a reasonable man who ^ must take unreason able actions (like invading Chechnya) to k placate the militarists in his government. America is P] being run by > President Fowler (James Cromwell), who is surrounded by advisors cast with some of the most convincing character actors in the movies, namely Philip Baker Hall, Alan Bates and Bruce McGill. Crucial scenes take place aboard Air Force One after Baltimore has been bombed, and we see the president and his cabinet not in cool analytical discussions but all shouting at once. Cabot looks for insight from young junior agent Ryan, who has little experience but tremendous know ledge of the new Soviet president, America is quick to blame the Soviets and the mistrust escalates despite Ryan's certainty that other players are at work. When a second bomb explodes during the Super Bowl, war seems inevitable, unless Rvan can find out who is behind the attacks and stem the tide of disaster in time. Director Phil Alden Robinson and his writers, Paul Attanasio and Daniel Pyne, do a spellbinding job of cranking up the tension to create a portrait of convincing realism. The film is rated PG-13 and contains alarming depictions of post-nuclear attack-not for teens. Run time is 119 minutes. Movie schedule change By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News Almost any way you look at it, a small town movie theatre is just plain fun. Going to the movies on a Friday night after a long week, coming early to meet your friends and enjoying the delicious organic popcorn (it really is, right down to just the right “oil”) are all just perfect. Except once in a while the movie distributors change the schedule just because we are a small town operation. This week brings “The Sum of All Fears,” a little delayed from our originally scheduled date of Sept. 20. (Butj you got to see “About a Boy” in its place which RAAC was planning to bring at a later date.) Originally scheduled for this Friday was “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” As everyont knows, this film has had tremendous success this summer at the box office, far exceeding expectations. Therefore, film distrib utors nave pushed back the date for release to small theatres, but not too far. We’ll be showing it on Nov. 15. See you all then and be ready for a very funny and charming movie.

Church Thornton ys Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. 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. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Oct. 20 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Meriin Short is pastor and invites the public. 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. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. 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. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Rogers. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Anniversary celebration set The Usher Board of the Promise Land Baptist Church will be celebrating its 26th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. The preacher for the evening will be the former pastor of Promise Land, the Rev. John R. Pendleton of Flint Hill. The men’s chorus of Promise Land will provide the music. Refreshments will be served. Rev. Herbert Johnson, current pastor of Promise Land along with President Edith Bridgett and Secretary Deacon Robert Glasker encourages the public to attend this celebration. 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. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 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. For information, contact Deacon Howard Roberts at 399-9815 or e-mail: wayland_blueridge@usa.com. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Homecoming, Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. 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 pirn. Bible Study & Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. 60 years Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Poling Polings celebrate 60th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Poling of Amissville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in September. They were married on Sept. 11, 1942 by Rev. L.W. Conway at The Church of the Nazarene in Arlington. Festivities were held at the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department on Sept. 28 where approximately 88 friends and family members gathered to honor the couple. Members of the original wedding party attending the evening affair were Eleanor Schoen, bridesmaid and Jane Slimak-Benson, bridesmaid. A family member remarked, “It was truly an event to remember, congratulations to Paul and Gerty!” Birth announced Burackers have girl Jennifer and Wayne Buracker of Luray are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Jessica Marie, born Sept. 24 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Jessica weighed seven pounds and was 18 and onequarter inches long. She joins her two brothers, Johnny Michael and Wayne Allen. Grandparents are Ray and Kathy Pullen of Sperryville, Dwight and Pat Foster of Stanley and Michael Buracker of West Virginia. Maggie weighed seven pounds and 14 ounces and was 21 and one-half inches long. She joins siblings, Cora Helena, Alexander Phillip and Nicholas John. Maternal grandparents are Lawrence and Margaret “Ann” Chadwell of Huntly. Great-grandparents are Roy and Winnie Williams of Bressler-Steelton, Pa. Paternal grandparents are Marilyn Hart of Arlington and Judge Phillip Kardis of Alton, 111. and Mrs. Mary Stewart of St. Charles, Mo. is the greatgrandmother. _ Daughter born Phillip and Penny Kardis of Falls Church and nuntiy are pieasea^ are pleased to rj announce the birth i | of a daughter, ftj Margaret “Maggie” Althea. She was uurn ai inova r amax Hospital on Aug. 27. Anniversary wishes to Fletcher couple Ernest and Ellen Fletcher of Tiger Valley celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on Oct. 15. They were married by Rev. Smith Williams Timbers at his home in Harris Hollow near Washington on Oct. 15, 1961. The Fletchers are parents to four children and three stepdaughters. They have one grandchild and two stepgrandchildren. The Fletchers contributed their “41 happy years to the fact that it’s important to get-along, and always be honest and true to each other.” The community extends best wishes to the Fletchers for many more years of happiness. Happy belated wedding anniversary wishes to Junior and Michelle Jenkins of Flint Hill who had their day on Friday, Oct. 11. Happy belated birthday wishes to Chris Keyser, the faithful school bus driver for Washington, who had his day on Friday, Oct 11. On Saturday, Oct. 19 the Junior and Senior High Youth of the Washington Baptist Church will go pumpkin hunting. For time and place call 675-3336. Recent visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud were Robert and Ann Martin and Ibnuny and Joyce Hoffman of Culpeper. On Friday evening Mrs. Marie Rutherford of Front Royal, Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill, Daniel Keyser of Spenyville, and Mrs. Virginia Cloud enjoyed cake and ice cream get together with their mother, Mrs. Addie Keyser. Lewis and Dorothy Carroll of Powhatan spent from Friday until Sunday with Edward and Ruth Clark on Fodderstack Road. te. Washington By RUTH CLARK i ;vv:« Happy birthday to John Clark Jr. on Oct 24 and to Mrs. Mae Smoot on Oct 18 of Harris Hollow Road. Happy birthday wishes also to Mrs. Cathy Pullen on Keyser Run Road, who will celebrate her birthday next Thursday, Oct 24. On Saturday Bobby and Tansy Frazier of Castleton, Carla Settle of Syria, Lewis and Dorothy Carroll of Powhatan and Edward and Ruth Clark enjoyed a picnic lunch and the fall festivities at Graves Mountain Lodge. Happy birthday to Mrs. Deborah Flinchum of Viewtown, who had her day on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. i4. The annual Homecoming Day at the Washington Baptist Church will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20 and Rev. David Small will be the guest preacher. A special trip to Mt. Salem Church, the mother church, will take place at 9:45 a.m. for a time of remembrance and appreciation. A covered dish lunch will follow the worship period. Invite a friend and join in the fellowship. Ms. Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md. was a Sunday evening visitor of Mrs. Sarah Brown and family. Have a safe week and give me a call with your news! Viewtown social notes Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hitt visited Mr. Leo Hitt at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville on Saturday. Recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hitt were Mr. and Mrs. William Hitt of Maryland. Birthday greetings go out to Helen Edwards on Oct. 6; Ricky Settle, Oct. 11 and Mrs. Shirley Dodson on Oct. 12. We hope they all had an enjoyable day. Mr. Jack Smith is a patient at a Culpeper nursing home and I am sure that cards, prayers and visitors would help his recovery. Mr. Ray Pullen is in the Culpeper Hospital and we Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON Miiimit hope he is feeling better soon. Mrs. Becky Frazier of Culpeper visited her mother, Mrs. Gladys Dodson and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Corbin and family on Thursday. 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Antonia Walker’s natural world By Suzanne Zylonis Special to the Rappahannock News When art is successful it momentarily suspends reality and you see the world a little differently. Walking into the exhibition of Antonia Walker’s paintings in Long View Gallery is like visiting ah idyllic place, untouched by time or the realities of modern life. Ms. Walker’s world is a comfortable natural place of timeless beauty. Most of the paintings in the exhibit are rural scenes from the French and Virginia countryside. Although the scenes of France are painted with a palette of warm Mediterranean colors and the Virginia paintings are in the characteristic blues and greens, both express Ms. Walker’s soothing, peaceful view of nature. Underlying the serene surface is Ms. Walker’s message that these treasured rural places are vanishing all too quickly. “Clearing Skies” is a Blue Ridge scene captured as warm sunlight washes a bountiful hay field just after a storm. The sky is alive with the soft reds and blues fractured by the natural upheaval of a passing thunderstorm. The view is expressed in the luminosity of impressionist color, rendered by fragmented brushstrokes. “MAISON BASSE” by Antonia Walker demonstrates her dramatic use of color and light. Ms. Walker’s use of bold sensual color and her feeling for texture evoke an atmosphere of mysterious charm. One can imagine the chaos of the storm but she chooses to paint the hopeful reassuring image of nature in a state of calm. This is quintessential Antonia Walker, enjoying the serenity of the landscape, cherishing nature and looking forward. It is in Ms. Walker’s paintings of the French countryside where one can more easily see the historical influences on her work. Ms. Walker's style of simplifying form and using broad planes of color that change with the light is reminiscent of the work of Pierre Bonnard and the early paintings of Paul Cezanne. The resulting paintings may not be faithful reproductions of a scene but they communicate the artist’s point of view. In the painting “Maison Basse” a vineyard in the foreground is rendered with broad strokes of pure green color, accented with touches of terra cotta. Or is it an olive grove? Ms. Walker leaves it to the viewer to decide. Agricultural buildings splashed with sunlight are the obvious center of interest. Behind the buildings, fields in the background merge into the distant mountains, which in turn blend into the sky. Ms. Walker suggests the scene and then allows the viewer’s imagination to personalize the painting. Even if one has never been to Maisson Basse, the view is familiar and comforting. In this way Ms. Walker creates the idyllic. Long View Gallery is located on Historic Main Street in Sperryville, Va. The Gallery is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 540987-3121 or visit longviewgallery.com. Garden Club members enjoy slide presentation By Susan Jones Special to the Rappahannock News At the recent meeting of the Rappahannock County Garden Club, Holly Green of Green Gardens in Warrenton presented a slide program entitled “Water in the Garden.” The club enjoyed her beautiful examples of water gardens: ponds, pools and water stairs from several famous bastiens of beauty including Longwood Gardens, Wintertur, Chanticleer, and the National Arboretum, as well as some in residential settings. Ms. Green also passed on her soil-mix recipes for successful plantings using products such as Leafgro, Virginia Superfines, and Virginia Pine Nuggets in various combinations. For perennials she suggested using twice as much of the Superfines mixed with Leafgro. For containers and potted plants she uses equal parts of nuggets and Superfines. Washington Baptist to celebrate 120th Washington Baptist Church will celebrate its annual Homecoming Day on Sunday, Oct. 20. Rev. David Small, former interim pastor of the church, will be the guest speaker and a covered dish lunch will follow. A special feature of this year’s event will be a visit to the Mt. Salem Baptist Church, the mother church of Washington Baptist, at 9:45 in the morning. A brief history of Mt. Salem Church will be given by Fran Eldred and Misty Hitt (dressed in period costume) from the Rappahannock County Historical Society. Call 675-3336 for more information. Download our printable color calendar for October with our featured photo of the found only rimesCotMmmity.coffl She always uses new’ soil each year. Following Ms. Green’s presentation, awards for this month's horticulture exhibitions were announced. Aney Hoehn, Mary Priest, Carol Miller, Joan Herrema, Maggie Bracewell, Joanne Tepper, Virginia Scott, and Betty Wood all won blue ribbons for their specimens of perennials, herbs and flowering trees and shrubs. Betty Wood also received a blue ribbon for her flower design entitled “Still Waters.” Hostesses for the afternoon were Lucia Kilby, Betty Wood, and Virginia Scott. The 7th Annual Craftsmen*'s Classic» Arts & Crafts Festival October 18,19 & 20 Fri. 10 - 9 • Sat. 10 - 6 • Sun. 10-5 Dulles Expo Center (Formerly Capital Expo Center) Fairfax Co. • Chantilly, VA Oiaum £xi»oCt*r*ft Rt. 28 & Willard Rd 6 Miles South of Dulles Airport, For Directions Call 703-378-0910 A Unique Mix Of Traditional & Contemporary Works • Something For Every Style, Taste & Budget • More than 400 Fine Artists <6 Craftspeople From 29 States & Canada Come See Why We've Won 74 1(^1 Sunshine Artist Magazine 9 hmt ”200 Best Awards" ^ ) Sponsored By: Free Parking (Times Same Day Free Return 1SI11ES All Indoors Adults* Strollers Not Recommended Child (6-12) SI For More Info.: ©2002 GF.I. Toll Free 1-888-962 Upcoming Events Classes offered The Rappahannock County SCNEP Program is offering “Healthy Weight. Healthy Lifestyle" classes beginning Monday, Oct. 21. from 11 a.m. to noon at the Extension Office. Classes are free for limited income participants and include a free nutrition analysis. In addition, a new lending video series is available for those who are unable to attend. For additional information, call Jan Besecker at 675-3619. Moonlight hike planned A moonlight hike of Old Rag Mountain will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20. Interested participants should meet at the upper parking lot for Old Rag Mountain, off Route 231/600 past Nethers by 6 p.m. There should be no question as to your physical, mental or emotional well-being about doing this adventure. Bring nourishment (water and snack) for self, layerable clothing (including windbreaker) and a small flashlight or headlamp in case of clouds. There will be no hike if it is raining. Future moonlight hikes of Old Rag and other locations will take place from October through May. Not all hikes will be announced in advance, though at least one hike per month is usually in the Rappahannock News and on the Ragged Mountain Resource Center website. There are also regular “Second Saturday Hikes" each month (next one is Nov. 9), and there will be campouts, intensive “hike-runs", “bike-hikes’, “youth adventure" programs, “community clean-ups" and other educational and recreational activities throughout the year, depending upon conditions, funding and interest (both leadership and participatory). Contact Ragged Mountain Resource Center Director and founder Hunt Harris for any additional information or input, 987-3366. Support group to meet The Multiple Sclerosis support group meeting