Rappahannock News, February 14, 1996

48th Year, No.7 12 Pages Bm^To'Tci^ution WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1996 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents — ■' .' —-■ ' ' . ■■ - -- - ■ ■ .- — > * K.' ^ ^ , Valentine Pink g'i, Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan | Large lilies are one of the many varieties of pink flowers decorating The Inn at Little Washington this week. School Budget Needs Tax Hike State Cuts Fuel Increase By SHARON KILPATRICK . Rappahannock News Staff Writer School Superintendent David Gangel presented the School Board with a $6.34 million budget up 6-2 percent from the current year. It would require nearly $553,000 more from local taxes, an increase of about 15 percent. If approved, that would require about 10 cents more on the real estate tax rate. A reduction of more than $300,000 in state and federal funding accounts for much of the needed increase in local tax revenue to fund the budget. That is partly made up with an* increase of about $55,000 in state funding in a technology grant, but Dr. Gangel said that the total of $105,000 for technology is more than the school system would normally spend for technology, and he feels it is coming from regular operating funds. About $161,000 of the increase would go to pay for salary increases of 2.5 percent plus step for teachers, teachers’ aides, and administrators. Employees not on a salary scale such as bus drivers, secretaries, and custodial staff would get a 3.5 percent raise. The School Board had already agreed to decrease the budget by just over $43,500, by deciding to use left over monies from the bonds for the elementary school addition to pay to replace the roof over the gym and cafeteria at the elementary school. Funds for that project were included and then cut from the current budget. It was originally to be the first part of a several year project to replace all the roofs over the original elementary school building. In the past the School Board has indicated it wanted to use the left over bond funds for improvements to the track and upgrading the earth science lab at the high school, but estimates of the costs for these projects exceeded expectations, and they have been postponed. Besides the new roof, the board agreed to use left over bond funds for lighting the high school parking lot and renovating bathrooms at both schools. See Schools, Page A-6 House of Delegates Defeats Sludge Bill 63 to 32 By COVEH SOLAIMANI and jjM MCNAMARA' Capital News Service RICHMOND — The House of Delegates overwhelmingly defeated a bill that would have overturned Rappahannock County’s ban on the land application of sludge. County Administrator John McCarthy reported that the House was busy trying to move legislation through and on to the Senate late Monday, when the bill came up. Several delegates offered amendments to the bill exempting the localities they represented. One delegate even suggested amending the bill so it would apply only to the sponsor’s constituency, Mr. McCarthy reported. H Paced with deadline pressures Tne ttou«r • voted against all the amendments and then defeated the bill iii a 63 to 32 vote. The companion bill was then withdrawn at the sponsors suggestion. People had traveled from all comers of the state last Thursday to voice their concerns about the bills which limited localities’ authority to regulate sewage sludge usage on-agricultural land. Included in the crowd were Mr. McCarthy and Board of Supervisors members Robert Anderson and Charles K “Pete” Estes. The House of Delegates Agriculture Committee was considering two “companion” One contained a ‘model ordinance” that a county could adopt that would be only way a county could regulate the application of sewage sludge to agricultural land at all. The other added sludge application to agricultural activities protected by the state’s Right To Farm Act as long as the sludge was spread no more often than once every three years. In spite of strong opposition, the Agriculture Committee voted to support both bills. Proponents of the House bills argued for using sludge in land applications, contending that the state should have the power to de DOV mm of its in landfills or to use it as fertilizer. • One patron of the bills, Del. Ward L. Armstrong, D-Martinsville, called) placing sewage sludge on land and crops a “can’t lose situation.” “To use sludge as a fertilizer is both proenvironment and pro-business,” he told the committee. Although most opponents of the bill did hot necessarily disagree with this use of sludge, they did disagree with the state having the power to regulate its use on land. “None of our organizations are opposed to '"‘MlMfl 8t Mi 1 IgjUlMl ji . power to regulate itsuse,” said Jerry Lovelace, assistant county administrator in Halifax County. Timothy G. Hayes, an attorney representing Bio-Gro, a company that is the major hauler of sludge produced at the Blue Plains Sewer Plant in Washington, D.C., told the group that a precedent for this matter already has been set. As an example, he cited the assembly's 1993 decision to regulating the use of pesticides, saying sludge deserves a similar response. See Sludge, Page A-6 Old Rag Bulletins Wolf's Rep To Visit Karen Bowling Foster, from Congressman Frank Wolf’s office will visit Rappahannock County next Wednesday, ; Feb. 21. She will be in the Extension Office from 1:30 to 2:30. ? Mrs. Foster will be available to talk to constituents who need assistance or have problems of a Federal nature, such as with. the Social Security Administration, Department of Labor, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Internal Revenue Service, or Department of Veterans Affairs. Assembly Hotline The General Assembly of Virginia is providing a toll-free Constituent Viewpoint hotline. The hotline will allow citizens to voice their opinions on legislative issues during the session. The number is (800) 899-0229. , Constituent Viewpoint will receive calls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on each legislative work day through March 9. Government At A Glance • ♦ Washington Town Council, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, Town Hall. • Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, Courthouse. Settling In Grant Applications Up By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Gary Settle has now been in his newJ position' as Rappahannock County Sheriff for over six weeks and he has been busy. He has submitted four grants in the past month, and followed up on a COPS (community oriented policing services) grant which had been applied for last year. The COPS grant would provide funds for a full-time position for community policing. After sending in more justification for the COPS grant, Sheriff Settle said he has recently received the news that the Sheriffs Office has been selected for the program, but is still awaiting word that they have received the award grant. The federal grant is a three-year block grant which could provide between $55,000 to - $70,000 for the position, and it could be reapplied for at the end of three years. The sheriff feels confident that his office will get the grant, and the position would not cost the taxpayers anything. If the grant approval is received, Sheriff Settle hopes to hire someone within the next 30 to 90 days. Most of the community policing is presently done by Capt. Jeff Brown. One of the grants which has already been received is from the Department of Motor Vehicles to promote highway safety and the use of seat belts. Regarding applying for grants, Sheriff Settle said, “Persistence pays off.” One of the biggest changes in the Sheriff s Office, said Sheriff Settle, is that they are trying to involve the employees in an accountability process, making them more responsible for their activities; This is to combat the problem of overtime, which last year resulted in the county paying $37,000 overtime pay to employees of the Sheriff’s Office. With the accountability process, employees are asked to keep track of their time on a daily basis. Time was a big issue, said Sheriff Settle. “If we can make our people happy then we provide a better service for our citizens,” he said. Also, employees are held accountable for their equipment that may need repair. As an example, if a deputy’s radar is malfunctioning, that deputy should fill out the paperwork and send off the radar for repair. Sheriff Settle said they are trying to streamline what everyone’s responsibility is and expose everyone to as many things as possible. See Settle, Page A-6 Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Phil Irwin and Bob Dennis watch as resident engineer Bob Moore makes a point. Opponents Crowd Meeting By SHARON KILPATRICK Over 100 people turned out fdr VDOT’s informational meeting on the Sperryville bypass, most of them opposed to it. Representatives of VDOT had set up displays around the high school cafeteria. They fielded questions from citizens. 4B portation engineer in the location and design office in Richmond is the project manager for the bypass project. Other VDOT representatives Rappahannock News SUIT Writer Patsy Napier, a senior were Bob Connock, assistant district administrator for construction in the Culpeper District and Tommy Ford right of way agent. Ms. Napier said although the project is nowhere near being ready for construction or even acquiring right of way, they were there to answer questions on those subjects. “We want to refer those questions to experts in that area,” she said. Resident engineer Robert Moore was also in attendance. ' The displays included aerial views of Sperryville with two lines drawn on them, one. green and one orange. The orange line was the route originally proposed by VDOT that would have cut Route 1002 at the bridge leaving cul de sacs in place of the bridge and cutting the east part of Sperryville off from the rest. The green line represented a more recent proposal that would include an on grade intersection for Route 1002. * This view also identified the comer between "Pete'’ Estes’s house and the Sperryville Comer Store See VDOT, Page A-6

The following cases were heard in Rappahannock County General District Court on Tuesday, Feb. 6, and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Joan Vita Tunny, 75/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, $29. Sterling Jackson, driving under influence, continued to April 2. Joseph James Woodson Jr., 72/55, $51/34, no operator’s license, $30/2, no registration in possession, $30/2. Jennifer W. Grefe, 59/45, dismissed. Frederick William Ellis, 74/55, reduced to 64/55, $27. Robert Paul Rhodes Jr., fail to comply, continued. Theresa Doris Rudder, 71/55, continued. Walter Harris Nibblins Sr., 76/55, $53/34. Icy Roads Yield Wrecks By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer All three accidents reported in the county this past week were caused by icy roads. Last Thursday, a three-car accident took place at 7:18 a.m. on Route 707, .2 mile west of Route 604. Lawrence B. Church, 58, of Sperryville, lost control of his 1979 Chevy 2-door on an icy curve on Route 707. He struck a 1990 Dodge pickup driven by Ronnie Lester Jenkins, 41, of Sperryville. Next, a 1990 Pontiac driven by Kathryn Hoffman Gwyn, 40, of Sperryville ' came around the icy curve and struck Mr. Jenkins’s truck. The accident was investigated by Trooper Chuck Moore, and nobody was charged in the accident. According to the report filed, Mr. Jenkins was injured. His truck sus tained $1,500 damage; Mr. Church’s car had $500 damage, and Ms. Gwyn’s car had $1,500 damage. Last Friday at 7:25 a.m., Joseph Arthur Wenk, 31, of Washington, lost control of his 1988 Toyota pickup on ice on U.S. 211 and struck an embankment. The accident took place one mile east of Route 729. His truck sustained $4,000 damage, he was not injured, and no charges were placed, according to Trooper Moore’s report. Trooper Moore also investigated an accident at 8:15 a.m. last Friday in which Randall Anthony Weaver, 29, of Stanley, lost control of his 1988 Ford pickup on ice. He struck a guardrail and embankment and overturned, but was. not injured. No charges were Filed in the accident, which happened on U.S. 522, .4 mile north of Route 604. * . Computer Workshop Planned '* The Cooperative Extension Service will present another Farm • Management Computer Workshop March S and 6. , The computer classroom on wheels will be at the Washington Fire Hall. The course is for beginning and imtermediate computer users to get hands-on training tailored to the needs of the modem farm business manager The morning session from 9 a.m, to noon on Tuesday, March 5, will cover “Introduction to Farm Business Computing.” The class will cover basic skills to operate Windows-based software and a brief overview of computer hardware and software and its \ • ■ • • * i ... • application to agriculture. The afternoon session from 1 to 4:30 p.m. will cover using Quicken in farm record keeping. From 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday March 6 the topic will be “Introduction to Spreadsheet Applications,” going over “What,If?” analyses. The 1 to 4:30 p.m. afternoon session is called “Farming the Internet?”. It will introduce participants to resources available to farmers on the internet and the costs of access. The cost for the full course if $40. Call the Extension Office at 6753619 to get a registration form. Public Hearing: Amendments To Rappahannock County Code Subdivision Requirements for Hydrogeological Testing On Wednesday, February 21, 1996 at 7:30 P.M., the Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of two amendments to Section 147-21 of the Rappahannock Couifty Code, relating to the subdivision of land and hydrogeological testing requirements. The amendments are as follows: Amend §147-21 D. (1) A [a] (1) by replacing “each of which is less than five (5) acres in size” to “any one of which is less than five acres in size”. Amend §147-21 D. (1) A [c] (3) by changing “twelve hours” to “forty-eight hours”. All interested persons are invited to attend and td make comment. The proposed amendments shall be taken up at a Public Hearing by the Board of Supervisors at their meeting, on Monday, March 4, 1996 at 7:00 P.M. at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia. BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock..$ 19.00/y r. Elsewhere in the U.S. .$24.00/yr. j NAME—___ ' I ADDRESS_ . ___ | CITY—---_--STATE_ZIP_ • Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: I RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 J This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS J Old Address: New Address: I_i_ _ _ I I-•---— --- i-:-- -- 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 U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747. Conway Landsdowne Hunt, driving under influence, continued to April 9. Matthew W. Thornton, 54/29, $57/29, no registration in possession, complied with law. George William Grimm 2nd, possess alcohol underage, $25. Michael Shawn Cooke, driving under influence, no insurance, no inspection, no registration, continued to March 5. The following cases were heard in Rappahannock County General District Court on Tuesday, Feb. 13: David Wayne Gay, break and enter, to be sent to grand jury, petit larceny, dismissed, destroy private property, dismissed. Gari Allen Kelley, break and enter, to be sent to grand jury, petit larceny, dismissed, destroy private property, dismissed. Carol Kelley Mclain, break and enter, to be sent to grand jury, petit larceny, dismissed, destroy private property, dismissed. Douglas Markwood Butler, brandish a firearm, dismissed. Franklin Campbell Hitt, curse and abuse, dismissed. Robin O. Day, prohibited items in dumpster, dismissed. Robert Wayne Caricofe, 50/35, $45/29. Donald Lynn Foster, 50/35, $45/29. Peter L.Kuchli Jr., 50/35,' continued to Feb. 20. Sheung C. Lam, 72/55, continued to Feb. 20. William A. Woodward, 50/35, $45/29. Dennie William Corbin, 73/55, $54/29. Christopher Henry Kilpatrick, no county sticker, $25/29. Tina Sue Lucas, drive suspended/revoked, continued to March 19. Stephen Kent Orr, 71/55, $48/29. Anita Dawn Shrout, 71/55, continued to May 24, $29. Deanna Dawn Wilson, 72/55, continued to April, 9. Julie Marie Anderson, 71/55, $48/29. Ali Anoushen, 68/55, $39/34. Kevin Richard Binkley, 68/55,’ $39/34, fail to obey stop sign, $30/2 ' John Raymond Breeden, 73/55, $54/29. John Aland Cassel, 70/55, $45/34. Gregory Alton Caswell, 70/55, $45/29, seat belt violation, $25. Robert Allen Clark, defective equipment, $25/34. Kelly Louise Dean, 70/55, $45/29. * Edwin Warner Dudley Jr., 72/55, $51/29. Jean Schlosser Edwards, 74/55, $57/29. 1 Bryan Jeremy Frowen, 74/55, $57/29. Harley Lee . Harris, 80/55, $100/34. Robert Roy Hazelwood, 70/55, $45/29. Matthew Henson, defective equipment, $35/34. Jennifer Robin Herrema, 70/55, $45/29. Gregory Daniel Hickerson, accident, continued to August 13, $29. Todd Raymond Hollis, 69/55, $42/29. Kimberly Sue Johnson, 72/55, $51/34. Michael Francis Lessard, 68/55, $39/34, seat belt violation, $25. James Patrick Lynch, fail to yield/accident, continued to March 12. James Alexander Mark, 74/55, $57/29, $30 suspended, no inspection, $25/2. Lisa Jo Marshall, 70/55, $45/34. Christopher M. Martin, 74/55, $57/29. Daniel Parker Mason, 70/55, $45/29, seat belt violation, $25. Joshua Dare McGill^ard, 77/55, $100/29, no registration in possession,- complied with law. Janice Faye McKinney’ 70/55, $45/29. Thomas Daniel McLaughlin, 64/55, $27/29, seat belt violation, $25. Clayton Travis Miller, over licensed weight, $30/29. Thomas Lamar Moore, defective speedometer, $20/29. John St. Vincent Moyles, 71/55, $48/34. Gerard Thomas Neault, 68/55, $39/29. Roger Francis Newcamp Jr., defective eauinment. $30/29. Brenda Lynn Proctor, 74/55, $57/29, seat belt violation, $25. Robert Scott Reed, 73/55, $54/29. Wayne Robert Schatz, 71/55, $48/29. Mark Alan Schumacker,- 74/55, ' continued to March 12. ' John Allen Shanahan, defective equipment, i25/34, seat belt violation, $25.Neeraj Sharma, 71/55, $48/29. Timothy Arnold Smith, 68/55, $3929. Paul Sherwood Snow Jr., accident, dismissed. Edward Thomas Stone, 69/55, $42/29. Atef Sleiman Tabet, 74/55, $57/29. Jesus Manuel Toledo-Lopez, 83/55, continued, $29. Eric Micheal Van Nostrand, 74/55, $57/29. Marvin Vestal, 74/55, $57/34. William Roland Welch Jr., defective equipment, dismissed. , Bonnie Jo Wilder, 71/55, continued )for 90 days, $29. Russell Kenneth Williams, 70/55, $45/29. Terrance Edward Wolters, 82/55, $125/29. Richard Philip Woodruff, 70/55, $45/29. Timken Bowman Yager, 74/55, continued to March 12. Albert Gatewood, driving under influence, continued to March 19; Christopher M. Hoffmann, possess alcohol under 21, $25/29. Randy W. Davis, possession of marijuana, continued to March 12. Pet of the Week: The featured dog at the Shelter in Amissville this week is a beagle, tri colored male found on Route 611 in Amissville. • Samantha: 7 month old (s) female beagle. All shots and very playful. • Aussie Cross: tan and white female, found on U.S. 522-211 near Washington. One blue and one brown eye. Nub tail. • Smokey: 5 months old (n) * male Lab/cross puppy. All shots. Brown and black. • Terrier Cross: 8 to 10 month old female. Wirey hair. Found on Route 648 Amissville. To reach the Shelter call 9373283. Shelter hours are .