Rappahannock News, February 7, 1996

48th Year, No.6 16 Pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1996 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Major Rick MacWelch began his work at the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office Feb. 1. MacWelch Brings Training to Job By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer February 1 was officially Rick MacWelch’s first (Jay as Chief Deputy/Investigator in tie Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office. Rappahannock residents may remember a photograph of him with “Riskee” the " bloodhound which ran in the Rappahannock News when he was part of a team that searched for Roy Wayne Sisk who escaped while being led to jail last ... November. At that time, Major (as he is now called) MacWetch was employed by the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, and had no idea that within a couple of months . he .would be working for the '* Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office. Sheriff Gary Settle said that he interviewed six or seven people for the position of Chief Deputy/Investigator, and took a month to scrutinize who would be best for the county. “He comes highly recommended from his peers and co-workers and has a high clearance rate,” said the sheriff, adding that Major Mac Welch brings with him experience in public rela' tions, such as DARE and the Explorer program, which exposes kids to law enforcement and gives them a feel for r what the job is about. He is very. impressed with how community oriented ■Major Mac Welch is and says he is very interested in working with the public. Major Mac Welch ran a grain and cattle operation with his dad before joining the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, and they Still have 50 cattle. Major Mac Welch said he always had in die back of his mind to be a policeman, and made that career move when his dad retired in 1988. When he first joined the Fauquier County Sheriffs Office, he took on general assignments, “handling anything that came in,” he said, larcenies, burglaries, assaults or rapes. He. became an investigator in July, ' 1993, and has worked several big cases in Fauquier, including the Aleasha Jones murder case last Sepkeiftber. fa that case, the*, alleged killer has been arrested and is In jail awaiting trial. Four peopJfe were recently See MacWelcb, Page A-? Dumpsters To Close j Landfill To Be Open All Week By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer On a 3 to 2 vote the supervisors approved a motion to close the dumpsters at Huntly and Scrabble as soon as possible but definitely by June 30. . It took three tries Monday afternoon for J ’Hampton District representative Mike Massie to formulate a motion that could gamer the needed three votes, but an amendment to also eliminate * tipping fees for commercial haulers persuaded Piedmont District representative Charles K. "Pete” Estes to join Mr. Massie and Jackson 'District representative Ron Frazier in the vote. Stonewall-Hawthom District representative Robert Anderson and Wakefield District represehtative Hubert Qilkey voted against the motion. The Huntly dumpster site is in Mr. Gilkey’s district. The Scrabble site is in Mr. Anderson’s. The Board of Supervisors later voted to have the landfill near AmissviHe open seven days a week once the dumpster sites are closed. Mr. Massie originally moved to close the Huntly site March 15 and to close the Scrabble site July t unless it was fenced and manned. His motion also included a requirement that County Administrator john McCarthy bring to the March meeting an estimate of the cost of providing a trash truck to go on Saturdays to Chester Gap to pick up trash. Mr. Massie said he would support the trash truck only if it cost less than keeping the Huntly site open. Mr. McCarthy was also supposed to bring a recommendation for new hours at the landfill which Was to be open seven days a week. Mr. Gilkey questioned providing a trash truck only in Chester Gap. “What would you do about the people in Flint Hill, in Washington?” Mr. Gilkey asked. Mr. Massie said they could go to the landfill; He acknowledged that it is a long way from Chester Gap to the landfill, and said the trash truck would be a way to ease their situation until a'central site for a compactor is opened, ' vv *' < f t *‘I don’t think we will find a central Site until l the dumpsters are shut down,” Mr. Massie said. “We’ve been lucky nobody has been hurt.” He said there are problems with fires in the dump ster and there are aerosol cans in the dumpsters that can explode. | Mr. Gilkey said, “It would be a hard sell tq say the trash truck would only go to Chester Gap; People in Flint Hill will wonder why the trucl^ would pass through and not stop.” j “Maybe the truck is something that every* body would want, and it’s something we can’t do,” Mr. Massie said. ! “I’ve said I’ll be willing to close them if wd get a central site. I know when we close theni there will be a lot of unhappy people. There will be more unhappy people if we say a truck will gd to Chester Gap and everybody else has to go to —. —. 1 I„ . I ‘I don’t think we will find a central site until the dump* sters are shut down. We’ve been lucky nobody has been hurt.’ : -— Mike Massie; the landfill,” Mr. Gilkey said. “My position is we pay one way or the other,” Mr. Frazier said. “We pay to keep them open and have a contractor pick up the trash. We can drive to a store and buy the items that generate the garbage. We can pay once a week or once a month or once a year in the tax bill. Until I see a better plan, I support Mr. Massie’s plan. The dumpsters put a lot of out of county trash in the landfill. This is not a greater inconvenience for the citizens of the county than Culpeper.” V-v Mr. Estes stud be pays to share a dumpster service provided by a commercial hauler. He said he and others like, hirn.argjjayiflfi. twice because they fmy thenauler who incftaaeshis charge to hover tipping fees arid that pay aa taxpayers tq have the dumpster sites serviced. * See Dumpsters, Page A-7 Higher Speed Limits Bill Defeated in Senate Committee AMY DREWER Capital News Service RICHMOND — A bill authorizing the Virginia Department of Transportation to increase maximum speed limits throughout the state came to a screeching halt as the Senate Transportation Committee killed it with an 11-4 vote. Sen. Kevin Miller, R-26th District, was a member of the minority that favored the defeated bill. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Emmett W. Hanger, R-Mt. Solon, would have raised maximum speed limits to 70 mph on the interstate system and 60 mph on non-limited access highways having foyr or more lanes, including routes such as 211. Maximum spe^d for all other state primary highways would have been set at 55 mph. Sen. Hanger defended the bill before the committee Thursday (Feb. 1) in its public hearing on the issue. “The bill itself does not increase the speed limits,” he said. “It authorizes VDOT to decide accordingly where the maximums should be increased.” These new limits, Sen. Hanger said, would return Virginia to the limits it had before 1974, a year in which concerns for conservation and fuel efficiency caused federal authority to take control in establishing speed limits. Last year, the federal government returned to the states the power to set their own limits. Some states including Montana and Wyoming raised their limits to 75 or higher. VDOT and the Commonwealth Transportation Board set what they considered appropriate speed limits after they conducted studies of traffic flow and roadway conditions. Sen. Hanger said this bill would continue that process. Opponents of the bill, however, spoke strongly against the measure, saying that the increase would raise insurance premiums statewide and increase deaths resulting from car accidents. “increasing speed is going to mean increasing crashes and fatalities,” said J. Christopher LaGow, a Richmond attorney representing Nationwide Insurance. Steve Oesch of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety agreed with Mr. LaGow. “Not only will the number of crashes increase,” he said, “but the energy and severity of those crashes will increase.” Henry Jasne, representing Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, said the law cannot make human bodies more durable. “My two major reasons for not wanting this bill to pass are my 4year-old son and my 12-year-old daughter who travel the roads of the commonwealth every day,” he said. In an emotional testimony, Theresa Rankin, a member of the Northern Virginia Head Injury Associatibn, related her personal experience as the survivor of an accident. See Speed, Page A-7 Old Rag Bulletins School Information Information on school closings and changes in the high school athletic schedule caused by winter weather is available by voice mail at 987-9316. Government At A Glance • Water and Sewer Authority, 7:30 p.m., f, Thursday, Feb. 8, Courthouse. V • Architectural Review Board, 7:30 pm., Thursday, Feb. 8, Town Hall. • VDOT information meeting on » Sperryville bypass, 4:30-7 p.m., Monday, £ Feb. 12, RCHS auditorium. • School Board, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, RCES library. • Planning Commission Public Forum on ; farming, tourism, business and jobs, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, Amissville Fire Hall. • Washington Town Council, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, Town Hall. Park Rescues Lost Hikers Six hikers entered the Skyline Drive on foot at 11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2. They disregarded the deteriorating weather conditions; including snow and forecasts fot subzero temperatures and were uncertain of their destination when they began their hike to a backcountry cabin. At the time the Skyline Drive was closed and it was 25 degrees and snowing. When the hikers realized they were lost at 3 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, they used a cellular phone to call the park for assistance. Park rescue teams responded. They located the hikers and brought them safely out of the park at 8 a.m. on Saturday. This rescue was costly, and the safety of park personnel involved in the rescue was also a concern, said Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Bill Wade. “This type of rescue has occurred far tbo often this year and in the past several years,” he added. “Park users need to take more personal responsibility for their actions. “Additionally, in.years of diminishing budgets, visitors need to understand that the park can ill afford to spend precious financial resources on rescues of this type,” he said. Supt. Wade urges people to enjoy their winter visits to the park, but be aware of weather conditions and forecasts and use good judgment. Weather conditions and forecasts are available at the park’s information number at (540) 9993500. Hills and Bams Rappahannock News Stall Photo by Cindy Mahan Before Friday night’s storm snow had been retreating in Harris Hollow.

* r . " '" - * * , > ' ~ istrict Court Docket The following cases were heard in Rappahannock County General District Court on Tuesday, Feb. 6: Daniel P. Cashman, trespass to hunt, dismissed. Jerry Compton, trespass to hunt, continued to March 19. Denny Fincham, trespass on post ed property, continued to Match 19. David E. Foy, take doe/closed season, $100, suspended, $49 cost. Anthony W. Rudzinski, trespass to hunt, dismissed. Floyd Self, take doe/closed season, continued to March 19. Walter Curtis Stuart, trespass to Weather Causes Wrecks By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Two traffic accidents occurred in the county recently due to the snow and ice. On Jan. 29, Hugh Ramirez, 23, of Front Royal was driving on Route 729 in Flint Hill when his car slid off the road after hitting a patch of ice, according to an accident report filed by Deputy Chris Williams of the Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Ramirez was not injured. Last Friday evening about 6:30 p.m., Matthew Scott Benson, 24, of Richmond, was southbound on Route 522 in a 1992 Ford when he lost control on the snow-covered road and struck a guardrail. The accident took place .8 mile south of Route 604 near Woodville. His vehicle sustained . $2,000 damage and $10 damage was done to the guardrail. The accident was investigated by State Trooper C.M. Moore, who did not charge Mr. Benson in the accident. No injuries were reported. Last Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. a 1993 Nissan 4-door operated by Jonathan Faulconer, 19, of Culpeper, ran off the left side of the road near the intersection of U.S. 211 and 211 Business in Washington and struck an embankment. Mr. Faulconer was not injured, but his vehicles sustained $8,000 damage. State Trooper Mike Woodard charged Mr. Faulconer with reckless driving.. On Sunday at 4:47 p.m. a two-car accident took place on Route 630 near Foster’s Packing House .7 miles west of U.S. 522 in Flint Hill. Michael L. Ramey, 40, of Front Royal, driving a 1988 Ford pickup, hit a 1990 Subaru station wagon driven by Tyler M. Townsend, 24, of Vida, Oregon, when they met at a sharp curve on Route 630. Mr. Ramey was eastbound and Ms. Townsend was westbound.. Neither was charged in the accident which was investigated by State Trooper Sean Knick. Both drivers .received minor injuries but did not require a trip to the hospital. Mr. Ramey’s truck sustained $800 damage and Ms. Townsend’s station wagon had $4,500 damage. A 1985 Nissan pickup owned by Billy Breeden of Luray was vandalized on Jan. 29 while parked at Massie’s Comer. Mr. Breeden reported that a window was broken in his truck, but did not report anything missing. Jeannie Jenkins of Route 645, Amissville, reported that a gas grill was stolen from her yard. The case is still under investigation, according to Major Rick MacWelch of the Sheriffs Office. An aggravated assault case and an alleged assault and batter case are both being investigated by Major MacWelch. Victims in the cases have yet to decide whether to press charges. A summons was written on Jan. 29 for an RCHS student under the age of 18 for possession of tobacco. Kirk Campbell, who has property on Piedmont Street in Washington, reported last Friday that a VCR, stereo and television were taken from his house. The burglary is under investigation, according,to Major MacWelch. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUBLIC FORUM Please join your neighbors and the County Planning Commission for an Open Forum on the subjects of: FARMING-TO URISM-LOCAL BUSINESSES and JOBS in Rappahannock The Forum will be held at the Amissville Fire Hall on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:30 pmj ITPBil Yes! Please enter my new subscription to iRappaftatmocfe JJetos J Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock. .$19.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S.$24.00/yr. NAME_ ' _ ADDRESS_ '__ CITY-----STATE_ZIP_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: The Rappahannock News (ISSN #'s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 22186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Second class postage paid at Warrenton, Va. and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere in US. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747. hunt, dismissed. Malcolm Wayne Sutphin Jr., trespass to hunt, continued to March 19. Robert Edward Amos, curse and abuse, continued to May 21, obscene language on phone, continued to May 21, fail to keep peace, continued to May 21. Todd Ashton Frazier, grand larceny, reduced to petit larceny, $64, make restriction, 12 months, 3 to serve, grand larceny, reduced to petit larceny, make restitution, 9 days, suspended, $64. ' Lawrence William Cross, drunk in public, $25/34. John Wesley Leake, malicious wounding/firearm, possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, shoot intb occupied vehicle, possess firearm, continued to March 5. Aaron Wayne West, drunk in public, not prosecuted, possess alcohol under age, $29/25. Lleywood Morse, hunt over limit, continued to March 19, hunt without game tag, continued to March 19. Praveen Bhaskaran, 52/35, not prosecuted, drive suspended/revoked, $500, $400 suspended^ jail six months, suspended, operator’s license suspended 60 days, $49. Matthew Lyle Lacy, improper driving, $50/29. Gregory Hugh Heflin, reckless driving, fail to maintain control, dismissed. David Mark Ajidreoni, 68/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, $29. Mark Anthony Atkinson, 70/55, $45/29. Magdi Badawy, 80/55, continued to March 5. Charles Troy Baker, reckless driving, driver inattention, reduced to improper driving, $25, suspended, $29 cost. Susan Jane Barker, 71/55, continued to March 5. Frederick Weston Beahm, 68/55, reduced to deffective equipment, $25/29. Craig Franklin Bockey, drive without headlights, $30/29. Kelly Dawn Burke, expired registration, $25/29, no operator’s license in possession, complied with law. Timothy Claire Colgan, 78/55, continued to April 2. Theressa Lynn Compton, 70/55, continued to March 5. Wayne Michael Corbin, reckless driving, driver inattention, reduced to improper driving, $25/29. William Ben Denekas, 72/55, $30/29, seat belt violation, $25. Keith A. Dennee, 68/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, $29, expired inspection, dismissed, $2, no registration in possession, complied with law. Dixie Davis Dodson, 68/55, $39/29. Tony Dewayne Dodson, 70/55, $45/29, seat belt violation, $25. Helene Combs Dreiling, 68/55, $39/29, no registration in possession, complied with law. Thomas H. E. Drinkwater, 72/55, $51/29. • Sheila Roberta Eldridge, 69/55, $42/29, expired registration, $15/2. William Harry Farland, 71/55, $48/29. Pamela Fitzgerald, 70/55, $45/29. Todd Ryan Garber, 74/55, $57/29. James Thomas Gardner, follow too close, sent to driver’s improvement class, $29. • Stephen Jay Grafcser, 74/55, $57/26. , Daniel Sheldon Hamilton, 69/55, $42/34. Eugene T. Hudak, 70/55, $45/29, seat belt violation, $25. Jason Michael Johnston, 70/55, dismissed, $29. Alexandra Kost, 70/55, $45/29. John E. Lindsey, expired registration, $25/29. Jeffrey Kenneth MacNelly, 70/55, reduced to deffective equipment, $25/29. Thomas Messina Sr. 71/55, contimled to March 5. , Rosemary T. Mullany, 68/55, continbed to March 5. Janerbynn Payne, 74/55, reduced to deffective equipment, $25/29, seat belt violation, $25. Jeffrey Scott Shenk, 68/55, * $39/29. Theresa Blaha Smallwood, reckless driving, 75/55, reduced to 74/55, $57/29. Mary Elizabeth Smith, 70/55, $45/29. John Henry Spaulding, 74/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, $29. Sonne Elisabeth Tafoya, child restraint violation, $50. 1 Public Hearing: Amendments To Rappahannock County Code Subdivision Requirements for Hydrogeological Testing On Wednesday, February 21, 1996 at 7:30 P.M., the Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of two amendments to Section 147-21 of the Rappahannock County Code, relating to the subdivision of land and hydrogeological testing requirements. The amendments are as follows: Amend §147-21 D. (1) A [a] (1) by replacing “each of which is less than five (5) acres in size” to “any one of which is less than five acres in size”. Amend §147-21 D. (1) A [c] (3) by changing “twelve hours” to “forty-eight hours”. All interested persons are jnvited to attend and to make comment. The proposed amendments shall be taken up at a Public Hearing by the Board of Supervisors at their meeting, on Monday, March 4, 1996 at 7:00 P.M. at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia. BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator Notice Of Proposed Changes To The Town Budget (General And Water System) Please take notice that the Town Council of the Town of Washington, Virginia will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 14, 1996 at 7:30 o’clock P.M. in the Town Hall on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia for the purpose of considering proposed changes to the Town’s present Budget in both General and Water System categories. The majority of the budget amendments are the same changes advertised for public hearing on January 10, 199§; however, due to minor changes in the proposed Budget amendments advertised for January 10, 1996, and the desire to show more clearly the relationship of the Budget amendments to the currently approved Budget, the Town Council chose to readvertise the amendments. Citizens wishing to make their views known are invited to attend the Public Hearing and participate. A summary of the proposed amendments to the Budget is shown below. A detailed comparison of the current Budget and the proposed Budget is available for inspection at the Town Office at tire comer of Gay and Calvert Streets, during normal business hours. Respectfully submitted by Franklin B. Reynolds, Jr. Attorney for the Town of Washington, Virginia INCOME: FEMA Gram Franchise tax Adephia Grant-Fire Department Transler from Retained Earnings EXPENSES: Administration: Computer Supplies. Software Equip leases Copier/Computer Franchise tax reimbursement (Bank) Professional Capital Expenses: Contract Services Town Lighting Capital Reserves: Replacement of Assets Water Reserves Contributions: Celebrations Fund A Fireworks Fire A Rescue Town Brochure General Fund: General Fund Maintenance: Flood Damage repair Approved Consolidated Amended Consolidated 400 00 S S 19.900 00 S 6 600 00 $ _^ L. 1236000 S _I— i_ 4 200 00 t 8.000 00 S 10,640 00 8.700 00 3.000 00 3 000 00 22.450 00 2.100 00 T,500 00 2.950 00 24,300 00 7.850 00 10,000 00 4.550 00 11 000 00 |_1.360 00 3.240 00 8.100 00 Old‘Cabin? Rappahannock Newt Staff Photo by Cindy Matan This building in Tiger Valley rests quietly in the snow.r, County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: Jan. 29: 6:55 a.m., sickcall, Route 635, Fauquier County, Chester Gap VFD; 12:30 p.m., sickcall, Route 666, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Feb. 1: 8:52 a.m., possible stroke, U.S. 522, Culpeper County, Castleton VFD; 9:58 a.m., vehicle Fire, U.S. . 211, Washington, Washington VFD, Sperryville VRS and Sperryville VFD; 11:11 a.m.,'chest pains, Route 611, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 11:28 a.m., chest pains, Route 638, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Amissville VFD. Feb. 2: 6:55 p.m., public service, U.S. 211, Business, Washington VFD. Feb. 3: 4:34 a.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; 4:14 p.m., false alarm, Route 647, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office this past week: ~ Jan. 29: traffic accident, Route 729, Flint Hill; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 749, Slate Mills; citizen requested assistance, 5 Trotter Lane; dog in cattle/shcep/poultry, 24 Grinton Lane; larceny — from vehicle, U.S. 2M, Washington; tobacco violation, U.S. 211, Washington. Jan. 30: public service, Gay Street Town of Washington; misdemeanor theft, Route 645, Amissville; intoxication, U.S. 211 west, Amissville; public service, Route 628, Flint Hill; citizen requested assistance, Route 622, Gid Brown Hollow; gas theft, U.S. 211 east, Washington; citizen requested assistance, Route 211 west, . BenVenue; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 628, Flint Hill; civil problem, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. Jan. 31: intoxication, Route 707, Slate Mills; suspicious person/vehi cle/incident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; £ijil problem, Route 612, Sperryville. Feb. 1: information-general, U.S. 211, Amissville; aggravated assault — nonfamily, weapon, route 642< Viewtown; traffic accident, U.S. Zll*’ Washington; residence, Route 6&Q, Sperryville; harassing communication, Route 626, Castleton; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 211~, Washington; public service, Rdtfttt lOOl, Sperryville; family fights' Route 642, Viewtown Road. ‘3 "• < Feb. 2: information-general, UjS. 522, Huntly; information-general, Route 618, Castleton; burglaryw forced entry residence, Towit'oT Washington; traffic accident, UrS;. 522, Woodville; parking violation, U.S. 211 eastbound. ! Feb. 3: abandoned vehicle, U.S. 522, Huntly; public service, Route 628, Washington; stray dog, Route 628, Washington; criminal arrest warrant, Town of Washington; residence, Route 630, Flint Hill. Feb. 4: public service, U.S. 2H, Sperryville; stray dog, Route 7^29, Flint Hill; traffic accident, Route 630, Flint Hill; animal control free text, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; citizen requ6it$i assistance, Route 647, Flint Hill; citizen requested assistance, Route 628, Flint Hill. ‘JU ’1 Del Grosso - Completes x! Officers Basic Marine 2nd Lt. Michael De Grosso, a 1984.RCHS graduate recently graduated from the Marin!' Basic School at Quantico. J Lt. Del Grosso joined the Mariq Corps in August 1984. He is a 199 graduate of Virginia Tech. j PI CCADILLY LTD. Waterford5 crystal EVENT Begins Saturday, February 10 80 MAIN STREET * WARRENTON 347-5300 ROUTE 630 Rappahannock County Proposed Highway Improvement Proposed Project: Widening and curve improvements to Route 630 from 1.13km (0.70 mile) west of the intersection of Route 522 to the intersection of Route 522 in Rappahannock County. * Plan Review: j Maps, drawings and other information concerning the proposal are available for you to see at both the Culpeper District office located at 1601 Orange Road (Business Route 15) just south of Route 3 id Culpeper and the Warrenton Residency office located at 457 East Shirley Avenue in Warrenton. By this notice the Department shows its willingness to hold a public hearing, if your questions and/or concerns cannot be satisfied. Written Request: You may request that a public hearing be held by sending a written request to the Resident Engineer, Mr. R. E. Moore, at the Virginia Department of Transportation, 457 East Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, Virginia 22186, on or before February.26,1996. Further Notice: ^ If a request for a public hearing is received, notice of time and place, of the hearing will be posted. Warrenton Residency: 540-347-6443 v. Virginia Dap art man! of Transportation W Device for the Hearing Impaired (TTY): 1-800-307-4630 ^ Project: 0630-078-187,C-501 !;

