Rappahannock News, October 23, 2003

125th Year... No. 43 Phone (540)675-3338 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents ?= ©(0 om 03) 5 § ©CO <- oco on .ro ro T t-4. © o Cfl r- j> m 3J © O © 0 S3 ^ 3) (ftM "8 O I - D © m u n THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2003 VIRGINIA Supervisors1 candidates speak on county issues Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Ryan Morris ISSUES AND ANSWERS: Nearly 100 residents gathered to hear candidates for the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors present their views on county issues Tuesday night at The Theatre at Little Washington on Gay Street. Moderator James Gannon presided over the forum which was sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. By Bruce Sloane Special to the Rappahannock News Candidates for the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors gave nearly 100 voters their views on growth and development and other issues at a forum Tuesday night. The event at The Theatre in Little Washington was sponsored and organized by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEPi. There were no great surprises at the one and a half hour forum. There appeared to be more agreement than differences of opinion. In the evening's most emotional moment, Ron Frazier, incumbent Jackson District, said he wants everyone to get along, to care about each other and to talk more with neighbors. "We are one community, one goal, he said. At these words, Frazier was offered a bear hug by "Yogi Bear. Hampton District challenger, to the delight of the audience. Issues and questions ranged widely, including the school budget, property taxes, commercial and residential development, junk cars, cell towers. bus service and the proposed lighting ordinance. The election will be held Tuesday. Nov 4 Five of the eight candidates foi supervisor attended the session including Robert P Anderson, incumbent. running unopposed in the Stonewall-Hawthorne District; Bryant Lee. incumbent, and W. F. Yogi' Bear both Hampton District and Ronald L Fraz.ier. incumbent, and L. G. "Butch' Zindel. both Jackson District. Not attending were Jack Atkins, £ challenger in Jackson District; Rogei A. Welch, incumbent and unopposed Wakefield District; and Charles K Pete’ Estes, incumbent and unop posed. Piedmont District. RLEP President Robert Lander read letters from the candidates not in attendance. In his letter Atkins expressed alarm and stated that it wa; "extremely unfair that candidates would not see the questions in advance and would have only a minute to respond. See FORUM, Page A10 I Daylight Saving Tima enda at 2 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2e. Clocks should be turned back one hour. Times-Mirror Graph ic/Damie Malone Nude calendar gets more publicity, creates controversy By Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Staff Writer The story about "The Men of Rappahannock County" nude calendar has made it to big Washington where The Washington Post and Channel 7 TV reported on it this week. It also has been covered in regional newspapers and on radio stations. Meanwhile in Rappahannock, it has created a controversy over whether a group of prominent county men should have posed naked in a calendar to raise money for the high school track. Some parents and educators are concerned about the example it sets for children and feel it is not appropriate as a school fund-raiser. (See Letters to the Editor in today's paper, Page A7). While the letters are overwhelmingly opposed to it, the reaction on the county's email forum, Rappnet, is highly supportive of it, except for one or two emails. There have been nearly 70 emails on the topic since the Rappahannock News first reported the story a week ago. "It is one of the most talked about issues we've had,'' said Chris Salmon, manager of the email forum which has been in existence in the county since I-— 1997. The key person, perhaps lone person, on Rappnet against the calendar is Jim Oyster, who is running for the Hampton District School Board seat against Meredith Gorfein. "While the cause of raising funds for a new track at the high school is worthy, the use of the nude calendar' as a vehicle for raising those funds conflicts with the values of the Rappahannock County community as a whole,"Oyster wrote. He challenged Gorfein to "clarify her position" as her husband. Hank, is one of the nude models in the calendar. Gorfein responded. "I find nothing offensive in the photos I have seen. 1 find none of their reasons for posing for this calendar offensive." She urged everyone to be patient and wait until they have seen the calendar. The controversy hasn't stopped requests for the calendar which can be ordered over the internet at www.tmorc.com. Nearly 200 orders have been placed, many from people who are buying them as Christmas gifts. "We've received tons of orders from See CALENDAR, Page A10 I ■ Planners recommend approval of cell tower By Naomi Smoot-Kimble Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Planning Commission voted last Wednesday to recommend approval for alterations to a proposed Sprint cell tower site near Flint Hill. This tower explained Janet Brown, Sprint’s representative from Jackson and Campbell law firm, was initially approved as an 80-foot tall monopole. After its initial approval by the Board of Supervisors in November 2001, Campbell said, the application was subject to further examination by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. I-1 Meetings • The Town of Washington’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed tree ordinance on Monday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay Street. • The Rappahannock County School Board will hold a meeting Oct. 28 at 8:30 a.m. in the high school principal's conference room. The board will tour the high school science program, then go to the School Board office for a business meeting. The meeting is open to the public. 61103700 11 23050 2 Rappahannock News F.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Questions arose during this phase regarding the construction’s effect on what they deemed an historic “Mountain View” property. Brown’s client did not give up though, and decided to alter the design from a monopole,, a simple pole, to the monopine which they discussed at this month’s commission meeting. “It can easily coexist with the nature of the land,” said Brown. This tower will still be 80 feet tall but will have artificial branches at its top to conceal antennae. It will be painted brown and placed near existing trees which are 68 feet in height. Similar poles have been constructed at historic sites such as MountVemon. Some living near the proposed sight off Route 522 were concerned with more than mere aesthetics though. James Allsberry, whose property See PLANNERS, Page A10 Sherertz reflects oil five years as sheriff By Richard Lykes Special to the Rappahannock News In less than two weeks, voters in Rappahannock County will decide how they are going to vote on Nov. 4. This is another in an occasional article on candidates. “I believe strongly in the Sheriff’s Office and what we, as a team, have done for the citizens of Rappahannock County,” Larry Sherertz said as he reflected Sunday afternoon on his past five years as Sheriff. “I’m excited about our joint accomplishments. Finding the needs of the community and achieving results by delivering solutions are my measure of personal success in a job. I believe we have met that test.” Sherertz, 55, who lives in Washington, is running against Steve Butler, 59, of Boston, a former uniformed officer of the U. S. Secret Service. Sherertz was appointed sheriff by a panel of four Circuit Court judges in 1998 when his popular predecessor, Gary Settle, resigned to go back to the Virginia State Police. Sherertz was elected in November 1999 in what was reported then as a “landslide” victory against challenger John H. Woodward, winning 1,660 votes against Woodward’s 864. He is now seeking reelection on Nov. 4. Expanding on how he approaches the complex duties of his office, Sherertz said, “Every law enforcement officer on our team is trained to be problem solvers, whether it is law enforcement, caring for inmates, serving ‘papers,’ security at the courthouse, or responding to emergency calls All are routine duties of the Sheriff’s Department.” Sherertz returned several times to the theme of leadership, teamwork and problem-solving by adding. “You have to get the deputies to buy into this idea, how important it is to the overall success of the department. We’re a very proud family and I am very proud of my deputies.” Citing former New York Mayor Rudi Giuliani as a leader he admires, Sherertz suggested, “A leader is that person who possesses a vision and an ability to inspire others to embrace ideas, and then together find ways to bring these ideas to a working reality.” Asked what he feels was the most Rappahannock News Photo/Richard Lykes SEEKING RE-ELECTION: Larry Sherertz, in an interview outside his Washington home, reflects on his five-year tenure as Sheriff of Rappahannock County. difficult or challenging problem he has faced in the last five years, Sherertz said it was the much-publicized Montpelier case. “That case See SHERERTZ, Page A10 Newsmakers Chefs' competition Culinary students at Rappahannock High School win ribbons at vocational State Fair in Richmond. See Page A2. Panthers’ victory RCHS Panthers stun CentralWoodstock Falcons with a 43-0 victory last week. See Page A5. A new life Marc Cugnon, lucky to walk after a serious fall, finds the courage to ride again. See Page B1. Trick or Treat Various organizations in the county are planning special events for children for Halloween. See Page B9. Letters to the editor on the Sheriff’s race and ‘Men of Rappahannock County’ calendar start on Page A7.

People I* Photos courtesy'Mary Arthur State fair Culinary arts students from Rappahannock County High School won ribbons at the recent Vocational Industrial Clubs of America State Fair competitions in Richmond. From left, David Miller, (10th place, cake decorating) Josh Keys,(10th place, knife skills) Bruce Brown ( 10th place, cake decorating), Carrie Yingling (first place, knife skills), Nathan Corbin (second place, cake decorating), Brandy Faulkner (eighth place, knife skills) Mazie Drake (first place, cake decorating) and Ethan Berry (sixth place, knife skills). Not pictured is RCHS culinary arts teacher and chef Mary Arthur. Dana Nicole Miller to wed Andrew Robert Welti Alan and Shirley Miller of Castleton announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Nicole Miller to Andrew Robert Welti, son of Theodore and Kathleen Welti of Leesburg, Va. Miss Miller, 22, graduated from Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pa., in 1999. She received her BS in Media Arts and Design from James Madison University this year. Mr. Welti, 22, graduated from Loudoun County High School in Leesburg in 1999. He received his BS in Integrated Science and Technology from James Madison University this year. Mr. Welti lives in Leesburg and is employed by Wetlands Studies and Solutions of Chantilly, Va. A 2005 wedding is planned. Southern States director William E. Noakes of Huntly was elected to the local Board of Directors at the Southern States annual membership meeting in Front Royal on Aug. 22. More than 75 stockholder-members and their families attended. PUBLIC HEARING Planning Commission PROPOSED Tree Conservation Ordinance Town of Washington In accordance with 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, on Monday, October 27, 2003, at 7:30pm at the Town Hall in Washington, VA, the Planning Commission of the Town of Washington shall hold a public hearing on a proposed Tree Conservation ordinance. The revised draft ordinance provides a means for the designation of heritage, specimen, memorial or other desirable trees on public and private property, and provides for means for their conservation, as well as for penalties for violation of the ordinance and for replacement of removed trees. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment. A copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection during normal business hours at both the Town Hall and at the County Administration and Zoning Office, both on Gay Street in the Town of Washington. ■Yes!' J □ Please enter my new I subscription to: j aappahannocb jMew6-< Subscription Rates By Rappahannock..*21 .uo/yeaf^^ Elsewhere in the U.S.*27.W)/year Name _ Address _ City_ State Zip. Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make cheek or money order payable to: «appahaamock Nttns P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 ginia 22747. This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Addrerc New Address: ----I The Rappahannock News (USPS #455580) is published every Thursday at 249 Main Street, Washington,Virginia 22747by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. 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 Nem, PQ. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747 Local artist awarded arts fellowship byVCCA Painter Steven Kenny of Washington has been awarded a fellowship by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA). Located near Sweet Briar College in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains | in rural Virginia, VCCA provides residencies ranging from two weeks to two months. An artist is provided with a comfortable private bedroom, a private studio, and three prepared meals a day. Beyond the breakfast hour and the dinner hour, there are no schedules or obligations. This distraction-free atmosphere, as well as the energy that results from having some 20 visual artists, writers, and composers gathered in one place, enables artists to be highly productive. Serving over 300 artists a year, VCCA is one of the nation’s largest year-round artists’ communities. VCCA Fellows have received worldwide attention through publications, exhibitions, compositions, performances, and major awards and accolades, including MacArthur grants, Pulitzer Prizes, Guggenheim fellowships, National Endowment for the Arts awards, Rome Prizes, Pollock-Krasner grants, a National Book Award, Broadway and OffBroadway productions, and Academy Award nominations. * (limes Conmu'vty DHIHMN VIRGINIA Rappahannock News Photo/Richard Lykes Horses & hounds From left, Janet O’Keefe, co-Master of the Rappahannock Hunt, Richard and Jeanie McNear and Oliver Brown* co-Master of the Hunt, host a reception and country buffet dinner for the Rappahannock Hunt association of members and landowners recently. The well-attended affair was held at Hilltop, the McNear's farm near Sperryville. '1 Bank donates to scholarship fund at Wakefield By Kathie Russo Special to the Rappahannock News Michael Leake, president of Rappahannock National Bank, visited Wakefield Country Day School recently to present Headmaster Michael Vargo with a check for $1,500 earmarked for the school’s Scholarship Fund. In presenting the check, Leake said, “Rappahannock National Bank is committed to playing an active role in our local community, and to the extent that we can help a child from Rappahannock County benefit from the classical education that Wakefield Country Day School offers, we are very pleased to do so.” Vargo, in accepting the contribution, said, “We are deeply grateful to Rappahannock National Bank for its generous donation to our Scholarship Fund. Our goal for the coming aca RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN COMMUNfTY SERVICES BOARD Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board is looking for families to provide care and supports in their own homes for adults with disabilities. Providers can be with or without children, married couples, or single individuals. Providers receive training, 24 hour back up and a monthly stipend. This is a wonderful opportunity to help a person with a disability be a part of your family and the community. For more information contact Chris Miller at 825-3100 extension 3424. Thanksgiving is Coming! Don't forget the OTHER white meat! Slow and Firm, yet Tender That's how pasture fed Meadow Green Porkers are raised. We .are not in a hurry to fatten them. In fact, they have no fat, only good fatty acids that come from lean grass feed meat. Good for them, Good for you! Sold on the half or butchered for Thanksgiving, parties, celebrations and plain good eating. Call Kiser from 7-9 pm 540-987-8445 demic year is not only to help current students remain at WCDS but also to encourage new students to apply. We very much appreciate Rappahannock National Bank’s generosity in helping us expand enrollment opportunities for students in the Rappahannock community.” ««_.. Photo courtesy/Nicfc Crettier Michael Vargo, Headmaster of Wakefield Country Day School (left), accepts a $1,500 check from Michael Leak, president of Rappahannock National Bank, for the school’s scholarship fund. Public Auction Shenandoah National Park 3655 US Hwy 211 East Luray, VA October 31, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Vehicles (cars, pickups, dump trucks, dozer). Computer items, Woodworking equipment, Misc. items All items are sold as is payment to be made in full and all items to be removed the day of the sale not responsible for accidents Rain or Shine Auctioneers: Michael W. Painter, Lie, 2240 Gilbert R. Weaver Jr., Lie. 1550 Contacts: Lisa Taglauer, 540-999-3400 Roger Fox, 540-999-3577 Allen Somers, Auto Mechanic Supv., 540-999-3550 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day ' For Rappahannock County Residents ONLY We will accept the following: Oil-Based Paints Old Gasoline/Fuels Hobby Chemicals Paint thinners, solvents or cleaners Household batteries Pesticides/insecticide/herbicide Saturday, November 1,2003 • 9:00am-1:00pm At Rappahannock County Elementary School (rear parking lot) Lee Highway, Washington. VA For more Information Call No Motor Oil, Anti freeze County Administration Office Car Batteries, Propane (540) 675-5330 Tanks or Smoke Detectors motor oil & anti-freeze can be recycled during normal hours at both the Flatwood Refuse & Recycling Center and the Landfill