^Monday,, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. County Emergency Log v The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: • Feb. 5: 7:07 a.m., difficulty breathing, Route 663, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Amissville VFD; 5:48 p.m., dumpster fire, Route 626, Scrabble Road, Castleton VFD, Sperryville VRS and Sperryville VFD. ♦ " Feb. 6: 12:48 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 643,. Amissville, Amissville VFD; 8:24 a.m., structural fire, Route 662, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 12:52 p.m., chimney fire, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD. Feb. 7: 4:06 a.m., heart attack, Route"626, Castleton, Castleton VFD, Amissville VFD and Washington VFD. Feb. 8: 7:12 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 611, Amissville, Amissville VFD arid Flint Hill VFD; 7:35 a.m., auto accident, Route 707, Sperryville, Castleton VFD, . Sperryville VRS and Sperryville VFD; 3:14 p.m., sickcall, 34 Tucker Lane, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 7:54 p.m., back injury, Route 606, Flint Hill. Feb. 9: 1:27 a.m., sickcall, Route 606, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap; 8:35 a.m., difficulty breathing. Route 611, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 9:18 a.m., auto accident, U.S. 522, Black Water Creek Road, Castleton VFD arid Sperryville VFD; noon, dumpster fire, U.S. 522, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD, Chester Gap VFD and Washington VFD; 12:17 p.m., possible DOA, Route 662, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD, Washington fVFD and Chester Gap VFD. Feb. 10: 1:16 p.m., back injury, Route 606, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 8:37 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Amissville, Sperryville VRS and Washington March 1,2,3 CapitalExpoCenter (Near Dulles Airport - Chantilly, VA Off Rt. 28, one exit south of Rt. 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Not valid with any other discount or pass. SAFEWAY northern vircinia VFD. Feb. 11: 10:27 a.m., possible suicide, Route 678, Amissville, Sheriffs Office; 2:04 p.m., possible broken arm, Route 646, Amissville, Sheriffs Office; 2:16 p.m., chest pains, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD. • The following calls- came through the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office this past week: . . •. Feb. 5: suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Washington; information-general, Route 231, Sperryville; stray dog, U.S,211, Amissville; information-general,- U.S. 522,'Huntly; stray livestock/horses, Route 231, Sperryville; unassigned incident, Route 626, Scrabble; .walk through/security check, U.S. 211, Washington. Feb. 6: information-general, Route 610, Chester Gap;-£xtra patrol/welfare check, Route;626, Scrabble; fraud — insufficient funds check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; public service, U.S. 211, Washington;.stray dog, Route 648, Amissville; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S, .522, Woodville; driving under influence, "Route 606, Flint Hill. Feb. 7: suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Amissville; assist Warren County, Route. 610, Chester Gap; family fights, Route 614, Washington; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; information-general, Route 610, Chester Gap; public 1 service, U.S. 211, Washington. . Feb. 8: traffic accident, .Route 707, Sperryville; conservation — animals, Hidden Run Lane; animal control free text, Route 628, Fodderstack; citizen requested assistance, Washington; missing — no foul play indicated Mellon orchards; citizen requested assistance, route 612, Washington; public service, Gay Street; information-general, U.S. 211, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 522; Huntly. Feb. 9: ungovernable, Route 637, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Black Water Creek Road; traffic accident, Black Water Creek Road; unattended death, Route 662, Huntly; civil problem, U.S. 522, Huntly; stray dog, U.S. 211, Fauquier; public service, Route 622, Castleton; civil problem, U.S. 522, Huntly; animal emergency, U.S. 522, Sperryville; animal control free text, U.S. 522, Huntly; public service, U.S. 211, Amissville. ; Feb. 10: stray dog, 240 Thunder Valley Lane; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 627, Washington; information-general, 501 Sunset Lane Culpeper; information-general, Rout€ 631, Huntly; information-general, Route 231, Sperryville; public! service, U.S. 211, Washington; information-general, U.S. 211, Sperryville; public service, U.S. 522, Hqntly; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 622, Washington. Feb. 11: stranded motorist, Route 620, Woodville; noise disturbance, Route 679, Washington;' extra patrol/welfare check, Route! 678, Amissville; simple assault, route 646, Viewtown; stranded motorist,! Route 615, Castleton; family fights,; Route 626, Castleton; public servicer Aoute 1002, Sperryville. • 1 * Local Students Rappahannock residents Joseph V. Facchina and Joyce A. Wharton were named to the President’s List for the fall semester at Lord Fairfax Community College. .*?7 County Dean’s List students!Were [ Daniel Deal, Karen P. Hathiway, Peggy A. Jones, Virginia M. Jordan and Jesse F. Reynolds. ■ *To make the President’s List a . student must carry a full loajFof at least 12 credits and have at least a 3.8 average. Dean’s List is for a fu(l load and an average between 3.2 andS.8. Honors . «

* ^ p Many School Closings^rustrate Parents > , By BONNIE PRICE LOFTON V,, R»PP»k»»»ock Ntw» Contributing Writer «’»■ With 17 no-school days due to weather and winter far from over, hundreds of Rappahannock parents have been asking themselves, “If schoo keeps closing , how is Johnny going to learn to read? How is Mary going to learn to add? '■* > “How is any Rappahannock public.school kid going to be able to compete against anyone else?” So why hasn’t there been more School? The Rappahannock News put this question to School Superintendent David Gangel last Thursday, after he had called off school for day. Sitting in a meeting room at the school board office, Dr. Gangel .looked like a man weary of being -under siege. But he carefully explained his school-closing decisions, leaving no doubt that he had Considered every alternative that anyone had offered. ,j Here’s the gist of his explanation, with additional details supplied by -assistant superintendent Mary Anne Biggs. Int Rappahannock Is Different For better or for worse, ■Rappahannock County is different from most of Virginia. We pay for nur beauty — for our mountains and fcoflows, for our foggy dips and windswept hills, for our overhanging trees and' winding roads — with weather and driving conditions that are more temperamental than in other places. ' -:: Three people from the county ‘.School system have learned this first-hand. Almost every weekday morning -Since the first snowfall of the winter, Dr. Gangel, Mrs. Biggs and a third 'administrator, David Smith, have been in their cars before daybreak, ^.covering dozens of miles to check ": road conditions. when the weather is questionable. He walks 200 yards down his driveway .in Gid Brown Hollow to the spot .where he’s been forced to leave his ; county-owned car since his driveway was washed out last month. The car is a 1988 Ford cruiser, with rear-wheel drive and 160,000 miles on it, passed down from the Sheriff’s Office. Meanwhile, in Front Royal, Mrs. Biggs is heading out the door to check . The bus route at Chester Gap. Her husband, who is retired, goes with her — jle doesn’t like to let his wife travel \>n icy or snowy roads alone in the . dark. Back in Rappahannock, Mr. Smith has cranked up another old sheriffs car to drive from his home near Route 211 between Ben Venue #nd Amissville. He will take school .bus routes through Castleton and toward Slate Mills. Race to Decision Time By 5:30 a.m., Dr. Gangel is at the school board office. He and Mr. Smith have spoken to each other on their car radios. Dr. Gangel checks the Sheriffs Office for reports of accidents while waiting for Mrs. Brggs to report from Chester Gap, using her car phone. Last Thursday, the news was bad. There was ice everywhere — on the mountain, in the hollows, in dips on thC low-lying roads. missville Beauty^ Boutique Route 211 Perms *35 Tints *25 Frostings*35 Shampoo, Haircut and Blowdry *15 - Haircut *8 Call for appointment or Walk-ins Welcome But Dr. Gangel noted that the sky was clear. And he desperately wanted to open school. So he gambled that the sun might come out and melt things enough to allow school to open after a two-hour delay. At 6 a.m., he put a two-hour delay message on the school tape machine, then phoned 13 radio and TV stations with the same message, hoping that the news would be included in their 6:30 a.m. broadcasts. Then he asked Mrs. Biggs and Mr. Smith to check their bus routes again, while he returned to his hollows. All of them felt their vehicles skid in various spots. The issue was definitively settled by a 7:40 report from the Sheriffs Office that there had been a three-car accident on Route 707 near Slate Mills as a result of icy roads. Dr. Gangel raced to record a new message: “Rappahannock County schools will be closed today, Feb. 8.” Then he phoned the radio and TV stations again. Friday Brings Black Ice Friday dawned clear and relatively warm. Dr. Gangel was pleased to see that his outdoor thermometer read 35 degrees. “We’ll have a normal school day,” he thought happily as he backed his Ford out of his driveway at 4:30 a.m. Instead his car began sliding soon after it hit the first asphalt road. “What’s going on?” he asked himself. The road looked totally clean. He got the answer from Mr. Smith, who had heard it from a colleague in Culpeper County. It was black ice. A thin, invisible sheet of ice covered sections of roads everywhere. Unwilling to accept another day out of school, Dr. Gangel opted for two-hour delay again. Then he nervously listened to the bad news filter in: there were early-morning car accidents in Madison County due to black ice, Tollowed by three wrecks in Rappahannock. Dr. Gangel agonized: “Will the sun melt the black ice by the time the buses must make their late-opening rounds?” He decided the sun likely would, and he stuck with the two-hour late opening. This time, his gamble paid off. The buses made their rounds safely. Sympathy From the Sheriff Sheriff Gary Settle says Dr. Gangel has a tough, no-win job in making the decision whether to open school normally. “I’ve seen their vehicles out early in the morning since the first of the year,” he said. His deputies try to keep Dr. Gangel informed of hazardous conditions, but Sheriff Settle says he understands Dr. Gangel’s insistence on checking bus routes for himself. ^ “There is a lot of variation in the conditions of our roads at this time of year,” Sheriff Settle said. “You can’t just check one control location or one particular spot.” Mrs. Biggs says there have been days when there w^s no ice on Chester Gap, yet there was ice in Flint Hill. On Monday, notes Dr. Gangel it snowed overnight in Gid Brown Hollow but not widely elsewhere. a i THECOUNTRYCAFE will be closing at 3 P.M. on Saturday, February 17 for a private function. We regret any inconvience this may cause our regular customers. ♦ Main Street Washington 675-1066 | •^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper ABEBDEER • BARKS . Wednesday Night Prime Rib $10.95 I Thursday Night I S teak Dinner Special V New York Strip, Salad, Potato, &. Onion Rings $10.95 David Gangel Fortunately the snow in the hollow blew away before daybreak, so the buses weren’t hindered. If such variation is the price Rappahannock must pay for its geographic diversity, are there ways to compensate so that Rappahannock’s children won’t fall behind others in the state? Anybody Got Any Bright Ideas? i Here are some suggestions that have reached Dr. Gangel’s ears and summaries of his responses to them: • Simply equip each bus with chains. Each bus does have chains, and each driver has the option to use them. But state law allows them to be mounted on the outside back wheels only. The law was enacted after some chains on an inner bus wheel broke, hit the brake line of the bus, and caused brake failure. CJhains are little help in fresh snow, because the wheel that has chains (the outer one) allows you to dig out, but the inner wheel simply spins. Another problem is the difficulty of mounting the chains, the bus drivers aren 't supposed to drive on cleared asphalt roads wearing chains. The drivers usually face the chore of putting On the chains with children sitting in their buses. they must get off the bus and lay the chains down in front of the tires. Then they must get back on, start the bus and move forward a couple of feet. Then they must stop thi bus, get off and hook the chains around the tire. Finally, they are ready to go again, until they hit cleared asphalt and must take off the chains, doing the same steps in reverse. • Have a policy where parents would be responsible for getting their children to a stop on a hard-surface road when the weather is bad. This might work in the morning, when parents could wait with their children until the bus comes. But I see big problems in the afternoon. What if a parent isn ’t at the hard-surface road when the bus arrives? Does the driver drop off a 6-year-old child in the freezing cold to walk three miles down a hollow to get home? • Is there anything besides snow,. ice and flooding that keeps buses from running normally? Yes. Most of our buses turn around and reverse directions at least once on their routes. Many of our turnaround spots are driveway entrances on private property. We can ask property owners to help us by shoveling or plowing the large turning radius needed by our buses, but we can't force them to. • If parents can drive to a video store or Cub Scouts, why can’t buses follow' the same routes to get kids to school? First, the four-wheel drive cars that some parents drive handle snow better than our buses. Litigation is also a concern. A bad decision can be • What about making up the lost time by going further into the summer? Most of our classrooms have no air conditioning. Their cinder block walls act like a passive solar collectors in hot weather. In short, in the summer our classrooms can become infernos. • What about attending on Saturdays? The law allows us to schedule make-up days on Saturday, but this hasn 7 been successful when we’ve tried it in the past. The kids simply don't-show up. • What’s the best way to find out whether school is on or off for the day? The most reliable source of information is our school hotline-9879316. I put updates on thar line first. My first message is recorded by 6 a.m. If I must change a late-opening message to a school-closing message, I record it by 8 a.m. On days when the first message is a late-opening one, always check again after 8 a.m.. I THE BOOKWORM New Books & Cards Best Selling Paperbacks 25% OFF 146 N. Main St., Culpeper (540)829-6200 Mon-Sat 9:30-6 * BINGO EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON Union Hall, 231 Chester Street, Front Royal, VA Sponsored by FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE/AVTEX RETIREES CLUB , $100 PER GAME • $1000 GUARANTEED JACKPOT $15 MINIMUM ADMISSION (no checks please) Doors Open: 4:30 p.m. Games Start: 5:30 PM. To rent Union Hall or lor Information on Bingo Games _Telephone 540-636-6166 Consignment Auction Saturday, February 24th-10:00 a.m.-Rt. 33, Barboursville, across from Barboursville Fire House 2 Complete Farm Equipment Liquidations. 