Rappahannock News, September 4, 2003

125th Year... No. 36 Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4,2003 www.timescohimunity.com 50 cents Rappahannock News photo/Naomi Smoot-Kimble Above: Rappahannock youngster Sam Mullany used the images he had seen of Mars during a slide show to put together a planetary puzzle. Photo courtesy/NASA LEFT: Mars: the ‘Red Planet’ Too cloudy to see Mars Weather fails to dampen spirits of sky gazers By Naomi Smoot-Kimble Rappahannock News Staff Writer Sky gazers may not have seen Mars but there were plenty of MoonPies and Milky Way bars to go around at the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection’s presentation Sunday evening. These lunar theme treats were in honor of Mars’ close encounter with Earth. The two planets, which were only 34,600,000 miles away from one another that evening, were the closest they have been in the last 60,000 years. Fifty people came out in hopes of an up close look at the planet and to listen to a lecture by FrancoisMarie Patomi about the famed red planet, what they could expect to see that evening, how to begin a hobby as an astronomer and the differing types of telescopes. Audience members such as Keriann Sloat journeyed to Rappahannock’s dark skies from as far away as Charlottesville. And even though overcast skies kept her and others in attendance from seeing Mars, she did not regret her trip. See MARS, Page A6 Applicants to j colleges need to start process now By Naomi Smoot-Kjmblf. Rappahannock News Staff Writer It may seem like graduation is eons away for the class of 2004, after all school only began last month. But senior year, a mere 183 days,, will quickly disappear. It is not too early to begin planning for life after graduation. As French novelist Anatole France once said, “To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.” Those students who dream of college need to be preparing for the application process now, says John Blackburn, Dean of Admissions at the University of Virginia. He says that students should be gathering their applications at this point and looking over the questions they will be required to answer. Blackburn estimates that stu dents will be required to .complete nearly half of these applications online this year, as many colleges and universities are moving away from the traditional paper appli'-ution. In these instances, students < an find all necessary documents on lh> universities’ webpages. Also at this time, both junior s and seniors should be registering for th< SATs, says Rappahannock Count} High School Guidance Counselor Jason Gochenour. He said .--nieis also should be narrowing the list of schools they are considering to. t n ■ > or three universities. The most important thing to-do when considering whether a univer -it> See COLLEGE, Page A6 Photo courtesy/ George Masor ln..pr$it> COLLEGE CHOICES: Students at George Mason University sit on a campus lawn. Rappahannock County High School's Guidance Counselor Jason Gochenouer says the university is among the most popular schools for RCHS seniors. Car wash to be held this Sunday for four-year-old By Candace Clough Special to the Rappahannock News For parents of toddlers, some days can be so frustrating—those times when it’s a struggle to get them dressed or when they don’t want to be buckled into a car seat or even walk on their own and you’re forced to carry them until your shoulders ache. What if it’s not just some days but everyday and your child isn’t a todMeetings • On Thursday, Sept. 4 the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Cpurthouse on Gay Street. • The Rappahannock County School Board will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school Band Room. • On Wednesday, Sept. 10 the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay Street. • On Thursday, Sept. 11 the Architectural Review Board of the Town of Washington will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay Street. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) dler, she’s four and she’s getting bigger everyday. She was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, a disorder that most of us have encountered. Your toddler sees such a child in a wheelchair and loudly asks, “Mom, what’s wrong with her?” We quietly answer, “She can’t walk, honey, shhhh.” Cerebral Palsy (CP) can and does involve so much more than an inability to walk. Four-year-old Rappahannock County resident Sidney Dodson is affected by two types of CP: Choreoathetosis, a disorder causing fast, frequent, involuntary movements of the limbs, and Dystonia, associated >^ith prolonged muscle contractions leading to extremely high uncontrollable muscle tone. Two years ago, Greg and Shelly Dodson scrambled to find a van when Sidney was fitted with her See CAR WASH, Page A6 One-half of homes built in past 30 years By Maureen Harris Special to the Rappahannock News Between the years 1970 and 2000, 51.1 percent of all Rappahannock County homes were newly built. This information is based on reports in the 2000 U.S. Census by At a Glance In previous stories analyzing recently released data on the 2000 U. S. Census, The Rappahannock News has reported on Rappahannock County's education levels, population growth, employment, commuters, age groups, the decreasing number of children, the growing number of weekend homes and how Jackson District has the highest population growth in the county. >• Tenth in a series county residents who were asked in what year their home was constructed. There are 3,303 homes in the county. These reports indicated that 17.8 percent of homes were built during 1970 to 1979, 17.3 percent were built in 1980 to 1989, and 16.0 percent were built in 1990 to 2000. This new home growth coincides with a period of rapid population growth in the county. Between 1970 and 2000, the population grew by 34.3 percent, from 5,199 residents to 6,983 residents. In contrast, the population declined from 1940 (7,208 residents) to 1970 (5,199 residents). Nevertheless, during this 30 year period, 23.1 percent of county homes were built. The new home construction during 1940 to 1970, in the face of declining population, was likely due to the decline of family size per household and the need for new homes for these smaller families. Although data is not available for the earlier period, the average number of persons per home ueHined from 3.9 persons in I960 to on'v 'i ~ See CENSUS, Pago A5 Rappahannock homes What year they were built i ua-nits ivid'. 5oufce 2000 U S Census Growing tall Ernest and Ellen Fletcher of Washington marvel at the tall stalks of corn in their garden. See Page A2. Village sketches Tom Tepper of Castleton turns his talents into pen and ink sketches of the county’s five villages. See Page B1. Chasing storms A long-time tornado chaser tells of his experiences at a RAAC sponsored library talk on Septet 2 See Page B1. ‘Finding Nemo’ This latest adventure under the sea is a satisfying tale that will be shown at The Theatre Friday. See Page B1.

People Local Girl Scout troop tours founder’s home in Georgia By Amy Hitt Special to the Rappahannock News Does anyone wonder who the original “J. Lo” was? Six local Girl Scouts went to her birthplace and childhood home in Savannah, Ga. The “J. Lo” they went to learn about was the founder of Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low. Connie Payne’s Cadet Girl Scout Troop 3003 along with 22 Cadet’s from area troops headed to Savannah on Aug. 18. They boarded a chartered bus at the Olivet Church at 7:30 a.m. on Monday and were on their adventure. They had several stops and tours on their itinerary. They ^ Photo courtesy/Amy Hitt GIRL SCOUTS: Six members of Cadet Girl Scout Troop 3003 toured the birthplace and childhood home of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, in Savannah, Ga. From left, leader Connie Payne, Lauren Murphy, Lizzie Fletcher, Meagan Smith, Kaite Payne, Amanda Smith and Katie Murphy. 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On Wednesday, they started out at the Marine Science Center, the Lighthouse & Museum at Tvbee Island and took a Dolphin Cruise where many dolphins were playing alongside the boat. And, of course, there was some sunbathing time at the beach. On Thursday, they went on a full day’s tour of Low’s birthplace and the first National Headquarters for the Girl Scouts. The trip home on Friday was full of talk about what the girls had experienced and what they had brought home. If you see any of these girls ask them about the Ghost Walk Tbur and they will tell you something that will send shivers up your spine. A special thanks to Hedy Paul for being the second chaperone. Photo courtesy/Glenn Fletcher Ernest and Ellen Fletcher of Washington were picking their tall old hickory corn last week, that grew extra tall from all the rain. Mrs. Fletcher said that the other vegetables did not do as well. 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Students study in the discipline of their choice with a distinguished faculty of professional artists from around the globe. Bill Jones Bill Jones elected governor of Lions Clubs’ District 24-A The Lions Clubs of District 24-A recently elected Bill Jones of New Baltimore as its District Governor for Lions year 2003-2004. Virginia is divided into six Lions Districts. Each district elects its District Governor. The six District Governors make up the Council of Governors for the state of Virginia. His fellow District Governors elected Jones Vice Chair of the Council of Governors. District 24-A is made up of 11 counties. This area includes all of Northern Virginia as well as the Colonial Beach, Culpeper, and Rappahannock County areas. There are 71 Lions Clubs, two Lioness Clubs, and 10 Leo Clubs in this district. clones nas Deen a member of the Lions Club of Fauquier in Marshall for 39 years serving three terms as its President. He has also held all other offices in his club except for those of secretary and treasurer. Some of these he has held more than one term. In 1997, he was named Lion of the Year and in 2001 he received the Lions of Virginia Foundation Humanitarian Award. From 1998 to 2000, he was zone chairman and from 2000 to 2002, he was District Bland Memorial Music Scholarship chairman. He served District 24-A as Vice District Governor during the 2002-2003 Lions Year. Lions International awarded Jones the Lions Clubs International Key Member Award for sponsoring 15 new ; members. He attended the ; International Convention in : 2001 and 2003. Jones has also served as i chairman of the Fauquier j County Transportation Com- i mittee, member of the j Fauquier County Supervisors j Development Advisory 3 Committee, a member of the i State Police Advisory Com- I mittee, chairman of Aid j Association for Lutherans, and as a trustee of Our Saviour Lutheran Church. He was named Scott District f Citizen of the Year by the j Board of Supervisors in 2002. \ He retired from the ] Department of Defense after j 37 years Of service. He and his j wife Judy, a retired teacher, j have three children and four grandchildren, all of whom make their home in Fauquier Countv.

