Rappahannock News, July 10, 2003

jjod mo 5° 3m o zoo 03 O C3> 3>0 ** I <0 O ft M o Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2003 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents =H M 125th Year... No. 28 There’s a bear out there! Rappahannock News photo/Jan Clatterbuck EVIDENCE: Doug Bruton, who lives on Aaron Mountain Road, picks up a drainage pipe which had been dug up in his yard by a black bear last week - ^ Bear roams Aaron Mountain By Jan Clatterbuck Special to the Rappahannock News Residents of Aaron Mountain recently have reported seeing a black bear roaming their Rappahannock County neighborhood. In some cases the bear has been mostly a nuisance, but in others it has actually caused property damage. Bears have been sighted on properties there for the past two years. Last week Doug and Ginny Bruton who live on Aaron Mountain Road had a strange thing happen. When Mrs. Bruton went out to her flower garden to pull some weeds last Friday, she noticed that a vine which had been growing up the side of the house was lying on the ground. Then her husband discovered a drainage pipe, buried under dirt, had been dug up. James and Alvin Grigsby, who were making hay on the Bruton’s property, also had See BEAR, Page A6 Owner objects to farm winery tax By Naomi Smoot-Kimbi.e Special to the Rappahannock News The owner of a local winery has challenged the legitimacy of recent legislation by the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors requiring a county alcohol license for all local breweries distilleries and wineries. A1 Kellert of Gray Ghost Winery in Amissville told the board at its -July 7 meeting that his farm should be exempt from such a tax. He said that as a farm winery he should be thought of in the same manner as any other agricultural producer. “If you’re taxing everyone,” Kellert said, “we’ll pay the tax, but to specifically address it to the farm winery is prejudice to that form of agriculture.” Farm wineries, he said, are required by law to produce at least 51 percent of the fruit they use on site. In addition a total of 75 percent of their fruit must be from Virginia glowers. Furthermore, all farm wineries must be able to demonstrate that they can harvest and make their own wine.-. These regulations, he said, make his winery a form of agriculture. See SUPERVISORS, Page A6 Gray Ghost Winery owner Al Kellert Appalachian Trail ‘grueling’ for hikers on the ‘Coaster’ By Scott Cissel Rappahannock News Staff Writer Appalachian Trail thru-hikers encounter one of the most challenging parts of the 2,200mile-long footpath in Loudoun County. Known as “The Roller Coaster,” this strenuous stretch is located along the knobs and hollows of the mountainside, along 13 miles that extends from Ashby Gap at U.S. 50 to Snickers Gap at Route 7. It has several thousand feet of elevation change with several 500-foot climbs. It was near the Loudoun border with Clarke County that a young woman died of cardiac arrest last week on an outing with an outdoor school from Georgia. Reports of the 15-yearold’s death said she was short of breath before going into cardiac arrest. “It’s a place to take it slow - it’s grueling with constant ups and downs” said Laurie Pottiger, a longtime employee of the Appalachian Trail Conference in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Pottiger, who once hiked the length of the trail, recommends that “Coaster” hikers should be conservative with distances and drink plenty of water, especially during summer months. For many hikers on the “Coaster” several stream crossings and two hostels along the difficult route offer rest and respite for the weary. Thru-hiker Bob Eaheart of Springfield stopped at Bear’s Den Hostel on Monday for a lunch break and and a pint of ice cream. He's already hiked nearly 1,000 miles of trail that begins on,Springer Mountain, Ga., and ends atop Mount Katahdin. Maine. “Wet,” he said of his experience so far. "Yon can’t get to Maine if you don’t hike in the rain.” In March, Eaheart retired from 20 years of civilian work with the U.S. Marine Corps in Quantico and decided to fulfill the hiking dream he’s had since he was a teen. He’s lost 13 pounds since starting in May, and his main concern is not losing too much weight. Eaheart is about 120 miles from the halfway point of the trail at Prince Grove Furnace. Pa., where hikers encounter “The Half-Gallon Challenge,” an ice cream eating tradition i store beside the trail. County receives grant for bullet resistant vests —T By Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Writer Sen. George Allen (R-Va.) has announced that the U. S. Department of Justice recently awarded Rappahannock County and 112 other jurisdictions grants for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests. “Keeping law enforcement officers safe is key to keeping our families and communities safe,” said Allen. “It is reassuring to know that cities and counties across our Commonwealth will be privy to this new equipment. . . .” Rappahannock received $1,470.21 r See VESTS, Page A2 Meetings • On Thursday, July 10, the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall on Gay Street. • On Thursday, July 16 the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the county courthouse on Gay Street. Sen. George Allen (R-Va.) How to protect streams and watersheds By Beverly Hunter Special to the Rappahannock News There are a great many ways in to protect and restore streams near homes, farms, forests and communities. The following suggestions are a beginning. To learn more, come to the July 12 “Stream Treasures of Rappahannock” outing and picnic at Hearthstone School on Route 211 west of Sperryville. Here are ways to protect and improve the vegetative buffer: • Promote dense vegetation to reduce runoff and trap contaminants. • Stop mowing and cutting vegetation down to within at least 35 feet of a stream. Vegetation helps to hold the bank in place and slow the flow of water into the stream. • Restore vegetative buffers by planting native species of grasses, shrubs and trees See STREAMS, Page A6 Photo courtesy of Beveriy Hunter CONTRAST: The steep, eroded left bank of this stream contrasts with the vegetation-covered right bank. A buffer of trees and shrubs protects the steep right bank, while mowed pasture on the left bank allows rap'd runoff and erosion, depositing sediments here and downstream. New pastor 'x Father Robert J. DeMartino has been appointed the new pastor of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. See Pag6 A2. v Mrs. Virginia Meet the newly-crowned Mrs. Virginia who wears another hat, that of school teacher. See Page A5. A day in the country Sixteen D.C. school children spend a day at a county farm and enjoy a hay ride. See Page B1. ‘Diana’s Diner’ Jett Dickerson is cool/ and manager of a new restaurant which opened recently in Sperryville. See Page B1.

People Washington teen earns highest Girl Scout award Katie ones It’s a boy Jeff and Peggy Sabol of Bluemont, Va., are proud to announce the arrival of a son, Ethan Edward Sabol born April 22. Ethan was bom at Fauquier Hospital and weighed six pounds and 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. He was welcomed home by his big brother, Joshua. Maternal grandparents are George and Eva Stephenson of Sperryville. Paternal ^. grandparents are J taroiyn Sabol of Castleton and the late E u - gene Sabol. Katie Giles, a Girl Scout from Washington, has earned the Gold Award, the highest achievement given by the Girl Scouts of the USA. She received her award from the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council last month. She has been in Girl Scouting for 13 years and is a Senior Girl Scout in Troop 929. Giles is the daughter of C.E. and Pat Giles. She will be a senior this fall at Rappahannock County High School. Her Gold Award advisor and troop leader is Karen Alexander of Flint Hill. Achieving the Gold Award takes true commitment and dedication. The Girl Scout Gold Award is earned by fulfilling requirements that recognize a Nethers receives award Clifton J. Nethers. 85, of Amissville recently was awarded the Continuous Member Certificate by the Warrenton American Legion. The certificate presented by Post Adjutant John H. Sinclair and Post Commander Robert K. Martin stated: “And be it further known that such record of consistent loyalty to the American Legion Merits the honor of being cited as an outstanding contributor to the accomplishments of the programs of the American Legion." Nethers has been a member in good standing continuously for 55 years. Emily Sims graduates Emily Sims, an anthropology major, graduated May 25 from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash., with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She is a graduate of Rappahannock County High School and the daughter of George Sims of Sperryville and Christine Antram of Culpeper. 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Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. ^Subscriptions are $22.00 a, year in Rappfihannock; $29.95 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER- Send address changes to Rappahannock News, RO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 Senior Girl Scout’s commitment to excellence as she develops leadership skills and personal values to meet present and future challenges in her life. To earn the Gold Award, Giles had to prove her leadership abilities by designing and carrying out a plan of activities that included community service, career exploration and specialized interest projects. Giles completed a special project to meet the requirements for volunteer community service. For her Gold Award service project, Giles organized a school supplies drive to meet the needs of foster children who are removed from their homes on an emergency basis and are lacking the necessary tools for school. Clifton J. Nethers She successfully requested donations of book bags, backpacks, supplies and personal items from local organizations and individuals which provided 20 backpacks to the local social services department. “I learned that I can organize and contribute my community resources for a common good,” explained Giles of her service project. “I worked hard at learning to ask others for donations and to convince them that the goal was worthy of their support.” Aileen’s annual picnic Former Aileen Company employees will gather for their annual picnic on Saturday, July 19 at noon at the Flint Hill carnival grounds. All former employees are encouraged to attend and bring a covered dish and a beverage to share. For more information, call Joyce Pullen at 987-8091. Boys’ basketball schedule The Rappahannock County High School gym will be open on Tuesdays arid Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning July 15. RCHS students, grades eight through 12, may attend. The Rappahannock Panthers Boys’ Basketball Camp is tentatively scheduled for the end of August. Dates and times will be made available in the upcoming weeks. Questions may be directed to Coach Gary Settle at the Athletic Department, 987-8104. FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets against termites, fleas, ticks and other pests. PermaTreal 540-829-0000 www.PermaTreat.com pest AND TERMITE CONTROL Father Robert J. DeMartino St. Peter’s Catholic Church has new pastor By Renate C hapman Special to the Rappahannock News Father Robert J. DeMartino has recently been appointed administrator of St. Peter Mission in Washington. A native of New York City, he has been a longtime resident of Falls Church, and since his ordination in 1992, he has served in Catholic parishes in Mount Vernon, Clifton and Falls Church. He is happy to be in Rappahannock County and looks forward to serving his new congregation and making friends in the communi Students inducted into National Honor Society Twenty-two students were inducted into the National Honor Society at a ceremony at the Rappahannock County High School on June 10. They are: senior,Krystal Heflin; juniors, Julia Baumgardner, Bobbie Jo Brown and Daniel Pierson; sophomores Morgan Blubaugh, Elbe DoddVests From Page A1 for the purchase of these vests which is part of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program under the Justice Department. “We’re in the process of ordering them,” said SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE . <w.rri — - ^ « — _ _ _ _ _ s A V E S A V E 10% OFF ALL DRIVEWAYS!! 