Schools to receive grant for new physical fitness program By Amy Silver Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock County Public Schools Athletic Director Allen Comer does not typically receive phone calls or faxes from the office of Virginia Senator George Allen. On the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 26, Comer received both. The calls were to notify Comer that an application for funds submitted to the U.S. Department of Education in May in support of a project called “RappFit,” which Comer would direct, had been approved. RappFit, a district-wide initiative, will allow Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) to transform its Physical Education programs from a traditional sports-based model to a modern fitnessbased model, in which students learn how to apply researchbased techniques to preserve and enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, strength and flexibility. The funds were granted under the U.S. Department of Education’s Carol H. White Physical Education for Progress (“PEP”) program in the amount of $145,650. These funds will allow the schools to purchase state-ofthb-art wellness and fitness monitoring technology, cardiorespiratory fitness and strength training equipment, training for all Physical Education teachers in use of the technology, additional computers to run the wellness planning and tracking technology, outdoor adventure-fitness equipment, and additional supplies for Physical Education classes in both schools. “I had a 'physical fitness gap’ in my life from the time I finished college PE classes until I started jogging at age 35,” said RCPS Superintendent Bob Chappell when asked about the new program. “I first joined a fitness center at age 50. If aerobic and strength machines had been available when I was in school, I would have gotten hooked on better fitness habits at an earlier age.” RappFit’s primary goal is to implement at RCPS a research-based fitness and wellness program aligned with Virginia’s Physical Education Standards of Learning and incorporating outdoor activities which draw on the county's unique terrain and natural resources. A second goal, to establish a community-wide culture that supports lifelong fitness and wellness in the schools, in families, and in the general population, will leverage both the community’s strengths and the project resources to the benefit of students and residents of all ages. Eventually, fitness equipment will be available for use by faculty, parents, and the wider community—including homeschooled and privateschooled children—as well as by students enrolled in RCPS Rappahannock County High School Principal Roger Mello, who assembled and led the team that designed the RappFit project and developed the winning proposal, said, "I am excited about the RappFit program because it gives us a chance to improve both the quality and quantity of life our kids experience. It may take me a while, but I'm making a personal commitment to get ‘RappFit'!” Among the first steps in implementing the RappFit project wall be acquisition of the state-of-the-art Polar TriFIT 600 integrated health management system, used both to perform fitness assessments and to design personal wellness programs KCPS Physical Education teachers will attend Polar’s TriFlT Professional Development Training. which will provide instruction in assessment, program design, and curriculum development. “We have great students in Rappahannock County," added Chappell. “These great kids deserve the best opportunities. The PEP grant will enhance the many opportunities available in, the Rappahannock County Schools for students to grow, learn and develop into healthy, physically fit, successful citizens." Questions linger over data in school progress report By Naomi Smoot-Kimble Rappahannock News Staff Writer Superintendent Bob Chappell came before the School Board with a presentation on the recently released Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) report last Tuesday. The report, a part of the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act, was released for the first time this year. While Rappahannock County Elementary School met AYP standards the high school and the division as a whole did not. Chappell is concerned with these results, as well as by the manner in which data is being collected. “There’s much more ‘Gotcha!’ here than ‘Hey buddy you did a great job!’ I have engaged in, conversation shall we say, with the Virginia Department of Education about whether the high school really made Annual Yearly Progress," Chappell said. He does not dispute the pass, rate for the tests but is concerned by the number of children the state says are in one of the county’s measured subgroups. These groups, which include Special Education students, Limited English Proficiency students, economically disadvantaged children and minority populations, are counted as an individual subset if their numbers are greater than 50. Chappell asserts that one such group contains 49 students. State records however say there are 51. The purported error, said the superintendent, may have occurred while the state was scanning data, or the school itself may have incorrectly filled out a form. Also upsetting him is the variety of numbers required to count a subset’s results.' Chappell said the number for a subgroup is set by the state itself even though the nation as a whole is required to meet AYP standards. In Maryland for example, he said, the subgroup must contain only five individuals. Board member Rosa Crocker was concerned by what she considered artificially high requirements for subgroup numbers in Virginia. “It flies in the face of No Child Left Behind,” she said. Crocker questioned educators who were present on their views of the new law. High School Principal Roger Mello responded that there seemed t o be a great deal of confusion surrounding AYP requirements. “The perception is out there now that we’re not meeting the standards,” he said. The problem though, he said, is not that students can not meet standards, pointing out that students passed last year’s Standards of Learning and both will likely be fully accredited. “They’ve met every standard that we understand,” he said, adding that he believes students will also meet this once there is a better understanding of its requirements. In his presentation Chappell attempted to clear up some of the confusion regarding what is required for AYP. First, 95 percent of all students as well as 95 percent of students in each subgroup must participate in testing. Requirements also inc lude meeting annual minimum passing levels on tests in language arts and math. Test scores must exceed the goals set by the state for both the student body as a whole and for each subset which numbers above 50. While still counted in overall data, groups which fall below this number are not counted as an independent group for either test scores or test participation. Also, minimum requirements are set for elementary school attendance and high school matriculation. Schools may also qualify for AM1 status, explained Rave Tupper executive director of Human Resources and Instruction for county schools, as a safe Harbor School. This is a school which did not meet state requirements but had failure rates decrease by ten percent since the previous year. Under this measurement, progress in science is also required and graduation1 and attendance rates are not considered. The long term goal0 Chappell said schools are required to have 100 percent of their students considered adept at math and reading by 2014. This goal, he said is admirable. ) “That's something we should always be shooting for, not just 10 years from now,” he said. Christina Mae Pullen to wed Coel Anders Hermansen Christina Pullen and Coel Hermansen r l Dinner —*v Thurs.-Sun. 5 pm-9pm Lunch Sat.-Sun. Moon-3 pm Fri.-Sat. Live Bands Appearing Mov. 1 st - Black Sheep Sun. Open Mike (Over 21 Only) 540-987-9777 11763 Lee Hwy, Sperryville, VA Debbie Pullen of Reva announces the engagement of her daughter, Christina Mae Pullen, to Coel Anders Hermansen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric L. Hermansen of Amissville. Miss Pullen is also the daughter of Ralph Edward Pullen of Culpeper. A Nov. 8 wedding is planned. Pears, Peaches & Apples Select your own: Red & Golden Delicious, Grimes, Empire, Jonathan, «Jona Gold, Gala \ ■1■ ® AppieButuaM From SperryvjSeJtt 522, right at Yancey Road 2 mitea. Watch ** aigna. cy Woodville ' f540J 987-8192 JENKINS ORCHARDS Martin Woodard Paintings on exhibit Oct. 30 - Nov. 24 Artist Reception Saturday, November 1, 4-7 p.m. Historic Main Street, Sperryville, VA 10:00 - 6:00 Thursday through Monday (Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment) 540-987-3121 www.longviewgallery.com ‘Excellent’ baseball played by RAA teams recently By Amy Hitt Special to theRappahannock News The Rappahannock Athletic Association played some excellent baseball this weekend. Just like the pro’s playing for the World Series you would think these kids were getting paid. On cold brisk mornings and chilly October nights, the players gave it their all. Earlier in the week Manny Garcia’s Major league team played a Fauquier team from Central. The game was tight and Rapp came out on top with a score of 3-2. Taylor Yowell. Cody Casey, Matt Hackney and See BASEBALL, Page A5 | for Christian fun and fellowship with your peers. % Meetings are always at 7:00 pm in the church fellowship hall. Our Kick-off event will be a Bonfire Friday, October 21st at 6:20 For more information, or directions, contact the church at 540 9?7-?220 - W To the Citizens of Piedmont Magisterial District It has been my pleasure to serve as your representative on the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors. Your continued support on November 4th will be greatly appreciated. Charles K. Estes Paid for and authorized bx Charles K. Estes, Candidate _ _ A „ c„ Re-Elect Larry Sherertz - Sheriff Rappahannock County Slc/tievements -Larry Sherertz, Sheriff 1998-2003 My department's policy is one ol'openness, tairness. and honesty. 1 am proud of our deputies for their professionalism and accomplishments. I take pride in reporting all af'mv /W < ampatt>n promises hare hern kept as outlined below. S Established full-time “School Resource Officer" program: ( apt. Jeff Brown is permanent I \ j assigned to our schools to oversee a learning en\ ironment /ire at i/wo, i la/enee and ft ar. s S Established "Senior Citizens’ Safety Call" program: This program offers county elderh or ' » infirm a daily well arc check hy the Sheri IT’s Office. J Established Citizens" Advisory Committee: The Committee provides Sheriffs Office information relevant to community concerns and quality of sen ices. Issues are discussed at staff meetings and Deputies are encouraged to problem solve. S Modernized Office Equipment, Technology and Training: Our Dispatch Center has been upgraded u ith new equipment. Training opportunities are consistently made available to all levels of department personnel. Bonuses: S Established “Crime Solvers" program: This program is funded with donations from our citizens. S Obtained Federal and State Grants in excess of $350,000: This includes funding for one additional Road Deputy and “staie-of thc-art" records management systems that w ill interface vs ith emerging technologies 2nd‘Term. Qoals -iMrry Sherertz, Sheriff 2004-2007 o Accreditation firr Sheriff’s Office: The Office will undergo extensive inspection from the Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition for compliance to professional standards. This aw ard will increase credibility, aid in grant acquisition, and deter law suits. => Competitive Salaries and Benefits for Deputies: We must attract, retain, and reward the best job candidates. Although we have a longevity pay plan in place, starting salaries are below all neighboring jurisdictions. o Enhanced Community Policing: Deputies have been empowered to meet with citizens and challenged to problem solve in out communities using skills acquired through training and on the job experience. O Home I.and Security Preparedness: I am currently seeking Rappahannock County \ "fair share" of SbOO million in Federal funds recently made available for first responders. O Continued Success with Grants: Your tax dollars must come back to Rappahannock County for our safety, security, training and equipment needs. I will aggressively pursue all available grant funding. mut f'uij *.>) h\ b nfnj\ <>; lAirrx Sherert: -I 4'

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Panthers’ JV football improves to 4 -1 with victory By Bonnie Pi i.un Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County High School Panthers stunned the Central-Woodstock Falcons with a 43-0 victory on Oct. 14. Rappahannock started off scoring on its first drive. It was a six-play, 78-yard drive capped off with a five-yard run for the touchdown by Nick Compton. The extra point failed. Still in the first quarter, Dylan Corbin scored on a three-vard quarterback sneak set up by an interception by Ethan Berry. The quarter ended with the Panthers leading 12-0. Eric Phillips ran 64 yards for the touchdown to open the second quarter. Paige Payne converted the point after to make the score 190. Payne scored the next touchdown on a 15yard reverse and converted the extra point. The final scoring in the first half came on a 24-yard run by Eric Phillips. Payne made that extra point to give the Panthers a 33-0 halftime lead. The Panthers picked up in the second half where the first half ended. On the opening SUPPORT FROM THE BAND: The RCHS band boosted spirits as it opened the home game against Central-Woodstock with precision drive of the third quarter, Pavne capped off a 51-yard drive with a 31 yard run for a touchdown. Once again, Payne converted on the kick for the extra point. The third quarter ended with Panthers leading 40-0. The only score in the fourth quarter came on a 37-yard field goal bv Pavne to make the final score 430. Rappahannock had a total of 391 yards of offense (all rushing yards), while allowing the Falcons only 102 yards. Eric Phillips rushed for 117 yards on five carries and Nick Compton had 106 yards on 16 carries. 1 he Panthers defense was lead by Brian Adams with four tackles and one assist including two sacks' and Dustin White with lour tackles, one assist and an interception. "This was a total team effort Our defense shutdown the passing attack of Central, which is what their offense is built around Our offensive line totally dominated the line of scrimmage. When you can run the ball for 391 cards, you can control the entire game." explained Coach Pullin. Baseball From Page A3 Chris Frazier gave awesome defensive plays. The Rapp bats were not as hot as the coach would like but the boys plaved great. The Rapp 1 & 2 Major teams played a double header on Saturday. Manny Garcia’s team won both games. The first score was 2-1; the second was 4-3. Both games were close and fastpaced. There was good pitching by Taylor Yowell, Brad Johnson and Sammy Purdom. Good fielding by Chris Garcia, Evan Espinola and Cody Casey. Good at bats by Matt Hackney and Jake Decourcey. Both teams played great games and have done a fine job this season. Randy Johnson’s Minor team played a double header against a team from Marshall. The Marshall team came up victorious, but Rapp gave it their all on both sides of the plate. Sean Michael Knick delivered a strong pitching performance the first game striking out six batters. Ryan Johnson tied the game with an RBI single to right center field in the fourth inning. Charlie Peavley going 2 for 2 with a double, a triple and a run scored turned in strong play. Colton Clate also played at an all-star level, going 1 for 2 with a triple and a strong defensive performance behind the plate throwing out stealing base runners with laser like throws. The game was tight with Marshall winning in the last inning with a shot off the third base bag, bouncing into the outfield and scoring the winning run from second base. The second game of the double-header was a tough one for Rappahannock losing 8 - 0. The team just could not get it togeth, er. The first game used up a lot ' of their emotions and energy according to the coach. Several errors and some great hits by the Fauquier players were too much to overcome. Blaine Laffin gave a good pitching performance. The Rapp Minor Team played at Fauquier High School See BASEBALL, Page A8 RCHS volleyball teams come home with big wins By Chris Ehrhart Special to the Rappahannock News The Rappahannock County High School volleyball teams traveled to Manassas Park to take on the Cougars on Oct. 13. This match marked the midpoint of district competition. Both teams came home with wins and improved their district records. The JV squad now stands at 3-2 in the Bull Run district (8-3 overall) while the varsity squad now stands at 5-0 in the district and 14-1 overall. The JV squads took the court first. Manassas Park jumped ahead, quickly outscoring the Panthers 8-3 after three rotations. However, RCHS was able to rally and jump ahead 13-10 by the end of the next three rotations. Rappahannock did not look back and won the first game with a score of 25-15 In the second game it was Rappahannock who scored first. The JV team was able tc tally nine aces in the second game and won with a score ol 25-19 to win the match 2-0. Then the varsity squads took the floor. Just like in the JV match, Manassas Park came out strong in the first game. Manassas Park scored first but Rappahannock fought back. Shortly after Rappahannock took a 17-15 lead, RCHS finished Manassas Park of! and won the first game 25-16. • Retired Construction Engineer from the Virginia Department of Transportation with 36 years of service. • In excess of 40 years of service with the Amissville Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company serving in numerous capacities and presently President. • Vice President of the Rappahannock County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association • Presently serving on the Administrative & Communication Committees of the Culpeper County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association. • Rappahannock County 's representative to the Board of Directors of the Rappahannock Emergency Medical Services council. • Member Amissville Baptist Church. Listed below are some objectives in which I would like to see accomplished. • Maintain Rappahannock as an open space county, with some adjustments in our zoning to allow our children and grandchildren to remain in the county, by having the boundaries of our villages established. • Welcome environmentally acceptable industries, maybe by offering some type of proffers to encourage this to happen. • Explore and devise a method to ensure that our fire and rescue services remain volunteer. • Establish working relationships with other counties to combine services, such as with insurance for all county and school employees, landfill services, lire & rescue maintenance of equipment, etc. • Long term planning for our school system. • Long term planning for the future of Rappahannock in establishing budget surpluses to eliminate the reaction process. 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C^an serve surrounding area and businesses within Business Centre. 540-825-1213 Please email inquires to: info@CulpeperbusinessCentre.com www.culpeperbusinesscentre.com L The Panthers were able to score first in the second game. Rappahannock never let the Cougars within two points of their score and never let them score more than two points at a time. RCHS won the second game with a score of 25-13. The third game started off similar to the second with the Panthers scoring first. This time the varsity squad would take an even more decisive lead, scoring 10 points before Manassas could earn four. Once again Rappahannock limited Manassas Park to scoring no more than two points at a time. RCHS won the third game with a score of 25-11 to win the match 3 games to none. Highlights of the game included 10 kills each from Ryisha Cook and Anna Kreyling. Mattie Nawrocki tal lied four kills while Lara Kreyling and Ashleigh Burke recorded one kill each Lara assisted in 19 of the kills. The team also accumulated 19 aces RCHS Sports Calendar (Oct. 23-Oct. 30) Date Time Team Opponent Location 10/23 6 p.m. Volleyball Clarke County Home 10/24 4 p.m. JV Football Blue Ridge School Away 10/27 6 p.m. Volleyball George Mason Home 10/28 6 p.m. Volleyball Strasburg Away 10/30 3:30 p.m. JV Football Timber Ridge Home 10/30 6 p.m. Volleyball. Manassas Park Home Rappahannock County has Lowest Crime Rate per capita in the State as published in the 2002 Virginia State Police Report vOt€ Nov. 4* to Re-Elect Larry Sherertz - Sheriff ...continue the excellence lutkanied and Paid far b\ / rtfnds af l arty Skrrert: Steve Butler for Sheriff Steve Butler's law enforcement credentials, his experience in management and great ideas will serve Rappahannock well. Steve Butler says: "I am running for Sheriff. Having been born and raised in the Boston area, and returned to Rappahannock in 1982, I know our county. My experience in law enforcement and related work ranges from serv ing as a White House Secret Service Officer to being trained by the U S. Air Force on the dynamics of international terrorism. I will bring experience in law enforcement, leadership, and new ideas to the sheriff’s office. Let me ask you for your vote November 4th. Thank you.” Below are some of Steve Butler's professional qualifications: In Law Enforcement • Police Academy, Metropolitan Police Department, D.C. • White House Police Basic Training • Officer, Sergeant, First Line Supervisor, Lieutenant. Served in Secret Service under five presidents. Earned Secret Service Firearm Distinguished Expert Rating. U.S. Secret Service, training in defensive/pursuit driving. • Pennsylvania State University, trained as Police Supervisor at the in-service training facility. Related Service • U.S. Civil Service Commission, interviewing and counseling training. • FEMA, training, in special facility disaster and contingency support operations. - • U.S. Air Force, Special Operations School, training in dy namics of international terrorism. • D.C. Fire Department, fire rescue training. Paul for b\ Friends of Sieve Butler tor Sheriff v o smsmikp