Snowy Woods i Rapp«h«nnock New* Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan ! Snow is melting in these woods in Gid Brown Hollow. L __' Mims Introduces Bills To Reduce Crime Rate ^"-RICHMOND — Focusing each year on criminal law reform, Del. William C. Mims, R-Leesburg, introduced 13 crime bills this session. ~^I’m focusing on three major areas this year — victims’ rights, the need to reform the juvenile law section of the (Virginia) code and to provide safe roa^s through the ignition interlock for DUI offenders,” Del. Mims said. 'M-One measure allows a court to require that a DUI offender’s automobile, be disabled until the offender can pa$$ a breathalyzer test. This could O.&Cur in addition to or in lieu of license restrictions. Parental Notification v Two bills requiring parental notification for anyone younger than 18 seeking an abortion were killed Thursday, Feb. 1, with a Senate committee’s 9-6 vote after an emotional pqblic hearing. In Spite of the vote Sen. Mark Ea/ley, R-Chesapeake, ‘ said he Relieves such a bill will pass this year on the House and Senate floors, v' . The Senate Committee on Education and Health heard a woman testify that she never knew her 13year-qld daughter was pregnant until she died following an abortion and “it was time to make funeral arrangements.” Sen. Richard L. Saslaw, DFairfax, pointed out that the Courts of Justice Committee just approved a bill that would allow 14-year-olds acQised of murder and rape to be tried Adults. Yet teens seeking abortions are being treated as children. Correction •*j» The last name of veterinarian Dr. Joyce Harman was mis-spelled in a headline and cutlines in last week’s paper. The Rappahannock News regrets die errors. | THE BOOKWORM new f Books Cards & Gifts We have Valentine Cards 1146 N. Main St., Culpeper (540) 829-6209 Mon-Sat 9-6 ' Slililili... ' V FOR - rai»i»ah awofk Bi^iilunlN & Regulara •« - O.M-Y ; An a thank you : ^ fur your support : $25.00 I'urrliaso ('ortiHralos #r£ available thru February 29 1 for just ' $20.00 Z Order as many as you like! bey can be redeemed by you ; or as a gift at anytime. tome in or call for yours today "T/ILK *■ acc*^**u -111 (Jay Street Washington, I t Of THf Town (i 7 5 - I H !l II “It seems to me that 14 and 15year-olds today are where I was at 18 in emotional maturity and street smarts,” he said, “Sixteen-year-old girls are much more aware of the ways of the world.” Last year’s parental notification bill never left the committee, and Gov. George Allen vetoed a similar bill in 1994. HOV Lanes Violators of the high-occupancy vehicle lanes on interstate highways will face stiffer penalties if the legislature has its way. A bill that promotes car pooling and deter drivers from illegally using the HOV lanes is headed for the Senate floor. The bill would raise the $50 fine limit to $100 for second-time offenders and to $150 and for third-time offenders. Each successive violation would increase $50. Third-time offenders also would see a demerit mark on their records, while fourth violation would cause ^three demerit marks. “As long as 1 have been in the legislature and as many bills as I have put in, the passage of this bill will probably give me more personal satisfaction than any other piece of legislation,” said the patron of the bill, Warren E. Barry, R-Fairfax. Drug Seizures Col. M. Wayne Huggins of the Virginia State Police reported that three of the largest drug seizures in the state’s history occuiTed in 1995. These seizures involved 400 to 500 • pounds of cocaine and 750 pounds of marijuana. He told the House Committee on Militia and Police that all of his troopers are receiving training to help them spot signs of drug trafficking. — By CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE p Amissville Beauty d Boutique Route 211 Perms *35 Tints *25 Frostings *35 Shampoo, Haircut and Blowdry *15 Haircut *8 Call for appointment or Walk-ins Welcome County Requests Flood Repair Help By SHARON KILPATRICK Bipp»fc»»—tk Newt Staff Writer With one project left to be done to repair damage from the June 27 flood the county is again applying for federal government assistance to repair damage from the flooding of Jan. 18 and 19 when rain combined with snow melt to again cause severe problems in Harris Hollow. Furthermore County Administrator John McCarthy told the Board of Supervisors Monday those areas where the federal government turned down stream bed projects requested after the June floods were precisely the areas that caused problems in January. ' Mr. McCarthy said, “It’s going to continue to happen every time there is a 10-year flood.” Mr. McCarthy said the bids on the final project, on Battle Run near the recently replaced Route 729 bridge, will be opened this week. VDOT resident engineer Robert Moore said the highway department will be applying for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for repair work caused by the most recent flooding. He said if it is not approved the cost will have to come out of road maintenance money. That repair work cost 4190,000, he said. > Jim Marangoni, deputy emergency services coordinator, reported on a meeting with VDOT officials after the special supervisors meeting following the blizzard. He said VDOT had agreed to add a southern route through the county to the list of priority roads to be cleared in a blizzard or following an ordinary snow such as the county had this past weekend. The route will include Route 729 to 618 and 626 coming out at scrabble. He said VDOT will also try to clear a route from Route 729 to 622 to U.S.211. He said VDOT will also place a high priority on clearing out driveways to the county’s fire stations and the road as far as the Castleton Community Fire Department, Mr. Marangoni reported. He said it will be necessary to explain to people why the clearing will only go to1 the fire department and not continue for the rest of the road. He said he found VDOT “very cooperative and willing to do everything to meet our needs.” He said VDOT will also include a request for a snowblower in next year’s budget, but that costs about $200,000. The supervisors approved the new secondary road improvements plan. In other action the Board of Supervisors: • Agreed to charge $200 for a copy of the book of maps for E-911. There are 120 maps in the book. • Learned that a maple tree in the courthouse yard has died and will have to be removed. • Postponed for another month appointing someone to replace John Borgens on the Social Services Board. • Approved a resolution to advertise changes to the subdivision ordinance to require that testing of wells for adequate water last 48 hours instead of 12 and that the amendments apply to a subdivision of five lots any one of which is five acres or less. • Thanked John McCarthy for his work on location during the fire at the landfill. Tourism Group Elects Officers The Foothills Travel Association, a sik-county coalition including Rappahannock which .promotes tourism in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, elected Bob Cunningham of Madison County to serve as President in 1996. Mr, Cunningham represents the Madison County Chamber of Commerce on the Board. Also serving as officers are Clifford Kiracofe, Jr., Communfty Editor of the Greene County Record, Vice President; Barbara Banner, Executive Director of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, Secretary; and Ed Reeves, proprietor of the MinuteMan MiniMall in Culpeper, Treasurer. Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties are represented by membership on the Board of Directors. Foothills promotes tourism in the region through publication and distribution of a full color flyer which features historic landmarks, wineries, outdoor opportunities, family-oriented events, scenic splendor and the many appealing shops, accommodations and restaurants in this unique area. , • ' ,•... §* The Association also holds regular meetings to acquaint members with the tourism assets of their neighbors and to encourage cooperative marketing efforts. I take this opportunity to convey my gratitude for all the kindness shown to me during the illness and death of my beloved husband. To all those who sent cards, flowers, food, your phone calls, visits and espcci prayers. There is no other way since the number is numerous. I want to especially say thanks to Melvin Jenkins for the wonderful attention he gave our cattle - also for opening our driveway to make it possible to get to UVA. To Mr. and Mrs. Roy lillis for driving us there at such an impossible time. To Mr. and Mrs. Ross Miller who left their home to care for ours while I was at the bedside of my husband. To Gary Settle, our new Sheriff whom we had never met, to come to our home and offer his condolences and any help I may need. To Rev. McKay for his friendship, kindness and impressive eulogy. To all the doctors and nurses who called to express their sorrow, to all those who embraced me at the funeral to wish me well - also to those who came by our home aTter the funeral to break bread together in his honor. To my wonderful sister-in-law, Ellen Hudson who has been with me through “it alf”. To Ellis Glasco who was with my husband with helping hands and love for so long and he himself went down with a serious illness only minutes after he had been by on Christmas Day. To him, I want to wish the best recovery possible. All this plus more has meant so much to me and proves love and kindness are the best medicine and will help me greatly on the rest of my journey. A heartfelt thanks to all of you and God bless you. Mrs. Woodrow Coughlin xi 1 WHIRLPOOL ELECTRIC DRYER MODEL LER4624DQ w ' ■ Rotary Controls ■ Large Capacity Drum ■ 4 Drying Cycles ■ 2 Temperature Settings ■ Gentle Heat System ■ Mini-Hamper Door ■ Extra-Large Top-Mounted Lint Screen ■ DURAWHITE™ Interior ■ Automatic DRY-MISER® Control RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP bperryvme, Virginia 540-987-8555 1 i Community Calendar Friday, February 16 • RAAC Movie, A Brief History of Time, documentary about Stephen Hawking, at The Theatre - 8 p.m. Sunday, February 18 • Annual Lions Club Bland Music Contest, at The Theatre - 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 22 • First Thursday Education Support Group meeting with School Board Chairman John Tole and Supervisor Chairman Hubert Gilkey on'school budget, at the Extension Office - 7 p.m. Friday, February 23 • Naturalist John Trott will present a slide show “The World of Virginia Birds”, at the Library - 8 p.m. ■„ Saturday, February 24 • “An Evening of Progressive Bltiegrass Music”' with the band Acoustic Outlet,.at The Theatre - 8 p.m. County Eyes Assembly By SHARON KILPATRICK lUppaluBMCk Non Staff Writer The county is having mixed results with its legislative agenda in Richmond, County Administrator John McCarthy told the Board of Supervisors Monday. , He said he had attended a subcommittee hearing on the bills that would overturn the county’s ban on the land application of sewage sludge. He said there was a large crowd of coal miners at the hearing and the bills were amended to take out provisions to use sludge on coal land, but the provisions for agricultural land survived and will be considered by the house agriculture committee Thursday. Piedmont District representative Charles K. “Pete” Estes and Wakefield district representative Hubert Gilkey agreed to go with Mr. McCarthy to Richmond Thursday to oppose the bills. Mr. McCarthy said there have been several stories in the Washington Post this winter about problems at the Blue Plains Sewer Plant, where most of the sludge that could be spread on Rappahannock land would come from. He said Attorney General Jaififes Gilmore has described Blue Plains as an “environmental disaster waiting to happen.” Mr. Estes said people should know that there is no disinfectant U<ed in the treatment process except the use of lime to raise the pH, and any bacteria or viruses that come into the plant can go out again in the sludge. Hampton District representative Mike Massie noted that when the county first started considering a sludge ban they were'told sludge could only be applied every five years, but now farmers are allowed to have it applied every year at the rate of 50 tons of wet sludge per acre oh land that will be used to grow com. He said that could lead to a large buildup of heavy metals. Mr. McCarthy reported that Del. Katzen’s bill to exempt the county from the state law that overturned the county’s ban on mobile homes except in mobile home parks was defeated. Del. Katzen’s bill to exempt the county from having to provide voting machines passed the House of Delegates 100 to 0 and will be considered by the State Senate. A new concern, he said was House Bill 70 that would put the county and many other counties under the provisions of the Chesapeake Bay Act. That could lead to many new burdensome regulations, he said. Up to now the act has only covered counties to the east of Interstate 95, Mr. McCarthy said. - Chairman Gilkey said, “That could create havoc in Rappahannock County.” Mr. Estes’ said the regulations , could be expanded “in years to! come.” .. | “That’s the .scary part,” said« ■ Jackson DifctriCtrepresenfative RonT Frazier. .j i McCarth# said there Will strong opposition to the bill once it * gets to the floor, but the committee considering the bill only includes, rep- •• resentatives from counties already ' affected. 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-Kappabanttocfe detestEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher Lou Hatter Sharon Kilpatrick Executive Editor Editor Barbara C. Wayland Ann Brown General Manager Account Executive Cindy Mahan, Staff Writer and Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock County $24 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1996 Dumpsters Again The decision by the Board of Supervisors to close the dumpster sites at Huntly and Scrabble without providing a convenient alternative is likely to come back to haunt the county. Not only is it likely to lead to increased roadside dumping gradually eroding Rappahannock’s beauty, but combined with the decision to eliminate the tipping fee for commercial haulers, it is not even likely to achieve the objective of eliminating out of county trash being put in the landfill. For years the supervisors have claimed that the dumpster sites, which are open and available 24 hours a day, are attractive to residents of surrounding counties. The Huntly site is convenient to people from Warren County and Fauquier County, and Scrabble is convenient for Culpeper residents. However, with tipping fees being charged in surrounding counties but not in Rappahannock, commercial haulers have every reason to seek to bring out of county trash in. There is a penalty for that. They can be banned from the landfill for a year, but to do that they have to be caught. Who is going to randomly search through bags of trash to find mail for someone who lives outside Rappahannock County? If such mail is found, can the hauler who dumped it at the landfill be identified? Another major casualty of this ill-advised decision is likely to be the recycling program. Hampton District representative Mike Massie, who pushed to get the dumpsters closed, has said several times that closing them will encourage the startup of local trash hauling businesses. But the people who haul trash for others are generally not interested in keeping it separated according to whether it is recyclable or not. People who pay someone else to haul their trash away will be less inclined to separately handle their recyclables. Mr. Massie’s frustration with keeping the dumpsters open is understandable. There is the risk that hazardous waste will be put in them. There is the liability that someone may get injured “dumpster diving,” and there is the invitation to outsiders to use Rappahannock’s convenience sites. For several years the supervisors have said they would close the dumpster sites when an alternative centralized site is developed. That site was supposed to take normal household trash and recyclables including newspapers. They have been looking for a location along the U.S. 211 corridor between Washington and . . Sperryville. Apparently no one has offered them land for this purpose, and they have not chosen to condemn any land. Mr. Massie said he did not believe a centralized site would be found as long as the dumpster sites are available. It seems even less likely that one will be found if the dumpsters are closed, but it is not easy to evaluate this situation. Most months the board votes to send the public and representatives of the press out of their meetings while they gather in “executive session” to discuss “the acquisition of real property for public purposes,” presumably land for a centralized trash location. Since the public and press are absent from these discussions, it is not possible to determine how seriously the supervisors have been seeking a solution. The decision to open the landfill seven days a week once the dumpster sites are closed is a good one, but it is no substitute for providing a place for people to take their trash and recyclables more convenient for most than the east side of Amissville. Letters Why Miss School? To the Editor: I don't understand why we don’t have school. We had a Scout meeting on Saturday, and all the parents got their kids there. If they can get to scouts, why can’t their parents take them to school? I am eight years old and don’t want to go to school all summer, and my mom and dad are worried I’m not getting a good enough education because of all the missed days. I think they should have a meeting to try and fix this problem. JACOB L. STILLEY Castleton Bypass 231 To the Editor: , We thought they were lying, but we’ve been proven wrong. “There is no plan for a Sperryville Bypass.” That was the word from Bob Moore, VDOT Resident Engineer, only a few years back, when many of us were engaged in a losing battle to prevent the “four-laning of U.S. 211” (the “Highway to Nowhere”) between the towns of Washington and Sperryville. What is proposed, folks, is a “Connector,” not a “Bypass.” Feel any better? No? I don’t either. A “Route 522 Connector” is now contemplated, and we who used the inevitability of a “Sperryville Bypass” unsuccessfully in an attempt to convince Sperryville business people to oppose the four-lane project must accept full responsibility for this latest threat to the county. Because you know the idea had never, until then, occurred to the VDOT engineers. ' Nor had it ever occurred to VDOT, until I naively suggested it at the public highway meeting in Culpeper, that such a bypass (“connector”) would be an additional incentive to southbound truckers from routes 17 and 522 to use the F.T. Valley Road (231) as a shortcut to Route 29 and- Charlottesville. My thinking, at the time, was that no one would want the F.T. Valley Road, which was shortly thereafter designated a “Virginia Scenic Byway,” to become a major trucking artery. Even without the bypass (let’s call it what it would be), there is too much truck traffic on 231. Although my house is a mile and three quarters east of that road, and separated from it by Schoolhouse and Juba mountains, the roar of heavy vehicles on an otherwise quiet night is reminiscent of the sound of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which is about the same distance from my Our Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan V Maddie, a Jack Russell terrier, romps in the snow in her yard in Tiger Valley. father’s house and which was the beginning of the end of the beautiful fanning country in which I lived as a boy in the ‘40s and ‘50s. I fled to Virginia in 1964 to escape all that, but it will happen here, too, if we are complacent. The F.T. Valley Road is not ah. appropriate highway for through truck traffic. There are sharp bends, steep hills, and bends and hills combined.. It becomes still less suitable for such traffic as it winds its way through Madison County. I can almost hear Mr. Moore, now: “There is nojplan for straightening or four-laning Route 231.” Right, Bob, but you might just build a parallel road — a sort of a “connector?” It’s interesting to learn that some of those who were so strongly in favor of the four lanes stand, now, quaking in their boots at the prospect of a bypass. And I was unpleasantly surprised by Pete Estes’s offer to sell his house on the comer to VDOT, “if they paid enough for it.” So much for historic Sperryville. That old house is certainly one of the most interesting in a town that has been declared something on the order of a “scenic village.” If that house goes, there might just as well be a bypass, for what the town would remain as a tourist attraction. Surely there are tourists who come to see, not simply to buy! But, I don’t think the effect of a bypass on Sperryville is really the most important point. Some say it would help the town by getting the trucks out. Others think it would hurt the town by diverting the tourist traffic. Whether or not the F.T. Valley Road becomes a recognized major artery, there will always be some heavy truck traffic coming through Sperryville. the problem boils down to this: How to get through traffic out of the center of town without encouraging an increase in that traffic, so that Rappahannock County’s highways do not become major corridors through the state, with concurrent development, congestion, and pollution. 