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New abortion restrictions, DUI fines now in effect By Dominic Bonaiuto Rappahannock News Writer Two new limits on abortion became law July 1. • Minors wall have to obtain written parental consent before having an abortion performed. Up until now, doctors only had to notify the parents. • In addition, the controversial procedure known as late-term or partial-birth abortion became illegal in Virginia. The restrictions won approval from the Republicanled General Assembly earlier this year over the objections of Democratic Gov. Mark Warner. New driving laws have also taken effect. As part of a new crackdown on alcohol-related traffic deaths, a series of mandatory minimuirL fines and punishments have been implemented. Anyone charged with driving under the influence will now face a $250 fine for the first offense, $500 for the second and $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense. In addition, the new law carries a mandatory five-day jail sentence for anyone convicted of driving under the influence with a passenger who is 17 years old or younger. The new laws also target juveniles convicted of underage drinking and driving, by imposing an automatic driver’s license suspension for those with a blood alcohol level of .02 or higher. Another law limits the number of fellow teen-aged passengers for drivers under the age of 18 to one person for the first year of their provisional license. The limit then goes up to three fellow teens until the driver is 18 years old. More than one violation of the passenger restrictions or of the juvenile curfew could result in the suspension of a provisional license of up to six months. The Department of Motor Vehicles is also changing the look of driver’s licenses and photo identifications, which will no longer display Social Security numbers. The switch to a DMV-issued customer identification number is aimed at curbing the likelihood of identify theft. West Nile Virus threatens Virginia’s horse population The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services warns horse owners that West Nile Virus could pose threats to horses in the state. Health officials have found cases of West Nile Virus-positive birds from several areas of the state, including Blackstone, Tidewater and the counties of Fauquier and Pittsylvania. The increased rainfall this year has resulted in an abundance of puddles and flooded ditches, which could make 2003 a very bad year for West Nile Virus, especially as temperatures warm up significantly and Virginia continues to get occasional rains. All of the equine encephalitis viruses, which include West Nile Virus as well as Eastern Equine Encephalitis, follow a similar pattern of residing most of the year in wild bird or mammal hosts and becoming a problem only when there are enough mosquitoes present to transmit the virus from the wild bird reservoir into horses or people. This pattern is related to rainfall and temperature, which have been favorable for the production of mosquitoes in the past few weeks. Typical symptoms of encephalitis include staggering, circling, depression, loss of appetite and sometimes fever and blindness. There is no cure for these diseases, which can kill anywhere from 30 percent to 90 percent of the horses infected. Humans cannot become infected by handling an infected horse; however, the presence of an infected horse in the area indicates that mosquitoes carry Mosquito ing these viruses are present and pose a threat to humans. Vaccines are available to prevent both of these diseases in horses. 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Although the national annual inflation rate is only about two percent, tuition at all state-run schools of higher learning will rise about 19 percent on average. The total for tuition and fees combined — the amount students will see on their college bill — will rise about 15 percent, since fees will increase at a slower pace. The double-digit increase is the second of its kind in two years. Legislative cuts in higher education, put in place two years ago to help close the multi-billion-dollar gap in the state budget, have forced universities and colleges to hike tuition to make up for the loss of state funds. In May, the George Mason University Board of Visitors voted to raise annual tuition and fees for fulltime in-state undergraduate , students from $4,416 (the amount in fall 2002) to $5,112 (the fall 2003 price). That's a $696 increase, or about 16 percent. Out-of-state students will pay more than three times that amount, or J $14,952 per annum. All tuition and fee increases take effect this fall. Summer session rates have also gone up to $216 per credit for in-state undergraduates (an 8-percent increase) and to $619 per credit for out-of-state undergrads (a 5.3-percent rise). Officials at Northern Virginia Community College, which maintains campuses in Annandale, Alexandria, Manassas, Loudoun and Woodbridge, also said tuition increases are forthcoming. Starting in the fall, tuition and fees will rise to $63.58 per credit for fulltime students who live in the state. That’s an increase of about 12.5 percent from last year's amount of $56.54. Tuition and fees for outof-state students will grow from $202.47 to $211.03 per credit — an increase of 4.2 percent. Summer session prices will remain at their current levels until the fall. Ebb and flow The history of Virginia's tuition rates over the last decade or so can probably be best described as a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. In-state undergraduates saw their tuition rise at a fast clip in the early part of the 1990s. Tuition increases in 1994 were plugged at 3 percent, and. from 19961998, tuition was frozen. Students received a substantial break in fiscal year 2000. when tuition rates were rolled back 20 percent and then frozen yet again from 2000 to 2002. With the recently announced increases, tuition now is about what it was in 1997. Because of recent boorhand-bust economic cycles, many recent graduates paid substantially less for their education than other students who attended the same school a few years earlier or a couple of years afterward. “In 2000, you had a situation in which seniors paid less (in their final year) than in their freshman year,” said Dan Hix, acting finance and policy director of the State Council of Higher Education. Peter Blake. Virginias deputy secretary of education. was resigned to accepting what seems to be an economic reality. “That, I'm afraid, is the nature of economic cycles," he said. “I think you will see this ebb and flow." The commonwealth of Virginia does maintain a rainy-dav fund as part of its general fund to help pay for the running of state government when hard times bring substantial revenue shortfalls. “The cuts to higher education could have been much deeper if not for the rainyday fund.” Blake said. He also said the Virginia General Assembly earlier this year allocated an additional $4.5 million for financial aid for a total of $71.3 million to help poorer students make their college payments. "Virginia, unlike many states, has made a good commitment to financial aid." Blake said. 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-ftappaijannocfe J&etosEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Mary Ann Kuhn, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street. Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: makuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2003 Our View About Mills & Makela At first this editorial was only going to be about Wesley Mills, but then, he is where he is publicly because of Ron Makela. We have received a number of letters to the editor about Mills. More will be published next week. They are urging Mills, currently chairman of the Rappahannock County School Board, to run as a writein candidate for the School Board, after he was disqualified for violating the state election law. We join with those voices. We do not hold Mills in disdain. Far from it. We saw the court drama when he unhesitatingly stepped up to the plate and pleaded guilty last week. We saw how he was overwhelmed by the fact he felt he let everyone down. We do not criticize Ron Makela for checking into Mills' petitions and learning that they all were not witnessed properly to make them valid. This is a political campaign and each candidate wants to win. No doubt, if Mills had learned the same information about Makela, he would have brought it to the attention of the registrar. Everybody's antertnaeds up during a campaign. We also witnessed Mills at the courthouse and there is no doubt in our mind he was sincerely unforgiving of himself. It is time now to move on. Mills has cried in public. Makela has made his mea culpas to us for having to be the person who first disclosed this unhappy state of affairs. Time can be unforgiving and painful until we give it more space and then it slowly begins to bring us back to the way it was. In a way. And in a way, maybe Wesley Mills did let us down somewhat. And maybe Ron Makela was a competitor who brought news we didn't want to hear. Point is, let's move forward, for the candidates and the voters. And, should Mills decide to run as a write-in, may the voters say who they want to be the winner in all this. Reader says: 'Actions speak louder than words' It was disturbing to read last week’s front page news story about the disqualified candidate. I was not at all bothered by the way the article was written. I thought Mary Ann Kuhn did a splendid job relaying the details and circumstances surrounding the story. What I am upset at is the 'cause'' of this story. / Mr. Makela said he respects Mr. Mills. If he truly did respect Mr. Mills as he said he does, he would not have done things the way he did. He should have gone straight to Mr. Mills upon discovering anything suspect about his petition. When confronted with his oversight, Mr. Mills would have done the right thing even if it resulted in a conclusion like the one he was put through. Now we have to ask ourselves "the" question. Was Mr. Makela’s action of going to the authorities first best serving Mr. Mills interests or his own? The Jackson School Board seat warrants the consideration of others. 1 I only hope Mr. Mills is not too discouraged to consider running as a write-in. All public offices would greatly benefit with men of integrity. You will certainly get my vote. Tom Eberman Amissville Rappahannock Today Photo courtesy of Richard Lykes Friends and neighbors who live in the Town of Washington and their houseguests gathered on the lawn of Avon Hall on Friday to celebrate the Fourth of July with a picnic lunch. While the turnout was nowhere near the thousands who came from the county and region to the day-long festivities and fireworks from years past, a good time was had by all. Letters ‘Let’s have a write-in for Wesley Mills’ I read with a great deal of interest the presentation by Mary Ann Kuhn in the Thursday, July 3 Rappahannock News about two candidates who were disqualified from the race and their names will not appear on the Nov. 4 ballot. Apparently one of them, Wesley Mills, was disqualified and fined $500 with no jail time because one of his petitions was not witnessed properly by either himself or his authorized representative. In fairness to Mr. Mills and the other disqualified candidate Todd Brown, maybe the registrar should call all of the individuals on the various candidates’ list to verify if their signatures were witnessed properly by either the candidate or his authorized representative so we don’t have to count chads like they did in Florida last year. I called Nancy Newlin, Registrar, Rappahannock County, the morning of July 7. She informed me that if Wesley Mills decided to run he could be declared a write in candidate. Come on Jackson District. Let’s rally behind Wesley Mills and write his name in on the Nov. 4 ballot to show the ones who are trying to discredit Mr. Mills’ integrity that Jackson District is behind him all the way. May God bless you Wes. Vivian N. Yancey Amissville ‘Many hope’ Wes Mills will pursue a write-in campaign In response to last Week’s article in the Rappahannock News concerning Wes Mills and his run for a school board seat, Wes needs to know that those of us who know anything about him also know that he is a very kind, thoughtful and sincere gentleman who serves his country, church and many children in the community every day of his life. He has no problem with integrity. Many of us in Rappahannock and beyond hope Mr. Mills will vigorously pursue a write-in campaign! Bill Payne Amissville ‘We will continue to do our very best for the children’ riihis past year the X Rappahannock County School system has had many problems to face and many hard decisions to make. The death of Franklin Warner, StonewallHawthorne’s dedicated board member, was indeed a devastating blow, but we have moved on and filled that seat with Sharon Kilpatrick. Working together we will continue to do our very best for all the children of Rappahannock County. We have been guided by Wesley Mills, Chairman of our board, a leader of the highest moral standards, integrity above reproach, always putting others first, especially the children and working with the superintendent and board to make Rappahannock Schools the best in the state. And we are succeeding. Both schools are now accredited, thanks to hard working dedicated teachers, administrators, staff and retiring superintendent Helen Williams. With a new superinten dent, Dr. “Bob” Chappel, we are looking forward to more good things “For The Children.” I only ask the citizens of this beautiful county to support us in our role as your School Board representative. Aline B. Johnson Vice Chairman Rappahannock School Board, Piedmont District Bloodmobile co-chairs thank blood donors We would like to thank all of those who came out to support the Red Cross Bloodmobile at the Washington Fire Hall on Wednesday, June 25. The Red Cross collected 15 usable pints of blood. For those who were unable to donate this time, please be aware that surrounding communities are having Blood Drives during July and Aug. Perhaps you can donate the gift of life at one of these bloodmobiles as the summer months are always slow donor months for the Red Cross. We look forward to seeing you donate again in Little Washington in December. We also thank Mrs. Robert Burns for bringing in homemade bread for the donors and Stacey Bailey for helping out in the canteen. Bloodmobile Co-Chairs Marie Riedel and Marie Davis Washington From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News Down Memory Lane 53 YEARS AGO July 6, 1950 Dr. Edward Whitfield Brown, 92, one of the county’s best-loved country doctors, died Sunday, July 2 at his home in Washington. Dr. Brown came to Rappahannock County in 1888 during the horse and buggy days to begin the practice of medicine. He was more than just the family physician, he was a personal- friend of the family, willing to be of service at any hour of the day or night, ministering tp the needs of the sick alqpg the highways and byways in all kinds of weather. Dr. Brown was mayor of the town of Washington and one of the diredors of the Rappahannock National Bank. Mac’s Place in Washington and Buck Brown’s Highway Garage, about two miles from Washington on the Spenyville Road, were entered late Saturday night and robbed. Missing items at Mac’s Place, where a broken window indicated means of thieves’ entrance, were: two radios, several cases of beer some wine and» about $3 in cash. Sheriff J. W. Critzer believes that several persons must be working together. 