£ How to understand large sums of money A briefcase can hold $1 ^^-million dollars. It has 'ccn proven. You can put H .01)0 one-hundred dollar H s lns>de a large briefcase measuring 13 inches high, ■1H oiches long and 5 1/4 inches thick. 1 his means Rappahannock County’s lat‘‘st budget of nearly $16 million could fit in 16 briefcas,‘f' These could easily sit on lhe table used by the Board of Supervisors upstairs in the courtroom where they meet, in the courthouse. Ten briefcases would be for the school system. lake another county: i'airfax. Its new budget is almost $2.6 billion, roughly 163 times the size of ours. Now, a billion dollars involves 1,000 briefcases, each with a million dollars inside. Its budget needs 2.600 briefcases. The briefcases would cover the entire floor of our courtroom, spill down the stairway, out the front door and down the sidewalk to Gay Street. We need a new benchmark: Gay Street. Here I am on Gay Street which is 32 feet wide for the most part. No cars around. I'm lining up briefcases. They are standing up, endto-end, in a straight line across the road, 20 of them in all, with a little space between each —$20 million in a line. Fairfax County’s budget would fill the street chock-a-block with briefcases for the length of about four parked cars. Rappahannock County’s budget wouldn’t even make one line across the street, Hunter safety courses set Hunter safety courses will be held in Fauquier and Madison this year and Rappahannock residents are encouraged to participate. In Fauquier, classes will be held at the Warrenton Police Training Center on Carriage House Lane on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 18 ana Sept. 19 from 1 p.m to 6 p.m and Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 from lp.m. to 6 p.m. In Madison, classes will be held at the School Board Office on Oct. 5 and Oct. 12 from lp.m. to 6 p.m. The class is open to the first 65 people. For more information contact Ross Shiffett at (540) 948-6887. The Forum Don Audette only 80 percent of a line. Gay Street can hold $40 billion from the mid-point of Middle Street to the midpoint of Porter Street, one block long. Now we have a good benchmark. Even Alan Greenspan, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, could grasp this. He was married at the The Inn at Little Washington a number of years ago. This is a useful benchmark. Now when I read a big number, I can use Gay Street to gauge how much money is involved. Recently, Bill Gates’ personal fortune was said to be almost $41 billion. He’s worth a streetfull. Hewlett-Packard’s printer business is $20 billion a year— half a streetfull. Gay Street also provides a way to make comparisons. Global music sales last year were $32 billion, somewhere between Hewlett-Packard’s printer business and Bill Gates’ fortune. Or Wall Street bonuses in 2002 were $8 billion-^-jUst the bonuses, not the paychecks. Spam email costs businesses $10 billion a year. Both are about one-fourth of Bill Gates’ fortune. How about this? When Enron collapsed in December 2002, investors and employees lost over $60 billion. And in March 2003, WorldCom wrote off $80 billion in assets because the value of the companies they had acquired dropped and things like their Fiber-optic network lost value. $60 bilJENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Fruit Apples, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums & Black Berries j Apple Butter jams, jellies & honey Hours: 9_a.m, to 6 p m. - Btiog con^ners Directions: From Culpeper on RL 522, left at Yancey Road, approximately 2 miles From Sperryville, Rt. 522, right at Yancey Road, 2 miles. Watch tor signs. j| _ Woodville ^ C540J 987-8192 lion and $80 billion? Both too big for Gay Street. We need a new benchmark. I’m down on Lee Highway. Route 211 near Washington, Va., by the entrance to the Rappahannock County Park. Lee Highway eastbound has about 24 feet of ' asphalt. Gay Street had 32 feet, but you don’t park cars along both sides ^ of a highway, so ^ 24 feet is wide enough. One line of briefcases across east bound Route 211 equals $16 million (the county’s budget). A half-mile of chock-ablock briefcases, standing up across two lanes on eastbound Lee Highway, is $96.5 billion. Call it $100 billion. Your odometer can’t tell the difference. Some more numbers: The 100 largest U.S. corporate pension plans are behind by $157 billion. That’s a little over 3/4 of a mile of milliondollar briefcases on Route 211. This year’s U.S. budget deficit may be $400 billion— two miles. This next one gets me. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners estimates the cost of corporate fraud is $600 billion a year—three miles. Forbes magazine says the collective net worth of 476 billionaires is $1.4 trillion. Trillion? Good thing CLG COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING $£*,, GROUP, INC. 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The National Debt? Nearing $6.7 trillion, and thus 33.5 miles of money. The size of the U.S. economy? Close to $11 trillion—55 miles—this takes you from Washington, Va., to the Capital Beltway, Route 495. How about the worldwide stock market loss during the. 2000-2002 market decline? $13 trillion—which is equal to $2,000 for every man, woman, and child on earth. Starting from Washington, Va., >id trillion is k 65 miles of ■ briefcases full ot money on eastbound Lee Highway We have to pick up noute nu at Fairfax Circle and continue on until we, cross ' the Potomac River into Washington. DC. r Remember, that distance, chock-a-block with briefcases full of mnnev ren resents what people lost in retirement funds, college tuition for kids, savings for future medical expenses or long term care, future homes, etc. Sixty-five miles of money wiped out. Let’s measure something called a “derivative." As I understand it, there are investors, speculators and gamblers, be they wealthy individuals, banks, companies or government entities, who use small amounts of cash to obtain enormous amounts of credit so they can bet on future price movements of such things as interest rates, wheat prices, sale of snow shovels, exchange rates, etc. The derivatives market is unregulated and given to secrecy In 199$, The LongTerm Capital Management derivatives fund used $5 billion to bet $125 billion, mostly borrowed, while controlling more than $1 trillion of derivatives. They lost part of their het and nearly brought down the world's financial system The U.S. Federal Reserve had to organize big investor banks to bail them out What's the amount of money now being bet in derivatives'.’ The Bank for International Settlements Quarterly Review of June 2003. notes the combined value of trading in various derivatives contracts in the first quarter of 2003 was $197 trillion. Some members ol the Federal Reserve, Congress, and hanking community are uncomfortable with derivative trading. That $197 trillion is also 985 miles of money, two lanes of highway full of milhon-dollar briefcases, chocka-block, from Washington, Va , up the East coast to Nova Scotia. So, there you have it. Now when you hit a big money “nugget" in the newspaper or hear it on TV you can use $40 billion on Gay Street as a gauge. Or. a half-mile eastbound Route 211 from the recreation park at Washington, Va.. for $100 billion. Half-way to Amissville is $1 trillion. W Spend a magical \ ■ day in the country with: . • Exotic Chickens • Dairy Cows & Calves • Beef Cattle • Animal Exhibits • Llamas & Alpacas • Sheep • Ponies • Fresh Flowers & Produce • Hayrides • Corn Mazes .. ,<utd mone! from our nation’ll capital, Fauquier County is easily accessible. 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-&appai)amtocfe jSetosEstablished 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@tlmespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 Our View Take a stand An audience of more than 50 persons showed up at the Washington Fire Hall last Sunday night for a program on the planet Mars, even though the cloudy night precluded the promised viewing of the red planet through telescopes. Those who gathered for the program sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection heard and saw a fascinating presentation by amateur astronomist Francois-Marie Patomi of Castleton. Patomi noted that Rappahannock County is one of the very best places on the East Coast to view the stars and planets, thanks to our dark skies and very low level of ground light. In most of urban America, it's impossible to see any but the brightest stars because of air pollution and the bright blanket of light that permeates large cities and suburbs. In Rappahannock, on a good, clear night, we can see the Milky Way and many of the lesser lights of heaven—a pleasure denied to most people in this country. Rappahannock's dark skies and lack of ground-light pollution are just another example of the marvelous environment in which we live. Our children and grandchildren have an opportunity to learn the wonders of the universe just by looking up. Most American children don't have that chance. Can we keep it that way? Along with urban sprawl comes accompanying ' light sprawl." As we drive along major thoroughfares in urban America our eyes are bombarded with high levels of commercial lighting— gas stations, fast-food restaurants, shops and businesses are all competing for our attention with glaring signs and displays. The resulting brilliant blanket of light obscures the view of the heavens. In November 2001, the county Planning Commission took one good step toward maintaining Rappahannock's dark skies by passing a lighting ordinance that would have regulated newly installed commercial lighting. Contrary to what opponents claimed, the lighting ordinance would not have applied to homes or farms; its passage would not regulate residential lighting, such as yard lights. It would have set standards for commercial lighting, designed to minimize glare. Stores, restaurants, gas stations and other businesses would be required to meet the standards in the ordinance. Despite the Planning Commission recommendation that the Board of Supervisors pass the ordinance, the supervisors have taken no action. They tabled the recommendation in the spring of 2002. For the past year and a half, it has remained in this limbo, neither dead or alive. Rather than ducking the issue, the Board of Supervisors should make a decision. Vote the proposed lighting ordinance up or down. If members of the board have objections to the proposal, they should state them. They could amend the ordinance if they wish. They could pass it or kill it or send it back to the Planning Commission for refinement. At a minimum, they owe the people of the county a decision of some kind. We elect a Board of Supervisors to make decisions, not to duck them. Backlight At summer’s end, the sunset’s light declines and gently sets behind the plum to backlight firey burgundy leaves and coax the rivers tide to run. The river rush’s silver’d tassels turn and wave their shiny fluffy seeds - thick with clouds of gnats resigned to float among the stately reeds. The sun a blazing hot white, dancing globe upon the wavelettes silver motion twisting, moving evermore in her elegant journey to the oceam ' \ Feathers outlined by the setting sun, their shadows graced by silver’d shafts their dalliance and dance enhanced by purple shadows they love to cast. The shadows grow long upon the lawn, and the rose bows homage to dusk a quiet settles on backlit walls whose stone reflects the silver’d dust. A haze of a promise of darkness descends and hints of shadow’s death but hours away, is another day with another dusk, anothejjbreath. Cynthia Stamps; Woodville Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo Richard Lykes Eleven-year-old twins Tyler, left, and Austin Burdick help their father Flint Hill veterinarian Dr. Todd Burdick inoculate a herd of sheep for Morris Riley, also of Flint Hill. The twins bring their father all his new medicine and take away the used needles. Letters Thanking county farmers for helping Chesapeake Bay I wish to respond to your Aug. 21 article “Farmers Cashing in on $22 Million Stream Program.” Perhaps an even more fitting title would be “Chesapeake Bay Cashes in on $22 Million Stream Program.” The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) provides the very tools necessary to improve the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay. By restoring and protecting streams and streamside buffers, CREP will reduce the flow of excess nutrients to the bay and its tributaries, improving local water quality as well as downstream habitat for crabs, underwater grasses and oysters. CBF applauds the hard work and dedication of Mr. Thompson of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the partnering agencies Farm Service Agency and Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, for making this program widely successful. We also applaud Monira Rifaat, Cliff Miller and a host of other farmers and landowners throughout Virginia, for making the positive decision to participate in CRER Without landowners such as these, CREP will not succeed and neither will restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. A significant component of improving the Chesapeake Bay and its living resources are the individual decisions by landowners to take actions leading to reduced nutrients, restored buffers and controlled runoff. