Rappahannock News, September 25, 2003

Phone (540) 675-3338 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents r-*J CO CD a m O TO = o :Z □ to ;oj to cn cd O CD ID rr| an —H ■HO J) I 0 01 X # J o * » i x I1 X X < X X X 2z # ^ * x o w 2d » “ 125th Year... No. 39 Rappahannock News Photo/Naomi Smoot-Kimble Bob Darby A $5,000 scholarship and no takers By Naomi Smoot-Kimble Rappahannock News Staff Writer For the past ten years Bob Darby of Woodville has been offering $5,000 to any senior at Rappahannock County High School intending to pursue a career in math, science or engineering. There is a problem though. Darby is having trouble finding a taker. Last year no one was selected by the fiveperson scholarship committee to receive the Rappahannock County Public School Math, Science and Engineering Scholarship, and of the nine individuals who have earned it in the past, only two met the requirements to keep the gift all four years. This scholarship has the potential to be an annual award for the first four years of a recipient’s college career, with individuals receiving $1,250 a year contingent upon maintaining a 2.7 Grade Point Average their freshman year and a 3.0 the following two years. Darby also requires that students do not change from a major in the areas of math, science or engineering. Darby, who addressed the School Board at its meeting earlier this month about the lack of applicants, feels these areas of study are vital to society. “We want to point students towards careers in math, science or engineering. There’s a need for people with skills in these areas,” said Darby. He feels one way of getting more applicants is by creating more publicity about the award. “That’s where I think we fell down." he said, regarding publicity about the scholarship. He said this was one of the issues he addressed in his presentation to the board. Some years, he said, there has been only one application submitted. "One application is an indication that you n not getting your point across,” he said. And he feels that it is important for «t" dents to know that such a gift is out there After all. as Rappahannock County Ike! School Guidance Counselor Jas<" Gochenhouer said, this is the largest gift pro sented by a local donor. "College is expensive." Gochenhouer said "But $ 1,25(> a year is a nice chunk of change ' Lindsey Burger, a 1999 recipient, agreed. "It's a huge scholarship. Without it. I proha bly would have had a much harder time paying for college," she said. But just how much money is this in relatioi to average tuition rates9 Virginia Tech, a university to which mao'. See DARBY. Page Ft Should town protect trees? By Naomi Smoot-Kimble Rappahannock News Staff Writer Some residents in the town of Washington, including the new chairman of the town Planning Commission Barbara Stockton, are alarmed by how vulnerable trees in the village seem to have recently become. She said that several have fallen and others have been chopped down needlessly. Those still standing, she feared, may also be in grave danger. The town acknowledged the concerns which she and others have recently voiced on this issue and have begun considering ways to protect these most vulnerable of residents. One such measure is a town tree ordinance. County Administrator John McCarthy presented a draft of this document during the Planning Commission's meeting Monday evening. He said he had used several other tree ordinances already in place in other towns as guides in creating this draft. This proposed ordinance would provide protection for trees in town, making it a Class 1 misdemeanor to harm trees which have been designated for protection. Protected trees will include those on town property and those which are donated for designation by town landowners. It would also be possible for the town to designate trees on private property for protection. In such cases, compensation would likely be given to the tree's owner. While neighbors would be allowed to trim a designated tree which had grown and was encroaching on his or her property, all others who harm the tree would be subject to a fine of up to $2,500, according to commission member Jean Goodine. See TREE, Page A8 Meetings • On Thursday, Oct. 2 the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse on Gay Street. • On Monday, Oct. 6 the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 p.m. for the general business and at 7 p.m. for the public hearing. Both meetings will be held at the Rappahannock Courthouse on Gay Street. ii iiiiii ii it in ii ii ii in 6"03700 23050 2 Rappahannock News RO. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540)675-3338; , (540) 675-3088 (fax) HIT BY ANOTHER Isabel causes minimal damage, rain storm creates much more . ; - 1 Rappahannock News Photo/Arm Spieker AFTERMATH: Marc Deal and D. J. Frye of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department tend a helping hand clearing Long Mountain Road. Fire 1 departments throughout Rappahannock County, the Sheriff's ^ Department, VDOT and many residents were out working to keep the ' roads open after Isabel’s winds and rain passed away. \ . ■"iii i8* 4>*i.^.v,vt By Naomi Smoot-Kimble Rappahannock New* Staff Writer . > Rappahannock County dodged Hurricane ‘• Isabel only to be hit with relentness rain and flooding earlier this week which left three motorists in jeopardy, one clinging for life on a , telephone pole. f Isabel caused the county little damage except a power outage which left many residents in the dark, some for days. / . But then out of nowhere came another storm Monday night, one which residents worried little over until, according to the National Weather Service, it dumped an additional 3.45 inches of rain in some parts of the county overnight, with five inches having already fallen last week. ». 6|l: It was then Rappahannock saw the flooding it had braced for only five days earlier, as f . rivers swelled from their banks, with flooding, p/in several locations in the county. This storm, said Rappahannock Sheriff Larry Sherertz, | left one motorist stranded and three vehicles inoperable. John Woodward, Chief of Castleton's Fire Department, said one resident, Charles William Allison III, became stranded near ' Laurel Mills store after leaving his home in !’ Amissville for work at 4:30 Tuesday morning, jp* Traveling down Route 818 in the dark morning hours, Allison came upon a flooded bridge over Battle Run, just past the intersection of Routes 618 and 729. "Water is hard to see in the dark," Woodward explained. Allison ventured on, attempting to cross One of many bridges in the county which had flooded that night. Allison's car, caught in water which Woodward said was likely six to eight feet deep, floated some 200 feet off course. : Janet Robey, Castleton's EMS Captain on the scene that morning along with Woodward, said Allison escaped from his car and swam to a nearby telephone pole where he clung for safety. U There he stayed for over an hour clinging to the pole. Castleton resident Robert Frye Came upon the scene. Frye said he drove over the hill and saw a gray pickup truck backing up the road. I The man driving the pickup stopped and asked Frye if he had a rope, explaining that there was a man in the water hanging on to a pole who needed to be rescued. His car was ^nowhere to be seen. "ii: "He said he was cold," Frye said of Allison. Sat HURRICANE, Pag* A8 Rappahannock News Photo/Richard Lykes HIGH WATERS: A Nissan Maxima was swept off Route 522 north of Flint Hill early Tuesday morning after heavy rains caused flooding over the highway into a low lying field. ‘Largest’ Sassafras falls The largest Sassafras tree in Virginia, located in Sperryville, fell from Hurricane Isabel’s winds Thursday. The 100-year-old tree, which is on Billy Wayland’s farm on Route 211, stood 57 feet tall and had a circumference of 12 feet, seven inches. In a 1990 article in Virginia Forest magazine, writer Thomas T. Earles noted the tree’s vulnerability to winds and lightning, as it sat atop a hill. Its size, he said, was thus not due to location but instead took “a combination of luck and resilience to become a state champion.” That luck ran out though, as the tree gave in to Isabel’s winds and toppled over. “It’s just firewood now,” Wayland said sadly. Making change Tellers at Rappahannock National Bank on opening day: Pat Grigsby, Karen Williams and Helen Sealock. See Page A5. And the beat goes on Alice Currin with ‘Humble Thunder’ band opened the two-day annual Rappahannock Music Festival. See Page B1. House on tour A glimpse of one of the three homes on the Episcopal Church's 47th Annual House Tour Oct. 18-1^ See Page B1. y Winning streak Paige Payne. #2. kicks the ball held by Karl Thornhill. #81. to bring the RCHS JV another victory. See Page A3.

People New Chamois Blanc scores big in 2003 wine competitions The new 2002 Chamois Blanc of Sharp Rock Vineyards in Rappahannock County has received the most medals so far in 2003 wine competitions with a silver medal at the Indy International Wine Competition and three bronzes. Chamois Blanc is a semi-dry white, blended from Chardonnav and Vidal and it is named in honor of Sharp Rock's first wine dog Shammy. The Chamois is popular in the tasting room where it is the number one i seller. All six wines Sharp I Rock entered into the ! Governor's Cup won medals: 02 Cab Franc. 01 Cab Sauv, 01 Chard • i Reserve. 01 Chard, 02 Chamois Blanc and 02 Sauvignon Blanc. In the Virginia Vinifera Wine Competition Sharp Rock won medals for the 01 Chard Reserve and the 02 Chamois Blanc. In the Indy International it also won bronzes for • the 01 Chardonnay and the 02 Cab Franc. In the Eastern International Wine Competition it won bronzes for 01 Chard Reserve and a bronze for the 01 Cab. Finally, in the International Atlanta Wine Summit Sharp Rock earned bronzes for the 02 Cab Franc and the 02 Chamois Blanc. OIXI 5:30 pni Saturday, Sept. 27, at the auction gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville, VA from ’hr household ot Lt Col ‘ref i and V/rs Todd Smith <>/ Rappuhunnot k Counts. we re ■tUrinvihe losehest ft olden oak furniture for even room in one's spei till home' Added will he other fine pin es of furniture plus mans smaller noxelttes - both elderly and more rec ent Rare dee B () Mil burn i Alexandria. VA- C ROCK Haily 1800s German Schrank O.ix and Other Elderly Furniture most in tine condition! MUCH, MUCH, MUCH, MORE - this is just the tip ot the iceberg' General household, too' The website will feature additions and photos as the week progrccscs! Terms: ( ash or good check u II"). no buver's premium Bill Pavne Auctions. Inc. Box l'JJs. -\missville. 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Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $22.00 a year in Rappahannock; $29.95 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, PO. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 Births It’s a girl! Brandon and Janie Phillips of Chester Gap announce the birth of their daughter. Alexandra Morgyn Phillips. Alexandra was bom Aug. 20 at Winchester Medical Center. Alexandra weighed seven pounds, two ounces and was 20 and half inches long. She has a sister. Brookelyn Phillips. Grandparents are Jimmy and Debbie Wines of Chester Gap and Lynn and Mary Williams of Chester Gap. Greatgrandparents are Clabert and Helen Smoot of Washington. .Albert and Ruby Wines of Chester Gap and Mary E. Phillips of Hamilton Va.. and the late Dean and Grade Holdaway. It’s a boy! Heather and Doug Keyser of Sperryville are proud to announce the birth of their son, Blake Edward Allen Keyser. Blake was bom Aug. 28 at Fauquier Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and 54 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and . Mrs. Edward Gore of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lee Keyser of Culpeper. It’s a boy! Amy L. and Anthony E. Berry Sr., of Sperryville are proud to announce the birth of their son Anthony Edward Jr., on Aug. 2 at the Winchester Medjcal Center. Anthony weighed eight pounds, and three ounces. He was welcomed home by his twoyear-old sister, Abigail. <• Grandparents are Shirley Berry of Washington, Deborah Poe of Amissville and Edward L. Flock of Shenandoah, Va. Greatgrandparents are Sally Atkins of Washington, Orelia Berry of Viewtown and Mary Lee and Ronnie Poe of Amissville. RCHS graduate promoted to Chief Petty Officer in Navy Navy Chief Petty Officer Michelle V. Higingbotham, daughter of Katherine A. and Randall E. Earley of Chester Gap. was recently selected for promotion to chief petty officer in the U. S. Navy while assigned to Naval Air Technical Training Center. Pensacola, Fla. While serving in the ranks of petty officer first class, Higingbotham became a candidate for promotion to chief petty officer bv passing a written exam. A selection committee, comprised of other high-ranking chief petty officers and commissioned officers, then selected Higingbotham from among other top candidates based upon her leadership and professional abilities. Promotion to chief petty officer marks a major step in Higingbotham's naval career. The ranks of chief petty officers are comprised of only top sailors who are technical experts within their job rating. Higingbotham is a 1992 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and joined the navy' in March 1994. Apartment “A Unique Dining Experience" Chef David & Stacy Gedmey prepare your dinner on Television S40.636.7306 Front Royal, VA RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY OFFICIAL VOTING INFORMATION The Constitution of Virginia requires that you be registered in the precinct in which you live in order to be qualified to vote. In order to be eligible to vote in the General Election, to be held on Tuesday. November 4. 2003. you must register no later than 4:00 P.M. on Monday. October 6. 2003. For the convenience of eligible citizens, the Voter Registration Office of Rappahannock County located at 262A Gay Street will be open for registration Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. The office at 262A Gay Street will also be open on Saturday. October 25 and on Saturday. November. 