's State Trooper W. A. Buntin has sent the broken windowpane from Mac’s Place to Richmond for detecting fingerprints. Miss Margaret Compton was handed the winner’s prize at the Spelling Bee Friday evening in the high school auditorium, Washington. ^ Mrs. James M. Lillard recently purchased a lot from Mrs. G. C. Wayland in Washington and plans are underway for the construction of a five-room bungalow on the lot. George W. Hawkins of Sperryville is the contractor for the construction of the house. 25 YEARS AGO July 6, 1978 v Reinforcements in Rappahannock’s war against thistles are on the way. County Extension agent Rap Owings plans to travel across the mountain to Warren County and to pick up armies of Rhinocyllus conicus, a thistle weevil that feeds only on the plant pest, for release here. Suburbanites driving through rural areas oooh and aaah over the delicate purple flowers that have sprung up in fields and along road sides. Fanners see the tall prickly stalks and shudder. Valuable pasture is lost when thistles occur.One thistle plant to 16 square feet reduces pasture yields an average of 23 percent or 470 pounds of dry forage per are. „ Shehandoah National Park Superintendent Robert Jacobsen has announced the Park’s decision to cancel further consideration of the proposed land exchange of 442acres of privately owned land in Greene County for 405 acres in Shenandoah National Park in Rappahannock and Warren counties. According to Jacobsen, the decision to abandon plans for the Jrfnd transfer came about as a result of “strongly held and eloquently expressed feelings” against the swap. Phil Butten of Washington, outgoing president of the Rappahannock Lions Club, has been named zone chairman. 10 YEARS AGO Blame it on the heat and humidity. “It was too hot to eat,” said Roger Roach, chief of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department. The fire chief was referring to the slow food sales during the Fourth of July festivities at Washington. Food sales from the firemen’s booth during that weekend account for as much as 25 percent of the fire department’s budget. '' Roach was hoping for sales of about $18,000 bubthe actual amount was closer to $14,000. The heat didn’t stop the many activities, including^origs by Ann Carroll, two performances by the Trapezoids, a bicycle parade with Uncle Sam and horse-drawn * -'wagon rides to the library’s book sale. Chrissy Weakley, Sperryville, was named Miss Independence, with Naomi Smoot runner-up. " COMPILED BY MARY ANN KUHN July 7, 1993

Or roxes and wineberries and summer in the country New Mrs. Virginia brings crown home by James G. Brown Special to the Rappahannock News Its July and after months of worry and hard work raising their litters, vixens all over Rappahannock County have begun to declare their freedom. They are leaving the young foxes to fend for themselves and are going off to regain their strength and independence. I've been watching two youngsters that have decided to take their chances in the fields on either side of old Route 211 on the edge of the Tbwn of Washington, between the firehouse and the Black Kettle. The first night I saw them, the smaller of the two couldn't decide what to do as I approached. Even as I pulled alongside, rolled do\Vn my window and stopped, it stood on the edge of the pavement and looked nervously up at me. "Now, what am I going to do with you?" I asked, just to make conversation. I still have the bad work habits I acquired in college, so these little guys have to put up with my passing through their territory in the wee small hours when they thought that they had the road to themselves. I have caught them cavorting or commuting on the road on numerous occasions these past two weeks and they are getting better in their disappearing acts. Last night as my headlights approached, the larger one jumped nimbly over a row of weeds into the darkness while my little friend laid down in the grass on the shoulder of the road, a pair of velvet ears protruding over the grass. It would be fun to think it was their Momma I saw this morning but I saw somebody's Momma, moving in and out of the brambles along a hedgerow. Our neighbor Barbara had told me where to find the best patch of wineberries on the farm and I was determined to get them, but the vixen apparently had the same idea. When she saw me she didn't stick around to exchange recipes but there was no doubt from the many bare yellow cores on the brambles that some prime fruit left with her. The first clue of the treat in store for the taster of a wineberry is that it comes wrapped. None of the nude basking of its lesser cousins like raspberries or blackberries. It isn't until a wineberry. begins to ripen that it emerges from its sheath and starts the trip across the red spectrum, from yellow and orange red to blue and purple red. The second clue is that you have to be patient. Eat it too TREMENDOUS SELECTION Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! 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If there are any berries left, a compote for creme caramel might be interesting. Rubus phoenicolasius (read "wineberry") was introduced to America from Japan in 1890 as part of a breeding program to improve the quality of our domestic raspberries. One version of the story holds that it was some fellow in Maryland who brought it in. The wineberry brambles with their fast growth and tenacious spiny shoots are enough to drive you to distraction. That is unless you are among those who enjoy the fruit. The fox is the sure winner in the wineberry debate. Fruit in July, safe passage the rest of the summer when the fields have been mowed and are open for comfort and, to round out his diet, the prospect of rabbits and rodents that also make the brambles home. Of course foxes have other troubles, like people who interrupt their routine when they should be home in bed, but overall, as the flies drone lazily into the Dog Days, July leaves us with the feeling that things are as they should be. . 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On June 14, each contestant met with three judges for a 10-minute interview session. Deignan was asked about her hobby, collecting Barbie dolls. Her answer? “It’s a very extensive collection of Barbies that are still in the boxes. God has blessed me with a boy so the Barbies will stay in the box and they will stay in mint condition,” she recalled. At Sunday’s pageant, Deignan was asked other questions, including, “How' do you define success in your family, business and yourself?" The Gainesville mother responded that success in her family is reached “when everyone is happy and the house is clean.” In her day care and preschool business, success means that pupils are happy and the parents continue to enroll their children. And in herself? “When at the end of the day I can look at myself in the mirror and say to myself, ‘today was a good day,’ “ she said. Later in the evening, Deignan won the swimsuit competition in a classic white one-piece halter-top bathing suit. “For me to win (the swimsuit competition) was just a compliment and a shock,” she said. “I thought, ‘I guess I can’t be greedy. I guess. I'm going home to Gainesville and that will be enough.' And then when I won 'the pageant', it was a huge shock." Deignan will compete for the Mrs. America title in Las Vegas later this summer. Fit to represent Virginia The new Mrs. Virginia is a Maryland native who lives in the Virginia Oaks subdivision with her husband Dan and their 6-vear-old son, J. Griffin, who just graduated from kindergarten at the Wakefield School. Deignan said she entered the Mrs. Virginia competition, in part as a New Year’s resolution and in part to give her a platform in which to voice her endorsement of the three F's: fitness, finance and friendship. 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Streams From Page A1 along the stream and around the pond. • Learn about native plants and use them where appropriate. Avoid introducing invasive non-native species in your riparian zone, such as Autumn Olive, Japanese honeysuckle. Crown Vetch, Ailanthus (Tree of Heaven) and fescue grass species. (The Virginia State Department of Conservation and Recreation provides helpful lists of native plants and their uses, at http://www.dcr. tate. va.us/dnh/natvripa.htm). • Restore eroded stream banks with help from a professional; • Leave wood and other natural materials in the stream. • Don’t straighten channels or place rubble or rip-rap on Bear From Page A1 noticed the damage but thought the Brutons were working on something. When the Brutons asked the Grigsbys about the damage, they all re-examined the damage. They agreed that it was a bear because they saw the paw prints on the side of the cottage. The bear, however, was never actually seen. The Brutons believe that the bear may have been looking for ants since bears like to eat ants, they said. The only evidence left behind was the paw print of the bear on the side of stream banks. Around home and farm • If your yard is well drained, direct the water from your downspouts and paved areas to a grassy spot. The grass will slow down the water, giving time for the soil to absorb it. • Use gravel or bark instead of pavement for paths and driveways. v • Build rain gardens as an alternative to curbs, gutters and storm sewers. The combination of plants, soil, and mulch works as a filter for the first “flush” of stormwater that washes off driveways, roads and roofs at the beginning of a rain. • When anyone does any disturbing of the earth, always observe state and local ordinances and get proper permits. • Plan new construction away from existing streams and wetlands. the Bruton's cottage. Mary Settle, also from Aaron Mountain, said she saw a black bear on her property last year. It attacked and ate several of her chickens and ducks. The bear was also seen in her dog pen eating dog food. She said that the bear came back several times last year, but she hasn’t seen it yet this year. Jim and Beverly Massie, who named their home “Aaron Hill,” said that all of their plastic bird feeders were destroyed by a bear last year. They have seen a bear several times this year. About three weeks ago the Massies were driving up their driveway when they saw a black bear standing on its hind • Keep grass clippings away from streams. • Locate compost piles on flat surfaces away from streams or drainage areas. Keep animal waste away from streams, riparian areas, ponds and paved areas. • Minimize use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Learn with others The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) offers many resources for learning with and from others in Virginia. Their waterways site on the is a great starting point: httpy/www.dcr.state. va.usAvaterways/index.htm. The Rappahannock Friends and Lovers of Our Watershed (RappFLOW) is a local grassroots organization in the county: Its members are learning together through activities such as the Stream Treasures forum this coming Saturday at Hearthstone School. Take advantage of federal. legs at a bird feeder. As the Massies got closer the sound of their car drove the bear away. The bird feeder was destroyed. The Massies had replaced all the plastic feeders with wooden feeders hoping that they would stand a better chance with the bear. Just last week they were sitting at dinner one evening around 7:30 when Mrs. Massie looked out the window and saw a black figure in their driveway. Thinking it was her grandchildren’s black lab, she went to the window and was surprised to see that it was a black bear. The Massies then went to the porch to see the bear more closely. Mr. Massie clapped his hands trying to scare it away. Mrs. Massie said that the state, and private support for a restoration project The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District can provide information and assistance concerning several different assistance programs, such as the CREP (Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program) and various Best Management Practices (BMP) cost-sharing programs. Adopt-a-Stream Adopt a local stream and take care of it year ‘round. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation manages a statewide litter education and clean up campaign. Join the 82 groups already participating and help Virginia add to the 238 stream, river and shoreline miles that have already been adopted. You can call 1-877-42 WATER to request an information and *£gistration packet or visit: www. dcr. state. va. us/s w/a dopt. h tm. bear was probably passing through to go to another place on Aaron Mountain and was just more or less checking things out as it went on its way. Game warden Jim Bankston said he has gotten “many complaints" about bears destroying property. He advised people to keep their birdfeeders clean and the grill clean so bears can’t smell the food. One of the reasons people are seeing more bears now, he said, is because the mating season is between June and July. The game warden has a pamphlet for the public entitled, “When Bears Become a Nuisance.” For more information on black bears, visit the web site: www.dgif.state.va.us. DIRECT FROM HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA: THE FURNITURE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD “MUST RAIS qrPF.niBLE BARGAINS! factory DIRECT MANlIFACTURESJgEED C ASH IMMEDIATELY! YOU SAVE PLUS...SHOP SENSATIONAL REDUCTIONS ON factory CLOSEOUTS, ONEOF-A KIND & MORE! Torres. FRI. SAT l(K7l SUNDAY 12-6 CLOSED MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY PUBLIC NOTICE Due to the recent bankruptcies of several major furniture retailers, furniture manufactures have been left with millions of dollars of home furnishings to liquidate. 