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation extends its appreciation to all those landowners who have taken advantage of CREP. Ann Jennings Chesapeake Bay Foundation Weapon application not processed I have no idea why the Rappahannock News saw fit to print Mr. Beers’ rambling complaint last week regarding his application for a concealed weapon permit from a Circuit Court Clerk’s Office somewhere. I would like to assure your readers that his application was neither submitted to nor processed in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. To mislead your subscribers in this inflammatory fashion is indeed unfortunate. Diane Bruce Rappahannock Circuit Court Clerk Editor's note: It was not our intent to reflect discredit on the Rappahanin Rappahannock nock County Circuit Clerk's Office. We regret that Mr. Beers' opinion column failed to state that he lives in Centreville, Va., where the application was made. While the Rappahannock News assumes responsibility for its content, that omission came from a preedited story from another paper in the TimesCommunity chain. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 53 YEARS AGO Sept. 7, 1950 Women Council Installed in Impressive Ceremony With a dignity indicative of their determination to do a good job, the ladies of Washington's municipal government took over the reigns in induction ceremonies Friday afternoon, Sept. 1. About 300 local citizens and visitors were on hand to beam with pride when the ladies presented a picture worthy to accompany the county's natural beauty. The county is getting prepared to amend its bragging: everyone knows Rappahannock is the "Land of Finest Livestock and Apples," and after the ceremonies, the folks are beginning to realize that the good-looking ladies are an asset to join the ranks of the county listing. On a stand on the courthouse lawn, the ladies replied firmly when the oath of office was administered by the Hon. William F. Moffett Jr. Photographers and reporters were present from Collier's magazine, Life, The Evening StarBand The Washington Post. 25 YEARS AGO Sept. 7,1978 It's down to the wire for liquor by the drink in Rappahannock. Petitions calling for a referendum on the issue to be placed on ballots in the November election need approximately 150 more signatures,by 4:30 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 7. Patrick O'Connell and Reinhardt lynch, proprietors of c The Inn at Little Washington, have been instrumental in organizing the petition drive. O'Connell and Lynch intend to apply for a liquor license for The Inn if the referendum passes on the November ballot. Mount Salem Church Restoration Association is the recipient of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection s first award for community excellence. The honor was bestowed on the association in recognition of its effective work in preserving and restoring the oldest church building in Rappahannock County, according to RLEP president Phil Irwin. ) Winners of the 25th Annual Rappahannock Labor Day Invitational Mixed Doubles Whistle Cup Tennis Tournament are Judge Rayner Snead and Ann Thomas, right, and run^ners-up Dean Hahn and Sharon Luke. 10 YEARS AGO Sept. 1, 1993 s The Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is considering alternative routes as opposition mounts to th^ proposed 10-mile 100-foot wide right-of-way and new transmission line from Potomac Edison's substation in Sperryville to REC's substation near Rixeyville. The Rappahannock County Library is starting a drive to replenish and enhance its collection of classic adult and children's literature. The Friends of the Library will hold a fundraiser at The Meadows, home of FOL president Edward Barton in Washington at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. COMPILED BY MARY ANN KUHN

Letters Camp Fantastic: ‘a huge success’ thanks to volunteers We would like to thank everyone who played a part in this year’s Rappahannock Night at Camp Fantastic. Once again, it was a huge success. The committee—Sandra Jenkins, Marie Davis, Ester Settle, Jan Makela and Bruce Jones were invaluable in planning this event. Charlotte Tummeyer and Alice Flight offered facepainting and RolyPoly, the clown, tirelessly worked to entertain everyone. Capt. Jeff Brown was there with a snow cone machine and he and his daughter, Catherine, kept the snow cones coming all evening. Howard Massey and his sons provided cotton candy and music was provided by Blues Fuze. Kathy Gangel mingled with the crowd snapping photographs during the event. The many restaurants, individuals and civic clubs who made donations include: Bleu Rock Inn, The Public House, Pizza Hut, Melting Pot, Mountainside Market, E Cow, Muskrat Haven, The Country Cafe, Diana’s Country Diner II, F. T. Valley Grocery, Ron and Jan Makela, Pete and Sandra Jenkins, Women on Mission of Washington Baptist Church, Maybelle Gilkey, Settle’s Grocery, Settle’s Cars and Trucks, Ester Settle, Arland Welch, The Inn at Little Washington, Rae’s Place, Griffin Tavern, Rappahannock Lions’ Club, Rappahannock National Bank, BB & T Bank at Flint Hill, Persimmon Springs Florist (Donna Brune), Dorothy Hackley and her sister, Betty, Larry Hackley, Sam Snead Realty, Hampton Foundation, Jane Johnson, Deborah Flinchum, Ellen Mustoe. Eugene McCarthy and other anonymous donors. We sincerely appreciate all the donations that make this annual event possible. We feel very fortunate to be able to participate in Camp Fantastic each year. Bev Atkins and Jan Besecker, Co-coordinators | Parent to School Board: make cooling system ‘top priority’ I am writing this letter in regards to the cooling system at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. I went to take my daughter to meet her third grade teacher for the upcoming school year last Thursday at 6:15 p.m. We walked into the front entrance of the school, and down the hallway we noticed huge fans throughout the hall all the way to my daughter’s room on the backside of the school. We walked into Mrs. Simpson’s room and it was like walking into an oven. It was very hot and she had three or four fans going full blast. I couldn’t talk as much as I would have liked, simply because of sweat running down. I understand there is an issue such as the budget allowing for a better cooling system. However, this has been an issue for years. I don’t think it is fair to make some of these children suffer from heart exhaustion, while others have nothing to worry about, as they sit in their cool rooms or offices. Algo, how could it be healthy for some fifth graders to be in a nice, cool refreshing room and change classes and go to a room that is 120 degrees? I don’t fully understand how this could be a healthy environment for the teachers and children. How could one expect them to fully concentrate when they have sweat constantly rolling off them while trying to work. I have no complaints with the school system. I feel we are very lucky to have such a wonderful school for our children to attend. We have a wonderful education program, D. A. R. E., teachers, aides, etc. But this is something that needs to be addressed sooner than later. I noticed in previous arti cles in the Rappahannock News a lot of the parents were concerned about the safety of the children and were opposed to the new bank being built across the street. The chances of a child being out in the new road are less likely than one having a heat stroke in the school, due to heat exhaustion. Again, I think the School Board should make this a top priority as to making sure all rooms have a cooling system. It is not fair for one to have air and hundreds of others not to have any at all. Tammy Atkins Huntly Reader raises questions about Town of Washington What is becoming of the Ibwn of Washington? The tree between the Rare Finds building and Chris and Jean Goodine’s building was cut down for what reason? Do we make exceptions to folks who 1) should know better 2) because they are in a position of influence with the governing body? Why are they not made to remove a structure that is too close to the road and plant a tree? What is all that “stufF next to Sunnyside Market and the Bear’s den? If that tree needed to be removed as reported why wasn’t it replaced with a tree instead of the out of scale edifice? Does anyone really think that “stuff” is in keeping with the town or any of its architecture? Why doesn’t the Town Council know what’s going on with the ARB? What has become of the reservoir project? Are they (the Tbwn Council) going to let this project pass its deadline while they are off cutting who knows what kind of deal with Avon Hall and their “alternate” site? Are they paying any attention to the lawsuit that has been filed against the Town? What is that costing? And while I’m on costs why is it necessary to pay both the treasurer and the town secretary to do a report that was prepared by the previous secretary as part of her routine duties (which by the way she was paid lessvfor!) and simply be reviewed by the treasurer and read at the meetings? Isn’t that what “Quicken” is all about? We all need to come to the meetings and make our voices heard. These folks do not appear to care at all about the vox populi. Let’s join together and demand the explanations and answers to which we are entitled. Look at the damage they have done already. No man is more deaf than he who will not hear. Barbara Stockton Washington |AMv i 1 r - T » 'll The memory train Heidi Eastham’s 9-year-old niece, Then Andrus, wrote this essay. She happened to be in Rappahannock County visiting when Heidi’s father-in-law Thomas L. East ham passed away on June 27. It was a beautiful day. The air smelled sweet and the birds were singing. But in a few minutes I would be aboard the train. I was going down to Virginia to see my relatives. My sister and mother were going too. It was only a few minutes, but it seemed like hours before I heard the train’s mournful New business start-up seminars scheduled The Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center in Fauquier County is offering a New Business Startup Seminar for individuals interested in starting their own business. The seminar is being offered Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lord Fairfax Community College/Fauquier campus. The center’s director, Brien Poffenberger, will help students organize thoughts, think realistically about goals and consider questions they hadn’t thought to ask. At the end of thfe seminar, students will understand the steps required to set up a business and know the resources available when help is needed. There is a $10 material fee and pre-registration is required. For more information contact Cindy Padgett at 540-351-1595, e-mail at cpadgettdlfsbdc.org, or visit our website at www.lfsbdc.org sounds. It came whizzing past, it almost seemed like it would forget us. But it didn’t, oh no. I was excited, so apprehensive, it seemed like I forgot my surroundings. There it was before me. The great beast that would take me to my relatives, that would take me through long hours of waiting and wonder to get there. In the week that followed, I had so many emotions. I experienced sadness, joy and wonder. Sadness. . . it overtook me the day I left. I would miss the country, the beauty and the land itself. But I felt good in knowing that I had memories, the things a soul can live by. Wonder. . . the appreciation of the things in which the country provides a lot of. Joy. . . the thing that keeps you alive. It’s there every day, whether you take it or not. It’s the same joy that I get out of writing this; my joy to have the memories, the parts of my life, the very things my soul lives by. Thea Andrus Grade 5 FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION 50% OFF CUSTOM DRAPERIES & TOP TREATMENTS FROM OUR GALAXY COLLECTION CALL TODAY FOft YOUR FREE •i-HOME CONSULTATION 1-800-543-5436 > Ma pn «Mn MM. ha* Ms mi aattataa ftnaaaaai m taanaaal map « raphr areas Oaaa up adah hart Day la* hpe an* Mat* (■donMairwMH 'laaMMnia*ThahaamitPKapasaMM■ 27 2* ustom decorating ifsall inside: www.jcpenney.com/custonxlecorating Letters to the Editor We . welcome vour-opinions and comments. 