1. 2003 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. for the convenience of registered voters who need to vote by absentee ballot for this election date. Proper I D. will be required to vote absentee. Saturday. November 1. 2003. is the last day for this election on which absentee ballots may be voted in person by qualified applicants. All requests for reasonable accommodations due to a disability should be made to the registrar with at least a 48-hour notice. You are encouraged to make application for voter registration. Please call us at the number shown below should you have any questions. Remember, a good citizen registers and votes. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER FOR UPCOMING ELECTION: Last day to register to vote - Monday, October 6, 2003 Last day for absentee voting, Saturday, November 1, 2003 - 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Nancy S. Newlin General Registrar 262A Gay Street Washington, VA 22747 (540) 675-5380 September 17, 2003 Notice of Public Hearing For Six-Year Plan in Rappahannock County The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, in accordance with Section 33.1-70.01 of the Code of Virginia, will conduct a joint public hearing at 7:00pm on Monday. October 6, 2003 to be held at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street. Washington. Virginia. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed Secondary System Construction Program for Fiscal Years 2004/05 through 2009/10 in Rappahannock County, and on the Secondary System Construction Budget for Fiscal Year 2004/05. Copies of the proposed Program and Budget may be reviewed at the Warrenton Residency office of the Virginia Department of Transportation, located at 457 East Shirley Avenue, Warrenton Virginia or at the Rappahannock County Administrator’s office located on Gay Street, Washington. Virginia. Persons requiring special assistance to attend and participate in this hearing should contact the Virginia Department of Transportation at (540) 347-6441. Persons wishing to speak at this public hearing should contact the Rappahannock County Administrator’s office at (540) 675-5330. Burke-Doane wedding Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Burke of Huntly announce the marriage of their daughter. Sherry Burke to George R. “Skip” Doane .Jr., son of Helen Doane and the late George R. Doane of Louisa, Va. The wedding took place on June 26 at a private home in the Currituck Club in Corolla. N. C. Pastor Jon Heddleston officiated at the sunset ceremony. A candlelight reception and dinner dance was enjoyed poolside on the Currituck Sound. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. Sherry’s honor attendant was her sister, Ashleigh Burke of Huntly and her best friend, Diana Jennings of Charlottesville. The groom s mother was her son’s best person. The ring bearer was the bride's nephew, Austin| Myers of Roanoke and the flower girl was Emily Burke of Mechanicsville, niece of the bnde. The bride is a graduate of Radford University and is a high school math teacher at Sherry Burke Orange County High School. The groom, a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, is the executive chef of the Downtown Grille in Charlottesville. The couple enjoyed an extended stay in the Outer Ranks of N. C. and now reside in their Lake Monticello home in Fluvanna County. Community services group holds programs for seniors The Rappahannock-Rapidan community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following health promotion/ screening programs to be held JENKINS ORCHARDS Pears, Peaches ft Apples Select your own: Red ft Golden Deliciou* Grimes, Empire, Jonathan, Jona Gold, Gaia Apple Putter jams, jellies & Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your own containers Directions: From Culpeper on Rt 522, left at Yancey Rood, approximately 2 miles From I Dn<ut mltn n Mt - * Anoau. 4 nswS. WotCn fOr Signs. 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Week in Sports Rappahannock’s JV Football wins again By Bonnie Pullin Special to the Rappahannock News On a rain soaked field, the Rappahannock County Panthers defeated the Warren County Wildcats 13-7 on Monday, Sept. 15. The Panthers took its first possession in for a touchdown on a one-yard run by Dylan Corbin. This capped off a 10play 47-yard drive. Paige Payne’s kick was successful on the point after which gave the Panthers a 7-0 lead. After the ensuing kickoff, Warren County marched 78 yards in 10 plays for a touch down on a two-yard run. The point after was good and the game was tied 7-7 at the half. There was no scoring by either team in the third quarter. With a time-consuming, 16 play, 75-yard drive that started in the third quarter and ended with a little less than six minutes left in the game, the Panthers scored from two yards out on a run by Nick Compton. The extra point failed and the final score was Rapp 13, Warren 7. Nick Compton rushed for 107 yards on 21 carries. “Nick and the offense line were the heart and soul of our offense today. In a good old fashion between the tackles, in the mud football game they did all I could ask of them,” Coach Purlin explained. The Panthers totaled 225 yards of offense and allowed 106 yards to Warren County. Coach Pullin stated, “The defense really stepped up in the second half allowing only 13 yards in the half.” Paige Payne led the defense with five tackles. The JV Panthers’ football record now stands at 2-0. RCHS Sports Calendar—September 25-October 4 Date Tima 9/25 3:30 p.m. 9/30 6 p.m. 9/30 10 a.m. 10/1 5 p.m.# *3 10/1 6:30 p.m. 10/2 4p.m, . 10/2 -6 p.m.' Team ■ / Golf ■’ S Volleyball /GolfV'., V .,: Cross Country Sr freshman Football JV Football * - >' A Vblleyball//; l ? ./ Opponent Randolph-Macon George Mason Bull Run Tournament George Mason Clarke County High School Randolph-Macon Home Madison County Home Location Jackson’s Chase Away Jackson’s Chase Bleu Rock Inn Away Golf team loses to Strasburg By Jim Oyster Special to the Rappahannock News On a rainy Monday, Sept. 15 at Jackson’s Chase, the Panther golf team was turned back by Strasburg 182 to 172. Jacob Dodson was low for Rappahannock County High School with a 43. Other scores for Rappahannock golfers: Brian Taylor - 45, Alex Sharp - 47, Ben Hahn - 47, Will Miller - 54, and Malcolm Sonnett - 5fi Junior Classes - Wed. 4-6 RM Adult Classes - Mon. 5-7 PM. Arthur Drago Betsy Toth 6th Dan, Sensei 3rd Dan 540-635-7554 540-349-0637 Classes Underway 1 Join Any Time mr •- ** :**•- ' L •• ' • walk allantly In cords eactlo Mrtnglh Mkh New Student Special OCTOBER is FREE ( w/ purchw* of Nov & Dec Expie* 10/31/03) Call for info (540) 636-4026 jazzertise. 1 800 FIT - IS-IT m- "m Rappahannock National Bank cordially invites you to our Customer Open House on Saturday, October 4, 2003 from 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. at our new facility on 7 Bank Road. Refreshments • Giveaways •Promotions • Bank Tours • Register to win a new Dell computer Rappahannock National Bank www.rappahannockbank.com Phone: (540) 675-3519 • Toll Free: (877) 562-1122 • Telephone Banking: (888) 265-4RNB (4762) rFOIC , . £ rrwr Rappahannock News Photo/Ann Spieke' VICTORY: Quarterback Paige Payne, #2, handed oft to Nick Compton, #5, for right-sided run while linemen maneuver to open the way for a Rappahannock County High School JV victory over Warren County 13-7 last Monday. U-8 ‘Panthers’ soccer team wins game against Madison By Anders Drew Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County Soccer Association was able to hold most of its soccer games this weekend despite the wet field conditions left "by Isabel. The reports for some of the teams are as follows: Coach Anders Drew’s U-8 Warrenton Subway “Panthers” won its first game against Madison U-8 Blue Sharks. Excellent play from all of the players on the team. Trey Swindler made a yOQA Stretch. Strengthen. Relax. Rejuvenate. Begins October 4. 2003 at Parks 4 Rec Bldg, Front Royal Saturdays 10:30 am $30/session Walk-m s if space is available Register at first class Please bring your own mat For information call: (540) 636-4026 great pass to .Jarret Stoner for a goal early. Trev also scored three goals. Ben Estes scored two goals including a game winner. Coach Anders hopes the good teamwork and defense shown by Klaire Gubler and Emily Massie will continue throughout the season. The U14 girls, sponsored by Ivy Cliff Farms, started the \ In Loving Memory of Joshua C. Stickles 19 Sep 1907- 18 Jan 197'. Happy Birthday “Jake” Sadly missed hv vour losing wife Doris (Littleton) Stickles, sons 1 .arrv and Wayne, daughter-in-law Barbara (Howdershe'll) Stickles, and grandsons Tate and Jason. FMI: email fabfolr\213Qhotmail.com season with a 4-2 win overCulpeper. Ella Miller was fast as lightning all day. She broke away for numerous fast breaks and drove home two goals. Hannah Rosenbaum used some nice footwork to put See SOCCER, Page A8 Guitar Lessons Emphasizing the Fun of Playing Songs Beginner or Intermediate . September Special

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-ftappaijanttotfe JSetosfEstablished 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 I960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: makuhn@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 Our View Back to normal Although the clean-up continues and not everybody has gotten their electricity back, we can give a collective sigh of relief that Piedmont Virginia was spared the worst of Hurricane Isabel. By the time the storm reached us, it had been considerably downgraded to a Tropical Depression. Even when the storm was over, it wasn’t “over.” But we can take some comfort in the fact that the heavy rain this past Monday night didn’t arrive along with the high winds on Thursday night. Some thanks are in order. • First, to the state, comity and town crews who kept our roads open. Fallen trees were a big problem in all areas, with damage to powerlines and telephone service widespread. Thank you. • The army of utility company employees who rushed to our aid was amazing. Crews from Maryland, South Carolina, Texas, Michigan and other states were on the scene quickly, restoring electricity, telephone and fiber optic service. It was dangerous, grueling work, and we appreciate what they did. • County emergency personnel also pulled long hours before during, and after the storm, and the disaster plan went off without a hitch. • Neighbors who helped one other through the dark nights and uncertain days before the power was restored have proven once again that during a crisis, we’re all in this together. The operative word here is sharing — ice, fresh water, fuel, generator capacity, chainsaws and much more. As soon as everyone’s power is back on, we can say we successfully weathered this storm. A ‘thank you’ to those who supported a bus system here Since the Board of Supervisors refused to continue funding the Rappahannock Express, concerned citizens have offered donations to keep the bus running. At first, the bus company was willing to work with this new group, quickly dubbed “Friends of The Rappahannock Express.” Unfortunately, the short sightedness of our Board of Supervisors caused the State of Virginia to withdraw its financial grant. So, the Rappahannock Express will discontinue service on Sept. 30 after a short five-month trial and 848 riders as of Sept. 2. Now, your federal and state tax dollars will go to pay for community transportation services in another county other than Rappahannock. Within three weeks of changing the schedule from fixed point pick-ups around the county to entirely “on demand service,” the dispatch office received 102 calls inquiring how one could be picked up and dropped off at destinations within the county and the towns of Warrenton and Culpeper. We had not realized how difficult it would be for individuals simply to get to the many bus stops. It is a shame that four of our supervisors were unwilling to listen to this data. They missed the boat, or bus, in this case. Please consider who in your neighborhood needs your help • getting to doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, picking up cars that have been repaired, food shopping, gift and holiday shopping, visiting friends and family, and all the things those who happen to be able to drive use their cars for numerous times every day. A great big thank you for all those who support a transportation system to meet the many needs of this county. Perhaps we can be more thoughtful and outspoken the next time we have a great opportunity, especially one like this. Because of federal and state grants, it cost us only 25 percent of the normal running costs. Perhaps next time we can give it the full year that transit authorities agree is needed to enable the bus system to establish itself. Perhaps the numerous groups who found it helpful for promoting tourism will return when the bias comes back. “Friends” will weigh the possibility of applying for the grants again in February. At this point, the earliest the bus could begin running again is October 2004. Kaye Kohler Amissville Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (makuhn@timespapers.com). Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Ann Spieker CHEER ON: Rappahannock County High School Varsity cheerleading captains (left) Crystal Smoot, Sarah Hawathaway, Kelsey Hutchenson, Melanie Torrence along with Jessika McKenny and other cheering team members cheer the JV football team on to a 13-7 victory against Warren County last Monday at a home game. The JV Panthers record now stands at 2-0. Letters ‘Neighbors saved our shop’ We want to publicly thank the following neighbors in Washington, Va., who all helped save our shop on Main Street. Because of the failure of a sump-pump, an enormous amount of water had to be continually removed by hand for 21 hours due to the electrical outage. Without the generous help of next-door neighbors Michelle and Gary Schwartz during the worst phase of the hurricane, our lower level shop would most certainly have been destroyed by flooding. Tom Mullany also helped heave buckets of water from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m., and Kerrie Mullany supplied us with coolers of ice for our food. Rita Corbett came over and helped pour out buckets of water arid also supplied us with more towels and blankets. Bill Tieckelmann and Rosie Mullany brought us hot coffee to keep us all going. Peter Hughes cheerftilly assisted us with our final clean-up, and by late Friday afternoon Carol and Scott Little offered their own generator (even though their own family needed it for refrigeration purposes.) Claudia Mitchell brought all of us hot dinners on Friday night as we watched tireless utility crews, from Virginia and West Virginia, restore power to our building around 8:45 p.m. Our hearts were truly touched by all of the loving support we received from the town, our neighbors and all of the utility workers. This was a powerful example of neighbors selflessly helping neighbors in the Town of Washington. Words cannot express how deeply we thank all of you. Robert & Joanie Ballard Washington Still a community bank? Last week’s front page article on the Rappahannock National Bank quoted CEO Mike Leake as saying, “We’re not talking about an outside franchise. We’re talking about a local business expanding.” This statement was cited again, approvingly, in the related editorial, “Our Bank.” Neither the article nor the editorial mentioned that the bank was acquired in 1998 by a regional holding company. Union Bankshares Corp., headquartered in Bowling Green, Va. Union’s press release at the time noted that it added the bank to its stable because this area is “poised for rapid growth.” The bank’s traditional name was wisely retained (legally, it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rappahannock Bankshares, Inc.) and a popular native son was installed as Executive Vice President and CEO (not “president and CEO,” as cited in both the article and the editorial). But in appearance (a Cape Cod exterior, and an interior that “calls to mind Colonial Williamsburg”), service and lending practices, Rappahannock National hardly resembles the rural community bank one former president described (in the bank’s 100th anniversary supplement in the Rappahannock News) as being “more like a family than a business.” I too “regret the circumstances” that resulted in the bank moving out of town to the commercial strip on the highway, but what lessons should we learn? The public perception is that the bank was pushed out because the town was not willing to accommodate its expansion plans. Tb me, this looks like a case of Brer Rabbit and the Briar Patch. I imagine that my neighbors will be watching with interest to see what businesses join the bank in the highway commercial district. BL Catron SperryviUe Editor’s Note: Michael Leake was named President of Rappahannock National Bank at its May 28 board of directors meeting. Collect aluminum tab tops from cans for a good cause As a fourth grade teacher at Rappahannock County Elementary School it has become apparent that many people, not just fourth graders, have no idea how much a million really is. As I was teaching a place value unit recently, where children were expected to understand the value of numbers to the hundred millions place, I began to realize that most of us truly have no idea howr much a million really is. We know it’s a lot, and we often associate it with national debt and tax increases, but still it’s hard for most adults to comprehend, much less fourth graders. In the spirit of helping children (possibly future legislators or presidents) learn this valuable lesson, and in an effort to teach the character values of kindness and caring, my math classes will be collecting aluminum tab tops—one million of them. We are hoping to complete our collection in June, after which we will donate our collection to be recycled by the Ronald McDonald House in Charlottesville. The monies realized will be used by this very special organization that provides free housing near hospitals for families of sick children. (We credit former RCES teacher Linda Dunn with the idea of collecting tab tops for Ronald McDonald House. She had collected them for another cause last year, and many of you generously responded.) Please help us meet our goal. If you purchase anything « in aluminum cans with tab tops, please save the tabs for us. They may be dropped by the RCES office, sent to school with any student or mailed to my class at RCES, 34 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, Va. 22747. If churches, 4-H clubs, boy scout troops or other organizations could save them for us, too, we would be very gratefiil. Thank you. We look forward to announcing that we have met our goal thanks to the generosity of the Rappahannock community. Jan Makela Amissville ‘Taste of Rappahannock: a tremendous success’ The Fifth Annual Taste of Rappahannock held Sept. 13 at the Belle Meade Schoolhouse in Sperryville was a tremendous success. It provided much needed funds for Headwaters, whose mission is to foster excellence in our public schools. The success of the event was due to the hard work of many, many people and organi1 zations. We would like to thank everybody for their time, effort and contributions. The event was generously underwritten by Sunnyside Institute, the educational arm of Sunnyside Farms in Washington. The opening reception and auction was sponsored by Griffin Tavern & Restaurant in Flint Hill. Headwaters thanks the sponsors of the event: Rappahannock National Bank, Belle Meade Schoolhouse, Oasis CD Manufacturing, Copper Fox Antiques, Long View Gallery and Kathy Tredway. The canapes and hors d’oeuvres were prepared and served by: Middleton Inn, The Inn on Thistle Hill, The Conyers House Inn & Stable, Foster-Harris House B&B, Heritage House B&B, Fair lea Farm B&B, Apple Hill B&B, and Over Jordan Farm. A special thank you to the 70 students of the Culinary Arts 1,2,&3 classes at the Rappahannock County High School who helped with modi of the food preparations, setup and serving the night of the event. These students were truly amazing in their display of joyful enthusiasm, hard work and professionalism they exhibited in everything they did. The following organizations or individuals contributed to this event: Waterpenny Farm, Mountainside Market, Goat Hill Farm, Williams Orchard, Rucker Farm, Sperryville Corner Store Grille, Epicunpus Cow, Flint Hill Public Houfe, Tbm and Lisa Pendleton, Piedmont Farm, Cibola Farm, Bleu Rock Inn, Ibuchstone Farm, Rae’s Place & Deli, Green Meadow Farm, Gay Street Inn, Chancellor’s Farm, Central Coffee Roasters, Moore’s Orchard, 4 k 20 ; Blackbirds, Sunset Hills Farm, Hillsdale Country Store, Steve Marquisee, Steve Carrol, Lowell Dodge and the RCHS Band Students. —'—Local wines were provided by Gray Ghost Vineyard, Sharp Rock Vineyard, Farfelu Vineyard, Unicorn Vineyard, Oasis Vineyard, Rappahannock Cellars and Smokehouse Winery. Thanks to the following committee members: Mary Arthur, Richard Bull, Sandra Cartwright-Brown, Susan Jones, Linda Dietel, Andrew Haley, Donna Marquisee, Rita Corbett, Susie MacNelly, Barney O'Meara, Fran Krebser, Beth Hilscher, Tbny Trujillo, Kathy Ttedway and Linda Tarry, Executive Director of Headwaters. It was an honor and a privilege to work with such a great group of people. Cheri Woodard ft Tferri Lehman Co-chairs, Fifth Annual Thste of Rappahannock

Foster’s Packing Shed may have new use By Naomi Smoot-Kimble Rappahannock News Staff Writer Foster’s Packing Shed in Flint Hill may soon have a new use as the Rappahannock County Planning Commission recommended at its meeting last week that the Board of Supervisors approve an adaptive reuse permit for Daniel Clark. Clark hopes to create several office spaces in the building currently used as a woodworking shop.After revisions to its initial proposal the commission forwarded Clark’s application for an adaptive reuse permit for approval by the Board of Supervisors. The commission had tabled discussion on the issue at its August meeting due to a lack of information regarding how traffic would be entering,and exiting the property. Clark, who had recently purchased the building and hoped to transform it into a series of low-traffic office spaces, returned to the board on Sept. 17 stating that the current entrance to the building could remain, as the building and entryway were already grandfathered in for commercial use. He said the entrance provided 700 feet of visibility if one was exiting towards Flint Hill and 900 feet of visibility heading for Front Royal. These distances, he said, met the specifications set out by the Virginia Department of Transportation. For this reason, Clark requested that the commission allow him to pave and flare the preexisting entryway as opposed to adding a more costly deceleration lane. He further asserted the intersection of Routes 630 and 522, where the building is located, was safer than many had believed. He cited statistics from VDOT which stated that four accidents had occurred at the intersection in the past 10 years, only one of which had involved two vehicles colliding with one another. Flint Hill resident Phil r Irwin disagreed with the adequacy of the numbers and did not feel they gave the whole picture. He said he used the intersection many times each week and had seen 1 numerous near misses. He felt the intersection was more dangerous than the statistics let on, as these misses were not included in the numbers which Clark had cited. “Mr. Irwin is right,” agreed commissioner Jennifer Matthews. “There are a lot of near misses.” Others agreed that despite its compliance with required distances, more visibility was desirable in this particular instance. “These are the laws of VDOT,” said commissioner Tbm Tepper. “Sometimes they fill in the valleys and cut off the hills so a road looks a whole lot better.” Also discussed were the kinds of businesses which would be permitted to set up residence in the new offices. Clark said he was hoping to find low-traffic renters for the three proposed office spaces, who would have few visitors coming in and out of their offices. He added that there would be no hourly businesses, such as doctors and dentists, allowed in the spaces. 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Hurricane From Page A1 Frye, lacking a rope, rushed back to his home several miles from the scene and immediately dialed 911. The call, which Sherertz said came into his office at 6:25 a.m., was responded to by both Amissville and Castleton's fire and rescue companies, who transported Allison to Culpeper hospital where he was released the same day. Robey said Allison had endured the incident with minimal injury. He was cold and wet and glad to be out of the water," she said. Due to his lengthy stay in the cold waters however, she said, he was transported by ambulance to determine if he had hypothermia. Allison was not the only motorist who ventured into deep waters Tuesday morning. Sherertz said two other calls regarding vehicles caught in high water came in earlier that morning. At 1:50 a.m. Ed Olmstead attempted to make his way through Harris Hollow Road when a mile north of Washington his Jeep Cherokee hit a flooded road. "It was well under water," said Sherertz of the vehicle which he said had water up to its hoodline. Olmstead did not require rescue. Later, at 3:06 a^m. the Sheriff s Office received another call, this time just north of Flint Hill on Route 522. A Nissan Maxima had reportedly driven into water covering the road. The motorist continued driving but, said Sherertz, the water only got deeper. While the driver did not need to be rescued the vehicle was left inoperable, the sheriff said* The driver received a ride from an Alleghany Power truck, which had been'in the area, to the Warren County Sheriffs office where Sherertz was notified of the situation. Last week's storm Last week however, despite worrisome weather forecasts, the county suffered little. "We kind of dodged the bullet," said County Administrator John McCarthy earlier this week. McCarthy said that no bridges or roadways were lost due to high waters. No vehicles were stranded and no one s home was destroyed by the storm's winds. Many predicted , that Isabel would be much worse and with reason. In 1955 Diane and Connie plowed up the east coast on a similar course, with the latter leaving 19 inches of rain in some locations. Isabel, which was expected to further saturate Rappahannock with 12 inches, dropped a mere five. One major problem did arise however which was felt by nearly all of Rappahannock last week. A massive power outage swept the area and at its peak, McCarthy said, roughly 80 percent of the county was in the dark. In addition, fallen trees dotted the landscape and blocked some roadways. According to McCarthy, 25 percent of the county was still without power Monday. Rappahannock Electric customers could wait as long as Thursday to get their electricity back. For some the power outage involved only slight inconveniences. 