-ftappafjannocfe J2etosEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday. ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Mary Ann Kuhn, Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler, Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: 249 Main Street, Washington, Va. Mailing address: P.O, Box 59 Washington, Va 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: makuhn@tlmespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.TimesCommunity.com 4 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2003 Our View Best candidate As we come down to the wire in the race for Rappahannock County sheriff, what matters most is not whether a candidate wears a gold chain around his neck like challenger Steve Butler or is perceived by some as arrogant and brusque like incumbent Larry Sherertz. Both these "issues" have been voiced informally by voters who say they won't vote for them because of these traits. What matters most to us in the context of representing the public and its right to know, is being able to obtain information from the Sheriffs Department when we learn about a crime. Time and again over these past few years, we have been unable to receive the information from the Sheriff s Department we feel is necessary to provide an accurate picture of a specific crime and the overall picture of it in our county. When we seek this information, the sheriff will tell us the information on the report provided by a deputy is either unreadable, incomplete or not available yet. Speaking of unavailability, virtually every time we have called after 3 or 3:30 p.m. we are told by the dispatcher the sheriff has left for the day. For us to do our job informing the public, we need a Sheriff who will be responsive to the public’s right to know. We feel it is time for a change. Steve Butler has the dedication and law enforcement background to do the job. He is being supported by some of the law enforcement people we respect most. In their opinion, he is the best candidate. We agree. Candidate seeks to clarify remarks at school forum I feel my meaning did not come through in the report on my comments at the forum for School Board candidates on testing and the No Child Left Behind Act. Here is what I in fact said: “We need to learn to somehow take these testing requirements in stride. “We have allowed our schools to be held hostage to SOL tests and instruction has suffered. The No Child Left> Behind law promises to hit us even worse. I believe there are schools that have managed to endure and do well on these tests without ‘stressing out.’ We need to do so also “While many of those who voted for the No Child Left Behind Act did so because they want to improve public education, the program is being implemented as a giant game of Gotcha’ designed ultimately to justify taking money from public schools and giving it to private schools in the form of vouchers. Unlike public schools, private schools don’t have to educate all kids, and their students are not subject to these tests. “Ultimately (I think by the year 2016) we have to have 100 percent of the children in each subgroup testing proficient in the tests. In the meantime each subgroup is supposed to make adequate yearly progress. “Subgroups include special education children, children in poverty, ethnic and racial minorities. One group is those with limited proficiency in English, but ultimately 100 percent of those who by definition aren’t proficient have to test proficient— Gotcha! “Apparently they have selected the 40 percent mark as the definition of‘proficient.’ It’s too bad they didn’t select 50 percent—then it would be clear to everyone we were being subjected to the Lake Wobegon test—all our children are above average. Of course I believe that all of Rappahannock’s kids are above average, but I do not believe we will be able to Erove that on tests no matter ow hard we try and no matter how much stress we put on kids and teachers, so let’s not go about it that way." Sharon S. Kilpatrick Sperryville Reach for Recovery volunteers help those facing breast cancer fTThank you for including me X in your recent article on “Breast Cancer Survivors.” I am veTy thankful for the support that I received at the time of my initial diagnosis and throughout my treatment from family, friends, doctors, nurses and others but also from the American Cancer Society and their Reach for Recovery volunteers. Reach for Recovery is a program of the American Cancer Society where breast cancer survivors are trained to provide support and information for people facing a possible diagnosis of breast cancer as well as peopfe recently diagnosed. The Reach for Recovery volunteers answered questions that I didn't feel I could ask my doctor. They helped me to frame questions to ask my doctor. And, it was also helpful to see that there was “a life” beyond breast cancer. A patient, loved one, or health care provider can call their local American Cancer Society office or 1-800-ACS2345 to request the services of a Reach for Recovery volunteer. In Rappahannock County, you can call me at 540-675-3446. Bette Mahoney Reach for Recovery Volunteer Rappahannock Today Photo courtesy/Cathy Tibbetts Teens are busy preparing for the upcoming Halloween party at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. From left: Louise and Noel Johns, Meagan Smith, Laura Wheatly and Alana Cloud. All pre-school and elementary age children are invited to a party of apple bobbing, Monster Mash cake walk, fortune telling and Halloween bingo. Prizes will be awarded for best and most creative costumes. Letters Lighting ordinance ‘does not infringe on rights’ Last week in this newspaper, Robert Lindquist announced his opposition to the lighting ordinance, qualifying himself on the basis of age (“growing up. . .in the 1930s”) and residency (“moved to Amissville 35 years ago.”) If age and residency make someone an expert on lighting ordinances, I’m equally qualified. I also grew up in the 1930s apd moved to Amissville exactly 35 years ago. And I support the ordinance. Mr. Lindquist claims that the ordinance would “make the rest of us pay by dimming our lights.” That’s flat wrong. Mr. Lindquist can install as many “security” lights as he wants, buy a generator and flood the skies with searchlights 24/7. The ordinance does not infringe on his rights in any way. Then he claims that the county is being “pushed into adopting another ordinance by the same vocal minority.” This from the vocal minority that would approve a Wal-Mart behind Hackle/s store, carve Amissville into two-acre lots all the way to the county line a^id import our water from Culpeper County. (I am not making this up.) Then there are the usual bogey-men about “erosion of our basic freedoms and increased tax bills.” The ordinance erodes none of his freedoms, basic or otherwise, and has nothing to do with taxes. (How does telling a McDonald’s to shield its lights increase my tax bill? I don’t get it.) Finally, Mr. Lindquist claims that “a new lighting ordinance is not wanted or needed by the majority of citizens." That’s wishful thinking; he has no data and doesn’t like the data that i.s available He wouldn’t believe a .survey that said Amissville doesn’t like development because the survey sampled “only” 25 percent of Jackson District; his vocal minority claimed that, if asked, the other 75 percent would say, in effect, “Developers? Sure! Bring 'em on.” So much for data. Let’s go, supervisors; we hired you to make decisions like this. Approve the ordinance. Hal Hunter Amissville Let voters decide issue of proposed lighting ordinance I was away for a week and returned to find the proposed lighting ordinance had been resurrected. With such a controversial issue before the Board of Supervisors I feel it should have a referendum and let their constituents vote for or against the issue. This is one more incident where the minority is trying to impose their will on the majority. When Hurricane Isabel blew into the county, my power was off 12 hours and 25 minutes the first time and 28 hours the second time. My telephone was out of order for a day and a half. Having experienced this disaster it made me feel real insecure. I did not feel like going out and stargazing. I lit a kerosene lamp and wondered how I studied by it when I was going to school in the county. The stargazers must not be familiar with the dimness of this type of lamp. The stargazers say the proposed lighting ordinance is for commercial lights only. I wonder about that statement. Phil Irwin made a comment in the Rappahannock News Oct. 9: “I’m asking you to think what the county will look like in years to come.” This statement does not sound like all commercial to me because there are not that many retailers desiring to establish small businesses in the county. Of course with residential establishments putting up their security lights it will make the county safer and more secure from criminals and possibly terrorists. I still think the only solution is to put the issue on a referendum and let the voters decide. Each citizen should get in touch with his or her representative on the Board of Supervisors and give him your views on the subject so that another freedom of choice matter will not be removed from your consideration. Vivian N. Yancey Amisftville Neighbors should keep lights within property lines It is difficult to respond to Robert Lindquist’s Oct. 16 diatribe in the Rappahannock News against the proposed lighting ordinance because it makes no central point and is mostly fiction— bad fiction. For instance, he charges that the proposed ordinance, which applies only to new businesses, is a “camel’s nose under the tent” that will inevitably produce “the whole enchilada,” which, we must presume, is a specially nasty kind of cameloid booger. In any event, the proponed ordinance will in no way apply to Mr. Lindquist’s revered security light. I personally don’t care how many lights anyone has around his/her house. All I ask is that people with such lights show enough respect and “consideration" (ref Lindquist) for neighbors that they keep their light within their property lines, just as they would fence in their cattle or pen up dogs prone to killing chickens and sheep. The proposed ordinance does not address this issue. Mr Lindquist “moved to Amissville 35 years ago” and reportedly immediately installed his security light. My family came to Flint Hill 51 years ago and never felt a need for a security light. Indeed, we came here in part because we could still see the night sky the way God designed it. Does Mr. Lindquist think his light can improve upon God’s sky? Along the way, Mr. Lindquist's letter wanders off after a red herring; “we are lawfully entitled to cell phone service.” Our cell phones also didn’t work in the aftermath of Isabel. Let the record show that Rappahannock County has twice approved a cell company’s detailed proposal. The company never implemented its own plan. The cellular and lighting issues have nothing to do with one another. To imply otherwise borders on dishonesty. Bob Dennis Flint Hill Signs of the times? When I read last week’s Rappahannrx k News I didn’t know whether I should laugh or cry So I decided to scream and write my first letter to the editor. As a former long-time resident and native of the town I am appalled by the rulings of the Town of Washington’s Architectural Review Board (ARBi. On the heels of turning down signage to Sunnyside Farms the ARB approves an atrocity to be placed on one of the oldest buildings in the center of town on Mam Street. In the first place “The Mayor’s House" couldn’t be more incorrectly labeled In its long history its shortest period was when only one mayor resided there and part of that time was when he was a parttime resident. Historically this was the residence of and adjoining shop of the town’s cobbler, a cooper and a tinsmith. Pick one, anyone of them lasted longer than the mayor. This building started out as three log cabins and even with additions and improvements still retains its original appearance. How can anyone in their wildest dreams approve a sign that looks as though it was taken from a Disney World chateau? My next question is: how did they arrive at the date 171ft? It may well have been there in 1749, but 1710 is more than a bit of a stretch. How can the ARB possibly justify this outrage when rt fancies itself to be in charge of maintaining the historical integrity of the town? Fran Eld red Woodville MORE LETTERS, Pages A7, AS, A9 -f—

Reaction to the ‘Men of Rappahannock County’ calendar ‘Vigilante activism’ could change Rappahannock County Rappahannock County consists of a rather unique and heterogeneous blend of people with divergent mindsets and worldviews. Thus there is not a particularly dominant community personality. Recently, however, a group of like-minded people has surfaced with a brand of vigilante activism that could well change all that. The issue, of course, is the “Calendar for Track” fund-raiser launched by the “Men of Rappahannock County” and their supporters (no pun intended), whereby various male members of the community appear nude in a for sale calendar, with profits to be donated to the hi^h school for construction of a new track. It is not clear to what extent proponents of this project have tried to improve the track by more conventional methods. However, it is obvious that for these people, the end justifies the means. They attempt to rationalize their enterprise by referring to the “world-wide trend" in successful nude calendar ventures. They fail to mention that all of the calendars are in poor taste and range from downright silly to out and out pornographic. Are we supposed to be reassured that other people are doing this? Is it okay to got what you want no matter how you get |t? Here is the most serious question: How can anv parent set this kind of example for young people, undermine the work of teachers and others and attempt to brand the school with their particular views? Part of the answer is that we live in a world where relativism is king. This means that if I say that your t hing is okay, then you will say that my thing is okay. Then no one has to worry if something is ri^ht or wrontf or if it oven makes sense' We confuse tolerance with permissiveness and morality no longer matters. People avoid searching for truth and reality because it exposes the dishonest way in which they have constructed their worldview. Drawing the line is too much trouble. Well, what kind of community do we want to be? There is still t ime to decide. The word courage does not apply to "The Mon of Rappahannock,” hut rather to the School Hoard who has had the good sense to reject this folly. Should it go the other way, then we must insist that the new track be christened with a twelve-man relay race by “The Men of Rappahannock" in their birthday suits Chip Busick Washington Oyster ‘politicizes’ calendar in campaign for School Board Jim Oyster has chosen to politicize the issue of the Men of Rappahannock fund-raising calendar in his campaign for the School Board. In a post to RappNet on Oct. 18, he righteously proclaims that the calendar “conflicts with the values of the Rappahannock County community as a whole.” Who appointed him our moral guardian? I thought Peter Kreyling looked really “boss” on the Harley. I can hardly wait to see Bill Dietel, Paul Reisler, Walter Day, Ben “Diz” Jones, Peter Kramer, Chris Bird and Home of our other notable neighbors exposing their “inner adolescent” in a good cause. Maybe Butch Zindel will use his pose as a campaign photo in his Board of Supervisors’ race in Jackson District. The mere fact that all these upstanding citizens participated in making the calendar demonstrates that it doesn’t violate the values of the whole community. Even if the calendar is deemed inappropriate as a fund-raiser for the school track, it hardly rises to the level of moral turpitude. But more importantly, the issue has nothing to do with the serious work of the School Board. Mr. Oyster loves to express his controversial views on religion and politics, as RappNet subscribers know. I'd hate to see the School Board become another venue for his self-indulgence. I hope the voters of Hampton District will elect Meredith Oorfein to the School Board on Nov. 4. BL Catron Sperryville ‘Salute Bob Chappell for distancing RCHS from calendar fund-raiser’ Juat when you think things have settled down and there seems to be a sense of moral clarity, civic decency and modesty, out of the woodwork comes a 2004 wall calendar featuring the local male citizenry posing naked— all in the name of raising money for the local high school. How noble! How well intentioned! What civic role models! WTiat a wonderful cause! Why stop there? If the purpose is to raise money for school facilities, perhaps we could have strip poker on Tuesday nights at the Washington Town Hall and maybe even interest the Rappahannock School Board and the teaching staff to jump on the bandwagon and produce a calendar of their own to further enhance the fund raising efforts. There could be an entire section of prurient fund raising calendars on the walls of our county merchants. Goodness gracious! This is a perfect example of the lack of good judgment, common sense and decency that is pervasive in our society (and evidently our county) Unlay and an embarrassment U) the good folks of Rappahannock County. Something like this might be expected from the frat boy, whoopee cushion crowd, but certainly not U) raise money for the local high school. We should take a moment to salute School Superintendent Boh Chappell for his swift,, clear and decisive action in distancing the Rappahannock County High School from this tawdry fundraising effort, as well as his complete repudiation of use of anything Jiaving to do with the RCHS in the promotion of this bawdy calendar. Paul Hagstrom Washington Reader supports School Board stance on calendar Regarding the fund-raising men’s calendar: there was a time when indecent exposure was named for what it was, when morals were more impor tant then money, when the end result didn’t justify the means, I am thankful our School Board and our Superintendent were not fooled by the excuse, “this is for a g(x>d cause ” No facility is worth accepting money raised in this fashion. In Rappahannock surely there are Home mature adults who can devise an acceptable way to provide funds for a school track. Libby Whetzel Washington Calendar is ‘distasteful’ Thanks, but no thanks, to “The Men of Rappahannock County” calendar sales as a fund-raiser for a Rappahannock County High School “sorely needed” $250,000 track. As parents of school-age children, one who is currently in the Rappahannock County school system, we find it not only distasteful, but unconscionable, for men to pose nude for the sake of our kids. Whatever happened to “good old-fashioned” fund-raisers like auctions, golf tournaments, pizza sales, etc. that other worthy groups and schools in Rappahannock County use to raise needed funds? Could the $250,000 price tag have been ho steep of a goal that Home “courageous” people in the county had to stoop to portraying Rappahannock County as a place where anything goes—as long as it brings in great amounts of money for a “good cause?” We applaud Robert Chappell, our Superintendent, Reaction of ‘disgust’ to nude calendar of men In response to the “Nude Calendar” article in last week’s Rappahannock Newn, my first response was of speechlessness then came disgust. As adults, I thought we were to send moral value messages to our children. As far as making money for a new track, can’t we find other ways? I'm sure we can after we get our minds out of the gutter. As far as the “Lunch Bunch and Group” they need to tuck their Bare Butts and high tail it out of Rappahannock Last thought—motorcyclist, it stt-ms to be okay to leave your BVDh at home hut don’t forget your helmet! Phylli* Poore Washington ‘It takes guts to keep your clothes on’ The Rappahanrutck Newh article, “Men of Rappahannock County bare all to build school track,” has prompted me to write about the issue. I was taught, early in life, that my character was an important trait, one that would follow me the rest of my life. I was taught that having a good character was far greater than having my name in the headlines. How can the students of our schools be taught that character counts when the leaders of the county are making news on the front pages of the paper promoting a pornographic calendar to help raise money for the track? Where is the logic in that idea? The statement was made that “it takes guts to take your clothes off and be photographed.” I differ with that opinion. It takes “guts” to keep your clothes on and be a man with character and morals It’s a sad day in Rappahannock County when I nave to scan the Poetic Justice? Some gentlemen chose to expose Their bodies right down to their toes. Since privates weren’t seen, It was ruled not obscene (Still, the school board punched them in the noset. Peter A, Hornbostel newspaper for pornography before my child can read it. I didn’t find the article praiseworthy or something to be proud of. I found it appalling, repulaive, embarrassing and shameful We all should have a red face. Lori Peregory, Caxtleton of Warrenton Helmets Bicycles Clothing Snowboards Shoes Accessories Grand Opening Sale! 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We encourage him, our current School Board member, Doug Baumgardner, and those running for the School Board in our district, Jim Oyster and Meredith Gorfein, to refuse to accept any fund-raising money from this calendar sale. Thanks, “Men of Rappahannock County, but as “citizens of this county,” we reject your “gutsy actions.” Dave and Marie Riedel Washington Cause is ‘worthy;’ calendar is not While the cause of raising funds for a new track at the high school is worthy, the use of the nude calendar" as a vehicle for raising those funds conflicts with the values of the Rappahannock County community as a whole. It is unfortunate that this project was instituted without consideration of those values As a candidate for School Board in the Hampton District, I want to assure the voters in Hampton that I would never permit our school system to lie associated with any fund-raising scheme of this sort. I have called on Meredith Gorfein, whose husband was listed by the paper as a participant in the calendar, to clarify her position on this issue. Mrs. Gorfein has rescinded hy stating that she finds nothing offensive in the photos I've seen. That misses the point The issue is whether such a project is appropriate as a school fund-raiser. The position of my opponent on this issue has a direct hearing on the type of judgment" she can fie expected to exercise if elected to office. I await, a reasoned response from her. As a parent of four children in the public schools, I do not want to have to explain to them why it is acceptable to promote an activity that is so utterly contrary to the values I wish to instill in them. ♦Jim Oyster Candidate for School Board Hampton District Lighten up, says reader Good grief. Sanctimonious? Holier-Than-Thou? Ungrateful? Humorless? All of the above! Life is too serious, we should all welcome the opportunity to be light-hearted, especially for a worthwhile cause. Cathy Kreyling, when you deliver that big fat check from the proceeds of your calendar, be sure and wrap it in plain brown paper. Maybe the School Board will feel better about accepting it. Better yet, I know several volunteer Fire and Rescue companies who would be happy to.take the money. Ml buy a hundred of them if you decide they are the more worthy recipients. If you are considering following up next year with a calendar featuring the women of Rappahannock County, give me a call. I’ll wear my stethoscope! Susan M. Parrish, Washington FREE INSPECTION Protect your home. Permanently. Protect your home, family and pets j against termites, J fleas, ticks and other pests. 