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Mars From Page A1 “I learned about some pretty cool telescopes and why we only see one face of the moon,” she said. Patorni explained during his lecture, by using two audience members as visual aides, that the moon rotates on its own axis at the same time that it rotates around the earth. Thus, even though it makes a complete rotation on its own axis only one side is ever seen on earth. County resident Robert Weinberg also learned from the evening’s presentation. He was especially impressed with the way Patorni had given “perspective” to the distance from one star to the next. To accomplish this Patorni explained that if the solar system were placed on a 'scale such that the sun were the size of a soccer ball the nearest star would still end up near Berlin, Germany, some 4,000 miles away. Weinberg was also shocked to discover that the two planets, Earth and Mars, will line up again in roughly two years, although they will not be as close to one another at that time. Patorni explained that these varying distances are due to the fact that the orbits on which the planets travel are not perfect circles. In reality their paths are much more oval shaped and so depending on where they line up there are variations in their distance from one another. After Patorni’s presentation, audience members were able to look at astronomy posters, and try on 3-D glasses to examine a picture of Mars. Rappahannock youngster Sam Mullany found his way to a planetary puzzle while other residents gathered around various telescopes which were on hand. Patorni had explained earlier in the evening that these telescopes used either reflection or refraction to generate images of the night skies. Patorni himself was "dmazed that so many people are interested in what there is to see in the night sky,” and said that if audience members left that evening having gained only one thing he hoped it would be a realization of the "value of being able to watch the stars in a dark sky.” These dark skies are especially important to RLEP members, who took the opportunity to speak about the proposed lighting ordinance which has long awaited a response from the county’s Board of Supervisors, Member Phil Irwin told the audience how shocked he is to hear guests at his bed and breakfast near Flint Hill ask him what the bright streak across the night sky is. While people living in Rappahannock often take the natural nighttime light show for granted, many who are from more brightly lit urban areas have often never seen these natural nighttime light phenomena. Sperrvville resident Jim Gannon also spoke about the need for such an ordinance. He said that the beauties of the night sky which had been seen during Patorni’s slide presentation were some of the reasons why RLEP felt so strongly about the need for an ordinance which would Rappahannock News photo Naomi Smoot-Kimble Rappahannock County resident Bob Wienberg examines one of the more traditional telescopes on hand for RLEP's Mars’ Presentation. limit light pollution. “If you’re going to keep the skies dark,” he said, “it will take something like this.” He urged those in atten dance who felt strongly about the preservation of Rappahannock’s nighttime vistas to contact their supervisors about the proposed ordinance. College From Page A1 will make the cut, Gochenhouer says, is to visit the school. He suggests going during the week when classes are in session so students can get a feel for what the school is truly like. For him, this experience is irreplaceable. “If you're going to attend a school site-unseen you might not like it. There’s no guarantee that a student is going to like any school," he says, adding that even though the visit may not give a complete picture of the campus it will provide the student with a feel for what they will experience. And after the visit it’s time to begin the agonizing process of filling out applications and writing the dreaded essay. Andrew Flagel, Dean of Admissions at George Mason University, says that while students have until January to complete many applications, they should aim to have them in to their chosen schools by Thanksgiving. Getting the application in early is especially imperative at his school where he says students hoping for scholarship money should send in their applications by Dec. 1, more than a month prior to the official Jan. 15 deadline. But what are Flagel and Blackburn looking for on these applications? “There is nothing as important as the student’s academic record. That is the best indicator of college success,” savs Flagel. Flagel feels extra curriculars and SAT scores are less significant than a student’s grades. He adds that if students are involved in afterschool activities it should be for their own enjoyment, not to impress admission’s officers. Trying to pick and choose extra curriculars based on how they will look on an application, he say6, “is just a lousy way to spend your high school career.” SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE s A V E 10% OFF ALL DRIVEWAYS!! FREE ESTIMATES CALL FOR DETAILS 1-800-DRIVEWAY 540*47.7234 540.399-1372 • Fax 540*99-1373 • Subdivisions • Driveways • Tennis Courts • Fast Sen/ice • Latest Modem Equipment State Licensed • Insured • Established 1971 Lignum, Virginia Serving Fauquier & Culpeper Counties Since 1971 JOHN STANLEY’S PAVING GO. s A V E S A V E SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE For Blackburn, though, an outstanding academic record is not everything. He says UVA applicants should be “civic minded,” have a challenging course load and present well-written essays. This does not mean, however, that students who had a weak junior year should be deterred from applying. He says that if students have otherwise strong grades they Census From Page A1 persons in 2000. About one-fourth (25.8 percent) of county homes were built before 1940. Many of these were constructed in the 1700s and 1800s. Four county homes are on the Virginia Landmarks Register—Montpelier, Ben Venue and Caledonia Farm, and the John W. Miller house. Several county organizations have recently sponsored a survey of county homes and buildings with the intent of documenting historic strucCar wash From Page A1 first wheelchair because it didn’t fit into their car. What are you doing to improve your health? Health Promotions Pre-registration required Register/Info: (540) 829-4190 SEPTEMBER 16 New Shape of Health Have you tried everything to lose weight, or lost weight and then gamed it back’ This is a non-det approach to being healthy, and not about fitting in a certain size clothing 6-7pm SEPTEMBER 25 Get the Skinny on Cholesterol Learn how cholesterol affects your heart health and some easy ways to improve your levels 6-7pm BY APPOINTMENT [ Thinkin' About Quittin' One of the most important things you can do l for your health is to stop smoking. Make an I appointment to plan an individualized stop smoking program Daytime and early evening hours available Family Birth Center Pre-registration required Register/Info: (540) 829-4114 Conducted on-site at the Family Birth Center SEPTEMBER ,10 Siblings Being a good big brother or sister to a new baby is a very irpportant job1 You are invited to bring your child or children 'over age 3) to this free class to receive guidance and great acMce to prepare for a new child in the family 7-8pm SEPTEMBER 17 Infant CPR For parents, grandparents, siblings, babysitters and others who care for babies, this important class offers you the chance to learn and practice the special techniques used m CPR for infants 7-9pm SEPTEMBER 24 Breastfeeding Learn about the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding from the only internationally certified lactation consultant in our region Fathers-to-be are encouraged to attend with mothers-to-be 7-9pm Support Groups SEPTEMBER 8-NOVEMBER 10 GriefShare A free sem.nar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close Meets every Monday through November 10 and includes a video with top gref experts and real-life stories Gr.efshare is non-denominationa! and offers a y Biblical perspective. 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Preser*>ng community SEPTEMBER 15, 22, 29 and OCTOBER 6 Bereavement Support Group Facilitated by a certified gnef counselor, these sessions are designed to support those who have lost a loved one Please call counselor Dick Guizar at 829-5772 prior to meeting the group so that he may determine how best to support you Sponsored by FamilyCare Home Health & Hospice Meetings are held in a private room at Culpeper County Public Library 11:30am-1pm SEPTEMBER 13 Depression Support Group Tired of trying to deal with your depression alone7 Surrounded by people who may not understand you' depression and how it mpacts your life7 Exchange ideas for managing depression and resources for help Call Pmeorooke Psychiatric Center at 829-4132 for more information about this free support group 6-7pm _ Channel 21 Culpeper Regional Hospital hosts a program called Medically Speaking, which airs weekly on Channel 21 Trie program covers a wide 'anige of healthcare topics intended to inform and educate Beca'jse the channel is not available ?o everyone within the hospttars service area - Culpeper, Mad.son. 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Often, he said, his university will take such desires into consideration. tures. These generally include those that are at least 60 years old. Many of their owners are now considering applying for designation as an historic structure. There is significant variation among the five county districts in the proportion of homes that were built in the last 30 years. For example, only 33.3 percent of homes in Piedmont district were constructed during 1970 to 2000, whereas 61.7 percent of homes in Jackson district were built during this period. The percentages for Hampton district is 50.0 percent, for StonewallHawthorne is 51.6 percent, and for Wakefield is 52.2 per cent. Rappahannock County had the lowest percentage in the region of new homes constructed during 1970 to 2000. In Fauquier County, 65.6 percent of all homes were built during this period. The percentages for the other surrounding counties were Culpeper, 62.7 percent; Madison, 58.2 percent; Warren, 57.0 percent; and Page, 51.6 percent. Dr. Maureen Harris is a resident of Woodville. She worked for 33 years at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., where she was a demographer and epidemiologist. Someday soon, she will require a chairlift for the van and an effort is underway to build up The Sidney Dodson Fund for that purpose. Family and friends are holding a car wash at The Quicke Mart on Route 211 on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sidney’s friend, Brier, understands that getting close to Sidney can mean that she may get hit in the face. With Dystonia affecting her lower body and legs, moving Sidney from a car seat to a wheelchair can take all of your strength to “break her tone” and bend her at the waist. 