Rappahannock News, February 28, 1996

T* fi P V fi rr—fi—n' n—n-n-n—w n—«—w~~r nmr o x i-n ri i-"- T « nTrir?t 48th Year, No.9 12 Pages WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1996 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents . Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Captain Wayne Dodson poses with Rescue Engine 3, Amissville’s new combination fire engine and rescue truck. Rescue Engine 3, which meets ail standards to be a fire engine and a rescue squad or crash truck, Was put into service at the Amissville Volunteer ^ Fite Department on Feb. 17. Everything about the truck is custom made except for the Freightliner cab. Carried on board j! ape a 750 gallon tank of water for firefighting with a 1,250 gallons per minute pump, equipment for -~r V vehicle extrication including the “Jaws of Life,” lifeline and utility ropes for rope rescue, water rescue equipment, airbags and cribbing used for stabilization of vehicles during extrication, a cascade system for refilling air bottles while on the scene, other firefighting equipment, and a five-man cab. To supplement its water tank the fire truck will be followed, by 4 tanker holding 2,250 gafions-ln^ addition it can pump from a pond, stream, river or fire hydrant Rescue Engine 3 cost the Fire Department $182,000. Many future fundraisers will be required to cover the cost. The county’s Fire tax, which covers operating costs of the fire departments and rescue squads, does not pay for capital • iirfliiijiiiMiliiMiaMiiiMiiiiliiliHliiliiibiMMMiiiiii Representatives Support Juvenile Reform By JIM MCNAMARA Capital News Service RICHMOND — A Senate Courts of Justice Subcommittee meets Wednesday, Feb. 28, to discuss juve nile justice reform legislation. The fi|ll committee endorsed the get-tough package in January, and the House of Delegates approved it earlier this month. Some of the legislation includes trying juveniles 14 and older who commit murder or rape as adults. Other legislation opens juvenile felony trials to victims’ families and to Old Rag Bulletins Personal Property The Commissioner of Revenue’s office has sent out personal property forms. They should be checked for accuracy and returned. Anyone who did not receive a form should call the office at 675-3513. The office is also beginning to accept applications for tax relief for the low income elderly and disabled. Call the office for information or an appointment. Burning Law Between March 1 and May 15 it is illegal to have open fires eithin 300 feet of woodland, brushland or a field containing dry grass or other flammable materials from midnight to 4 p.m. 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. Government At A Glance • Washington Sewer Committee, 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 29, Town Hall. • Board of Supervisors, 2 and 7 p.m., Monday, March 4, Courthouse. Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan RCES spelling bee winner Matt Ralston looks over his new dictionary. Ralston Wins Bee By CINDY MAHAN Bainwhanndt News SUIT Writer Sixth grader Matt Ralston won the spelling bee for fourth through sixth graders at RCES on Feb. 20. By correctly spelling “nostril,” he edged out second place winner and seventh grader Amanda Sims when she incorrectly spelled “bargain.” Kevin Yowell, another sixth grader, came in third. Matt will represent the school at the regional spelling bee, which is sponsored by the Richmond Times Dispatch, in Richmond on March 31. As the winner of last week’s bee, he was presented with a beautiful new Webster’s dictionary by Wes Allison of the Richmond Times Dispatch. Many of the words were tough, and “nostril” was the 110th word to be attempted in the bee. Some of the hardest words were monstrous, colossal, peninsula, kestrel, and mayoralty. “Blizzard” was one of the easier ones. Other students participating in the spelling bee were Brittany Smith, Steven Clark, Allyson Dodson, Krystal Heflin, Kyle Robinson, Joshua Anderson, Tony Kelly, Alicia Jones, Lori Schwertfeger and Chris Payne. the public. Previously sealed conviction records for juvenile felons also are to be open to the public. Sen. Kevin G. Miller, R-26th District, said he thinks reform of the juvenile system is necessary. “Unfortunately, the ages of those committing those particular crimes are getting distressingly low,” Sen. Miller said. Likewise, Del. Jay Katzen, R-31st District, said he has made this issue part of his campaign during the past two elections. When asking many young people