540-829-0000 www. Pe rmaTreap, co m PermaTreat Pt:S f AM) 11. KM FI t <X)M KOI. 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County Sheriffs Race letters Steve Butler for Sheriff With election day close at hand, some are still in question of who to make the next sheriff of Rappahannock County. Our family believes that this county could stand for some improvements Making a change in the office of sheriff would be a step in that direction for the citizens of this county. Improvements will come with change and by voting for Steve Butler, one whose credentials speak for them* selves, we all can begin this necessary process. Steve’s honesty, integrity and commitment to our county is visible in all he does. Steve has our vote and we hope he has yours also. Terry and Janet Robey Castleton Support Steve Butler We are happy to have a well qualified “native non” who is willing to take on the responsibility of our Rappahannock County Sheriff’s office. We encourage our friends and neighbors in Rappahannock to join us in supporting Steve Butler for our next Sheriff on Nov. 4. W.L. (Red) Payne and Mary Payne AmiNNviUe ‘Re-elect Larry Sherertz’ I have known Larry Sherertz for 25 years in law enforcement and we are so fortunate to have one of the highest qualified sheriffs in the state of Virginia. I have lived in Rappahannock since the late 19f>0s and Larry is an excellent sheriff. 1 have respect for his fine opponent, from one of our fine Rappahannock families; hut this does not overcome the qualifications one needs to tackle the tough job required of our sheriff. Re-elect Larry Sherertz for a great job he has done. R. O. Bridges Washington We welcome your opinion;* 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. 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Shirley Ave., Warren ton, VA Across from Tayhir Middle School 540'347'1334 • 800-895^3232 24 hour towing: 540-347- 1427 Sec us at www.waterloomfitors.com ‘Vote with your head, not with your heart’ As I drive through this county on my way to and from work I notice a lot of signs for either Sheriff Larry Sherertz or Steve Butler for sheriff I know that this issue hits home for a lot of people. I also know that it is a personal issue for a lot of people. I don’t think that it should be a personal issue. We as parents should be more concerned about the safety of our children than anything. And during last year’s sniper case in the area, Sheriff Sherertz not only ensured the security of the students by beefing up the police presence around each of our schools, he took it upon himself to oversee the security of the kindergartners by monitoring the kids during their recess. Now some might argue that he hns other more important things to do; but is there anything more important than our kids. Also, I would like to address the experience issue. Sheriff Sherertz has a lot of recent experience in leading a sheriffs department. In light of the recent developments of the world I feel that a man with recent law enforcement experience is much more important than someone who hasn’t had much recent experience. In a recent letter to the editor the issue of a drug problem in our schools was once again raised. 1 take great issue with that. As most of us remember, candidate Butler first brought this issue up a few months ago by saying that drugs were out of control in the schools. I have asked my two kids, one of whom graduated last year and the other who if. a freshman this year and between the two of them they say they only knew of a handful of kids who do drugs and they don’t do them at school. As a matter of fact my child who currently attends the high school said that there was no one she knew of who took drugs. I don’t knew about you but that doesn’t sound like a big drug problem to me. I think instead of putting down our DARE officers and the administration, they need to be congratulated for their fine work. As a matter of fact, Sheriff Sherertz is the one who asked for and received the grant that enabled us to have a full time DARE officer in the schools. I think as all of us decide who we are going to vote for in this important election we need to put our personal feelings aside and do what is best for the safety and security of our fine little county. Larry Sherertz has served this county faithfully and positively for five years and he has also had 27 years of continuous law enforcement service. So when it is time to cast your ballot, no matter whose sign you have in your yard, you must vote with your head and not with your heart. Re-elect Larry Sherertz for sheriff. Continue the excellence. Kevin Reid Sperryville Is Steve Butler qualified to be sheriff? From what I have read in Steve Butler’« brochure and the newwpaper, he has experience in the Washington, DC. Police Department, served in the Secret Service under five Presidents, was a private security advisor and served as an enlisted man in the Air Force. It is my understanding that the Secret Service’s job is to protect the President. Are these really outstanding qualifications to be a sheriff in Rappahannock County? If elected sheriff, will Mr. Butler have to go to school to learn the laws of Virginia? Will he have to go to a Virginia Police academy to qualify to enforce the laws of Virginia and Rappahannock County as any new deputy does? Larry Sherertz has already proven that he has the qualifications for the job. Just get a copy of his brochure and read it to see what his qualifications are and what he has accomplished over the last five years. He has savecl the county thousands of dollars by getting grants from the Virginia and Federal governments for equipment and positions in the Sheriffs office, also for overtime pay for enforcement officers. I personally feel that he has done an excellent job, so let’s continue the excellence and give him another four years. James G. Marangoni Castleton the ‘outstanding’ Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office A; h a Rappahannock County itizen, I would like to tip my hat to the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Department for its outstanding and dedicated staff All of these men and woman should be commended for “protecting and serving” our community. They work long hours, often without realizing they could be putting their lives on the line to serve others. I wish to thank Sheriff Larry Sherertz for the professionalism and dedication he has brought to the office he serves. He treats all individuals equally, no matter their race, income or education.. From personal experiences, I know he has an “open door” policy, listens and responds to the concerns of others. As a Rappahannock County citizen, I often take for granted those who serve our community. I don’t have to think about the high crime rate, because it is not here. Why do you think Rappahannock has one of the lowest crime rates in Virginia? It could be due to the experience in law enforcement, leadership and professionalism of Sheriff Sherertz, and his outstanding department. Thank you for a job well done. “Continue in the excellence!” Larry Sheppard Sperryville Larry Sherertz is an ‘excellent sheriff and leader’ Rappahannock is blessed to have a truly outstanding Sheriff’s Office. These men and women serve our county with excellence. Each one is highly trained and utterly professional in all aspects of service. They have earned our respect and support as a result of the dedication and caring manner in which they carry out their responsibilities. All county citizens enjoy the precious benefit of security in their homes, communities, schools and places of work. The traffic on our roads is wellmanaged even during these periods of peak traffic pouring in from the north, as our Sheriffs Office works in close partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation and Virginia State Police. The crime rate in Rappahannock is very low. Our real sense of security and freedom here is very high. The children of our public school greatly benefit from the fulltime presence and diligence of the Sheriffs Office and its commitment to them. I believe it is honest to say we have one of the very best law enforcement teams in the Commonwealth. I also sincerely believe we owe a great deal of credit to our current sheriff for his role in the leadership and development of this excellent team. I am convinced we have an excellent sheriff and leader in Larry Sherertz. I have had personal dealings with him over his tenure these past five years and find him a man of integrity and deep commitment to our community. He stood with us and has effectively acted to keep our town safe. He has demonstrated a sincere commitment to our community, not only through his professional capacity, but in active efforts as a fellow citizen as well. As one example among several, citizens should realize that it was Sheriff Sherertz who was behind the county initiative to reintroduce the American chestnut tree, and personally oversaw the distribution of hundreds of young trees. For his excellent leadership of our county law enforcement agency and for his dedication to our community as a fellow citizen, I am honored to support the re-election of Sheriff Larry Sherertz. Let us enable this dedicated public servant to continue to serve us. Please vote for him on Nov. 4. Jeff Light Woodville Atkins explains why he did not attend candidates’ forum I am writing to inform the citizens of Jackson District my reasons for not attending the candidates’ forum sponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP) on Tuesday evening. It is my opinion that to expect the candidates to participate in this forum and not being able to provide any input is extremely unfair. I received a copy of the agenda and format and with this information have discovered that I am only allowed one minute “each” for opening and closing remarks. TTiis alarms me. I also requested a copy of the prepared questions and this also is being ^ denied. I still remember the havoc that was created by the RLEP and others concerning the cellular towers. It was my opinion then and still is today that the cellular towers should have been placed on the properties of the fire and rescue companies thus allowing all the taxpayers of the county to reap the benefits. I know of the effort that was put forth by the Amissville Company and others to get the cellular tower moved back. I do realize that by making these statements and taking this position it may cost me votes in my district. I am not out to be influenced or intimidated by the RLEP or any other special interest organization. I will represent all the citizens of the Jackson District if elected. By not being offered the opportunity to review the prepared questions does not allow me the research or thought that may be required. The time allotted for opening remarks does not allow the candidate to express his or her ideas. Furthermore, 1 would not make decisions on county issues without the proper research and consideration. Jack Atkina AmissviUe Baseball From Page A5 On Monday, the Rapp bats heated up the night acoring 14 runs in a 14-4 victory over Fauquier. Starting pitcher Kjrby Purdom dominated on tl)£ mound giving up only two earned runs. Charlie Peavley pitched the last inning earning the save. Blaine Lafin got the fireworks started with a double to lead off the game. Chris Wilson crushed a home run in the third inning. Will Goodwin blasted a triple to right center in the fourth bringing his RBI total to three for the game. The Rapp team executed fundamentally sound baseball in all aspects of the game. They are becoming a force to reckon with in the Fall 2003 season. The Rookie League teams played great games as well this weekend. Ed Lezcano’s team traveled to Marshall to play the Fauquier North team and came away with an 11-4 win. Hunter Elliot smacked the ball and had his first RBI. Megan Elliot as well as Tyler Wilson and Grace Lezcano all had great hits. 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Rappahannock can’t afford four more years of Larry Sherertz A statistical analysis of official Rappahannock County budget figures from the courthouse over the last 20 years helped me make my decision on whom to support for sheriff. The results were pretty amazing, even considering some of the budget comes from state sources. The 2004 budget for our Sheriff’s Department, counting the jail, is now $1,256,504. That is almost $200 for every man, woman and child in the county, and a lot of money considering that 20 years ago, the total was only $228,338 or only a little over $35 a person —a growth of over 450 percent since 1983. Just in the last five years since the current sheriff was appointed, the department’s budget has gone up 42 percent overall. On a dollars spent per crime-solved basis, the increase from 1999 to the beginning of 2003 was 140 percent—nearly two and a half times. These increases are not attributable to just inflation: in the same 20 year period, Congressional and Federal Judges’ salaries have increased by less than half that much, and in the last five years by less than 15 percent, not 42 percent. Meanwhile, Rappahannock County Sheriff deputies’ salaries have declined—not risen—as a line item in the local budget. Nor are the increases due to a four-fold increase in the crime rate. Official crime statistics for Rappahannock and surrounding counties back to 1983 from the State Police Uniform Crime Reporting Program were also reviewed. This showed that in 1983, it cost $3,512.89 for every arrest. When the current sheriff took office in 1999, Rappahannock’s average was $5,057.05 per arrest, includ The Forum David L. Konick ing both major and minor crimes. By 2002, the last year for which crime statistics are available, Rappahannock’s average cost per arrest was up to $12,125 per arrest. Similar budget and crime statistics in the surrounding three counties were also examined from 1999 to 2004 to see how Rappahannock compared to local law enforcement costs elsewhere. In Fauquier County, during the period that our per capita costs for local law enforcement went from $124.87 to $172.12 per person, Fauquier’s went from $92.36 to $117.70; Culpeper’s went from $81.62 to $143.07 and Madison’s went from $56.49 to $76.73. In Culpeper County, from 1999 to 2002, the cost per crime solved went from $1,160 to $2,468; Fauquier went from $2,819 to $3,218; Madison went from $3,150 to $4,347 while Rappahannock’s cost per crime solved leapt from $5,057 to $12,125. However you slice it, the costs of operation of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department is much higher on a per capita basis and on a dollars per crime solved basis than any of the three surrounding counties— more than triple what it costs per arrest in Fauquier and Culpeper, and more than two and a half times the cost per crime solved in Madison. While surrounding counties held the line on budget increases in the last year, Rappahannock’s local law enforcement budget increased by nearly $100,000 from 2003 to 2004. An analysis of these statistics reflects spending patterns that simply do not match either our crime rate or our population growth. In the same five year period, total Rappahannock deputies’ salaries have declined as a line item. Don’t we need to raise deputies’ salaries to attract and keep competent deputies and staff? Isn’t this more important that new gadgets we don’t need and cannot afford? Spending on new vehicles, insurance and maintenance has averaged over $78,000 per year over the last four budget years. Do we really need a new “live scan” fingerprint system that cost almost $40,000 dollars in this year’s budget? Do we really need a new computerized “records” system for $75,000? Does our current sheriff have a realistic plan to hold the line on spending and keep costs under control? If so, we have yet to hear about it 12 days before Election Day. To get the biggest bang for our “law enforcement buck,” we need a sheriff who can and will prioritize spending on salaries, benefits and other budget items that truly will provide the most benefit for county taxpayers and property owners. Instead of wasteful duplication, Rappahannock County needs to maximize its utilization of law enforcement resources and equipment available from the Virginia State Police, instead of buying our own equipment when the costs cannot be justified every dollar of which takes money away from public education or adds to the tax rate. And the man in charge of the Sheriff’s Department must have the intelligence, education, management training, discipline and experience to do the job competently, effectively and efficiently. For most of his career, Larry Sherertz was a patrolman in Fairfax County. He came to Rappahannock as an criminal investigator, with little or no training or experience in management and budget. The results speak for themselves. We are now spending more and faster than ever before. During this same period of time, Steve Butler rose from a street cop walking a beat in the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department to the rank of Lieutenant in the U. S. Secret Service, which selects only the best of the best of law enforcement personnel throughout the country. After 20 years in the Secret Service and significant promotions in rank, he retired with distinction and with accolades from President Ronald Reagan for his law enforcement and senior management skills. Steve Butler has the kind of experience in personnel and financial management and administration Rappahannock obviously needs. He has law enforcement experience in the U.S. Secret Service protecting the public, the President, diplomats and other high-ranking government officials. He has long-term roots in the community and has spent the last four months knocking on doors getting to know local residents and listening to their concerns. The voters of Rappahannock County will have to decide on Election Day which person has the better judgment, fiscal discipline and experience to be in charge of a budget that now exceeds one million dollars per year. It is time for a change. ' ' :" •. *• RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY ■ Co*t P»r Arr«*t (1983 - 2002) _.. ... RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY 1983-2004 Local Law Enforcamant Costs par Rasidant -—;...—*--^--— Until the late 1960s, Virginia was a solid Democratic state Once upon a time the word ‘Democrat’ had a golden ring to it in our Old Dominion. In those days in most regions of the state Democratic primaries held in June far overshadowed federal and state legislative elections in November. If you were a candidate and won the Democratic primary, generally speaking you were in like the proverbial Flynn. The first hint of change came in 1952 when Republican Dwight Eisenhower ran for FVesident against Democrat Adlai Stevenson. A number of rock solid Byrd Democrats decided Stevenson was much too liberal for their tastes and endorsed Eisenhower. Among them was my uncle G.O’Conor Goolrick, a staunch Democrat who had once been a State Senator. Eisenhower carried the state and to top it off in Northern Virginia Republican Joel Broyhill became the first Republican member of Congress in modern times. Democrats, however, maintained solid control of both the executive and legislative branches of state government. That started to unravel a bit in the 1960s with the death of Senator Harry F. Byrd Sr. In 1969 Republican Linwood Holton defeated Democrat John Battle to become Virginia’s first Old Dominion Politics John Goolrick Republican governor. Before that in 1966 after veteran Democrat Howard Smith was defeated in a primary, Republican Bill Scott won election to the House. In 1970 U.S.Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. shocked Virginians by turning independent in his bid for re-election. He won easily. In 1972 Bill Scott beat incumbent Democratic U.S.Senator Bill Spong. At the same time Virginia voters went overwhelming for the re-election of President Richard Nixon over Democratic nominee George McGovern. Republicans won three consecutive gubernatorial races as the state Democratic Party apparatus was taken over by liberals. But in the early 1980s with the election of Democrat Charles S. Robb as governor the Democrat party shifted somewhat to the center in Virginia But by then a firm two party system had been established in Virginia, a trend accelerated by the steady left ward movement of the national Democratic Party. Both houses of the Virginia General Assembly remained firmly in Democratic control through the 1980s and much of the 1990s. But as that decade moved along, the GOP made dramatic gains. The state does have in Mark Warner a Democratic governor who is a moderate but odds are the governorship will be reclaimed by Republicans come 2005. All of this came to mind recently when I made a trip across a-large part of the Commonwealth. It is that time of year when political signs blossom everywhere. 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Forum From Page A1 He also said that RLEP "created . . . havoc" concerning the cellular towers and that he would not be "intimidated by the RLEP. . ." This brought gasps of astonishment from the audience as it was read. Welch, in his letter, apologized for not being able to attend. He stated that as a consultant he had a prior longstanding out-of-town commitment to teach a business course. Estes said that he had a prior engagement and would be late; however, he never appeared. After each candidate delivered a one-minute preliminary statement, moderator James Gannon, RLEP board member and past president, asked questions, giving each candidate a minute in turn to respond. During preliminary statements, most candidates stressed their long-term residence in the county, which ranged from several years to more than 40 decades. When Gannon asked candidates what was the most significant problem facing the county and how each would solve it, most candidates said that school funding was the most significant problem. Anderson said that the composite index, used to determine state school funding for counties, provided only 30 percent of Rappahannock County's needs, but up to 70 percent elsewhere, but it would be politically difficult to change. Bear suggested cutting back on the number of school administrators. Frazier said that funding for fire and rescue was the county's most significant problem and that fire and rescue people may have to be paid. He said that Rappahannock is the only county in the state with unpaid volunteers. Should property tax increases be limited to five percent a year, Gannon asked. This question brought a unanimous "yes." They all felt that villages are the preferred locations for residential building. Zindel added that lots could also be developed surrounding the villages if necessary. The next question was: should the commercial development zone along Route 211 be extended beyond that currently approved. Lee said he can't oppose development, because business brings in jobs and tax revenue But all other candidates agreed that development should take place in the present Route 211 .commercial zone and not be expanded until that area is filled. Should the county encourage residential development in villages, Gannon asked. This question brought a unanimous "yes" from all. "Villages are the preferred locations for residential building. We can develop lots surrounding the villages if necessary.” Frazier pointed out that in his district there are numerous empty lots in Amissville along Route 211. Gannon asked whether candidates are for or against the proposed business lighting ordinance. All agreed that the lighting ordinance as written is ambigu ous. It should be sent back to the Planning Commission, said Frazier, who opposes the present ordinance. His opponent, Zindel, favors the proposed ordinance, giving as an example lights from the Hillsdale store pavilion which shine directly in motorists' eyes; this would be illegal under the current proposal. Anderson said the ordinance needs to be rewritten by County Attorney Peter Luke so it will be fair to all businesses. Bear is for the ordinance but said it needs "tweaking." Should the county enforce the junk vehicles ordinance? Everybody said the ordinance should be enforced fairly, but the question of whether some vehicles are grandfathered inj) such as those near the new bank on Route 211J) needs to be legally resolved. Anderson noted that the county has removed 22 junk vehicles this year under the ordinance. Should the county give Sprint an extension to erect cell towers, or invite other companies to make proposals? 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All others agreed that Sprint should be given a one-year extension, and no other company has offered an alternative. Anderson added that Sprint has been delayed by many factors; for example, it had to show that the proposed sites were not "woolly mammoth digs or native American churches.” What should the county look like in 10 years, Gannon asked. All said the county should look about what it looks like now. Easements, land use, help for farmers, planned growth and undeveloped mountain tops were all mentioned. Should the county reconsider the Rappahannock bus service? The bus service needed a longer trial period, six months to a year, before making a decision, said Zindel and Bear. All others said it was a good try but should not be continued; Anderson pointed out that each bus trip cost taxpayers $37 a ride. What can the county do to preserve agriculture? All want to preserve agriculture. Easements, land use, tax incentives to keep farmers farming and a more equitable composite index were mentioned. Gannon asked the candidates whether they were in favor of the 25-acre zoning law. Bear suggested a 20 or 15acre zone in some areas. All agreed that subdivisions bring new houses and new people which increases the tax burden. Calendar From Page A1 the web site,” said organizer Cathy Kreyling, whose husband Peter is featured naked on a motorcycle in the calendar. " They’re constantly coming in, every time we go to the web site to look." Kreyling said her printer reported that calendars will be available on Tuesday. She said there is an initial printing of 5,000 calendars. They will be sold throughout the county at Griffin Tavern, the Flint Hill Public House, Cinema Paradiso Movie Rentals, Central Coffee and BlueRidgeMac. Meanwhile, a call to School Superintendent Bob Chappell to receive an update on the calendar issue from the schools' perspective resulted in his supplying a press release prepared for "the media." "The comments below are being provided to the press. Neither the School Board nor the administration will make any further comment on this subject," said Chappell in the press release. The press release has the following statement from Chairman Wes Mills: "I stand behind the decision made by the School Board at the Sept. 9 meeting in regard to the calendar fund-raiser by the "Friends of the Track." My biggest concern was and is the message this sends to the students. I do not anticipate that the School Board will make any further decisions on this matter at its late October work session or the November regular meeting. If and when a donation is presented, the Board will make a decision at that time to accept or reject the donation." Chappell gave this statement in the press release: "I recommended the above action to the School Board in September after being contacted by the Rappahannock Sheriff s Department about a citizen's complaint about seeing a nude man riding a motorcycle on a public road. The individual apparently told the deputy that he was posing for a calendar to support upgrades to the school track. I support the Board s unanimous action. I also support an orderly process for determining how supplemental funding may be obtained for the schools. Currently there is no established process for individual citizens to use if they wish to raise funds for the schools. The citizens sponsoring and participating in this fund-raising project all had good intentions. They want our students to have the best facilities. We appreciate their intent. "Finally, we are not providing interviews and answering further questions on this matter, in part because we need to focus on our mission of providing excellent educational services and programs for Rappahannock County students. Because of our size we do not employ additional personnel to participate in interviews." Planners From Page A1 joins the proposed monopine location, was concerned by the amount of radiation such a device would produce. Brown assured Allsberry and the commission that such worries are unnecessary, as radiation levels are monitored by the Federal Communications Commission and are required to stay below maximum levels. Also under question was whether Sprint had any desire for further expansion within the county. “We want to build a reliable network,” Brown responded. She said plans to build throughout the county have been considered with varying levels of priority depending on the location. Commission member Charles Strittmater, representative of the district in which the monopine’s proposed construction would occur, was happy with the proposed alterations. “At first blush,” he said, “my opinion is that the county is better off.” Commission member A1 Henry also liked the changes but hoped that construction would begin soon, feeling that many would have benefited from cellular service during recent power ouatages. The commission sent the issue on to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval. In other matters, chapters three four and five tyf the county’s Comprehensive Planiwere discussed at the meeting. These chapters were composed of mainly census data which commission members set out to edit and update. Sherertz From Page A1 touched the most people in the county because of the historical significance of the home and how people here felt about the trashing of such an important part of our historical heritage.” Sherertz denied that there is a “morale problem” in his department. According to statistics from the County Administrator’s Office, the Sheriff's Department in the past five years has hired 25 deputies and 15 have left. “But,” Sherertz responds, “that does not mean that I have dismissed employees capriciously. There has to be a fair way to interpret these figures. Some have left for pregnancies, others have left for better jobs or moved away, and some left simply because they decided they didn’t want to be in law enforcement.” Another issue cited on occasion is whether the Sheriff’s Department always responds promptly to citizens’ calls for assistance. Some critics, citing personal experience, have raised this question. Without specifics, Sherertz is reluctant to deal in generalities but pledged to do his best to respond promptly and effectively to problems brought to his attention. Sherertz feels his experience distinguishes him in the sheriff’s race. “All my experience and training is relevant to the job I am performing now. I am certified for law enforcement in Virginia.” He points out that the minimum training for this certification is approximately seven month’s full-time studies at regional academies. Sherertz 'Sujkled that he is also a certified trainer^ that\ qualifies him to train his staff. A final question put to the sheriff concerned his goals for the next four years, if he is reelected. He listed the following: • Competitive salaries and benefits for his deputies; • Enhanced community policing where deputies are empowered to hold community meetings to solve their problems; • “Homeland Security” issues where Rappahannock County has vulnerabilities, all requiring new training and equipment to cope with potential emergencies; • Accreditation for the Sheriff’s Department, a process that takes a year to complete by the Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition; • Continued success in obtaining grant funds for the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Sherertz said that he feels that he has been successful in meeting the challenges he has faced. One important measurement of his success, he sugEl, is the fact that hannock County has the crime rate of any county in Virginia.

• Classifieds/ B4, B5, B6, B7 • Obituaries/B8 • Real Estate/B8 • Neighbors/B9, BIO October 23, 2003 www.timescommunity.com Horse lovers find home, new life, in Flint Hill By Naomi Smoot-Kimble Rappahannock News Staff Writer Marc Cugnon, who, along with his wife Alaina, has owned Sacred Springs farm in Flint Hill for four years, said he is unsure if a love for horses is in a person’s genes, but he is certain that in his family’s case it is a passion which cannot be shaken, no matter what. Cugnon spent much of his life riding horses but took what he referred to as a serious fall during a jump 30 years ago. According to his wife the term “serious” simply does not explain the magnitude of his potential injuries. He is lucky to walk again, let alone find the courage to continue riding, she said. As a result of the fall, Cugnon threw himself into corporate America, where he spent years working his way to the top of the ladder as a senior executive for a pharmaceutical company in Pennsylvania named Merck. “For me it was over. I had turned the page,” he said. “It was like the end of it for me.” But fate had other plans. He said the only way to calm his infant son Marc, now seven and a half years old, was to push the stroller along the side of horse pastures. As he got older the couple searched for weekend activities which the family could enjoy together. One of these, his wife said, was to head for strangers’ farms with a bag of carrots to see if they could feed their horses. During one such weekend Cugnon was asked to help tame a seemingly unbreakable horse. Still fearful from his earlier fall he agreed, but refused to get close to the horse. He sent down directions from what he considered a safe distance away, but never came too close to the horse itself. But within a matter of weeks Cugnon’s love for riding had grown stronger than his fears. With each training session he crept closer to the horse and finally, he did something no one thought they would ever see again, he started riding. r -- Rappahannock News Photo Naomi Smoot Kimble The Cugnons have found a home at Sacred Springs Farm in Flint Hill. From left, young Marc and his mother, Alaina, stand beside Marc riding high on Othlelo. “I feel like my life went full circle,” he said. But simply riding the horse, now named Othello, was not enough to please him. His wife purchased him, thinking that Othello would be boarded on a neighbor’s farm. “It was clear he was in love with the horse and the horse was in love with him,” she smiled, adding that she had no idea what she was starting when she purchased it. Soon she found herself and her family, along 1 with Othello, relocating to a 145-acre farm in rural Rappahannock. “I’ve been looking for a place to anchor myself for a long time,” said Cugnon, who was born in Belgium and lived in Asia. “It was magical. It was the first time I ever felt like someplace was home for me,” he said of the family’s farm in Flint Hill. Since moving to Sacred Springs, where the couple breeds horses and hosts four riding din ics a year under the tutelage of Helene Arianoff, Othello and his family have grown to 12 horses total. All of these are Lusitanos which come from top hlood lines. According to C’ugnon this breed, originally from Portugal, was used as war horses in ancient times and became known for their courage and agility. They are still, he added, exceptionally kind and eager to please their riders. Arianoff, who studied for 22 vears under dressage Master Nuno Oliveira and was preselected by the Belgian Olympic Committee in 1980 to take part in the Moscow games, loves Lusitanos as much as the Cugnons. “They are the most sensitive horses that I have ever ridden,” she said. She said the horse is able to anticipate a riders next request even before it is made, and seems to become one with the rider. Arianoff was at the farm for a four day clinic recently where she helped both beginning and advanced students improve their riding skills. Cugnon said she has never seen any teacher quite like Arianoff. She said the instructor is able to instantly pick up on a rider’s problem and gently aid it in correction. Arianoff’s approach, she said, is unlike the harsh training methods used at most clinics, adding that gentle practices, such as hers are rare. And Arianoff feels the manner in which the Cugnons’ treat their animals is just as unique. From their presence at the birth of their horses, to the conversations they hold with them while preparing them for riding, she said it ls .different from most other farms she has seen. There are no ropes to catch the horse or yelling while preparing them for riders. In fact, the Cugnons’ love for their horses is such that one recent buyer willed her horse back to the couple upon her death. “I enjoy coming here,” Arianoff said. “It’s a special place. Not every place is like this.” » ■, ..", 3 Photo courtesy/Wendy Weinberg The Castle Trio, with special guest violist Steven Dann, will play music of Schubert and Brahms at The Theatre at Washington, Virginia this Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. Lambert Orkis will play a fortepiano, which will be brought to the Theatre for the occasion. Marilyn McDonald is the 1 violinist and Kenneth Slowik the cellist. This is the opening concert in the twelfth Smithsonian at Little Washington series. For reservations and information phone 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com. Mystic Fire dancers to perform Nov. 7 & 8 at Ki Theatre By Virginie Audraina Special to the Rappahannock News A group of women who dance in Rappahannock are now ready to share their repertoire of Oriental dances with the community. The dance group Mystic Fire is presenting for the first time its own show at Ki Theatre in Washington on Nov. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. Both evenings will be a combination of Oriental dance and poetry. The first night celebrates the feminine in an evening reserved especially for women of all ages. The performance Nov. 8 is open to the entire community. The women’s night is an idea that Jeanne Drevas nurtured early on. Jeanne wanted to share with other women the healing gifts of the femi nine mai me oriental dance generously carries within it for those who watch as much as those who dance. Mystic Fire draws its inspiration from a mixture of tribal and Egyptian dances, especially those of an ancient gypsy quality. The correct name for belly dancing is Oriental dance. The Gypsies from India traveled through Russia, Middle East, Hungary, Eastern Europe and Western Europe. Lacho Drom” is a beautiful documentary that depicts this long journey through history with great dances and music. It is available at the local movie rentals shop, Cinema Paradiso in Washington. So there is Turkish, classical Egyptian belly dance and some form of Flamenco as well. Nowadays when people use the word belly dance, they conjure up a nightclub with a woman gyrating. That is not what Oriental dance is about. Oriental dance is very ancient. It was for women to heal. Originally they danced with the whole village. The men began to find that it was too powerful and they said the women could only celebrate and dance on their own and at weddings and ceremonies, etc. This dance group is more folkloric, akin to tribal belly dancing. Mystic Fire recently performed at the WAMEDA Hafla dinner show put on by the Washington Area Mid-Eastern Dance Association. It was very special to see not only our work bear fruit but also to see our teacher Charmaine Lee recognized for her beautiful talents as a choreographer and a dancer. Mystic Fire counts six core dancers who dance in Rappahannock County and other dancers who recently joined in. Charmaine Lee is the artistic director of Mystic Fire and the creator of SynergyDance. She founded the SynergyDance & Healing Arts Center in 1985 in Washington, D C. It was the first studio to incorporate multicultural dances. Charmaine is a professional dancer who has performed with major ballet companies in England, South Africa and Europe. Join us for a magical evening of poetry and dance celebrating the feminine within all of life ( all 540-987-8953 to place vour reservation Tickets are $12 and $7 for students. Send reservations and payment to Mystic Fire/ SynergyDance, PO Box 64, Sperryville, Va. 22740. Drawing by Michelle Powell for the invitation to Mystic Fire’s first performance Nov. 7 and 8 at Ki Theatre. Sheet, two holes: last-minute Halloween costumes By Laura Lyster-Mensh Special to the Rappahannock News Don’t read this article if your children already have heirloom-quality, home-made, hand-stitched, original costumes to wear for Halloween. If you took the trouble to download a template off Martha Stewart’s Boolicious Costumery 13 months ago, stop reading now. You don’t need us. (And we’re not sure we’re even still speaking to you.) . This is for the type of family that usually ends up at the closest Dollar Store at 4:30 p.m. on Halloween trying to match a top and bottom half of a superhero costume from a Velcro and Spandex heap on the floor. This is for parents hoping to rekindle the excitement of the Halloween of our youth: When we came home from school on Oct. 31 and ransacked our parents’ closets, medicine cabinets and attic, providing the biggest scare of the evening when Mom saw the mess on her bedroom floor. This is our challenge — create a costume the old-fashioned way, from scratch. And it is always good to keep in mind: children are never as competitive about their costumes as their parents are. Cardboard box outfits Materials: cardboard box large enough to cover torso, but not impede walking. Cut ample holes for head and arms. Apply a base coat of one color. Decorate. No extra points for neatness. Excellent for chilly evening because you can dress warmly. Examples: Paint white, add dots for dice. Add or paint ribbon: a present! Paint yellow, decorate as cereal box with ghoulish theme: “Gross Crunchies,” or “Eyeball Puffs.” Add cardboard arches: a Happy Meal. Wear foil antennae, duct tape an old keyboard to the front, and See COSTUMES, Page B2 I See HALLQWEEN EVENTS. Page B9 c 7 SIMPLE COSTUMES: Use stuffed socks for extra limbs, yarn for tails and manes, pipe cleaners for antennae or tails, and eyeliner for whiskers; tin foil is ideal for keeping the kiddies visible in the night. For box costumes — excellent for a chilly evening because you can dress warmly — cut holes for head and arms, apply a base coat of one color, and then create a character or theme with paint. Photo by Getty Images