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Neighbors/B4 Classifieds/B5, B6, B7 Obituaries/B8 Real Estate/B8 September 4, 2003 Section B www.timescommunity.com Woodville Sperryville Amissville *.m m .r ---- - -fc—Washington Tom Tepper creates joy through his art By Naomi Smoot-Kimble Rappahannock News Staff Writer Joy. lb different people this word has different meanings. For some it is a favorite song, a piece of warm pie, a favorite novel or the sight of an old friend. Castleton architect Tom Teppei hopes that his pen and ink sketches of five local villages in Rappahannock County will also make its way onto this list. “I hope they give people joy. Joy is sometimes kind of hard to achieve in this world now,” he said. Tepper, a long time artist who has done cartoons for the Rappahannock News, hopes residents will enjoy looking through the drawings as he feels they are like a walking tour through the towns of Amissville, Flint Hill, Sperryville, Washington and Woodville. But more importantly, he said, they possess something extra which is lacking in simple photography. “Photographs are more accurate but these pictures have more soul to them. I tried to capture the soul of the community and I think they do that,” he said. And the community itself is something which is just as important to this longtime artist. Tepper is currently president of Rappahannock’s Lions Club as well as a representative on the County Planning Commission. “Community is something that is sacred, irreplaceable and should be applauded,” he said. In an attempt to capture this and to bring joy to those around him, Tepper spent the past eight months working on his sketches. The process was not simple. First, Tepper walked through the villages, photographing homes which he hoped to include. In some cases, such as Washington where he said 55 buildings were included, this involved several trips to ensure that the homes were photographed in a favorable light. See TEPPER, Page B2 RAAC Library Series features tornado chaser Sept. 12 By Sally Morgan Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will kick off its 2003-2004 Second Friday at the Library series with a presentation Sept. 12 by David Hoadley, who has been a Great Plains storm photographer for the past 47 years. Hoadley will speak at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library about his own experience as a tornado chaser, and will include slides and video of tornadoes, along with a discussion of storm dynamics/structure and safety measures. Hoadley has seen over 130 tornadoes, including 14 this spring. The “Guinness World Records” book for 2001 said he had the “longest storm chasing career” on record. This recently retired federal employee from EPA’s Office of Water began chasing as a teenager in Bismarck, N. D. He has done so ever since, except for a brief hiatus in 1966, when he opted to save his annual leave for a honeymoon instead. His wife, Nancy, is one of four daughters of Sarah Latham, a former editor of the Rappahannock News. Hoadley used to sketch “The Little Fox” cartoon for the newspaper during the 1970s. Headley’s enthusiasm for storm chasing dates back to a June evening in 1956 when, as a young, impressionable teenager, he was deeply stirred by a severe storm which passed over Bismarck. “I still remember the broken power lines in wet grass that night, snapping and jumping in the air with bright sparks, like flash-bulbs, illuminating darkened homes and toppled trees in a ghostly light. ...” Thereafter, Hoadley began studying whatever forecast literature was available, for what was then a young science and began hunting storms on the Dakota plains. After 20,000 miles and two years, he saw his first tornado. Now each storm chase begins from his home in Falls Church, Va. After picking an active pattern on computer model forecasts, he packs his laptop, cameras and a week’s laundry and drives to the plains. A typical morning begins in a Kansas motel, collecting data and developing a forecast for that afternoon. He may leave Dodge City at 10 a.m. and arrive in Lubbock that night, only to turn around the next morning and go to Wichita. He can drive 5,000 miles a week to see one tornado, but to him it is worth it (in a typical season he may drive as much as 25,000 miles). To date, experience, persistence and luck have brought him over 130 tornadoes and numerous encounters with large hail, lightning and flash floods. He has taped several large tornados to within a half-mile, one of which chased him for several miles. He and his daughter once dove into a ditch for cover as a nighttime tornado formed over their car and then destroyed two farms. In 1977, Hoadley began the See TORNADO, Page B2 P^oto courtesy David Hoadley STORM CHASER: Photographer David Hoadley, who has been chasing tornadoes for 47 years, is the featured speaker at RAAC's Second Friday at the Library series on Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. ‘Finding Nemo’: a beautiful, animated adventure movie By Joanne Hilty Special to the Rappahannock News “Finding Nemo” is the very best of the Pixar films. It not only tells a sweet and satisfying tale, but it also sets astonishing new standards for computer-generated animation. This latest venture under the sea, starring the voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Brad Garrett and Allison Janey is showing at The Theatre in Little Washington on Friday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. Marlin (Albert Brooks) is a clown fish and single father bent on protecting Nemo (Alexander Gould) from the many perils of ocean life. Nemo was born with one normal fin and one tiny one; however, his disability is taken in stride. When it’s time to go to school, Nemo swims off to explore a passing boat and is separated from his Dad. Despite his fears, Marlin embarks on a deep-sea journey to find his son. Along the way he gains a companion, Dory (Ellen De Generes), a blue tang with short-term memory loss. Their escapade through a fuchsia-and-white jellyfish forest is particularly riveting. The pair also tangles with a coterie of sharks and gets directional assistance from a gang of sea turtles. The sharks are part of a support group, reminding each other “Fish are friends, not food.” Meanwhile, Nemo has been dumped into an aquar ium in a dentist’s office in Sydney and is about to become pet du jour of the dentist’s unruly troublemaker of a niece. In the tank the fish Nemo nieets ^re funny and quirky characters—Willem Dafoe as a battle-scarred veteran of the deep sea and Brad Garrett as Bloat, a blowfish who self-combusts. Nemo tells a universal tale about facing deepest fears, animated with luminous beauty and wit. The film is rated G with run time 104 minutes. i Finding Nemo’: Sept. 5 at The Theatre in Washington

/mChurch £ Activities L J Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a m. Worship service 11 a m. F T. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday SchooMO a m. Worship 11 a.m. Frin ity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Euchans! 8 a m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m Sunday School, children and adults 10 a.m. Holy Euchar'St and Bapt'sm 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study ana Holy Eucharist 9:30 a m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday Sunday School 9:45 a m Sew 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 Grove 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 services as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.: Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.; and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. 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 Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L. Allsberry Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.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 Pastor: Rev. John S. Farrar Second, fourth, fifth Sunday Worship service 11 a.m. Starting Sept. 7, services will be held every Sunday. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Church News Gospel Jubilee on Sept. 13 The 12th Annual Gospel •Jubilee will be held on Sept. 13 at 11 a m. at the Leeds Hun Park in Hume It features The Traveling Pilgrims, The Gospel Jubilee Band, Kenny Johnson and sons and “All 4 Hym " Food and beverages will be available Free admission. Playground and pony ndes for children Bring a lawn chair and a friend.For more information contact Scott and Beckv Weagle at (540 > 6357898. Churches to hold concert Join us for a Glory to God Concert from 10 a m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 13 at the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds in Warrenton. Come together with several area churches for a day of praising and celebrating the Lord. Free to all. Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs and a picnic lunch or visit the concession stand. For more information. call Thom Shotwell at '540' 937-7755. or Corinna Ovington at < 540 < 349-1423. Baptist homecoming Woodville Baptist Church invites everyone to celebrate its 151st Homecoming on Sept. 14 starting at 11 a m. with guest speaker Rev. Travis Cole of Charlotte. N. C. Potluck lunch. Revival Services Sept. 14 through 17. starting at 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker Rev. Mort Robson. Annual church bulb sale Trinity Episcopal Church Garden Guild is once again holding its annual bulb sale with gorgeous tulips, daffodils, crocuses and many other spring bulbs to beautify home and business. Orders will be taken through Sunday. Sept. 14. Delivery will be at the proper planting time. Plan now to plant later for a beautiful and colorful spring. For further information, call Katherine Bull at <540i 675-3716. Gray Ghost Adieu awarded ‘Best Dessert Wine’ Gray Ghost’s 2002 Adieu was named “Best Dessert Wine" in the world at the Atlanta International Wine Summit. The Adieu won a gold medal in its category, which automatically entered it into a competition with the other gold medal winning dessert wines. The Atlanta Wine Summit is an international competition garnering entries from across the country and around the world. This year’s entries numbered over 1,100 wines. When asked about the success of the Adieu, A1 Kellert, co-owner of Gray Ghost responded, “It is not only great to see this wine recognized at an International level, but also to help establish Virginia as a true wine-growing region which can produce world class wines.” In addition to this prestigious announcement. Gray Ghost was awarded a Gold for the 2001 Reserve Chardonnay at the Lone Star International and Silver medals for the 2002 Adieu and the 2002 Cabernet Franc. In the 22nd Annual Virginia Wine Competition, one of the most highly regarded competitions in the state. Gray Ghost took home another Gold on the 2002 Adieu and Bronze medals for the 2002 Cabernet Franc and 2002 Merlot. Gray Ghost swept the Indy International Wine Competition, the third largest competition in the country, winning bronze medals for the 2002 Adieu. 2002 Cabernet Franc. 