their views on this issue, Del. Katzen said he was surprised to learn that a majority of them agreed that minors who commit capital crimes should be See Juvenile, Page A-6 Battle Mountain Division OKed By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer After considerable discussion during and after a public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended approval for a five-lot subdivision on Battle Mountain last Wednesday. The property is owned by the Fauquier Bank which acquired the nearly 180-acre parcel in a foreclosure auction after the previous owner was not able to pay off a debt to the bank. The application was to divide the property into three lots of 25 acres and two of more than 50 acres. Because much of the land is steep the number of lots allowed was reduced from seven to five. Mike-Leake, assistant vice president at the bank, said the bank needed to be able to sell the property in separate parcels to recoup its losses. He several times referred to the subdivision as the “highest and best use” of the property. He said the bank had an obligation to its shareholders to regain as much of the money lost on the loan as possible and implied even selling the property in five separate lots might not take care of the entire debt. Speaking in opposition, Marion Sharp said her parents had sold the property to the previous landowner 10 years ago. They had started building their “dream house” but ran into financial difficulties, she said. “It seems unusual for a bank to put its efforts into a subdivision. The bank has no vested interest in the county....We have seen what has happened to mountaintops. A large part of the property is in steep slopes. It is very visible from Route 211 and surroundhomes, i hope sotTie thought is put into this.” Marc Malik, president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, said this “might be an opportunity for the bank to put in covenants to restrict where buildings will be put, the steepness of roads, the amount of land cleared. It’s an advantage to have the land somewhat protected.” Jim Massie, an adjoining landowner, said several years ago a geologist had done a study and found “very little water” in the Castleton and Battle Mountain area. “I’d hate to see other landowners come in and try to drill a well and not be able to get water,” he said. Phil Irwin said, “one of the biggest threats to the county is parcelization....I do not see the need to make a special exception for a bank that has loaned an amount of money.” Ron Makela asked what effect the subdivision would have on the tax base. The land is currently in the land use program. County Administrator John McCarthy said one acre on each parcel would be taxed at fair market rates, rather than land-use rates. If houses are built on the land, they ^ would Increase the tax base, he said, ' but they would also increase the demand for services. James F. Massie Jr. said he is See Planners, Page A-6 Planners By SHARON KILPATRICK ’ Rappahannock Ntws Staff Writer The Planning Commission unanimously adopted a resolution opposing .the Sperryville bypass at its meeting last ' Wednesday. The resolution will be sent On to VDOT and the Board of Supervisors. Chairman Mike Massie said he had hoped to deal with the issue along with the whole of the revised Comprehensive Plan, but ■'* VDOT has a primary road hearing scheduled for March 25 in Culpeper. f?' p The resolution states:^ ■ “Resolved, that the Rappah- h| annock County Planning * Commission, in response to "P^TSOTsproposedplans as phi \ sented at their public informs- r ■ tional hearing on Feb. 12 at die Rappahannock County High School, recommends that there be no further study or planning of any connector, bypass, or any such project for Sperryville at this present time. “Be it further resolved, that > any such project be studied by the county over'time, taking safety, local planning considers- 1 ’ . lions, as well as the wishes of the citizens of Rappahannock County into account,” Planning , Commission member Tom Junk, who repre- ■ sents the SperryvDle area, said, } | “They took the Planning 0 Commission out of the loop. That kind of disappointed me.” He made the motion to. adopt the resolution. “We need to make sure VDOT knows if they’re planning a road, we want to be involved in it,” he said. ■ , . li t Hunt Races I Rappahannock New* file Patrick Cooney, winner of the Durant Hill Thrf Race on Thunder last year, is expected to be back at Thornton Hill for the races Saturday. See story page A-5.