Church JL Activities <4 Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael Tinsley Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a m. Worship service 11 a m. FT Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. . Sunday School, children anfj adults 10 a.m. Baptism and Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Inquirers’ Class 3 p.m. Wednesday: Bible study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Robert J. DeMartino Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Dan Hough Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship services as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m.; and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: • Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Interim Pastor: Rev. Malcolm Cadd Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L. D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Associate pastor: Rev. Anna L Allsberry Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible study 7 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Sunday: Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday: Home group 7 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. John S. Farrar Sunday: Worship service 11 a.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Sunday: Sunday School 11 a m. Second and Fourth Sundays only Battle Run Primitive Baptist Church Pastor, Elder Forest Atwood Meets second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Praise Fellowship, Amissville Pastor: Gene Nicholson Meeting at 14876 Lee Highway Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7 p.m. Church News Austrian strudel-baking Want to learn about Austrian strudel-baking? Come to the Washington Baptist Church on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 7-9 p m. Andrea Kroneis, Harald Kroneis, Joachim Orth, Brigitte Orth, Thekla Burz, Rosi Berger, Graham Lange, Erika Lange and Gaby Moschner will share their skills in the fine art of Austrian strudel-baking as well as teach a simple art class on making straw stars and Christmas tree decorations out of pearls. A presentation will also be offered on the history of Anabaptists in Austria and Europe. The event is free and the public is warmly invited. Sponsoring this activity along with Washington Baptist Church are Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church and Flint Hill Baptist Church. For more information, call 6753336. ' Hat and talent program Macedonia Baptist Church of Flint Hill will have a Hat and Talent program on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. The guest singers will be The Echoes of Joy. Rev. Donald Simpkins is the pastor. Join us for an evening of fellowship. Church anniversary The Promise Land Baptist Church Usher Board will be celebrating its 27th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. The preacher for the afternoon is Rev. Wayne Carpenter, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Criglersville, Va. He will be accompanied by his choir, ushers and congregation. Dinner will be served after the morning service. Fall revival on Oct. 26 Maranatha Baptist Church in Amissville invites everyone to attend its fall revival Sunday, Oct. 26 through Friday, Oct. 31. Each night the revival will begin at 7:30 p.m. except Sunday when service will begin at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker is Dr. D. M. Hardison of Chesapeake. There will be special singing each evening. A nursery will be provided. The church is located on Route 21, west of the Route 229 intersection. ‘Women of Influence’ “Thrive: Becoming Women of Influence” is the title of the second annual simulcast hosted by noted Christian author and speaker Dr. John Maxwell at the Washington Baptist Church on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. A simulcast is a live program televised across the nation at the same time. It is expected that some 50,000 women will participate in this event by viewing from many sites around the country. This conference will feature such noted Christian speakers as Jill Briscoe, Stormie Omartian, Kay Arthur, Delilah, Michelle McKinney Hammond, Gary Smalley and Florence Littauer. The cost is $75 which includes workbook and lunch. For more information or to register before the Nov. 1 deadline, call 675-3336. Costumes From Page B1 paint a screen: A computer virus. Triplets can be Tic, Tac and The. Siblings can be a pack of cards. Sweatsuit-based costumes Basic black sweatsuit: Wrap ankles and wrists with long glowsticks ($1 at Dollar Tree) to make a modern ghost. Animals: Stuffed socks for extra limbs; yam for tails and manes; pipe cleaners make everything from antennae to tails; eyeliner for whiskers. Tin foil is ideal for keeping the kiddies visible in the night. White sweatsuit: Scuff up with a few charcoals, put a stick through the hair, to make a marshmallow. Brown sweatsuit: Gather willow branches and securely tape around forearms so that soft ends are just beyond length of fingers, and around calves to reach to shoes. Paint tears on face with cosmetics: “I’m a weeping willow.” Wacky ideas Safety pin (or baste) a handful of tea bags to a shirt, and paint “DNA” on the pants: “I'm a T-shirt and genes!” Gather mismatched sheets, tear into strips, wrap around limbs and torso and onto a hat: “I’m a mummy!” Beware spooky masks and crazy cat’s-eye lenses A night of fun could lead to a scary trip to the emergency room. With Halloween just around the corner, the refrain of “Trick or treat” will be heard around the country, as millions of kids follow the great American tradition of trick-or-treating in their neighborhoods. Halloween should be a fun time that your child remembers for years to come. Yet every year, several hundred eye injuries occur that are related to costumes and masks. These injuries land little goblins in hospital emergency rooms instead of at home sorting through their candy bags. While costumes, masks and even makeup can potentially harm sight, there is an ever bigger, growing problem for teens and young adults: cosmetic contact lenses. Statistics show that in 2001, an estimated 1,500 injuries related to contact lenses were treated in U.S. emergency rooms, according to Tim Gresham, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness Virginia. These lenses come in lots patterns and colors, and a particularly popular variety are those that make the wearer look like he or she has scary cats’ eyes. This can be a way-cool fashion statement, especially on Halloween, but Gresham warns that real dangers are associated with these lenses. Buying these lenses over the counter can lead to serious eye complications. Such problems include decreased flow of oxygen to the cornea, bacterial infections, swelling, eye pain, sensitivity to light, conjunctivitis (pink eye), corneal scratches, corneal ulceration, and loss of clarity. If left untreated, these conditions can result in permanent eye damage and loss of sight. Parents can do many things to ensure that their child enjoys a safe Halloween, even if that child is a teen-ager. Here are some sight-saving tips from Prevent Blindness Virginia: • Always visit a licensed eye care professional to be fitted for cosmetic contact lenses. • Never buy contact lenses without a prescription. • Always clean and disinfect contact lenses according to instructions. • Use water-soluble cosmetics or those labeled safe for use with contact lenses. Do not apply skin creams or moisturizers close to the eyes. • Never wear opaque lenses if there are any problems with night vision. • Never share or trade contact lenses with anyone. • Be vigilant about an older child’s appearance before letting them leave the house. If they are wearing cosmetic contacts, ask where they got them. • Use makeup in place of masks. Wear hypoallergenic makeup. Have an adult apply the makeup, and remove it with cold cream instead of soap. Other tips to avoid an ER trip include avoiding costumes that block vision, and avoiding props like swords or wands that may injure eyes. Prevent Blindness Virginia is the commonwealth’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, the organization offers public and professional education, certified vision screening training, community and patient service programs, and research. For more information on contact lenses, visit www.preventblindness.org or call (888) 790-2020. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S 211 E Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sen to Theirs 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. I CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” US. 211, West Spenyville, VA (540) 987-8235 "1 didn't know we would have to cros* any creeks if we came this way..and I didn’t wear my old shoes. Oh, thank goodness, I we some stones in the creek. We can use them at strpptne stones so we can stay dry.” You could think of God’* promises to us as “stepping stunes" that we can use when lift challenge* us. We still have tosto through these situations we find troubling... vet remembering God’s promises keeps our tiind tucuscd and we remain pxiuve and hopeful. We read m Isaiah 4^:2. “WTien vou pat* through tit water* 1 will be with tou; and through the riven they dull not overwhelm you.” Your Heavenly Father tinder Wand t vour temptation*. The Bible atturt* u*_. “Let ui then with coohdence draw near to the throne ofgrace, that we my receive merer—" (Hebrew* 4:16) Would vou like toknow more ol God'* pruni*e.' Vi*it rgur cbotro Hou*e of worth ip (hi* Sabbath. Your Creator wain there (or tou. Whatever your need. 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Get Into It! i Call Jeanne Cobert for Fauquier or Diane Warren for Gainesville 540-347-4222 v 4 Upcoming Events RLEP annual meeting The 34th annual meeting for members of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection and the public will be on Oct. 24 at the Washington Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. with the third in this year’s program series, “Treasures of Rappahannock." The county's rural roads will be discussed by VDOT engineers. Sheriff Larry Sherertz and Marc Malik. Contact is Bruce Jones, 540-675-3152. Yard and art sale There will be a yard and art sale at Hearthstone School on Oct. 25 and 26 from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. Musical instruments, art work, home furnishings, clothing and tools. Vendors are welcome. Bring your own table. Ten percent of profits to benefit Hearthstone. Call 987-9212. Fall picnic and BBQ Join friends and neighbors at the First Annual Rappahannock Fall Picnic and BBQ to take place on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sundance Farm on Fodderstack Road. This wonderful family event will offer delicious food and drinks for all, along with a fun-filled hay ride and crafty pumpkin decorating for the children. Special guest Thomas A. Lewis, Democratic Candidate for Virginia General Assembly 15th District House of Delegates will be present to meet county residents. Admission is free. Town Hall Meeting On Monday Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m' Mark Obenshain, candidate for the 26th State Senate District, will hold a Town Hall meeting at the Rappahannock County Library to meet with citizens and talk about the issues that face Virginia. Everyone is invited. For more information call (540) 437-3126. Reception for artists The public is invited to a reception on Monday, Oct. 27 from 3 to 6 p.m at the Department of Interior’s museum, 18th and C Streets NW to honor the employees who collaborated with former Rappahannock County artist Laurie Marshall to produce a 40-foot by 8-foot mural. This project was part of the Interior's series “Art, Collaboration and Conservation.” Marshall used the Native American Medicine Wheel as inspiration for the image generation. A photo ID is needed to obtain admission, which is free. Ki Theatre’s play on Nov. 1 The 7th annual storytelling show will be held at Ki Theatre on Saturday, Nov. I at 8 p.m. Seven storytellers weave warm, funny and poignant tales about their lives and the lives of others in an evening sure to delight. Tickets are $10. For reservations, call 675-1616 or email: jabellrapp@earthlink. net. Conservation meeting The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its monthly Board of Directors' meeting on Nov. 4 at the Rappahannock Extension Office at 9:30 a.m. Meetings rotate alphabetically on a county basis by the five counties served by the District: Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. For further information, call 825-8591. Election night party Supporters of Sheriff Larry Sherertz are invited to join him with friends, food and fun to await election results on Nov. 4 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill. Make an evening of it or just drop by. RSVPs (540) 987-9049 are appreciated but not required. Mystic rare performance Mystic Fire, Rappahannock's own Oriental (belly dance) dance group will perform its first full length show at Ki Theatre in Washington on Nov. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. Mystic Fire draws its inspiration from a mixture of tribal and Egyptian dances, especially those of an ancient gypsy quality. The performance on Nov. 7 is reserved especially for women and Nov. 8 is for the entire community. Call 987 8953 to reserve a spot. Please send payment of $12/$7 students to MysticFire/Synergy Dance, POB 64, Sperryville.Va. 22740. CCLC annual auction The Child Care and Learning Center will hold its eighth annual Fall Auction and Party on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue in Washington. An admission fee of $20 includes food and libations. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for refreshments and browsing in the Tag Sale Room, bidding on silent auction items and getting a close look at the items up for live auction at 7 p.m. Cemetery cleanup Nov. 8 Everyone is invited to join in a general cleanup day for Sperryville Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 9 a.m. Bring whatever tools that may be of use in cleanup and trash removal. Refreshments provided. Free Clinic open The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local branch of the Fauquier Free Clinic, operates on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month at the Rappahannock County Health Department in Washington. The next one is Oct. 29. Those in November will be on Nov. 5 and 19. Patient registration is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For further information, call 675-2525 or 347-0394. Yoga classes Sun and Moon Yoga Studio continues fall Yoga classes at the Belle Meade Bed and Breakfast Schoolhouse on FT Valley Road, (Route 231) until Dec. 21, (except Thanksgiving day). Drop-ins are welcome. Fees are $10 per class if attending more than six sessions: $12 for drop-ins. Classes are held from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Mondays, taught by JJ Gormley and 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, taught by Mary O'Meara. The first session is free for new students. For more information, call Mary O’Meara at 825-1215 or etnail maryomeara@earthlink.net. Lifecasting class Rappahannock County High School Art teacher, Joy Sours-, will teach Lifecasting on Saturday, Nov. 15 through the Adult Education Program. Lifecasting creates life-size life-like sculptures through the use of molds and plaster. The artists create molds using their own hands, feet, or faces. The sculptures preserve the natural beauty of the body and, if the artist chooses, can be posed to create intriguing or amusing yet useful works of art such as bookends, candleholders, etc. Anyone interested in learning Lifecasting can pick up a registration form at either the school, library or the kiosk in Washington. For more information contact K Adams. Acut Education Coordinator, at RCHS 987-8575 . \ Sufi dance postponed The Sufi dance scheduled for Friday. Oct 24 at rv Washington Town Hall has been postponed, to F'vv*y Nov 21 from 7 to 9 p m. J

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Call 540668-6164. NEAR TOLL ROAD-1BR, 1BA, CAC, W/D, parking. Lg. yd. Pets ok I $1,100/mo with utils. 703-728-8456 PURCELLVILLE- NEW LUXURY TOWNHOUSE. Gorgeous 2 car garage TH in Purceltville Ridge. Short term considered. 3 fin Ms - deck & FP. $1925 MO. Call Tom @703648-1870 RENTING YOUR APT? We can help you! To advertise please call 703-777-1110 or 540347-4222 for more details. V-,LEESBURG- BRAND new deluxe condo end unit. 2 MBR, 2BA, kit, LR, FP, scenic views, $1195/ mo. Avail. Immed. 703-327-5202. RESTON N. condo$1,300. 2BR, 1BA, FP, balcony, W/D, closets, trees, walk to shp. ctr. 703-860-4497 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 L 4 Rentals I [** Condo* J STERLING: BRIGHT & Sunny, gar., end unit TH, 2 BR, 2 BA. Great location! $1395. Jina Moussavi 703-7597784 Lona & Foster. STERLING, VA (Dominion Station)- 2 Ivl, 2BR, 2.5BA. W/D, W/l closet. Avail now. $1,250 + Utils. 703-729-6147 A MIDDLEBURG Quiet farm setting, views, 2 BR. immaculate rambler. New appls, W/D. Lawn/ snow care inci. 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LARGE 4BA, 25 BA house with oil heat. 2 car garg, office w/ outside entrance Located on farm near Delaplane, V/f $1700/mo, refs & deposit required Additional workshop available on site for $500 per month. 703754-8873 (M-F, 8-5 ask for Mary) ADS WORK Call 540-347-4222 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES' SHOW!!! 200 TABLES! Dulles Expo Center Exit 53B 1-66 Oct. 24-25-26, Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4. Adm: $5 daily, $9 weekend, under 12 free Guests: Cal Ripken Jr., Eddie Murray, Srooks Robinson, Jim Palmer, John Riggins, Patrick Ramsey, and more!!! CSASHOWS.com Ph: 540-456-6877 Collectors' Showcase [oo R*nt*1* 1 Houms I LEESBURG 5BR, 3 5BA, almost new home, in Evergreen Meadows, $2100. Coldwell Banker Allen 703-777-9433 LEESBURG- NEW THs. 3 & 4 BR, 3. 5 BA, home office, 1 car gar, w/o bsmt. Owner/ broker. $1795 & $1995/mo. 703-779-8210 MANOR HOUSE, formal LR, 9 BRs, 5 FP, 5BA, swim pool, on 490+ ac farm. $3500; 8-stall horse barn w / paddocks, riding ring. $1200 or Field & run-in for 2/3 horses; Also: 3BR house, BA upstairs,$1 200/mo 540743-6994 or 540-7436525,540-743-1202 fax. MIDDLEBURG AREA - Historic cottage on farm, compl. turn., 1BR, 1BA, W/D, gas fpl, heating/AC, all utils inc. except phone, dish antenna incl. Refs req. Weekly cleaning svc incl. Avail. mid-Nov. Email: poorhousefarm.com. Contact 540554-2511. 1 MILE FROM Middleburg, quaint 2BR cottage, W/D, CAC, pari turn, call evenings, $1200/mo, dep & refs 540-687-5442. 5 MIN. from Warrenton 4BR, 2.5 BA, MBR suite 1st floor, LR w/ fireplace, Lg country kit. w/skylights. full bsmt., W/D, detached 2 car garage on 2 acres. Avail. 11/15. $1700 + deposit. Call 540-3494715 after 5pm PURCELLVILLE- 2 BR. 1 BA, 1 tvl. home on (arm. $775/mo. Cooper & Co.. 703-777-3609. Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 m Rentals ^ Housas t Rappahannock Rentals • 3BR, 2BA log cabin with spectacular 360 degree views + 17 acre lake near Sperryville. $995/mo Recently renovated • 3BR, 2BA, charming house on quiet co road near Amissville, pond access. $1250/mo • Fabulous Victorian brick manor house on farm near Woodville. $2500/mo Call: Philip Strange Montague Miller & Co. 540-825-3300 RAPP’K CO. BOSTON, beautiful 7 ac., clean 3BR, 2BA, new kitchen. Nopets. $1100/mo+ util. 804-747-3499, 6-9 PM. RENTING YOUR APT? We can help youl To advertise please call 703-777-1110 or 540347-4222 for more details. STERLING: SPACIOUS & bright. Available now. Lg. yard, 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 tvl house, F-rm w/ fpK 2 car gar. W/D, no crime! Near school. $1695. 703-803-9621. WARRENTON, Old Town 2 story home, 2BR 1BA, LR, lg. Kit, pantry, wash/dryer, front & back porch overlooking yd. $900/mo. No pets. 540-347-4871. WASHINGTON, VA 2BR, 2BA, whirlpool, lg porches, 21 acres, gor geous views Avail 2/1/04. $1375 + sec. dep. 540-675-1010 This Could be Vour Ad' Call 540-347-4222 [nn RwW* ^ 1^* Hmhn J WESTERN LOUDOUN, Need a rental from $1200-$1800? Call Nancy L & F Relator 703-431-0223 or 540338-3451 WINCHESTER: (East of). Clean 3BR, 2BA, appliances. A/C, smokefree, JJ050. Call 540722-2676. Kwitate 44 Mobile Home* V---y 14X70 MOBILE HOME In park in Bealeton. 2BR, new furnace, new deck, storage bldg., excellent condition. $700/mo + dep. Rent month2 month. 540-635-4939 ANNANDALE: 2 Ig. BR, Ig. LR, full BA, priv. ent. Close to FFX hospital. $890/mo + util. 703966-2888 CENTERVILLE: Furn. rooms, all util incl. Near I-66, Rt.28/29. N/S v hshld. Avail immed. /'03-631-3698 Iv msg. RESTON: SOUTH Lakes area. Large priv room, ground fl of Reston TH. Furn, priv BA, small frig. & kit priv. Reston amen. N/S/pets. $585 incl utils. 703-476-6391. We’ve Got Northern Virginia All Wrapped UP! Times Classified. Call Today! 540-347-4222 f 7> , .. Lots & Acreage ^tyi LOTS REl£4^ 1st Come, 1st Served! 1 Day Grand Opening Sale-Saturday, Oct. 25th ^\A\ f^NVflWr 1 available ^ N 'a/ /A/s price! f High elevation, I commanding views. A STEAL! I uon t miss this GRAND OPENING & your opportunity to own land in prestigious Ashton Woods; the only mountain paradise with direct access to the new 4>laoe Corridor H highway! One Day Only! —No one else has It! $3,000 OFF - plus, PAY NO CLOSING COSTS! \Enjoy the LOWEST Land Finance Rates Ever! Limited Times Available! CALL NOW for early appointment! 1-800-888-1262 tandinwv.com ASHBURN- LUXURIOUS Live-in style, very clean & freshly painted TH w/ room for rent w/ closet & full BA. $500/ mo. 703-475-7545. NR. BERRYVILLE, Lg. 1 Br bsmnt. apt. Priv. ent. W&D, ref./sec. dpst req. Pets welcome. $600. 540-955-4760. RESTON to share T/H w/ 2 males, MBR w/BA Avail. $580 incl. utils. Call Roger 703-6203292. SELLING YOUR HOUSE? We can help you! To advertise please call 703-7771110 or 540-347-4222 for more details. SHARE A HOUSE w/ 1 other adult. Private BR & BA, N/S $700/mo. + Vi util. Purcellville (in country) 540-338-5490. /Rental* Townhou*** ASHBURN FARMS- 2 BR, garage. $1300/mo. Open house. Oct. 25. 15. 20372 Birchmere Terr. 540-338-2104, leave message. CASCADES-Garage end unit- 3 Ivl, 2BR, 2BA, Bay windows, deck, W/D. $1,395/mo. Short term lease avail. Call Jina 703-421-0226 x221 F HERNDON: Fabulous gar TH w/3 fin. Ivls, 4 BR. 3.5 BA, Fpl., tow paint, hdwd firs Over 2,000 sqft. $1800. Melanie Coughlan703-435-5325 Lona & Foster LEESBUi 3/ EXETER: Super TH w/ garage. 3BR, 2.5BA, new carpet. fresh paint. Bright & open. Deck. No pets. $1500/mo. Laughlin Realtors 703-356-7227. LEESBURG: LUXURY townhouse in preferred location, easy access to Greenway. Three levels, with garage. 3BR, 2.5BA, 2 level deck, enclosed garden. Immaculate condition. No smoking, no pets. Rental $1650/mo. Call 703-779-2184. LEESBURG: 2 tvl TH for rent. 3BR, 1.5BA, new carpet, very conv. loc. by shop ctr. $1050/mo. + utils. $600/ dep. Pets extra. 703-542-6104. LEESBURG- 2 NICE rooms w/ new carpet. Located at 234 Meadows Ln. MB, $450/mo. Other, $350/mo.+util. Call 240-409-6198. LEESBURG • SHORT term, N/S 3BR, 3 '/2 BA, ' 3 fin. Ivl w/ bump-outs, Ig deck, no pets, $1700/ mo. 12+ mo's = $1500 703.906.1241/856-0580 Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 PURCELLVILLE - TERRIFIC - 3 level end unit with garage, W/D, $1390/mo, inc. mowing & pool privlgs. Cooper S Co. 703-777-3609. RESTON, NEAR Town Ctr, schls a public trans. 3BR, 1 Vi bths. fenced in front/bckyrds, upgrades. $ 1500/mo + util/water. Vicki: Days: 202-307-9380. Eves 301-483-6685. Will accept section 8 STERLING- BEAUTIFUL 3 BR, 2 Vi BA TH. Very spacious. Exc. Cond. Only $1050/mo. for qualified applicant. 703723-3010. STERLING/ LOWES Is land, 4BR, 3.5 BA, cath. ceils, 3 fin. Ivls. W/D. fpl, full deck,fncd-in yd. Grt neighborhd. 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Gain instant equity. Must see! Must sell! Call now toll free 877280-5263 x661. Fauquier Times-Democrat ADS WORK Call 347-4222 Legal Notices NOTICE OF INTENT TO MAKE APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals for the Wakefield District. Any person in the Wakefield District interested in applying for this vacancy, which has a five-year term commencing immediately, should submit a resume to the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office no later than October 31, 2003. Resumes should be mailed or delivered to the Rappahannock County Circuit Court, 238 Gay Street, P. O. Box 517, Washington, VA 22747. Diane Bruce, Clerk Rappahannock County Circuit Court 10-23-03 #533507 ----- Financial/Mortgagas Building Materials BeWHT NEW PRODUCTS for FALL! Battery Packs - fryjjj Drill/Driver Kits • i?M) §;]£© Heavy-Duty Hammers - fryifl 5»'3DD Variable Speed Sander - yjjfy i) ]?!) t Much More! 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Your Ad Could be HERE Call Today 347-4222 490 Hotlo— BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Sections 170-59,170-60, and 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing at their regular meeting on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2003 AT SEVEN-THIRTY IN at the Rappahannock County Courthouse, Washington, Virginia, on Monday, November 3, 2003, at 7:00PM to consider the following permits: Application for Extension of Personal Wireless Services Facilities Use Permits PWSFU Perm! 001-0601 PWSFU Pern* #01-0602 PWSFU Perm! #01-0603 PWSFU Perml #01-0604 PWSFU Perm* #01-0605 PWSFU Perm! #01-0606 s PWSFU Perm! #01-0607 Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 199’ monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as “Amissville Fire Hall") on Tax Map 32A, Parcel 1-6, zoned “A'-Agricultural, located on Lee Highway in Amissville, Jackson District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. Application by Sprint PCS to construct an 80’ monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as “Nicholson Slope”) owned by Eugene W. and Evangeline F. Nicholson on Tax Map 32, Parcel 7B, zoned “A”-Agricultural and “C"-Conservation, located on Lee Highway in Amissville, Jackson District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. Application by Sprint PCS to construct an 80’ monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as “Eastham Slope") owned by Louise Fletcher King Eastman on Tax Map 22, Parcel 28, in the Mulky Mountain Agricultural & Forestal District, on Ben Venue Road in Washington, Jackson District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 90’ stealth silo Category 2 facility on property (referred to as “Rose Hill Silo") owned by Thomas B. and Aney M. Massie on Tax Map 20, Parcel 49, zoned “A"-Agricultural, located on Lee Highway in Washington, Hampton District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 90' stealth silo Category 2 facility on property (referred to as “Miller's Silo") owned by D. Brooke and Ann Miller on Tax Map 29, Parcel 9, in the Haskell Agricultural and Forestal District, on Lee Highway in Washington, Hampton District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code Application by Sprint PCS to construct an 80’ monopole Category 4 facility on property (referred to as “Welch Slope") owned by Arland F. Welch on Tax Map 21, Parcel 35, zoned “A"Agricultural and “C"-Conservation, on Zachary Taylor Highway in Flint Hill, Wakefield District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. Application by Sprint PCS to construct a 100' stealth silo Category 2 facility on property (referred to as “Huntly Silo”) owned by Arland F. Welch on Taj/Map 5, Parcel 16D, zoned “A'Agricultural, qpr Little Long Mountain Road in Huntly, Wakefield District. Use allowed and regulated under Article XII, Section 170-108.1, et seq. of the Rappahannock County Code. These County permits require that construction begin within one year of the date on which they were issued. The Applicant requests an extension of this period due to the fact that Federal approvals necessary to begin construction have not been received. 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New signing class offers silent speaking By Anita L. Sherman Rappahannock News Staff Writer There’s a new foreign language class offered this year at both Fauquier and Liberty high schools. There’s not a lot of writing involved and there’s no complicated verb conjugations or subtle inflections to master. What is necessary is a flexible hand, coupled with some creative non-verbal expressiveness. It’s 7:30 a.m. and time for first block at Fauquier High School where 16 students sit ready to sign. First-year teacher Joanie Cassese quizzes the students on familiar words as she describes them with her hands. “I did not make these up,” laughed Cassese as she made a squeezing motion with one hand. “Milk,” chuckled the students. Taking her right index finger, she made a twisting motion high against her cheek. “Candy,” they laughed. “I think historically it’s because candy was associated with cavities,” added Cassese, as she next extended her hands in front of her, palms up, and slightly pulled them back and forth. “Want,” came the ready answer'from the group. After going over several I--- —i Inspiring\ TfiangfiU by Randy Minter THE SACRED CORE OF LIFE Spirituality is an awareness of the sacred core that underlies everyday life, which helps many people deal with the hardships of life. While doctors and scientists were once reluctant to recognize any connection between spirituality and medicine, findings over the past decade have compelled many of them to take a second look. Among the convincing evidence is one study that showed that death rates were lower than expected before an important religious holiday. This suggested to researchers that faith might have postponed death in these cases. It has also been found that patients undergoing open-heart surgery who received strength and comfort from their religion were three times more likely to survive than those who had no religious ties. Loss near a time of holidays can be particularly challenging, not only the first year, but every year after that happens. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we are sensitive to your needs as a family when you are dealing with grief. We are good with logistical details, with handling the service, and offering support. We’re at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. Call 347-3431. “To touch the soul of another human being is to w alk on holy ground." ~Stephen K Covey vocabulary words, Cassese divided the class into pairs to go over simple conversations, and then she set up two chairs in the center of the room. “It’s time to come to the hot seat,” said Cassese as she called up one pair at a time. “I want a soda pop,” signed Jessica Haley. “Over there near the school,” answered her partner, Brandon Thomas, who has also taken three years of Spanish. “I hope to take signing in college as well,” said Thomas, who sees himself involved in politics, perhaps majoring in public administration. “It (sign language) would come in very handy.” Sophomore Clayton Ashby, who wears a hearing aid, is delighted with the school's new offering. “I’m glad that they have this class,” said Ashby, who has been deaf since he was 16 months old, when he had meningitis. “I want an advanced diploma and it's hard for a deaf person to hear the subtleties of Spanish or French," said Ashby, who enjoys a design computer class and playing the drums in the school’s jazz band. Ashby has been sharing his class handouts with his grandmother. “She teaches preschoolers at Fresta Valley and now they are learning to sign,” he said. Freshman Linda Maharidge sat opposite her long-time friend, sophomore Nell Davis. “We like it a lot,” giggled the two girls who admitted to signing to each other during volleyball practices. Taking her right hand and running it gently up and down her left arm, Maharidge said, “Slow down. It’s one of the first signs we learn ” “It's so easy to put together,” she added. “She makes it so much fun,” said Davis of Cassese. The two girls had been biking recently in the countryside of West Virginia. “We stopped and were able to sign with a man who was deaf,” said Davis. ‘That felt good.” Both girls plan to continue not only their friendship but perhaps a business partnership in the future. “We’d like to run a farm,” grinned Maharidge. “You know, offer therapeutic riding.” “And signing as well,” added Davis. Another student, Melissa Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Yayoi Ayukawa IT’S ALL IN THE HANDS: Sophomore Clayton Ashby tells his partner where he can find a soda pop in the American Sign Language class at Fauquier High School. K 1883 Manor House 4 bedrooms, 3 and one half baths and five fireplaces in an outstanding setting three miles from Washington, VA. 75 acres improved by guest cottage and traditional farm outbuildings. Fantastic views of the Skyline Drive and Mount Marshall. Numerous springs and creeks fenced for cattle but easy horse conversion. First time offered since 1961. Owner financing possible. $1,300,000 Post and Beam construction 3 Bedroom 2 and one half baths on 25 secluded acres convenient to 1-66 and Marshall VA. Fireplace, cathedral ceilings, wrap around deck with gazebo. Full basement with stone walls and tile flooring. Work shop/single car garage. Board and batten exterior 3 levels lots of windows. $390,000 435 acres near Hume VA fantastic views, lake and bold stream. Sale subject to VOF easement Principals only. For Rent Completely renovated Manor House 6 bedrooms and 6 baths. Six stall stable ample paddock space for six horses. Extremely nice unbelievable setting. $4800 per month. Call for details. Piedmont Real Property Jay Miller, Broker 540-270-6166 LAUREL MILLS STORE - CIRCA 1875 Dreamed of owning a working Country Store? This store has clients and character. Nestled in the Foothills of Rappahannock County the property has been renovated upstairs and downstairs. Apartment is located upstairs with 2BRyi.5BA. A beautiful stonewall/brick floored space in lower level with separate entrance suitable for additional commercial shop or studio. $349,500 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 n 540-987-9243 © Sam Snead, Broker Amy Sloane Timbers: Emily Taylor: Lee Dillard: Linda Baldwin: Dulcida Estrada^/ 540-987-9336 540-987-8668 540-987-8019 540-675-3564 540-987-3326 54p-825-4300 N Whitsett, was pleased to be able to sign with a customer at her part-time job at Subway. “I look forward to coming; it’s a blast,” said sophomore Lauren Robertson, who has taken Spanish in the past. “It’s so much easier, there are no verb tenses. A lot of it is common sense. Taking American Sign Language will fulfill the language requirement necessary for an advanced diploma. Cassese teaches one class at Fauquier and then travels to Liberty to teach two classes. “I started it all,” smiled Cassese. She is a recent graduate of George Mason University where she got intrigued with American Sign Language after taking other foreign languages. “I hope to be able to expand the program and add a levelthree course,” said Cassese, who noted that many colleges and universities accept American Sign Language as a foreign language requirement. Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently in the Rappahannock Circuit Court Clerk’s Office: Vicki Laing Peterson and husband to Vickie Laing Peterson, 8.3054 acres, Jackson District. Vickie Laing Peterson to Victoria Laing, 8.3054 acres, . Jackson District. John M. Sherwood to Valerie S. Ford and others 148.7152 acres, 27.9443 acres, 50 acres. Deed of gift. Clarence Dwayne Jones to Thomas E. Davis and wife, Twin Falls .705 acres, 1.253 acres, Wakefield District. $210,000. Shirley C. Baldwin to David H. Dike, 5.5515 acres, Hampton District. $55,000. Robert J. Clatterbuck to Samuel J. Foreback, life estate conveyed. Mountain View subdivision Lots 17 & 18. Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Rodney A, Simpson and wife to Mary E. Githens, 17.7108 acres, Wakefield District. $475,000. Earl Judy Jr., and wife to Paul W. Komar and wife, Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. $212,500. Dowing W. Hitt and wife to Terry C. Robey and wife, two acres. Stonewall District. Deed of gift. Timothy G. Smith to Dan Mendell III, 270 acres, Wakefield District. $1,395,000. Margaret M. Williams to Cordanis General Contracting LLC..5492 acres, Wakefield District. $26,000. Everett Jackson Estes Jr., to Everrett Jackson Estes Jr., and wife, 3.0761 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Everett J. Estes Sr., to Everett Jackson Estes Jr., and wife, 2.1927 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Gary M. Wallace and others to James H. Wallace, 1.853 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Ruth O. Freeman to Ruth O. Freeman, 4.913 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Francis Daly to David G. Carney, two acres, $239,000. Obituaries Charles Cave Sr. Family in Sperryville Charles Roy Cave Sr.,76, of Stanley died at his residence. Mr. Cave was bom Aug. 13, 1927 in Dark Hollow, Va. to the late Elza A. Cave and Lula Breeden Cave. He was a furniture maker for 24 years with Keller Manufacturing Co. Mr. Cave was preceded in death by two brothers Nelson Ray Cave and Earl B. Cave and two sisters, Efiie Ryder and Edith Virginia Gordon. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Seal Cave of Stanley, one son, Charles R. Cave Jr., of Stanley and two brothers, William Edward Cave of Stanley and Glenn Leo Cave of Sperryville. Additional survivors include three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held BEAUTIFUL mountain hideaway on 27 acres adjoining the Shenandoah National Park. Hiking trails and abundant wildlife are all part of the enjoyment of this 3 bedroom 2 bath contemporary mountain home. You will love the close proximity to the Town of Washington yet the only sounds you will hear are the birds and the wind. Lovely woods surround the home, allowing Mother Nature to do all the yard work. Watch the parade of wildlife march through and the seasons changing over valley and mountain views extending for miles to the distant horizon. Rich heart pine floors in the living areas with beamed wood ceilings soar to a loft that is an ideal study or retreat. $495,000 CLASSIC farm hou^Jrw|^he^tfM^^l|^^^(d acres with 3 bedrooms and uUImUmKi VvPral outbuildings. $173,000 ESCAPE to a small horse farmwift^fr^addsyOrA ffTin shed with power and water. Vmwnolintlmwews. Large master suite with loft office. POPLAR RIDGE - 156 acre retreat outside Washington, Va. Hiking/riding trails wind through mature forests adjoining the Shenandoah National Park along mountain streams, past open pastures, surrounding inspired lan^^etBfcunds. The cedar shake and native stone main residenc<fij®^^J*rindoor-outdoor living with stunning views over the Vflginia countryside to distant mountains beyond. The home is rustic yet refined with abundant light throughout. The restored historic guest cottage sits over-looking a deep water pond perfect for swimming;and fishing. $1,8 Million Alan Zuschlag «<?* Specializing in Rappahannock County Farms 5. Estate'; River Farm - Beautifully updated farmhouse near Laurel Mills in a pristine, private setting that has everything. Luxurious appointments abound in this five bedroom, three bath home that is wonderfully suited for entertaining largt i|NnrnroNTnArx ler frontage on the Thornton River on a| U>1)tK CONTRACT under a vop conservation easement. Board fenced pastures, wooded trails, and mountain views, together with a four stall barn with an artist’s studio and loft space above. Ideal hunt box, weekend retreat, or year ‘round home. Thornton Hill Hounds territory. S975.000 Brookkill Form - Stunning panoramic views of the Blue Ridge and spectacular frontage on the Hazel River make this 48 acre Boston farm an unforgettable equestrian property. The four bedroom, three bath main residence has a private master suite with spa bath and exercise room. Extensive indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces. Heated pool, six stall stable, run-in shed, outdoor riding ring, board fencing in all paddocks, woodland riding trails. Two bedroom guest/tenant house. Rappahannock Hunt Territory. SI,900,000 For an appointment to view these properties contact Alan Zuschlag at (540)937-6124 or alarKufarms-esLnes.com www.farms-estate8.com Armfield, Miller & Ripley, Inc. Real Estate www.annfieldmillerriplcy.com Sotheby’s International Realty www.sothebysrealty.com Armfield, Miller & Ripley. Inc. is the exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty listing agency _for Rappahannock County_ Help Preserve Rappahannqck County Place Your Property in Conservation Easement Today Oct. 15 at The Bradley Funeral Home, Inc. in Luray with Pastor John K. Burke officiating. Interment followed at the Bethlehem Cemetery, in Stanley. Memorial contributions may be made to Rockingham Memorial Hospice, 235 Cantrell Avenue, Harrisonburg, Va. 22801. Dolly M. Hitt Born in Sperryville Dolly Marie Hitt, 70, of Haymarket died on Oct. 17 at Prince William Hospital. Mrs. Hitt was bom Jan. 30, 1933 in Sperryville to the late Lester Boot Jenkins, and Fannie Jenkins Fincham. She was a homemaker and a member of Little River Baptist Church. Mrs. Hitt was preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Woods. She is survived by her husband Clarence E. Hitt of 50 years, two daughters, Bernice Austin of Gainesville and Shirley McIntosh of Aldie and two sons, Frank Hitt and James Hitt, both of Haymarket. Additional survivors include two brothers, Willie Jenkins of Page County and Lester Boot Jenkins of Maryland, five sisters, Mary Lee Luber of Savage, Md., Helen Jenkins of Fairfax, Shirle^ Bailey of Haymarket, Virginia Dudley of Manassas, Lucy Beavers of Woodbridge, and Katie Hampton of Florida, 14 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. A funeral service was held Oct. 22 at the Moser Funeral Home Chapel in Warrenton. Interment followed at the Sperryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Little River Baptist Church, P. O. Box 223, Aldie, Va. 20105. Gladys C. Moore x Bom in Flint Hill Gladys Clark Moore, 93, of Warrenton died Oct 16 at the home of her daughter . Mrs. Moore was bom March 22,1910 in Flint Hill to the late Omer and Mattie Clark. She was retired from Kann’s Department Store after 23 years of service and was the oldest member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by two brothers, Aubrey and Walvet Clark and two sisters, Rosa Payne and Lucille Blosser. She is survived by one daughter, Martha Mae Giles one sister-in-law and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Oct. 21 at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Warrenton with Rev. Waldron Rosheim officiating. Interment followed at the Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas. Memorial, contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 6194 Dumfries Road, Warrenton, Va. 20187 or to Hospice of the Rapidan, P. O. Box 1715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. '»