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon. 2002 Seyval Blanc and 2002 Vidal Blanc. Gray Ghost earned four medals at the Amenti del Vino competition for the Adieu. Cabernet Sauvignon. Vidal and Seyval. With these recent announcements. Gray Ghost has won over 85 medals this year. Cheryl Kellert, co-owner of Gray Ghost said of their success, “We take a great deal of pride in our operation at Gray Ghost. We pay particular attention to detail and manage our vineyards and wines with a gentle touch. We are thrilled to be awarded and so highly regarded for doing what we believe in.” Gray Ghost Winery is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville and can be contacted at 540-937-4869. The tasting room is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a m. to 5 p.m. Tornado From Page B1 newsletter “Storm Track,” which he turned over to a meteorologist friend in Texas in 1985. It has since gmown to become the principal, world-wide, storm chase newsletter and is now available online at www.stormtrack.org. Hoadley’s writing and photography, as well as articles about him, have appeared in national and international magazines, newspapers and television, including Scientific American, Time-Life Books, USA Today, and Weatherwise. He has made television appearances on National Geographic Explorer, ABC’s Day One, Granada Television (U.K.) and local programs. He and dozens of other chasers have freely contributed slides and video tape to the National Weather Service for training community spotters to recognize dangerous clouds and give early warnings. Tepper From Page B1 Then the pictures had to be sketched and organized in a manner in keeping with the villages actual form. Again, he said this presented a challenge, this time in the case of Sperryville where he needed to incorporate both a river running through town as well as its many roads. Each village was also placed inside a border he created which he felt was in keeping with the particular town’s feel. For example, Amissville, which is bisected by the highly traveled Route 211 is surrounded by a circle which he said is reminiscent of its traffic. Meanwhile Woodville’s sketch is nestled inside a border similar to the town’s sign. The final product, Ifepper said, is a series of note cards which he hopes to sell locally. These cards have a sketch of the village on the front with historical information on the back. For now, businesses interested in carrying the note cards and residents who wish to purchase a set, may call 987-9876. Flint Hill Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S 211 E Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun to Thurs 7 a m 10 00 p m. Friday & Saturday 7 to 8 30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675 3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Coip. “See Us For AH Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West Spem-ville, VA (540) 987-8235 What does God's House mean to you? Yes, you go there each week to worship, but that special place has individual j meaning to each | worshipper. Perhaps your toddlers have j been noisier than Times Square on . i New Year's Eve. 1 You need peace and reflection. If you anticipate a try ing week in the workplace, you may hope to gain strength artd patience from your worship leader. Some people who live alone look forward to the fellowship or a discussion group. The musically inclined particularly enjoy praise through music and song. There is something for everyone in God's House. Then there is a time for prayer and meditation. Certainlv we each have a request of our Heavenly Father or maybe we need to give thanks for a blessing from the previous week. Whatever your need, God is there for you. In Exodus 25:8, God '•aid, "Let them make Me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them." God is waiting to serve your needs. Won't you meet Him there this week? <4 NDAY MON DAY Irxhua \tniiui 24:1-13 24.14-28 1 HSU AY MUIStlSOAY tHIKSDAY 2 \imuW 2 Vimi/W f>alm 7:1-17 7:18-29 89:117 FKIUAY SAIWUAY 1 ttnj* 1 Ikin^s 2:1-9 9:1-9 •pv 'I.jtt AuJ 1 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. * Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 '**5' Find your new home With the Ml1*' _-a*. 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Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 EXCAVATING ; ' 'v (• ' ' , . W" '' . t ' "9' ’ ^ Keys Excavating, LLC ponds • driveways • clearing • landscaping snow removal • bushhogging Vie offer quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 Vest's Excavating • Backhoe Work • Bobcat Work • DumpTruck • Dozer • Bush Hogging • Loader • Ditching • Culverts • Driveway Grading & Graveling • Clearing • Landscaping 540-675-1117 EXCAVATING NK Excavating k Landscaping General Landscaping Grading Erosion Control Land Clearing Demolition Driveways Custom Ponds Bobcat Work 540-428-1894 540-683-9583 Comm • Resid • Lies • Insured FENCING Maderia Cattle & Fence Company All Types of Fencing Carl James (540)937-3048 Cell: (540)718-3004 Furniture Restoration Rappahannock Furniture Restoration 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 HANDYMAN Pullen’s Handyman Chainsaw work • Trimming Clearing • Mowing Weedeating • Fence Repair Flower Beds • Painting Some Rock Laying 987-9205 HOME INSPECTION 35 Years Experience ASHI Standards Tom Garasic, Inspector Prince William 703-753-0568 Fairfax & Loudoun 703-729-8799 LAWN CARE Ronnie Dodson D&D Services 540-987-9350 Landscaping, Lawn Service, Bushhogging, Driveway Grading, Hauling & Mulch,Backhoe Services & Snow Removal, etc. PEST CONTROL ECONOMY PEST CONTROL Termite & Pest Control Flint Hill, VA Bill Harris, Owner 540-675-3389 540-675-3880 Fax Licensed Locally Owned & Operated QUILT SERVICES Quilts ByMarie ~ -New. Quilts.vQuilt Repair. Finishing Your Quilt Projects 25 Years Experience 92 Little Way • Huntly, VA 22640 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed Day of Rest 675-1066 late out Available ROOFING Blue Ridge Roofing 540-631-0666 STORAGE SPERRYYIIXE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 Rl. 100.1. off I S. til SPERRYVILLE. VA South Wales Business & Mini Storage Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540)341-7000 TV A APPLIANCE GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Route 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 WELDING RICK’S CUSTOM WELDING (540) 675-1888 Commercial - Residential Construction - Farm - General Wrought Iron gales & railings ALSO SANDBLASTING WINDOWS & DOORS • Can you feel the wind gust while sitting on your sofa? • Need a screw driver to open your windows? • Need wooden spoons to keep them open? If so, our custom made European tilt-turn, windows, & 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 Sherertz for Sheriff rallies The public is cordially invited to meet with Larry Sherertz, incumbent candidate for Sheriff of Rappahannock County, at an informal gathering on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Amissville Fire Hall and Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Castleton Fire Hall from 7 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. Sheriff Sherertz will meet with attendees, discuss his agenda and answer questions. Refreshments will be served Butler for Sheriff rally Steve Butler, candidate for Rappahannock County Sheriff, will be at the Arfiissville Volunteer Fire Department to meet community residents on Sept. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Complementary food will be served. Butler will address guests at 6 p.m. A question and answer period will follow. Cub Scout registration Cub Scout registration and school night will be held Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Rappahannock County Elementary School cafeteria. All boys in grades one through five and their parents are invited to come and learn more about the "Adventure of Scouting.” For more information call cub master Opie Crawford (540) 987-8495 or committee chairman Libet Pierson (540) 937-5605. Girl Scouts to sign up Girl Scout sign up night will be held at Rappahannock County Elementary School cafeteria on Sept 11 at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Sally Havstad at (540) 987-9342. Artists ’ reception An opening reception for Thomas DePree and Carin DePree will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Packing Shed Gallery on the corner of Gay and Porter Streets in Washington. These brother and sister artists will be blending his paintings and her ceramics in their first joint show which will run through Sept. 29. For additional information, contact the gallery at 540 675-3410. ricnin Jrarty at riackley s There will be a Pickin' Party at Hackley's Country Store on Route 211 in Amissville on Friday. Sept. 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. weather permitting. Bring lawn chairs, voices and instruments and have a great time. A 50/50 raffle will be held to benefit the Rappahannock County 4-H program. The Shepherds9 Play Auditions for “The Shepherds' Play," the annual December presentation by Ki Theatre, will be held Sundays, Sept. 14 and Sept. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ki Theatre in Washington. Actors, singers and musicians of all ages are needed. No experience is necessary. Come by and join fellow community members in reading and talking about the play. For further information call Ki Theatre at (540) 987-3164 or Betsy Toth at (540) 349-0632. Field and flower classes Learn how to grow and care for leafy greens on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Topics covered: propagation, timing, succession growing, seasonal variances, irrigation, shade nets, varietal information, wild greens and how to create a “wild salad" patch. Fee: $25. In another class with Donna La Pre, horticulturist and year-round vegetable grower, learn how to use simple, unheated structures to produce salads in the snow. Details of timing, vegetables and varieties, supplies and climatic minutiae will be discussed on Sunday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee: $25 ($45 for both classes). Bring your lunch. Registration required. Call 675-2365 for more information. Weaving class Misty Mountain Farm will host an introduction to weaving class on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will warp a loom and weave a scarf in their favorite colors. Class fee is $50 and includes materials and lunch. To register, call Linda Witt at 937-4707. Quilting group to begin A quilting group will start Sept. 9 at 8:30 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Library in Washington. Fun with yoyo and cathedral windows patterns. For more information, call Charlotte Laing at (540) 937-3511. Wharton family reunion The annual family reunion of the late Henry T. Wharton and Lillie Cloud Wharton will be held Sept. 6 at the Rappahannock Park, starting at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends are welnnme Rrinn a nirnir hasket and eninv the dav Thornton Hill Hounds Everyone is invited to, the inaugural running of the Thornton Hill Hounds Point-to-Pomt races on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Thornton Hill Racecourse. Route 522, two miles south of Sperryville. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. First race is 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.thorntonhillhounds.com. Jenkins family reu nion The family of the late Aubrey R. and Ellen Baker Jenkins will hold its reunion at the Rappahannock Recreation Park in Washington on Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. All family members and friends are invited for a day of good food, games, prizes and lots of fun. Bring a covered dish. All paper supplies and refreshments will be provided. For more information call Linda Dwyer at (540) 987-9225 or Tammy Atkins at (540) 675-9953. Free Clinic open The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local branch of the Fauquier Free Clinic operates on the first, third and fifth Wednesday evenings of each month in the Rappahannock County Health Department in Washington. Patient registration is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For further information, call 675-2525 or 347-0394. Civil War trip on Sept. 20 The Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table is sponsoring a bus trip to Pamplin Historical Park on Saturday, Sept. 20. It will be leaving the parking lot of the Amissville Baptist Church at 8 a.m. and returning by 5:30 p.m. The cost is $^35 per person (lunch not included). Please make checks payble to BRCWRT and mail to P. O. Box 362, Amissville, Va., 20106. For further information, contact Mary Hoffherr at 937-3859/ Karate Classes to Begin Shorin-Ryan Okinawan Karate classes will begin in September at Ki Theatre in Washington. Adult classes begin Sept. 8 and Junior classes on Sept. 10 Arthur Drago and Betsy Toth are instructors. For more information call 6357554 or 349-0632. Tnbal belly dancing Tribal belly dancing classes with Charmaine Lee will be held every Tuesday night Sept. 9 through Oct. 14 at the Belle Meade School House, Route 231 at 6 p.m. The cost is $72 for the whole series of six classes and $15 per class. Please bring a mat. Call 1(800)578 6678 for more information.