1 JOHN CADWALADER, JR , Woodville Express Concerns To the Editor: If you are a concerned citizen, you need to express your concerns. On Monday, Feb. 12, VDOT will hold a public meeting to go over proposals for a Sperryville “connector” road for U.S. 522 and get input from citizens. Representatives from VDOT will be at the meeting at the RCHS auditorium from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Anyone concerned about this corridor should stop by the high school and express their concerns. ,VDOT will likely have a way to express your views in writing. If your concerns are to be recognized in future VDOT ■' planning, it is really important that you participate. A large turn-out is critical. The specifics of the Sperryville connector are of particular importance to the community as any change to the present traffic flow of U.S. 522 will affect the historic character, busines traffic, the serenity of the community and the potential for future expension. A Planning Commission letter dated May, 17, 1995, which the Board of Supervisors approved on June 19, 1995, specifically requests that VDOT not consider traffic changes in the county since there appears to be ho need at the present time. As president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP), I will express our concern that this VDOT meeting appears directly contrary to that letter. Any decision bn community by-passes should be proceeded with an approved community comprehensive plan that is developed with the full participation of the community, and any change made not be for moving traffic alone, but for accomodating the community’s many needs as well. It is our concern that any increase in traffic flow in the ITS. 522 corridor will lead to added through-county truck traffic. , ' Even more importantly the Planning Commission will hold a meeting the next day on Tuesday Feb. 13, at the Amissville Fire Hall. This 7:30 public forum will be the last of a series of three meetings that have been conducted to get citizen input to update the county’s Comprehensive Plan. The theme '.of this meeting will be “Fanning, Tourism, Local Business and JpbS'in Rappahannock.” Your ideas and con- | cems are important and will bi cdn- ^ sidered in revising'the plan. I ; RLEP supports this planning process and getting the citizens lof jhe county involved in this review and update. We helpejl with the original plan and will/"be available to assist with data and ideas fear this \ update. ' MARC MALIK Washington lU.l.IJ .. v: A By JOHN GOOLRICK I saw a lot of new faces on a recent visit to the Virginia General Assembly, but ended up that evening in a nostalgic session with some old friends from Raleigh Hotel days. The Raleigh, located at the foot of the capitol, was where I landed in a $9 a night room when I first started covering the legislature in the 1960s. Among other tenants were Tom Moss of Norfolk, now Speaker of the House, State Sen. Warren Barry of Fairfax, then a member of the House, Del. Vince Callahan of Fairfax and former delegate Garry DeBruhl who is now one of the state’s most influential lobbyists. We laughed about those times in SEAPCM1 vy the rapidly aging old hotel. If someone flushed a commode on the floor above you‘and you were taking a shower, the water might immediately turn from warm to icy cold. Suffice it to say that nothing in the Raleigh worked very well. Yet iit those days there was something of a fraternity atmosphere in staying there, and those occupants who were connected in someway with the legislature frequently pulled prac-. tical jokes on one another. The fact that three of those who were seated at the table are still public servants after all these years renewed my faith in Virginia’s system of a citizen-legislature composed of men and women willing to serve the Commonwealth for small compensation as part-time lawmakers. Unfortunately, those who belong now must sacrifice far greater amounts of time to do their jobs properly, and the drift toward a full-time legislature continues. While some argue that making legislative duties full time with full time pay might help avoid conflictlof interest between public duties and pDri: vate interests, that has not been Hie experience in those states whose legislatures are by any definition fulltime. So life in the legislature these days is not nearly as simple as those days when I resided at the Raleigh a few months each year. John Goolrich, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own. Report From Richmond By DEL. JAY KATZEN A bipartisan juvenile justice legislative reform package was agreed to this week by Governor Allen, Attorney General Gilmore, and Democrat Delegate Jerrauld Jones, Chairman of the General Assembly’s Commission on Youth. They key elements of the reform package include: • Juveniles 14 and older charged with very serious crimes such as murder and rape will be automatically tried as an adult in circuit court. • Judges will also have new sentencing options for juveniles between incarceration and release on probation, including boot camps. • Courtroom proceedings in juvenile court will be opened up to the public for felony crimes. This means the veil of secrecy will be lifted, and victims and family members of victims will no longer be excluded from juvenile proceedings. This cooperation between parties for such a critical reform package is both encouraging and monumental. Monumental for obvious partisan reasons, but encouraging to see legisla tors earnestly working together towards a common goal, bridging ideological and philosophical chasms with the common good. As we approach crossover weekend, I have the pleasure of watching many of our bills move their way through the chambers. While others have yet to be introduced, Fauquier’s tax map legislation (HB 604), Rappahannock’s paper ballots (HB 606), and Warren county’s Fresh start legislation (HB 1211) are shuffling their way through to approval. Statewide initiatives awaiting Senate approval are the designation of November as Amefican Indian month and a resolution to form a bipartisan committee to study the composite index formula. On behalf of the Virginia Farm Bureau, 1 introduced three property rights initiatives this week: HB 1208, HB 1209, and HB 1210. House Bill 1208 would prohibit the commonwealth or governor from accepting real property (land) if the grantor has not provided for funding and maintenance of the property. House Bill 1209 was a “truth in easements” bill, requiring that conservation easements disclose the limitations and obligations created in the easement. House Bill 1210 would ensure market value compensation when a law or regulation diminishes one’s property value by, more than 20 percent. I am proud to' introduce this legislation on behalf of Virginia’s farmers, as these are bills that restore fundamental rights to ownership of private property granted' by the Fifth Amendment in pur Constitution. Another piece of legislation on which I was proud to be a co-patron is' House Bill 1118 which would study guidelines for restoring the recitation of the pledge of allegiance to the American flag in our public schools. As the legislature begins to vote as a body on many different pieces of. legislation, if there is a bill you strong-] ly oppose or favor, 1 would appreciate, you input. My address is P.O. Box 406, Richmond, 23203, and the Fax number is (804) 786-6310. You can call my office direct at (804) 7866801*. " . ;

1Earlier Games Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Jason Baldwin tries for a basket against Brentsville. Photo courtesy of Naomi Smoot Meghan Fairbrotber prepares ta bump the ball. Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Jason Brown ducks as a Brentsville player dunks. Treanor Wins Cubs' Pinewood Derby; By LIBET PIERSON RippalMMock Newi Contributing Writer Cheers rang out from the Washington Fire Hall this past Saturday, Feb. 3, as Cub Scout Pack 123’s 1996 Pinewood Derby, races got underway. Dozens of scouts and their families gathered at the hall despite several inches of snow which had fallen the night before. Postponed once due to the January blizzard, the excellent turnout at Saturday’s Derby was especially encouraging to Cub Scout leaders. The check-in tables were busy as all entries were weighed and measured to make sure they conformed to the required specifications. The owners of underweight cars were given the option of adding weight to their entries to help speed them down the track. As each car was added to the tables in the “pit area” the array of colorful and creative paint jobs and body styles became increasingly impressive. A lot of thought, time and effort was put into this year’s derby racers. A small group of Tiger Cub scouts led off the races, followed by larger fields of racers in the Wolf and Bear dens. The Webelos 1 and 11 racers brought the total number of derby cars to thirty-four, a much larger turnout than for the 1995 races. The scouts raced against the other members of their dens with the fastest car from each den advancing to the Pack Championship race. Many heats were very close with the finish line judges having to discern quarter-inch differences as the Pinewood cars shot past. The task was made somewhat easier by the very individualistic paint jobs on many of the cars. Every scout expressed himself differently. There was a sleek black racer, a metallic blue car with flames, a pure silver “bullet” car, and a neon orange racer with tiger stripes as well as many other original designs. Winners in the den races were: Tigers — Sebastian LaPelch; Wolves — Andrew Treanor; Bears — Jacob Stilley; Webelos I — Henry Robertson; Webelos II — D.J. Frye. Now it vyas time to determine which was the fastest car in the Fire Hall. The top placing car in each den took part in a final series of races. The slower cars were gradually eliminated and the faster ones remained in for the next round. Cheers and applause greeted the announcement of the final placings. First place in the Pack Championship Race went to Andrew Treanor. Henry Robertson and his “Silver Bullet” took second place and Sebastion LaPelch was awarded the third place trophy. The enthusiasm and good sportsmanship displayed by the scouts and their families made the 1996 Pinewood Derby a resounding success. Congratulations to all the scouts Page Girls Defeat Rapp By NAOMI SMOOT Rappahannock New* Contributing Writer On Jan. 30 Rapp’s Volleyball teams competed against the Page County Panthers and lost. The teams also had two away games scheduled, one Saturday and one Monday that were both cancelled due to incliment weather. • During the first JV game against Page Summer Alexander served up a 2-0 lead for her team. Minutes later though when Robyn Kaye served an ace Page held a 7-3 lead. Rapp lost the game 15-7. In the second game Ashley made another point and Alice Gentry served five more points to give Rapp a 6-4 lead. The tvyo teams tied at 11-11. Page however got in four additional points and won the game. In the first Varsity game Angie Atkins made one point. She was followed by Sherri Lillard and Kierstin Kurr who made two more. Page won 15-3. Angela made the first point for her team during the second game. Courtney Mouro also served two more points and Katie Paratore made another. This put Rapp ahead 4-0. After this Page pulled ahead and won again 15-8. The girls are expected to host Clarke County at home Thursday in the last home game. Photo courtesy of Roger Piersor Cubmaster David Reidel releases the cars for the championsip race as Andrew Treanor and other cubs look on. who participated, every car was truly a winner! The next event on Pack 123’s schedule is the Blue & Gold Banquet to be held on Feb. 24 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School cafeteria. All scouts and their INCORPORATED y Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month I STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE/ 1wTues., 1:30 p.m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on the 2”° Tuesday of each month, we will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale Consignments Welcome. For Further Information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt. 55 PICCADILLY LTD. 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Panther Pause By BEcky GAlUqos ■ Getting on Track Only three days back from winter break and students at RCHS were blessed with yet another vacation which lasted over a week. After finally returning to what was thought to be the routine, students were presented with a major rain, “ and another day of missed school. The day that was wedged between snow and rain was anything but negative for RCHS. On " Thursday, Jan. 18, the School Board decided to eliminate the mid-term examinations for this school year. When students finally came back to school that following Monday, a sigh of relief filled the school hallways as each found out the comforting news. The School Board felt that it would take too much time to prepare for the exams. Furthermore, they realized the curriculum needed to move forward into the second semester instead of dwelling on things already learned. Much of the school faculty agreed with this decision, not to mention the contented student body. Although teachers generally ' agreed on the cancellation, some feel that exams are imperative. Exams are a time to bring every thing together that should have been learned in the semester. Students take ample time studying for mid-term examinations, due to their remarkably high percentage of the GPA score. Regardless of how strong the arguments, neither side could ignore the fact that school had only been in session 12 days in the month of January. Much time is needed to prepare for such tests. Neither faculty, nor students had an abundance of time remaining in the first semester to spend on taking the examinations. Despite determined Mother Nature, students and faculty alike are earnestly attempting to get back into the swing of things. Clubs are frantically organizing and planning events which will probably get snowed out. Besides the fact that the day of love usually brings with it bad weather, the Valentine’s Day flower sale for the SCA is still on schedule. No matter how silly it may seem to juggle snow days and make up days around extra curricular activities, having these events helps students get back on track as they prepare for a prosperous second semester. United Way Needs Volunteers ’ The Piedmont United Way is looking for volunteers for the Allocation Panel. Volunteers donate their time to visit agencies, study budgets and financial statements, evaluate services provided and help identify unmet needs in the community. Participation on the allocation panel is one of the most important tasks the United Way volunteer can undertake. To volunteer for the Allocation Panel you must have contributed to the 1995-campaign, be willing to give 10 to 15 hours during March and April and be interested in how your contribution is disbursed. To be a part of thjs committee, please call the Piedmont United Way at 825-7615. Hospice Has New Executive Director The board, staff and volunteers of Hospice of the Rapidan assembled at their annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to welcome a new director and honor outstanding volunteers. Established in 1983, Hospice of the Rapidan provides skilled medical care and support for terminally ill patients and their families in Culpeper, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock counties, and serves Fauquier residents in cooperation with Hospice Support of Fauquier. To open the meeting, president of the board Pat W. Bankhead introduced Patricia Tuffy, R.N., who recently began working in her new position as executive director of the organization. “We have grown tremendously in recent years, and having Patsy come VDOT Road Meeting Scheduled A meeting on Monday, Feb. 12, at the Rappahannock County High School will provide an opportunity for interested persons to suggest locations for a proposed connector road between Route 522 south of Sperryville to Route 211 north of the community. Meeting time is 4:30 to 7 p.m. This is an informal meeting at which Virginia Department of Transportation representatives will be available to answer questions. Exhibits showing several suggested corridor locations will be on display during the meeting. These delineated corridors, and any corridor locations that may be suggested by others will be considered for inclusion in the study and refined as the study progresses. Early and continued involvement of community residents who will be affected by the outcome of the study is a vital part of the proposed project, according to Bob Moore, Warrenton resident engineer. Mr. Moore said that “this early exchange of information through citizen involvement is important to the success of the study.” Additional meetings will be held as the study continues. ^'rsmia %unt I Maps available at the following locations: Fauquier Times-Democrat Loudoun Times-Mirror Clarke Courier Rappahannock News or mail to INAME_ ADDRESS_____, CITY___STATE__ ZIP. Mailing Information (if different from above): NAME_i_' ADDRESS_:____ CITY_ STATE_ZIP. NUMBER OF COPIES- $ .- ■ Virginia residents add 4'/j% sales tax $—Shipping & handling charges add $4.50 per order $_ TOTAL $! Make check or money order payable to ARCOM J^Mail to: TAUQUIER TIMES DEMOCRAT, 39 Culpeper St. Warrenton, VA 22186 on board with all her experience will help us stay focused on our mission as we continue to meet the increasing need for care,” Ms. Bankhead said. “She is very hospice-centered, and is known for creating a warm work environment. She is one of the best listeners I have ever met, and her extensive background in home health care and public nursing will help us maintain high standards as we respond to the changing health care climate.” With over thirty years of service in community health, Ms. Tuffy brings extensive experience in hospice care and administration to the top management position at Hospice of the Rapidan. Most recently, Ms. Tuffy was Director of Nursing at Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville. Her experience in hospice care began in 1978 at Hospice of Miami in Miami, Fla. Her background include community health and hospice work in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Ms. Tuffy is a native of Troy, New York, who has lived in Earlysville for the past five years. “I am delighted to have the opportunity to work in this community,” Ms. Tuffy said. “I have had an increasing exposure here because my daughter married and resides in Madison, and over the past year, I have .enjoyed sharing with the people in this area.” Pain management, comfort care, psycho-social support, and bereavement are integrated components of hospice care. Ms. Tuffy will manage an interdisciplinary team of 30 full and part-time staff members, including registered nurses, nurses aides, social workers, and chaplains who will provide care for about 200 patients and families in the coming Photo courtesy of Hospice of the Rapidan - Patricia Tuffy brings experience to new position. *•! year. Over 100 volunteers support the Staff, and in 1995 alone, they contributed 1,870 hours to patient cafe and other hospice projects. At the meeting, volunteer coordinator Martha J. Sukites presented the most Arthur Serving in Bosnia Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher S. Arthur, son of Kay S. Bare of Castleton, is currently in the Adriatic Sea near Bosnia serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS America. Seaman Arthur is one of more than 5,000 Sailors and Marines aboard the ship supporting the peace implementation operations in the former Yugoslavia. His ship is the lead ship of the 11-ship USS America Battle group that includes more than r -*'■ ■ 80 tactical aircraft, and ships and submarines armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles. Since leaving Norfolk in late August, Seaman Arthyr has traveled more than 15,000 miles. The ship most recently returned to the Adriatic Sea after going to the Persian Gulf to help enforce the nofly zone over Southern Iraq. Seaman Arthur and fellow shipmates traveled more than 4,000 miles in just nine days after receiving orders to return to the Adriatic. H P I C C A D I L L Y LTD Waterford crystal EVENT Begins Saturday, February 10 80 MAIN STREET_WARRENTON 347-5300 outstanding volunteers with awai;d certificates and lapel pins. “Never let it be said that our vol-' unteers don’t go the extra step,” said1; Mrs. Sukites. “This year they logged 19,972 miles.” Sid Gottlieb of Rappahannock and Orange County residents John' Vizzuto, W. Shep Elmore, and Vincent Sukites were honored for logging more than 1,000 miles each. If someone you know can benefith from hospice care, please call 825^' 4840 for information. >''r" 804 Area Code To Split;: Two years ago Virginia had Drily” two telelphone area codes. Some time ‘ next year it will get its fourth. ; \ The 804 area code will be divid-; ed, with 804 continuing to serve'a large portion of the state including Richmond and Charlottesville. 1 A new area code 757 will be ere-,* ated to serve the Eastern Shore aftd‘ the Hampton Roads area including'; Williamsburg, Newport New^ Norfolk and Virginia Beach. This change will take place in 1997, according to Paul Miller, a telecommunications industry spokesman. It will be the second area codecs the state without a 0 or 1 for the sec!* ond digit. ", March 1,2,3 Capital Expo Center (Near Dulles Airport - Chantilly, VA Off Rf. 28, one exit south of Rt. 50) Sponsored by Community Newspapers Iy ouO home & garden related exhibits, w The latest in remodeling, gardening, decorating Celebrity Decorator Dream Rooms & new homes. ► Shop the show for specials, discounts & ideas. 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Snow Buddies fRappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan > A squirrel and birds scratch and dig for sunflower seeds following last Saturday’s snow. About seven inches fell causing three more missed school days. Speed Important to Survival The typical heart attack victini waits at least one hour before seeking medical help. Why? Often, he or she is afraid to face the possibility of something's serious as a heart attack or stroke or does not want to risk the embarrassment of a “false alarm.” v According to the American Heart Association Virginia Affiliate, some 250,000 people a year die of heart attack within one hour of the onset of symptoms and before they reach the hospital. Many others who survive, reduce their chances of full recovery and.compromise their quality of life by waiting too long to get medical care. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death and disability in America today. Each year 92^,000 Americans die of it. Last year alone, it cost the nation an esti' mated $137.7 billion in health care. Mqny lives are needlessly lost and impaired because people do not know th^ warning signs of heart attack and stroke and wait too long to seek help at the. onset of symptoms. feach February, during American Heart Month, the American Heart Association launches a nationwide educational campaign on cardiovascular; disease. For February 1996 the educational message is “Don’t die of embarrassment.” Knowing the warnings signs of heart attack and stroke could save your life. The symptoms of heart attack are uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing of pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back; pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck or arms; chest discomfort with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath. The warning signs of stroke are sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body; loss of speech or trouble talking or understanding others; sudden dimness or loss of vision, particularly in one eye; sudden, severe headaches with no apparent cause, and unexplained dizziness, unsteadiness or sudden falls, especially along with any of the symptoms mentioned above. Why is getting immediate medical help so important? “In the case of heart attack, time is muscle,” said Dr. F. Roosevelt Gilliam 111, M.D., President of the Virginia Affiliate of the American Heart Association. “The longer blood does not flow to the heart, the longer the heart muscle is deprived of oxygen. Without oxygen, the muscle tissue dies.” Medical personnel can administer . thrombolytic drugs, said Dr. Gilliam, which open up the arteries and release the flow of blood. These drugs have their maximum effectiveness within the first two hours of a heart attack. “Those who wait too long to get medical help, but survive their attack, may find their remaining years and quality of life drastically reduced because only a portion of their heart is able to, pump the blood their body needs, “ Dr. Gilliam said. Similarly, in the case of stroke, “time is brain tissue/’ he. said. “When the brain is deprived of oxygen, the tissue dies. You can often walk away from a heart attack without being significantly changed, but stroke can have a profound effect on your intellectual capacity, ability to communicate and physical mobility. And it can take a serious toll on family members.” To learn more about heart attack and stroke or for more information about American Heart Month activities in you area, call your local American Heart Association or 1800-HEARTLINE. The American Heart Association spent more than $2.4 million in Virginia during fiscal year 1994-95 for research support, public and professional education, and community programs. FORE Workshop Is Merced i k- llie Facility for Occupational and Rehabilitative Enterprises (FORE), , Ulc., a sheltered workshop headquarttffed'in Remington and Didlake Inc. have .announced a merger, effective JjMi.'l, 1996. *)•- Headquartered in Manassas, I&dlake has pledged its assets to assist FORE, and will retain the firm’s current staff members. Under the itierger agreement, FORE will now be kjiown as Didlake. ; ■ “This merger was initiated by the IJORE board of directors after a Strategic planning process,” according t$ FORE’s President Donald A. Plebuch of Warrenton. “It is a chance m , .» to improve services dramatically now and create the potential for growth as our community grows.” “The merger will strengthen both organizations,” said Rexford G. Parr, Jr., Didlake President and CEO. We hope that by bolstering FORE’s past efforts our abilities to provide services for people with disabilities in that community will grow at the same rate as the community. Didlake can provide the resources needed to expand [FORE’s] services.” Support from several local government bodies — the Fauquier County Board of supervisors, Culpeper County Board of Supervisors, Piedmont United Way, and Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board — was vital to completing the merger. Try Waste Storage Structure h . By JOHN JEFFRIES Natural Resources Conservation Service 2 Do you need to increase your crop production and at the same time spend ftss money on your fertilizer bills? ” Then you will want to consider installing a waste storage structure for your operation. «*■ -Whether you produce meat, milk, or grain, your profit depends on using plant nutrients in a manner that will produce the best crop at the least cost. S&hure can supply the majority of die putrients needed for crop production Qp an average