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Shirley A^Wpfim^'W iffi*ail:harrisj@mfi.net bf www»jimbarrisau>o»com' Rappahannock News Photo Mary Ann Kuhn THE WEDDING GOES ON: District Court Judge William Sharp, left, with Robyn Robinson and Frank Reynolds after he performed their marriage ceremony Saturday evening. At the last minute, the couple had to move their wedding and reception to Union Hall in Front Royal after the Jackson Chase Golf Club lost its power from the winds of Hurricane Isabel. Reynolds and real estate agent Robyn Robinson did not let the storm dampen their spirits either. While the reception was forced to move from Jackson Chase Golf Club in Front Royal to Union Hall due to the power outage, the 150 people in attendance still managed to dance the night away. Others, however, found the storm to be more of a hassle. Rappahannock resident Woodrow Nicholson lost power last Thursday evening, with it returning at around 10:30 Saturday morning. "I couldn't do nothing," he said, frustrated by the time he spent in the dark. Residents who rely on oxygen machines and similar medical devices were left wondering how to make them work without electricity. On the upside, McCarthy said, residents who require such aides received priority in having their power turned back on if they notified their electric company of their needs. This is especially important considering how long Tree From Page A1 This, she explained, is the maximum possible fine, but not necessarily the fee which the town will decide on when McCarthy returns to next month’s meeting with another draft of the ordinance. In other matters, Goodirie, Darby From Page A1 local graduates apply, charges $4,190 a year. Darby’s award covers over a quarter of this. At James Madison University, also popular with RCHS graduates, tuition is $2,529 per semester. Thus a Darby recipient would again already have nearly a fourth of the year’s tuition paid without any other grants, loans or financial aide. Nonetheless even Gochenhower realizes that students are not as interested as they once were. “Interest has declined in recent years,” he said. He does not feel that the problem is a lack of knowledge on the student’s behalf about the scholarship though. While he appreciates the scholarship’s thrust towards math, science and engineering he also feels that perhaps there simply are not enough Rappahannock students who are interested in these areas of study. “Some of the issue is, we’re a small school,” he said. He thinks that perhaps classes simply are Soccer From Page A3 in a third. Kara Corbin pounced on a crossing pass to sink the fourth goal. Taylor Light made two pro saves as goalie. She blocked two point-blank shots with her body and recovered one of the shots. Each stop she made brought the crowd to its feet and pumped up the enthusiasm of her teammates. The second game was a victory over Madison, 4-1. Madison struck first but Megan Wheatley evened the score with an assist from Marcella Wallace. The first half ended 1-1. The heat was taking its toll on the girls but they were playing strong. Emily Carter was playing defensive wing perfectly. Anything coming down that side she was intercepting and some residents may have been left in the dark. Power crews from West Virginia and as far away as Michigan came to Rappahannock to help restore power. Despite the outages however those who live and work in the county managed to keep their spirits up in the face of adversity. Belinda McLawhom acting postmaster in Flint Hill, believed that while such a long power outage could prove troublesome life must continue. "I’ve lived in the country all my life. It was a little bit inconvenient but when you're country you learn to deal with it," she said. The county did not only deal with it, they made preparations for it, even long before Isabel had touched land, from closing schools and county offices to setting up evacuation shelters. Rappahannock News staffers Mary Ann Kuhn, Jan Clatterbuck, Richard Lykes and Ann Spieker contributed to the hurricane coverage. who is on the Town Council, said the council will be holding a public hearing to address interest in adding two additional members to the town's planning commission, increasing the size to seven members. No date has been set for the hearing. In other matters, Stockton was appointed chairman as Goodine's term as chair was set to expire the next day. not large enough to produce an adequate pool of highly qualified candidates interested in pursuing these degrees. He added that only 40 percent of RCHS students attend a four year college, already making a dent in the number of individuals who could be considered for Darby’s scholarship. Regardless of this, the board is taking Darby’s presentation seriously. “We will work with the high school to list scholarship dead- , lines on the monthly calendar,” said School Superintendent David Chappell. Darby and the board are looking at other publicity boosters as well. “The school is meeting soon with seniors and parents. Scholarships will be one of the items discussed,” he said. Darby is hoping that these efforts will work to get the word out. If not, he said, he will consider aiming the gift at a different field. “Well give it another shot this year but it might be redirected in the future,” said Darby, who is looking at a focus perhaps in the critically staffed field of nursing. getting back to our forwards. Tiana Lucking was fightirlg hard in the midfield, making pretty moves with her dribbling and threatening the Madison goal. In the second half they broke through with two quick goals by Morgan Flournoy and assists by Megan Wheatley. Hannah Rosenbaum scored a fourth goal on the nicest play of the game. Morgan Flournoy passed it outside to Marcella who passed it back in to Morgan who touched it to Megan and then over to Hannah for the score. It was the kind of passing and movement that the coach lives for. Ella Miller saved the rest of the second half by cutting off Madison’s fast break repeatedly. Brittany Clatterbuck continued her strong play at goalie with some tremendous stops. Next we^k the team plays Madison again but at home.

‘Bunree’ opens Episcopal House Tour on Oct. 18-19 By Helen Williams Special to the Rappahannock News “Bunree,” a 1920s home in Amissville, is the first of the three houses to be shown on the 47th Annual Dried Flower Sale and House Tbur, which is scheduled for Oct. 18 and 19. First in age, this home, whose basement was dug by a team of horses, is also the first to be found on Hinson’s Ford Road, from which all three homes are reached. The traditional autumn fundraiser in Rappahannock County is led by the Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Church, but the entire community joins in to help raise money for many internal needs, as well as several outreach charities. The flowers have been dried all summer and are now being used to produce arrangements that will be sold at Trinity Parish Hall during the weekend. The other two homes that will be shown are The Dickey House on Lost Acres Lane, owned by Gary and Marlene Dickey, and The Deep Woods on Mossie Lane, owned by Bud and Doris Rowzie. Both Lost Acres Lane and Mossie Lane are off Hinson’s Ford Road. Bunree was built as a summer home for Williams and Eileen Laing, grandparents of Aileen Laing, who now has returned as a full-time resident of the family home, after retiring as a History of Art professor from Sweet Briar. Her grandparents, Irish bom horse experts living in New York, bought land in Rappahannock because it reminded them of Ireland. They named their home Bunree, after a small salmonspawning stream in the town of Ballina in County Mayo. Katherine Riley remembers that her Riley ancestors, and the Rowzies built the house and that Ernest Robinson was the stonemason who built the chimney and front gateposts. The Heflin brothers were the plasterers. In exterior style the home is a combination of a Virginia central hall design and a shingled New England and Cape Cod home. Wings were added on both sides of the home soon after it was built. Very little of its stately design is visible from the road, just a glimpse of flowered walkway through the stone pillars. Mature trees, stone walls and cottage gardens along the fence lines punctuate the gardens. Roses and grapes still grow in their original locations on a trellis outside the kitchen door. The house today is decorated much as it was when it was built, with family furniture, books, silver, chests and pictures illustrating the lives of the three generations who have called it home. Horses— training them, riding them, racing them, enjoying them— were in the Laing blood and have remained there to this day. It is the spirit of the home, with trophies, silver plates, books, pictures and prints attesting to 70 years of involvement with them. Prominent among the mementos is a lithograph of Noel Laing, an uncle of the owner, and Troublemaker in the paddock after winning the Maryland Hunt Cup in 1932, and a portrait of Troublemaker, who also ran in the Grand National. The living room has a large fireplace and a portrait of the original Aileen over the sofa. Behind another sofa is a long table filled with pictures of the owners’ many relatives— “My household gods,” she calls them. Off the living room is a small library. Built-in shelves are filled with collections of the original Laings: Dickens, Kipling, Shakespeare as well as scrapbooks and many other books gathered together from the many family members who enjoyed them. A See TOUR, Page B8 Photos courtesy Judy Tole ‘Bunree’, a 1920s home in Amissville is one of three on the Episcopal Church’s 47th Annual Dried Flower Sale and House Tour. The home’s living room and study feature many trophies and silver plates attesting to the family’s 70 year involvement with horses. The large kitchen houses a 1932 refrigerator, still running. Rappahannock News Photo/Richard Lykes Tom Guidice and Alice Currin, local musicians with the ‘Humble Thunder’ band perform opening number at the Eighth Annual Rappahannock Music Festival in Sperryville over this past weekend. Singing after the rain By Naomi Smoot-Kimble Rappahannock News Staff Writer Event organizer Brian Ross felt certain that neither Hurricane Isabel’s aftermath, nor Saturday’s less than sunny skies could keep crowds away from this year’s Eighth Annual Rappahannock Music Festival in Sperryville. The two-day event, which takes place at the end of each summer, was expected to draw 300-400 people to listen to free local bands that were performing behind Mountainside Market last Saturday and Sunday, Ross said. And for some in the crowd, the event is more than free music. It’s a time to catch up with old friends, something which they come back for year after year. “We’ve been coming here since we were like five,” said Kiaya Abernathy, 14, a student at Hearthstone School in Sperryville. Her favorite parts of the day, she said, are “(listening to) the music and just hanging out.” Becky Debor, a regular at Mountainside, was also enjoying the music that day, along with her 13month-old daughter. Autumn. “There’s a lot of good music and nice people,” she said of the event. But Rappahannockans were not alone that day. Deverell Pedersen, a fan of Cold Steel Benders which performed at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, had traveled all the way from Silver Spring, Md. Kristine and Bill Rowe, who were attending for their third year, were from Warren County. For them, there was no question about what drew them out to this yearly event. “It’s the music obviously,” he said. “And just hearing what’s going on locally,” she added. This local feel is what Ross thinks makes the event so unique. He said in order to be part of the line up, which boasted the new Rude Rock Family, featuring Noah Wagner of Stick ‘Em Up and The Day Care Swindlers, band members were required to either live or work in Rappahannock County. See RAIN, Page B8 Jazz with a Latin flavor By Wendy Weinberg Special to the Rappahannock News The seven musicians who make up the young ensemble known as “CuBop” will bring a different sound in jazz to the Theatre at Little Washington on Gay Street when they perform on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Randall Kremer of the Smithsonian Institution describes CuBCp as . one of the most exciting new groups on the East Coast jazz scene.” He adds, “they have become a favorite at the Smithsonian’s I-Max Jazz Cafe.” CuBop explains that its unique sound is based on a “desire to explore the vast musical possibilities of all the different cultures which come together under the umbrella of Latin or Latin jazz.” They approach this music with a “‘western’ voice, using the instrumentation of a jazz ensemble augmented with congas, timbales, bongos, bells, etc., playing compositions in Afro-Cuban or Brazilian styles.” The group comprises Luis Hernandez, tenor saxophone; Tim Stanley, trumpet/flugelhom; Dan Drew, trombone/arranger; Mike Whittaker, piano/keyboards; James Fowler, acoustic and electric basses; Felix Contreras, congas/percussion; and Joe McCarthy, leader/drums/bells/ timbale/clave. All talented and professional musicians, most members of the group play with the U. S. Naval Academy Band, or with the U. S. Navy Band. Joe McCarthy, founder and leader of CuBop, along with Fowler and Contreras, recently recorded a CD with the Larry Brown Quartet (The Long Goodbye), which received a Whammy for best jazz album of the year. , Tickets for the concert are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre’s fall schedule, phone (540) 675-1253 or send email to TheatreVA@aol.com. Piedmont United Way starts fund drive here By Helen Williams - Special to the Rappahannock News The Piedmont United Way Campaign for this year gets underway in September. Four counties, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison and Fauquier make up the Piedmont United Way, and over the years hundreds of thousands of dollars have been donated by citizens of these counties to help those in need. More than $400,000 has been allocated to health and human service agencies for this year in the counties and this year’s total goal is $550,000. In Rappahannock, Piedmont United Way Board members Marie Davis, who has taken the late E. Franklin Warner’s position on the Board, and Helen Williams, are urging citizens to dig deeply and contribute to the campaign. Healthy Families Rappahannock and Starfish received funding last year, and many other Rappahannock residents have been helped through agencies in other counties. Meals for the elderly, shelters for the homeless and programs for young people are only some of the needs that this United Way meets. V The campaign has not always been very well publicized in Rappahannock County, according to Davis and Williams. “But now we need to have a higher profile in our requests for donations. Rappahannock County residents are a generous group in every way, and we know that they will support those in need when we ask. We don’t have a big business base, but we know we can meet, and See UNITED, Page B8 Rappahannock News Photo/Richard Lykes DONATIONS NEEDED: Marie Davis, left, and Helen Williams hold up a Piedmont United Way thermometer poster) showing their goal of $7,200 for Rappahannock County.