will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Culpeper Memorial Hospital. For information call Karen at 937-3808 or Nancy at 347-0269. Open house scheduled The Culpeper Social Security Administration (SSA) District Office recently relocated. The office will be hosting an open house at their new location at 1014 South Main Street on Friday, Oct. 18 from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. Rappahannock residents are serviced through the Culpeper location. The Culpeper Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a. to 4 p.m. Residents can reach the local office at 825-5781. Benefit dinner planned A benefit dinner for Sidney Dodson, who has cerebral palsy will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. The all-you-can eat spaghetti dinner includes a salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage for the price of $10 for ages 12 and over; $5 for children ages four to 12 and children under three will eat for free. For information on purchasing tickets or to make a donation call 987-9180 or 635-8354. All proceeds will be used for equipment and medical bills. Three-day workshop planned A three-day Life Stories workshop taught by Julie Portman is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in Washington. To register call 987-3164 or visit www.kitheatre.com. Beekeepers to meet The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its October meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building at the corner of Davis Street and South West Street, Culpeper. The program will feature information for making a honey crop next year and other suggestions for wintering. For further information contact Kevin Lunsford at 439-0743. Sculpture workshop set A sculpture workshop, figure in clay, taught by Charles E. Flickinger will be held Nov. 8-10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Oldway Art Center. The $250 fee includes model fee and materials. For additional information call 987-9500. NAACP to meet The Culpeper Branch of the NAACP will hold its Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Holiday Inn Culpeper. For ticket information, contact Mrs. Mabel Crawford at 825-6992. Open house at Wakefield Wakefield School in The Plains will host an Open House for prospective students and their parents at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. Faculty members, students, alumni, parents, Headmaster Peter Quinn, and Director of Admissions Vicky Jann-Lewis will participate in an open forum, during which time they will provide an overview of the school and answer questions from guests. Following the forum, prospective students and their parents will be given a guided tour. For information or to RSVP, contact Vicky Jann-Lewis at 253-5393. 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 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 call John Dodson at 5432070. In Fauquier classes will be held at the Warrenton Police Training Center on Carriage House Lane on Nov. 9, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Nov. 10, noon to 4 p.m. The class is open to the first 65 people and again contact Mr. Dodson. Open studio every Sunday An open studio will be held every Sunday from Oct. 20 through Dec. 15 with the exception of Thanksgiving weekend at Flickinger Studios, located behind Glassworks Gallery in Sperryville. Open drawing will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and open sculpting from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information call 987-9500. Clinic will be open Oct. 30 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. 30 ani^not again until Nov. 6. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Public Health Department Building. For information call 347-0394. Events at CRH planned The following events are organized through Culpeper Regional Hospital. Oct. 23: Pre-Conception Seminar, The Family Birth Center at Culpeper Regional Hospital, in conjunction with The March of Dimes, will host a one-evening seminar for couples considering conception of a child. For information or to reserve space, call 829-4114. Oct. 29: Sleeping Problems, a free hour-long session at Culpeper Regional Hospital, 6 to 7 p.m. To register, call 8294190. Oct. 31: Safe Trick or Treat, an annual event that many children anticipate at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Children are invited to the first floor Lobby (at Sunset Lane and Redbud Street) to collect candy, games and prizes from 4 to 5 p.m. /

Fall activities abound in Boston community We would like to apologize for a mistake in last week’s paper concerning homecoming services at New Salem Baptist Church on Route 522. Services are scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 20 with Rev. Virgil Wilson of Culpeper as guest speaker. Pastor Sandy Martin and the congregation extends an invitation to all to attend. Congratulations to Stephen Dowell of Castleton, who along with other students, has been named a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program for the year 2003. Belated wishes to Mr. Floyd T. Binns, a retired minister and school teacher who observed his 97th birthday on Friday. He taught for many years at Mitchell’s High School and later at Culpeper schools, pastoring churches in Culpeper and at one time Mt. Salem Church in Rappahannock. For all our area folk, who probably because of the rainy weekend missed the Apple Harvest Festival at Graves Mountain in Syria; the festival will be held again this weekend, Oct. 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Activities will include making apple butter; brunswick stew; horseback and hay rides; craft and art fair; picking your own apples; the doggers will be performing from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. and Blue Grass music will be featured each day. Folks in our area and especially those who had any connection in days gone by with A. G. Richardson School in Culpeper are invited to enter the contest of renaming the school. Oct. 31 is the deadline to get entries in. The Social Security Administration has recently moved to their new facility at 1014 South Main Street in Culpeper and are planning an open house Friday morning, Oct. 18. Marine Corps Private First Class Joshua Clatterbuck, son of Mark Clatterbuck of Reva has completed his basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Paris Island, S. C. His mother lives in Sperryville. The youth department of Wayland Blue Ridge met Saturday for the quarterly at the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center in Rixeyville. Nazareth Baptist Church here in Boston is a member of Wayland Blue Ridge Association. In our birthday wishes for the week we would like to recognize that Connie Cubbage has a birthday on Friday; Jimmie Hamm observes his on Saturday, Oct. 19 and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hamm has a wedding anniversary on Monday, Oct. 21. Great wishes extended to all. On our prayer list for the week, because of illness, we have Lyle Atkins, Bernard Jenkins, Marvin Burke, Edgar Richards, Jimmie Cannon, Delma Hamm, Mrs. Rosie Wharton, Mrs. Cave, Mrs. Frances Horner, Mrs. Janet Peregory, Mrs. Elizabeth Deane, and many more we can’t recall their names at this time. On Oct. 26, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. the Salem Volunteer Fire Department will have a Halloween Party at their fire hall on Route 522 with activities including food, prizes, music, games, costume contest, carving and painting pumpkins and also lots of candy. Call 825-9112 for more information, plan to attend. Just down the road near the old Salem School; Jasper is also getting his “haunted woods” and other attractions in order for Halloween and all you “ghost” fans will want to attend. Our prayers of sympathy go out to all those families who have lost loved ones during the past week. As we move to a new competitive energy marketplace, you have an opportunity to learn about the changing landscape for electricity and natural gas. The one-stop source for information on energy restructuring is Virginia Energy Choice. To get your free Consumer Guide, just call our toll-free number or visit our website below. '■V-V ' ; 1-877-YES-2004 yesvachoice.com eil .. FOR YOUR FREE CONSUMER OUIOE V-- ■"'* v . •■ . '' '' ■ ■ •' An education program of the State Corporation Commission Fire Department to host open house The Flint Hill Fire Department will sponsor an open house on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. and members of the community are encouraged to come out and support the event. Wayne Blosser will serve his famous barbecue and the Ladies Auxiliary will serve slaw, desserts, etc. Pony rides will be available for the children to enjoy. The Buck Hill Blue Grass Band of Forks Run, Va. will play for the event. The haunted house will start at 7 p.m. The community is welcome. The Flint Hill Baptist Church homecoming was held on Sunday with a covered dish dinner following and was well attended. The Flint Hill United Methodist Women will meet at the home of Candy Lamma on Monday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Nell Brill of Alexandria spent from Saturday until Monday as a houseguest of her friend, Mrs. Mary Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg were Wednesday visitors of the latter’s mother, Mrs. Edna Lillard. Sunday visitors were Mark and Diane Graves and Katelyn of Summerduck. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary met at the fire hall on Monday evening. They made plans for the open house and the haunted house which will be held on Fish Wagon Delivery Dates andTimes: Tuesday, November 5 Culpeper Farmer’s Co-op Cujpeper • 540-825-2200 Time: 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Wanrenton Farmer’s Co-op Warrenton • 540-347-7100 Time: 9:45-10:30 a.m. Marshall Farmer’s Co-op Marshall • 540-364-1533 Time: 11:30- 12:15p.m. Southern States Co-op Leesburg • 703-777-3561 Time: T15 - 2:00 p.m. Southern States Co-op Winchester • 540-662-0375 Time: 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, November 6 Southern States Co-op Front Royal • 540-635-3118 Time: 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Flint Hiii m ByPOLLYAYLOR 987*8136 Saturday, Oct 26 at the lire hall. Members present were Mary Curtis, Mary Blaisdell, Mary Latham, Mabel Lillard, Jean Lillard, Piggy Russell, Lucy Foster, Lois Markee, Alice Pullen, Mary Frances Bywaters, Arland Welch and Harriet Davis. Elizabeth and Bill Welch attended the Cadet Brownies and Juniors lock-in at the Washington Fire Hall on Saturday night. The community breakfast which is normally held at the fire hall on the third Saturday will not be held for the month of October. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on second, fourth, and fifth Sunday at 11 a.m. The public is welcome. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. 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Obituaries Jessie Moore Chester Gap resident Jessie Lee Moore, 66, of Chester Gap died Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Winchester Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Marshall Baptist Church by the Rev. Sam Jones. Burial was in the Ivyhill Cemetery in Upperville. Mrs. Moore was born Nov. 18, 1933 in Charles Town, W.Va., daughter of the late William A. and Viola Lanham Boyd. Surviving are her husband, George W. Moore Jr.; six daughters, Patricia Wines of Bealeton, Margaret Kilby of Calverton, Brenda Wright of Remington, Nancy Williams of Middleburg, Catherine Costello and Pam Chapman, both of Marshall; three sons, Robert Moore of Shenandoah Shores, David Moore of Berryville and George Moore of Linden; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Mildred Cingel of Mesa, Ariz., Margaret Frye of Leesburg and Barbara Mauck of Tennessee and two brothers, William Boyd Jr. of Stephens City and Robert Boyd of Mesa, Ariz. Royston Funeral Home in Marshall was in charge of the arrangements. Ruby Darlington Winchester resident Ruby Christine Darlington, 86, of Winchester died Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the Winchester Medical Center. Mrs. Darlington was bom on March 27, 1916 in Capon Bridge, W.Va., the daughter of the late Carson Edward and Ada Oates Swisher. She was the co-owmer of Town House Restaurant in Winchester and was a member of First Christian Church and Women of the Moose. Mrs. Darlington married James Peyton Darlington on April 11, 1932 in Hagerstown, Md. Surviving with her husband are three grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, two of which reside in Rappahannock, Ethan Darlington and Michael Darlington, both of Amissville and a sister. Eula McCarty of Martinsburg, W.Va. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by two daughters, Jean Darlington and JoAnne Darlington; three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Oct. 11 at Omps Funeral Home with Pastor Alan Gray officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Everett Danley Management officer Everett Gus Danley, 83, of Amissville died Monday, Oct. 7 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army, then later worked for the Department of the Army as the Records Management Officer at Fort Bel voir. He was a member and past president of the board of directors of Camp WaMaVa in Linden and was also active in Literacy Volunteers of Fauquier County. Open house slated for this Saturday at Amissville VFD The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be having their open house on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The RCHS Band will be playing at 1 p.m., the INOVA Aircare helicopter will be landing, and the Department of Forestry will be on site. They will have 50th Anniversary T-shirts, the anniversary book will be available and they will be doing blood pressure checks. For more information contact J. B. Carter at 937-4218. The Amissville Baptist Church will be hosting revival services Oct. 20-24 at 7 each evening. Dr. Robert Clayton will be the guest preacher for the services. There will be special musical guests 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. The annual Halloween party at the Amissville Firehouse will be held on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. Donations of money will be accepted for candy and prizes. The costume contest will again be held along with plenty of fun games. For more information contact Sandy Carter at 937-4218. The Amissville United Methodist Church will be having their harvest party on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Plenty of games, hayride and tons of food will round out the event. For more Rick Hill promoted BB&T has promoted Rick E. Hill to banking officer at their 644 Zachary Taylor Highway location in Flint Hill. Mr. Hill, a financial center manger joined the bank in 1973. The Front Royal native is a graduate of the University of Virginia , School of Bank Management. He and his wife, Betsy currently reside in Stephens City and have two children, Matthew and Leslie. The Winston-Salem, N.C. based BB&T Corporation operates more than 1,100 banking offices in Virginia, the Carolinas, West Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Florida, Indiana and Washington, D.C. Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401» information or to make donations contact Faye Smoot 9374885 or Hedy Paul 937-7370. Have a great week and give me a call with your news. r UnijiLZincj by Randy Minter CUSTOMIZED FUNERALS It seems that baby boomers have put their own unique stamp on very other aspect of american life, so it should come as no surprise that many of them are bringing their own sensibility to death. That is, they are breaking with tradition and opting for customized funerals that reflect their own individual styles, according to a recent survey, nearly half o the the baby boomers polled indicated that they want their families to throw a big party when they die. In accordance with their wishes, many would eschew organ musicin preference for a jazz service. While not everyone's taste runs along these lines, the trend does show that a funeral can be as individualized as the person being celebrated. We understand that funerals are an individual affair, as different as each family. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, we offer you respectful care, thoughtful service, and the individual attention you are looking for. Call us at 540-347-3431 to set up an appointment. "To the Fay Laugh of my Mother at the Cate of the Grave. ” -Sean O'Casey He was predeceased by a sister and two brothers. Survivors include his wife, Anne Katherine Danley of Amissville; three sons, Richard Everett Danley of New York, Kenneth Erin Danley of North Haven, Conn, and Timothy Allen Danley of Bowie, Md.; one daughter, Cheryl Anne Stone of Amissville; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Etoyle Abston and Stella Ruth Masterson, both of Florence, Ala. and two brothers, Rayford Hollis Danley of Carthage, Tenn. and Claud Richard Danley of Colorado Springs, Colo. Funeral services were conducted at Warrenton Church of Christ on Friday, Oct. 11. Burial was at the Bright View Cemetery in Warrenton. 