field in this area. * An animal waste structure is used m to Science Fair ReschecMed The Science Fair has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday due to school days missed this week. temporarily to store liquid or solid wastes as part of a pollution control or energy utilization system to conserve nutrients and energy and to protect the environment. It stores manure and parlor water for the winter months. By not being forced to spread daily, you can stay out of the fields when they are not suitable to be in. Most systems, if designed by Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, are planned for a sixmonth period. From a management standpoint, you will have control of when, where, and how much manure is applied. So if you’re thinking of installing a pit or tank for your operation, please contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service Office at 8544200. We will be glad to assist you with all the necessary permits required, and there may be cost share assistance available through the Farm Service Agency (ASCS) and the Chesapeake Bay Cost Share Program administrated by the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District. The Remington facility will operate as a free-standing organization with its own on-site management. Lynda Rueter, FORE’s director, will continue to manage day-to-day operations. Transition plans for the organization include immediately improving administrative systems, upgrading employee compensation, and installing an active job placement and supported employment program. Real Estate Eileen M. Day REALTOR KNOW WHAT YOU'RE BUYING The old adage "know what you're buying" is particularly true when ^applied to the major and complex business of buying a house. Don't take even the smallest detail for granted - have it stipulated in writing. Buying from a builder? What exactly is the builder going to supply and install? Remember that a display home may have extras not included in the standard model. When you're buying a resale house get a written list of what is to remain as part of the deal. It might help - to make sure the transaction is fully clarified - to have a separate itemized list describing what the purchase price includes attached to your offer to purchase a property. The list of extras should specify whether each item is to be the original or a substitution. Look beyond the usual extras such as carpeting, draperies, light fixtures and appliances to less obvious items such as clotheslines, shower curtains, .storm windows, screen doors and garden implements. If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate, please stop in at EILEEN M. DAY, Realtor, the Clopton House, Washington, Va., 22747. Phone 6753033; We're here to help. ► Dumpsters From Page A-l “Mr. Estes has hit on a problem,” Mr. Massie said. “You are going to put the dump* ster business out of business,” Mr. Estes said of the tipping fee. Mr. McCarthy said about one fifth of the trash at the landfill is brought in by commercial haulers and about four-fifths comes from the dumpster sites including the one at the landfill. Mr. Massie then said his original motion was too complicated and instead he would move simply to close the Huntly dumpster site March 15. Mr. Frazier seconded that motion also. Then Mr. Massie said he would amend his motion to shut down both dumpster sites March 15 and eliminate tipping fees. Mr. McCarthy noted that the county has a contract with Community Trash to service the dumpster sites that runs out June 30. “You cannot expect the contractor to walk away from two and a half to three months of a contract,” he said. Mr. Massie said he would amend his motion again to read “as soon as possible but no later than June 30.” That is the motion which was approved. In a related matter Mr. McCarthy informed the board it would cost $25,000 to $35,000 to move trash in the two cells at the landfill to meet the 3 to 1 slope required by the state. Some of the trash will have to be moved to the new cell, he said. This will include putting a six-inch layer of dirt on the old cells. The county will have to pay an estimated $225,000 more to cap the cells, he added. |. The supervisors had thought they ! could avoid capping the cells because { the fourth cell will be between the two | no longer being used and the new cdl. < Mr. McCarthy said the state would ■ allow that if the fourth cell would be ! in use soon, but since it will be about! eight years before the current cell!is ! full, the county will be required to c$ip I the two cells soon, he said. J J Mr. McCarthy said the state 'is | also backing off its previous support j for developing an artificial wetland to • treat leachate at the landfill. Currently • the county is paying to have the ! leachate hauled to the Warrenton! sewer plant for treatment and had hoped to save money by developing J an artificial wetland. Mr. McCarthy J said the state is concerned the wetlapd J would not remove enough ammonia j from the leachate, although the • leachate now meets all specifications i for ammonia without treatment. ! ► MacWelch ■ ' From Page A-l charged in a burglary ring case he helped solve. His law enforcement training is extensive. He has taken basic and advanced classes in kenesic interviewing (the art of observing involuntary body movement and certain language structure to determine disposition) and attended specialty schools in blood spatter analysis (probably the most interesting, he says), death scene investigation, evidence collection; homicide; and a class in at the national serial crime and homicide school in Orlando. Most classes', said Major MacWelch, last 40 to 80 hours. Major MacWelch is a firm believer, as is Sheriff Settle, in training for all employees of the Sheriffs Office. Sheriff Settle said that between the two of them they can bring mu£h more training to the Sheriffs Office. “We want all of our people capable of handling any situation that comes, down the line. We want to be more pro-active than re-active,” Major MacWelch said. Major MacWelch brings a wealth of knowledge from having worked in a larger area than Rappahannock. He has already arranged to have four classes given here. They will be taught every other month by specialists in their field that Major MacWelch has worked with in the past. All of the instructors are volunteering their time to teach the classes. The first Will be “Effective Report Writing,” which will be taught by a retired Los Angeles policeman who currently lives in Fauquier County. Next will be “Evidence Collection” taught by an evidence collection technician and a forensic pathologist. The third class will cover all aspects of robbery. The fourth will be “Death Scene Investigation,” taught by a man who worked on the death scene investigation of the CIA shootings. Both Major MacWelch and the sheriff believe that the classes will help the employees of the Sheriffs Office to work even better as a team. “It brings up your effectiveness,” said Major MacWelch. Other plans are underway in the Sheriffs Office, including a DARE Day which will be held at the elementary school on May 31. DARE officer Jeff Brown is especially excited about having this “fun day” in the county, which will be held in conjunction with the school’s field day. All kinds of exhibits and entertainment will be on the school grounds, but final plans are still in the works. Grant writing is another of Major MacWelch’s talents, and he has applied for a grant for childrens’ car seats to be given to people who cannot afford them! He is looking into other grants. Ident-a-Kid, a program which is already in place in Fauquier County, is being brought to Rappahannock. It is a little “passport” for children age newborn to adulthood, which is a permanent method of identification, said Major MacWelch. New photos of the child are added to the booklet each year along with their height and weight. It is kept by the parents in case the child disappears, to aiddn ■ locating the child. u ! Major Mac Welch has devised an | organizational packet for deputies to | carry in their cars.which includes] everything from consent to search j forms to evidence logs, with a check- • list on the outside to make sure every- ■ thing necessaiy is done at the scene. S “I am not a ‘sit behind the desk’ per- J son,” said Major. MacWelch. “I told {• the deputies to call me if they need ] me on a crime scene,” he added. ] Obviously delighted with his n^w ] employee, Sheriff Settle said, “We are« glad to have him.” . • Major MacWelch lives ini Warrenton with his wife and three! children, but they plan to move to! Rappahannock this summer. ' “ ] ► Speed From Page A-1 “1 am the survivor of a traumatic brain injury,” Ms. Rankin said. “The state of Virginia became the guardian { of my future. Each year in the Unitet^ States over two million people surfer head injuries in car accidents. I ask you to remember that when you make* your decision.” 11' She pointed out that survivors tte'* traumatic brain injuries are nation’s largest growing group0 depending on federal assistance. ‘ 11 Ms. Rankin and the other opponents of the bill hit a nerve with most of the committee’s members. <9© Remain calm and check to see if your neighbors have lights. It may only be a blown fuse or a tripped .jcitcuit breaker in your home. Call your local power company. If the number is busy, please be patient and keep trying. Your call helps us pinpoint problem areas so our crews can restore power as quickly as possible. Get out your emergency kit that contains a flashlight, candles and matches, extra fuses, fresh batteries, and a battery-operated radio. Always use flashlights to safely get around your home. : Turn off all major appliances and all your lights except one. 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• Real Estate •Classifieds WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7,1996 Wire By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Residents of Rappahannock can now send flowers anywhere in the world by calling a local florist in Flint Hill. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Donna Brune of Persimmon Springs Farm is now set up with the wire service Florafax International. For a year, she will try out the wire service, which she hooked up to in January, to see if there is a need in Rappahannock. She believes there is, as residents in the past have had to contact florists in Warrenton, Culpeper or Front Royal to Wire flowers. Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Mother’s Day, all coming up within the next three and one-half months, are the biggest holidays of the year for florists, and Mrs. Brune is well equipped to handle customers out of town and locally. For incoming orders, Mrs. Brune will deliver flowers to anyone in the following zip codes: 22002 (Amissville), 22627 (Flint Hill), 22639 (Hume), 22640 (Huntly), 22716 (Castleton), 22740 (Sperryville), 22746 (Viewtown), 22747 (Washington), and 22749 (Woodville). She hires help for local deliveries, though she can fit a lot of flowers into her van. She has a book from Florafax filled with pages of color photos of floral arrangements which can be ordered. Special requests for specific flowers are also accepted. As part of the wire service, helium balloons can also be delivered, beginning with Valentine’s Day. Mrs. Brune said, “I could have done very well if I had the capability, to do balloons on New Year’s Eve.” Orders for Valentine’s flowers should be placed at least two days before the holiday, to make sure of getting something decent delivered. “The later you wait to order, the less chance you have of better quality. If you want something specific, the earlier the better,” said Mrs. Brune. Mrs. Brune began her original flower business. Persimmon Springs Farm, about four years ago. “I got into « * Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Donna Brune arranges a bouquet of roses, waxflowers, salal and myrtle. What a mighty tree is the Sycamore, the most massive deciduous tree in North America. The great redwoods of the West Coast are “evergreens. A Sycamore cannot compete with them for height, circumference or age; one giant Sequoia is estimated to be 3,800 years old! Our eastern Sycamore, or more accurately, American Sycamore, can attain an age of 600 years. That is enough time for me to contemplate. A Sycamore can attain a height of 170 feet and a diameter of 14 feet or more. In 1770 George Washington, wrote, in his diary of a Sycamore with a circumference of 45 feet. This big tree yvas on the Kanawa River, then a part of Virginia, now West Virginia. Platanus occidentalis m indeed a great and noble tree. < One of the splendors of the winter woods in Virginia is the chalky white trunk and branches of a Sycamore against a sky; whether the sky be clear and blue or ominously purple and heavy with snow. The very thin outer bark of a Sycamore breaks up info irregular patches with the expanding growth of the trunk. These patches fall to reveal the white inner bark; there cue uuiei euiuia-^tnuw, yaie gieeii, and various shades of gray and brown. ' I always enjoy flying into Dulles Airport in winter; as the plane descends Sycamores stand out with welcome familiarity. The first settlers along the east coast were too busy chopping down trees and building cabins to measure the giants around them. Removing trees, fighting off starvation and battling Indians kept them busy. They were burning wood to keep warm; not recording a tree’s size. It is difficult for us to imagine the endless forests the settlers encountered in trying to , make a life in the New World. These trees stretched from the Atlantic to the Mississippi. The mighty Sycamore was an important component of these forests, especially along rivers and on creek bottom lands. ' My mentor, the great Southern botanist,; Roland Tptten, generated my love of Sycamores many years ago when I was a graduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “Sycamores like to have their feet in the water, Trott,” he Would say. “If one’s not growing on a river bank or along a creek, you can be sure there is an underground spring.” \ The Virginia Naturalist By John Trott Winter travel can be a joy. I like to watch for the white branches of Sycamore trees and try to find the water the tree loves. Less than one percent of a big tree is made up of living cells: those essential fragments of life are strategically located in the tips of roots to absorb wgter; at the tips of twigs to keep them growing; and in the leaves as sun motors to keep the whole plant func- ' tioning. Living cells are also present in a thin layer just under the bark to keep ’ food moving through the system and enlarge the trunk each year. An old Sycamore would have a hollow trunk where the dead cells have been broken down by carpenter ants, fungi, woodpeckers and a myriad of other elements of decomposition. A hollow Sycamore makes a safe, dry hiding place for foxes, raccoons, ppossums and even-bears. Pileatead Woodpeckers and Wood Ducks also favor Sycamores for nesting and roosting. In earlier times a Sycamore with a diameter of seven or eight feet offered shelter for Indian hunting and war parties. My fascination with the American Sycamore was heightened a number of years ago when I began reading about them for a botany course I was teaching. It was pleasantly daunting for me to contemplate a tree so large that a family could live in its hollow trunk while clearing the land and building a cabin. George Washington’s tree with a circumference of 45 feet would have had a diameter of fifteen feet. This would have been adequate temporary quarters for a family. It would have been dry and, with a fire near the entrance, warm enough. My rese.irch carried me west. By the time settlers got to the Ohio River maybe they had just a bit more time to measure and record what they found. On record is a Sycamore with a hollow trunk so large that 44 men could stand on it! I admit that American frontiersmen, then and now, are prone to exaggeration. Still, that must have been a big tree. Another is reported to have sheltered eleven horses. That was in the 17th century. In the early part of this century Sycamores in Kentucky were documented as large as 20 feet in diameter; that tree would measure about 62 feet around at about three feet from Ihe ground. Big tree. The American naturalist and writer, Edwin Way Teale, wrote in 1965 of a Sycamore in Kentucky with a diameter of eight feet. There are some big ones left. Also reported on the Ohio River was a hollow Sycamore in which Aaron Burr supposedly met a lady — a lady married to another man. In those days even Burr needed a safe place for his assignations. More detail on this bit of history would be interesting; I wish I could locate and relate it to readers. The Sycamore has big leaves that can measure nine inches across. Seven inches is more usual. Sycamore leaves are among the last to acquire full size in spring and among the last to detach themselves in autumn and fall to the ground. The fruits, a term botanists always use for seeds, are perfect cylinders, about one inch across. Each ball contains hundreds of tiny seeds, each equiped to be carried considerable distance by the wind. So small a start for such a potentially, massive tree. Everything about the Sycamore seems to me grand or to have the potential for grandness. Reports from readers of splendid examples of Platanus occidentalis would be welcome. How reassuring for us to know of these specimens in our area. We would be cheered a bit with this information when we constantly hear, read about, and see setbacks in efforts to retain, in Aldo Leopold’s words, “things natural, wild and free.” Editor's Note: Mr. Trott welcomes reader response. He can be reached by writing to P.O. Box 515, Flint Hill, VA 22627. the flower business because I like to grow things,” she said. Many years of working as a successful artist have also helped Mrs. Brune in her endeavor — her artistic and creative bouquets, floral arrangements and decorations for weddings in the area are sought after by brides all over the northern Virginia area. She tries, though, to keep her work mostly in Rappahannock-County. She said that May, June, September and October are the really heavy times for weddings in this county. Many take place at local restaurants and inns; she has often had three weddings to provide for in the same day. Of course, she has several helpers on call for weddings. She also provides flowers to many of the local restaurants and inns. “Because of Rappahannock County’s location, when the restaurants and inns are busy, I am busy,” she said. Some of the county’s stores will carry her flower bouquets for the holidays, too; Flint Hill Store, Ben Venue Store, and Talk of the Town in Washington. Mountainside Market in Sperryville will be carrying flowers on I a regular basis. \ During the growing season, mos( of Mrs. Brune’s flowers are grown iit her extensive perennial gardens at her home in Flint Hill, but of course she receives deliveries from a whole-i saler during the winter months. Shd and her husband. Bud, also grow sev-f eral acres of wine grapes on theif farm. J To order flowers to be sent by Florafax or from Persimmon Springs Farm, call Mrs. Brune at 675-3183, or send a fax to her at 675-1732. All major credit cards are accepted. One Square Foot Challenges By DIANA BIRD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer “One Square Foot” is a juried exhibition of miniature works of regional artists, on display for February at the Middle Street Gallery. By organizing a show of small pieces, the gallery challenges us to pay attention and think. ' Rene Ruffner has painted three arresting surrealistic pictures using acrylic and oil on canvas and wood, each quite different from the other. In one, purple mountains are arrayed before a light orange sky. In their midst, a blood red cloth holds a silver and gold cup. This image is entitled “Apparition.” A mythological or religious picture, with its power and starkness, it leaves a photographic image on the viewer’s mind. His “Le Renard et Le Lion” shows these animals facing one another in a cave. The view is from the back of the cave across the animals to the opening on water, and far beyond, at the horizon, we glimpse an island or a city. Mr. Ruffner asks the viewer to consider the meaning of these "creatures, how they arrived at their situation and what is likely to happen. What passes for a still life is called “The Escape.” We see that a x small horse has leapt out of a picture where he was painted in a pasture. The remarkable feature of this painting is the cobalt glass vase, also on the table with the horse holding delicate yellow flowers. All the unlikely objects in this painting are carefully and exactly rendered as.if to convey their reality was the artist’s compelling need. I believe Rene Ruffner doesn’t want to take today’s world at face value; instead, he proclaims that the traditional avenues of approach to life, through religion, symbol and humor, for instance, are as valid and- necessary as they ever were. Through his skills as a painter, he makes a convincing assertion. Christopher Stephens, one of die area’s most productive and versatile artists, has painted a small landscape in oils of hills that condenses his love of our-countryside that he has often expressed in large, expansive canvases. Devout people sometimes carry icons with them when they travel to assist in their meditations. A .voyager from the Virginia countryside might well take Chris Stephen’s yiew of hills to make a home away from home. As always, I am tom by the necessity to ignore the majority of the exhibitors and their works in the interest of writing an acceptably brief notice. 1 urge gallery visitors to look more than once and to look long at what we are lucky to have on show. There are two other pieces I would especially commend. Tom Spande’s oil on wood, “The Quarry,” excites with its gay colors, red and green, and the strong shadows of the swimming hole scene. There are subtle colors in the rocks and abstract shapes throughout that are brought together in a way that indicate continuing growth and depth in Mr. Spande’s art. “Founder and Model,” a pastel of a sleeping dog and a sitting figure in a room, shows June Jordan’s dedication to, her work at its best. Remarkable colors and interesting composition put one on notice of the extent to which a small picture can have a compelling impact. This is an outstanding picture. Some of the sculptures as well as most of the pictures in this exhibition call for close looking. Leaving the gallery and driving home through a snow-filled landscape’ left me exhilarated. The gallery was full of fantasy, creativity and individuality. The countryside, stark, sensuous and glorious — each a complement to the other. Photo courtesy of the Middle Street Gallery The Middle Street Gallery’s One Square Foot Show will continue through Feb. 25. Library Hosts Bird Program By DIANA BIRD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer John Trott of Flint Hill will be speaking and showing his photographs of birds at the Library at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, in a program called “The World of Virginia Birds.” Mr. Trott, a botanist with a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, has been a life-long teacher and photographer whose work illustrates both The Audubon Society's Book of Wild Birds of the World and Birds of the Carolinas. He has lived and worked in North Carolina, Florida and Texas and traveled to photograph birds in Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico and Canada. Most of his teaching career was in Alexandria and McLean where he taught at Burgundy Farms, Langley and the Madeira schools. Mr. Trott was fortunate to be bom and reared in the small North Carolina town of New London, 40 miles northeast of Charlotte, in a rural area where his father enjoyed hunting. The elder Trott introduced his son while still a small boy to the fascination of nature. Mr. Trott attributes his development not only to his father’s influence, but also to his mother, who gave him a camera when he was a teenager. Other major influences were his college professor, Roland Totten, and Allen and Helen Cruickshanks were professional bird photographers who instilled in him the ethical and artistic principles of nature study and photography that have guided him ever since. Mr. Trott’s wife, Lenore, was a team worker with him at the Burgundy Center for Wild Life Studies that they organized and ran for some years in West Virginia not far from Romney. The Trotts moved in May to Flint Hill and are finding the society of Rappahannock congenial. . The Friday Library program plans were upset by the weather conditions. A program for January was dropped when the committee found cancellations frequent in that month. The Black History Program has been scheduled for March 8 and Mr. Trott’s program is scheduled for Feb. 23 owing to his previous engagements at dates closer to the beginning of the month.