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LIMITED QUANTITIES • FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! * y \ Supervisors From Page A1 and less like a commercial winery. Kellert said that Rappahannock is the only county that he has heard of which places such a tax on farm wineries. He added that in other areas that attempted to implement similar taxes, such legislation was found to be in conflict with state law. He cited Green County as an example. One local winery there spoke up when local taxes were considered. They sent their concerns to the Attorney General who sided on their behalf, stating that Virginia law does not allow a local tax on farm wineries. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke explained that the law says local taxes can be placed on wineries and distilleries unless they are mentioned in a later code which states monetary limits on certain taxes. In this code a limit is set for what can be charged for a brewery and regular winery. However farm wineries are not mentioned. Luke said that he took this to mean that there was no limit on the amount of tax on such an establishment. He said that the Attorney General however, had apparently interpreted this absence to mean that no tax could be placed on a farm winery. Luke also noted that he has not seen anything about the Green County case. The topic brought about contention among board members. Bob Anderson said that he had voted against the tax for this very reason when they had initially discussed it. He feels that it is not fair to tax one form of agriculture and not others. Board Member Roger Welch felt differently saying, “There is a big difference between selling alcoholic beverages and selling a bushel of hay.” The board decided that a final decision will be made at its September meeting. Rural historic districts In another matter, Bob Dennis, resident of the Stonewall District, brought concerns before the board about the possible creation of a Rural Historic District near Flint Hill. Board member Bryant Lee wished to Find out the amount of restrictions that such a label would put on landowners in the area. County Administrator John McCarthy responded by saying such a district would merely be a label and would not require restrictions. He said that while most people think of the Town of Washington’s Architectural Review Board and its regulations when they hear the term historic district, such regulatory measures are not required. Dennis said that residents hope to affect easement regulations by creating this district. He explained that there are nearly 6,300 acres in his district under conservation easements, all concentrated into three major clumps. By creating an historic district they hope to provide a means by which individuals who wish to put their land under easement, but lack the minimum acreage, can do so. They do not wish, he said, to put any limitations on the land owner. 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• Neighbors/B2, B4 • Classifieds/B5, B6, B7 • Obituary/B8 • Real Estate/B8 July 10,2003 www.timescommunity.com Diana’s Country Diner comes to Sperryville Jeff Dickerson, cook and manager of Diana's Country Diner and his wife, Mi< new restaurant in Sperryville. By Naomi Smoot-Kimble Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock County has a new addition to its list of restaurants, this one in Sperryville. Diana’s Country Diner #2 took over the former home of the Appetite Repair Shop on June 27. Diana’s is owner Diana Sekford’s second restaurant. She hopes that this restaurant, like her first one in Luray, will be a place where customers can find a setting which is “as homey as possible, Diana Sekford, owner of the new Diana’s Country Diner in Sperryville stands outside her first restaurant in Luray. V ^ Photos courtesy of Naomi Smoot-Kimble :helle, a waitress, stand in front of the country style food and a good atmosphere.” 4 The atmosphere, she acknowledges, still needs to be worked on. While the decor currently includes plain white walls with license plates around the top, Sekford says that she hopes to add decorations which will give the diner more of a country flair. She explained that the diner is not fully decorated because she wanted to get it open as soon as possible. Sekford said she knew several people who were seeking employment and hurried to get the place up and running so they could have jobs. This was no easy task, as the previous owners had left the location in utter disrepair, Sekford said, adding that the last restaurant to be located there was shut down by the health department. “When I ‘came in to inspect the place I was shocked to see how it looked,” she said. “It gave me cold chills,” she said, when she saw how unsanitary the location was. Sekford and five helpers worked frantically to clean the place up, starting at six in the morning and working until eleven at night. Michelle Dickerson takes an order at the front counter of Diana s Country Diner. Michelle Dickerson waits on a customer at the diner. Finally after three weeks of intense repairs they managed to get the new diner in working order. Sekford is hopeful that this hard work will allow her new location to be successful. “I heard this place was a booming business at one time,” she said. In fact that is one of the reasons she chose the building for her new establishment. She says she had tried to start a second restaurant once before but was dissatisfied with its location. This one appears to be working thus far. “It’s working out great,” #he said. This is obvious to anyone who walks in. On Saturday July 5, all tables were full during the lunchtime hour. Business had been so heavy that morning that the kitchen had run out of several menu options and lemons. Napkins were missing from the Vtables. One patron received a club sandwich with only lettuce and tomatoes. The cook had forgotten to put on the meat. But the reasonable prices make up for this, with many sandwiches and burgers ranging between $2.29 and $3.29. Other options include a twelveounce steak for $10.99. Flounder and pork chops are also available for lunch and dinner. Breakfast, which includes omelets and pancakes, also averages around four dollars. Diana's is open from 7 a m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. The diner offers both eat-in service and carry out. Orders may be placed at 9873305. Sekford has big plans for the new location and says that if things go well this first year she may consider purchasing the property She is currently juggling her two locations but plans for her daughter to take over operations in Luray. Jeff Dickerson of Luray will manage the new* Sperrvville diner and is the cook. His wife. Michelle, works there as a waitress. This will allow Sekford to better oversee both diners. A day to remember at Windsor Lodge farm Alfred and Klara Kummli of Windsor Lodge Farm in Flint Hill hosted a day-long visit of 16 D. C. school children from Plummer Elementary School recently. This is all part of a program started by the embassies in Washington years ago to invite inner-city children for a funfilled day to learn about another country. This time the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C V sponsored the event with the Kummlis who have been Swiss since birth. The sixth graders admire a 1790 log house on the farm (top left) while Sergio Mueller pays the Alphom (bottom left). The students have a chance to get clofee to a horse and pat it (bottom right) while Abigail Gille of Flint Hill (top right) /walks with students over the fields in pursuit of birds and their singing.

Church | Activities Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9.30 a m. Worship service 11 a m. FT. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a m. ‘ Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. Morning Prayer 10 a m. Coffee Hour 11 a.m. House blessing at Mowatt-Larssen's 12 noon Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a 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. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Robert J. DeMartino 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 (Wove Baptist Pastor: Dan Hough Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship irvices as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.: Willis Chapel at 10 am: and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9.45 a m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Interim Pastor: Rev. Malcolm Cadd Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5 45 p m. Evening Worship 7 p m, Tuesday: Worship 7 p m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Sunday: Worship service 10:30 a m. Wednesday and Friday: Home group 7 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Flint Hill Baptist Church Speaker: Rev. John Farrar Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only How ‘Scrabble’ got its name in this area Long-time Castleton resident Doris Coughlin recently remarked that the name “Scrabble" prominently displayed on a green sign at the 'intersection of Routes 522 and 826, evolved from the days when this area was called "Hard Scrabble.” ' People called it bv this name “because it wasn’t nothin’ but a hard, scrabble, piece of dirt” Doris is an active cattle woman, landlord, traveler and friend. She stays busy and is ably assisted by neighbor Melvin Jenkins. Ms. Coughlin recently opened her home to friends, Evelyn and Kasie Hooper. The three women are enjoying their residency together. Kasie is active in the Marine Corps ROTC. She just recently aced a tough week-long practice boot camp at Fort A. P. Hill. Way to go Kasie. Welcome to new Castleton community residents Bob Cassell and Krista, Nicholas, Jonathan, Benjamin and Katie Hale. In January, they bought the farmhouse at 187 Scrabble Road built in the 1920s by Bobby Dennis’ grandfather. They are first-time homeowners who recently moved here from Arlington after Nicholas graduated from Washington Lee High School. Jonathan, Benjamin and Katie will be attending Rappahannock elementary in the fall. Both Krista and Bob com Castleton By ROSE REED 987-8005 mute to work in Northern Virginia. Krista is a program coordinator for Community Residences in Arlington. She also teaches piano lessons and is seeking new students in this area. Ms. Hale can be contacted at (540) 987-8989 or krista_hale@msn.com. Krista has a business called “Old Rag Mountain Antiques” in The Culpeper Antiques and Market Place (540-829-6796). She specializes in vintage clothes, jewelry and Victorian romance novels. Bob is an Outreach Counselor for New Hope Housing in Fairfax County. Both are hoping to gain employment closer to their new home. The couple was attracted to this area by its undeveloped natural beauty and friendly people. They are very grateful to all who have helped them to find and settle in to their first house (especially Sam Snead, David Rushton and Mr. Jenkins). Their beautiful farm house has a fireplace in every room, gorgeous wood trim, hardwood floors and many original features such as the kitchen stove and old gas lights. Meanwhile, _ Mount Lebanon Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School was a tremendous success this year. Bovs and girls of all ages drew closer to God in this fun filled week. Attendees raised over $1,000 from their penny offerings, which will be donated to the Children’s Bible Mission Ministries. The penny offering was taken each night during VBS. The last night of VBS, the parents were invited to an ice-cream social and given the opportunity to contribute. The children selected the Children’s Bible Mission Ministries themselves. It ministers to kids in the public school systems of Culpeper and surrounding counties, spreading the word without interfering with the schools’ daily studies. Mount Lebanon has a group of over 30 teens. They are going on a “mission trip” this week. Their camp (Center-Fugei will be focused on individual spiritual development. The older teens will be serving on a community outreach (M-Fuge) mission, later this month. When the groups return, they will be given the opportunity to report to the church what they have learned and how it strengthened their relationships with God. For the past four years, the teens have chosen these trips themselves. The only difference this year is that they have chosen a name for themselves. Their camp Tshirts will say: D.A.W.G.S. (Doing All Within God’s Standards). The verse they will he using is: Colossians 3:23. Mt. Lebanon’s building expansion teams have been formed and plans are underway to expand the current facilities. The Beth Moore Bible Study will begin on Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please call the church at 547-4829 for more information. In other news, Bobby Bowers, son of Connie Thomas, had his sixteenth birthday on July 3. The Thomas family had a birthday cookout at its residence on Midnight Lane to celebrate the occasion. Happy Birthday Bobby. Mrs. Erin Pearson of Scrabble Road has decided to restart her farrier business locally. Erin is now studying the Natural Horse Trimming Method and will be trimming only. Erin is a graduate of Oklahoma Farrier College. For more information and/or to schedule an appointment, please call her at (540) 987-9507. Lance Corporal Savage is home from Iraq The home of Marsha Savage was the setting of a “Welcome Home” party for her son U. S. Marine Lance Corporal Corry Savage on Saturday afternoon. Savage is an aviation mechanic on the U. S. S. Batman and had been deployed to Iraq in January. He is a 2002 graduate of Massanova Christian Academy and a grandson of the Rev. and Mrs. L. D. Savage. Mr. . and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby returned home Saturday after spending the long fourth of July holiday with her brother, Gary Deane and his wife, in Benson, N. C. Kellie and Karla Bragg spent Sunday at the Joe Peregory home. Anna Frazier Jenkins of Chiefland, Fla. and her sonin-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fillyaw of Newberry, Fla. were visiting relatives in the area last BOSTON Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 week. They were Wednesday luncheon guests of Mrs. Jenkins’ cousin, Marie Atkins on Acornbrook Lane, and for dinner, Mrs. Atkins and her guests dined at Country Cookin’ in Culpeper. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier on Castleton Ford Road, Mrs. Della Fincham on Monticello Avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Chriss on Turkey Ridge Road, all cousins. Time is swiftly passing and a reminder to all young people in the area that Vacation Bible School will be held at^, Novum Baptist Church in August. Continue to remember in your prayers, Lillie Mae Johnson, Mrytle Falls, Beatrice Sheppard, Rosie Wharton, Eunice Meade, Elizabeth Switzer, Mary Thompson. Virginia J. Hoffman left Monday to return to her home in San Antonio. Happy birthday wishes go out to Nancy Robinson who celebrated her day on Sunday to cousin, James Kelchner who added another year on Monday and Eunice Meade and Lillian Norman, both of whom celebrate Friday as their day. With all the news about store closings in last week’s issue of the Rappahannock News we’re glad to report the Boston store is still in full operation including a deli. The U. S. Post Office is also housed in the same building which is owned by Hilda Brown Winkler located just over the line in Culpeper County. Pat Corbin of the Black Oak Regular Baptist Church reports that her two granddaughters enjoyed a glorious time at the Rapidan Baptist Camp in Rochelle last week and she too enjoyed the meal and fellowship on Friday. Among those attending youth camp at Mt. Olive in Middletown last week were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and family, Joel Peregory and children, Kenny and Heidi; Joseph and Jennifer Peregory and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark. A bridal shower for Shirley Mills, whose upcoming marriage to Dale Hoover takes place Saturday, July 19 at Massanova Pentecostal Church, was held at the church Monday evening. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S 211 E Luray Foothills of Blue Rid^e Mountains Sun to Thurs 7 a m - 10 00 p m Fnday & Saturday 7 to 8 .30 p m (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. "See Us For All Your Building Supply Weeds” 1418 OranaeUoad Culpeper (540)825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 She thinks grandpa can fix just about an vthiiiji. Whatever she asks him. he can answer. He knows ju.sl what to say when she is sad; or he might hold her close and say nothing at all. Grandpa's eyes twinkle when be laughs as he trades bis wisdom for her adoration. Children, who are fortunate enough to share precious time with tbeii grandparents, benefit in a special way foi they receive the ads ire of those who have had the experience of Moms and Dads. Hut don't they offer even mure? Grandparents have learned what is must important to teach then giandrbildren. to be Every generation enjoye the uee of a vaet hoard bequeathed to it by antiquity, and transmit* that hoard, augmented byfneeh acquisitions, to pusrd to thru children and to gramtiuoi to coiue. Tbe> want to sbair what tbev future aqce. Thonue M*cauU} ha'e Irarued through mistakes as writ as tuirarlrs in their lives. Grandparents can share (iod as they teach their p andchildreti by words and examples the imports ace of prayer and regular wot drip. They have sera what God has dooe lor them. Area't grandparents about aacuodilioaal love? 1/ you can, won't von dure God with your grandchild this Sabbath? 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Mi doors offer energy efficiency, and security. We install and service. Henselstone Window & Door Systems 540-937-5796 More of what you’re looking for. Get Into It! Call Jeanne Cobert 540-347-4222 Upcoming Events Soccer players needed Culpeper Comets U-12 travel team tryouts will be held at 5:30 p m on July 9, July 11. July 16 and July 18 at Rappahannock Elementary School, for players born after Aug 1, 1991 Culpeper Comets play Division II. Old Dominion Soccer League (Northern Virginia area). Home games are in Culpeper. For further information, contact Ginny at 825-2576. Try outs for Comets Tryouts for the U-14 Culpeper Comets Travel Soccer Team will be held at St Luke s soccer field Tuesday. July 15. Thursday. July 17, Tuesday. July 22 and Thursday. July 24 from 6 30 p m. to 7:45 p m. To be eligible for this age group, players must be 13 years old or younger on July 31 of this year. For information call Torrance at 540937-4752. (rid Brown revival The Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church in Washington will hold a revival from July 21-22 with Dr. Bobby Roberson and from July 23-27 with Evangelist Jerry Whitehead at 7:30 p.m. Pastor John Burke invites1 all to attend. There is special singing nightly and a nursery is provided. Church to hold celebration Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill invites everyone to its 138th church anniversary, homecoming and revival services beginning Wednesday. July 16 through Friday. July 18 at 7 p.m.worship service Guest preacher will be the Rev. Ronald Chunn, pastor of First Baptist Church in Nelsonville. Ohio Sunday, July 20 pastor Donald Simpkins will preach the 11 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Maxwell Washington, pastor of New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Washington D.C., will preach the 3 p.m. sermon. Lunch will be served following morning worship. Soccer registration The Rappahannock County Soccer Association registration deadline for the Fall Season is July 15. Registration forms may be picked up at the Rappahannock County Library or at Settle's Grocery in Flint Hill. For further information, call Tamara Settle at 675-1084 or email tamjsettle@aol.com. Summer art classes The Oldway Art Center will sponsor summer studio classes for children ages five to nine on Wednesdays from July 16 to August 13 and for children ages 10 to 16 on, Thursdays July 17 to August 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Persons 17 and older can attend on Fridays July 18 to Aug. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per session. The full six weeks is recommended, but not required. Art supplies will be provided for ages five to nine only. Call Monica Newell at (540) 987-9056 or email at Elvisbellylint@hotmail.com. 5 Claim agent visits Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs Claim Agent Walt Phillips will visit the Culpeper office of the Virginia Employment Commission on Tuesdays, July 15 and July 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist military veterans with Federal Veterans Affairs forms. The Culpeper VEC office is located at 529 Meadowbrook Shopping Center. Veterans needing to contact Phillips before his visits can call 800-925-0640. Air quality seminar Shenandoah National Park continues its Field Seminar Series on Saturday, Aug. 9 with a daylong seminar about “Air Quality." On some days poor air quality makes it difficult to enjoy the panoramic views of Skyline Drive. Park rangers and scientists will lead discussions and hands-on outdoor exploration, including a visit to the park's air monitoring and data collection facility. The cost, is $30. Advance registration is required. Call 540-999-3489. ‘Our stream treasures' How to protect the streams of Rappahannock County is the topic of a community education forum to be held Saturday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Thornton River and Hearthstone School in Sperryville. A cookout barbecue follows. There will be a presentation and panel discussion by authorities on this topic. Karaoke Night July 10 The Culpeper-Madison-Rappahannock Farm Fair will host a Karaoke Night, “Culpeper Idol," on Thursday, July 10 from 7-11 p.m. The fair is held at the Culpeper Enterprise on Route 29 just south of Culpeper. Open to‘ everyone. Winners are chosen hourly. Costs are $1 per song. If you have any questions, contact Donna Whitt at 547-9747. Babe Ruth tournaments The Rappahannock Athletic Association will host the boys' Babe Ruth 8/u state tournament on July 10-July 13 at Stuart Field in Amissville. For more information, contact Amy at 937-7900 or 937-3401. Free Clinic to open July 16 The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local branch of the Fauquier Free Clinic, will be open on Wednesday, July 16, The clinic operates on the first, third and fifth Wednesday evenings of each month. The clinic also will be open on July 30 in the Rappahannock County Heajth Department in Washington. Patient registration is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For further information, call 675-2525 or 3470394. Belly dance classes The tribal belly dance class is moving to a beautiful dance space, the Belle Meade Schoolhouse, six and a half miles south of Sperryville on Route 231 on the right just before Belle Meade Bed and Breakfast. Classes are held every Tuesday night through July 22. The cost is $15 per class. Please bring a mat. For information or directions, call (800) 578-6678. Bingo at fire station The Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue is requesting everyone’s support in weekly BINGO each Monday starting at 6:45 p.m. at the fire station. Gallery seeing artists The Middle Street Gallery in Washington is seeking works by former artists to be displayed in an exhibition celebrating the gallery’s 20th anniversary on the weekend of September 26-27. Contact Steve Kenney at 675-2355 to make arrangements to display works

Congratulations to Peddles on birth of son Congratulations to Michael and Karen Corder Peddle, Shannon and Dale on the birth of a son and brother, Jason Edward Peddle Jason Edward was born on Thursday, June 26 at Warren Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds and eight ounces , and was 19 inches long. The Community Breakfast normally held on the third Saturday of each month has been canceled tor the month of July. Bill and Joanne Welch and Elizabeth had breakfast at the Country Cafe on July 4. Later BUI and Elizabeth went swimming at the Claude Stokes pool in Front Royal. The Welch family all attended the 4th of July movie “Bringing Down the House at the Washington Theatre on Friday. Rodney Vest of Woodville Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 visited his mother. Christine Vest on Friday. Danny Lillard and son, Clayton of Selma. N. C. returned to their home on Monday after spending a few days with his mother, Mabel Lillard Sandy Curtis and Tiffaney of Tulsa. Okla. have been spending some time with Mary Curtis Allison Lillard of Manassas and BUI Targett of Maryland were Sunday visitors of her grandmother, -■— , Edna Lillard The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship services on Sunday. July 12 at 11 a m The message will be delivered by the Rev. John Farrar. Everyone is welcome. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has choir practice on Wednesday at 6:30 p m. followed by Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Worship service is held every Sunday at 8:45 a m. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Our prayers to all those on the sick list. Edna Lillard is scheduled for eye surgeryon Wednesday at Warren Memorial Hospital. Virginia Corder had hip surgery at Martha Jefferson Hospital last Thursday and should be home at this writing. A special prayer for Karen Peddle of Front Royal. A speedy recovery is hoped for each and everyone. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? 