A l . t ■ Church ML Activities Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Pastor: John Heddleston Sunday: Contemporary Services 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10 a m. Sunday Traditional Services 11 am/ Sunday Youth Night 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. . Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study Monday-Friday 7 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Dr. Norman Edward Taylor Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir and worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study, Missions 7 p.m. Thursday: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Bobby W. Jenkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Trey Hensley Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.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. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. John B. Haynes Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Pastor: Rev. 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 ' First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School-Children and adults 10 a.m. Morning prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. 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. Thornton’s Cap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. \ Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Elder Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Bible study 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Richard Cox Meets first Sundays at 2 p.m. and third Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Church News Baptist church revival The Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville is holding a revival . with a different speaker each night at 7:30 p.m. until Sept. 29. Rev. Forrest L. Freeman, pastor invites all to attend. Gospel Concert Sept. 27 Mount Lebanon Baptist Church is having a Gospel Concert on Sept. 27 with the “Heaven’s Harmony” from Fayetteville, W. Va., at 5 p.m. This Gospel Concert will be open to the public and a love offering will be received. Everyone is also invited to a free dessert reception following in the Fellowship Hall. For more information or questions call the church office at 987-8354. Revival services Beech Spring Regular Baptist Church located on Route 211 west of Sperryville, near the entrance to Shenandoah National Park, will hold revival services Sept. 29 through Oct. 3 each evening at 7:30 p.m. Evangelist Wayne Thompson of Rochelle will preach on the “Second Coming of Christ.” The public is invited. Fall Festival Oct. 11 The Third Annual Forest Grove Fall Festival sponsored by Forest Grove Baptist Church will be held on Oct. 11 beginning at 10 a m. Festivities include homemade food, live gospel music by Roger Routherford, a yard sale, Rappahannock history exhibit, horse rides and other children’s games and activities. There will be a silent auction and photo display featuring local area photos (Castleton, Laurel Mills, etc.) dating back from 1890 to the present. Vendors who wish to participate, or have any questions, call Linda or Dannv Hitt at 9374221 or 825-7799. Homecoming Day Washington Baptist Church wall celebrate Homecoming Day on Sunday, Oct. 5. The guest preather wall be former pastor Rev. John Divers. The Southern Gospel group “Sons of Praise” from Lynchburg will be singing in the morning program and wall offer a mini-concert at 1:30 p.m. at the church. A covered-dish lunch will follow the morning worship service. The public is invited to attend. Vests of Flint Hill celebrate birth Tony and Leigh Gomez of Kitty Hawk, N. C. are proud to announce the birth of a son, Seve Roberto born at the Virginia Beach General Hospital on Tuesday. Sept. 16. Grandparents are Michael and Janet Vest and Edna Gomez of Virginia Beach. Great-grandmother is Christine Vest of Flint Hill. The infant has a brother and sister, Michael and Emily. The annual conference of the Rappahannock Charge of Flint Hill, Willis Chapel and Sperryville United Methodist Churches met at the Flint Hill Church on Sunday evening. The devotionals were led by Barbara Jamieson with the Rev. Clarence Brown, District Superintendent of Charlottesville presiding over the business meeting. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have homecoming services on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 12:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Jim Grimmer, former pastor. A covered dish dinner will follow at the fire hall. Plan to eat at 2 p.m. The regular 8:45 a.m. worship service will be canceled on homecoming Sunday. Mike Curtis of Great Falls, Va., was a recent overnight guest of Mary Curtis. Our prayers go out to all those on the sick list and with other special needs especially those who are still out of power and suffered damage from the storm, Isabel. Judy Smith of Chandler, Ariz., will be returning to her home on Thursday after spending several weeks with her sister, Jean Lillard, who is recuperating at home after surgery. She also visited with her mother, Mabel Lillard. Christine Vest with Rodney Flint Hill ! By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 •v and Jo Vest, Vallie Butler, Norma Holt and Pat Wharton had lunch on the Skyline Drive at Skyline on Wednesday. Novum Baptist Church holds homecoming Sunday Novum Baptist Church Reva Way, under the leadership of Pastor Jeffrey Light, invites the public to its homecoming Sunday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m., followed by a spaghetti dinner prepared by the church. Revival services will be held Sunday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Rev. Terry Welbom, pastor of Dover Baptist Church in ManakinSabot, Va. Saturday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m. the Bethel Baptist Church, Reva will have a gospel music and covered-dish dinner. For more information, call 8253535. Hazel Delph returned from the University of Virginia Hospital last Sunday after undergoing pace-maker surgery. Congratulations to Sarah Philpott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oliver of Boston and George Philpott of Greensboro, N. C. ,whose engagement to Charles Coggins, was announced. A November wedding is planned. Birthday people go out this week to sister-in-law, Esther Frazier whose day was Tuesday, niece Janet Peregory, on Wednesday, Joyce Richards, and John Dodson, add another year today, Terry Cubbage and Joseph Peregory claim Friday as their day and Betty Smith adds another year Saturday. Our prayers and sympathy are extended to Betty Mills and her family upon the loss of her mother, Louise Hawkins wife of Ray Hawkins who passed away on Wednesday. We covet your prayers for Glenn Tharp Jr., grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Woody Tharp of Aaron Mountain Road, who was injured in a skeet shooting accident and is at University of Virginia Hospital. Others on our prayer list include, Bea Sheppard, Lillie Johnson, Gaylord and Maijorie Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS m Hendricks, Rosie Wharton, Hazel Hamm, Janet Peregory, Barbara Tharp, Janet Clatter, K. P. Grigsby and Eunice Meade. Friends, family celebrate Edward Clark’s 75th birthday Sunday afternoon Sarah Brown entertained with a surprise birthday party at the home of Edward and Ruth Clark on Fodderstack Road to honor her father, Edward on his 75th birthday. Friends and relatives attending were Edna Vaught and Vickie Beatty of Front Royal, Kenny Miller and son Greg of Stafford, Phil and Rita Knight and Charles and Wendy Clark of Manassas, Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md., Kim Vest and son Kirkland of Flint Hill, Bobby and Tansy Frazier of Castleton, Ann Brown and grandson Sam, Tim Falls and son Robert and a friend, Martha Lou Hitt of Woodville, Marilyn Bailey, Dorothy B. Hawkins, Richard Simmons, Denise Pretech, Amanda Brown and son Malik and Bobbie Jo Brown. An enjoyable evening was had by all. Sunday evening visitors of Addie Keyser and Virginia Cloud were Donald and Pam Keyser of Alexandria. Best wishes to Rev. Phil Bailey and his wife, Karyl who have a wedding anniversary on Monday, Sept. 29. Rev. Bailey is the pastor of the Washington Baptist Church. Happy birthday to Andy Berry of Sperryville who has his day on Thursday, Sept. 25. Birthday wishes go out to Charles Smoot of Harris Hollow who will have his day on Friday, Sept. 26. We have two birthdays on Dearing Road. Holly Jenkins will have her day on Saturday, Sept. 27 and her daughter, Kaitlyn will celebrate her day on Sunday, Sept. 28. Margaret Dodson of Flint Hill will have her birthday on Friday, Sept. 26 and we wish her a happy day. Washington fjgjUf By RUTH CLARK i;: asi 675*3608 : Happy birthday to Bruce Brown of Woodville who will have his day on Saturday, Sept. 27. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S 211 E Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun to Thurs. 7 a m. 10:00 p.m Friday & Saturday 7 to 8 30 p.m (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)825-0037 Sperryville Emporium “TKe Shop that has EVERYTHING” ^ U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 What does Cod's House mean to you? Yes, you go there each week to worship, but that special place has individual meaning to each worshipper. Perhaps your | toddlers have j been noisier than ' Times Square on I New Year's Eve. ' You need peace j and reflection. If you anticipate a trying week in the workplace, you may hope to gain strength and patience from your worship I leader. Some That I May Dwelt h ft 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. Certainly 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 said, "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? SI MMV Imhiu 24:1-13 HOSOAY IUSDAV lothta 2 Sjmurl 24:14 28 7:1-17 MOMMY IHI KSIHY 2 Sjmuti Puim 7:10-29 H9-.1-37 FKIOAY SAN 3tl)AY 1 iCnjfi I 2:1-9 9:19 ‘-r <«*;.*«<? py .'>? ir&uzir Qif-«? 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Qualify Renovations & Custom Homes V\ Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 EXCAVATING Keys Excavating, LLC ponds • (kiveways • clearing • landscaping snow removal • bushhogging We offer quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 More of what you’re looking for. Get Into It! Call Jeanne Cobert 540-347-4222 EXCAVATING Vest's Excavating • Backhoe Work • Bobcat Work • DumpTruck • Dozer • Bush Hogging • Loader • Ditching • Culverts • Driveway Grading & Graveling • Clearing • Landscaping 540-675-1117 NK Excavating & 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 mJ540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 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 Service-, & 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 I.ocally Owned & Operated RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed Day of Rest 675-1066 Take out Available ROOFING Specializing In Residential Homes Blue Ridge Roofing 540-631-0666 ' STORAGE SPERRYYILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/9M7-8507 at. ims. on r.s. tn SPEHRTVIIXE. 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 & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Route 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 . WELDING RICK’S CUSTOM WELDING (540)675-1888 C■ mmeruaj - Residential Construction - Farm • General Wrournt Iron 2ates A raihnzs ALSO SANDBLASTING WINDOWS & DOORS • Can you feel the wind gust while sitting on your sofa1 • Need a screw dnser to open your windows1 • Need wooden spoons to keep them open1 If s*. mm tin— made tmnftam tOt-tin. rtifiw. A dun offer energy efficiency, wmd eeeonO We oim and ecrsice. Hensetstone Window & Door Systems 540-937-5796 Upcoming Events Chris Johns ’ lecture National Geographic photographer Chris Johns will present an illustrated lecture on Africa on Friday Sept. 26 in the Rappahannock County High School auditorium. Refreshments will be available at 7:30 p.m.t with a lecture beginning at 8 p.m. Sponsored by Headwaters, the event is free. Call 675-1819 for more information. Middle Street 5 20th Don't miss the Middle Street Gallery's 20th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. Thanks to friends and patrons this gallery is the longest running art gallery in Rappahannock County, all through the efforts of volunteers. There will be food, refreshments., live music and guest speakers at the celebration in Little Washington. Artists have donated original pieces of art to be raffled off and guests will receive a free raffle ticket the night of the event. The show runs from Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 28. Call the gallery at (540) 675-3440 for more information. Coates reunion on Sunday The Coates Reunion will be held at the Rappahannock Recreation Center on Sunday. Sept. 28. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. Come bring your family and favorite dish and we will have a great time. New show at Packing Shed Pat Cook of Waynesboro and Betty Calabria of Bridgewater will show new works at the Packing Shed Gallery in Little Washington from Oct. 2 through Oct. 27. Cook captures connections and intimate moments of communication in her series, “Conversations." Calabria expresses, in metal sculpture and painting, a dance of line and shape inspired by her reflections on human endeavor The gallery is open Thursday-Mondays from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments may be made with gallery director June Jordan at (540) 9878098. Free tutoring for students Trinity Church is offering free tutoring for any student in Rappahannock County. The program will begin on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall and will run every Thursday. Each tutoring session will last 20-30 minutes and parents will be required to wait during the session. If possible call ahead for a tutoring time. Contact Emma Sue Amos 675-2757 or Susan Laing 937-5957 to sign up. Cheese reception at library On Oct. 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rucker Farm will host an end of the cheese season' reception at the Rappahannock County Library, with an open discussion on traditional nutrition and living in context with seasonal resources. For more information call Heidi at 675-3444. Sharp Rock’s wine festival Sharp Rock Vineyards is having its 6th Annual Wine Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4 from noon to 5 p.m. rain or shine. A large tent and other facilities are available in case of inclement weather. The new 2002 Sharp Rock Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay Reserve will be released for the first time. A festival entry fee of $10 includes a wine glass, { tasting seven wines, a full glass of wine and Bluegrass music by Blades of Grass. Special gourmet foods will be available. The vineyard is eight miles south of Sperryville off Route 231. For more information, call 540-987-9700 or visit: www.sharprockvineyards.com Scholastic Book Fair The Rappahannock County Elementary School Library will host a Scholastic Book Fair from Thursday. Oct. 9 through Monday, Oct. 20 on school days only. There will be a fun-filled book sale and a literacy event geared to excite children about reading and learning. The fair will offer the most popular books and educational products for all ages, including the newest titles, award-winners, classics and interactive products from more than 150 publishers. Parents, children, teachers and the entire community are invited to "Paws for Reading," the theme of the Fair which will be open each school day from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information, contact librarian Aney Massie at (540) 987-82 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). Bnng your lunch. Registration required. Call 675-2365 for more information. Headwaters ’forum Headwaters is sponsonng a Candidate Forum on Oct 9 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Library to grve the community the opportunity to meet each of the candidates who are running for seats on the School Board and to hear their views on issues. Tribal belly dancing Tribal belly dancing dasses with Charmame Lee will be held every Tuesday through Oct. 14 at the Belle Meade School House. Route 231 at 6 p.m. The cost is $72 for the whole senes of six dasses and $15 per dass Please bnng a mat. Call 1(800)578 6678 for more information. Free Clinic open The Rappahannock Free Cl>nic. a local branch of the Fauquier Free Clmc 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. Basket weaving A senes of one-day basket weaving workshops will taxe place at Bluendge Artisans m Sperryviiie Weave your own "Market Basket* under the expert tutelage of Mitchell Webster, master basket weaver Cost is S85 pre-pad and mdudes ail materials and instruction The first is Oct. 11 from 8 am. to 2 p m. Space s limited Please register by Oct 1 by calling 987-1000 Pottery classes Fall dasses are now forming for Beginning and Intermediate Adult Throwing, and afternoon "Kxls Gay" at Sperryviiie Pottery Space is limited. Please can 987-1000 tor more information

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SELLING YOUR HOUSE? We can help you! To advertise please call 703-7771110 or 540-347-4222 for more details. STERLING: SFH. Fur mshed room w/ Direct TV. Share kitchen and laundry $475/mo. Parking 703-450-2264. RESTON: Lg. 3 M. 3 BR. 2,5 BA. Fpl. deck, skylight new kit . new carpet' blinds No pets $1495. 703-715-0266. V_ > CHANTILLY/ LOUDOUN COUNTY: 3 room office trailer & small warehouse Plenty of park mg Humphrey & Rodgers. 540-687-5187 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 V._ OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Prime location across from Court House. 4 rooms, bath, approximately 1500 sq ft $1 ^250/tttO some utils inel Please Contact Cathy Bemache Thomas & Talbot Real Estate ii 540-687-4144 THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS < 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at wfww.fauauierspca.com e-mail soca@erols.com for a complete and up to date listing 100rot%ml* I [,WWl»OWMf I LOVETTSVILLE/SHORT Hill Mountain area. 3+ landscaped acres w/ incredible views! 3BR, 2BA. 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Call Marilyn Henning @ 540-722-6272 Legal Notices NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING KINDLY TAKE NOTICE that the Town Council of the Town of Washington, Virginia will consider at its meeting on October 8, 2003. beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall an ordinance to increase the number of members of the Town Planning Commission from 5 to 7 and to establish the terms of such new appointees. A copy of the full text of the ordinance is on file at the Clerk s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County and in the office of John McCarthy, County Administrator and Town Zoning Administrator as well as at the Town Office and is available for inspection by all interested parties during their normal business hours. The Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed ordinance at the date and time stated above. Al are rvrted to attend and present ther views. TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA John C Bennett Town Attorney 9-24,10-01-03 *527102 ri NOTICE OF VACANCY DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting applicants to fill the volunteer position of Rappahannock Citizen Representatrve to be Rappahannock-Rapidan Disability Services Board. The Board assesses local service needs and advises appropriate state and oca! agencies services persons with physical and sensory disabilities of their findings updates a sot-year report of local service needs and priorities, develops request to the rehabilitative services incentive fund when local funding for match is available and other ♦unctions serving persons with disabilities The appointee must be a resident of Rappahannock County and must either have or be a family member of someone who has a physical visual or hearing disability Typically. meetings of the Board take place no more than 3-4 times annually, and are held in Culpeper or Madison If you are interested in this position, please contact you representative on the Board of Supervisors or call (540) 675-5330 for more information. 9-17, 9-24-03#526331 5 ACRES w/ deeded access to 8 miles of water recreation on Potomac RiverlBeautituI meadow setting w/ views. Priced to sell quickly at $69,900 Excellent financing Call owner now 304-262-2771'. HORSE LOVER’S DREAM 6+ AC-$89,900 290+’ STREAM Potomac River Gently rolling pastures w/ partial fencing. Long frontage on yr round stream. Plus, private deeded access to deepwater Potomac River. Special Fall financing See now! Call for app't I -877-7774837. LAND BARGAIN 31+AC-$87,900 Close to River Beautiful hardwoods & pines just 2 miles to Histone Trough Long stale rd frontage Special Fall financing. Only one, call now 1-800-888-1262. LAND SALE 60+AC-$174,222 50 Mile Sunset Views High elevation mtn parcel w/ pristine settings Enjoy private deeded access to 10.000 acres of public land New perc. survey. SUBDIVIDABLE Excellent financing Call now 1-800-888-1262 r 133 Lota* • J Bids & Proposals Invitation for Bids: Painting Courthouse The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisor. is soliciting bids from firms to repaint the non-masonry exterior surfaces of the Rappahannock County Courthouse. No prequalification is required for this contact. The work includes the provision of all supervision, labor and materials to scrape and burn old “alligatored" paint on all exterior woodwork, reglaze windows where necessary and paint all wood surfaces with two coats high grade exterior paint (paint brand to be approved by owner). Project does ngt include painting of roof, but dge§ include painting exterior surfaces of bell tower and all non-aluminum gutters & downspouts. Bid should include prices for repair/replacement of rotten wood and cost is to be specified on a time and materials basis. Project is to commence as soon as weather conditions permit, but is to be completed not later than December 1, 2003 All bids should be submitted in a letter clearly identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shall note any exclusions or limitations The basis for the bid shall also be stated; for this agreement, a final and complete finished price shall be stated. All bids must be received at the County Administrator's Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, PO. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Friday, October 3, 2003. by 3:00 PM. at which time they will be opened and publicly read The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Pubic Procurement Act shall apply The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF: John W McCarthy County Administrator 9-17,9-24-03 #526327 PUBLIC NOTICE National Park Service Seeks Comment on Rehabilitation and Remodeling of Panorama Facility The National Park Service is proposing to rehabilitate and remodel the Panorama facility as a Visitor Center to better serve the park's nearly 1.5 million annual visitors. Panorama is located along Shenandoah National Park s Skyline Drive at the junction with U S Highway 211 For many years it has served as a restaurant and gift shop The protect proposes to alter the former concession-owned Panorama building to a year-round visitor and learning center In addition to providing for a visitor and learning center, the alterations would include demolition and upgrading of utilities, ADA compliance, energy efficiency modifications, and repairs to the building s exterior. Also, a 2,820 sq ft 2-story addition is proposed to be constructed on the buikJino and would provide space for additional visitor services, work space for park staff and sales, storage and office space for the Shenandoah National Park Association Pubic scoping is the initial phase of the environmental compfcance process requred before the project can be accomplished The NPS invites and welcomes comments dunng this early planning stage of the process. Pubic comments will help park managers make well-informed decisions about whether and how to proceed with this project Based on information received during scoping, the NPS wil begin preparation of an Envronmental Assessment (EA) to investigate the potential for effects on park resources. The EA should be released for public comment sometime in spnrtg or early summer 2004 Superintendent Doug Moms sad that construction could begin sometime in 2005 or 2006. 1 , Please submit your comments by October 20. 2003 using one of the following methods: Postal Mail Shenandoah National Park Attn: Panorama Scoping 3655 U S Highway 211 East Luray, VA 22835 E-mail shen_superintendent@nps gov 9-25-03 #527743