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VA 20106 540-937-5431 Fax: 540-937-7763 EXCAVATING Keys Excavating, LLC ponds* driveways clearing* landscaping snow removal-bushnogging We offer quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling. Ditch Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Bushhogging & Driveway Grading, Fence Painting 675-1117 FENCING FENCING High Tensile. Bart Wire, American Wire. Chain Link. Board and Electric. Split Rail Privacy Fencing Available Also Curtis Crawford 540-229-7575 Maderia Cattle & Fenee Cumpam AU Types of Fencing Carl Janies (540)937-3048 Cell: (540)718-3004 540 937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 HEALTH HEALING WITH LOVE Kathy Edwards, N.D., C.N.C. Doctor of Naturopathy Board Certified & Licensed Nutritional Counseling & Reild Rappahannock Healing Arts Center 540-987-7204 Ext. 7 LAWN SERVICES Ronnie Dodson D & D Services 540-987-9350 Landscaping, Lawn Service, Bushhogging, Driveway Grading. Hauling & Mulch, etc. MINTING D&J’s Painting Interior • Exterior Free Estimates Neat & Dependable 540-778-1209 PEST CONTROL ECONOMY PEST CONTROL Termite & Test Control Flint Hill. VA Bill Harris'. Ovs tier 540-675-3389 540-675-3880 Fax Licensed Local!) Owned A Operated 540-675-3338 Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space CONSTRUCTION TREBOR CRANE SERVICE uan us f for all your lifting needs 36 Ton Crane 127' Main Boom 40 Ton Crane ~ 95’ Main Boom Office: 540-338-1924 l Purcell vine. VA | THE COUNTRY CAFE ' Mon-Thus. 8 am. to 8 pm Ftl-Sat 8 am to 9 pm Suxtay: Closed Day of Rest 675-1066 Take out Available Specializing In Residential Homes Blue Ridge Roofing 540-631-0666 STORAGE Sl’CKKI YltLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy S(orm|iK evidential (o—iercial Reasonable Kates S40/987*8507 Ht. 100,1. off I .V til SPCKRimi.!:. VA INTERIORS - FINE ART sdtCac *?<vwk , “TftinU 0?on6e& Distinctive interiors 25 Years Experience ' f * Creating Beautiful Homes 23 Gaschs Lane Castleton, VA 227] 6 540-937-2067 PET GROOMING • Pet Grooming • Pel Supplies • Precise Dog Food Self-Service Pet Wash 1 Georjean's Grooming 367 West Shirlev Avenue. Warrenlot (540) 341-7699 i TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service RCA V<deo Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Route 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 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.com European Windows and Doors Beautiful. Affordable. Energy Efficient. Tight, Maintenance Free, with Unique Safety and Security Features. These products exceed the American competition except m pnce. You deserve a better choice! New or Replacement Residential, Commercial, Industrial Find your new home With the Rappahannock Sews 540-675-3349 Happahannoch News 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 & Wuterheaters, 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

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Our offices - ' are conveniently located at IgSl Loudoun Times-Minror 9 East Market St., Leesburg, Virginia Fairfax County Office 1760 Rest on Parkway, Suit* 411 >; Reston, Virginia 's Fauquier Times-Democrat ' 39 Culpeper St., Warrant on, Virginia Clarke Times-Courier 16 West Main St., Betryviile, Virginia Prince William Times 9416 OMe Town Court, Manassas, Virginia 4 Rappahannock News Rappahannock News Bldg. Washington, Virginia \\ By Mail Times Community Newspapers j Classified Department, P.O. Box 359, Leesburg, VA 20176-3013 Ad Deadlines VX Your Cc ^n^irectory ^ Horse & Farm Directory 1 p.m. Monday Mm* estate advertising herein is subject to the I Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise «ry' preference, limitation or discrimination based on race. Odfer. religion, sex. handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such references, limitations or discrimination. Additionally, the Commonwealth oI Virginia I diecrirmnation baaed on elderline9a, parenthood,. «|| handicap. We wtH not knowingly accept any advertising tor rati! estate which is in violation of the law. AH persons atfe | hereby informed that aH dwellings advertised are avaSablf | opportunity basis. r.Si; . . . . ' 22 Rentals Houses 3BR 1BA $3,900 Buy a foreclosure home For listings call 800-319-3323 ext. 1278 CASTLETON-1 BR cottage. CAC/heat. hot tub, avail Nov. 1. $600. 540-987-3328 LOVETTSVILLE: ENTIRE ground fir., country home. 2 BR. 1 BA, appl..S950/mo. incl. util. Call 540-882-3686. MIDDLEBURG, remodeled. 3BR, 2.5BA, co. capedac. comm, kitch w/island & FP. hardwd fls. Direct TV & fenced yd. Pets ok. $2000/mo. 540-364-1635 SHINGLE SHANTY - A Papulous Art's & Craft s style house ot 4 BR. 2 BA Located in the Middle of Rappahannock Farm Lands. near Woodville Fresh paint and New Appliances. Mt Views from front porch S 1750/mo Call: Philip Strange 540-8253300 10 STALL BARN & PADDOCK. 490 + ac farm , bush hog, fert. field & spread manuer $1000 to $1400. 540743-6994 , 540-7436525. 540-439-1319 or 540-743-1202 fax. 66 Shared Housing CENTREVILLE; CLIFTON AREA: Room, for rent in 3 level luxury townhouse Convenient to 66 Very nice, quiet neighborhood. Full house priv.. laundry, kitchen, etc. Can be furn or unfurnished S450/mo (703) 449-1460. ROOM & BOARD: in exchange for light household chores, Male or female. 540-341-3656 80 HwiteU Office 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. Executive Home Needed To Lease w/Option To Purchase 703-971-7556 4BR 4BA HUD HOME $38,600 For listings call 800-719-3001 ext. R 528 122 $ak»s Houses V-_/ 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 w / paved drive. Near 1-81 We put in a lot of extras that other builders charge for! Must see! Call Summertiill 1-800-319-3967. TOWN OF WASHINGTON. 4BR, 2 5Ba Victorian with porches on 1.5 acres. Walk to town. S595.000. Rappahannock Real Estate Resources, Inc. 540-6751190 133 Lots* Across* 30+ ac • $89,900 MTN VIEWS! Beautiful park-like setting w/ 50 mile mtn views. Access to public hunting land. State rd. frontage, perk OK, close to town. Excellent financing. Call now 1800-888-1262. BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN PROPERTY 28+ AC W/1.200+ ft. on mountain stream Other sizes avail. www.landlnwv.com LAND WANTED for retirement home. 25+ wooded ac , bonus for stream Referrals rewarded 703-631-2040. SNEAK PREVIEW! 20 AC - $69,900 New to mkt! Beautiful mtn acreage w/ mix of hardwoods/ pines & dramatic mtn views. Surrounded by state game lands & nearby access to So Branch of Potomac River. Close to town New rds, [x>wer/ phone avail, perked, r'xc. financing. Call now 1-WX)-S8R-1262. 180 Commercial Rentals FLINT HILL Renovated store space avail. Ideal for Gift/Antique Shop, Office space Owner/ Agent 540-675-7171 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 Buildings for Lease: Warehouse: • 6,000,6,600 or 9,967 sf Office: • 1700, 3,600sf Office Warehouse: • 72.701 sf Buildings lor Sale: • 7,739 sf .1-story, 2 ac, $385,000 • 18,615 sf office, 2 bldgs $1,500,000 VINT HILL BUSINESS PARK 540-347-6965 888-448-4332 Vint Hill Business Park • Finished commercial building sites for sale • Infrastructure in place. • Lots accommodate buildings from 13,000 to 200,000 sq. ft. • Tech Park community includes recreational amenities & residential • Avail. Spring 2002 Millennium Realty Advisers LLC Doug Eliot 703-960-9063 -- , \ 208 AneMone v J AUCTION TOOlS Of Bankrupted Temple Construction Co Sunday, October 19 10:00 p.m. Ram or shine For more info: vrww.donsmelt2er.com Or Call Don P. Smeltzer, Auctioneer Lie. <045 540-743-2121 CAI, AAR E 224 Firewood GET YOUR FIREWOOD NOW! $25.00 per pickup load Purcetlville area. 540-454-2272. SEASONED FIREWOOD MIXED. $135/cord, delivered. Other additional. 540987-8843 BDRM SET - Spc cherry: bed, dresser, mirror, chest, night stand. New in boxes. $1,395 Can deliver 703-263-3363. BED, Cherry Sleigh Bed: Solid wood w/ mattress & box set. $595. Brand new still in boxes Can deliver. 