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Thursday Amanda Brown and son Malik and Ruth Clark of Fodderstack Road shopped and had lunch in Warrenton. Happy Birthday to Marie Brown in Woodvilie who will have her day on Friday, July 11. Mattie Neibert, five-yearold daughter of John and Sandra Neibert, is recuperating nicely at home after having her tonsils removed last Monday at Fauquier Hospital in Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 __ Warrenton. Charles and Wendy Clark of Manassas spent the week-end at their place in Sperrvville. Friday. July 4 Kenny Miller of Stafford and Sarah Brown of Fodderstack Road accompanied Mike and Michelle Hawkinson of Warrenton on a boat cruise on the Potomac and had lunch in Pope Creek, Md. at Captain Happy birthday to Richard Eastham of Front Royal on Friday. July 11 to Jessica Estes on Monday, July 14 to Bobby Brown on Tuesday. July 15 and to Kenneth Hix and Wednesday, July 16, May you all enjoy your day. Wednesday Marilyn Bailey and Nina Norman joined Leslie Norman of Culpeper for swimming at the Culpeper Country Club. Please give me a call when you have a news item for this column. Mosby's exploits are featured in talk By Rob Sherwood Special to the Rappahannock News Early on the snow-covered, bitter cold morning of December 21, 1864, Confederate Partisan leader John S. Mosby, accompanied by an aide, quietly made his way past an encampment of Union cavalry at Upperville on what is now Route 50 and rode eastward four miles to the small community of Rectors Crossroads (now known as Atoka). There Mosby and his aide reined in their horses at Lakeland, the estate of his friends Ludwell and Sarah Lake, just off the road. The Ludwells were happy to have the Captain (for Mosby was still a Captain at this time) and his ranger partisan to breakfast, but fretted over the proximity of the Federals and suggested that they conceal their horses. No, Mosbv said, we ll just be a short while and the Yankees are fast asleep down the road. Here the legendary guerrilla leader made a nearly fatal error. While the two men ate heartily of country sausage and ham. Union scouts picked up their trail, tracked them to the house, and a detachment of union cavalry, suspecting that one of the two riders was, in fact, Mosby himself surrounded the house with great stealth. Inside, the men continued to eat in peace. Outside, wary of the many times that Mosby, the Gray Ghost, had eluded capture over the past two years, the order was driven to mount arms and shoot without warning into the windows. Shots crashed through the wavy glassed panes of the dining room window. Captain Mosby jerked backwards with a muffled groan and slumped forward in his chair. As he crumpled to the floor bleeding from a wound four inches to the left of his navel, Sarah Ludwell grabbed the closest bandage material at hand, her own bonnet, and gave it to the stricken leader. Now seriously wounded, Mosby, and everyone in the room, had one worried thought: How would he escape capture this time? Today, one man knows the rest of this fascinating story better than any other and that is the great-great-grandson of Ludwell Lake, John K. Gott. And even more surprising, Gott retains two of the artifacts from this incident: the bloodstained bonnet of Sarah Lake and the entire six-pane dining room window sash with two bullet holes in it. With these two historic objects to show, and others from his collection of Mosby memorabilia, Gott will complete the story of Mosby's most harrowing getaway as the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table. This meeting will be on Bailt to rtgofous quality standards, the Kioti LK 2554^552 offers 26 horsepower to handle a variety of tasks, including everything ‘tcxt small farming and landscaping to light construction Experience the reliable performance and durabe diesel paver of me LK 2554/2552 senes compact tractors at your local Kioti deaer CULPEPER MOTOR CORPORATION 401 James Madison Highway, Culpeper 540-825-8381 The Cycle Center 13388 Lovers Lane, Culpeper 540-825-5544 Tuesday, July 15 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Old Sperryville Book Shop at 44 Main Street in Sperryville. Everyone is welcome to attend to learn how Mosby faced this challenge and a myriad of others in his storied career as leader of "Mosby's Confederacy." Gott is the author of many books and articles on Fauquier County colonial. Revolutionary, and Civil War history. He has also published works on the history of Marshall (formerly Salem), the Long Branch Baptist Church, Cochran Lodge No. 271, and the Marshall Baptist Church. He is a retired librarian from the Fairfax and Page county public school districts. For more information call Rob Sherwood, Program Director, at (540) 987-8596. Girl Scouts receive awards By Sandra Antony and Amo Merritt Special to the Rappahannock News Four Cadette Girl Scouts in Troop 590 proudly received their silver awards on Saturday, May 31. The silver award is the second highest award achievable in Girl Scouting. The girls completed projects requiring at least 30 hours of work. They worked in groups of two. Devin Day and Frances Monroe completed a project entitled "Children Affected by War." Their goal was to inform others about conditions in other countries, to communicate with children in war-tom Iraq, and to make children in Rappahannock County Elementary School aware of the conditions children in Iraq must endure. The project which Allison Antony and Anne Ashleigh Lamma chose was called "Puppy Love." They collected donations (both monetary and dog care products) from the general public by placing collection boxes at Hackley's Store, the Rappahannock Co-op, Horse and Hound and Settle's Grocery. They also volunteered at the Rappahannock Animal Shelter, where they enjoyed working directly with the dogs and puppies. Beyond the actual silver award project, the girls spent an additional 50 hours or more volunteering their time to the community through 4-H counseling, Bible School helpers, and babysitting for PTO meetings. See SCOUTS, Page B8

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Come see nrtti For early appointment CAU NOW 1-877-777-4837 LEESBURG: 1 acre lot desirable neighborhood convenient location and views $195,000 703 777 8562 148 PLAT APPROVED building lots Gorgeous property, ideal location Berkeley County, WV $2 3 million Call Hunter 304-262-2770 Potomac Deepwater 3 to 20 acres, riverfront River view & over access Hardwoods, meadows streams Visit: potomacriverfront com 240' SPRING STREAM on setting of meadows 4 huge oaks w mtn views Build 4 overlook yr round stream on 5* acres for $89,900 Mins to Hagerstown 4 Frederick Lowest financing in yrs. Cail now 1-877777-4837. UNDUE OPPORTIMTY 7 AC -$109,900 GATED COMMUNITY Deep Water Access POTOMAC RIVER Panoramic mi* of open i wooded, level parcel adjoins $17 million estate Once in a lifetime oppf y to own' Very low financing. Call now for early appt 1-877-777-4837 — ✓ Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 Acraaga V___/ 360° VIEWS! OWN THE MTN TOP 40 AC-$109,900 Heavily wooded wil derness acreage w/ seasonal stream Privacy unmatched! Build or camp. Long term low rate financing. Call now; .I -HOO-X88-1262. REHABS SPECIAL, DEEP DISCOUNTS. CALL 540-272 2530 WE BUY HOUSES Fa$t Any Condition. Any area/ Call 540-2722530 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 196 BusIimm Opportunity RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER seeks independent representative to locate land in your area. No knowledge of Real Estate required. NO SALES involved! Will train the right individual Ideal for retired teacher or military personnel. Call 877-886-8900 220 Farm Equipment MANUER SPREADER, Will Creek 75, almost new $1700 OBO 540364 4466 228 Furniture / Appliance* A BDRM 5 pc cherry sleigh, dresser, mirror chest mghtstand $1395 Never used Can deliver 703 924 6664 A BDRM. 2 pc luxury firm pillow top queen set $199 king 3 pc set. $299 lull sz set. $175 Can del 703 924 6664 This Could be Your Ad' Call 540 347 4222 /-V Legal Notices s_I_y BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 1'0 V9 o' me Rappahannock County Code and Section 15 2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Vrgma as amended, notice is hereby given mat me Board of Supervisors for Rappa"a,'"ocH I County. Virginia, will hold a puDhc hearing cm! Monday, August 4. 2003 at 7 00 PM n tne | Courthouse in Washington. Virginia r oroer to consider the following application SE #03-06-01 Brett L Boyce and William James Vincent Garrison, owners of 1 59 acres cm US Hwy 211 in Hampton District Ja» Map 28. Parcel 53. zoned GC Gene'ai Commercial) desire a Special Except on permit for a self storage facility Use allowed under Section 170-36F of the Rappahannock County Zoning Code additional standards under Section 170-67A of the Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington. Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday July 16, 2003 at ;:30 PM at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55. if any The abovenamed applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c o P O Box 519. Washington Virginia 22747. in advance thereof BY: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 7-02, 7-09, 7-16-03 #509714 Auctions ★ PEARSON AUCTIONS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Sat. 7/12, WARRENTON, 10 AM Oltt untouched estate - Decorated Crocks. Quilts. Collectibles. Antique Furniture Wonderful Country Auction with everything including the shotguns ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ Go on line at: www.pearsonauctions.coni tor list & pics. ☆☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Sat 7/26, WARRENTON Old Auburn Rd. off Meetze Rd. HUGE, HUGE TOOLS AUCTION At the same time - estate auction antiques, baby grande piano, etc. ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ w Bernice & Flash Pearson 540-439-1187 for fax flyer No Buy Prem. CashXk. MC. VISA VA Lie 402 883 ★ ★★★★★ Legal Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA PURSUANT TO SECTION 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15 1-2204 ot the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended notice,is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County. Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday. July 23. 2003 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, m order to consider the following application SU #03-06-02 Gene Nicholson. Agent tor Praise Ministries Fellowship, by permission from owner jerry Mills, desires a Special Use permit to use the existing puildmg located at 148'6 Lee Highway. Amssville. as a orayer house for bibie studies and for food distribution Property is zoned MHP' Mobile Home Park (Tax Map 33A 2 Parcel B 1 2105 acres. Jackson District* Use allowed under Section ’ '0 36B o* the Rappahannock County Zoning Code additional standards under • Sect o" ’ ’0 63H of the Code No ape cam or other party in interest and •v atto'-ev 'or an applicant or party in interest s’" a nit ate a contact with a member of the BZA "or re purpose of conducting a private discussion in person or by telephone, concerning me ments of any application apoea or other matter pending before the BZA No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not cohsrtute such ex parte contacts. A copy of the 'oregomg application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington. Virgmia and is available for public inspection, londay through Friday 8 30 AM !o 4 30 PM. Said application will be presented td the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday. July 16. 2003 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o PO Box 519 Washington Virginia 22747. m advance thereof BY John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 7-02. 7-09-03 #509711

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Please call 540-829-7908 to schedule interview Crossing Guards Sheriffs Office Loudoun County, VA Multiple Crossing Guards positions available Fall 2003 to work at the following locations: Little River Elementary, Huchison Farm Elementary Algonkian Elementary, Sterling Elementary, Meadowland Elementary, Mill Run Elementary, Selden's Landing Elementary. Horizon Elementary, and Rolling Ridge Elementary Primary responsibilities include directing traffic at school sites ana ensuring the safety of school children Hours vary according to school schedule. Requires High School diploma or GED and two years relevant experience working with the public and or children Must be 18 years old Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of criminal record and driving record checks fHiring Range $15.48 - $25 23/hr) Closes: 7'18 2003 Ref #04-002 For additional information and to receive a required application contact Website: www loudoun.gov or call 24-hr. job line: (703) 777-1536 Human Resources: (703) 777-0213 TDD USERS ONLY '703) 777-0107 EOE COUNTY REPORTER The Fauquier Times-Democrat, a weekly newspaper m Warrenton, VA, is seeking an experiencedjournalist to cover all aspects of Fauquier County Government Beat includes BOS. Planning Commission and other agencies, as wel as occasional writing on other topics. The position is available mmediatety. This is a full-time position with all company benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Good working conditions on a professional team at an award-winning publication. 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(-> 294 Giveaways V> BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats all medical prov spayed/neut 703-2950678 FREE MULCH- For gar dens- U Haul. 4mi off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd. Remington, VA 1540 439 2607 KITTENS MANY COLORS. litter box trained 8 wks old Indoor home only 540-668-6487. ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 J Nurse will care for elderly. References available. 