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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@smithmidland.com EOE M/F/D/V CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SALES FULLTIME Northern Virginia newspaper group seeks aggressive self-starter to join the growing Classified Advertising Dept Excellent ground floor opportunity if you have the drive to excel in the exciting and challenging world of print and online advertising Prior newspaper ad vertising sales exp. a big plus! If you are serious, focused and determined to succeed in sales we want to talk to you! We offer a com petitive starting base* pay + commission + bonuses. Leesburg. VA location. Please forward your resume to Hugo Lembert, Classified Advertising Manager Fax: 703-689-1278 or rmailTHU.mhert@timettoaDerg.com (Times HBBESEBI NORTHERN VIRGINIA 133 5.5 miles East ot Winchester on Rte 50. 1.35 acres Drain field & septic installed. $41K. 540-955-3852. POTOMAC RIVER 260 ft FRONTAGE Deep Boatable Water Estate-size parcel on 650' wide Potomac River w/ views ot C&O Canal. Only $299,900. Excellent financing. Be 1st to see! Call now 1-877777-4837. WV, JEFFERSON Co. Avon Bend 5+ scenic acres with pasture, wooded riding trails & concrete block run-in. $124,900 Adjoining 2 ac. lot avail., $81,900. Valley View Realty, 540-554-8144. ■V. ...’■ . . J HORSE FARMS, Culpeper, 280 acres. 2 houses, barns, stables, board fence, stream, mountain views. $1,800,000. Manassas 20 plus acres, 5000 sq. ft home, pool, fenced, stable. $775K. Fauquier Hume, 5 acres, traditional colonial, 4BRs, ready for horses. $419K Olafsen Realty www.olafsen.com 540347-1505 LINDEN, DIAMOND in the rough. Lg 3BR, 2BA, with incredibly large rooms, home on 5 acs. Attached 2 car garage. separate 24x40 2 story workshop & 1 story 24x32 garage. $279,900. FQ4616228. Stonewall Realty 1-866635-7717, Cheryl Alls 540-364-4566, evenings. For all of your Employment Needs call the Fauquier TimesDemocrat 540-347-4222 PERFECT FARM FOR horses or cattle. 127+acres - 50/50 wooded & pastures. Beautiful country with views and pond. 2BR, 25BA, house w/den. kitchen, and large living room - pool garage, barn and several outbuildings. Located close to VA line in WV Call Kathy Montgomery at CENTURY 21 Colonial Realty, Inc 800-6350478 or 304-258-3460 ONE-LEVEL - mobile home , 24 x 46, 3 BR's, 2 baths, deck, CAC, vaulted celing. Chantilly location. $25K. Call Kim: 703-754-1900 Real (stale ■ w (enrloei V_ j RENTING YOUR APT? We can help you! To advertise please call 703-777-1110 or 540347-4222 for more details. r~—r—--—\ 208 AuOtkNM AUCTION, SILENT & LIVED Sat 9/27, 9am, Prince Wm Fair Grounds Rt 234 Manassas. Benefit Medical Missionaries, who provide free health care for poorest of poor in 3rd world countries, also nationally & locally. Appalachia, Washington & surrounding VA. Canoe/Kayak Auction Sat. Sept. 27th, 11am. Shenandoah River Outfitters, Luray, Va. 1-800-6CANOE2 www.shenendoahriver * .com '-—-s 224 Firewood V J FREE FIREWOOD, u-Cut, u-haul, 540-364-3348 V_ A BED - CHERRY SLEIGH w / mattress set $450 Brand new 703-898-9247 A BED- $139 FULL SIZE mattress set. New in plastic. Can Deliver 703-898 8768 A BED $249 KING Pil lowtop New in plastic w/ manufact. warranty Can deliver. 703-898 8768 A BED - $1195 - 5PC Cherry set: Blki. drssr mirr, chest, nt stnd New in box. Can de liver. 703-898-9247. A BED $149 QUEEN Pillow Top New in plastic with warranty Can deliver, 703-898 8768 ALL ITALIAN LEATHER sofa & loveseat New in original rapper $1,100 Can deliver. 703 898 9247. ARE YOU RENTING? Selling? You can reach thousands of interested prospects in your area"? 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This position is responsible for establishing a program to promote energy conservation at all levels of the school division. Duties include advising, assisting, and making recommendations to the division regarding alternate energy sources, consumption and general energy conservation measures; preparing procedures for efficient utilization of energy sources; assisting with the design and maintenance of the programming for computerized energy management systems to insure operating efficiency; monitoring state and national energy policy trends; and providing input on capital projects related to energy management and the purchase of any products that affect energy consumption. Qualified applicants should have a thorough knowledge of energy management and conservation. The ability to analyze and interpret technical data and communicate said data to individuals with nontechnical backgrounds is needed. The ability to develop and implement policy and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required. A related bachelor's level degree and/or equivalent combination of training, education, or experience is preferred. Minimum staring salary is $47,548.80. Interested applicants should submit a Fauquier County Classified Application Form to: Fauquier County Human Resources Department, 320 Hospital Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186 by October 3. 2003. For assistance call (540) 428-8700. Fax # (540) 349-3133. www.fcps1.org (Applications may be printed from the website.) EEO/AA/M/F/D GROWING FAST!! < MKI sl | K / 'Mt J(*Pp Joe Jacoby Chrysler Plymouth Jeep * milnMvWVtaf is socking a Auto Tech/Va State Inspector to ad to our expanding family. Auto Technician/ Virginia State Inspector We offer: ✓401K ✓Health/Dental Insurance ✓No Sundays ✓Excellent Pay Call Now! Greg Proffitt 540-347-6622 DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVERS EQUIPMENT OPERATORS CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. Needed Immediately Immediate full-time openings available for dependable individuals seeking opportunity with established growing agribusiness retail operation. Excellent opportunity to grow with a quality organization. • DRIVERS must have good driving record. • EQUIPMENT OPERATORS needed for fertilizer plant operation. Must have CDL and good driving record. • CUSTOMER SERVICE positions require computer experience and good customer service skills. Agriculture background helpful. We offer a complete benefits package which includes: 100% Company Paid Pension Plan 401K Plan Health Insurance Life & Disability Ins. ' Paid Vacation Sick Leave Employee Purchase Discount Paid Holidays Employee Incentive Program Uniform Program Avail Apply in person: MARSHALL FARMERS* CO-OP Main Street (Route 55) __Marshall, VA Furniture / Appliances 3 PC. solid oak enlmnt unit. 6'8"H, 8'10"W Drawers, brass hdware Vienna, 703-242-2183. $595/obo. Exc. cond RENTING YOUR APT? We cart help you! 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NEW SAFEWAY STORE ASHBURN, VA BROADLANDS CENTER Dulles Greenway and Clairborne Parkway An industry leader. Safeway Is currently accepting applications for Cashiers Stockers, Pharmacy Technicians, Meat Cutters, Bakers. Service Department Employees (Dell, Floral, Seafood, Starbucks, Bakery) and Baggers (must be at least 16 years of age). Please note weekend work Is required, Safeway offers many exciting benefits as well as an opportunity to work In a friendly team oriented environment! 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Obituaries A. Burke Hertz District Court judge A. Burke Hertz. 82, died Sept. 18 at his residence in Flint Hill. Mr. Hertz was born in Brooklyn, N. Y. and grew up in Falls Church. Va. He attained his Bachelors Degree from The American University in 1946. graduated from Georgetown University Law School in 1948 and was admitted to the Virginia Bar later that year. Mr. Hertz served with distinction from 1980 until his retirement in 1995 as Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Coprt in Fauquier, Loudoun and Rappahannock countries. During the 1950s. Judge Hertz founded and directed the first Virginia Little League Baseball program in Fairfax County. He was a former chairman of the Falls Church Democratic Committee, a member of the 10th District Democratic Committee and the Virginia State Democratic Central Committee. Other memberships included the Macon Ware Masonic Lodge No. 192, the Judge A. Burke Hertz Falls Church Kiwanis Club where he served as past president and the Advisory Board of the Fairfax Salvation Army where he served past chairman. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Carole M. Hertz of Flint Hill, three children from his First marriage. A. Bradley Hertz of Salt Lake City, Utah; Douglas Burke Hertz of Badger, Ca., and Lois Hertz Menderson of Washington D. C., two step-children, William Keith Hodson of Vienna and Elizabeth Edelmann of Middletown, Md. Additional survivors ybur ambition * car philosophH eutstandifu} growth With a no-cap earnings structure, Edward Jones investment representatives let their skill and dedication determine their income potential. Join Edward Jones to find out more reasons why we’re ranked No. 1 in FORTUNE* magazine’s 2002 and 2003 list of the " 100 Best Companies to Work For.” Attend our Career Seminar. We’re seeking motivated, sales-oriented individuals to become investment representatives in Warrenton and the surrounding area. Thursday, October 2 at 6 p.m. 77 C West Lee St. Warrenton, VA Host: Stanley Parkes RSVP: 540-349-9741 Licensed brokers welcome. Call for a confidential appointment. www.jonesopportunity.com Edwardjones Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 2003 include 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sept. 25 at St. James Episcopal Church in Warrenton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fauquier Salvation Army, 26 S. Third Street, Warrenton, Va. 20186 or to Hospice of the Rapidan, P. O. Box 1715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. James M. Jenkins Born in Rappahannock James Mitchell Jenkins, 62, of Berryville died Sept. 17 in Frederick County. He was born Dec. 26, 1940 in Rappahannock County to the late Jacob Henry Jenkins and Susie Ellen Jenkins. Inspiring Ttwugfite by Randy Minter BY COMPARISON From a consumer’s point of view, it is important to compare the prices, serv ices, and experience of several funeral homes when planning a funeral. Comparison shopping is infinitely easier to do before the need of a funeral arises. By visiting a particular funeral home in person, consumers can get a general price list itemizing the cost of the products and services that it offers. This information may also be provided over the telephone. Either way. consumers should consider the total cost of all the items together, in addition to the cost of individual items. Cost aside, consumers should also carefully weigh the experience and personalities of the directors and staff with w hom they may, someday work. We offer many packages and plans to present options to those w ho wish and elaborate burial as well as those who prefer a simpler one. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we urge you to make an appointment so we can show you our various plans. We urge our clients to seriously consider prearrangements, because planning in advance can offer so much peace to your family. We're at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. 