703-263-3363. BED 2PC Full size set with mattress & box. New in plastic. Incls. warranty Can deliver, i $179. 703-898-8768. BED 3PC KING Pillowtop mattress set $285. Brand new in plastic w/ warranty Can deliver. 703-378-2848 BED $189* 2pc. QUEEN Pillow Top. New in plastic with warranty. Can deliver. 703-9618383. 232 Oai»9ml Yard Sale MULTI-FAMILY Yard Sale. Sat., Oct. 19. 812. Rt 211 East in Ammissville, 2nd Driveway past Mayhughs TAnls 3ALC. rnl, lU/lo. Girl’s Day Out. Antiques. h’holds, clothes, etc. 8 am. Rt. 640 Battle Mountain Rd, Amissville. 233 Estate Sales BIG ESTATE Rained out Rescheduled Oct. 18 & 19 9:00am to 4:00pm each Directions: From Flint Hill, VA turn at the Firehouse on Rt. 606 (Fodderstack Rd), go 2 miles out and watch for the signs. For more info: 540-675-3509 236 Hay Straw A Feed HAY-horse quality, sq. & round bales, stored inside. Cattle hay avail. Bush hogging. Horse" boarding. 540-937-5160 rRI COUNTY FEEDS. Marshall, area's exclusive supplier for Pennfield Horse Feeds STALLMAT SALE - OCT. $37.95 Complete line of stable & horse supplies Dengie & ABC, Stallmats, delivery wkly.Alfafa hay, timothy & mixed hay. Bag shavings 888-0233337, 540-364-1891 tricountyfeeds.com f—— 240 HonHM SAWDUST & SHAVINGS. Delivered. Chris 540-854-6967 or Augusta Lumber 540347-4199 f ' --> 252 UvMtoefc <--I> VNGUS BULL, PROVEN Sire, 4 year old, registered. $1200 firm. 540347-5805 aUlNEAS FOR SALE 540-825-9390 ->1 252 Livestock V_,_> LLAMA FARM, OPEN HOUSE! 10/26, 10a-4p Educational info. & sales. 540-439-4665 rocklama@infi.net. OLD HAND HEWN log cabin. 14' X 16'. oak & poplar; old bam siding, flooring. & hewn timbers, 540-788-9911 Misc. For Sal* BOOTS: WESTERN & work boots from Justin, Double-H, Nocona. Texas, Dan Post, Sage, Abilene, Dingo. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540-4391395 DISH 1 RECEIVERS $1.00 or 2 RECEIVERS $2.00 w/FREEMSTALL Local charnels nowaraiade! We beat all advertised prices. New subscribers only. Cal! for details 1-800-459-7357 F-11 I LOST MIGRAINES, allergies & 22 lbs in 6 wks. Natural, Dr Rec■ ommended! Guaranteed. Gain Energy! Call Kristy. 888-500-3346. WESTERN WEAS Head-to-toe for entire family. Bailey, Resistol, Stetson, Wrangler, Rockies. RoughRider. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540439-1395 WRANGLER JEANS, 13MWZ, 0936 DEN. Popular sizes in stock. Special orders invited Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton 540-4391395 261 Ills*. Wanted WANTED BOXWOOD CUTTINGS. We trim and pay you for the cuttings. Write or call Highlander & Sons, P.O. Box 272, Gordonsville, VA 22942 Phone, 540832-2175 Fax, 540-8322245. gen Musical A4 imiiimmit, s._> MARTIN GUITAR W/hard case. 1992, Model D-28 Dreadnaught. Excel cond. $1,550 OBO. 540-253-7478 (—:-n 273 Ma V__ ) AKC BOXER PUPPIES. Ready to GO! 304-2678876 BLACK LABRADOR PUPPIES For Sale 11 wks. old. Paper trained with shots and worming done. $150. 540-7884448 US CUSTOMS DOGS tor adoption, all dogs are 1-3 yrs old, spayed or neut.. and have had all shots. They have been wormed and on heartworm preventive and micro chipped. No adoption fee. Hours: Mon - Fri, 1-4 PM. Toll Free 1-888-USA-DOG1 or 540-631-2618. Can leave message, will return call. —-v 294 OlttMwayt l J FREE FILL DIRT located in Bealeton. Call 540439-8513 FREE HORSE MANURE, aged, great tor gardening, minutes from Warrenton, you-haul 540349-8777. 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 r298 tost v_> LOST: CRYSTAL necklace in vicinity of Heritage House B&B, Washington, VA. Sentimental value only. $50 reward. 703-734-8799 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call TODAY 540-347-4222 t---- ■ . Sales /Houses Open Sunday 1*4 Warrenton $279,900 .63 acres, 4/5 bedroom colonial. Directions: 166 W Gainesville to Rt. 29S to Rt 211W.8 miles, right, Freeman Dr. to 0 1501 Warrenton $329,900 4 BDRM 3.5 BA, amenities galore!! Directions: 166 W Gainesville to Rt 29S to nght on Blackwell Rd. left Ivy Hill Dr. right Homestead 07178 EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-stop shp for complete Hone 1 Vcoraiing Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper* Slip Oners & Uphcfaksy Residential A Commerical RL 211 Amwnilk, V.A 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 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'7 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 TOTAL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE • leaf removal • weeding • trimming • winterizing • planting for spnng • fall clean-up • paining CURRM LAWN CARE 540-547-9788 WE ARE A caring, childless couple who would love to give a baby a home. Can pay legal/ medical expenses of adoption.Call Sam/Ellen toll-free 866-213-4971. I « • [605 ftutniwtiHwi DODGE DIPLOMAT 1987 One Owner, 4 dr, pw pi, radio/tape deck, ac; good cond., good tires. Just Inspected, 83,500K. $1,500. 540347-4556 EAGLE TALON ’95: sunroof, PW, 105 k mi. (engine 55 k mi.), burgundy color. $3400. 703-771-7307 . FORD MUSTANG GT Conv. 98: green w/ tan int., good cond., auto, power everything, 47 k mi.. CD. $15,500. 540428-3079. Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 r Pots THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauauiersDca.com e-maii spca@erols.com for a complete and up to _ date listing Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill, Kt. 639, East of Amissville Daily 8:00 a m. - 12:00 Noon, except closed Wed. & Sun. These wonderful dogs need a good home! Becca Barney "Becca" is a shy, sweet, 1 yr. old spayed beagle mix. She likes other dogs and needs a fenced yard. "Barney" is a spry, good natured 12 year old neutered beagle. He likes other dogs and needs a loving home. Come see them! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice mail)

HONDA ACCORD. 1992 New trans . tires, brakes, radiator Garage kept Keyless entry/remote start. $3500 (703) 366-3496 HONDA CIVIC LX 'S3 114 k miles, 4 dr., auto, all maintenance records, very clean. $3900 703-742-6813 SUBARU FORESTER V01VS Premium Pkg. 5sp, Air Filtra. Sys , 6 disc CD, L A. Tint. 36, 450mi. Consumer Report BestBuy". $19250. 540-937-4830 TOYOTA MR2 1991 Twin Turbo, 5 speed, TTops, Red with Black leather interior. Second owner, full power options, faithfully maintained. 116K highway miles, looks & runs great, Asking$6500/obo Cal: (540)347-3483 or (540) 347-4997 after 6pm. vulvu 240, 4DR 93 sedan, AC, PS. PW, POL, multi good OBO CD, AT, blue, cond. $6,000 540-349-3394 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. “96. V8. 4wd. Lded, s-rool, Ithr heated seats, tow pkg. Exc cond. 92K. $10K (540) 687-4200 9/5 M-F. D1 JAYCO Qwest. 29' trailer. Sep. BR, 2 bunks, sleeps 8. CAC/ Heat, loaded. $12,000 OBO. 540-349-1730 HARLEY DAVIDSON '96. 1200. black, hwy pegs, Buckhom handle bars. Screaming Eagle Pipes. $7250. 540-9375454 DODGE RAM CHARGER '87: 4x4, new ext., gar. kept, $7,50Q/OBO. 703366-3496 FORD EXPLORER *96: 4 WD, navy blue w/ blue int., loaded, good cond., $7500/ firm. Call 571213-7020. LAND ROVER 96. 54K mis, fully loaded, new inspection, clean, excel cond, white w/ taupe Ither. int. $13,900 540439-1995 94 TOYOTA T-100. 4x4 PU, At, AC. 87K mis, $6,800. Loaded. OBO 540-347-7057 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 ALARM AUDIO/VIDEO Service TectVmanager. A tap tectroan wth management capacity is sought by tearing Loudotr County firm. Excelent pay. benefits. & future. Barry Sisson 540-687-6768 tor confttantw interview Auto Detailer & Auto Mechanic Experienced perferred, good pay, benefits. Settle's Garage Call 540-675-3252 r * M M W w IT Auto Mechanic Experienced, plenty of work, fiat rate of salary, Va Inspector License a plus. Come grow with us Mike Ryan Marshall Ford Auto Salesperson Experienced, good pay, benefits. Settle’s Cars & Trucks Call 540-675-3252 It’s everyone’s dream, but we’re the company that makes that dream a reality. We’re Primerica, one of North America’s largest financial services marketing organizations and we’re looking for people who want to put themselves in charge. Want to know more about our tried and true success systems? Call John at (703) 929-6079 CARPENTERS Local builder seeks carpenters Excellent compensation for those with qualified experience. Please call 540-675-2104 With 18 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 347-4222 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 Call Monday - Friday. 