•> Activities Black Oak To Honor Pastor Black Oak Regular Baptist Church will be honoring their pastor. Elder Wayne Richards for his 30 years of faithful services on Sunday, Feb. 18. There will be special speakers for Sunday School, Worship Service, soloists and a program of “This Is Your Life.” Fellowship meal will follow. Members of his former pastorates at Five Forks and Beech Spring are urged to attend as well as any friends. . Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 1.1 a.m. Thursday: Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 6:45 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 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. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Morning Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. ' Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Intermin Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Rector On Sundays 10 a.m.' On Weekdays (Mon.-Sat.) 8:30 a.m. On Holy Days of Obligation 7:30 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. ... . . Sunday: Wednesday: St. Masses: Sunday: Sunday: I Tuesday: Sunday: Sunday: wasnmgton baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 4:30 p.m. Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday School 9:30 a.m. v F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jenaings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 119:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 11 a.m. Boy Scout Sunday Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Cap Primitive Baptist Moderator: Elder Rodger Frazier Sunday: Every Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Feb. 11 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. with communion and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Sannon Marie Walter and Daniel Scott East Walter To Wed East Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Walter Jt. of Washington respectfully announce the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Marie to Daniel Scott E%st of Huntly. Mr. East is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne East of Huritly and Ms. Debbie Leach of Front Royal. Miss Walter and Mr. East are both 1994 graduates of Rappahannock County High School. Miss Walter is currently employed at The Faith Mountain Company in Sperryville. Mr. East is currently employed with J.D. Eicher Builders in Warrenton. No wedding date has been set. James B. Foster Celebrated 86th Birthday on Feb. 5 Mr. James B. Foster of Chester Gap, formerly of Flint Hill celebrated his 86th birthday on Monday, Feb. 5. In addition to his wife, Mrs. Colleen Foster those helping to celebrate were Mr. and Mrs. James Foster of Gaithersburg, Md. and Rena Mae Atkins, also of Gaithersburg, Md., Ms. Kay Foster of Chester Gap, Mrs. Tammy Pullen, Irene Fletcher and Ms. Elzora Foster, all of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Mike'Atkins, Rebecca, Jamie and Carrie of Front Royal, Mrs. Ruth Burke of Huntly, Mrs. Becky Gunter, Jennifer, Samantha and Zachary of Flint Hill, Mrs. Margaret Settle, Melody and Stewart of Amissville, Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Foster of Madison and ‘Ms. Dorothy Glatterbuck of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Foster are the parents of eight children and they have , 23 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Mr. Foster received many nice cards, balloons and well wishes for his birthday. At this time, Mr. Foster is quite ill and the family request that all relatives and friends remember him in their daily prayers. Birthday Party Highlights News Thursday night Mrs. Edie Falls and children, Samantha and Robert of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmoqs, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark enjoyed inner with birthday cake and ice cream at the Country Cafe for Mrs. Clark’s birthday. Happy birthday to Mrs. Mary Lois Atkins of Sperryville, who had a birthday on Tuesday, Feb. 6 and to Randy Beatty of Point O’Woods, Front Royal who will be 15 years old on Saturday, Feb. 10. Mrs. Ollie Vann of Castleton has returned home from Fauquier Hospital and recuperating nicely. Donald Keyser of Alexandria was a Sunday visitor of his mother, Mrs. Addie Keyser. . Richie Eastham of Warrenton was a Sunday night supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons. The Washington Baptist Church office is open every Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. If you have need of an appointment with the Pastor Rev. Phillip Bailey at any time call the church at 675-3336 or the parsonage at 675-2950. Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Mary Smoot and daughters, Crystal and Megan of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hitt of Boston and Herndon Hudson. Our condolences to the family of > By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Km.. m ****** Mrs. Elizabeth Fincham Blevins-**!* Front Royal. Mrs. Blevins was a tor~?i mer resident of Washington she dtltfS at Lynn Care Center in Front Ro$3£? on Friday. Sunday aftemoorj visitors of Ml*.; and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and» Bobbie Jo were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy * Beatty and sons, Randy and RobbieNof* Point O’ Woods, Front Royal. Sunday Mrs. Debbie Pullen aS£> daughter, Christy of Culpeper d!H!£ Mrs. Linda Clark and daughtef^T* Amanda had dinner at The Cracker^ Barrell Restaurant in Winchester. **•'*•. J have been reminded that this is International Forgiveness Week and here is a little thought I thought you would enjoy. “Forgiveness is a QodJ who will not leave us after all vfe have done. * » Our condolences also go out tor the family of Mrs. Lois C. Peterson, who died on Monday, Feb. 5. Have a good week! Flint Hill Residents Visit Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson were Saturday dinner guests of Mrs. Evelyn Hickerson and son at Chester Gap. Edith Graves of .Warrenton was a Sunday visitor of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Bryant and Holly Welch had dinner at the .Lone Star in Centreville ahd enjoyed a movie on Saturday evening. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service at 8;45 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the pub : By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 T lie to attend. ,i A speedy recovery to those on., the sick list. „ Armors Have Daughter Dan and Suzanne Armor of Sperryville.are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Keelee Madeline on Jan. 2 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital: Keelee weighed nine pounds and five ounces and 22 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Dr. David and Marilyn Armor of Sperryville. Maternal grandparents are. Johp and Carol Kurzweil of California. _. j Keelee will be dedicated to the Lord during the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, Feb. 11 at Culpeper Christian Assembly. The pastor of the church is Rev. Sandy Young. . -* £ Keelee has tow brothers and'a lister. Tyler is 4 1/2, Ashlee is 3 and Zackry is age 11/2. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Frl. & Sat 7a.m. - 8:30p.m. Sun. to Thurs. 7a.m.-8 p.m. 540-743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST.. . CULPEPER. VIRGINIA 540/825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. "See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 540-825-0937 Sperryville Emporium ”The Shop that has EVERYTHING' Rts.211 &522 Sperryville, VA 540-987-8235 — One Step At A Time Few famous feats are fast to the finish. Great paintings, discoveries that change the future of the world, the wisdom of a philosopher, a musical masterpiece...allof these take time. One stroke at a time, one test tube after the other, experience upon experience, note after nuie...men imany success. Patience is more than a virtue; it is an absolute necessity, for every great a^t begins cirrmlw God has laid the groundwork. You can begin to perfect what He has created this Sabbath as you approach your local house of worship. Each week, as you worship God and study His Word, you make ^ another stroke upon the masterpiece that your life \ is meant to become; and with God as the Master, there is no failure, only success...one step at a time. Sunday Hebrews 12:14-29 Monday Genesis 15:1-21 Thursday Exodus 1:1-22 Tuesday Genesis 16:1-16 Friday Exodus 2:1-25 Wednesday Genesis 25:19-34 Saturday Exodus 3:1-22 Copyright 1996 Keisier Williams Newspaper Services P 0 Bo« 6005. Charlottesville. VA 22906 BROWN AND CLARKCONSTRUCTION '£ Home Improvements and Repaid Bobby Brown Washington, Va. 540-675-3624 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks - Seafood - Prime Rib x > Banquets - Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper' 540-825-1037■ Jimmie's Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts. 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper’ Z 540/825-8030 - The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt. 29 South - 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House 540-825-5888, Culpeper

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gheen Gheens To Celebrate Their 60th Wedding Anniversary On Saturday, Feb. 10 Ernest David (Dave) and Dora L. Gheen will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary together. They were married in Fairfax in 1936 and now reside in Amlssville. They moved here from Vienna in July df1973. Dave retired from Chrysler Corp \yhere he worked as a technician from 1;935 to 1980. J, Dora is a homemaker. They raised seven children of their own. But became Mom and Dad to many more over the years. Their children are Ernest B. Gheen of Fredericksburg, Geneva E. Neal of Rochelle, William D. Gheen of Marshall, Raymond L. Gheen of Amissville, Thelma G. Aylor of Stuart, Florida, Ralph W. Gheen, also of Amissville and Faith D. Gheen of Catlett. They have 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. We wish them many more years. Woodville News Highlights » » . . ; Mrs. Lillian Sykes and grandson, Michael of Culpeper visited their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Audra Crawford during the week. ! Should anyone have community n£ws, family celebrations or news of general interest that they wish to have included in this column please give me a call! Cold weather temperatures kept local residents close to home this past Weekend but hopefully it won’t be long until warmer weather arrives. •JO ' . By JUNE CLARK “ / 9^7-8827 Fletcher Named To Dean's List Andre Fletcher has been named to the Dean’s List at George Mason 4aiversity in Fairfax for the fall Semester with a 3.5 grade average. if - Andre is a 1995 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. He is the son of William and Helen Fletcher of Sperry ville. 1 You are cordially invited to attend vi^/elebrations X — yf „ pve . 10 Bridal Showcase Sunday, February 25,1996 Noon until 4 p*nu twnruiinunimuLfinnnwnHiitii LUUUJLlU at the beautiful Ramada Inn * Black Orchid II at Historic Carradoc Hall Leesburg, Virginia _ V Free Admission! V Dozens of exciting displays, ■; seminars & fashions. V Thousands of dollars in gifts & prizes! V Everything you’ll need to plan tne -- : perfect wedding, reception &. honeymoon. IP Grand Prize Honeymoon Drawing! Presented by WAGE Radio (703) 777T200 Boston Families Entertain, Travel Birthday wishes go out to my sister-in-law, Mrs. Ray Frazier of Turkey Ridge Road who celebrates her big day on Sunday. Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson down Salem Way who celebrated their day on Sunday, Feb. 4. Also today, Wednesday, Mrs. Dodson has a birthday and tomorrow Thursday, her son Marc adds another year. Mr. Emerson Williams on the Castleton Route enjoys another birthday today. Mrs. Gale Halterman, Reva Way accompanied by Mrs. Charlotte Gough, Mrs. Debbie Dodson and Mr. C.S. Cunningham visited Mrs. Lillian Wilcox at the Greenbelt, Md. Nursing Home last Sunday. Sympathy is extended to the Burr Glascoe family down Reva Way upon his passing at Culpeper Memorial Hospital last Monday. He lived for man years on “The Hill” farm of the Durants where he was employed. Mrs. Joan Embrey of Bealeton, Mrs.. Lottie Woodward and son By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 (h*4{4 Franklin and Mrs. Margaret Buraker of Culpeper were Thursday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cubbage on Richmond Road. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher were Saturday callers of ' Mrs. Marvin Meade in Culpeper. The Windmore Foundation for the Arts of Griffinsburg recently presented a $200 donation to the Culpeper Band Boosters and $100 to the High School Choir. Michael. W. Frazier was a Thursday afternoon guest of his aunt, < Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville. Have a great week. According To the Almanack February usually means more snow than any other month, although December 1995 had more snow than all last winter. Precipitation this month will be average, with temperatures below average. Weather Watch: Snow and cold (6,7), turning partly cloudy, very cold (8-11). More snow, and stormy (1214), followed by partly cloudy, cold period (15-18). It’s more rain or snow (19-21), with flurries, windy, cold days (22-25) and (26,27) fair and cool. The month winds up with rain or snow (28,29). Tornado Watch: No activity foreseen in the area. Observe Valentine’s Day., the 14th, Presidents’ Day, the 19th, and Ash Wednesday, the 21st, the beginning of Lent, after using up all fats the day before on Shrove Tuesday. Following winter storms and heavy snow fall, remove the white stuff from ornamental shrubs and foundation plantings if you haven’t already protected them with wooden shelters. Also, check for any damage to trees, broken branches, etc. Keep engines of generators, tractors and snow blowers tuned up for emergency use. J. Gruber’s thought for today’s living: “A life without a purpose or goal is a wasted opportunity to perform wonderful deeds.” 4-H Cloverbuds Learn About Rabbits, Sheep, Food Chain By HELEN SMITH EitCMk» A feat. Home Ecoaomics The 4-H Cloverbud Small .Animal Club learned about rabbits at their meeting on Jan. 27. Leaders Linda Tarty and Hazel Zinn-Day showed three New Zealand bunnies and explained how to care for them. They had rabbit snacks at the end of the meeting. Also, at the meeting on Jan. 27 the members turned in their food diary sheets on which they wrote down what they ate for three days. This was a follow-up to the December meeting when the lesson was on the Food Guide Pyramid and the food we eat and how the food chain goes from farm to processing to the consumer. The 4-H Small Animal Club meets the fourth Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Extension Office for children ages 6 to 8. The February program will be on pigs taught by Joe Garvin. For information call 4-H leader Linda Tarry at 937-5936 or the Extension Office at 675-3619. WAKEFIELD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL atHuntly (Pre-School through 12th Grade) Cordially Invites You To Attend An OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, February 17,1996 Join us any time from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. • Attend actual classes (we're making up a snow day) and observe our unique learning environment. • Tour the school. • Meet the faculty, parents, students and administration. • Schedule admissions placement tests. • Receive background information on the school's history, curriculum and philosophy. Refreshments will be served For further information or to register, please call (540)635-8555 P.O. Box 739 Flint Hill, Virginia 22627 WCDS does not discriminate in its admissions and hiring policies on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ethnic background, country of national origin, or handicapped status. Upcoming Events Stephen Hawkins Documentary The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will present the British documentary, “A Brief History of Time,” at The Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16. The Errol Morris film is based on the book by Stephen Hawking, the disabled cosmologist, who has become a worldwide cult figure. Kevin Hartnett, NASA physicist and astronomer at Goddard Space Flight Center, will introduce the documentary and answer question after the presentation. Tickets can be purchased at the door of The Theatre at $5 for adults and $3 for children. Soccer Registration Underway Spring soccer registration forms have been distributed to all RCES students. Forms can also be picked up at the Boston Store, Hackley’s Mountainside Market, Cabin Fever Book’s and Settle’s Grocery. Fees are $20 per child. Completed forms and registration fees can be dropped off at the RCES Office or Cabin Fever Books. See registration form for mail in option. Rappahannock Soccer League would like to complete registration by the end of February, so don’t delay! Registration questions can be answered by Lorinda Bosch at 636-3580 or Susan Parrish at 675-1300. Support Group To Hold Election The Blue Ridge Head Injury Support Group will meet and have an election from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Parish Hall of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. For further information, support or transportation please call, Pat Salmon 675-3137. Black History Program Set The Deaconess of the first Baptist Church will sponsor their first Black History Month service at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the church. The guest speaker will be Dr. Hortense Hinton, Dean of Student Affairs, Germanna Community College and a member of the Free Union Baptist Church, Culpepr. The guest singer will be “4 Everlasting Joy,” Culpeper, all are invited to attend this service and learn more about African American culture. RAAC On Tour RAAC, Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community will sponsor a “Museum of Your Choice” day trip, weather permitting to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 2. A sample of shows currently at the Washington museums: “The Ashcan artists and Their New York,” Museum of American Art; “Landscape Kimonos by Itchiku Kubota,” Natural History Museum; “Liberation ‘45,” U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum; “Weston’s California and the West,” Phillips Collection; and “The New American Ghetto.” Participants will be taken to their museum of choice in the morning and will meet at a central location in the evening. . i Vans will leave the Trinity church parking lot at 8 a.m. and return about 8 p.m. The charge for travel will be $10 per person. Sandwiches and soft drinks will be available for the ride home at a cost of $5. Mail checks with address and phone number to RAAC, P.O. Box 24, Washington, Va. 22747 by Feb. 21. If there are questions call 675-3182. Registration Underway Rappahannock Athletic Association Baseball and Girls Softball 1996 season for mail-in registration is underway. Registration is for 5 to 15 year old boys and girls and must include child’s name, date of birth, address, parent/guardian name and phone number. Fees are $30 for one child; $55 for two and $70 for three. Make checks payable to R.A.A. Baseball P.O. Box 104, Amissville, Va. 22002. Please register before Feb. 18. For more information call President Denny O’Neill, 937-5989 or Gloria Deal at 347-7098. Story Hour Underway The Rappahannock County Library story hour for pre-school children, ages 2 to 5, is underway and will continue 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays through May. The programs of songs, finger plays, and a story will last about thirty minutes. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult. Plans Underway For Celebration It’s hard to believe, what with the snow and cold temperatures, but the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC), the organization in charge of the Town of Washington’s 4th of July festivities, has begun meeting to make preparatiqns for the day-long celebration and evening fireworks display. What is needed, says Ellen Manson, chairman of the 4th of July ' Committee, are volunteers and persons interested in working on various committees handling publicity, parking, logistics, vendors and performances. Manson also said she is interested in hearing from those wishing to perform on the 4th of July and those who wish to give a speech. A letter, she said, will be going out soon to vendors wishing to display their wares. For those who wish to help or perform or have questions, please contact Ellen Manson at 675-1349. Baseball Registration Rappahannock Athletic Association (RAA) will hold registration for baseball/softball from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 10, 17, and 24 at Amissville United Methodist Church and Rappahannock County Library. Parents are requested to bring registration fee and original or notarized copy of birth certificate. For more details call Gloria Deal at 347-7098 or Denny O’Neill at 937-5989, Volunteers and sponsors are always needed. Mainly, they are in need of a concessions stand manager. Education Support Group To Meet The February meeting of the First Thursday Education Support Group has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the Rappahannock Extension Office, Washington Arts Building, Gay Street. The School Budget Process will be the focus of the meeting and speakers, Dr. John Tole, Chairman of the School Board, and Mr. Hubert Gilkey, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, will give their perspectives on this year’s difficult budget sessions. All are welcome to attend, we especially need input from high school parents. Aerobic Classes Set On going aerobic classes are held at the community penter in Washington. Morning classes are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9. Calf Beth Levick for information, 675-3108. Ballet Classes Available Creative movement/Ballet classes for children pre-K-5 are being offered at the Washington Community Center on Thursday afternoons. Cost is $30 for six classes. For more information call 987-3350. Classes for Beginners Sundance Stained Glass Studio will be offering classes for beginners. Tuesday night classes will start Jan. 29th from 7 to 9 p.m. and will run for 6 weeks. Cost, which includes all supplies needed is $125. Also an all day workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 is offered. Cost, including supplies, is $75. For more information call Patricia Mullan at 675-2655.