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Positions Available for... • Advertising Consultants • Retail & Classified Sales • Real Estate Specialists . • Automotive Specialists • Sales Management Opportunities All Northern Virginia Markets in Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, Prince William, Clarke and Rappahannock Counties All applications for consideration must be submitted by August29,2003. Fax or E-mail resume, cover letter and salary history to: Simes Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Leigh Schilling, Vice President of Personnel A Training 703-478-6691 fax lschilling@timespapers.com Loudoun Times-Mirror • Reston Times • Herndon Times • Great Falls Times • McLean Times ‘Vienna Times • Centreville 1 ime? Chantilly Times • Fairfax Times • Fairfax Station Times • Burke Times • Springfield Tunes • Fauquier Times-Democrat Eastern Loudoun Times • Gainesville Tunes • Rappahannock News • Clarke Tunes Courier Mr. Jenkins was employed by Byrd Orchards. He is survived by four brothers, Jacob Manuel Jenkins of Middletown, L. Floyd Jenkins. Henry Frank Jenkins both from Berryville, John Marshall Jenkins of Winchester, and two sisters, Rachael May Leight of Sacramento, Calf., Shirley Ann Young of Berryville. A funeral service was held Sept. 22 at Enders & Shirley Funeral Home Chapel in Berryville, with Rev. Cletus Palmer officiating. Interment followed at the Green Hill Cemetery in Berryville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 39 South Gate Court, Suite 102, Harrisonburg, Va. 22801. Benjamin Burke Born in Washington Benjamin G. Burke, 83, died May 19 in Peoria, Ariz, Mr. Burke was born July 23, 1919 to the late Edward Burke and Bertha Smoot of Washington. He moved to Arizona in 1959, but his heart remained in the Blue Ridge Mountains of his beloved home state where he spent many summers after his retirement. He is survived by two daughters, Greeta Whitney and Marsha Aksentowitz Van Horn, and one son. Wayne Burke, all from Phoenix, Ariz. Additional survivors include six grandchildren and three great-grandchiJ dren, a sister-in-law, Ella Burke of Catlett, and four half-brothers, Robert arid Garfield of Huntley. William of Winchester, John of Florida and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Oct. 3 at the Masonjr Cemetery in Washington. Memorial donations ma> be made to Alzheimer's Association, 1028 E McDowell Road, Phonix Ariz. 85006-2622. Antiques • Pre-Civil War Furniture • China Glassware • Pre-Civil War Mirrors & Chandeliers Oriental Rugs • Oil Paintings • Quality Home Furnishings & Personal Property • Farm Implements • Tools • Saddles & Tack • Farm Items Fauquier County, VA • Opal Area Saturday October 4, 2003 • 9:30 AM Rain or Shine Under Large Tent Complete contents of beautiful, old fashionable early farm house & barns. Victorian 3-piece parlor set. Sideboard with splashback 11820). Tall rosewood wardrobe 11850). Serpentine rosewood center table. Walnut mirrors Queen .Anne drop-leaf table. Lot old books. Complete set Harvard ’classics'. Oriental coffee table. Porch furniture. Empire marble-top pier table Cherry chest of drawers. Old 6-piece bowl & pitcher set. Shadow-box framed mirror Old fainting couch & chair Old boxes & trunks Antique too's. Walnut ornate breakfront (I860), Sofa table (walnut). Bookcase glass-front desk. Empire crystal, chandelier n850) Old dressers. Old pewter & siiverplate items. Old platters, old crystal. Old china (all kinds), Old crocks & granite ware. Louis XV framed minor (1860), Hitchcock chair. Old bedside tables. Old end tables. Old towel rack. Old mantle dock. Frigidaire chest, freezer. Old farm bell. Oriental rugs (all sizes). Mahogany card table Old hanging candle lamp. Old baskets. Old chest of • drawers. Old serving tray. Old oil lamps. Televisions & VCRs. Old beds. Old glassware. Old linens. Old mirrors Victorian chairs Old pie crust table Old oil paintings. Old milk cans. Fisher brick-lined woodstove. Ford 2 bottom plows. 3-Point hay spear. Cattle feeders & oilers. Rubber-lire hay. wagon. Wood & • metal gates. Old platform scales. 8 HP hydraulic wood splitter Ford 3-pomt disk harrow. New Idea manure spreader Nice saddles & bridles. 2 Sets work . ~ harness. Yard tools & hand tools. Bench vise. Ford 5' road blade. Log chains. 60 Bushel gram bin. 3-Point boom pole. Troy "Pony" tiller. Bench grinder. Garden sprayer 8 Ft. truck metal livestock body. Bison 16 ft Bumper Stock Trailer. Pre-Civil War walnut double bed (appraised at $10,000') - Pre-Civil War child’s rocking cradle - 18-Piece service Noritake china. 'Marlene' pattern (very old) - Warren Harding for president" framed poster - Old pictures, prints, frames & oil paintings - Library steps (1830) in form of a chair (appraised at $3,000') • Old (I960s-1980sl wooden hand-carved duck decoys (some signed)__ ' Terms: Cash or valid check with current ID. Out-of-state buyers need current letter (not over 30 days) of check guarantee from your bank. Absolutely nothing sold prior to sale. Inspection (after 7 am) sale day only. Breakfast and lunch available Plenty of parking. All items need to be removed sale day. i'Appraisai available for review sale day.) Everything sells absolute" Location S Directions: Sale on farm premises, 8141 Opal Road. Warrenton. Va. From Richmond take I-95 North to Rt 17 at Fredericksburg West on Rt 17 approximately 30 miles to intersection of Rts. 17 & 29 at Opal Continue directly across Rt. 29 (This will now be Opal Rd Rt 687) 3 Miles to sate. From Charlottesville take Rt. 29 North to Opal. Left on Opal Rd to sale. From Town of Warrenton take Rt. 29 South 7 miles to Opal. Right on Opal Rc Owner: Mr. Edward N. Cooper Sale Authorized by: Stephen N. 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New business start-up seminars scheduled The Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center in Fauquier County is offering a New Business Start-up Seminar for individuals interested in starting their own business. The seminar is being offered From Page B1 “It's Rappahannock music.” said Ross. “You basically know who your audience is. and they From Page B1 portrait of the owner’s father is over the small fireplace. One of the added wings is now a large porch, with plant shelves on three sides. The shelves are lined with tiles designed by family members and commemorating family doings. Rappahannock artist Merrill Strange made the tiles. The other wing was once the farm office, and now contains a desk that once belonged to one of Aileen Laing’s grandmothers as well as family pieces collected From Page B1 even exceed, our goal of over $7,200 this year. This is just about $1 per resident so we are very optimistic about reaching it, and doing our share for the region’s needs,” they said. For the first time, a big thermometer will track the donations. Each county will have one to track its own county goals, and another one for the entire United Way can be seen in Culpeper. Rappahannock’s own progress towards its goal can be seen at the Social Service’s offices in Washington. Piedmont United Way information can be found at the Department of Social Services or call Piedmont United Way in Culpeper for more information. Tour United 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 realisknow you.” This familial atmosphere was obvious, as crowds gathered on the lawn, hugging old friends, dancing to their favorite bands and simply relaxing on the grass. Ross was happy with the in South America and Africa. The large kitchen overlooks the back garden and features a 1932 refrigerator, still running. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, three with fireplaces. Period wallpaper, carved chests, spool beds and other intriguing accents continue the mood of the house. Bunree was, not too long ago, a bed and breakfast. Aileen Laing says she always remind tically about goals and consider questions they hadn’t thought to ask. At the end of the seminar, students will understand the steps required to set up a business and know the resources turnout, which he and fellow organizers had been putting together for several months. “It’s not one of those beautiful blue sky days,” he said. “But lots of people are here.” Ross, who intends to put on yet another music festival next ed her guests, that the feel of the house, with its diverse furniture, family mementos and books everywhere, “is very Irish. A gentle disorder and clutter is quite common in homes in Ireland.” Whether one is Irish or not, Bunree will endear itself to its visitors. Its every room speaks of love of family, respect for the past and an ongoing enjoyment of life and nature. The Briar}. Orange Count} - New Listing 233 acres located among other large estates in Rapidan area of Orange counts 1880 Brick house recently restored. New tenant/guest house, stable, board fencing, riding arena. • run-in sheds equipment bam. Mostly open with long frontage on Kapidan river. $2,623,000 Bean Hollow- New Listing I 71 acres located between Flint Hill and Washington. Frontage on Jordan River with numerous streams running through the property. Mixture of gentle slope and elevated building sites. All hardwoods with new roads through property. $990,000 Fox Flight - L ocated on the edge of the village of Orlcan in Fauquier County, this charming restored 1840 house is truly one of a kind. Situated well off the road with mountain views and an extensive garden, this property is ideal for a weekend home or a hunt box in the heart of the Old Dominion Hounds Hunt. Property includes restored 2200 s. f. home, stable, pasture, and a garage. $639,000 Cornerstone, c. 1870 85+/- acres farm located in Rappahannock County with incredible mountain views. The 4200sf home has 5 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths and has been completely restored with all modem conveniences. Other improvements include 18 stall stable, barn, riding ring, 5 fenccd-paddocks and in-ground swimming pool. $1,500,000. Finally - U nder Contract Located just outside the village of Flint Hill, on 40+/- open elevated acres, 4400 sf custom home built by well known builder. Incredible mountain views in every direction. Property also has bam suitable for stable conversion. Pond with great How . $869,000. iil Contact Justin H. Wiley (540) 672-5603 Frank f Iardy. I sc.. Pi. Prime Properties Sought in Rappahannock We have several qualified buyers who are sold on the Rappahannock way of life and are eager to become part of our community. All are seeking to acquire acreage or homes in Rappahannock Count) at various price levels: • Two potential buyers interested in 10-25 acre parcels of land with views. • One interested in agricultural land of at least 25 acres. • One interested in a modest home with small acreage near the park. • Three interested in farms of approximately 100 acres suitable for horses. • One seeking a private retreat of 300 or more acres. If you have a suitable property that you would consider selling to pre-qualified purchasers, please contact Alan Zuschlag at 937-6124 or alan@farms-estates.com for more information on the needs and desires of these purchasers. You can also visit his website at: www.farms-estates.com. Armfield, Miller, and Ripley, Inc. Incorporated, Real Estate Clarke, Fauquier, Loudon, and Rappahannock Counties wvvw.armfieldmillerriplev.com S Sotheby’s International Realty Exclusive Member of the Estates Club Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. is the exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty listing agency for & Rappahannock County. [Jj available when help is needed. There is a $10 material fee and pre-registration is required. For more information contact Cindy Padgett at 540-3511595, e-mail at cpadgett@lfsbdc.org, or visit www.lfsbdc.org year, knows that the event requires thanks to many individuals, especially, he said, Jen Shanks who designed the event’s web page and Johnny Pierce who helps with the sound equipment each year. And most of all, Ross said, the musicians, all of whom performed for free. “It’s their show,” he said. Sperryville-On a hill near town. Impressive 2 Story 4BR Home, 2% BA, 3 F/P, Basement, Nice Deck & Patio, 2 Car Garage, Gazebo, 5 Acres. Many Amenities. $450,000 James W. Leake, Broker - 540-987*8236 , Bud Corder - 540-6754291 PARK m IliAftoFF SMAtlpI 35(C riavida.® sPfeHv. I] ■I'm??#* \ r River Farm Completely private home with 4+ bedroom, luxury amenities, oversize master bedroom suite. Great room has stone fireplace, oversized windows and french doors leading to walled garden with waterfall pond. Second master bedroom on main floor with adjoining room and full bath, could be in-law or caretaker suite. All baths are tiled, as is the gourmet kitchen. Extensive upgrading and renovations were carried out by the current owners, including two decks, carport, screen porch, antique wood floors and tiling, board fencing, stone walls, 4-stall traditional poplar board and batten bam, and extensive landscaping. The house is set on 47+ scenic wooded and open acres, with varied terrain, rock outcrops, springs and streams with over half mile of scenic frontage along the Thornton River. The river landscape includes cliffs, large rocks and gentle slopes waiting for canoeist. This outstanding natu ral setting is protected by a conservation easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. C07C ruvn 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 Rappahannock Office: 540-987-9243 • www.SamSneadRealty.com It you wish to search the Multiple Listing System go to Homesdatabase^om/samsnead Denise Chandler 675-3900 Lee Dillard 675-3564 Amy Sloane Timbers 987-8668 Dulcida Estrada 823-4300 Emily Taylor 987-8019 Linda Baldwin 987-3326 Love Your Home? Need More Space? • Custom Additions • Remodeling • Window Replacement • Basement Finishing CHUMAN OBUOOERSL - * INC150 James Madison Hwy. Culpeper, VA 22701 5^0-825-5184 • (fax) 540-825-5185 www.shumanbuilders.com Since 1974