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Community Calendar Friday, February 16 • RAAC Movie, A Brief History of Time, documentary about Stephen Hawking, at The Theatre - 8 p.m. r -' 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 Bluegrass Music” with the band Acoustic Outlet, at The Theatre - 8 p.m. What Is ARB's Role? 1 By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Newi SUIT Writer Two of the five members of the Town of Washington’s Architectural Review Board did not attend what was probably one of the most important meetings of the board’s existence. Town Attorney Frank Reynolds met with members of the ARB for an in-depth discussion of ARB duties and its relationship with the Historic District Ordinance (HDO) and the Comprehensive Plan. Present for the meeting were ARB Chairman Ed Barton, Charles Eldred, and Dwight Matthews. Members Donna Kevis and Patrick O’Connell were absent, ' Mr. Reynolds explained it is the job of the ARB to administer and interpret the HDO. Out of 130 applications that have come up before the ARB, said Mr. Reynolds, it was remarkable that only four have been rejected and one appealed (the fountain). ARB Chairman Ed Barton asked, “What does appropriate mean?” Mr. Reynolds responded that he should look to what the ordinance states as its purpose, what it is going to consider. “Will the action which is requested so conflict with adjoining properties, the area itself, or the structure which it is requested to replace? Will it detract from the historic district?” asked Mr. Reynolds. ‘ In considering an application, said Mr- Reynolds, members of the ARft are able to consider the surrounding architecture. He said he didn’t think that an approval of one structure in one place would necessarily mean it could go in another area of town. The question is, he said, what is compatible? “You cannot say that one part of town is more important than another,** he added. He also warned members against designing for an applicant. ' There is a fine line between suggesting and saying they should do it a certain way, he said. Mr. Reynolds added that members should also look to the Comprehensive Plan if a decision cannot be made after looking at the HDO for guidance. Mr. Matthews commented that the public thinks the ARB members do not understand their jobs. Louise Van Dort asked what the ARB has done to create this image. She complained that there are three signs up in town which never came before the ARB for approval and said she felt there were some inequities. “Those are the things that people remember,” she said. Fran Eldred, who recently resigned as the Chief Magistrate for the 20th Judicial Circuit, said that three people had come to the Magistrate’s Office to make complaints of verbal abuse from the ARB. Mr. Eldred said he felt the board should try and treat the public with respect. Mr. Reynolds told the members that if there is a difference in the way they treat people (applicants) there must be a legitimate reason. v“i”' tf ih application' TS toned down, Mr. Reynolds said, the ARB needs to make specific findings why they are turning it down that relate directly to the ordinance. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF THE 1996-97 FUEL FACTOR PROCEEDING FOR THE POTOMAC EDISON COMPANY CASE NO. PUE96000I On .January 16, 1996. The Potomac Edison Company ("Poto 'mac .Edison" or " (he Company") filed an application with the State Corporation Commission for an increase in its fuel factor effective with March, 1996 cycle bills rendered on and after March 7, 1996. The Company requests that its present fuel factor of 1.166*1' per kWh be replaced by an average zero-based fuel factor of I.191*t per kWh. The Company is proposing the following fuel factors for differing customer classes: 1.201*t/kWh for Schedule R, 1.200$/kWh for Schedules C and G, 1.190$/kWh for Schedule PH. l.l50$/kWh for Schedule PP, 1.190$/kWh for Schedule AGS. and 1.201 $/kWh for Schedules OL, AL, MSL, and SL. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the commission may approve fuel factors for customer classes higher than or lower than those proposed by the Company. Pursuant to Virginia Code Sec. 56-249.6, the Commission has scheduled a public hearing to commence at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 6, 1996, in the Commission’s Second Floor Courtroom, Tyler Building. 1300 East Main Street, Richmond. Virginia, for the purpose of receiving evidence related to the establishment of Potomac Edison's fuel factor. \ All testimony; exhibits, and other data filed^hyzPotomac Edison will lie available for public inspection at all of the Company’s offices in Virginia where bills may be paid, and at the Commission's Document Control Center. First Floor, Tyler Buijding, Richmond, Virginia. Any interested person (public witness) desiring to make a statement at the hearing should appear in the Commission's courtooin at 9:45 a.m. on the hearing date and identify himself or herself to the bailiff. On or before February 16. 1996. persons desiring to partici i^jate as Protestants, as defined in Rule 4:6 of the Commission's Hailes of Practice and Procedure ("S.C.C. Rules"), to present evidence and cross examine witnesses, shall file an original and twenty (20) copies of a notice of protest, as described in S.C.C. Rule 5:16(a) with the Clerk of the Commission, and serve a copy upon Potomac Edison. Service upon Potomac Edison shall be directed to Philip J. Bray. Esquire. The Potomac Edison Company. 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown. Mary land 21740. On or before Februaiyr 21. 1996 each Protestant shall file an original and twenty (20) copies of a Protest (S.C.C. Rule 5:16(b) and an original and twenty (20) copies or the prepared testimony and exhibits Protestant intends to present at (he public hearing, and serve two (2) copies each upon Potomac Edison and each Protestant. All written communications to the Commission regarding this proceeding shall identify Case No. PUE960001 and be directed to William J. Bridge. Clerk, Slate Corporation Commission. Document Control Center. l’.O. Box 2118. Richmond. Virginia 28218. 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-Eappatjannocfe iietosEstablished 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 14, 1996 Editorial iii School Budget The bad news last fall that the county’s Local Composite Index had been increased from .64 to .74 is now reflected in a school budget that, if the School Board approves it, will require a 10-cent real estate tax increase. ’ Adding to the frustration Superintendent David Gangel feels is the $105,000 grant the county can apply for to increase technology in the schools. He feels the money could be better spent in ordinary operating expenses. This is partly because the county already leads most of the state in the use of computers in the classroom. No doubt the school system will eventually come up with some creative use for this money, but for the time being it is reflected in the budget as $26,300 in each school for “capital outlay new equip;! ment” and $53,000 for materials and supplies in the central office. ; Except for this mysterious outlay, very little in the proposed l school budget seems out of line. Proposed salary increases barely ukeep up with inflation. !; v_An additional frustration comes in the cost of tuition at !; CaiVer-Piedmont Technical Education Center. With Culpeper’s ; school system anticipating a drop in the number of its students ! attending the school from 211 to 136, Rappahannock is being ; asked to pick up an additional $9,000 of the cost of running the j- school. Dr. Gangel told the School Board that is only going to ;• increase when Madison County pulls out completely in the 1997!; 98 school year. Several bills were introduced into this year’s session of the General Assembly to allow localities to appeal their Local ; Composite Index. All went down to defeat. Since the,state’s funding formulas survived a court test from some of the poorer school systems challenging the disparity in funding, assembly members are reluctant to consider any change. So the county is , stuck with a state funding formula that increasingly penalizes the ! county for having beautiful countryside that attracts wealthy new landowners. Unfortunately less wealthy older landowners are stuck with the tax increases. . Too much of the burden of funding education is being borne by real estate taxes, but there is no relief in sight. School Closings As a piece by Bonnie Price Lofton in this week’s Rappahannock News points out, there are no easy solutions to the problem of clos; ing school because of weather. Tuesday night the School Board considered and again rejected a plan to run buses only on hard surfaced roads. Transportation director David Smith pointed out that this would 1 require some extensive changes in several routes, with some stu; dents being picked up 40 minutes earlier than on regular runs and ! others being picked up 40 minutes later. Parents who are frustrated now might well find not knowing when their children would be picked up or dropped off even more frustrating. Additionally the school system must consider what to do with Si child who has no one to meet him when the bus arrives as his drop off point, sometimes several miles from his home. The solution included with the proposal was to bring the child back to school to wait for a parent to come pick him up. That requires $Qmeone staying at the school to supervise those children who tetumed. Perhaps the county should spring for the cost of air conditioning the schools completely and run school through the summer-but close from Christmas through February. 'rrr ... — - Hm T» Makt An Ant Ftn Live ^n'is l —-> - t>g NOT Tboc-nl 1 ft SCIENCE FAIR 1996 (J Our Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Everyone is hustling for the ball as the Junior Panthers concluded their season in a home game with Page. Editorials Irresponsible To the Editor: I feel increasingly disheartened by the cavalier tone of this paper’s editorial page. In the last two weeks, we have been treated to two lead editorials characterized by unthinking and irresponsible editorial positions. The first supported VDOT’s plan for a bypass/connector around Sperryville; the second expressed dismay at the recent vote by the Board of Supervisors to close the county’s two open dumpsters. Doesn’t this paper realize that VDOT’s plan is: 1) contrary to the expressed desires of Sperryville residents; 2) totally in opposition to the resolution passed by our Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors more than a year ago; and 3) yet another giveaway to Virginia’s obscenely powerful truck lpbby? VDOT needs to look into other, noninvasive ideas for the traffic flow in and through Sperryville, such as those now under discussion by concerned citizens educated in the communityfriendly ISTEA manner of traffic planning. As for the dumpsters, is this paper unaware of the significant hazard these pose for our health and environmental safety? Last week’s edition of Science stated that seven percent of our planet’s water is potable; it estimates that at current rates of consumption (and waste), this will fall to zero in 30 years. Please, as the bumper sticker exhorts, think globally, but act locally. STELLA RICHARDS Washington Don't Import Russian Guns To the Editor: This letter expresses my concern over the importing of Russian guns into the already overloaded U.S.A. In reading USA Today of Friday, Feb. 2, 1996,1 was astonished to read that the present Democratic administration is on the threshold of approving Russian gun import applications. As if this country does not have enough firearms, these applications covered the import of 3 million rifles, 1.2 million handguns and 9 billion rounds of ammunition. In direct contradiction to this was President Clinton’s recent “State of the Union Address” that emphasized his commitment toward reducing crime and increasing gun control. The public seems to agree that there area already too many guns in the wrong hands. Do our lawmakers have any idea of how many of these 1.2 million imported handguns will land into the wrong hands? Who is our current administration kidding when it states thaj these gun permits are for weapons destined for sports and collections? Let’s stop believing in Santa Claus and look at reality. Guns and J ammunition have only one purpose— to kill and destruct lives and families. I can speak from experience about the times that I was exposed to the military use of weapons at the age of nine. I was just a small boy during the invasion in Belgium. I have lived through those so-called “sports and collection” purposes, and I have personally seen more casualties due to guns than there are graves in Rappahannock County. Furthermore, if this administration feels that we really should put these guns on the market, let’s put our own people to work. Producing these guns in this country would keep the American taxpayers’ money here where it belongs. There is no doubt in my mind after reading the article and listening to President Clinton, that we have a person at the helm of our country who is an expert in talking out of both sides of his mouth. After all it does take a good politician to be able to talk for two hours and not say one word. Is it not time that the people in this country stand up and vote those phonies out of office? I, for one, will do my share in the coming election. EMIEL K. SMET Amissville Citizens Deserve Better To the Editor:. The problem of disposing the trash was the issue at the last Supervisor’s meeting. Concerns by Mr. Massie about contamination at the dumpster sites is a real concern. The concern by Mr. Estes that some citizens would have to carry a heavier cost should certainly be addressed. The concern by Mr. Gilkey as to who should be served by trash pickup is another problem. The trash disposal issue has two basic problems. One is the landfill, the cost of building the cells, the treatment of the effluent and the separation or recycling of the trash. The second problem is the trash collection and how to go about it, how best to serve the citizens and at what cost. The decision by the Supervisors is a non-decision. With their 3-2 vote they left all the problems unresolved. They either should have had public hearings, then possibly appointed a commission that could study the problem and bring in some solutions. For example, how do adjacent communities handle the problem? Do they have trash picktip? Do they have recycling bins? Do they patrol their dumpster sites? What costs are involved when citizens have to drive 50 miles to dispose of their trash? What costs do the environment and the county incur if unauthorized small dumping areas suddenly appear? The type of governing that occurred with this dumpster vote is non-governing; the citizens of the county deserve better. WERNER KREBSER Huntly Loss Felt To the Editor: It is with great sadness that I write this letter. The community has recently lost one of its most treasured citizens. Lois Peterson passed away last Week, and my family and I join the Peterson family in their sorrow. Bob, Lois, and Janet have always been available to help so many of us, never saying “no.” Lois’s very presence at the clinic was always reassuring when we were sick. She was an asset to the Town of Washington and to Rappahannock County. People such, as Lois make our community a warm and caring place to live. We will miss ■ To the Editor:' Having been out of the public eye since the great sludge debate, I feel obliged to write in response to your editorial of two weeks ago in which you supported the proposed Sperryville Bypass' I did not attend the meeting held at the Sperryvifle Fire Hall about this issue, but 1 did read about it in your paper and if memory serves me corher. J. STEWART WILLIS Washington ' Oppose rectly, your own report stated that of the 40 or so people in attendance, only two spoke in favor of the bypass with the rest speaking against it. I realize that you are not'obligated (in theory) to take a stance reflective that of the majority view on any particular issue. But in a case such this where over 90 percent of the people at a public hearing speak out against a particular issue, how can you justify supporting it? There are two issues of importance when considering the bypass. Will it increase truck traffic and will it affect business in the , town of Sperryville? The answer in my mind to both of those questions is “Yes.” It will increase truck traffic which will put pressure on VDOT to “improve” U.S. 522 and perhaps even Route 231. Once those “improvements” are made, truck traffic will increase yet again. I believe virtually everyone in the county is against increased truck traffic, so that is a no brainer. While this may require a little more thought, 1 firmly believe business in Sperryville will be affected, and it will be affected in a negative manner. Comparisons have been made to the effect of the 211 bypass on Washington, but allow me to rpake a few comparisons of my own. Washington has the historic Courthouse and the county offices, all of them. Sperryville has an aging VFW/Rescue Squad building. Washington has a bank. Sperryville has the Comer Store where Randolph will occasionally cash your check if he has the money and if your check is good. Washington has The Inn. Sperryville has (he sewage treatment plant. Need I go on? My demagogic (as you described him) friend Bill Fletcher may have over dramatized Sperryville’s eventual demise, but I don’t feel he was too far off the markAnd he has been here long enough fof his opinion to count for more credit than you gave it. • The bypass is a bad idea, period. If VDOT wants to alleviate the occasional traffic problems which, so far as I know, no one in Sperryville has comr plained about, then why not redo the bridge and the 250 or so yards of highway between the Comer Store and the Exxon. Surely this would require far fewer of our tax dollars than the bypass. Go one step further and ban trucks from the Comer Store to the VFW/Rescue Squad and then you have a pleasant business district whlfcft is adjacent to the vital traffic patterris going to both the Shenandoah National Park and to the Old Rag/Charlottesville area. I realize this solution relies very heavily on common sense, but hopefully someone wiser than I will find a way to make it seem complicated while keeping the same end result. Then perhaps VDOT and your editorial board will embrace it and Sperryville will remain a vibrant community. J.EvSWINDLER Sperryville Stop Bypass To the Editor: •<' At the VDOT meeting this past Monday night Lyle and I spoke with over two-thirds of the citizens that came out. We offered a petition which stated “I oppose the Sperryville connector road and want VDOT to terminate the study.” Of the group we spokd with, 82 percent were strongly opposed to a Sperryville connector road, 78 percent signed the petition, 10 percent were for the project, and 8 percent were undecided. We want the Planning Commission and county Board df Supervisors to pass a resolution opposing the Sperryville connector road. It is critical that individuals contact their representatives on the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors regarding this issue as soon as possible. ..On March 25 there will be a pob» lie hearing in Culpeper where VDOT can terminate the project. At that time they look for input from the Board of Supervisors and the public in order to make their decision. If we voice our opinions early, we stand a strong chance of protecting this area from becoming a major North/South traffic corridor. It will take your voice to preserve this county. . MELINDA ALEXANDER Woodville