Hot Chilli for a Cold Winter's Day Meal By HELEN SMITH Extension Agent Home Economics When the weather’s chilly outside, there’s nothing like chili on the inside to keep you warm and satisfy the appetite. Chili can be made from many ingredients — ground beef, beef chuck roast cut into cubes, venison, ground turkey, or vegetarian chili using only beans, tomatoes and seasonings. Since most people use ground beef, that’s what I’ll discuss in my foods and nutrition column this week. Chili is also an economical dish because a small amount of meat can be combined with low-cost beans and seasonings, to stretch the food budget. How To Buy Ground Beef Use 70% — lean ground beef in a dish where the beef can be crumbled, browned, and the fat poured off. 70% — lean is the best buy for your money if you can remove the fat when cooking. Use 80% or 85% — lean ground beef when you want the product to hold its shape and not shrink by losing a lot of fat. Examples: meatballs, meat loaf, or beef patties. According to USD A, ground beef is rated as extra lean, 15% fat; lean, 23% fat; and regular, not more than 30% fat. If you are uncertain, ask the meat manager at your grocery store to tell you the specific fat content of ground beef products sold in the store. HOME ECONOMICS Handling Ground Beef When buying ground beef and all meats, make them you last purchase of the day to keep them cold. Always choose a package that feels cold. Keep ground beef in the coldest part of your refrigerator which is usually towards the top and back. Do not keep ground beef in your refrigerator longer than two days. If you won’t use it in that4time, freeze it. Ground beef and all meats should be defrosted in the refrigerator or microwave oven, not at room temperature. After defrosting in the microwave, it should be cooked immediately. Chili Recipes There are probably as many chili recipes as there are cooks. Here is a sampling of-some that range from a M . quick version when you’re from a quick version when you’re in a hurry for dinner to a Chili Pot Pie with a combread crust. If you’re making a vegetarian chili, serve over rice or with combread to combine a legume with another grain to make a complete protein. Vegetarian Chili 1 pound dried pinto beans 5 quarts water 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 cups chopped tomatoes 2 cups diced onion 1 cup diced celery 2 (16-ounce) cans no-salt-added kidney beans, undrained Life is precious. WINCHESTER MEDICAL C E N TER A subsidiary of Valley Health System ValleyHealthSystem All the care you need. 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Reduce heat; and simmer, uncovered, 2 1/2 hours, stirring often. Serve over rice. . Yield: 14 servings (369 calories per 1 12 cups chili with 1/2 cup rice). ■ 15.1 grams protein, 1.4 grams fat, 75 grams carbohydrate, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 120 milligrams sodium, and 91 milligrams calcium. -inSouthwestern Chili ■, Vegetable cooking spray ., , 1 1/2 pounds raw skinless turkey breast, cut into 1-inch cubes *> 1 1/2 cups chopped onion' - - 1 1/2 cups chopped green pepper 4 cloves garlic, crushed .. 4 (14 1/2-ounce) cans no-saltadded stewed tomatoes 2 n5-ounce1 cans Dinto beans. drained and rinsed 2 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chiles, undrained 1 (6-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste 1 (1 3/4-ounce) package chili seasoning mix ,, 2/3 cup water 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley,or cilantro 1 tablespoon seeded and diced jalapeno pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Coat a Dutch oven with cookihg spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add turkey and next' 3 ingredients; saute until turkey is cooked. ■ ■ Stir in stewed tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Simmer over low heat 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Yield: 10 servings (267 calories per 1 1/2 -cup serving). , 28.1 grams protein, 2.3 grams fat, 35.8 grams carbohydrate, 56 milligrams cholesterol, 164 milligrams sodium, and 121 milligrams calcium. Chili Pot Pie Filling w 1 pound lean ground beef 1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup) ; • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic (3 large cloves) ; 1 medium-sized green pepper, coarsely chopped 1 medium-sized red pepper, coarsely chopped ’ 1 stalk celery, diced 2 cups tomato sauce (homemade r\r non) 1 cup com kernels (frozen, fresh, or canned) 2 cups cooked beans (e.g., small red, pinto, or pink) 1 tablespoon mild chili powder, or to taste k 2 teaspoon hot chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (Tabasco), or to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed, or 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin c ' < 1/4 teaspoon coriander 1/8 teaspoon allspice Crust 1 egg white 1 whole egg 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup yellow com meal, preferably stone-ground 1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/5 teaspoon s^lt, if desired 1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar .1 4-ounce can jalapeno or green chili peppers, chopped (optional) 1. Brown the beef in a large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven. Drain off the fat. 2. Add the onion and garlic to the beef, and saute the mixture for a few minutes until the onion is soft. 3. Add all the remaining filling ingredients to the beef mixture, stirring to combine them well. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer the mixture for about 45 minutes. Transfer the filling to a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate or shallow casserole of similar size. 4. In a medium bowl, beat together the egg white and whole egg, oil, and buttermilk for 1 minute. Add the corn meal, flour, baking soda, and salt, beating the ingredients until they are well blended. 5. Stir the cheese and chopped peppers, if desired, into the batter, and spoon the batter over the prepared filling. 6. Bake the pie in a preheated 350 degrees oven for about 30 minutes or until the crust is done. . j

Amissville Forum Scheduled Two important meetings are set for Tuesday, Feb. 13 both at 7:30 p.m. The Planning Commission will hold a public forum on I arming, Tourism, Business, and Joos at the Amissville Fire Hall at 7:30.p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13. „ Also, on Feb. 13 at 7;30 p.m., the School Board will meet at the Rappahannock Elementary School Library.' The agenda is usually finalized on . Friday before the Tuesday meeting. If . you are interested, call the School Board between 3:30 to 5 p.m. at 9878773, or call our representative, Ron . Makela, after 4 p.m. The Packets are . delivered to reps after 3:30 p.m. - Ron welcomes any questions or discussion on education issues from Jackson District residents. You may Call him anytime at Hackley’s Store 937-5373. Rappahannock News article last week discussed the issue of child counseling. School Boards must decide by July 1 whether parents will “opt-in” or “opt-out” their children. This is Black History month. Learn more about African-American culture through various local programs. Congratulations to Carlice and Patty McGlothlin. They spent last • week on the Island, Aruba, temperatures in the 80’s. We are experiencing deep freeze temperatures. Record low temperature at Dulles Sunday night was -10 degrees, appears Friday nights snowfall will be on the ground a few days. Put alcohol on key to unlock door. Our friends, Wallace and Pauline Glascock report Reedville received several inches of snow which is very unusual for them living on the Chesapeake Bay. Even Norfolk received snow and ice. Wayne McGlothlin, now sta tioned at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota experienced frost bite several days ago. Their temperature last Thursday was -90 degrees with wind chill and -35 degrees regular temperature. His family has had a real adjustment since he was formerly stationed in Florida. Of course, Florida experienced lows in the 30’s over the weekend. - Former residents Alice and Hayes White, now living in North Carolina , report 350,000 homes were without electricity and downed trees from ice and snow. Rappahannock Athletic Association (RAA) will hold registration for baseball/softball from 10 a.m. Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Gall 675-3338 Wm\ By CATHY LOU SMITH 937-5024 ■riKgrJr Hi to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 10, 17, and 24 at Amissville United Methodist Church and Rappahannock County Library. - Parents are requested to bring $30 for child; $55 for two; $70 for three children, original or notorized copy of birth certificate. For more details call Gloria Deal at 347-7098 or Denny O’Neill at 9375989. May register by mail also. Volunteers and sponsors are always needed. Mainly, they are in need of a concessions stand manager. Amissville Homemakers Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 at Amissville Baptist Presentation by Helen Smith on Fruits and Vegetables 5-A-Day. Amissville Health and Fitness Support Group has, resumed their weekly meetings at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays at Amissville United Methodist. More details call Cathy 937-5024. The Vegetarian Whole Foods Cookery and Health Seminar begins Thursday, Feb. 15 at The Hartland Wellness Center. It will be held from7 to, 9 p.m., four consecutive Thursdays. In addition to demonstrations and sampling of recipes, there will be presentations on nutrition and healthful lifestyle changes. You will learn how to lower fat, cholesterol, and sugar intake and still have tasty foods. Also, ldarn how to prevent and possibly reverse, some degenerative diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, over-weight, and adult-onset diabetes. The classes will feature the eight true health principles of nutrition, exercise, water, sunlight, temperance, fresh air, rest, and trust. Cost is $20. Mail your check to the.Hartland Wellness Center, P.O. Box 1, Rapidan, Va. 22733. You may also pre-register by phone, 672-3100, extension 240, and come early Feb. 15 to pay the fee. If you just want to visit one session or unable to attend entire seminar, you may pay $5 per session. The manual, “Leaves from the Tree of Life” may also be purchased, but not required. The seminar was held last June at the Jeffersonton Community Center and sponsored by the Amissville Health and Fitness Group. The Wellness Center is located on Route 614, just off Route 15, about eight miles South of Culpeper. Deadline for Ruritans fruit order is Feb. 16. Cost is $18 for 40 pound box oranges or grapefruit and $10 for 20 pound call 937-6134, 937-4072 or 937-4604. Amissville Ruritan Club will host the Ruritan Zone 3 meeting on Feb. 22. Ruritan District Governor Buddy Samuels will be the guest speaker. If you have a strong-willed child, a helpful resource is available through Focus on the Family. Dr. Dobson dedicated three days last week on his radio program to this subject. An audio tape, “Shaping the Will Without Breaking the Spirit” is available for $7. The book by Dr. James Dobson, “The Strong-Willed Child” is available for $12. To order these or other resources, call 1 -800-A-Family (232-6459). Our prayers are with all the military serving in Bosnia. We were saddened to learn of the first American death over the weekend, Sgt. Donald Dugan was from Ohio. . Thanks for leaving news at Hackley’s by 5 p.m. Sundays. I appreciate Jan Makela reading the items to me when I don’t get up during snow storms, etc. WORKSHOPS IN DECORATIVE & FAUX PAINTING Sponging • Ragging • Dragging • Combing • Glazing • Antiquing Colorwashing • Faux Marble and Stone • Murals and More! You'll feel like a pro after one of our Saturday workshops — ready to dress up your walls, furnishings or accessory pieces. Classes limited to six students. Advance Reservations Required. February 17 • February 24 • March 2 • March 16 Groups of three1 of more: call & schedule your own private workshop. buss muoio 8357 Main Street Marshall, VA22115 For registration or information, call (540) 364-4732 The Perfect Gift “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquicentennial year in the »jppaf»nnorti2mw plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and. the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disaster^, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the fcappatunnodt jincs staff with the help and cooperation of hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the i2rtos office or call 675*3338 for your copy. “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 . plus tax and $ 1.00 for postage ♦ Lois Frazier Lois Atkins Frazier, 85, of Warrenton died on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at Oak Springs Comprehensive Care Center in Warrenton. She was bom on Nov. 30 1910, the daughter of Fannie Johnsons and James Atkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira W. Frazier. Mrs. Frazier is survived by her daughter, Juanita M. Lipphard of Harwood, Md. and a son, F. Glenn Frazier of Flint Hill. She is also survived by a sister, Ethel ;A. Tyner of Sperryville; 10 grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Feb. 1 at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton. Workshop Planned On "Internet" The Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center will sponsor a workshop entitled “Internet: Your Electronic Link to the World” on Wednesday, March 6, at Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown campus. Participants may choose between two sessions offered on the same day: 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. Richard Church of Shen Tel Service Company will discqss and demonstrate local access to the Internet and the services available. Advance registration is required and the enrollment will be limited to 40 people per session. The registration fee is $ 15 per person and must be paid by Feb. 29. For more information or a registration form, call the Center at 540-869-6649. r Elder Rodger Frazier officiated. Interment will be private. Sarah Blevins Sarah Elizabeth Blevins, 65, of Front Royal died Friday at Lynn Cafe Center in Front Royal. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Feb. 4 at the TurnerRobertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. George Milgrim. Burial was in Sperryville Cemetery. Mrs. Blevins was bom Sept. 5, 1930, in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late William Fincham and Emily Jenkins Racer. Surviving are two sons, James Russell Fincham of Mt. Olive, W.Va., Allen Douglas Blevins of Front Royal and a daughter; Shirley Brown of Sperryville. Also surviving are three sisters, Barbara Fincham of Chesapeake, Virginia Fincham of Castleton and Louise Clatterbuck of Front Royal; six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Pallbearers were Ricky Henry, Melvin Gochenour, Bill Racer, Brent Woodell, Kenny Glascock and Joey Winters. Memorial contributions may be made to the Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 567, Front Royal, Va. 22630. Lois Peterson Lois C. Peterson, 61, of Washington, died on Monday, Feb. 5 at the University of Virginia Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William and Hazel McCullough. She was bom on Jan. 21, 1935, ip Washington, D.C. * Lois had worked in the medical ffrofession for over 40 years, most recently a employee at the Rappahannock Medical Center. * She and her husband, Bob, retired • established a reputation communitywide for her delicious cakes and novelty decorations. She was a Bom Again true child of God and belonged to God’s Church as in the Bible. She is survived by her husband* Bob, a daughter, Janet Batis and is pre-deceased by one son, Michael Peterson. ' She is also survived by two sisters and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Washington Volunteer Fire Hall in Washington on Saturday, Feb. |7 at 2 p.m. Family and friends are asked to attend this service and help celebrate Lois’s beautiful life. The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home ofThoughtfitl Service" 825-2361 *1-800-924-1266 CEMETERY MEMORIALS . *r Geest Funeral1 Home, Inc. 405 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-0395 L A. Wayne English & John Noon Western, Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant 540-675-3338 Only $3.95 per week for a 1 inch space ANTIQUES *Xn£ujAu£e&/ DUCH ESSE CLOSED JANUARY & FEBRUARY Except by Appointment Amissville. Va. 540-937-5786 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs - 540/825-0937 1418 Orange Rd. , Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7;30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 CONSTRUCTION T& TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 BILL CATO & CO. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • Carpentry • Timber Framing • Cabinetmaking 540-937-3039 VA Class A Budding. Plumbing. Electrical JENKINS FAMILY CONSTRUCTION Specializing in roofing, remodeling & additions Robert W. Jenkins, Jr. 540-987-9073 CARPET EARLY'S CARPET, INC. The one-Stop Shop for Complete Home Decorating Service (540) 937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 WE SPECIALIZE IN: 1. Floor Coverings -Carpet - Vinyls - Tile - Hardwood 2. Window Treatments - Drapes - Valances - Louvers - Binds (Made n our Workroom) 3. Slipcovers and Re-Upholstery 4. Area Rugs - Remnants 5. Orientals _ Mwy. 211 AmtsavHle, VA, one mile from Post Office J Residential Commercial Free Estimates & Delivery-Shop At Home Service DENTIST W.N. 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Professional Painting Interior/Exterior Local References Call Carl Letsen 540-937-4520 FAUX FINISHES Murals & DECORATIVE PAINTING by Linda Hcimstra 540 987 3349 A , - - - PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PULLEN'S Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class A Certified New & Old Work Free Estimates on New Work 540-675-3249 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION ANE REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville. VA 987-8555 STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPERRYVILLE, VA H & R BLOCK The Washington office will not be open this year.. Prior clients files have been transferred to our Warrenton office. 159 Moffett Ave. Warrenton, VA (540) 347-7517 GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCAVkJeo Products Channel Master Antennas, Gl & RCA Satellite Systems. 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Box 359 Leesburg, VA. 22075 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. 11 2. 4. 6. 8. 10. 12. 13.. 15.. 17.. 19. . 14.. .16. .18 20 21_ 23._ 25._ 27._ 29_ Which Paper(s) Category #: __ ADDITIONAL WORDS __22. __ 24.. .26 .28 . 30. Name: _ Address: City:_ State:. Zip Phone: ( 1 Antiques ft Collectibles Church Pews. Upholster existing pews - Refinishing, Cushions. Chancel furniture, Lighting Stained glass, Carpet, Baptistries, Steeples, Alter sets, Tables, Chairs. Call Virginia Church Furniture. 1-800-523-3284. 2 Auctions Public Auction Commonwealth of Virginia Saturday, February 17, 1996, 9:00 am Virginia Tech, old K-Mart bldg., 114 S. Main St Blacksburg, Virginia. Terms: cash, certified or cashiers check. 1991 Tempo; 1989 Cavalier 1972, 1974,1978,1982, Dodge Pickup; 1976 Ford pickup; 2-1984 S-10 pickups; ■ 2-mosler safes with combination; stackable chairs; volleyball stands; salad bars; latex paint; weedeaters; credenzas; night stands; typewriters, IBM correcting; computers; much more. Items subject to change! For a complete listing, contact state surplus (804) 2363666. 3 Announcement* German Student and other Scandinavian, European, South American, Asian, Russian Exchange Students Arriving August Become a Host Family/ Aise- Call 1-800-SIBLING Pistol Dueling ClubFormer Loudoun Reston Dueling Club. Founder has experience before moving here from abroad. Meets to be held in private woods near Middleburg. Must have own pistol or revolver. Ammunition provided. No prior experience required. Write Box AW 4 Building Materials Steel building sale!! Save 50%!! Straightwall or Quonset... Need a shop? S 30x40. .$5388.00 Hay storage? O 40x80 ..$6788.00 Others available. Sale over 2/15/96. Pioneer 1-800474-5259. 5 Business Opportunities Be your own boss. Earn $2500 part-time $8000 fuK-time, monthly, processing insurance claims for healthcare providers. Investment required. Software plus computer. Financing available. 1800-722-SAMS. Become a Medical Transcriptionist. Opportunity to work at home or in office typing for doctors. Home Study. Free Literature. P.C.D.I., Atlanta, Georgia. 800-362-7070, Dept YYB738. National Grocery Coupon Books. Low as $1.50 each, in quantity. Free info. 1-800-641-8949. Vending Rte, Brand New Machines (254-) $4,900. Stockecb'ready. No Spoilage, No Gimmicks. Steady Income- Expansion finance to 100's and retire 800-395-7374 Jim. Firewood FIREWOOD 100% SPLIT seasoned odk, $115 a cord. Call 540-635-2707 18 Giveaways Free To good home: 2 yr. old Black and White male neutered cat De-clawed In Iront. Due to allergies. 703-913-0891. Auctions 2 AUCTION Sat., Feb. 10, at 10 am at the gallery in Amissvllle, VA An auction absolutely overflowing with nothing but SMALLS from the sublime to the capricious, from the nostalgic to the contemporary collectible. Come see — you won't be disappointed! TIFFANY: Perfect Scarab lamp; Zodiac 4-piece desk set; sterling salt & pepper shakers. TOYS/TRAINS; c. 1930 Buddy L 205 (w/o hook A ladder) truck; Tonka Allied Van Lines moving van; early 1900's doll furniture; early wooden paper, A lead soldiers; paper dolls; Ives #11 engine/tender, S-gauge Am. Flyer (most orig. boxes) (2) #302 (4-4-2) enginesAenders, #623 refrigerator. #6250 tanker, #632 hopper, #638 caboose, #641 gondola, #780 trestle set, plus track, 1952 instruction book, etc; AF Hummer engine/cars; Distler (W. Germ.) tin wind-up train (orig box); Erector set; old dolls, MINT 1940's Lone Ranger movie film ring; etc. 1914 English Icathcr/cngravcd nickel silver 'Lord Lonsdale Championship' boxer's trophy belt; signed/hallmarked pr. early French sword + other swords; 6 certified ANIMATION CELS; Smurfs, Ninja Turtle, JcrTy and others!! 20+ OLD COIN SILVER SPOONS: N.Y., Md, PA, Wash. DC. + OTHER OLD S IT-RUNG A PLATE ERIE. C & O. NYC RR lanterns; PRR spoon; Am. Locomotive Co. booklet; brass fire hose nozzles; glass grenade extinguishers; copper/brass extinguisher, etc. OLD CARNIVAL GLASS: Water pitchers, bowls, vases, butler dishes, mugs, compotes, in green, blue, marigold, peach, opalescent, etc. OCC. JAPAN; Service for 6, inc. serving pcs., wood jewelry box; metal knight lighters; bisque black boy; Jasperwarc-style; Delft-style; and lots more! PORCELAIN A POTTERY; 1979 Hummel annual plate; Limoges, Nippon, Noritakc, RS Germany, Czech. Pfaltzgruir, Staffordshire, etc. LOTS DEPRESSION GLASS: Pink, green, etc. OLD PATTERN GLASS LOTS GRISWOLD IRON; COLORED GRANITE WARE; Old and not-so-old gold jewelry; Rings, watches A fobs, pins, etc.; Art Deco celluloid pins; political, military, legion pins & buttons; etc. Roland Clark waterfowl prints, old baby sleigh-cradle; unique wooden bird cage; old rusl/crcam coverlet; pr. goose decoys; Aladdin/olhcr patterned oil lamps; Franklin Mint STAR TREK models; Rockwell bells; group musical figurines; good linens; silver A crystal salt A peppers; LOTS COENS and more!! /‘lease call ahead If snow or Icy roads are expected. Bill Payne Auctions, inc. (540) 937-4142 • 675-3729 VAAF #330 25 Instruction Basque Editor-Author available for translations Basque into Lapp and Lapp into Basque. Also available for limited espionage. Write Box HH. Box AW. 6.E.D. Get your high school equivalency diploma in 4 weeks with our easy to follow home study course. Call 1-800545-6589. Sumo Wrestling • lessons- Black Belt wrestler here desires partner in 300 pound class. Former partner’s widow will referee. Write Box AW 41 Lost & Found Found: Women’s thin gold chain with charm, Found at Duck Pin Ball Lane. Must be able to identify. 703-790-8376. 