703-242-5454 CONSTRUCTION LOADER OPERATOR Experience needed. No. VA area. Good benefits. Call 703-932-0521. Country Cafe Positions available Wait staff Days & Evenings Dishwashers PT Kitchen Asst. PT Apply within: Country Cafe 389A Main Street Washington, VA 540-675-1066 ELECTRICIAN Established NOVA Contractor now hiring electricians for work in the Warrenton area. At least 5 yrs. experience, own transportation and tools required. Must be US Citizen able to gain access to Government Facility. Top pay and benefits. Call Monday - Friday. 703-242-5454 ELECTRICIANS HELPERS/ TRAINEES New Construction Residential $9.00 start Per Hour Plus All Benefits, CertfiedTraining Program Must Hare Transportation Call Todav 703-968-5545 E.L Kellogg Corporation Since 1961 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 Classified Ads Work * Call 347-4222 V_ J GARDENER/ YARDMAN Immediate position to do mowing & weedeating on large property in Marshall. Call between 8:30 & 3:30 Mon - Fri 540-364-3649 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 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR needed for residential excavation, loader, dozer and bobcat experience necessary. 703-594-3505 r- —- i nVAC INSTALLER/ SERVICE TECH & HELPER Company serves VA. Competitive salary based on experience. Call 1-877-411-8080 to schedule confidential Interview LIVE-IN CARE GIVER/ AIDE for elderly lady. Room & board plus salary. Good references required. Amissville area. 540-937-4108 540-439-3366 Operators Needed ✓ Dozer ✓Excavator ✓ Loader Health, Dental. 401K avail. 540-347-6628 Ricky L. Brown A Sons. Inc. 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Respond by fax or mail to: Fauquier Times-Democrat Attn: Barbara Norris 39 Culpeper St. Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax: 540-349-8676 e-mail: Bnorris@timespapers.com Legal Notices TRUSTEE S SALE OF ROUTE 1 BOX 78B, Parcel # 56-19 Boston Virginia Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust dated October 20, 1995 in the original principal amount of $125,650.00. recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia in Deed Book 215 at page 419, the property briefly described below will be offered for sale at public auction: Lot A-1, containing 5.944 acres, more or less, Revision Plat Lot A-1, Leah R. Lee Estate Tracts, as the same is duly dedicated platted and recorded in Deed Book 182 at page 144: among the land records of Rappahannock County, Virginia, as more particularly described in the referenced Deed of Trust, (the “Property"); The sale will take place on October 24, 2002 at 11:00 a m. at the main entrance to the building housing the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. Terms: A deposit in the form of certified funds in the amount of $8,000.00 or 10% of the successful bid. whichever is lower, is required of any bidder at the time of sale. Closing within fifteen (15) days of sale. Time is of the essence. Additional terms may be announced at sale. Purchaser to pay all closing costs. Stephen B Wood and Sandra L. Ulloa, and F & M Services, L.C., Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen B. Wood, Friedman & MacFadyen, P.A., 1601 Rolling Hills Drive, Ste 125 Richmond, Virginia 23229, Telephone: (804)288-0088 Ref# 16845 9-26,10-03,10-10,10-17-02 *455926 Buying? Seing? Times Community Newspapers' Classified Has It! Thousands of advertised items. Half a million readers. Outstanding results. 540-347-4222 Fax 689-1278 ii i NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE fractional interest in 10.3292 acres located in Hampton District, Rappahannock County, Virginia (Tax Map 27-29) In execution of a Deed of Trust dated December 14, 1995, recorded in Deed Book 219 at Page 523 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will, on Fnday. October 25, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., at the front doors of the courthouse of the County of Rappahannock, Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747, offer for sale at public to the highest bidder all of the right title and interest of Albert Wayne Gatewood in and to the following property with improvements thereon: 10.3292 acres, more or less, lying on the east side of Virginia secondary Route 622. being the residue of a certain tract of land containing 17.6268 acres, more or less, shown on a plat and survey by Rosa & France, Ltd., dated November 21,1972, and recorded in Deed Book 106, page 36; less and excepting therefrom a certain tract of land containing 7.2976 acres, more or less, described according to dead recorded in Deed Book 118, page 688, and having a street address of 20 Covington Lane, Washington, Virginia. Conveyance shall be with special warranty and shall be subject to all recorded and unrecorded liens, encumbrances, conditions, restrictions, leases and mechanics' and materialmen's liens, to the extent any of the foregoing may lawfully apply to the interest of the said Albert Wayne Gatewood in the Property being sold and take priority over the lien and security interest of the deed of trust being foreclosed in this sale. The foregoing shall not preclude the purchaser from acquiring the above described interest in the Property subject to such matters subordinate to the lien and security interest of such deed of trust or electing to have any subordinate matters extinguished by the foreclosure sale, in either case as the purchaser may elect and as may be permitted by law. Deposit of $500.00 cash or certified check shall be required to qualify as a bidder before the sale, except from the Noteholder. Deposit, without interest, is applied to the purchase price at settlement. Settlement will be held on or before 21 days after sale. Upon purchaser’s default, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property shall be resold at the nsk and costs of the defaulting purchaser. In the event the Trustee cannot convey to the purchaser the above described interest, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be rescinded and the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be the refund of the deposit. The balance of the purchase price shall be in cash or its equivalent. Settlement shall be at the offices of the Substitute Trustee or other mutually agreed location. The property and any improvements thereon shall be sold in “as is” condition without any warranties. The successful bidder shall assume all loss or damage to the property from and after the time of the sale. Purchaser shall be responsible for all costs of the conveyance, which shall be by special warranty, including but no limited to the preparation of the deed and the grantor’s tax. The sale is subject to such additional terms as the Trustee may announce at the time of sale. The purchaser will be required to sign a Memorandum of Sale incorporating all the terms of the sale. Written notice of this Trustees' Sale has been sent to the owners by certified mail in strict compliance with section 55-59.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. MICHAEL T. BROWN Substitute T rustee For Information Contact: Michael T. Brown, Substitute Trustee Law Office of Douglas K. 