SPORTS Panthers Head for Bull Run Tournament i T By ALLISON and • ! ! BONNIE LOFTON j ^ Rappahannock Newi Contributing Writers J ;The varsity Panthers could be a [contender for the district title in boys’ 'basketball if they continue to play as consistently as they did in their last two games. i ^During the past week, varsity and JV both won two of the four games Jthey played! ! When varsity won, they did it [with smooth teamwork, solid skills [and, a never-say-die attitude. When [they lost, it wasn’t because their 'Opponents won; it was because the [Panthers gave the games away, with turnovers, missed foul shots and spotty defense. i i I f I JV has had to give up one of its top players, Jason Baldwin, who was needed by varsity to help fill gaps left by Jason Brown, whose knee injury will sideline him for the rest of the season, and Chris McLear, who has left the team. Working backwards through the week, Monday’s games against Stonewall Jackson of Shenandoah County was a victory for varsity, but a loss for JV. The varsity Panthers grabbed the lead from the beginning and kept it throughout, with a final score of 8676. The JV went down 72-58, with the team looking unaggressive on the court. On Saturday, both varsity and JV beat the Eagles of Clarke County on their home turf. Saturday’s scores were 67-60 for varsity and 44-41 for JV. Friday the teams had faced the Eagles on Panther home turf. The varsity went down 76-79. The JV won. After Saturday’s game, Coach Baltimore said, the “Kids came out and played four quarters of basketball. Their heads were in the game from the beginning. I hope they can continue through the rest of the week.” Of course, they did just that on Monday. High scorers for Saturday were Jon Butler, with 24 points, Willie Eastham, adding 19, and Jeff Atkins, , > Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan «.J. White looks for an outlet pass as the JV Panthers hosted Clarke County Friday. Teams Lose Again r„. By NAOMI SMOOT > Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The girls volleyball teams brought tfieir season at home to a close on Thursday with a game against Clarke. They also played George Mason Friday night and Brentsville on Monday. During the first JV game on .Thursday Clarke got ahead 2-0. This jv^S tied by Ashley McNeely although Clarke soon made three more points to get back the lead. . .Amanda Walters tied the teams, followed by Alice Gentry who made the score 8-5 in Rapp’s favor. „ , This was once again tied and in Clarke got an 11-8 lead. At that time the Panthers called a time out. After this Summer Alexander served up three points including an ace. By the time Rapp got back the ball Clarke was ahead 14-11. This was no problem for Lauren Sharp Who served up four points before the Opponents called a time out. She continued to serve and helped ggt her team a 16-14 victory. :: Coach Heidi Maeyer said her team was “great,” adding that they “never gave up,” and that she’d \<never seen them play like that.” i> The second game was lost 15-1. The point was earned when Clarke gave the wrong line up. Ashley McNeely served first for Rapp and helped get in a 3-0 lead in the third game of match before Clarke gained control of the ball. !>■ When this happened Clarke got a secure 12-3 lead. ... Meghan Fairbrother made an additional three points. Lauren later served and brought the score to 12-7 with Clarke sti|l in the lead. “1 thought they’d come back but they weren’t clicking,” Coach Maeyer oommented about her teams close 153,defeat. During the varsity game, with Rapp ahead 5-2, Clarke called time oxit: Sarah Gentry added another point to'the score. • ■ Minutes later Ami Joback spiked the ball and Sherri served another point. < Fran Overdorf made another point for Rapp. The Panthers called a time out with Clarke ahead 10-8. Fran soon dinked the ball after which Angela served another point. Nancie got in one more point JjjsRire her opponents got a 15-10 vic252". «»«-Courtney Mauro served up a 4-1 ££3 for Rapp in the second game. CEfstin Kerr got in another one lol8>rtycd by, Sherri. She brought the JSbjp to 7-2 in the Panther’s lavor. 'Clarke County called a time out after which Angela made two more points. Clarke got the ball back but returned it to Rapp thanks to a block by Nancie. Fran then served to make the score 13-5 in Rapp’s favor. Nancie made another point. However, Clarke began to catch up. When Sarah made her winning point Clarke had closed in 15-10. The third game proved frustrating for Coach Laura Conklin who said their "intensity level dropped,” and that they “fell apart.” They lost 15-5. Virginia BEALETON Feb. 17-13,1996 GUN SHOW MODERN, ANTIQUE & MliMRY ARMS Quality Cotectors Shew"BvySeS-Trade" Sat 9-5, Sim. 94, Admission $4.00 BUY*SELL*TRADE From Northern Virginia, 1-95 South to Falmouth Exit Rt 17 West From Manassas area, RL 28 or 29 South to Rl 17 East Hugo's 18 miles from Warrenton, 19 miles , from Falmouth, 5 miles from Rt 28. GUNS, EDGED WEAPONS, BOOKS, COINS, MIUTARIA, CARTRIDGES Old Dominion Shows Info: (540)238-1343 V HUGO'S SHOW Hall y adding 18. What may have helped also was that they switched to a zone defense to try and control the other team’s penetration. In contrast, Friday’s varsity game ' started terribly, with the Eagles rapidly acquiring an 18-point advantage. In the second half, though, the Panthers got themselves together and began to close the gap until, at one point in the fourth quarter, there was only a threepoint spread. By then the Panthers had figured out that they could really win, and they fought for the ball. The Eagles got foul shots two more times, which pulled them ahead. After the game, Coach Baltimore came out of the locker room looking very disappointed. “The kids played hard, but they waited too late,” he said. Willie Eastham led the scoring with 23 points. Jon Butler added 15. x ' JV Coach Luther Stahley praised his boys for Friday’s playing. “We came out slow but picked defense up, the way we’re capable of playing. The main object tonight was to keep them from scoring.” Mike Letsen and Jonathan Moore were especially solid on defense. Wednesday was one of those days that all Panther team members would probably rather forget. Playing Central from Shenandoah County, both varsity and JV were beaten severely. The ending score for varsity was 70-49 and for JV, 42-29. Coach Stanley found positive things to say after the loss: “There was 100 percent hustle.” R.J. White and Daniel Digges were good on defensive play, and Michael Settle had impressive ball control on offense. Mike Baader also played very aggressively. If the varsity Panthers win two of their final three regular-season games this week, they will probably be in the top four going into the Bull Run District Tournament next week. ROUTE 630 Rappahannock County Proposed Highway Improvement Proposed Project: Widening and curve improvements to Route 630 from 1.131a»(0.70 mile) west of the intersection of Route 522 to the intersection of Route 522 in Rappahannock County. Plan Review: 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 in 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. 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► Settle * #•; I From Page A-l Patrolling at the county’s dumpsters and on the back roads has increased in the last month, though ’bad weather has not allowed as much .as the sheriff would like to see. ^Several summonses have resulted ’With the back road patrolling, some speeding, some drunk in public, some county stickers. Sheriff Settle said he has had a lot of good comments from "citizens about it. ' At least one deputy, on his or her day off, will be present at the high school’s sports events, and they will be paid.by the high school. Sheriff Settle has asked other deputies to stop by the game at the end of their shift. “Potential situations can arise. Just their presence alone helps keep things under control,” said Sheriff Settle. He asks his deputies to mingle with the crowd and talk with the kids and their : norpntc Roger Jenkins of Sperryville has recently been hired to work as a correctional officer in the jail and is due to begin on Feb. 19. The position had been open since last fall, and between 20 and 22 applicants were interviewed. The interview process involved not only the sheriff, but Mitch Hitt, who is the chief jailer, and Major Rick MacWelch. Sheriff Settle said that subsequent interviews •McNear Makes Fall ;Honor Roll « Laura McNear, a senior at ' Mercersburg Academy was named to 'the honor roll at the Mercersburg 'Academy for the fall 1995 term. She is the daughter of Richard and Jeanie McNear of Washington. r Gary Settle in his office will also involve other employees in the interviewing process. The Sheriff’s Office will also hold monthly meetings for all employees and staff meetings. Another new program which the sheriff hopes to implement soon will be to check on elderly residents around the county. A lot of them do not have any transportation, and some do not even have phones, said the sheriff. While deputies are out patrolling roads, they will stop to check on people, or they can be called from the sheriffs office regularly. “That means a lot to me to know they are okay,” said the sheriff. Training will be ongoing, mostly in-house. Classes will probably take place at the Washington or Amissville fire halls to allow enough room for all who will attend. Many classes have already been set up and will begin soon. Because there was no transition in the office before Sheriff Settle came on board, he said he has been trying to keep the lines of communication open with the public. He said the community has really pulled together. He asked employees to provide a little extra service and said they deserve all the credit. “They stepped forward in a time of need,” he said. The sheriff has sat in on some of Capt. Brown’s DARE classes and he anticipates sending him to some community policing programs along with some other employees. The first DARE graduation of this year will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 21 at the elementary school. All graduates are fifth graders. The first local DARE Day will be held on May 31 at the elementary school. The sheriff has been working 15 to 16 hour days but said he has really thoroughly enjoyed himself. He said, “I am really proud to be sitting here and feel honored. I feel we have made tremendous strides since the first of the year.” ► VDOT From Page A-l where trucks have difficulty negotiating the corner and the steel truss bridge across the Thornton River which is nearing the end of its useful life if the road is to continue to cany heavy truck traffic. Most of the opponents were concerned that the bypass is one further step in a project that will eventually lead to the four-laning of U.S. 522 from Front Royal to Culpeper and possibly of Route 231 also. Truck traffic on Route 231 is currently limited by another steel truss bridge at Banco in Madison County which carries a 24-ton weight limit. VDOT intends to replace that bridge this summer by moving the road and bridge downstream. When the new bridge is in place, more truck traffic may be coming through Sperryville. Lyle and Melinda Alexander circulated petitions saying “I strongly oppose the building of a Sperryville connector road and want VDOT to terminate the study.” Mrs. Alexander said almost everyone they talked with signed the petition. Opponents of the bypass also showed an alternative proposal to widen the existing route through Sperryville by taking out ]Lester Deal’s sandwich and antique shop which is boarded up. One VDOT representative said if the bridge in Sperryville has to be closed to truck traffic, trucks would have to be diverted off U.S. 522 at Massie’s Corner and Culpeper and off Route 231 at Madison. He said since U.S. 522 is primary road the bridge would have to be replaced and that process would probably take at least five months. In the meantime automobile traffic but not truck traffic would be able to use the much smaller bridges on routes 1001 and 1002. According to VDOT literature passed out to everyone who attended the meeting, the purpose of the meet* ing was to acquaint the public witti the two corridors now being consid-? ered for a two-lane bypass and to consider other corridors citizens mighj suggest. '% “The purpose of this project is t<j enhance the flow of through traffic in the scenic village of Sperryville and avoid two difficult intersections which have a very short turning radius and an old rustic truss bridge oyer the Thornton River,” according to VDOT literature. Also according to the literature “right of way may be acquired to accommodate a future design for a four lane facility.” In evaluating the proposed corridors VDOT will consider “cost, safety, traffic, transportation, energy* design, human environment, and natr ural environment.” A location public hearing is tentatively scheduled for this summer the VDOT handout read. JCPenny Seeks Volunteers In its 6th year, the JCPenney Golden Volunteer Awards will be presented to groups and individuals in Northern Virginia, who, through their volunteer work, play a vital role in improving the quality of life for others. For the purpose Of the awards, which have been presented annually since 1990, Northern Virginia includes Rappahannock County and the Fredericksburg and Winchester areas. This year, 10 top awards and 15 finalist awards will be presented. A $1,000 grant will be presented to each of the 10 winners (including two youth winnfers, and two education winners) for the non-profit organizations associated with their efforts. Each winner will also receive a specially commissioned crystal sculpture which symbolizes the spirit of volunteerism. Fifteen finalists will receive a $250 grant for their organization and a certificate qf recognition. The top winners, including the youth and education winners will proceed to the JCPenney National Golden Rule Awards. The national winner will receive a special sculpture and a $10,000 grant to his or her volunteer organization, the youth winner will receive a $5,000 contribution to his or her non-profit organization and a $5,000 scholarship to the post-secondary school of his or her choice. The JCPenney Golden Awards program is spearheaded by business and community leaders who, as a judging and awards committee, are responsible for determining the winners and finalist. The deadline for non-profit organizations throughout Northern Virginia,, to submit nominations for the 1996 JCPenney Golden Rule Awards is Friday, March 8. Nomination forms can be obtained now at the Catalog Desks of Northern Virginia, JCPenney department stores, or by calling (703) 385-1500. figp viH:;, Peebles Where Quality and Value are Always in Style ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9 'A • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 • LURAY SHOPPING CENTER * LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • B; SUN. 1230-5:30 — WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 . ** ► Schools From Page A-l The budget is based on several estimates, Dr. Gangel explained. It i$ based on the assumption the Genenjil Assembly will adopt the budget submitted by Gov. George Allen. Thjg board will not know until after the assembly adjourns in March exactly how much money to expect from the state. ' ■* The budget is also based on an assumed 1,030 students in aver&gp daily membership. State aid is based on the number of students enrolled in school through March. * New coaching stipends are included for JV wrestling, softball and baseball. The budget also includes additional funds for classroom materials and for teachers to attend conferences. ! Dr. Gangel presented much of this information at a special meeting of the board last Thursday and fleshed it out with his presentation at Tuesday ^ regular meeting. 1 ► Sludge From Page A-l “It helps to improve soil quality and acts as a fertilizer to help improvj; productivity,” he said, discussing some advantages of sludge usage. “K also helps the Virginia forestry. It can increase the growth rates and the size of timber.” * While few argued with Mr, Hayes’ explanation, their discussion continued to be centered on one subject — power — and whether thf state or the localities should regulate using sludge on agricultural lands. ,«• McCarthy told the committee lhi» Rappahannock Board of Supervisors in 1993 adopted a zoning ordinance amendment as well as an amendment to the health section of the county code banning all land application of sewage sludge. Then in 1994, three farmers who objected to the ban filed lawsuits against the Board of Supervisors arguing the ban was arbitrary. Cases were heard both in Circuit Ccourt id Rappahannock County and in federal district court in Charlottesville* Judges in both courts ruled in favor of the county. “The legislation before you renders those victories irrelevant and further erodes local governments’ powers,” Mr. McCarthy said. Deeta Davis, a resident of Wis$ County, said if the assembly passes the bill it would strip local, govern? ments of their police powers to regulate waste. “They (the bills) would take away the authority of the localities to regulate usage of sewage sludge,” she said. “Major food companies like Heinz, Gerber and Del Monte have said they will not buy crops that an; grown on land that sludge has been applied to.” Del. Terry G. Kilgore, R-Gate City, also spoke against the measure." “It should be up to the localities " he said, adding that the local cities and towns should have the right t<) decide whether to ban sludge because they are closer to the people Following the hearing, Mn McCarthy said Rappahannock board members would not be coming back for the vote in the full House but would lobby House members “by telephone, by fax, by whatever means necessary.” Apparently Rappahannock offi-, cials were not the only ones lobbying against the bills as the vote in the futt House against the bill showed senti. ment in the state as a whole was not reflected in the Agriculture Committee’s vote. There were no similar bills introduced in the State Senate, so the issue is dead for another year.