42 Misc. for Sale/ Rent Beat tight money. Have small slightly used printing press plates for $1 to $1,000 bills and do-ityourself manual. Must sell. Write Box AW, Ft Leavenworth Prison, Kansas DO fT YOUftSELF KIT. Convert U. S. Army surplus tanks into bird cages and lawn decorations. Kit includes plans, screwdriver, two canaries, and one 60-ton Mark IV tank with motor removed. Shaped FOB. Write Box Flight Jacket Men's large size in flame-retardant Nomex fabric. $100 firm. Like new. Brian days 777-1111; evenings 771-4927. For Sale: large oak waterbed w/mirrored headboard, captains cabin, king size 90% waveless mattress and extras included. Best offer, call Tom 729-4591. For Sale: Sega Game Gear in greet condition, with Game Genie, AC Adapter, Car Adapter, Carrying Case and Four Games. $300/ best offer: Call 540-349-8890. Hunting Club Membership: includes use of 6,000 acres in Northern Virginia. Call 703-6709783. Prepare now for horrors of remorseless cold this winter. Our electrically heated clothes will protect your body against sudden shock from going from hot car to hot home, and help you even sweat off excess weight to boot. Write AW. ’ SHOWCASES: LIGHTED - 3, 3125 each. Call Tom 540-987-8617 Swimming Pool distributor must sell entire inventory of new leftover 1995 huge 31'x19' family-sized pools with sundeck, fence & filter for only $988!! 100% financing. Call toll free 1-800-3734531 ask for Kelli. Limited area. Swimming Pool’s $887 Warehouse Clearance! All 1995 Model's! Huge 31'x19'x4'. O.D. Poors come complete deck, fence ladders liner, filter, pump & motor. Financing and installation/ available. Call now 1-800447-7207. Tanning Beds - Wolff and Sunmaster. Factory direct to public. Eliminate middle man. Save hundreds. Money back guarantee. Home/ commercial.' Easy payments. Free catalog. 1-800Keep-a-tan 1-800-533 42 Mlsc. for Sale/ Rent mii OK. HI. M rmnuteusrs of mem, ■snsndMmmn Pickup and Delivery 1/2 PRICE This spsciallppiMIs AU. manuladuranol MOWERS • TILLERS TRMMERS %4:. $S» fa .... J.A. Swan. Jr, & Co. 201 $>£«:$£, Culpeper ■*-. 82S-8371W Wolff Tanning Beds Tan At Home Buy Direct and Savel Commercial/ Home units from $199.00 Low Monthly Payments Free Color Catalog Call Today 1-800-842-1305. Wolff Tanning Beds. Order direct from factory distribution center. Solid steel, full body tanning beds, financing available. Free Catalog. 1-800-5379113 (Callers inside 804 area code) 1 -800-4470040 (Callers inside 540/703 area code). Wolff Tanning beds... Montego Bay. Home and Commercial Units. Factory direct. Financing available. 90. days same as cash. Units start as low as $109. 1-800-2474301. Word Processor. Brother WP2600Q with PC compatability and 3.5 inch disc drive. $200 firm. Brian days 777-1111, evenings 771-4927. 43 Misc. Wanted Fencing Partner needed. Due to unfortunate circumstances, Prussian gentlemen of old school here needs new fencing partner. No prior experience necessary. Former partner’s widow will sell sword cheap. Write box _ Wanted: Excellent color photographs of county for possible imclusion in tourism brouchure. Help the RCHS Leadership class by calling 9878575. We pay cash for Deed of Trusts or mortgage notes secured by real estate. Why wait on payments when you can have cash? Call Cambridge Investment Today) 540662-2300. 44 Mobile HomeeSale/Rent For Sale: 1986 Nova Classic, 68x14, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, great location to schools and shopping. Features: treatment system, washer/ dryer, porch and shed. $13,000. Financing Available. Call days 703-648-7689 or evenings 540-439-9713. AW WANTED Horses, Ponies Cattle & Trailers All types. Cosh terms. Will pick-up at form. (410) 987-5642 47 Personals Ws Buy Mortgages, Trust Deeds, Annuities, Lotteries. Did you sell your property? Receiving payments? Why wait) Get Cash now. Nationwide. Great Prices. Cal 1-800-659-2274, Ext 36. Personals ADOPTION Young happily married couple who cannot have children wishes to adopt baby. Will share photos, letters as child grows, if desired, will pay medical & legal expenses. Miriam & Jeff . 1-800-484-3253 code 3103 ADOPTION We are a Happily married couple, but can't have children & wish to adopt newborn. A happy home, with lots of love and security promised. Will pay medcal & legal expenses. Call Collect 703-444-4341 Lea A Marianne Adoption. Childless couple seeks to adopt infant, much love and happiness to share. Medical/ legal expenses paid. Call Wendy and Bill at home, 1 -800-304-3556 Adoption: Affectionate, loving married couple unable to have children desires infant to adopt Can help with legal and medical costs. Please call Steve & Katie collect at 703-971-3725 or 800797-0603. Legal/ confidential. $$CASH$$ Immediate $$ for structured settlements, annuities, lottery payouts, insurance claims and mortgages. 1800-386-3582 JG Wentworth, the nations only direct purchaser. 50 Pets AKITA POPPIES: 4 months, female, Silver /Black, wonderful companion, natural guard dog. , Sla-can Akltas. 540-955-0374 IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC to dogs and still want to protect your hearth and home, we have perfect solution. Our trained snapping turtles do not shed, bark or beg to be petted, but will stnke fear in the heart of any thug. Our little guardians are trained to lunge for the ankles. Ankle boots also available for members of your household. For information - Watch Turtles, Inc. Box AW. 52 Services Business EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 Chimney Sweeping Relining ®li> ^astjiora^ $Mma Fully Insured Bruce Vierling 703-675-3508 54 Services Home Improvement Environmental Impressions Landscaping, power washing, painting, odd jobs. Ask for Kslth 540-825-3726 55 Services Misc 100% Financing to qualified buyers who own their own lot & need a home. Call 825-5944 1st and 2nd Mortgages Fast Any Credit rating. No upfront fees. Easy payment plans. Great rates. Call Charles Toney at 804-282-0588 or 1-. 800-827-8909. Crosstate Mortgage. 60 Rentals Apartments Flint Hill, second level 1 bedroom apartment available March 1, no pets, $325/ month. Daytime 540-675-7171; evenings 540-675-3670. Large furnished apartment with all amenities on small horse farm near Flint Hill. Pets allowed. $650 plus utilities. Call 540-635-8666. Speryville area 1 bedroom apartment for rent. $325/ month. Available March 1st, Call 540-987- ' 8789. 61 Rentals Commercial Office Space/ The Plains - on comer Rts. 245 and 55. Small stone building in the park with 2 rooms and 1/2 bath. $375 month. Call Alera 1-703687-6683, Armfield/ Miller & Ripley Real Estate. Roadfront/ Commercial Space for rent off of Rt 211 at the old Hampton Inn Building. Ideal for antique/ gift shop. Call Brett 540-987-9032 or 540987-9337 63 Rentals House Heaven. One bedroom cottage on private farm next to running stream in The Plains area. Gas heat, small kitchen, living room & bath. Single or couple only. $6601/ month. Call Mere 1-540687-6683, Armfield/ Miller & Ripley Real Estate. Washington, VA - Fantastic views, wrap-around deck, central heat/ A/C, washer/ dryer, dishwasher, cherry cabinets, available now, $895. 540-9878432/ 202-648-3762. 64 Rentals Office Office Space/ The Plains - on corner Rts. 245 and 55. Small stone building In the park with 2 rooms and 1/2 bath. $375 monih. Cal Alera 1-703887-6683, Armfield/ Miller 4 Ripley Real Estate. 65 Rentals Room Warrsnton. Con, country home, large bathroom/ closet, kitchen/ laundry privileges, preferred female nonsmoker, $300 plus deposit. Month to month. 540-349-0626. 67 Rentals Vacation Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort: Spring from $55. daily $266* weekly. Centrally located. Indoor/ outdoor pools, whirlpools, saunas, atrium, tennis, playground, gamerooms. Sales: 2 bedroom $65,000 800-238-1181 Roommates Professional male/ female to rent room in house, $200/ month plus 1/3 utilities, Woodville, VA. 540-987-9341. 71 Real Estate For Sale 322’ Waterfront, 7.5 Acres- $3790 Down! Enjoy unspoiled frontage on beautiful mountain river with 50 mile mountain views. Fish, swim or relax. Our new road with utilties and perc. Perfect land to build or camp. CAII owner! 304-4925429 Price $37,900, balance financed 15 years at 8.9% ARM, OAC. $349.94/monthAppeallng river lot- 7.8 acres- $171.46/ month Walk to pristine mountain river with large hardwoods and majestic mountain views. Ready to build, camp, fish or relax. CAII now 304-4925429 Price $17,900, $895 down, balance financed 15 years at 8.9% ARM, OAC Government Foreclosed ' Homes for pennies on $1. Delinquent Tew, Repo’s, RbO's. Your area. Toll free 1-800-8969778 ext. II-5139 for current listings. Fee. Top of the world! 50 acres- $4990 Down, $468.98 per month. Own this mountain hideaway with panoramic views and mountain stream for less than most car payments! New road, perc, and survey. 1 3/4 hours west of DC Beltway. One of a kind! Won't last, call owner 540-662-9216 Price $49,900 9.5% ARM, 180 months OAC 72 Real Estate/ Owner Attention Homeowners. Consolidate Christmas Bills Now! All credit accepted/ No Equity loans available. 1st & 2nd Mortgages. Fast/ Low Rates. Call 1-8004207617 United Southern Mortgage. 73. Real Estate Lota/Acreage Chesapeake Bay Absolute Liquidation. Free color brochure & land list of VA waterfront & water access acreage on Bay’s most pristine area. Private boat dock & pier. On site financing. Call today 800-775-4563, ext. 6873. South Carolina Lakeview Bargain! $10,900. Free Boat Slip! Beautifully wooded lot with free private boat slip in spectacular waterfront community abutting goU course. Paved roads, water sewer, more! Excellent financing. Waterfront also available. Call now. 800-704-3154. Timberlake Estates. 74 Real Estate Wanted Ui WJ Hunting land- profee— - sional individual seek$L^ land to lease for private. u hunting. No club. Will insure. 7n3-34Q-nono_ 79 Bids ft Proposals "V"» Invitation lor Bids: Stons Purchasss for Landfill s*y ► The Rappahannock" County Board of Supef-o# visors is soliciting bids on „ purchases of various types and grades Of' * gravel and stone (and d6-^« livery of same) for use In > operations of the Rappahannock County Landfflf ' located on Weaver Road/,! (State Route 639), in Amissville, Rappahannock County. Amounts" of material purchased"’ and frequency of the pur- , chases vary seasonally,' and are dependent upon'' traffic and other factors. - ? The term of the corf- 7; tract shall be for twelve months, from March (, 2 1996 through Feb 28.*,: ’1997, but may be extend- .. ed for two additional ; twelve (12) month perl- " ods upon agreement df“* both Parties. The term*., of Competitive Sealed’ . Bidding as set forth in the' - Virginia Public Procuto- ' ment Act shall apply. . The matenafs and:/ services to be bid are ak follows: 'a VOOT No. 21-A VDOT No. 26 Surge-Secondary Feed Surge-Chip Feed . Delivery Charge Bids are to be submit- ' ted in accordance with,] the procedures comped-!.. tive Sealed Bidding refer- " enced above, with A 1 price/FOB per ton for ^ each of the above items - clearly set forth, name of the firm to provide the’1" material and service, and signature of an officer of • the firm. All bids must be received at the County Administrator's Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Friday, Febni- , ary 23, 1996, by 10:00 a.m., at which time they ‘ will be opened and pub- ' lidy read. , BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 2-7 & 2-14-96 *114322 Invitation tor Bids: Hauling ot Laachata From Landfill The Rappahannock County Board of Super- ! visors are soliating bids ■ on services to haul wasl- < ewater from the Rapp*- 1 hannock County Landfll ' (Weaver Road, Rt. 630, , Amissville) to the War- « ronton Wastewater Treat- 1 ment Facility, located on ! U.S. Rt. 211 in Warren- , ton, VA. i The volume ol mated- ! al produced is in the Vt- J tinity of 1,000 gallons per » day, but pumping and ■ hauling operations shoqltf J be arranged so h1) manage the gallonage , produced (which increaa-' i es in wet weather). The; ' landfill operator shad ar, J range a mutually con- i vement schedule with the > hauler. "■n • The successful bidder1 J shall comply with all re- ■ quirements of the Com- ' monwealth of Virginia. • Department of Health ! and Department of Waste , Management. In addition, > the bidder shall at sTI j times comply with the 9-' j racoons of the staff at tf»| ! Warrenton wastewater ■ treatment faality and the 1 Rappahannock County 1 landfill in matters of op«-_l

79 Bids ft Proposals stional procedures (of particular note, wastewater may not bo released Into tho treatment facility under prsMuro). Copies of the oompiete Genera Terms and Conations an available from the office listed below. A probid meeting will be hold tor any prospective bidders with questions or requests for additional information on Friday, February 18 at 9:00 AM at die County Administrator's Office. Attendance is not required in order to bid on the work herein described. No prequalification is required for this contract. All bids should be submitted on a form (included with the General Terms and Conditions documents) dearty identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shall note any exclusions or limitations. The basis for the bid shaft also be stated; for this agreement, a per gallon price shall be used. Aft fees for treatment of the hauled wastewater shall be the responsibility of Rappahannock County. All bids must be received at the County Administrator’s Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Friday. February 23, 1996, by 10:00 am, at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The term of the contract shall be for twelve months, from March 1, 1996 through Feb 28, 1997, but may be extended for two additional twelve (12) months periods-upon agreement of both parties. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply. The County reserves the right lo m obtain alternate leachate disposal solutions (on-site treatment & dispbsal, etc.) should tiwy become available. By Order Of: Jo®W. McCarthy County Administrator 2/T£J/14/96 ££ #114177 80 "Legal Notices RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF BONING APPEALS PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1431 Of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, nofpe is hereby given thu the Board of Zoning Appeals tor Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 28,1996 at tour o’clock In the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: Mr. . & Mrs. Bernard O'Meara, Rt 1, Box 104A Spenyvilie, VA 22740, desire to obtain a Special Use Permit to operate a professional office in' a home (temporarily) and an' accessory building thai js to be built (permanently); said office to eihploy up to three (3) persons. Property is located on/near Rt. 607 (more) specifically, “old eOT) . m Stonewall Magisterial District. Tract contains approximately 30.8301 acres, Tax Map 55, Parcel 7A, zoned "A" Agricultural. Use allowed under Section 170, Article 170-36(E). . A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available tor public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on 80 Legal Notices Wednesday, February 21, 1966 at 7:30 pm at the Counhouse tor such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent property parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals. P.O. Box 519, Washing* 22747-022, ington, VA in advance BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 2-7 A 2-14-96 •114249 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that tire Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 4, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia to consider toe following applications: SE •06-02-02 The Fauquier Bank, 10 Courthouse Square, P.O. Box 561, Warren ton, VA 22166, desires to obtain a Special Exception in order to subdivide a tract of approximately 179.22 acres into five (5) residential parcels of which two (2) will contain 50+ acres and the remaining parcels will each contain 25+ acres. Tract is located on/near RT. 640 near Ben Venue in Jackson Magisterial District at Tax Map 31, Parcel 22A. The Special Exception is necessary due to more than three (3) residential lots having been created since 1973. Division is Allowed under Section 170, Article 170 36(A) of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 1996 at 730 p.m. at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board Supervisors P.O. Box 519, Washington. VA 22747022, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 2-7,2-14-96 6114395 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals fpr Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public nearing on Wednesday, February 28, 1996 at four o’clock in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: SU • 96-02-01 Roger Lee and Janet Hitt, Rt. 1, Box 290-D, Viewtown, VA 22746, desire to obtain a Special Use Permit in order to construct an additional dwelling on their property to house elderly parents. 80 Legal Notices Parcel is located on Rt. 846, Tax Map 43, Parcel 168, Jackson District in Viewtown, VA and consists of approximately 12.2062 acres. Allowed under Section 170-36 (A) of the Rappahannock County Code: Additional Standards under 170-62 <G>. A COPY of the loregoing applications is on He at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 430 p.m. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting On Wednesday, February 21. 1996 at 730 p.m. at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747-022, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 2-7 6 2-14-96 6114415 NOTICE OP SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to a Deed of Trust (Deed of Trust*) from Anthony C. Cutro, unmarried, dated July 19, 1994 and recorded in Deed Book 207. at page 463 of the land records of the Circuit Court for the County of Rappahannock, Virginia conveying certain real property, in trust, default having been made in the payment of the note secured thereby, and as directed by the noteholder in writing, Howard N. Bierman, James M. Towamicky and/or Potomac Trustees, L.C., a Virginia Limited Liability Company, will offer for sale at Public Auction at • the front entrance to the Circuit Court for the County of itappui lauiiwn, * u y>< mu, located at 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia on February 16. 1996, at 8:30 A.M. said real property, described as follows: PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE "A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF * STREET ADDRESS: Route 1, Box 159-9, Castleton, Virginia, Tax Map #41 -36 The property will be sold “AS IS* WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust, including the Deed of Trust in the original to be fully announced at time TERMS OF SALE: Cash. A deposit of 10% of the succesful bid, in cash or cashier's check payable to the Substitute Trustees will be required at the time of sale, with the balance due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Substitute Trustee's fee. All costs of conveyancing. (which shall be by special warranty deed), including examination of title, recording charges, and Grantor Tax. to be at the cost of purchaser, along with past-due and current real estate taxes adjusted to date of sale. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to reject all bids, extend the time to redeve bids, withdraw the property from sale, REISSUANCE OF A VPDES PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TO STATE WATERS AND STATE CERTIFICATION UNDER THE STATE WATER CONTROL LAW First Public Notice Issue Data: 1-31-96 and 2-7-96 , The State Water Control Board has under consideration reissuartcce of the following Permit and State Certificate: Permit No.: Name of Permittee: Facility Name: Facility Location: Permittee Address: Flow: Receiving Stream: Basin: Section: Special Standards: Discharge: VA0062880 Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority Sperryville Sewage Treatment Plant 3751 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville Post Office Box 253, Sperryville Virgnia 22740 0.055 MGD Thornton River Rappahannock River Subbasin: None 4 Class: III Ixisting Municipal Discharge The proposed reissuanoe consists of establishing limits for flow, pH, dissolved oxygen, total residual chlorine, BOD5, total suspended solids and ammonia. Proposed Effluent Limitations Row (MGD): 0.055 MGD Monthly Average BOD5: 30 mg/I average Suspended Solids: 30 mg/I average Ammonia June - December: 2.63 ma/l average and 3.85 mg/I maximum Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) mg/1: Nondetec table pH (Standard Units) 6.0 minimum and 9.0 maximum Dissolved Oxygen 6.0 mg/I minimum This proposed reissuance is tentative. On the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations. the State Water Control Board proposes to reissue the permit subject to certain conditions. Persons may comment in writing to the Department of Environmental Quality, Northern Virginia Regional Office, on the proposed reissuance of the permit within thirty (30) days from the date of the first notice. Comments shall Include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer, and shall contain a complete, concise statement of the factual basis for the com menu. Only those comments received within this period will be considererd. The Director of the Department of Environmental Quality may decide to hold a public hearing if public response is significant. All pertinent information is on file and may be inspected, and arrangemenu maoe for copying by contacting Lyle Anrte Collier at: " ' Department of Environmental Quality _ . Northern Virginia Regional Office 1549 Old Bridge Road. Suite 106 Wood bridge, VA 22192 Telephone No. (703) 490-8922 Following the comment period, the Director will make a determination regarding the proposed reissuance. This determination will become effective, unless the □Rector grants a public hearing. Due notice of any public hearing will be given. 141 A 2-7-96 *113259 80 Legal Notices waive the deposit requirement and/or extend the period of time lor settlement. Should the Substitute Trustees be unable, in their sole discretion, lor any reason to convey marketable title 10 this property, Man it shall be a term of Ms sale that the purchaser's sole remedy in law or equity shall be the refund of deposit only. Upon refund of Me deposit the sale shall bo void and of no effect Written notice of this Substitute Trustee's sale, as required by Section 55-59.1 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, has been sent to the property owner as his address appears in the records of the noteholder and to all parlies prescribed therein. Additional terms of safe will be announced at the sale. Howard N. Bierman and James M. Towamicky and Potomac Trustees, L.C., Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald S. Deutsch. 8630 Fenton St, 8925, Silver Spring, MD 20910, (301) 5859655 SCHEDULE“A" ■Beginning at a stake on the south side of Thornton's River in an ivy cliff and comes to Thomas Deatherage a marked pine about one pole south of the stake and running therewith said Deatherage'* line S 1/2 E 73.8 poles to a corner with william Mills, thence with said Mills S 83 1/2 W. 61 poles. thence Nil w 22 poles to a rocky knob, thence N 4 1/4 W 27.20 poles, to a planted stone, thence S 35 3/4 W 98 poles to a corner at the S.E. point of a strip of timber, thence N 67 1/2 W 4 poles to a pipe, thence N 7 1/4 E 14 poles to where a red oak was formerly called for, thence N 6 1/2 E 16.5 poles to a black oak stump, thence N 16 1/2 E 11.5 poles to a white oak, thence N 15 3/4 E 36.80 poles to some black oak sprouts from an old stump on the south side of the old road, some marked chestnut sprouts on the north side of the said road, thence N 82 3/4 W 10 poles to a small pine corner, to Matthew Williamson, thence with said Matthew Williamson • N 13 1/4 E 19 poles to a pine on the river bank, thence down the river with the meanders thereof to the beginning, containing, by former transfers, 42 acres, less onehalf acre reserved by the Grantors at the old burial grounds with right of way to it when necessary, said description being set forth and described in a certain Deed dated November 14, 1884, and ' recorded May 10, 1886, in Deed Book R. Page 56* Together with an easement for roadway purposes over the following described tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Jackson Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, approximately one-haM mile west of the Village of Laurel Mills and described according to a plat and survey made by J. I. Covell, C.L.S., on April 15, 1977, as follows, to-wit: *20' strip - Part of the Munro Tract Route 619, 2 mi. W. of Laurel Mill, Rappahannock County, Virginia Beginning at a point at the center of Route 619 in line with an old fence line on the north side corner with a tract now or formerly the Freeman and Miller lizzie Mills* Tract; thence with that tract the old fence line on the west side of the outlet being the line, N 2-36 E 1210.71' to a comer post, comer with the Gray tract; thence continuing with that tract, same course, 50.00' to a post, corner in the gray line with Munro: thence new lines with Munro S 60-50 E 22.36’, S 2-36', S 2-36’ W 1248.43' with the east side of the outlet, 20' from and parallel to the old fence line on the west side of the outlet to a K>int at the center of oute 619, thence with the center of the road S 66-06 W 20.113' to the beginning* This tract contains one-half acre, be die same moreor less. And being the same property acquired by the Grantors herein by virtue of a Deed from Cynthia Gail Miller and Robert M. Miller, Trustees, recorded in Deed Book 168, at Page 36 among the aforesaid land records. 