540-662-1205 DAYLILIES are now booming at Gray Fox Farm, Huntly. Dozens of varieties & colors for sale. 540-635-7974 PAUL AYLOR GRASS cutting & weed-eating Land clearing. Fence clearing. Call 540-9373151 ABC LICENSE Chapps, Inc trading as Coyote Cafe. 11763 Lee Highway. Sperryville. Rappahannock. Virginia 22740 is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a WINE AND BEER ON PREMISES, AND MIXED BEVERAGE ON PREMISES license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Jennifer GraftonGore, President 7-09, 7-16-03 #511391 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Now Hiring For Our Locations on Leesburg Pike and in Ash burn A Sterling CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS (CASHIERS) All shifts El Mobil Top Pay Full A Part Tima Openlnga Banaflta Includa: • HeatthJnsurance • Ufa Insurance# Tuition Reimbursorrwit • Paid Holidays • Advancement Opportunities • Vacation Pay • Retirement Plan • Flexible Schedules • Paid Training To apply, visit or contact: 11516 Leesburg Pike Win - 703-430-4578 10701 Leesburg Pike Freddie -703-757-0887 Ashbum - Mohammad 703-726-0201 Sterling - David 703-421-7313 EOE Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 GREYST9NE Warrenton, Virginia Fast-paced mortgage-banking servicing firm has entry-level Loan Administrator position available in our Agencv Division. Responsibilities include daily cash processing, customer service, delinquency letters, insurance expiration notices, monthly billing, new loan set up. filing, and other duties as assigned. Word & Excel required. Successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, work well with both staff & clients, and have a positive attitude. For confidential consideration, please respond By E - mail :j me clan ahan § grey st oneusa com Bv Mail: 4 19 Belle Air Lane. Warrenton. VA 20186 Bv Fax 540 341 2121 EOE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Announcement #AGD001 The Fauquier County Government is recruiting for the position of Agricultural Development Officer This position is responsible for developing. recommending, and implementing strategies for promoting the County's agriculture industry and creating greater economic opportunity in the agriculture sector. Objectives include retan*ig and creating markets, increasing public awareness and devefopng public policy to encourage the agriculture industry Administrative duties include creating and managing an assgoeo budget, supervision of staff coordination of volunteers and committee staffing. Qualified applicants should possess a B acne lor s degree in agrcuF turai economics, marketing, public relations, business or a related fiekl supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in agricultural economics or related agricultural business: or any equivalent combination of education training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job Extensrve experience n agricultural development, agribusiness or agn-tounsm is strongly preferred Minimum starting salary is $41,573.00 Interested applicants should submit a Fauquier County Classified application form to: Fauquier County Human Resources Department, 320 Hospital Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186 by July 18, 2003. For assistance call (540)4288700. Fax #: (540)347-3610. www.fauouiercountv.90v (Applications may be printed from the website.) EEOAAMFD Full Tim* ■-■ - --» Bmproyrmm _ V V. Experience life at its fullest. you're the kind of person who xnows that changing the world segins by changing yourself. The Army National Guard is about personal growth. You earn discipline, teamwork, leadership and career skills. Best of all you serve part-time. In fact most Guard members serve one weekend a month and two weeks a year. It's time for a change. In the Army National Guard,YOU CAN1 VIRGINIA I -SOO-G O-GUARD www. I -400-GO-GUARD.com AC TECH Warrenton based HVAC co. serving NOVA seeks1 installation tech with 5-10 years exp., residential/ commercial installation. Vacation, health, dental, life & 401K. Call 540-349-2408 or fax resume to: 540-349-2522 Auto Body Painter Kxcolk-nt o()|x>rtunity if your tired cif commuting!! Country Chevrolet of Warrenton is seeking an exjx'rienced auto lxxly [tainter. Contact Devon 540-347-9000 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT This is a multitask position providing support to the Operations and HR Department. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Word and have advance knowledge in excel. Beginning pay range is in the mid to upper 20's. We offer Health and Dental Insurance, 401K retirement and savings plan, paid vacation and educational reimbursement. Qualified applicants may send resumes to: Smith Midland Corp. P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax:540-439-1232 Email: wtaylor@smlthmldland.com MONOMOY SERVICES, INC. Is now hiring experienced Class A CDL Dump Truck Driver Experience loading and unloading heavy equipment required. Work locally!! Good pay & benefits. Call 540-364-0441 for application & info. Don’t delay-we're hiring immediately! Class A Contractor #02705-021585A ... Full Tim* KmptoymMvt V/ Automotive MECHANIC 5 day work week, MF. benefits. Offering top pay. Contact Ernie or Russ 703-361-6161 8851 Centreville Rd Manassas, VA 20110 Carter Lumber Now seeking in enthusiastic. selfmotivated help for FT employment in: Counter Sales Career opportunities available for individuals with good people & organizational skills. NO PHONE CALLS Apply in person: 18399 Brandy Rd Brandy Station, VA CDL DRIVER needed to alternate between lowboy, dump truck and flush truck, must have a Class A CDL, good driving record and be willing to. work varied hours. 703-594-3505 Ads Work Call a Rep Today Call 347-4222 Construction Help ROOFING & SIDING PEOPLE Experienced. For busy Marshall, VA company. Driver’s license req'd. Lve msg for Val to set an appointment Gheen Brothers Construction, Inc. 540-364-1908 DRIVER NEEDED FOR LOCAL DELIVERIES Dependable, hardworking driver needed for local deliveries. 40+hours. Pay based on experience, paid holidays, health insurance, 401K, dental & life. Class A CDL required. Good driving record required. Fax resume to: 540-347-3963 or complete application in person: 4597 Lee Hwy New Baltimore, VA DRIVERS/ HELPERS local moving company. Must have driver s license & reliable car. Pay $8- $15/hr includes full medical benefits, paid holidays, vacation, & personal days, guaranteed hours. 540-439-6007 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 CRANE OPERATOR Smith-Midland Corp. a precast concrete producer, has immediate opening for an experienced operator familiar with a 35 ton crane. We offer medical and dental insurance, 401K savings plan, paid vacation and holidays. This is a full-time and year round position. Qualified persons may apply at Smith-Midland Corp. 5119 Catlett Rd. Midland, VA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Smith-Midland Corp is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the CEO. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience working directly with a CEO. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office is required. Duties include transcribing correspondence, taking meeting minutes, proofing, supervising other office personnel and other duties such as planning meetings, corporate functions and company ( vents, making travel arrangements and directing inquires from stockholders. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical/dental insurance. 401K plan and educational reimbursement Qualified applicants may send resumes including salary history to: Human Resources Dept Smith-Midland Corp. P.O. Box 300 Midland. VA 2272S Fax:540-439-1232 E-mail: wtayk) r@smithmidland.com EOE M/F/D/V Survey Technician f.oudoun C<Hint\ Government The Department of General Services is seeking to fill a Survey Technician vacancy The successful candidate must possess the knowledge of standard terminology, techniques and practices of Land surveying uling conventional and Global Positioning System (GPS) surveying techniques. Posiuon also requires the ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications, recorded property plats, survey plats, maps and deed descriptions: ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers. supervisors, co-workers and County officials and the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School diploma supplemental by job-related experience and a minimum of two years field experience in conventional and GPS surveying techniques. additional course work in surveying or a relaxed field desirable Thorough knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and basic computer operations is essential. Successful candidate will be required to transport equipment and supplies weighing up to 70 lbs : ability lb open cosers of stormwater structures: ability to engage in field work for extended periods, occasionally under adserse weather conditions. (Hiring Range: $24,142 - $31,J84/vr> Closes: 07/18/2003 Ref #03-389 -A For adtbnonal mfurmanun and k> reverse a requaed appfacabon contact Website ww-w Joudoun.gov or call 24-hr job Inc <7031777-0536 Human Resources: (703) 777-0213. TDD USERS ONLY )703i 777-0107 , EOE 545 Pull Tim* A ELECTRICIANSANECO Electrical Construction, Inc., one of the Southeast’s leading electrical contractors is looking for: Journeymen Electricians, Apprentices & Helpers for commercial projects in the area. Requires experience in commercial electrical construction. We offer our employees a better opportunity with top pay & a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, & life insurance, 401K plan w/ company match, immediate holiday pay, and vacation pay. For consideration, please call 703-435-6775 or fax resume to 703-435-7633, or email your resume to liUlucas@anecolnc. com. EOE/M/F/D/V EXCAVATION CO. Gainesville, Va, hiring experienced • CDL Drivers • Laborers TOP PAY & SIGN ON BONUSES 703-560-1359 Grand Opening Sale Sat & Sun, Aug 2 & 3 VIRGINIA LAKEFRONT SAVE $5,000 on lake access SAVE $10,000 on lakefront Pamunkey Point - a spectacular new waterfront community on beautiful Lake Anna. 1 to 16 acres, rolling meadows & woods, pretty views Paved rds, utils, perced. Preconstruction prices from $29,000 w/ excellent fk nancing. Call now for early app't 1-877-2805263.x623 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR needed for residential excavation, must be able to read site plans, set grade, and be experienced on loaders, dozers and excavators. Company truck & health insurance provided. 703-594-3505 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS No. VA developer in Dale ' City has immediate openings for Heavy Equipment Operators. Seeking experienced candidates to operate Pans and/or Loaders. We offer: year round ■ work, medical/life ins., 401K, & some OT. Salary commensurate with exp. EOE To apply call: 703-590-4513 HVAC SERVICE TECH Warrenton based HVAC co. serving NOVA seeks lech with 5 - 10 years exp., residential/ commercial service. Vacation, health, dental, life & 401K. Call 540-349-2408 or fax resume to: 540-349-2522 INSTALLERS Top Window Co. in search of experienced detail oriented installers with carpentry skills. Top Pay! Call 703-222-6900 Legal Ass’t /Paralegal Established firm seeking legal secretary. Litigation experience preferred. Health & retirement benefits. Send resume to: JEC/325059 P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, Va 20188 MAINTENANCE/ GROUNDS TECH FT, must have own tools, & knowledge of general maintenance, electric, AC, plumbing,. Must nave own transportation. Benefits. 540-820-7638 (cell) Fax resume to 540-249-9332 MECHANIC Culpeper manufacturer needs a dependable, responsible person -with a minimum of 2 years hands-on mechanical experience and excellent knowledge of hand tools for assembly technician. $23 - $28 DOE. Fax resume to: 540-825-7037 or email to: Intercha @erols.com For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier Deirlocrat 540-347-4222 PURDY BROS. TRUCKING CO., INC. WINCHESTER, VA. DUE TO EXPANDING BUSINESS HIRING FULL-TIME & PART-TIM DRIVERS • $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS • 99% NO TOUCH FREIGHT • 2001 MODEL CENTURY CLASS • FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS • UP TO 32 CENTS PER MILE • 401K • MEDICAL, DENTAL. VISION. LIFE. INS. REQUIRMENTS: • VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE • CLASS A CDL • GOOD MVR Midwest, over the road and regional positions INTERESTED, QUALIFIED DRIVERS CALL JERRY 1-888-444-9943 Local: 540-868-2021 CARPENTER FORM CARPENTER Smith-Midland Corporation, a precast concrete producer, is seeking a form carpenter experienced in reading and interpreting blueprints. This is year round work. We offer a competitive wages with reviews at 6 months and 1 year. Excellent benefits include 401K retirement & savings plan, health & dental insurance, paid vacation, and education reimbursement Pay range $10.95 - $13.60 per hour Qualified persons may contact: Personnel Dept. P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Phone: 540-439-3266 Fax:540-439-1232 Email: wrtaylor@smrthmidland.com EOE M/F/D/V REPORTER Award-winning weekly newspaper in Rappahannock County is seeking a talented part-time reporter. Must have experience. Please send a copy of your resume w<h cover letter, references and three ckps to: Mary Ann Kuhn at mafcuhn@timespapera.com fax to: 540-675-3088 mail to: Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, VA 22747 call: 540-675-3338 States northcrh Virginia * Middle & Upper School COACHES WANTED Wakefield School The Plains. VA Opportunities exist for our fall Interscholastic Athletics Program. • After school hours • Experience • References required. Volleyball • Soccer Golf - Crosscountry For more information please contact. Rich Little, Wakefield Athletic Director 540-253-5393 or email Rllttle@ wakefleldschool.org OPERATOR LOADER & BACKHOE for work in Loudoun & Fauquier Co. Must have transpo. Gullck Excavating, 703-327-4868 29 PEOPLE WANTED t< Get Paid $$$ to Lost up to 30lbs in the nex 30 days. NATURAI •GUARANTEED. 800 558-8428. PLUMBS/ EXP. HELPERS Top pay with experience, health and dental plans. CALL 540-364-7312 ask for Mike POSITIONS AVAILABLE South Wales Golf Course • SNACK BAR • MAINTENANCE Apply in Person PT/ FT Equal Opportunity Employer 540-937-5544 RENT FREE FARM COTTAGE In Exchange for part-time HOUSEKEEPING Warrenton Area. Must be mature, responsible person. Please call 7-8am or 5-7pm Daily 540-554-2020 SHEETMETAL WORKER Sheetmetal Co., Manassas seeking experienced worker. Person should have field & shop experience & valid driver’s license. Good pay & benefits. Pay according to exp. Please Call 800-432-8221 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222