Sperryville to put on ‘spooktacular’ evening By Nancy Ostinato Special to the Rappahannock News Sperryville business owners offer an invitation to all for a special evening of fun for families on Friday, Oct. 31. The event is free to the public and promises to provide children with a safe evening of trick-or-treating and other Halloween activities from 5 to 9 p.m. Children may come in costume or may choose to be adorned for the holiday with face painting at the Sperryville Pottery from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Following this activity, both .the pottery and the nearby BlueRidge Artisans will pass out candy to trick-or-treaters. Scary sound effects and spiders that glow in the dark will set the stage as children sample local cider at UnCommon Sense and then head on down the street to Ann’s Mountain, Garden for a Halloween candy treat. A must attend event is the Sunnyside Farms Haunted Fruit Stand, complete with costumed revelers to direct the festivities which will include mystical tarot readings. Be sure to enter your pumpkin into their carving contest for a chance to win a gift certificate to one of their new shops. The celebration at The Old Sperryville Bookshop includes scarecrow making, candy, Halloween stories and a chance to win the newest Harry Potter book by guessing the number of candy corns in a jar. Halloween stories for younger children will begin at 7 p.m. while the more spine- tingling tales for the older children will start at 8 p.m. Bring along an old shirt and a pair of pants to use in making your own scarecrow. Refreshments for the event, provided by the merchants of Main Street, include free hot dogs and Frito Lay chips. These will be served under the awning in the parking lot of the old hotel across the street from the bookstore. The business owners in Sperryville believe that navigating Main Street for this event should be easier with the addition of the new sidewalk, however, they would like to remind everyone to please drive carefully for the safety of the children. Pumpkin carving A Pumpkin Carving Contest will be held on Friday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 5:30 p.m. at the front of the Washington Aits Building on Gay Street, the location of the Extension Office. Bnng your carved pumpkin. Pumpkins will be judged in the following age divisions: 5-8 years, 9-12 years, 13-16 years and 17 years and . older. Categories in the divisions will be the scariest, the funniest and the most original. Winning pumpkins will receive a nbbon, and recipients will receive a special “sweet" surprise. For more information, contact the Extension Office at 675-3619. Halloween party Noel Johns and her friends at Trinity Episcopal Church are hosting a Halloween party on Friday Oct. 31 in the parish hall from 6 to 8 p m. All preschool and elementary age children are invited. Youngsters will be treated to apple bobbing, a Monster Mash cake walk, fortune telling and Halloween bingo Prizes will bo awarded for best and most creative costumes. Hot dogs, drinks, and chips and Halloween candy treats will be provided. Haunted firehouse The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company once again hosts its Haunted Firehouse. Friday Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov, 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. Also on Saturday the neighborhood is invited to an Open House front 2 to 5 p.m. featuring live bluegrass, an air rescue helicopter landing and tour at 3 p.m . free blood pressure checks and fire and rescue exhibits along with the Ladies Auxiliary's delicious hamburger and hotdog bag lunches. Drop bv for fun and fnght. Amissville party The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will host its Annual Halloween Party on Oct. 26 at 6:30 pm Come dressed as your favorite character for the costume contests. Prizes and refreshments will be served. Donation are greatly appreciated. Contact Sandy Carter at 937-4218 for more information. Pickin Party: fun for all The Hackley’s Country Store Pickin Party was an evening under the stars one recent fall night with several musicians providing the entertainment. Over 10 pickers from Rappahannock and surrounding counties came together and entertained a crowd who enjoyed fresh-baked pizza and hand-dipped ice cream as they listened to some great music. The Amissville Ruritan Club held a 50/50 raffle which was won by Sheriff Larry Sherertz. He donated his winnings back to the Amissville Rurifan Club for use in its community activities. PICKIN PARTY: From left, Jerry Curtis, Dude Settle, Howard Haynes and Dave Hall provide entertainment at Hackley’s Store. Above, Beth Pratt plays the clarinet. Neighbors New state hunting laws are a must for county hunters Fur bearer hunting season began Oct. 15 for opossum and raccoon. You may hunt bobcat and fox beginning Nov. 1. Make sure you pick up a copy of the new regulations when you get your hunting license. There are some interesting new state-wide changes for the 2003-2004 season. Some such changes are: opossum, rabbit and raccoon season has been extended through March 10; a special archery season to hunt bear and a four-day muzzle loading season has been established (Nov. 11-14). There are some new laws concerning hunting with dogs. Remember, first time hunters are required to t$ke Hunter Education classes. Nearby classes are held in Warrenton, Madison (Ross Castleton * V By ROSE REED ■ ] 967-8005 ■«. ; Shifflett, 540-948-6887) and Front Royal (Jhme^ McManaway, 540-635 7630)y The early special archery season for deer began Oct. 4. Game can be checked in at Laurel Mills Store, our local game checking station. Happy hunting, Castletonians! Give me a “holler” if you have any news for this column. See MORE NEIGHBORS, Page B10 Times Community Newspapers. Call 540-675-3349 with news tips. Picker Jerry Curtis entertains the group gathered at Hackley’s. Photos courtesy/Hazel Zinn-Day Woodville - Architect-designed 5400 square foot home with soaring ceilings and stunning views of the property's two ponds and Shenandoah Park's mountains More than 40 large windows truly bring the outside in. The spacious and unspeakably beautiful sunroom with its designer fireplace and panoramic views is perfect for year-round living and entertaining. The home's special features include copper roof and gutters, designer flooring, high-end kitchen equipment including large Sub-Zero, 14 skylights and 7 banks of architectural glass brick, three lovely fireplaces, hearths and stained glass created by local artisans. 3zone heating/cooling systems augmented by the passive solar design ot the home, Ethernet wiring, Verizon-engineered high speed Internet, and a media room wired for flat screen TV. The 82 park-like acres offer professional landscaping, stone and cedar pergola, privacy, trails, fields, water and woodland. 4board oak fencing in front and side, and approximately 10 acres of pasture for horses. The 20x24 ft. storage building with 3 bays could be converted into a barn. This lovely home has been built and maintained using only the finest materials. Owners will consider selling with less acreage. Located on one of the most private and prestigious roads in Rappahannock County. $1,375,000. 540-675-7171 www.rouvhcclcr.com / rc 1st 617 Zachary Taylor Highway Flint Hill, Virginia 22627 Q! Sharp Rock V ineyards - New Listing Well established vineyard winery and country estate located on 24'.'acres w/ 1860's home, winery, bams. 2 cottages and vineyard. All equipment, business and wine inventory included. Great as an estate property or serious wine operation. SI.690,000 195 Piedmont Ave. - New Listing Handcrafted log clapboard home situated in the town of Washington bn 1 i- acre, 2/3 finished with 2.000 finished sq. ft. As is. $395,000 Bean Hollow 171 acres located between Flint Mill and Washington. Frontage on Jordan River with numerous streams running through the property. Mixture of gentle slope and elevated building sites. All hardwoods w-ith new roads through property. $990,000 Fox Flight - Located on the edge of the village of Orlean 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 fora 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 i - acres farm located in Rappahannock County with incredible mountain views. The 4200st home has 5 bedrooms, 5-12 baths and has been. completely restored with all modern conveniences. Other improvements include IS stall stable, barn, riding rum. 5 fcnced-paddocks and in-ground swimming pool. $1,500,000. Finally Farm ‘ 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 Pohci with great How. $869,000. Contact Justin H. Wiley (540) 672-5603 Hughes River House - New Listing Comfortable 4 HR.. 2 HA. home in Slate Mills. Spacious Great Room with field stone fireplace, adjoining deck, cozy country kitchen, new appliances, large dining room, full basement, garage $219,000 Contact Cheri Woodard: 540-987-9080 ' cfwoodard rt earthlink.net m. Fran ardy Inc Re iALTORS 332 James Madison Hwy Culpeper, Va. 22701 Rush River Lodge Nestled in the Blue Ridge near Washington, VA in Rappahannock County near Shenandoah National Park. Approximately 20 acres and two attractive structures. This woodland setting contains the former ski lodge with six bedrooms and 4 baths, modernized with custom krtchen and large deck. The West wing has a large living room with cathedral ceiling overlooking the indoor pool as well as 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 4-car garage. Approximately 75 miles from the Beltway. $895,000. Creekwood Lovely 4BR/BA country estate with 2BR/2BA guest house. A very large master suite with double walk-in closets, his and her sinks, and French door to deck and skylights, recessed lighting, stained glass window, solid wood doors, very nice winter mountain views, storage shed, landscaping $699,000. MAGICAL 27 acre 3 house property needing work. Ideal property for sharing country life with others. One gracious old manor farm house w/solid wood craftsmanship, one 2 BR solar house w/separate screened living porch and one charmingly renovated 4 room cottage. Serene privacy plus a secret garden! $561,800 FOREST SETTING Enhances charming and deceptively large rambler with walkout & 2 car garage on 5 acres. Living room, dining/den combination, large kitchen, 3 br/3ba w/spacious master suite + lower level w/extra BR and living area. Lar^€ deck, mature trees & great creek. $298,500 l Co»nmitmen to Excellence N 540-675-1373 RealEstateIII.com/washington.html For Visual Tours

Fall bonfire celebration, sing-along set for Oct. 31 Novum Baptist Church of Reva Way has scheduled its second Fall Bonfire Celebration for Friday, Oct. 31 to begin at dark. There wall be a camp fire singalong, roasting of marshmallows and hot dogs and good family fellowship. For further information call Pastor Jeff Light or his wife Theresa at 987-9523. Hazel Delph returned home from University of Virginia Hospital on Wednesday and is improving from surgery. Mark Bragg of Culpeper spent the weekend in the Joe Peregory home on Castleton Ford Road. Our condolences go out to the family of Robert Wayne Simpson, who passed away at his residence in Hampton last Tuesday and was laid to rest Monday in Culpeper National Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Cemetery Robert grew up in Boston, the son of well beloved parents. Dallas Sr. and Pauline Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory. Joseph and Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin, Michael, Crystal and Jacob returned home last Friday after a week’s vacation in Orlando Fla. spending the time at the Orange Lakes Resort in Kississimmee and while there visited family members from Mauertown, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sponaugle who were also vacationing and spending their week at the Oasis Lake Resort in Orlando. Joseph and Michael attended the grand opening of the Kississimmee Rodeo Arena. Jerry Mills and daughters, entertained at their home on Friday evening with a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Mills. A large number of family and friends were present. Saturday Mrs. Mills was entertained at dinner at the Bavarian Chef in Madison accompanied by Mr. Mills, Mary, Rebecca and Jennifer Peregory. Kellie and Karla Bragg spent the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregorv in Front Royal, where on Saturday Joseph Peregorv joined the group for a belated birthday dinner in his honor. Our friends of the Bnghtwood Ruritans will have their roast beef dinner at the Ruritan Building Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. with the menu consisting of roast beef, potatoes, green beans, applesauce and all kinds of desserts. For a good meal don’t miss this one. Sympathy goes out to the family of Grace Brown Maguire, who at 99 years, passed away last Saturday at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was bom and raised in Boston, the daughter of the late John and Emma Fincham Brown. The public is invited to attend Deacons and Deaconess day this Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. at Nazareth Baptist Church, Route 707, Boston, with special guest Rev. Milton Branch, choir and congregation of Antioch Baptist Church in Culpeper. Prayers are coveted for Nancy Fincham who is a patient at University of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family. Our friend in Sperryville, Lisa Dodson entertained with a luncheon on Saturday. In addition to her family other guests were Barbara Ryalls and Bobby Knighton of Troy, Va. and Leanna Wharton. Mabel WTebb, a former resident of Castleton who now makes her home in Nokesville with her son, Charles and family was honored Saturday afternoon with a surprise party at Nokesville Presbyterian Church in celebration of her 85th birthday. While in this area she was a member of Black Oak Church and those from the church in attendance were Ada Smith. Julia Sisk, Owen Cubbage and Harvey Tharp. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier spent last weekend in Hagerstown, Md. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Bobby and Sue Hamm on Tuesday and Clinton and Cathy Covington on Wednesday. Massanova Pentecostal Church held its Fall Party Friday evening, consisting of skits, games, hayrides, food and fellowship. Clarks and houseeuests attend Apple Festival in Syria Lewis and Dorothy Carroll of Pow hatan spent Friday until Sunday with Edward and Ruth Clark on Fodderstack Road. Saturday Edward and Ruth Clark and their houseguests. Lewis and Dorothy Carroll attended the Graves Mountain Apple Festival in Syria. They were joined there for a picnic lunch with Bobby and Tansy Frazier of Castleton. Lisa Settle of Culpeper and Carla Settle of Syria. All enjoyed the crafts and blue grass music. Saturday night Edward and Ruth Clark and Lewis and Dorothy Carroll visited with Bobby and Tansy Frazier and Keith Settle in Castleton. Happy belated birthday wishes to Cathy Lane of Aaron Mountain Road Castleton who had her day on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Visitors on Sunday of Edward and Ruth Clark were Kenny Miller of Stafford, Sarah Brown, Amanda Brown and son Malik. We are glad to hear that Billy Smoot of Fodderstack Road has returned home after being a patient for several days in Martinsburg West Virginia Hospital. Happy birthday to Bob Amos of Flint Hill who has his day on Thursday, Oct. 23. Kenny Miller of Stafford and Sarah Brown had dinner Saturday night at South Street Grill Restaurant in Front Royal. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night so you won’t be late for your appointments on Sunday. Ruby Dwyer of Sperryville was a Thursday visitor of Mrs. Addie Keyser and Virginia Cloud. Charles Clark of Manassas was a Monday visitor of Edward and Ruth Clark. Visitors of Marilyn Bailey on Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jones of Gainesville. Have a great week. Washington By RUTH CLARK <75-3608 Candidates’ forum to be held in Amissville A candidates' forum will be held at the Amissville Fire Hall for the candidates of Jackson District on Oct. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. Candidates for School Board and Board of Supervisors will be given three minutes each in which to reply to questions asked. At the end of the forum candidates will be available to talk to attendees. If you need further information call 937-3401. The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will host its Annual Halloween Party on Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Come Amissville By AMY HITT _937-3401 dressed as your favorite character for the costume contests. Prizes and refreshments will be served. Donation are greatly appreciated. Contact Sandy Carter at 937-4218, for more information. The Amissville United Methodist Church will hold its Harvest Party on Oct. 25. The children’s party for ages up to 12 will be at The Lazy S Llama Ranch on Waterford Road from 3 p.m to 6 p'.m. There will be hayrides, petting zoo and bonfire. Contact Faye Smoot at 937-4828. The Youth Harvest Party for teens 12 and older will be at the Oliver’s home on Viewtown Road from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact Donna Oliver at 937-4760. Donations of goodies will be greatly appreciated. Fire Department holds Haunted House The Flint Hill Fire Department will have a Haunted House at the fire hall on Friday evening, Oct. 31. An open house and Country Festival will be sponsored by the fire department on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary will serve hot dogs and hamburgers and special music will be provided for the event. Plan now to bring the family and attend the festival. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a m. followed by Sunday School Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR •987-8136 at 10 a m. Bobby and Stevie Weakley of Fredericksburg were recent visitors of Ranny and Polly Aylor. Bill, Joanne and Elizabeth Welch motored to the Wayside Inn at Middletown on Sunday. The Community Breakfast was held at the Flint Hill fire hall on Saturday morning to benefit The Shop with a Deputy Program. Our prayers to all those on the sick list. Elizabeth and Joanne Welch attended the Annual Trinity Episcopal Church House Tbur on Saturday and attended the tea at the Middleton Inn. They had lunch at the Cafe in Washington. 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