2/7,2/14/96 *114106 81 Legale/ABC ABC LICENSE Mary Ann Kuhn trading as The Middleton Inn 176 Main Street Washington, Va. 22747-0254 Rappahannock County is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Bed and Breakfast license to sell alcoholic beverages. Maiy Ann Kuhn, Proprietor 2-7 *2-14-96 •114169 Automobiles Donato Vehichles - RVs - Boats - to Jewish Heritage for the Blind. Tax Deductible. Free Towing. Need not run. 1800-2-DONATE/ 1-800236-6283 '•3 MUSTANG LX CONVERTIBLE: 5.OHO/ CT package, 18,000 miles, triple black, 5-Star rims, automatic, fully loaded, f f4,000/or refinance. 703-828*2974 Mercury 1989 Cougar LS. Fully loaded with power sunroof only 67K miles. Just serviced and tuned. $6700. 777-2992. Must Sellff 1996 Saturn SL-2, power windows/ locks. Spoiler, upgraded stereo and speakers. Keyless entry. Fully loaded! Only 6,000 miles. $16,200/ best offer. Serious inquiries only please. Call 540-347-3645 after 5:30. Ask for Angie. Seized Cara from $175. Porsches, Cadillacs, Chevys, BMW’s, Corvettes. Also Jeeps, 4WD's. Your area. Toll free 1-800-898-9778 ext. A-5139 for current listings. Fee. 85 Truck*/Vans Mazda 1987 B2000. King cab, bedliner, recent brakes, timing belt, muffler, engine, transmission, clutch, good condition, cheap & dependable. $2,300. 540-347-0204. Range Rover 1992 Country Edition Blue, 69K miles, records available. * $27,000 Must sell!! Call (202) 363-5656 88 Parts ft Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts tor cam and trucks Some new pans Motors, tanamtalons and parts Inatolad (If purchased has). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy and S#N running cars and trucks. Open 7days, Uon-SatdS Sunday 9-5 l oca ad Rt 229.3 mikojurt Culpapsr High School 82S-2S71 results! Wednesda; Job update _ W Mill-Week Edition 00 Employment Services GOVTPOSTALJOBS NOW HIRING FOR 96 Start $23,800-$34, SOCVyr. Caltor appfcafexii employment into. 1-818-506-5354 Ext 9517 m"ST111-™ Help Wanted $$AVON$$ Potential $200-$2000 per month. Sefl where & when you like, its not just door to 'door anymore. MpcficaVottier insurance available. 1-800-288-6311. Ind. Rep. $40,000/year Income potential. Home typists/PC users. Tod. free 1-800-898-9778 Ext T5139 for listings. $40,00<VYr. INCOME potential. Home Typists/PC users. Toll Free (1) 800-898-9778. Ext. T-4600 for listings. AAA Opportunity OTR drivers. A career company. A 1 equipment. A place to call home must be at least 25 with good MVR. Call . Mike Sides Challenger Motor Freight 1-800-756-3054 8a.m.- - 5p.m. Assemble arte, crafts, and toys in your spare time. Also serving typing and computer work. Great pay. No fee call 1800-632-8007. BOOKKEEPER Full function Bookkeeper needed for small private school. Familiarity with Quicken, computer accounting systems and payroll. 2 days per week or equivalent hours. - Resume to: Accountant PO Box 739 Flint Hill, VA. 22627 CARPENTERS WANTED Piece work in No. VA. Call Mr. Hermansen at: 540-937-3967 CONSTRUCTION JOB SUPERINTENDENT The TYREE Organization, Inc., a leading construction/environmental firm, seeks an individual with 510 years construction building experience. Responsible for site-work, commercial interior buildout, lay-out and shooting grades. Knowledge of all trades a must. Service station construction experience a plus. Must be able to maintain excellent subcontractor and customer relationships: ■> We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. For consideration, mail/fax your resume to: DEPT JS THE TYREE ORGANIZATION 15 Douglas Court ' Sterling, VA 20166 Fax:703-904-8358 Equal Opportunity Employer iajiho i nu\-* i iwi^i PROJECT MANAGER The TYREE Organization, Inc., a leading construction/environmental firm specializing in the petroleum industry, is seeking an individual with 5-10 years construction management experience and a degree. Must be able to organize and control the preparation and execution of construction contracts for cost, quality, and safety. Job costing ability is essential. Indivl will have complete operational & financial responsibility for their projects. 40-hour OSHA training & knowledge ol computers is preferred. We offer a competitive salary & benefits pkg. For consideration, mail/fax resume to: DEPT PM THE TYREE ORGANIZATION 15 Douglas Court Sterling, VA 20166 Fax: 703-904-8358 Equal Opportunity Employer ARTIST/SIGN PAINTER Production person needed for sm. craft business. Must be able to replicate artwork from exizting production line. Exp. uttering on wood necessary. FUnt Hill area. (540)675-2047 Drivers: $36,000 + yearly. up to $.36/mi., be home every 9-12 days, free medical, dental, retirement, $1000 tarp, $500 safety bonus. Assigned tractors. Homady Truck Line 1-800-3437989. ELECTRICIANS HELPERS, TRAINEES or ENTRY LEVEL F/T with Benefits For residential work throughout Northern Va. area. Call: E.L. Kellogg Corp. (703)968-5545 Financial planning firm Shenandoah valley needs CFP/ChFC series 7 lie. to see clients in office. Top ‘95 rep earned over $200K. Fax resume 540-885-2537. HOME MANAGER (FT) Private housekeeper needed for residence In Rappahannock County. Prior experience required. Excellent pay and benefits. Please call (540)675-3838 Page Memorial Hospital Lurey, Virginia Page Memorial Hospital, located in the Shenandoah Valley approximately 2 hrs. from Washington, D.C., has immediate openings for the following positions: Registered Nurse Manager Surgical Services Immediate opening for a full-time Nurse Manager in Surgical Services. Candidate must be a registered nurse with three years experience in acute care and recent experience in management and the surgical arena. Responsibilities include supervision and coordination related to patient care and surgical services. Current Va. license required. Must be available to take call. Registered Nurse Surgical Services Full-time position available for a registered nurse in the OR. Applicant must possess a Virginia state license and have current experience in all aspects of OR nursing. Must be available to take call. Registered Nurse ' Ambulatory Surgery Unit Part, time position available for a registered nurse in the ASU three days per week. Must possess strong assessment, communication, and teaching skills, with the ability to relate effectively to clients and families. Current experience and a Va. License is required. CST Surgical Services Position available for a CST graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program with a minimum of 2 years, current experience in the OR. Must be able to take call responsibilities. Send Resumes to: Administrator Page Memorial Hospital 200 Memorial Drive Luray, Virginia 22835 (540)743-4561 FAX 743-9560 /\ X Inside work. Rappahannock County. McBride Construction 540-987-7254. Marketing/ Satee. Base salary/ auto /commissions of up to 50%. Enthusiastic, assertive, honest, youthful women or men. No experience required. Excellent earnings and benefits. Call Bruce Beavers ASAP 800-766-0414. Blue Ridge Telephone. /MECHANICS For work on electrical motors. Full time or part time, day or eve. shifts. Little Washington area. Call: 540-987-9032 Ask For Brett Mechanics- light and heavy truck. Day/night shift. Pay equal to skill level,, performance bonus, paid factory training, paid holidays, paid health insurance, 401K, uniforms. Contact Mike Holland or Phil Cates, Mon.Fri. 9:30am-4:30pm. Colonial Truck Sales, Richmond. 804-232-3492, 800-234-8782. OFFICE ASST. Part-Time. Needed for sm. craft business. Exp’d. w/all aspects of day to day responsibilities. Exc. telephone manner. Gd. handwriting skills. Some bookkeeping nec. Flint Hill area. Call: (540)675-2047 RESIDENTIAL AIDE #6038-03 Full-time position in Orange & Culpeper to include evening & weekend hrs. Provide assistance & residential support to consumers w/mental retardation at supervised apartments. Exp. with MH/MR populations . helpful. DMV record check required. Position subject to drug testing. Hiring range: $6.81$7.66/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 2/16/96 to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-825-3100. FFO/AA Seamstress / Tailor needed for custom sewing shop in . Wsrrenton. (540) 347-5913 WAIT PERSON DAYS 4&20 BLACK BIRDS RESTAURANT Flint Hill, VA 675-1111 WOODWORKER Need for sm. growing craft business. In-house or sub-work. EXP'D. ONLY. Flint Hill area. (540)675-2047 . 92 Help Wanted Domestic HOUSEKEEPER For family in The Plains, Va. Live in or full day live out. Cleaning, driving, light child care. English speaking, good salary. Call: 540-253-5999. CNA Full and part time needed for the 7-3 shift. Must be state licensed and dependable. Comprehensive benefits package. Salary to $7.10 per hour, and shift differentiate for eves, nights and weekends. Call: Dot Hicks, RN, DON Culpeper Health Care Center k 540-825-2884 _ Hl, I Sr. Programmer Analyst Required Skills HP-UX or RS6000 (AIX) or SUN Workstation and: Oracle or Ingress or Sybase and: C, C++. Motif 1 Minimum of 5 years experience. Client! server project experience and knowledge of distributed applications. Employment or contract opportunities. Interested and Qualified send resume to; Uniplus Consultants. Inc. 530 Sunset Lane,Culpeper, VA 22701 540/825-1732 (fax) or 540/825-4662 TECHNICIAN WANTED Experience preferred. Full time. Benefits. Call Billy or Greg at: Joe Jacoby Jeep Eagle 347-6622 ASSISTANT For non-profit organization. Computer proficient, bookkeeping, organize volunteers, occasional outdoor work. Interest in natural history preferred. PT or FT - salary minimal. Start immediately. Send re-, sumc plus references to: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 6809 Airlic Rd. Warrenton, VA 22186 Or Fax: (540)349-2328 DISHMACHINE OPERATOR $6.50/HR The Inn at Little Washington Is seeking a reliable, responsible person(s) to work in our kitchen as dlshmachine operator and general helper. Hours are primarily in the evening. We have part-time and full-time and weekend shifts available. Benefits include: free meals, free uniforms, vacation leave, insurance program available. The Inn At. Little Washington Washington, VA 22747 (800)272-4466 AP CLERK Experienced individual needed to process payments for a Northern Virginia publisher based in Herndon. Must be a detail oriented team player who is able to work independently. Computer experience and good communication skills are required. Please send resume and cover letter - including salary history/ requirements- to: Arcom Publishing 13873 Park Center Road, * Suite 301 Herndon, Va. 22071-3285 Attn: CMG FAX: (703) 435-9754 ADVERTISING SALES EGLmVES NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Outgoing, self motivated account executives needed for award winning community newspapers. Lucrative territories available. Minimum one year ad sales, experience. GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FINANCIALLY MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS Mail or fax your resume to: David Baker 9001 Braddock Rd., Suite 280, Springfield, V*. 22151 FAX 703-764-9652

Dieffenbachia& Are Great For Decorating Homes, Offices By DR. DIANE RELF EitnutM Container Hortkallurisl DiefTenbachias are most frequently used in decorating homes and other indoor areas. Plants in four to eight inch pots fit neatly on tables, desks, and counters. Plants set at floor level are usually in eight inch pots and larger. Small dieffenbachia plants, usually less than four inches, are frequently used in combination planters, such as dish gardens. Dieffenbachias adapt well to indoor light levels including areas with low light 10 to 12 hours per day. Less light will result in plant decline. If the light is brighter on one side of the plant, rotate the plant every week or two to prevent it leaning toward the light They* Need a Warm Room Dieffenbachias are true tropicals, so they should be maintained between 70F and 80F (21 to 27 degrees centigrade) for continuous-^growth. Temperatures of 55F (13 degrees centigrade) or slightly lower can produce chilling injury and subsequent loss of lower leaves. Avoid placing the plant near a door or air vents where the draft may be too warm or to cool. Dieffenbachia should be kept relatively moist, but not constantly wet. Plants left standing with drainage water in the saucer or an excessively high level of water in the container reservoir become susceptible to root / rot. If the plant has not overgrown its container, it should require watering once a week. If the plant is large, growing in a bright setting with low humidity and air turbulence, water more frequently. Control Size by Repotting Or Removing Shoots As plants grow, it may be necessary to transplant them to a larger container. Use a peat-based potting mix available from your local garden center for ill around the plant as it is transplanted. The transplant can be set slightly deeper (an inch or so) in the new pot than it was in the original container since'dieffenbachia will tolerate more moisture than most folia/ plants. This will help insure adequate anchorage of the plants, which often have heavy tops. If you don’t want to repot to a larger container, make the plant smaller by removing the dominant center shoots near the base. That will reduce the height of the plant and provide room for secondary shoots. Recently-purchased dieffenbachia usually have enough nutrients in the potting mix to sustain them for a month or more. After that, it is suggested that a 3-1-2 or 1-1-1 fertilizer be applied, one level teaspoon per quart of water every one to three months. More frequent fertilization is suggested for plants in bright locations. Water the plant thoroughly with the fertilizer solution during each County School Lunch Menus RCES Monday, Feb. 12: Breakfast: breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Feb. 13: little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Feb. 14: french toast sticks or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, Feb. 15: scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Feb. 16: hot oatmeal/toast, or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, Feb. 12: Lunch: cheeseburger on bun, french fries and trail mix. Tuesday, Feb. 13: hot turkey sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes and green beans. * Wednesday, Feb. 14: little smokies/biscuit, macaroni and cheese, but- ' tered peas and choice of fruit. Thursday, Feb. 15: pork barbecue on bun, hash browns, cole slaw or fruit and homemade cookie. Friday, Feb. 16: chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese, vegetable sticks and choice of fruit. RCHS Monday, Feb. 12: steak nuggets/biscuits, mashed potatoes California blend and fruit or chicken pattie on bun or tuna salad and fries. junior Gardeners Learn From Master The 4-H Junior Garden Club met twice during January. On Jan. 23 Mrs. Jennifer Alexander, an Extension Master Gardener, presented a program to them on forcing bulbs and flowering branches. Each member planted paperwhites to take home and force indoors this winter. On Jan. 29 they met to make Smokey Bear Posters to enter in the 1996 Smokey Bear Poster contest. The 4-H Junior Garden Club meets every 4th Tuesday, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Extension Office for youth ages 9 to 13 who are interested in gardening and nature topics. New members are welcome. For information contact Carolyn Emerick, 4-H leader at 675-3575 or the Extension Office at 675-3619. License Issued The following marriage license was issued recently at the Rappahannock County Clerk’s Office. • Steve Edward Baldwin, Washington and Frances Faye Law, Washington. FAX MACHINE SERVICES To send Information: Any U.S. destination $5.00-first sheet $2.00-each additional sheet To receive fax Information: $4.00-first sheet $1.00 each additional sheet i/675-3338 Fax: 675-3088 By HELEN SMITH Tuesday, Feb. 13: mexican sombrero, french fries and hot apple crisp or grilled ham and cheese or bologna and cheese sub. Wednesday, Feb. 14: spaghetti/garlic bread, buttered corn and fruit and sweet heart cake Or cheeseburger/fries or pork steak on bun. Thursday, Feb. 15: vegetable beef soup, peanut butter and jelly, onion rings and fruit or hot dog on bun or chicken salad. Friday, Feb. 16: pork barbecue on bun, french fries, cole slaw and fruit or fish filet on bun or hamburger on bun. application. Remove the lower leaves as they turn yellow. Plants growing under good conditions will periodically have a few of the older leaves die. Rapid loss of many leaves may indicate, a more serious problem, such as root rot or chilling. Insects and Root Rot Problems Can Be Handled Mites, mealybugs, and root rot pathogens are the most serious problems with dieffenbachia. Mites and insects in the home can be controlled with pesticides labeled for use on dieffenbachia or foliage plants. Another prevention is to wash plants about as often as a family pet might be bather. Wash the top and undersides of plant leaves with warm, soapy water and then rinse well. This not only makes the leaves shiny, but it allows the plant to photosynthesize light much better. Root rot problems can usually be avoided by not allowing the potting mixture to stay constantly wet. A reminder: This plant is poisonous if swallowed. Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. I REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock County Clerk’s Office. Thomas D. Jett, Jr. and wife to Bessie Luticia Adams Jett, lot B, 1.44 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Henry R. Hudson to James G. Brown and wife, parcel one, 29.2727 acres, Hampton District. $165,000. James P. Jamieson to Leslie Jamieson Sharp and others, 2.83 percent undivided interest each in 113.28 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of Gift. Constance G. Hardman and wife to Penny A. By waters, 16.1668 acres, Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties. $48,000. Bruce Richard Monismith and Keep Warm & Cozy in this light-filled 2-story cedar contemporary. Two fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 3'/j baths, large decks open to mountain views & river: Two-car garage with work shop. Bulbs, shrubbery and trees to gladden your heart in spring — all on 10 acres near Washington, Virginia. $250,000. Eileen M. Day, Realtors The Country Properly People Washington, Virginia 22747 • 540-675-3033 Cindy Robinson Russell Lee Kevin Day 540-675-3567 540-636-3783 540-937-3185 a. OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! SUNDAY BY APPOINTMENT REAL ESTATE Company Limited WANTED Country Real Estate ♦ ♦ 4 I have cash buyers for the following country properties: 1. Two buyers for small farms of 50-100 acres in The Plains area. Up to $1,000,000. House can be of modest proportions and horse facilities are a plus but not necessary. 2. Acreage with a 10-15 acre lake or lake site with house site so that one would have mountain views looking across the lake. Would consider existing house but prefers to build. Can pay up to $500,000 cash for land; up to $ 1,000,000 if house is included. Any location. 3. Farm with lovely, private, noiseless setting, 75-150 acres, traditional house — not large and willing to do some restoration. Warrenton area. Rappahannock or Culpeper area O.K. Up to $1,500,000. —---x_____ All responses kept in strict confidence. Please call Joe Allen Jr. at Allen Real Estate Company, Ltd. (540) 347-3838 Allen Real Estate Company^ Joe Allen, Jr., Broker 43 Culpeper Street, Warrenton In the Historic District Trailed in historic real estate by the National Trust REAL ESTATE Company Limited wife to William P. Kiewit and wife, lots 5 and 6, Fox Pine Subdivision, Wakefield District, Rappahannock, Warren and Fauquier Counites. $132,000. Rodney A. Vest and wife to Patricia Vest Whorton and husband, 25 percent interest in 4.100 acres, Hampton District. Deed of Gift. { Combo Real Estate Available in 14 Newspapers Call 675-3338 Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM : James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088 /office SPERRYVILLE - 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick Rambler, living room with fireplace, central heat and air, carport, deck, 2 *; acres with mountain view. ' $119,000. - ; BRICK RAMBLER with full ; finished basement, 3 baths, 3 bedrooms, kitchen and dining area with fireplace, deck, attached garage and workshop on 4.3 acres with stream and board fencing. $200,000. James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank * 675-3291 987-8146 What’s For Sale? 11 acres of gently rising mountainside. In two parcels just west of the county scat! Serene mountain views. Offered for $72,500. 12 acres on small ridge with Blue Ridge Mountain views. East of Amissvillc & convenient to Warrenton. Wooded & ready for your home. Offered for $62,500. a. J^gLEstatein Washington, Virginia (540) 675-1373 FRIGID, SEENIK RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY AN OLD-FASHIONED HOUSE in an old-fashioned village - (Washington). View The Church and The Inn from the front porch, spacious and charmings heart of pine floors, residence or ?, The "~Fairfax House, circa 1894, $195,000... NEW FARMHOUSE style on 5 private acres, 4 BRs, 3'A baths, hardwood floors, French doors, family room, garage, basement, wrap porch, mt. views, on Old Poe Rd., $189,000... OLD BROWNTOWN RD. Way back in the woods, near Shen. ’ Nat. Park, 9'A acres divided into 6 lots, nice woods, views, $57,390... LITTLE WASHINGTON area: Homes and earth parcels with views... Dn?rnmn» _i r //u/ ueto, // um 4U wi/ utTco... GARRISON KEILLOR FOR PRESIDENT!!, Al Gore for Vice Pres. (He’s a good clapper). 1, ROGER BATCHELDER, AfLittle Washington... THE REALTOR 540-675-1776 540-937-1776 (Res.) Since 1927 Roy Wheeler Realty Company Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half A Century. OAK LEDGE - A very fine offering in Rappahannock Hunt Country w/spectacular pastoral & mtn views. Numerous amenities w/this 3/4 BR, 2/z BA brick & frame Cape Cod situated on 44.9 gently sloping acres-fenced & cross fenced. 2 BR guest cottage attached to 2-stall barn, run-in shed, towering oaks, tree-lined driveway and much more $449,900. N. POE'S ROAD - Build your dream home on this 50 acres located in area of small estates! Approx. 15-20 acres of’open land w/remainder m hardwoods, riding trails & numerous dogwoods. Several choice building sites. $249,500. Additional acreage available. WASHINGTON AREA - Charming older frame farmhouse - needs work but liveable - situated on 25 acres - pasture, woods, orchards, pond, 3 outbuildings and wonderful mountain views!! $185,000. AMISSVILLE - 25 prime acres located just west of the Village - open and rolling land w/some fencing & nice pond. Pastoral & mtn views Additional acreage available. $119,000. 03 <iMin* Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 40L RB^MKK ® T^W- Regency flOME: 540-937-3029 OFFICE: 540-341-1080 1-800-341-1080 - Sri t§* - i ANNE FURTICK RIVERFRONT, separate pond, open and wooded land in Rappahannock County go with this 3 bedroom home with mountain views! Will consider lease option or delayed settlement. $224,900. TALK TO ME about great land deals - 25 acres, $75,000 in Castleton 75 acres, $100,000 in Castleton 142 acre mountain ridge and open areas 60 acres of views, creeks and great trees, $155,000 Windemere Estates 10-25 acres, perced, ready to go’ * CALL ANNE TODAY!!