Legislators Question Computer System SANDE SNEAD FULK Capital New* Service RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Social Service and its newly appointed Commissioner Clarence H. Carter came under fire last Thursday (Feb. 22) by a house panel that demanded to know why a computer system promised to taxpayers by 1993 is still not up and running by February 1996. The project called ADAPT is a computerized system that was supposed to streamline the application process for welfare benefits statewide. It should simplify the application process for Aid to Families with Dependent Children, for Food Stamps and for Medicaid. Mr. Carter told the House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions it already partially is in place in four pilot localities — Alexandria, Charlottesville, Henricd and Newport News — but was approved and budgeted for statewide implementation by 1993. Gordon Ragland, associate direc RCES Honor Roll The staff of Rappahannock County Elementary School would like to commend the following fourth through seventh grade students for their superb work in achieving a place on the Honor Roll for the third six weeks grading period. ’ Fourth Grade, All A’s: Jonathan Bankston, Jamie Deal, Bruce Flinchum, Erica Hilscher, Patrick Lawrey, Josh Michael, Doug Mills, Lindsay ■ Neill-Dore, ' Christina Norwood, Daniel Pearson, Kyle Robinson, Crystal Smoot,' Glen Swain, Brian Taylor and Julie Taylor; A’s and B’s: Angela Brown, Bobbie Jo Brown, Brian Brown, Ashliegh Burke, Ginny Caldwell, Ryisha Cook, Chris Ehrhart, Chad Frazier, Christopher Frazier, Katie Giles, Tyler Hartman, Heather Hileman, David Letsen, John Letsen, Jammie Magee, Adam Meredith, Julie Meredith, Robin Oyster, Mark Sisk, Michael Sisk, Brittney Smith, Christopher Starks, Leslie Taubenberger, Melanie Torrance, Nathan Welch, Josh Werner and Ashley Williams. Fifth Grade, All A’s: Kori Alexander, Joshua Anderson, Dawn Andreoni, Zach Bridgeman, Allyson Dodson, Michael Fairbrother, Charde Ferguson, Crystal Heflin, Danielle Hudson, Laura Kestner, Eva Mills, Ralph Pace, Morgan Roach, Sam Rust, Jeff Scroggins, Teresa Settles, Rachael Sharp, Elaine Smith, Tony Starks and Brian Williams; A’s and B’s: Raven Baker, Alyssa Berry, Chris Bowers, Mindy Cairns, Beth Conners, Jeremy Graves, Kerry Grigsby, Greg Jackson, Jessie Keyser, Jessica Kirby, Nicole Law, Whitney Matthews, Joe Peregory, Brendon Powell, Chris Ramey, Jamie Smoot, Josh Smoot, Brian Williams and Doug White. Sixth Grade, All A’s: John Everett, Whitney Keys, Shannon Mullan, Elliot Nichols and Kevin Yowell; A’s and B’s: Misty Corathers, Brandon Dawson, Wendy Gillis, Tasha Haun, Sarah Langelle, Holly Long, David Massie, William Payne, Jason E. Pullen, Lea Pyne, Jennifer Seale, Jennifer Starr, Amanda Swift, Phillip Thomas, Amanda Weakley, Betsy Welk and Natalie Williams. Seventh Grade, All A’s: David Anderson, Steven Clark, Colin Nichols, Chris Payne, Amanda Sims, Colin Treanor and Amber Welch; A’s and B’s: Dana Caldwell, Emily Crabtree, Candace Dennis, Frances Gatewood, Rene Goodwin, Christopher Graves, Jennifer Green, Cara Levick, Brant Marlett, Aaron Price, Jeremy Proper, Marc Russell, Tatiana Siccardi, Jeffrey Simeon, Jesse Smith, Sara Thomas, Jennifer Waters and Joaimee Williams. S*P*R*I*N*G FEEDER CATTLE SALES State Graded MADISON LIVESTOCK MARKET, INC. . Madison Mills, VA 22953 540-672-2811 THURSDAY March 7V April 4, April 18 Sale starts 6:00 P.M. I Buy Virginia Feeder Cattle HEIFERS & STEERS 300 lbs. & Up Cattle will be weighed the Day of Sale 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Virginia Cattlemans Assoc. Reggie B. Reynolds P.O. Box 176 Daleville, VA 24083 Office: 540-992-1009. Home: 540-992-2852 Madison Livestock Market, Inc. Garland B. 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Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747. tor of social services for Henrico County, said although the system has not been implemented statewide, it reduces paperwork and streamlines the process in the pilot locations. “The food stamp component (in these local pilot social service agencies) is operative. The (computer) coding for the AFDC portion is about 90 percent complete, but the Medicaid component remains to be done,” said Mr. Ragland, who represented the Virginia League of Social Services Executives at the meeting. Henrico and other localities have poured thousands of manhours into implementing this system including training their