Neighbors Ruritan Club to host ‘Autumn in Amissville,’ a flea market event on Saturday Sept. 20 Amissville Sia By AMY HITT 937-3401 Where has the Amissville News been all summer, I was asked today. It has been on a little vacation. The boys and I have had a very busy and eventful summer. We had the Tournaments at Stuart Field in Amissville, which were a huge success. We went to Alabama for the Babe Ruth Regional Playoffs. We went to Virginia Beach and laid on the beach and we have started fall baseball. Then it was time for school to start. So there was never enough time to sit down and write. Lets take a look at what happened this past summer in Amissville. All the local churches had vacation bible schools. Many of them had huge turnouts: Amissville Baptist had over 150 children, Amissville LTnited Methodist had about 50 and Bethel Baptist had its first VBS in a long time. There were a couple Pickin' Parties at Hackleys. 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Good for up to six aduli admissions Not valtd with group rates or other discounts If ii Honorary Fire Chief for Amissville. The Amissville Fire Company hosted the May Day Firefighter down at its training course. Twelve members from area Fire companies attended. We had several births in the area, congratulations to all the families. And we sadly had several passings; condolences are sent to all those families. Upcoming for the month of September, the Amissville Ruritan Club is hosting “Autumn in Amissville.” This is a Flea Market style event, which will include antiques, crafts, food, 50/50 raffle, live music, face painting and a horseshoe tournament. All are invited to attend Saturday Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor space is still available. Contact Roger Poe at 937-4273 or Charlie Priest at 937-4072. There will be a Pickin’ Party at Hackley’s Country Store on Sept. 5 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., weather permitting. Bring your lawn chairs or pickup truck tailgates and your instruments. Of course singing voices are always welcome. For more information call 9375373. Birthday wishes are extended to the following people: Stephanie Hitt, Sam Finney, Bonnie Bower, Autumn Hernandez and Julie Gough. Happy Anniversary to Roger and Bonnie Cordani and Darryl and Julie Klopp. Call me or e-mail me with your news, 937-3401 or amyrappnews@aol.com. Have a great week. ‘Kids Konnection’ ministry travels to D.C. to hold ‘Sidewalk Sunday School’ “Kids Konnection” a Christian Ministry under the direction of Teri and Steve Mullen is dedicated to redeeming one child at a time with their “Sidewalk Sunday School.” They travel each week into several areas of Southeast Washington, D. C. to teach the children about Jesus Christ and to share his love with them. They will be at the Washington Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 7 for the 11 a.m. worship service. Ruth Clark was a recent Sunday evening visitor of her great-granddaughter Samantha Falls in Woodville. Happy Birthday to our sister in law, Tansy Frazier in Castleton who will have her day on Sunday, Sept. 7. Our condolences to Ann Brown and the family on the passing of her husband Wayne. He passed away on Friday, Aug. 29 at their home on Fletchers Mill Road in Woodville. Thursday evening Edward and Ruth Clark visited Bobby and Tansy Frazier in Castleton. Happy birthday to Emma Sue Amos of Flint Hill who will have her dav on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Charles Clark of Manassas visited Edward and Ruth Clark on Fodderstack Road Friday morning. Saturday evening Kenny Miller of Stafford, Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jolene of Fodderstack Road had dinner at Logans 3820 Prince William Pkwy. 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Responsibilities include coordinating and collecting information needed for project support, site inspection (to include photographing of projects during various stages of construction). and providing project support at planning, design, pre-construction, construction and outfitting stages. Requires general knowledge of methods, principles, practices, and techniques of project and construction management, use of computer applications including word processing and spreadsheet applications, funds and data management, and the ability to perform routine statistical analysis and monitoring complex financial records. Requires combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma, supplemented by course work in construction management with strong preference in architecture, engineering or business/administrative relating to project management. or course work from a technical school in construction management and at least 2 years of related job experience. I Hiring Range: $24,625$40.138/yr) Closes: 09/05/2003 Ref #04-029. For additional information and to receive a required application contact: www.loudoun.gov Human Resources Voice: (7031 777-0213. TDD USERS ONLY: (703)777-0107. EOF Driver the journey begins with you. There's quite a distance between wondering and knowing. And for patients waiting for answers to important health questions. it's a road they want to travel as quickly as possible. At Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, we understand urgency. But more than speed, we , focus our energies on quality. We currently have a position in Chantilly for a: Courier Couriers play an essential role on our team-calling on vendors and clients, picking up patient specimens and transporting tests to Quest labs. You must be prepared to further establish primary client relationships. and answer basic questions regarding Quest's pick-up services. 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Competitive pay, excellent work environment. Call Hospice of the Rapidan, 540-825-4840, 9 AM-4 PM weekdays. Clean for #1! • Earn between $300 & $400/wk • Paid vacation, holidays & mileage • Daytime, Mon-Fri • $100 monthly attendance bonus • •Must Have Car Merry Maids 540-347-0199 578 Waterloo Rd Warrenton, VA 20186 CONSTRUCTION LABORERS John Simpson Inc. of New Baltimore. VA an established general contractor is now hiring. Must have valid drivers license and transportation to & from work. 1-540-347-2030 For Your Employment Needs call Times Community Newspapers Call 347-4222 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Smith-Midland Corp. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the CKO. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experi ence 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 events, 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 22728 Fax:540-439-1232 E-mail: wtaylor@smithmid1and.com EOE M/F/D/V V._:_J Country Caf6 Positions available • Waitstaff • Dishwasher Evenings, Tues - Sat FT/PT Apply within: Country Cate 389A Main Street Washington, VA 540-675-1066 ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS • Immediate openings • Commeraal& residential • Great benefit pkg. • Competitive pay • Training provided Trisons Electrical Contractors, Inc. 540-347-0592 Rower Shop Position for cleaning, stocking, & delivery. Must be 18 or over. Good driving record. FT/& PT position. APPLY IN PERSON ONLY Design By Teresa 7 Main St. Warrenton, VA Garde Manger Prep/C'old station & salads Wanted for French Country Inn near Winchester. VA lull time present, creative. energetic, team player with ex perience wanted Call 800 638 1702 for interview or fax resume 540 837 2004 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 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 HIRING Full/Part-Time Drivers FOR DEDICATED ROUTES Purdy Bros. Trucking Co., Inc. of Winchester *$ 1000 Sign on Bonus *No Touch Freight *2001 Model Century Class Freightliner Trucks *Up to 32 cents/ mile including 9 cents per diem (untaxed) *40 IK * Medical. Dental. Vision. Life Ins. Requirements: *Class A CDL License * 1 - Year Verifiable OTR ♦Good MVR Interested drivers should call Jerrv at: (888) 444-9943 or (540)868-2021 IRON WORKERS Experienced rail mechanic, & installer, good pay, excellent benefits. 703-631-9400 Your AD Could BE HERE Call 347-4222 CRANE OPERATOR Smith-Midland Corp. a precast concrete producer, has immediate opening for an experienced operator familiar with a 35 ton crane. 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Viimnia Position with the Department of Economic Development to represent Loudoun County Government and provide outreach to tar geted local, national and international busi nesses and selected economic development organizations. Must possess the ability to understand, address and communicate achievements, needs, issues of Loudoun's business community Manage special proj eels that require creative, sensitive and con fidential handling Support marketing, community development and existing busi ness teams,. Serve as protoc ol officer and manage selected special events. Position requires high level diplomatic and creative problem solving skills along with excellent c ommunication skills Bachelor s degree in business, marketing, or public administra bon or related field, and at least 2 years re lated professional experience working with business, civic and/or elected leaders, plus (i month administrative, supervisory experi once. Experience and familiarity with t on dotin's business community a plus (Hiring Range: $38,201 $53,481 /yr) Closes 09/12/2003. Ref #0i()62. l or additional in formation and to receive a required applica tion contact Web site: www loudoun.gov or c all 24 hr job line' (703) 777 0536 Human Resources (703) 777 0213 I Of, X N This Could Be Your Ad! Call Your Rep Today to Place Your Ad 347-4222 US GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION WHITE HOUSE CENTER We are seeking energetic employees to fill several vacant positions. All Jobs require the applicant to be able to obtain a security clearance. All Jobs are permanent. Benefits Include: • 10 Paid Holidays • Vacation Time and Sick Days • Health Benefits Matching 40IK Plan • Transit Subsidiary of $100 per month Positions we ark currently seeking to fill: • Mason • Electricians • HVAC Technicians • Painters • Custodians • Pipefitter • Safety and Environmental Officer • Electrician Helper • Carpentry Finisher Please contact Stephen Pearson at 202-395-3675 for an application package and wage information or see http: / /Jobsearch.usaJobs.opm.gov/. v___./ Restaurant Assistant Manager Wanted for FT. responsible, enthusiastic, fun person for GRIFFIN TAVERN We offer great benefits & warm atmosphere. Come with a smile & a great attitude. Applications with resumes currently being ac-. cepted. 659 Zachary Taylor Hwy Flint Hill, VA 22627 540-675-3227 Fax: 540-675-3622 Restaurant Sous Chef l ot premiere I tench Country Inn neat Winchester. VA. 1 Diamond Rated. I n erpetic. creative. per sonahle. team player Salary commensurate with experience For interview call 800-638-1702 or fax resume 540-837-2004 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 — Veterinary Assistant needed for growing small animal clinic in Washington. VA. Licensed or experience preferred. FT position requires some evening and Saturday hours. Please Call April: 540-987-9300 or fax resume to: 540-987-1204 Wait Staff Dishwashers Apply in person: Olrean Restaurant 6855 Leeds Manor Rd Orlean, VA 540-364-6350 for directions only CHILD CARE/ HOUSEKEEPER Care of 1 infant, light housekeeping. Housing offered. Near Warrenton. Experience & References required. 703-969-8885 Classified Ads Work 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@smithmidland.com Now Hiring... ✓ MAINTENANCE Full-Time ✓ GROUNDS KEEPER Full-Time Great Benefits - Good Wages Friendly Work Environment COMFORT INN 540-349-8900 Guest Services WARRENTON, VA Maintenance Department Now accepting applications for •HVAC MECHANIC • ELECTRICIAN • CARPENTER •PLUMBER • PAINTER All positions must have 5+ years journeyman level experience. Ability to obtain a topsecret clearance. Complete benefits package. Fax resume to: 540-341-7132 Call 540-347-8320 for application package EOE M/F V/D 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 1 Midland, VA 22728 Phone:540-439-3266 Fax: 540-439-1232 Email: wtaylor@smithmidland.com EOE M/F/D/V BILLING MANAGER Reston-based newspaper company seeks billing manager. Duties include: Billing, A/P, A/R, data entry, & filing. Quickbooks & MS Office software knowledge required. Need highly dependable, detail-oriented person with excellent organizational skills. Initial position - 30 hours, but opportunity for growth. Fax or E-mail resume to: 703-904-1009 mosbornefo wspnet.com Part-time