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The Healthy Garden Words to the water wise By Donna LaPr£ Special to the Rappahannock News Rain is soaking the ground just as I'm writing this column on how to garden successfully despite drought. Drought is something we’ve had a fair portion of the last five years and in the future, bountiful rainfall may not be something we can count on, yet there’s no need for gardeners to through in the trowel. I really think that nature is just very firmly tning to lead us back into balance in how we treat and care for the Earth. Gardeners have a major contribution to make in this rejuvenation process. Living in a rural county, many of us still know people who get their water from springs or who don’t have indoor plumbing. The majority of us, supplied with water from a well, may not be as acutely aware of water usage compared to people who haul their own H20, yet we are ever watchful. City dwellers receive bills for their water consumption, but here, a dry w ell is the bill nature sends us when groundwater is depleted. Indoor water conservation isn’t in this column’s purview, as much as it affects availability of water for gardening. Focusing on the garden, though, there are many practices which will create a sounder, healthier, drought resistant oasis. Water One of the most obvious solutions is to get some rain barrels. Sold in various sizes, ranging from approximately 30-75 gallons, rain barrels can collect an amazing amount of water in a very short time. We have two 55 gallon barrels, placed under downspouts which fill up in under an hour-not a feat to be sniffed at! These barrels, like most sold in catalogs, came with screened lids to keep away mosquito larvae, protect children and animals; spigots with an attached hose, an overflow hose and linking capability. With a linking system, multiple barrels can be connected to catch the overflow from the main barrel. Ten 75 gallon barrels could fill up with an inch or so of rain. For the do-it-yourself types, watertight whiskey barrels or large garbage cans may be outfitted with screens and spigots. Check out www. rainbarrelsandmore.com for these accessories. Most rain barrels need to be drained for the winter, so be sure to read product information carefully. Watering practices are also something to be looked at as conservation opportunities. Sprinkler watering is wasteful as is watering above plants with a hose. With the exception of leafy vegetables, which can benefit from a periodic misty sprinkle in hot midday, plants need to be watered at their roots. Base watering also helps to prevent leaf diseases. Using a watering can to water individual or groups of plants is more laborious, but much more effective. Small drip-irrigation systems, suitable for home gardens, are easy to find (Johnny’s and Seeds of Change) and especially good for leafy vegetables and fhiiting vegetables, such as squash, tomatoes and cucumbers. The drip irrigation trickles water at slow rate—about .15 gallons per hour. The hoses come with elbows, tees and couplers to configure to most any garden layout. Note: flowers and herbs should be chosen for the ability to withstand drought (more on that later) so if these plants are not holding up without lots of water, then perhaps the plant species in your garden need to be reconsidered and exchanged. Regardless of the kind of watering one prefers, it should be done on a rotational needs-be basis, once a week and early in the morning before the sun evaporates the moisture. Water deeply, but keep in mind that too frequent watering can cause just as many problems as too little water: the plants will not be able to adjust to weather extremes, being dependent upon artificial watering and will be unable to fend for themselves. Soil quality and treatment Soil quality is an important determining factor in availability to plants. A trace mineral and humus rich soil will attract and reserve far more moisture than a compacted, microbially deficient one. Poor, heavy soil may soak up some water initially, but will soon run off or evaporate: it won’t allow the water to pene( trate and settle at a deeper level, forming a reservoir for mos, sedums, zinnias, yarrows, aeastache, phlomis, linaria. plant roots. Compacted soil also won’t ^ encourage plant roots to grow deeply and thickly either, compounding the problem. So, examine your soil in midsummer—if it is not fairlv loose and crumbly to at least a depth of six inches, you may have some soil building work lianthus, nicotiana and the ^ Mediterranean foxgloves ( digitalis dubia, d.fer\ ruginea and d. V\ lanata). Many |\\ herbs, such as II I bronze fennel, 1 / clary sage, rose| J marv, lavender / and feverfew are drought-worthy, too. Think about plant anead in tne tall. Mulching is a very simple preventative measure for guarding against drought stress yet I still see lots of gardens with bare soil. Uncovered ground allows precious moisture to escape and leaves plant roots subject to withering heat. I've also heard the commonly held belief that mulch will encourage pest problems. It is true that more insects will burrow under mulch, but the beneficial insects that will be attracted to a mulched garden will happily gobble up those pests. A good, deep mulch of sixeight inches could make the critical difference in whether a garden survives or succumbs to drought. Straw is<jthe best mulch, being light reflective, permeable and a renewable resource. It looks great in a vegetable garden, though not everyone will like the look of it in the perennial border. Shredded bark could be used, though less effective than straw, and if mixed with compost or rotted horse manure, will be very good for feeding the soil and building tilth. Dried grass clippings are okay, but not often had in sufficient quantities. I have nothing to recommend for pebble, rubber and dyed wood mulches—they score 0 on the environmental scale! Spacing plants more closely together and planting in tiered heights will also help to shade and protect the soil’s surface. This intensive planting is best supported by a very fertile and humus-y soil. Plant selection The plant species and varieties chosen for the garden are important, too. Start off with healthy plants, preferably ones not raised with chemicals, growth stimulants and wetting agents. These plants have already been weakened by artificial growing means and usually do not have good stress response, just as people with compromised immune systems and poor nutrition have difficulty fending off disease and stress related illness. Look for tried and true old fashioned varieties of flowers and vegetables, ones that have been traditionally grown in similar climates: the South, Mediterranean Europe, Turkey, etc.. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange has wonderful varietal seeds of melons, collards, tomatoes, beans, com and other vegetables traditionally grown in the South. Native plants, both native to this region and the prairie states are wonderfully tough and adaptive. Consider planting liatris, coneflowers, milkweeds and penstemons. The native roses (rosa Carolina, r.virginia, r.setigerum and r.nitida) are a must for rose lovers. Other flowers that practically flourish in drought are cos ing more tender, moistureneedy plants in areas which receive afternoon shade or only choosing these kinds of plants for spring bloom and planting tougher, heat loving plants for summer. Provide shade nets for all but the most sun loving vegetables. Above all, remember that incorporating any of these suggestions will improve the drought resistance of your garden, but that the groundwater soil, plants and atmosphere are all connected and best results will come by gardening to restore the proper, natural function of all these connections. Imagine that you are rain, a reticent guest that must be wooed and encouraged to visit. Would you feel welcome to a place where people complained of “bad weather” every time it rained? Would you want to stay in hard soil or where there was chemical use and a disregard for the preciousness of water, the life-giver? Of course not! The most inviting place to visit would be one where gardens and land are clean and soil is rich, where there is mulch, lots of trees and vegetation, where rain barrels and water wise gardeners are waiting with open arms. Donna LaPre welcomes questions and comments and may be reached at dopray@earthlink.net or in care of the Rappahannock News, PO. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747. Real J Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. James W. Martin and others to Thomas F. Reid, parcel L, lot 11, Deborah-Helen Estates. $55,000. Barbara S. Williams to Samuel Cliffton and wife, 3241 square feet, Town of Sperryville, Piedmont District. $125,000. James Ronald Dodson and wife to Jeff Green, .1056 acre, Piedmont District. $10,000. Thelma M. Martin to Deborah A. Wharton, 2.0020 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Deborah A. Wharton to Kenneth William Giles and wife, 2.0020 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Ken McFarlane Smith, Receiver to Travis S. Turman and others, 38.8306 acres, Hawthorne District. $43,200. Elizabeth Lee-Harris and husband to William Reynolds and wife, 16.2368 acres, Piedmont District. $120,000. Contemporary cedar home 3 BR/2BA on 29.19. acres. Beautiful exposed beams and tongue & groove ceilings. Custom made kitchen cabinets and vanity. Large windows, front and rear deck. $385,000 Exceptional lot 18+/- acres in Rappahannock County partially open and wooded. 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