• Community News • Obituaries • Real Estate • Classifieds Rappahannock News WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14,1996 ^ * Winter Is Quiet Time in County Park By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer «. The other three seasons of the year the Rappahannock County Park just off U.S. 211 is generally busy on a clear weekend day. Not in winter. Last Saturday the park was empty in the morning. No one was using the playground equipment or the basketball or tennis courts. The pavilion was deserted. The picnic area near the Rush River was empty, and no one was on the vandalized fitness trail. The weather was somewhat Michelle spins while her father Tony Michael holds her sister Melissa. chilly and damp but it was not bitterly cold. The empty park was peaceful. Traffic on U.S. 211 seemed distant. Shortly after 11 a.m. a father showed up with two little girls bundled in snowsuits. Tony Michael said he was from Page County. Every other Saturday he has visitation with his daughters, and he frequently brings them to the county park. Michelle headed straight for the castle. She ran over the rocking bridge and started climbing towers. Her younger sister Melissa stayed back, somewhat wary. Up to the crow’s nest Michelle climbed. She headed back to the castle and slid down the slide and ran back and forth over the bridge. Then she was off to the spinning platform. She wanted her father’s help to get spinning faster. Melissa tried it but cried to be taken off. Mr. Michael said he really likes the park because, although it is small, there are lots of different activities for the girls close together. As noon approached three young men showed up with food and a basketball. They clearly intended to eat some lunch and then shoot some hoops. , Slowly on a winter Saturday the county park was coming to life. And as the thaw comes, we shall see even more activity in this park\ Rappahannock News Staff Photos by Sharon Kilpatrick Michelle climbs to the top of the crow’s nest. Acoustic Outlet Coming Soon Acoustic Outlet is an exciting new band set to bring their unique style of progressive bluegrass music to The Theatre at Washington at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. The band incorporates a wide variety of musical influences. In addition to bluegrass the group draws on folk, country, rock and jazz. The five musicians who have recently joined forces to form Acoustic Outlet are all well known in their own right. Dede Wyland and Chris Stifel play guitar, Mike Munford, banjo, Akira Otsuka, Mandolin, and Fred Smith, bass, and all are also vocalists. A recent article in Monthly Music says the “Acoustic Outlet show off some of the Baltimore and Washington area’s most accomplished performers.... the band’s diversity and uncommon dynamics appear effortless.” Dede Wyland has sung and played professionally for over 20 years, most notably as a founding member of the ground-breaking group “Tony Trischka and Skyline.” She has toured all 50 states, Europe, Japan and Australia. In recent Years Chris Stifel, who ' has performed with other well known groups, has developed his own style of guitar playing, using both a flat pick and a fingerpick. Mike Munford’s banjo playing has been featured on numerous albums as well as the TV show “America’s Most Wanted.” Bom in Japan, Akira Otsuka originally came to this country to tour with an all-Japanese bluegrass band. Since settling here he has performed and recorded with some legendary names/ including Emmylou Harris, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and the Seldom Scene. He has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, the White House, and the Smithsonian Institution. Fred Smith, a 25-year veteran of the Washington area music scene, has performed and recorded throughout the U.S. He enjoys switching from a rock-steady bluegrass beat to a syncopated funk rhythm to a walking jazz bass. Tickets for the performance by Acoustic Outlet are $10 with a reservation and $12 at the door. Children’s tickets half price. Reservations are recommended. For reservations call 6751253. The Theatre sets 10 percent of its tickets aside for those who are unable to pay the full price. The tickets are half-price or free, as needed.They must be reserved at least two days in advance of the performance. To make a reservation, simply phone The Theatre at 675-1253 and leave a message giving your name and phone number and explain you want to make a “special offer” reservation. Once reserved, the tickets may be picked up at the box office 30 minutes before the performance. 'Greater Tuna'at 4-H Center The popular comedy, “Greater Tuna” will be performed at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center, beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 10. The play, hosted by the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center and put on by the Page County Recreation Department Community Theater, was written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard. The performance at $25 per ticket is scheduled to begin with a three course meal at 2 p.m. in the 4-H Center dining hall. Dessert will be served during intermission. Tuna is the name of a town in Texas. A radio station sets the pace for most of the production. People within the small town of Tuna often call into the station to such programs as “On the Line with Leonard.” Problems of the callers may range from such things as kids pouring sorghum syrup on steps of residences, to problems with bum under tlje intestate bridge, making it difficult to dump garbage. In the original performance of “Greater Tuna” all roles were played by two individuals; however, on the March 10 the performees will be George Baughan, Doug Purdham, Francis George, Heidi Weakley, Bonnie Frye, C. R. Suddith, Claire Comer, Bob Borgie, Paul Pfenninger, Katie Logan, John Natalie, Marsha McCape, Joanne Lee, Kay Novotney, Ken Mehne and Judy Suddith. Make your plans now to enjoy the comedy and a meal at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center. Call (540) 635-7171 to make a reservation. The Neighbors Photo courtesy of Sean Kilpatrick Becky Gallegos, Jean Falk, Kathleen Maier and Amelia Manson rehearse for their performance of The Neighbors scheduled for Ki Theatre March 15 and 16. Photo courtesy of NASA This photo of the Eagle Nebula was taken from the Hubble Space Telescope. Hawking Film Plays Friday 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. 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. Mr. Hawking’s staggering theories on the origins of the universe and the beginning and end of time are brilliantly visualized in offbeat, evocative montages and enhanced by Phillip Glass’s hypnotic score. Mr. Hawking becomes an inspiring symbol of the indomitable power of the mind to soar beyond its physical limitations. Kevin Hartnett, NASA physicist and astonomer at Goddard Space Flight Center, will introduce the documentary and answer questions after the presentation. Mr. Hartnett is currently Project Operations Director of the Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer mission, launched in June of 1992, and Operations Manager for the recently launched X-Ray Timing Explorer. Both spacecraft are dedicated to the study of short wavelength astrophysics. Tickets can be purchased at the door at $5 for adults and $3 for children. Writers' Guild Seeks Entries The Shenandoah Valley Writers’ Guild seeks entries for its nineteenth annual congest. Entries must be manuscripts by non-professionals. The contest isdivided into divisions. The divisions are short stories, non-fiction articles, poems, literature for young people and heritage (ethnic or localized themes). The judges may reject entries containing materials they deem inappropriate for general readers. This year the judges will also be the workshop presenters at the Guild's annual spring conference to be held at Lord Fairfax Community College on June 1. Susan Sharpe will be the keynote speaker and also the presenter in the literature for young people division. Dr. Sharpe’s award winning work is also published in German and Spanish. Her latest book, is Real * Friends. Rebecca Poe, former editor of the Warren Sentinel, will be a workshop presenter and judge for the article division, Poetry will be judged by Bruce Sounders who will also present the workshop.. His latest book of poems. Fitting the Pieces Together, was published in 1995. The presenter and judge for fiction will be Christine Andreae, mystery writer, whose latest book is Grizzly. The judge for the heritage division is Teresa Brumback, editor or the Warren Sentinel's life style section. There will be no heritage workshop at the conference, but Ms. Brumback will be the featured speaker at the March 9 meeting of the Guild at 9:30 a.m. at Lord Fairfax Community College. Contest rules are available at local libraries or can be obtained by writing Contest, Shenandoah Valley Writers’ Guild, Lord Fairfax Community College, Post Office Box 47, Middletown, Va. 22645. Be sure to include an SASE with your request. The deadline for entries is March 15.

Church Activities Anniversary Celebration The Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville will have a pastor’s aid anniversary for the Rev. Forrest Freeman at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18. Saint James Male Chorus or Bealton will be the guest. Lunch will be served after the morning service. Washington 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. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Moderator: Elder Rodger Frazier Sunday: Every Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday: Tuesday: Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. 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. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Bible Church Pastor: Carl Menefee Sunday: , Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Intermin Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Rector Masses: ^ 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: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Feb. 18 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. 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 11 a.m. Thursday: Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 6:45 p.m. , Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Diane Lynne Herndon • ' o' ■ . Miss Herndon Plans July 1996 Wedding Mr. Maurice Gordon Herndon, Jr. of Sperryville and Lynne Dickerson Herndon of Sterling are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Diane Lynne to Teddy Wilson. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wilson of Lebanon. Miss Herndon is also the granddaughter of Maurice and Jane Herndon of Sperryville. The bride-to-be graduated from Radford University in 1995, Sigma, Sigma, Sigma. She also played four years of varsity soccer. Miss Herndon is employed by Fairfax County Public Schools. She is a third grade teacher at William Halley Elementary School. The groom-to-be is a 1992 graduate of Radford University and is employed by Pro-Type Industries, Inc. in Sterling. A July 1996 wedding is planned.^ Woodville Highlights Curtis Crawford and daughter, Katherine of Flint Hill, Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford, children Charles Ray and Elizabeth of Sperryville were Sunday guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. ) The Rappahannock Daisy Girl Scout Troop 1031 enjoyed bowling at Front Royal on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz and Mrs. Katherine Weakley attended funeral services for Mr. Lawrence Huffman at the Bethel Lutheran church at Edinburg on Saturday. Carolyn Brown Butler of By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Springfield was a Wednesday evening dinner guest of Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt. Boston Residents :1 Entertain, Travel Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Shaver, Jessica and Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Timbers and Shelley spent Sunday in Richmond. Happy birthday wishes are extended to Debbie Racer who will be celebrating her big day on Monday, the 19th. Our prayers are with Mrs. Ollie Vann whejis recuperating at home following her stay in Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton and also for Mrs. Virginia Baker, a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Miss Carolyn Peyton of Stafford spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Peyton. In area news we have Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson, son Marc and Matt Benensen, dining at Outback Steakhouse, Charlottesville. Any Rappahannock Elemetery School student here in our area who is interested in playing soccer is reminded that registration forms can be picked up here at our Boston General Store. The end of February is planned for completion of forms, so please be on time, if you wish to play. Down Castleton Way our prayers go out to Mrs. Ollie Vann who is improving since returning from Fauquier Hospital. Mrs. Margaret Settle, Melody and Stewart attended a birthday party for her father, Mr. James Foster who was 86 years young on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and Jennifer, of Castleton Ford Road and Miss Crissy Grigsby were shoppers in Fredericksburg on Saturday. Mrs. D.J. Dodson down Salem Way accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville and Mrs. Harvey Tharp of Culpeper were shop s By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 pers in Fredericksburg on Saturday and dined at The Market Street Restaurant, where they met other friends who were dining also, including Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hensley, of “Rocky Top” and Mrs. Dorothy Butler and family members of Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew, Mark and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph .and Jennifer were in Front Royal Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory, Mrs. Lucille Peregory and jloel Peregory to help Mr. Bill Peregory celebrate his birthday. Belated birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Cristine Timbers who celebrated her day on, Monday, the 12th. Mrs. Sheree Mills returned home on Saturday following a stay in Fauquier Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Peregory and family of Castleton Ford Road were supper guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family. Our birthday of the week gentleman to receive our wishes is Mr, Jamie Tharp who celebrates today, Wednesday. Have a great week. Flint Hill News Notes West and Betty Klise spent the; past week in Portsmouth visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Parker. Mrs. Irene Hamilton returned to her home at High Point, N.C. on Sunday after spending some tinje with her mother, Mrs, Alice Brady. Ann and Harlen Jones of Frostproof, Fla. arrived on Sunday to spend a couple weeks with her mother. David and Renee Calisto, Nikki Calisto, Joshua Werner, Tommy Hensley, Anita, Justin and Zeb Ashley motored to Fairfax on Sunday to the Ice Arena where they celebrated Justin’s birthday. Jennifer Bywaters spent the weekend with her granumother, Mary Frances Bywaters. Also visiting on Sunday were Alice Virginia Butler of Front Royal and Mrs. Alice Pullen. Leon Lillard, Amy and Allison By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 »i....""■.. -■■■■"■■'fi-iiii-ii ...Sirup ! LiHard of Broad Run, Mark Graves, Wayne Graves and Mr. Thomas Williams were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrsl Aubrey Lillard. A speedy recovery to the sick. * The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship services at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18. Mary Frances Bywaters and Jennifer Bywaters visited Mrs. Alice Pullen on Saturday. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Fri. & 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. 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Memorial Service Set for Mrs. Peterson A memorial service will be held for Lois Peterson at the Washington Fire Hall at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17. with a reception afterwards. Friends are invited to attend and a&ked to bring a covered dish. Happy birthday to Rev. Phillip Bailey whose birthday was Tuesday, Members and friends of the Washington Baptist had a luncheon after church services Sunday in his honor. Happy birthday to my brother, • Bobby Frazier in Castleton who will celebrate another year on Saturday, Feb: 17. Best wishes to Richard and Ann Simmons who will celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Mrs. Barbara Gentry of Flint Hill • and Mrs. Mary Updike are still patients at Overlook Nursing Home in Warrenton. ” Mr. Edward Jenkins is a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital in Front By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Royal. Remember to pray for all the sick. Thursday, Feb. 8 Mrs. Jean B. Moffett entertained Frank and Janice Moffett of Warrenton with a birthday dinner in honor of Frank’s birthday. Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Emma Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley and son, Chuck of Fredericksburg. Billy Hawkins of Stephens City spent Friday with his mother, Mrs. Annie Hawkins. The Washington Baptist Church Youth Group enjoyed bowling in Culpeper on Sunday afternoon. The Senior High Youth have planned a Ski Trip to Wintergreen on Friday, Feb. 16. For more information contact Wanda or Sam Snead. Saturday visitors of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Jeanetta Hawkins of Arlington and Mrs. Connie Snider and son, Blake of Ashbum. Luncheon guests Sunday of Mrs. •Annie Hawkins were Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan of Hume, George Bennette of Front Royal, Roger Hawkins of Warrenton and Mrs. Mabel Burke and grandchildren, Molly Burke and Katie Burke of Woodville. The men of the Washington Baptist Church will have their breakfast on Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. The deacons of the church will meet on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Richardson and Wayne McKeowen had dinner at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Winchester. Visitors Tuesday of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Pearl Henny of Bentonsville, Mrs. Vergie Hutchinson of Front Royal and Mrs. Kay McClanahan of Korea. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Eubank of Sperryville and Mrs. Frances Eubank had dinner at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Culpeper. Saturday, evening Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo attended a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty at Point O’Woods, Front Royal for their son, Randy’s 15th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark shopped and had lunch in Warrenton on Tuesday. “If your dollar won’t do as much as it once did — consider — are you doing as much as you once did for a dollar?” Mrs. Brown Returns After Florida Visit ■, i; Mrs. Catherine Brown and Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton spent from last Sunday until Monday with Mr., and Mrs. Charles Overhulser in Palm Harbor, Florida. They were joined by Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner last Monday night. Larry Jenkins and daughter Heather of Falls Church were Saturday overnight and Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie. Other guests in the Jenkins home on Sunday were Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington, Dwayne Jenkins, Richard Jenkins, Amy Wharton and Amanda, all of By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 I}.; Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Buracker. ■ - Mr. and Mrs. Tom Klatko’s for eign exchange son, Tano celebrated his 17th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 10. We wish him a belated birthday. Mrs. Pat Streit of Winchester was a Sunday guest in the Ranny Aylor home. Guests later in the day in the Aylor home were Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers of Stephens City. Mr. and Mrs. Nethers also visited with the F.D. Coffey family. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Klato enjoyed a ladies night out at the Aberdeen Bam in Culpeper on Thursday night with the Mount Lebanon Baptist Church. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Happy birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Paula Klatko who will celebrate hers on Saturday, Feb. 17. Mrs. Pat Streit of Winchester was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers of Stephen city visited the Aylors and the Coffeys in the afternoon. Mrs. Stene Leake was honored with a baby shower on Sunday at The Broy House Antique Shop. Many attended and the Leakes received a lot of nice gifts. School Lunch Menus - v :rces I- [Monday, Feb. 19: Breakfast: hot {iakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, jUice and milk. j! Tuesday, Feb. 20: hot cinnamon Sun ,or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. i* Wednesday, Feb. 21: little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice {md milk. ;; Thursday, Feb. 22: hot It • > A* oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Feb. 23: breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, Feb: 19: Lunch: sausage pizza, buttered corn and choice of fruit. Tuesday, Feb. 20: hot roast beef sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes and buttered peas. Wednesday, Feb. 21: chicken pat f* I* Livestock Club Participates in District Meats Contest 522 By HELEN SMITH ra« Extension Agent, Home Economics Thiie junior members of the 4-H Livestock Club — Zack and Nate Cbrbin and David Massie participated Spthe District 4-H Meats Judging QPntest on Saturday, Feb. 10 hosted j>y Page County. The contest and educational tour of the locker plant was - hel«f;at Gore’s Meats in Edinburg. I They were accompanied by Don ; fcqrbin, parent. • ] >' When asked about the tour of the . locker plant, Zack replied “It was j-ially cold in there-!” He also said it "was very interesting to see all the carcasses of beef hanging in there. ; >».- At the Meats I.D. Contest, partici‘ pants took a written quiz and then judged a class of four hams, a class of ' «v four carcasses of beef, a class of porterhouse steaks and a class of pork chops. Each participant was given an individual score and then the team member’s scores added together for the team placing. David Massie placed ninth high individual in the class of porterhouse steaks. Zack Corbin placed ninth high individual on the Junior (ages 9-13) quizzes. The Rappahannock Junior Team received three fourth place ribbons as a team. We are very proud of them. Due to rescheduled school and athletic event caused by the snow, none of the teenage livestock club members could attend and participate as a senior team. §4ichelle Jenkins Honored A baby shower was held Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Sperryville Fire Hall for Michelle Jenkins. The shower was given by Gloria and Kim Jenkins of Woodville, Diana and Crissy Weakley and Brenda and Sonya Anderson, all of Sperryville. Those who attended the shower ; were Debbie Norman and son Corry of Castleton, Mary and Ashleyn Jenkins, Sandy and Don Rowland, Pam and Stacey Haynes, all of Madison. Sharon Weakley, Mandy, Kim and Marsha Thompson, Tracey Weakley, Bonnie and Katlen Thomas, Ruth Richards, Margaret White, Frances Dodson and Timmy and April Heddleston, all of Sperry ville. Michelle received many nice gifts. Also those sending gifts but unable to come were Lisa Dodson, Sandy Jenkins, Lillian Jenkins, Patsy and Mike Cave and Brandy. M r r THE FRONT ROYAL at the Bowling Green Country Club • South Clubhouse Free Admission - Open to the Public Snow Date: February 25, 1996 tie on bun, parsley potatoes or yams and broccoli or fruit. Thursday, Feb. 22: bacon cheeseburger, potato rounds and hot cherry cobbler. Friday, Feb. 23: spaghetti/beef, cheese, buttered com, fresh fruit and homemade french bread. . RCHS Monday, Feb. 19: chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, vegetable sticks and fruit or sausage pizza and vegetable sticks. Tuesday, Feb. 20: sausage biscuit, hash browns and baked apples or chicken nuggets/biscuit and hash brown. Wednesday, Feb. 21: french bread pizza, buttered com, chilled fruit and brownie or Italian sub and potato rounds. Thursday, Feb. 22: turkey/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and hot cherry pie/cool whip or grilled ham and cheese and french fries. Friday, Feb. 23: bacon cheeseburger, curly fries and choice of fruit or chicken pattie on bun and curly fries. Dial Classifieds Direct: 1-800-852-4797 ■eirvcso Session SUNDAYS 1-4:15 PM Doors open 10 AM ^ *0 TUESDAYS 7-10:15 PM Doors open 5:30 PArjJfCKPC | SPECIAL VALENTINE DOUBLE BINGO SESSION I SUNDAY, February 18,1996 1st Session 1-4:15 PM 2nd Session 5:30-9 PM JliOO Regu^ mM Doors open at 10 AM -5 ntvS?™9* ^ Special Extra—Valentine Door Prizes prizes SAINT JOHN S CHURCH PARISH ACTIVITYCENTER 271 Winchester Street • Warrenton • 540-347-9X75 You are cordially invited to attend lebrations <2Jove 1996 Bridal Showcase Sunday, February 25,1996 Noon until 4 p.m. at the beautiful Ramada Inn * Black Orchid II at Historic Carradoc Hall Leesburg, Virginia ^ Free Admission! ^ Dozens of exciting displays, seminars & fashions. ^ Thousands of dollars in gifts &. prizes! ^ Everything you’ll need to plan the perfect wedding, reception & honey moon. ^ Grand Prize Honeymoon Drawing! / A ^57 .> Presented by WAGE Radio (703) 777-1200 Upcoming Events Booster Club To Hold Meeting - The Rappahannock Athletic Booster Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Library at Rappahannock County High School. 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. 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. No pre-registration is necessary. Bus Trip Scheduled The First Baptist Church is sponsoring a bus trip to Sight and Sound Entertainment Center in Strasburg, Pa. on Saturday, March 23. The deadline for full payment has been extended to Feb. 16, however, deposits are due now. The cost is $75/person. The trip includes roundtrip bus transportation, tickets to the show, tickets to the Living Waters Show, Lunch at a Dutch country restaurant, and snacks on the way. The bus will board passengers in Culpeper, at First Baptist, Washington and in Warrenton. For further information and registration, contact Eunice Lewis 675-1128, Joanne Frye 987-8784 or Nan Butler-Roberts 399-9815. CSC Will Not Operate CSC Transit will not operate on Monday, Feb. 19 in observance of President’s Day. CSC Transit is a program of the RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board. CSC Transit serves the general public as well as clients of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board in the five counties of Planning District 9. Benefit Dance Planned The Ululating Mummies from Richmond will be playing at a Sadie Hawkins dance at the Washington Fire Hail on Feb. 24. The dance is a benefit for Spring Mountain School and will run from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is $7 for all ages and refreshments will be available. A prize will be given for the best costume. Dance Scheduled The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17. Southern Persuasion will be the band performing. No reservations requjred. For more information call Shelia Scott at 937-4357. Committee To Meet The Odd Fellows Cemetary Committee will have their regular fund night at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Pine Knot Inn. Survivors Group To Meet Love and Laughter Cancer Survivors Group will hold a meeting on Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Realty Office in Flint Hill. For additional information call Esther at 675-3252. The Magic of Ballroom The local Community Concert Association announces the fourth event in its 1995-96 series of live professional entertainment will be at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Culpeper County High School. “The Magic of Ballroom” includes a big band and The Fred Astqire Studio Dancers. Admission is by season subscription ticket only. The final date if for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23 and features pianist-comedian, Dale Gonyea, who performs in the style of Victor Borge. This will be free for new subscribers to the association’s 1996-97 series of dance, classical and popular concerts. For more information or to place your name on the annual brochure mailing list, please call Margaret Tucker 675-3481. Advisory Committee To Meet The Special Education Advisory Committee of Rappahannock County Public Schools will meet at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22 in Room 23 of Rappahannock County High School. The committee will see a video on “Negotiating Special Education Conflicts.” The meeting is open to the public. Baseball Registration Rappahannock Athletic Association (RAA) will hold registration for basebail/softball from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 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. Support Group To Meet The Parkenson’s Disease Support Group will meet every second Saturday of the month at St. John’s Old School Building in Warrenton. For more information call 349-1344. Red Cross Calendar of Events The Fauquier Chapter of the American Red Cross which also includes Rappahannock has announded the following calendar event: On Friday, Feb. 16 adult CPR Class. Red Cross Office, 53 South Third St. Call 349-2516 for registration. On Saturday, Feb. 17 infant and child CPR and First Aid. R.C. Office South Third St. 349-2516 for registration. On Monday, Feb. 19 bloodmobile at Cedar Run Rescue. 2:30 to 6:30. Red Cross,Disaster Team Meeting. Mills Building Office. South Third St. 4 to 6. On Saturday, Feb. 24 bloodmobile. Bus will be at Hugo’s Skating Rink in Lois. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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From Ban Venue Store: South on 729 from 211 approximately 1 mile on left, green sign, 24 Chevy Lana, house above Pond by Richard Compton residence. Giveaway* 2 neutered pot-bellied pigs, approximately 7 years old. Well cared lor. No apartments, Need quality accommodation, preferrably 12'x12' stall with free choice access to attached paddock, shallow pool in summer, dense nay in winter. Please, only serious inquiries. Lovettsville, leave messaqC‘540-822-9075. Livestock 15 purebred Black Angus bulls, priced right tor commercial breeders. Ray T. Cannon, 540-9374900. 42 Misc. for Sale/ Rent Cookware Set 17 piece waterless, greaseless, 7pty surgical stainless construction. $1400 retail, only $399 while supplies last. Free $250 Fabulous Franciscan Bone China Setl Member BB. 1-800434*4628. Flight Jacket. Men's large size in flame-retardant Nome* fabric. $100 firm. Like new. Brian days 777-1111; evenings 771-4927. 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Huge 31'x19’x4\ OD. Pool’s come complete deck, fence ladders liner, filter, pump & motor. Financing and installation/ available. Call now 1 -800r 447-7207. Tanning Beds - Wolff and Sun mas ter. Factory direct to public. Eliminate middle man. Save hundreds. Money back guarantee. Home/ commercial. Easy payments. Free catalog. 1-800Keep-a-tan 1-800-5337382. Wolff Tanning Beds Tan At Home Buy Direct and Save! Commercial/ Home units from $199.00 Low Monthly Payments Free Color Catalog Call Today 1-800-842-1305. 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 dnve. $200 firm. Brian days 777-1111, evenings 771-4927. 43 Misc. Wanted WANTED Horses, Ponies Cattle ft Trailers All types. Cash terms. Will pick-up at farm. (410) 987-5642 Wanted: Excellent color photographs of county for possible i inclusion in tourism brouchure. Help the RCHS Leadership class by calling 9878575. Mobile HomesSale/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. $13,000. Financing Available. Call days 703-648-7689 Or evenings 540-439-9713. 47 Personals t$CASH$$ Immediate $$ for structured settlements, annuities, lottery payouts, insurance claims and mortgages. 1800-386-3582 JG Wentworth, the nations only direct purchaser. ADOPTION We are a Happily married couple, but cant have children & wish to adopt newborn. A happy home, with lots of love and security promised. Will pay medical & legal expenses. Call Collect 703-444-4341 Lea A Marianna 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. We Buy Mortgages, Trust Deeds, Annuities, Lotteries. Did you sell your property? Receiving payments? Why wait! Get Cash now. Nationwide. Great Prices. Call 1-800-659-2274, Ext. 36. Pets -2 Registered Coon hounds - papers on hold, $50. 675-1153. 52 Services Bueinees EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 52 ' Services Business Chimney Sweeping Relining ®U» Jlfasljumeb jfrrfiice Fully Insured Bruce Vierling 703-675-3508 55 SewlcM MUc 1st and 2nd Mortgages Fast. Any Credit rating. No upfront fees. Easy payment plans. Great rates. Call Charles Toney at 804-282-0588 or 1800-827-8909. Crosstate Mortgage. Debt Consolidation! Cut monthly payments to 50%. Reduce or eliminate interest. 24 hour approval. Non-profit, licensed & bonded. 1-800226-0190, ext. 504. NACCS. Tributes In memory of our Brother, Andrew J. Lewis who entered into eternal rest eleven years ago today, February 14,1985. God saw the road was getting rough The hills were hard to climb. He gently closed his weary eyes And said peace be thine. S/sfers and Brothara In memory of our dear Mother, Betsy M. Lewis, who departed from us 38 years ago today, February 19,1960. Memories of your calm and gentle voice Still rings softly in our ears Knowing that you’re with Christ our Lord Soothes and quiets all our fears. 77m ChUdran Apartments Flint Hill, second level 1 bedroom apartment available March 1, no pets, $325/ month. Daytime 540-675-7171; evenings 540-675-3670. Speryville area 1 bedroom apartment lor rent. $325/ month. Available March 1st. Call 540-9678789. 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. Gall Alera 1-703687-6683. Armfield/ Miller $ Ripley Real Estate. 63 Rentals House Heaven. One bedroom cottage on private farm next to running stream in The Plains area. Gas heat, small kitchen, living room A bath. Single or couple only. $660/ month. Call Aiera 1-540687-6683, Armfield/ Milter A Ripley Real Estate. 63 Rental* House Remington, VA, 3 bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, overlooking Rappahannock River. References required. $750/ month. Call 803985-2343 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 month. Call Alera 1-703687-6683, Armfield/ Miller & Ripley Rgg!^ state. 