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Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently in the Rappahannock Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: John Leinhardt to Edward S. Calvert and wife, 1.322 acres, Stonewall Hawthorne District. $207,000. Kevin C. Weisgerber and wife to Robert Smith and others, 10.05 acres. Piedmont District. $75,000. Arlington Builders Inc., to James M. Bassarab and wife. 25.1867 acres. Jackson District. $307,966.94 Cordani's General Contracting LLC to Michael Devine and wife, 3.7207 acres, Jackson District. $283,037.91 Doris Loehr Robinson and others to Clement Robinson and others, interest, 45.5806 acres, 10.7929 acres. Hawthorne District. Deed of gift. Dons Loehr Robinson and others to Sharon Genebach Luke, 46.5806 acres. 10.7929 acres. Hawthorne District. $175,000. David W. Bragg and wife to Sam-Mag properties LC. Lot 2 Mount Royal Subdivision, 5.489 acres, Wakefield District. $55,000. Obituaries Charles Thornhill Rappahannock resident Charles Ashby Thornhill, 77. of Rappahannock died Aug. 29 at his residence. He was bom Aug. 11. 1926 in Slate Mills to the late Charles Henry Thornhill and Lucy Elizabeth Bailey Thornhill. ■ Mr. Thornhill retired from Rochester Rope Corporation alter 39 years as a rope maker. He is preceded in death by a sister, May Elizabeth Moran and a brother, Joseph Winfield Thornhill. Mr. Thornhill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Virginia Johnston Thornhill and four daughters, Anne Carpenter of Reva, Nancy Boyd of Madison, Mary Jane Gray of Culpeper and Linda Thornhill of Charlottesville. Additional survivors include four grandchildren, and one brother, Thomas Lindsey Thornhill of Boston. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Tbrnmy. A graveside funeral service was held on Sept. 2 at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Virgil Wilson officiating. Ralph W. Brown Woodville resident Ralph Wayne Brown, 72, of Woodville died Aug. 29 at his residence. He was bom May 4, 1931 in Woodville to the late Henry Aldridge Brown and Chloe Merle Bruce Brown. Mr. Brown retired with 23 years service in the U. S. Air Force. He enjoyed golf, gardening and his family. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ann Brown, one son, Tim Brown of Woodville. Additional survivors include one brother, H. Bruce Brown of Woodville, one sister, Bonnie H. Brown of Germantown, Md., two grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held on Sept. 3 at Sperryville Cemetery with Rev. Phil Bailey officiating. Military honors were provided by American Legion Post 330. Memorial donations may be made in Mr Brown’s name to Hospice of the Rapidan, P. O. Box 1715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Roberta F. Gross Boston resident Roberta Frieda Gross, 90 of Boston died Aug. 30 at Autumn Care of Madison. Mrs. Gross was bom Dec. 18, 1912 in Curtisville, Pa. to the late Max Millian and Amelia Yeager Millian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry E. Gross. Mrs. Gross is survived by her daughter, Karen G. Thornhill of Boston. Additional survivors include three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sept. 4 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peters Catholic Mission, Washington with Father DeMartino officiating. Interment will follow at 1 p m. in Parklawn Cemetery in Rockville, Md. with Father Amy officiating. Dorothy S. Atkins to Johnny R. Pullen Jr., and wife. 2.21 acres. Wakefield District. $150,000. Peter S. Snyder and wife to Cordani's General Contracting LLC, Lot 14A, 33678 square feet. Jackson District. No consideration. Milton Switzer to Leslie Cockburn, 2.2881 acres. Stonewall District. $169,900. Prok & Alma Associates LP to William A. Green and wife. Mountain Maiestul I Only *495.000 I Excellent Corporate or Family Retreat! I AdamS'Nelson & Associates, Inc, CaB Hike Sllek or Jin McLaorin to tee this prop 1 540-667-2424 Situated on 5 hilltop acres in Sperryville, Virginia, 3,500 sf. of living, 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, fully furnished, accessorized, 3 stone fireplaces. Gazebo, intercom, upgraded appliances, the list goes on and on. W.C. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. “We Care About Tour Peace Of Mind” 503-7 North Main Street C ulpeper, Virginia 22701 Telephone (540) 825-6700 Wilbur C. Thompson, Mortician & Notary Serving the Piedmont area for over 40 years Passive solar home with 3 BR/2 BA on 14 acres with open floor plan. Hot tub, hardwood floors, new kitchen, and recreation room could be possible 4th BR. Perfect escape for the weekend or full time residence. Provides peace & quiet. $395,000. 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 Homesdatabase.com/samsnead Sam Snead, Broker 987-9336 Amy Sloane Timbers 987-8668 Lee Dillard 675-3564 Dulcida Estrada 825-4300 IT! Linda Baldwin 987-3326 Emily Taylor 987-8019 © 171 acres located between Flint Mill and Washington. Frontage on Jordan River with numerous streams running through the property. Mixture of gentle slope and elevated building sites. All hardwoods w ith new roads through property. $990,000 Fox Flight - Located on the edge of the village-©) Orlean in Fauquier C ounty, 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 lor a weekend home or a hunt box in the heart of the Old Dominion Hounds Hunt Property includes restored 2200 s. I home, stable, pasture, and a garage. $639,000 Cornerstone, c. 1870 85* - acres farm located in Rappahannock County with incredible mountain views. I he 4200sf home has 5 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths and has been completely restored with all modern conveniences. Other improvements include 18 stall stable, barn, ridina ring, 5 fenced-puddocks and in-uround 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 barn suitable.for stable conversion. Pond with great (low. $869,000. Montpelier c. 1745, Under Contract - 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 eightcolumned portico, beautiful carved mantels and graceful mam stairway. Dependencies include tenant house, ice house, barn, smoke house, 2 additional tenant cottages, and a 25(H) ft. grass landing strip w uh three hangars. $2,600,000 Summerhill, I nder Contract^Ji^uitiful 200 acre estate located in the Shenandoal^'allJB^Bat an elevation of 1200 ft, the 7,000sf hnmu^^t c^LstruAj^ 20(H) and is built to the highest staiutfpk material. Breathtaking mountain v^fa«H^|^rc mom almost every room. Amenities include ten^^^luseri0-stall stable, equipment shed, board fencing and numerous other improvements. Also numerous streams and a pond. $1,750,000. Contact Justin H. \\ ilcy (540) 672-5603 C3. Frank Hardy. Int Realtors 12.1152 acres. Piedmont District. $130,000. David V. Fewell to Dale L. Schwertfeger, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Lots 7 & 9 Block 3, Section F, Plat 6, Wakefield District. $8,000. Inspiring Tfwngfits by Randy Minter WAKING MOMENTS So natural and important are the traditions of the Irish wake that they have been transported wherever Irish people have gone. Among the Irish, the wake is an intimate expression of national character. It is a curious blend of religious devotion, social support, and cultural cohesion. At the center of its importance remains the Celtic passion for study vigil, as mourners wait out the darkness on the promise of something better yet to come. The Irish wake was woven from the twin threads of compassion and companionship, which are critical elements in the natural structure of the ancient tribe. Later, Christian elements were integrated to include expression of civility. the public celebration of grief and faith, and sorrow and trust. When folks celebrate the life of a person, it can be done in so many different ways, each respectful and caring about that person’s life. 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Each Office Independently Owned A Operated Clort-Hnglish •FUNERAL HO M T • 7 "Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA Wayne English, Funeral Director 540-825-2361 Kristen Privett, Funeral Director www.cloreenglish.com Toys for Tots Sponsor www.keymlmories.com 540-675-1373 RealE.stateIII.com/wa.shington.htnil For Visual Tours HERON POND Artistic and charming home with 68 acres of total privacy, a 4 acre lake, rolling fields, woods and mountain views. Pi «,t and beam st\le with Mexican terra-cotta tile tits'-s and a soaring stone fireplace Shady stone patio v.-nh unique fireplace and baking oven offers relaxing view of pond and dock. Rear deck with triple French doors from Great room offers mountain views. $985,000 VALHALLA TRAIL Beautiful home serenely surrounded by 25 acres of mature forest with creek. Great rvx>m offers stone fireplace & 2-story ceiling for light and comfortable setting adjoining the modem kitchen. Large. 2 room, in-law suite with bath adjoins living room Spacious master suite with cozy relaxing room. Full walkout with bedrooms, bath and comfortable family room with fireplace $649,900 \ IEWTOWN ESTATE Handsome, custom Cape on 11 acres. Enjoy the wrap around porch and the 3/4 acre pond. Formal living and dining rooms in addition to a delightful Great Room with fireplace. Attractive living space plus a full 30x60 walk-out level for your rec room or other ideas. Four bedrooms, three full baths, dream laundry, guest room, attached garage AND a 40x80 workshop building $595,000 SPlftNt'. BRANCH Beautiful 3 BR. 3 hath home on two 5+ acre lots for investment (11 acres total) Great mountain view Living room with fireplace opens to 18x18 deck, separate dining room Walk-out offers many rooms including TV/family room, office, sewing room, spacious laundry, full bath and terrific storage Two car garage plus cute chicken coop Open fields with nice stream. $359,000 List your Property with Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. & Sotheby’s International Realty Armfield, Miller 8c Ripley, Inc. is the sole and exclusive listing agency for Sotheby’s International Realty in Rappahannock County. Alan Zuschlag, of Armfield, Miller & Ripley, is accepting listings of properties for sale in Rappahannock County. As a local farmer and landowner, Alan understands the special needs and concerns of Rappahannock residents in finding the right buyers for their farms and homes. Let him work for you to market your property to global audience of qualified buyers. Please contact AJan at 540-937-6124 or alan@farms-estates.com for more information or to discuss listing your property with him and its potential to be listed in the Sotheby’s program. You can also visit his website at: www.farms-estates.com. Armfield, Miller, and Ripley, Inc. Incorporated, Real Estate Sotheby’s International Realty Exclusive Member of the Estates Gub P.O. Box 1500, Middleburg, VA 20118 , Telephone (540) 687-6395 t=» f P.O. Box 1500, Middleburg, VA 20118 Telephone (540) 687-6395 Web: www.armfieldmillerriplev.com nj