Rappahannock News 545 Full Ttm« ImploymMt Tutors/Teachers AbBey Achievement Center, Inc. is looking for professional educators who are interested in tutoring and/or teaching small group classes to students of all ages. All areas of expertise are needed. This parttime work is especially conductive to teachers who are "stay-at-home"moms and retirees. Those with teaching credentials ONLY need apply. Call AbBey Achievement Center, Inc. 540-351-0826 Veterinary office Warrenton needs ASSISTANT/ KENNEL HELP FT/PT. Must be available at least alternate weekends. 540-347-7788 Warrenton United Methodist Church is seeking an enthusiastic YOUTH PASTOR to lead our active youth ministry. Using our purpose driven church model. 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‘When I first saw a Nighthawk’ Walking in a warm rain at twilight recently, I saw little more than a silhouette careening through the dying light in the sky. Because of the size, I thought at first it was a small hawk. However, the flight pattern was all wrong, and the wing outline was, too. The wings formed a crescent and, when the bird finally swooped over my head, I saw at last the white bars on the wings, which clinched the identification: a Nighthawk. I could hardly believe my eyes. After all these years of being away from the Northern Plains and pretty much leaving that life behind, I suddenly felt the two worlds were joined in the flight of this lovely bird. More than 20 years ago. I joined up with a graphic artist in Wyoming and opened a studio that offered photography, graphics and writing to advertising and other clients. Since my partner and I were both night creatures and offered quick turnaround, often working all night, we wanted a name that would put that message across and also root us in Wyoming. I came up with “Nighthawk" because of the double meaning it had there. It was the species of bird that I became particularly fond of while living oh the Northern Plains. Flocks of these birds, looking like large swallow's, would part in waves before car headlights at dusk on dusty country roads as the Backyard Happenings Pam Owen Nighthawks dived down after the insects the lights attracted. “Nighthawk” was also the term used for the hand who would babysit the cows at night during a cattle drive, often singing to them to keep them quiet. I had seen plenty of the birds and had been on enough drives that the name had a lot of resonance for me and, I hoped, for our Wyoming clients. The Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor* the bird is in the “goatsucker” familv-not a particularly nice moniker that came from the misplaced notion that these birds sucked the milk from goats. How that myth got started is hard to imagine. The family, which has 70 species around the world, is also called “nightjar.” Whip-or-Wills, another Virginia native that is more often heard than seen, also belong to the family. A mostly solitary, cryptic bird, like others in its family, the Nighthawks reproductive habits are not well understood. According to The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Ornithology,they are believed to be monogamous but also can be dimorphic (having male and female characteristics). In keeping with their nocturnal hunting habits, Nighthawks are dark-colored and mottled, with white bars on the undersides of their wings, near the tips, and have rather large mouths. By day they roost quietly, well-camouflaged, on the ground or lengthwise along tree branches. At nine-and-ahalf inches, they are easily distinguished in flight from swallows. the more common insectivores. Like their fellow nocturnal hunters, owls, the Nighthawks wing feathers have evolved to allow quiet flight . However, during courtship males work against this trait by clapping their wings together loudly to attract females. The flight of the Nighthawk seems erratic-long sweeps, often high in the sky, accented by sudden dives as it spots an insect. In Wyoming, Nighthawks seem to overcome their basically solitary nature and flock in mesmerizing, spirals flying up and down along the prairie. Although I was bom and more-or-less raised in Virginia, I had never seen a Nighthawk before I moved to the Northern Plains nor after I came home, until that recent evening. Now every time I go near the spot along the creek where I first saw the Nighthawk, I look for it again. With no luck yet, I’m sorry to say. But I’ll keep looking. 'Best Bluegrass’ is at Cooter’s Place in Sperryville The sounds of guitars, banjos and fiddles have been heard echoing once again through the hills and hollows of Rappahannock County, as the best pickers in the Blue Ridge converge on Cooter's Place in Sperryville. The well-known "Dukes of Hazzard" theme store is hosting "the best-in-Virginia Bluegrass music all summer long," says Ben "Cooter" Jones, who played the "Duke boys'" sidekick on the hit TV series. We are proud of our reputation of being a place where peo pie can hear great country and bluegrass music," says Jones. "This year the emphasis is more on bluegrass. We re bringing in the very best groups in the region every Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine and the best part is that the pickin' is free. All you have to do is show up and listen." Among the bands featured so far this season are Shenandoah Blue, King Wilkie, Five of a Kind, The Page County Ramblers, Jackass Flats, Dark Hollow, and Special Ed and the Short Bus Band. "And on the third Sunday of every month, we bring in the Hazzard County Boys, an allstar band of well known players and singers. They are hotter than a two dollar pistol," says "Cooter", who joins in as a guest vocalist with the various bands. Cooter's Place is located on Route 211, about a mile west of Sperryville. Directions and scheduling information are available at (540) 987-8645 or online at www.cootersplace.com. Scouts From Page B4 Additionally five Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 2329 were presented with their Bronze Awards. This is the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can earn. It shows that the scout has made a promise to help others and improve their community and world. The Bronze Award Project takes 15 hours to complete. The five girls who earned their Bronze Awards were the first in Rappahannock County to do so. Kristen ONeill sent out letters and made phone calls asking for donations of canned food for Rappahannock Social Services. She collected more than 180 cans of food for its office. Vicki Padgett worked with a loom and created a baby blanket for a needy child, which she will present to one of the Girl Scout Gold recipients to help her with her Gold Award Project. Sarah Merritt learned how to crochet and make a baby blanket for a needy child, which will also be presented to a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient for her Gold Award Project Elizabeth Welch completed her project by attending a "Feast or Famine" at the Washington Baptist Church. She collected pledges and ate only beans and rice. Juleah Clement worked with her grandmother manning an aid station for the Old Dominion Races. She also helped with setting up and taking down the stations and cleaning. Inspiring TfimigfiUi by Randy Minter A BURIAL WITH HONORS Federal law allows eligible veterans and their spouses to be buried in a national cemetery. A burial with honors is the respectful and appropriate final tribute paid to the men and women who have made personal sacrifices as members of the military and served our country. The ceremony honoring a deceased veteran is an affirmation of the person’s life and an expression of the nation’s gratitude. Burial benefits include a gravesite at any national cemetery with available space, opening and closing of the grave, a government headstone or marker, and a burial flag at no cost to the family. If you have questions, we are happy to provide more information about veteran’s benefits. At the Moser Funeral Home, we understand how important it is to appropriately honor your loved one. We are here to serve your family and preserve your best memory of your family member. Call 347-3431, Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, 24 hours a day** "As men, we are all equal in the presence of death.” PuhiUus Syrus Call ‘Miss Utility’ before digging What do roads, water and sewer lines, fences and new mailboxes have in common? All may require digging, and that could mean trouble for underground utilities, such as phone, cable or electric lines. Cable cuts cause many outages, and those responsible for the cuts may be billed for the cost of repairs. When homeowners think they have found just the spot for that new mailbox, call “Miss Utility of Virginia” at 1-800-5527001 before digging to avoid cutting through the cable providing a neighborhood’s telephone service. Contractors should also call Miss Utility before they dig to avoid knocking out the entire area’s phone service. “Cut cables disrupt service for businesses and homeowners, and they can delay Sprint’s efforts to carry out other installations and repairs,” said Ibm Matthews, a Sprint spokesman. “Sprint reminds everyone that free assistance is available to help locate buried telephone or other cables to prevent damage during plowing or digging. In fact, state law requires that anyone digging in areas that may affect buried cable call Miss Utility at 1-800-552-7001.” David E. Ricketts Washington resident David Edwin (Eddie) Ricketts, 53, of Washington died on July 6 at his home. Mr. Ricketts was bom on Nov. 23,1949 in Travilla, Md. to Kathleen E. Ricketts and the late Charles W. Ricketts, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen E. Ricketts of Tennessee, two brothers, Doug Ricketts of Washington, and Chuck Ricketts of Manassas, three sisters, Cindy Shaw of Tennessee, Dale Burke of Catlett, and Kathy Patterson of Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 12 at Washington Masonic Cemetery at 1 p.m. Every effort is made to mark all buried cable locations, but signs sometimes are removed or knocked down without Sprint’s knowledge. At least 48 hours in advance, anyone planning plow or dig in areas suspected be cable locations can call the toll-free number for assistance in finding underground cable. 53 DIABETIC ? ? ? If you have Medicare or Private Insurance you may be eligible to receive your Diabetic supplies at NO COST TO YOU! 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Dougherty to YRS Limited Partnership, 198 acres, Hampton District. $1,190,000. Sandra Gail Stoots to Clement Junior Clatterbuck and others, interest 3.051 acres, Hampton District Deed of gift. Donals Stuart Gallihugh and wife to Richard S. Leff and wife. 25 acres, Hawthorne District. $205,000: Robert E. Stapleton to Jeffrey W. Hines and wife, 1.101 acres. Piedmont District. $158,500. Gayle N. Morris and others to David C. Kennedy and wife, Lot 30A, Block 3, Section F, Plat 6, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield. $152,500. 1 Real Estate Directory I: •> SPERRYVILLE REALTY Charming 2BR, 2BA country home on 4 landscaped acres with pond. New kitchen, LR wlfireplace, DR w/built in grill, porch, deckf basement, central heat & air. $229,000 Fox Flight - Located on the edge of the village ofOrlean in Fauquier County, this charming restored 1840 house is truly one of a kind. Situated well off the road with mountain views and an extensive garden, this property is ideal for a weekend home or a hunt box in the heart of the Old Dominion Hounds Hunt. Property includes restored 2200 s. f. home, stable, pasture, and a garage. 5639,000 Cornerstone, c. 1870 - 85+/- acres farm located in Rappahannock County with incredible mountain views. The 4200sif home has 5 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths and has been completely restored with all modem conveniences. Other improvements include 18 stall stable, bam. riding ring, 5 fenced-paddocks and in-ground swimming pool. $1,500,000. Finally - Located just outside the village of Flint Hill, on 40+/open elevated acres, 4400 sf Custom home built by well known builder. Incredible mountain views in every direction. Property also has bam suitable for stable conversion. Pond with great flow. $869,000. Montpelier c. 1745 - Early 18th century manor house on 400+/- acres in the Francis Thornton Valley, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Rappahannock County. Grand eight-columned portico, beautiful carved mantels and graceful main stairway. Dependencies include tenant house, ice house, barn, smoke house, 2 additional tenant cottages, and a 2500 It. grass landing strip with three hangars. $2,600,000 Summerhill - Beautiful 200 acre estate located in the Shenandoah Valley. Set at an elevation of 1200 ft, the 7,000sf home was constructed, in 2000 and is built to the highest standard with the finest of material. Breathtaking mountain vistas are visible from almost every room. Amenities include tenant house, 10-stall stable, equipment shed, board fencing and numerous other improvements. Also numerous streams and a pond. $1,750,000. Igf Contact Justin H. Wiley (540) 672-5603 Q3 Frank Hardy. Inc. Kkaltors River Farm Completely private home with 4+ bedroom, luxury amenities, oversize master bedroom suite. Great room has stone fireplace, oversized windows and french doors leading to walled garden with water fall pond. Second master Dearoom on main floor with adjoining room and full bath, could be in-law or caretaker suite. All baths are tiled, as is kitchen. Extensive upgrading and renovations were carried out by the current owners, including two decks, carport, screen porch, antique wood floors and tiling, board fencing, stone walls, 4-stall traditional poplar board and batten bam, and extensive landscaping. The house is set on 47+ scenic<jtfboded an open acres, with varied terrain, rock outcrops, springs streams with over half mile of scenic frontage along the Tnomton River, The river landscape includes cliffs, large rocks and gentle slopes waiting for canoeist. This outstanding natural setting is protected by a conservation easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. $975,000 Imagine spending a quiet summer night sitting on the front porch of this gorgeous home. This home offers 4BR/3BA including a wide variety of amenities including cathedral ceilings, wnite pine floors, hickory cabinets, recessed lighting, huge great room, wide front porch, breakfast room, double vanities, walk-in closets, Jacuzzi soaker tub, loft office area, central a/c and a two car garage. Tucked away in a little valley across from a beautiful mountain stream, this maintenance free new home is spacious and light. You will love all of the space including a full unfinished basement Close proximity to National Park!! >529,900 > 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 Rappahannock Office: 540-987-9243 www.SamSneadRealty.com _ If you wish to search the Multiple Listing System go to ® Hopiesdatabase.com/samsnead