07 Rmtili Vacation Florida, SW Coast. Naples, Marco Island, Vanderbilt/ Bonita/ Ft Myers Beach. Pool homes, beach cottages, condos. Weekly/ monthly rentals, golf/ tennis, free brochure. Bluebill 1-800237-2010. Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort: Spring from $55. daily $266 weekly. Centrally located. Indoor/ outdoor pools, whirlpools, saunas, atrium, tennis, playground, game rooms. Sales: 2 bedroom $65,000. 800-238-1181 60 Rentals Wanted Rental wanted. 2 to 3 bedroom house. New employee of the Inn, 2 small dogs, please call Robin at 540-675-3800. 71 Real Estate For Sale Appealing river lot- 7.8 acres- $171.46/ month Walk to pristine mountain river with large hardwoods and majestic mountain views. Heady to build, camp, fish or relax. Call 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 Tax, Repo's, RtO's. Your area. Toll free 1 -800-8969778 ext. H-5139 for current listings. Fee. Handyman Special original farmhouse 25 ac/stream - $89,900. 2 story mtn. farmhouse needs TLC. Open & wooded w/ spring, fruit trees, new road, orily 13/4 hrs west of DC Beltway. Financing avail. Call Owner 540-662-9216. NETHERS. 58.1-AC. estate quality parcel. Center aisle bam, 6 stalls, each w/elect. & water. Renovatable 2BR cottage. Mt. views, 2 streams, fencing, frontage. $250,000. Call Lisa Dyer / Agnes Shelton, 54G9234765. Jefferson Land A Realty. 540-9485050. 73 Real Estate Lota/Acreage 322* Waterfront 7.5 acres- $3,790 Down. Enjoy unspoiled frontage on beautiful mountain river with 50 mile mountain views. Fish, swim or relax. On new road with utilities A pare. Perfect land to build or camp. Call owner. 304-4925429. Price $37,900, balance financed 15 years at 8.9% ARM. OAC. $343.94/ month. 73 Real Estate Lota/Acreage Coastal North Carolina. Free list of waterfront bargains. Acreage and homesites' as low $17,900. Live Oak Development. 1-000-566LAND. South Carolina Lakeview Bargainl $19,900. Free Boat Slipl Beautifully wooded lot with free private boat slip in spectacular waterfront community abutting golf course. Paved roads, water sewer, morel Excellent financing. Waterfront also available. Call now. 800-704-3154. Timberlake Estates. 79 Bids* Proposals Invitation for Bids: Stone Purchaeeo tor Landfill The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids on purchases of various types and grades of gravel and stone (and delivery of same) for use in operations of the Rappahannock County Landfill located on Weaver Road, (State Route 639), in Amissville, Rappahannock County. Amounts of material purchased and frequency of the purchases vary seasonally, and are dependent upon traffic and other factors. 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) month periods upon agreement of both parties. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply. The materials and services to be bid are as. follows: V DOT No. 21-A VDOT No. 26 Surge-Secondary Feed Surge-Chip Feed Delivery Charge Bids are to be submitted in accordance with the procedures competitive Sealed Bidding referenced above, with a price/FOB per ton for each of the above items clearly set forth, name of the firm to provide the 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, February 23. 1996, by 10:00 a.m., at which time they will be opened and publicly read. BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 2-7 A 2-14-96 6114322 Invitation tor Bids: Hauling of Leachate From Landfill The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors are soliciting bids on services to haul wastewater from the Rappahannock County Landfill (Weaver Road, Rt. 639, Amissville) to the Warrenton Wastewater Treatment Facility, located on U.S. Rt. 211 in Warrenton, VA. The volume of material produced is in the vicinity of 1,000 gallons per day, but pumping and hauling operations should be arranged so as to manage the gallonage produced (which increases in wet weather). The landfill operator shall arrange a mutually con Proposals venient schedule with the . hauler. The successful bidder shall comply with all requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Department of Health and Department of Waste Management. In addition, the bidder shall at all times comply .with the directions of the staff at the Warrenton wastewater treatment facility and the Rappahannock County Iqndfill in matters of operational procedures (of particular note, wastewa ter may not be released into the treatment facility under pressure). Copies of the complete General Terms and Conditions are available from the office listed below. A prebid meeting will be held for any prospective bidders with questions or requests for additional information on Friday, February 16 at 9:00 AM at the 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) clearly identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shall note any exclusions or limitations. The basis for the bid shall also be stated: for this agreement, a per gallon price shall be used. All 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 a m., at which time they will be opened and publicly read. I MtJ tomi Ul UIO wiltract shall be lor 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 to obtain alternate leachate disposal solutions (onsite treatment & disposal,, etc.) should they become available. By Order Of: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 2^7. 2/14/96 #114177 80 Legal Notices 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 the 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 the following applications: SE* 96-02-02 The Fauquier Bank, 10 Courthouse Square, P.O. Box 561, Warren ion, VA 22186, desires lo 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 orvnear RT. 640 near Ben Venue in Jackson 80 Legal Notice* Magisterial District at Tax Map 31, Parcel 22A.Th* 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 ajn. to 4:3b p.m.. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 1996- at 7:30 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. hoard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board Supervisors P.O. Box S49, Washington, VA 22747022, in advance thereof! BY: John W. McCarthy Zbning Administrator RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code Of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board or Zoning Appeals ' fbr Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesdays February 28,1996 at four O'clock in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: 2-7.2-14-98 *114400 Mr. A Mrs. Bernard O'Meara, Rt. 1, Box 104A Sperryville, VA 22740, desire to obtain a Special Use Permit to operate a professional office in a home (temporarily) and an accessory building that is to be built (permanently); said office to employ up to three (3) persons. Property Is located on/near Rt. 607 (more) spedfically, "old 607") in Stone Weill Magisterial District. Tract contains approximately 30.8301 acres. Tax Map 55, Parcel 7A, zoned “A* Agricultural. Use allowed under Section 17Q. Article 170-36(E). A COPY of the' foregoing applications is on tile 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 7:30 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 A 2-14-96 •114249

80 Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING _ NOTICE The Rappahannock-RapWan Community Services Board (RRCSB) is apply inp lor Fiscal Year 1997 pfiederal Transit Administration (FTA) monies to augment local funding of transportation services lor residents of PD g (Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock, Orange, and Madison counties). The RRCSB Is applying ler operating and cminl finding through the Seot«>n 5311 Program; capital funds are being ■ought also through the Section 5310 Program. A public hearing on the Section 5311 Program will be held on March 8, tp96 at 2.-00 P.M. The hearing will be held in the RRCSB Library (located oh the first floor). Lord Culpeper Building, 401 S. Mam St, Culpeper, VA. The public is invited to attend. Those who are unable to attend, but who would lilfc to offer comments, may do so in writing. Comments received after the dose of business, kfbrch 8,1996, will not be considered. Individuals with disabilities and their advocates are urged to attend. Individuals with disabilities, who require assistance to mend the hearing, should contact Ms. Carolyn R. Nicholas, Transit Coordinator, at either |540^ 825-3100 or (TOO) 2-14-96 8118428 I>u, ■' RAPPAHANNOCK .iXOUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS , PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rqppa> hannock County Code “ and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice >■ is hereby given that the r Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock Coun. ty, Virginia, will hold a » public hearing on Wed■ nesday, February 28, 1996 at four o'clock in the Courthouse in Washing: ton, Virginia to consider '- the following applications: SU # 96-02-01 v Roger Lee and Janet Hitt, fit. 1, Box 290-D, Viewtown, VA 22746, desire wjo obtain a Special Use fePermit in order to con• struct an additional dwelling on their property to . (house elderly parents. !> Parcel is located on Rt. -’646, Tax Map 43, Parcel 168, Jackson District in ■ Viewtown, VA and coni sists of approximately "12.2062 acres. Allowed : Under Section 170-36 (A) ■of- the Rappahannock ■Cegpty Code; Additional ^Standards under 170-62 -«3). -Hi A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and .available for public in■ sped ion, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Said applications will be presented to vtha Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 1996 at 7:30 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 ifneeting or should address tneir written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747-022, in advance thOTGOf ’ BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 2-7* 2-14-96 *114433 “ VIRGINIA; IN THE *' CIRCUIT COURT OF ' RAPPAHANNOCK - ". COUNTY In Re: The Estate of 'Augusts! F. Hesse NOTICE OF THE TAKING OF PROOF OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS Having been requested bv Central Fidelity National Bank, Executor, And having determined it is appropriate to appoint a time and place for receiving proof of debts arjd demands against the deicedent. Augusta F. Hasse, or her estate, all persons interested are hereby notified that I haya fixed the 4th day of March, 1906, at 10:00 a.m. as the time and my Office at 239 Gay Street, irl' the Town of Washington, Rappahannock County, Wgmia, as the place, tor receiving proof of any stfeh debts or demands. Diven under my hand this 6th day of February, 1996. Sharon Genebagp Luke wr Commissioner of '7' Accounts 2-14-96 #114692 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 BEVER*AGE CONTROL tor a Bed and Breakfast license to sell alcoholic beverages. Mary Ann Kuhn, Proprietor 7 6 2-14-96 •114199 Donat* Vehlehlee - RVs - Boats - to Jewish Heritage for the Blind. Tax Deductible. Free Towing. Need not run. 1800-2DONATE/ 1-800236-6283. Seized Care from $175. Porsches, Cadillacs, Chevys, BMW's, Corvettes. Also Jeeps, 4WD's. Your area, toll free 1 -800-896-9778 ext A-513B for current listings. Fee. Range Rover 1992 Country Edition Blue, 69K miles, records available. $27,000 Must sell!! Call (202) 363-5656 t 88 Part* Ac Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used pars lor cars and trucks Some new parts Melon, kansnisslons and parts totaled (if purchased hart}. Over 2,000 cars and trucks at aH times. We Buy and Sell running cars and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sal 6-6 Sunday 9-5 LocaM Rt 229,3 mHetput Cripopw High School. PS-2571 the CLASSIFIEDS get results! Job update Mid-Week Edition 90 Employment GOV’T - POSTAL JOBS NOW HIRING FOR 96 Start $23,800 -*34,9<XVyr. Cad tor application ft •mptoyment Ms. 1-818-506-5354 Ext 9617 Help Wanted $40,000/Yr. INCOME potential. Home Typists/PC users. Toll Free (1)800-898-9778. Ext. T-4600 for Kstings. 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 50 skilled carpenters needed immed for F/T, long-term construction project in Manassas. All shifts avail. Must have min 2 yrs exp and own tools. Drug test req'd. Pays up to $15.25/hr + OT. Call Beth today for an interview. (703) 368-3800. EOE CEMENT FINISHERS 30 need for F/T, long-term construction project in Manassas. All shifts avail. Min 2 yrs exp. a must. Drug test req’d. pays $12$13/hr + OT. Call Beth today for an interview - 703360-3800. EOE COOK #6045-02 & #6052-02 Two on-call positions available for meals preparation in agency kitchens located in Warrenton, Culpeper & Orange. Exp. in commercial cooking. Salary: $6.20/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 2/23/96 to Human Resources, Rappahannock- Rapidan CSB, 401 S. Main St.. Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-825-3100. EEO/AA. Finish Carpeters, Inside work. Rappahannock County. McBride Construction 540-987-7254. Marketing/ Sate*. Basa 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. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN III #6059-01 Part-time position, 18.75 hrs/wk, in Culpeper. VA. Licensed therapist to provide full range of therapy to children, adolescents & adults to include crisis intervention, intakes, assessments & short term therapy. Must be able to independently assess & treat consumers with a wide range of symptomology & provide clinical supervision. Hiring range: $30,849$34,651/yr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon. 2/23/96, to Human Resources. Rappahannock Rapidan CSB, 401 S Main St, Culpeper, VA 22701 540 825 3100 EEO/AA Minorities are encouraged to apply 35,000/ Year Income potential Reading books. Toll tree 1 800 698 9778 ext R 5139 for details Fee SUBSTANCE ABUSE CASE MANAGER #6059-01 Part-time position, 18.75 hrsAek. Provide case management services for substance abuse consumers in Orange. Includes linking consumers to resources, monitoring A evaluating consumer needs, services A progress. Bachelors degree in human services and exper. working with substance abuse population. Knowledge of chemical dependency dynamics. Hiring range: $21,196.50$23,848.50/yr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 2/23/96, to Human Resources, RRCSB, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-825-3100. EEO/AA. Minorities are encouraged to apply. VAN DRIVER #6056-01 & #6057-01 Two on-call positions available in Culpeper. Must possess good driving record and skills. Ability to interact with consumers from aging, mental health' & mental retardation programs & to transport in agency vehicles. DMV record check is required. Position subject to drug & alcohol testing. Salary: $6.20/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 2/23/96 to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 South Main. Street, Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-625-3100. EEQ/AA. HELP WANTED Resident Mgr. Couple to manage small apt, complex & 3 townhouses in Front Roayal, VA in return for free apt. & health/ins. benefits. Must be willing and able to do maint., repairs, grounds, painting, etc. & leasing & mgmt. Sem-retirement & experience a +. No pets. Call 1703-549-5907 and leave name & phone no. for Mr. Gardner to return call. OFFICE MANAGER Part-time for small office in Slate Mills. Secretarial / Bookkeeping / Marketing responsibilities. 20 hrs / wk. Variety for organized & experienced person. IBM PC, Mac exp. Call 547-3734 Seamstress / Tailor needed for custom sewing shop in Warrenton. (540) 347-5913 TECHNICIAN WANTED Experience preferred. Pull time. Benefits. Call Billy or Or eg at: Joe Jacoby Jeep Eagle 347-6622 PARTS CLERK WANTED Experience preferred but will train. Full Time. Benefits. Call Rob At: ■ioe Jacoby Jeep Eagle 347-6622 DISHMACHINE OPERATOR $6.50/HR The Inn at Little Washington is seeking a reliable, responsible personfs) 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 The Fauquier Times-Democrat, a weekly community newspaper in Warrenton, Va, has openings in the following positions: MANAGING EDITOR We are seeking an experienced editor who understands community journalism and can lead an award-winning staff. Familiarity with news production technology helpful. Salary negotiable. GOVERNMENT REPORTER Experience in reporting local government affairs required. Must be organized and motivated. Full-time, all benefits STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Position for versatile, talented photojournalist. Works on assignment with reporters and editors. Must be familiar with PhotoShop and have own camera equipment. For additional information or appointment for interview, contact J.T. Toler, General Manager, Fauquier Timea-Democrat. P.Q Box 631, Warrenton, VA 22186. ADVERTISING SALES SCUnVES NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Outgoing, self motivated account executives needed for award winning community newspapers. Lucrative territories available. Minimum one year ad sides experience. GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FINANCIALLY MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS Mail or fax your resume to: David Maker V I Community Newspapers j 9001 liraddock Rd., Suite 280, Springfield, Va. 22151 FAX 705 704 9052 SSIFIEDS Charles Jenkins Charles Lester Jenkins, 80, of Woodville, died on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. He was born Jan. 14, 1916, in Rappahannock County. Mr. Jenkins served in the U.S. Army during World War H. He worked for George K. Miller as a farmer for 57 years. Survivors include one daughter, Alberta Fitzgerald of Fairfax; two sons, Melvin Jenkins of Vienna and Tommy Jenkins of Manassas. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Charles Napier, Mike Jenkins, Timmy Jenkins, Charles E. • Jenkins, Tonya Jenkins, Patty Jenkins, Charlie Jenkins, Joe Jenkins and Christina Jenkins and 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jenkins. Funeral services were held on Friday, Feb. 9 at Nethersmill Lighthouse Tabernacle with the Rev. Charles Clinedinst officiating. Interment followed in Etlan Cemetery with military honors. Found & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Annie Jenkjns Annie Elizabeth lienkins, 77, Martinsburg, W.Va., died Monday at City Hospfital in Martinsburg. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Feb. 8 in Washington Masonic Cemetery by the Rev. Robert L. White. Mrs. Jenkins was born July 9, 1918, in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late George William and Annie P. Fincham Payne. She was the wife of the late George Washington Jenkins. Surviving are a son, Roger W. Jenkins of Martinsburg; four brothers, Warren Payne of Richmond, Jack Payne or Gordonsville, James Payne of Strasburg and Lee Payne of Woodville and sister, Aileen Jenkins of Orange. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Esther Jenkins Esther Mae Jenkins, 92, of Luray died Sunday, Feb. 4 at Page Memorial Hospital. ......1. She was born May 3, 1903, at Luray and was a daughter of the late George and Eliza Campbell Aleshire. Mrs. Jenkins was a homemaker. On Nov. 17, 1920, she married Howard Clarence Jenkins, who died Feb. 23, 1968. She is survived by two daughters, Edith E. Lillard and Virginia Richards, both of Luray; eight sons, Harold C. Jenkins, George K. Jenkins, Robert W. “Tinker,” Jenkins, Howard J. Jenkins, Melvin T. Jenkins, Glenn L. Jenkins, all of Luray, Joseph L. * Jenkins of Stanley and Elwood D. Jenkins of Sperryville; 52 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Luray Pentecostal Church by the Rev. Albert A. Kling. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Luray. Arrangements were handled by the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray. Eugene Robinson Eugene Austen Robinson, 62, of Huntly died at his home. The funeral was conducted Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Turner Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. John Pendleton. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery in Front Royal. Mr. Robinson was bom Feb. 26, 1933, in Rappahannock County, son of the late James Henderson and Mary Frances Wells Robinson. He was a retired construction worker. Surviving are two sons, Eugene Henderson Robinson of Arlington and James Austen Robinson of Springfield; a daughter, Patricia Robinson of Alexandria. He is also survived by a brother, William N. Robinson of Front Royal; five sisters, Helen Driver of Baltimore, Md., Mamie Roberts, Mary Watkins, Josephine Sussman and Dorothy Hardin, all of Washington, D.C. Also surviving are three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Charles Jordan, William Jordan, Smitty Roy, George Turner, Bernard Jett and James Ashby. Turner-Robertshaw in Front Royal was in charge of the funeral arrangements. Elizabeth Howard Elizabeth Ann O’Neal Howard, 85, died Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mrs. Howard was born in Ocracoke, N.C. and retired as a Post mistress. She was a member of the OcrgRoke United Methodist Church and the Retired Postmaster’s Association. She was the daughter of the late Isaac Willis and Martha Helen Williams O’Neal. She was the wife of the late Robert Wahab Howard. Mrs. Howard is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth (Betty) H. Chamberlin of Amissville; two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were , held Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Ocracoke United Methodist Church with the Rev. Clyde A. Denny officiating. Burial followed in the O’Neal Family Cemetery in Ocracoke. Twiford’s Island Chapel in Hatteras, N.C. was in charge of the arrangements. George Lillard George Walton (Doc) Lillard, 89, died on Thursday, Feb. 8 at Mary Washington Health Care in Colonial Beach. He was bom on Oct. 23, 1907, .in Washington, Va. He was the son of the late Doc and Cora Partlow Lillard. He graduated from the School in Washington, Va. and won a scholarship to Straylei College in Washington, D.C. He worked for the American Ice Company in Washington, D.C. for a number djf years until his health went bad. * He spent the rest of his time with his mother in Washington, Va. He was predeceased by a sister, Mildred Lillard Head who passed away on April 29, 1994, at Nicholsville Kentucky. He is survived by two sisters; Lorena Lillard Upham of Bridgewater and Catherine Lillard Boyd , of Colonial Beach. He is also survived by three nephews and three nieces. He will be cremated and there will be memorial services at the Masonic Cemetery when weather permits. There will be an announcement put in the Rappahannock News later. Free Colorado Blue Spruces Ten free Colorado blue spruce trees will be given to each person who joins The Rational Arbor Day Foundation during February 1996. n he free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. Colorado blue spruces have silver blue-green color and compact conical shape. They can be used as individual ornamentals, an energy-saving windbreak, a privacy screen, or as living Christmas trees. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between March 1 and May 3 1 with enclosed planting instructions. The six to twelve inch trees are guaranteed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge. To become a member of the Foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Blue Spruces, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue; Nebraska City, Neb. 68410, by Feb. 29. g The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home oflhoughtful Semce" 825-2361 •1-800-924-1266 Geest Funeral6 Home, Inc. 405 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, Virginia V^r.iVlf. 1 tRI MtMUlU/Uo A. Wayne English & John Noon Western, Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant

Bethel Baptist To Host Celebration Amissville Bethel Baptist Pastor’s Aide Club will have a special celebration at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18. featuring the St. James Male Chorus of Bealeton. Lunch will be served following the 11 a.m. service. Club president, Mildred Martin and pastor, Rev. Forrest Freeman welcome everyone. Everyone is invited to attend tonight’s (Feb.) free Valentine dinner at 7 p.m. at Hazel River Assembly of God Church in Rixeyville. The husband wife team Affinity (formerly known as Steve and Dorothy Gulbronson) will perform. For more details, call pastor Steve Dodson at 937-6041 or 937-6021.We’re glad to report Amissville Baptist pastor Rev. Tom Everett had a successful missions trip to Panama last week. RAA registration continues Feb. 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church and Rappahannock County Library. To register by mail before the 18th send a copy of birth certificate and check payable to RAA ($30 for one child, $55 for two children, or $70 for three children) To: RAA Baseball, P.O. Box 104, Amissville, Va. 22002. For more details or to sponsor or volunteer, call President Denny O’Neill, 937-5989 or Gloria Deal 347-7098. To sign up for the Hartland Institute’s Health Seminar and cooking class, call 672-3100. Classes begin from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow night, Feb. 15. They will be held for four Thursday’s cost is $20; come early for blood pressure check and chair massage. To register for upcoming TASC for Teens trips (camping and skiing) call 937-8272 for brochure and application. Gentlemen, if you don t get time to get your sweetheart red roses or something else special for Valentine’s day today, I’m sure she would cherish a love letter from you — include all the special things you recall — whether you’ve been married for many years, few, or still dating. Ladies, when you do receive roses, keep them longer by cutting about an inch off at a 90 degree angle and get into room temperature water within a minute to prevent the cut from sealing. Don’t lift the roses out of the water, but just raise enough to flush fresh water into the vase until clear, every two days. An aspiring may be substituted for rose food. Family resources available through Focus on the Family (1-800A- Family) include: discussion last week on Home schooling has available a tape series on “How to Start a Home School,” a book by Ray Baldwin, “How and why of Home schooling,” expanded edition, and video series, “That the world may know.” “Discussion Monday and Tuesday this week on> Focus on the Family was on “Marital Bonding.” Dr. Dobson discussed the 12 stages for marital bonding that take place to insure a more successful, marriage. The audio tape series called, “Questions Teens Ask.” Books available include, “Sexual Intimacy” and “When Love is Not Enough.” CNN had an informative program on Feb. 9 on child abductions. There are 800,000 a year of child abductions. Of the 850,000 in 1995, 5,000 are still unresolved. We feel safe here in the village, but we must always be alert to the dangers to which our children could IT'S COMING & * IT’S > uiinrt S-P-O-R-T FiaHiNC, Travel & Oittooor S ■ H ■ O ■ W The Gai'itai. Exit) Center TburSun February 22-25 • Fishing Tackle • Hunting • Archery & Shooting Supplies • Boats • Motors • Guides • Lodges \» Seminars with the Experts/ FAUQUIER! LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE By CATHY LOU SMITH 5*37-5024 MM be exposed. Congratulations to Dave and Dora Gheen upon their 60th anniversary Feb. 10. There was a lovely photo and writeup in last week’s Rappahannock News. I spoke with Wayne McGlothlin from North Dakota. He said wind chill temperature got to -93 degrees one day. He reports he has some feeling in his fingers that were frost bitten recently. He drove to Reedville (Fleeton Beach) over the weekend. It was amazing, to see all the ice and snow. The Rappahannock River at Tappahannock and the Potomac River near entrance to the bay had large slabs of ice still. Friends, Wallace and Pauline Glascock said there was even ice on the Bay there at Fleeton Beach. They saw a bald eagle during the snow storm. Eugene Glascock got photos of the ice on the bay when visitipg his place at Fleeton he’s jFrom Marshall. Wayne and Marie Johnson’s house at Fleeton is on a core completely covered with ice still, they recently moved into the renovated Hill Mansion on East Street in • Culpeper, they say they enjoy the area here. Leave news at Hackley’s by 5 p.m. on Sundays. III > ^ •‘x - !$• mm mMmmM REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY ,-w fit I |||||l Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Clerk’s Office. Joseph R. Hall and wife to Harold L. Virts, 2 acres, merger of two lots, Wakefield District. $110,000. Tamela S. Wheeler and husband to Sammy B. Payton and wife, interest, 92.9746 acres, Hampton District. $20,000. -.Earl E. Smedley and wife to Sammy B. Payton and wife, interest, 92.9746 acres, Hampton District. $3,400. Sue A. Grim and husband to Sammy B. Payton and wife, interest, 92.9746 acres, Hampton District. $6,800. Linda L. Smedley to Sammy B. Payton and wife, interest, 92.9746 SEENIK RAPAHANOK KOWNTEE... BLAKWATER KREEK FARMED 5 akers end of road. Horses welkum, remodeled farmhows, porches, stone fireplas, open land and wuds, bam, uneek feeturs, $155,000... SHENANDOAH NAT. PARK traks and riverfront parsels, mostly wuds, Call... OUTBACK COUNTRY: 9'A akers near Shen. Nat. Park, . new owner can divide, $57,390... NUKAPKOD: 5 akers wuds, 4 BRs, 3'A baths, basment, wudflurs, porches, vuz, spashusly cheep, $189,000... Find a mispelt wurd in the abuv and reseev a free reel estate konsultashun... RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY: where all the women are strong, the men good lucking and the children are above altitude... ROGER BATCHELDER, REELTOR _2_i_n_ — l/UU • 360 Gay Si., Little Washington...3 540-675-1776 540-937-1776 & Q. 540-675-3^38 Only $3.95 per week for a 1 inch space ^(ntup£ute& DUCHESSE 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 xa TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, ULC. 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 Building, 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 - Blinds (Made in our Workroom) 3. Stapcovers and Re-Upholstery 4. Area Rugs - Remnants 5. Orientals _ Hwy. 211 AmieevUle, VA, one mile from Poet Office J Residential Commercial Fra* Estimates & Delivery-Shop At Home Service W.N. Mayberry DDS Family Dentist Washington Office 540/675-3530 Thursdays Cjf Saturdays by Apfmintmml EXCAVATING LICENSED INSURED EXCAVATI NG AmissviUe. Ik 800-379-9567 (540)937-3619 Ponds Stone Riding Rings Clearing Roads/Drives Grading Site Work Hauling FENCING FENCING Installer of Safe Fence High Tensile, Bait) Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Curtis Crawford Home: 540675-3943 Pager 540-399-2688 Flint Hill, VA FRAMING Mill End Craft & Frame Shoppe CUSTOM FRAMING 424 E. Main Street Luray, Va. 743-5653 PAINTING ALMIGHTY & CO. Professional Painting Interior/Exterior Local References Call Carl Letsen 540-937-4520 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PULLEN'S Pumps & Watertieaters 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 PM>CK The Washington office will not be open this year. Prior clients files nave been transferred to our Warrenton office. 159 Moffett Ave. Warrenton, VA (540) 347-7517 TV SALES & GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCAVkteo Products Channel Master Antennas, Gl & RCA Satellite Systems, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Mam Street Madison 540-948-2200 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA. Sierra, Jotul, Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. High Sreet CHARLOTTESVILLE 804/971-6777 PIEDMONT PRESS & GRAPHICS • Graphics Design & Fill Color • Full Service Printing &, Binding • Brochures, Business Forms, Books, etc. Delivery to your home or business Orders taken at ftappafjannocfe 540/675-3338 ftappafcannocfe Betas NEXT DEADLINE February 23 acres, Hampton District. $5,000. Douglas K. Baumgardner, Trustee to Pan Pacific Ventures, L.P., 421.9201 actes, Hampton District. $1,565,000. Sperryville Realty SPERRYVIULE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088 /office CLASSIC VA story 5 bedroom home, living room with fireplace, dining room, office, den and more, on 22 acres with pond and outbuildings. Conveniently located on Rt. 211 between Sperryville and Washington. $225,000. James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 COUNTRY PROPERTIES ' < i _■' I SUNDANCE FARM, Hume, vA: 52 acres with charming historic cabin. Private & mature setting beside pond. 7-stall stable & ring. TUCKED AWAY: 25-acre estate w/stonc French Prov. farmhouse. Exquisite details, master suite + 3 BRs, 3 fpls, sun rm, country kitchen. 42 ACRES with mountain, house (needs work), ancient stones, spring & stream. Below assessment at $100,000 to settle estate. 11 ACRES, private hillside, lovely mountain views, in 2 parcels! Build on one, hold other. Close to Little Washington. $72,500. (540) 675-1373 "Specializing in farms, land and country homes west of Warrenton ” Rappahannock County Farm* 49 acres, 4-bedroom household barn, modern 38 x 112 barn/shed, wood board & batten. Land fenced/cross fenced with water in every field. Half wooded, halfjopen and those Rappahannock Views) s- $460,000. **6% to Selling Broker**. Special low Xdown, low rate bank financing. RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY LAND 5.92 acres Washington, VA $63,490.N594107 25 acres Washington, VA.$69,000.N645174 25.6 acres Sperryville.$95,000 N645176 25 acres Amissville..$87,500.N643947 25 acres Amissville..$100,000.N643950 25 acres Amissville..cGWjaAGT.N643952 25 acres Amissville.$105,000.N643949 Call for special financing on Amissville land. THE BUYER’S AGENCY, INC. 540-675-1190 David Welch 540-341-7190 Butch Zindel Broker I Price Reduced! Here is the opportunity for the smart investor to acquire a truly magnificent property in Rappahannock County. Older estate on 45 acres, large Tudor manor house with 9 bedrooms and 9 baths. Great room, manager house, pasture, wondrous views of Blue Ridge Mountain. Now Only $380,000. □ Eileen M. Day, Realtors • The Country Property People Washington, Virginia 22747 • 540-675-3033 Cindy Robinson 540-675-3567 Russell Lee 540-636-3783 Kevin Day 540-937-3185 ori \ <» I) \\ S \ WICKK! SI N|).\Y 1*V AIM'OIM MI NT M Rfc^MBK Regency HOME: 540-937-3029 OFFICE: 540-341-1080 1-800-341-1080 ANNE FURTICK 1 wmr-. HOME AT THE END ORTHE ROAD! 4 BR, FR, 3-story Victorian witnwood floors, wraparound porch, 25 acres, mountain views in winter, private yet off paved road. Fast occupancy or delayed settlement. Seller financing with large down. $239,000. LAND IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. Guarantee yourself a future retirement, weekend or full time living now! SPECIAL PRICE: Owner financing with 10% on acreages from 5 to 25 acres. 59.9 acres with views and streams, $159,000; 5 large tracts suitable for wildlife, escape, total privacy. Call Anne.