employees. Mr. Ragland made a case for the ADAPT system saying that social services workers who determine benefit eligibility have to know or consult 772 pages of AFDC policy, 1,275 pages of food stamp policy and 1,285 pages of Medicaid policy without the automated system. “There were 35 to 40 pages of forms to fill out before ADAPT, and if we were lucky we could give the applicant an answer on their eligibility within 30 to 45 days,” he said. “Now, they fill out a two-page appli cation, and a determination can be made while the person is sitting there.” The House committee was baffled about why ADAPT had not been implemented in all localities. Mr. Carter said the department has significant problems with the design of the computer system, and it is looking at options for delivering the project in the most cost-effective way. Other problems needing resolved include a dispute between the Department of Information Technology and the social services department concerning system capacity and ownership plus the dispute between social services and the Department of Medical Assistance Services. “We’re still at loggerheads over getting the Medicaid rules into a position where we can code them and make them a part of this system,” Mr Ragland said. “That means we’re still going through more than 1,200 pages of policy trying to decide whether the person can receive Medicaid or not.” The executive also made it clear that without the ADAPT system, it would be virtually impossible to implement welfare reform as established by the legislature effective July 1,1995. Bad Checks Hit Stores By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Newt StaffT Writer Sheriff Gary Settle and Major Rick MacWelch of the Sheriff’s Office want to alert businesses that checks bearing the name Richard W. Woodward, with a Remington address, are being passed in the county on a closed account. The checks are drawn on a Central Fidelity Bank account in Culpeper which has been closed for some time. Major MacWelch said that numerous checks have been passed at country stores in Rappahannock, mostly during the month of February. If anyone has checks from this person, please call the Sheriffs Office. The Virginia State Police investigated two traffic accidents in the county this past week. Last Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., a two vehicle accident took place at the intersection of Middle and Gay streets in Washington. According to Sgt. Hawkins of the State Police, Dorothy Wharton Southard, 62, of Castleton, was heading north on Middle Street in a 1983 Ford pickup when she tried to make a left turn. She Was struck by Richard A. Ellinger Jr., 53, of Front Royal, who was driving a 1987 Ford station wagon owned by Turner Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal. He was travelling south on Middle Street. Ms. Southard was charged by Trooper Sean Knick with failing to yield the right of way. No injuries were sustained, but Mr. Ellinger’s vehicle had $2,500 damage and Ms. Southard’s had $3,500 damage. Last Friday at 3:10 p.m., Marilyn S. Armor, 56, of Sperryville, was charged by Trooper Mike Woodard with reckless driving when her 1990 Jeep Waggoneer ran off the right side of the road on Route 231, .1 mile east of Route 618, and struck a fence. She was uninjured, but the Jeep sustained $1,000 damage. According to Major Rick MacWelch, a juvenile petition will be served on a 17 year-old boy from Chester Gap who is being charged with carnal knowledge following an incident with a 13 year-old girl, who. is also from Chester Gap. Sunday Afternoon, March 3,1996 Fraternal Order of Police! Avtex Retirees Club will donate all bingo profits to Easter Seals. Door Open ... 4:30 p.m. • Games Start... 5:30 p.m. $1,000 Guaranteed Jackpot * $100 Per Game $15 Minimum admission, no checks please To rent Union Hall or information on bingo games. 540-636-6166. MASS MEETING OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY REPUBLICANS I. Ronald L. Frazier, Chairman of the Rappahannock Republican Committee, hereby issue this Call for a Mass Meeting of the Republican Party to be held on Monday, March 18, 1996, at the Rappahannock County Courthouse, Washington, Va., beginning at 8:00 p.m. The purposes of the Mass Meeting are: (1) To elect 30 Delegates and 30 Alternates to the Republican State Convention, to be held at the Salem Civic Center, Salem, Va., beginning at 2:00 p.m. on May 31, 1996. The purposes of the State Convention are: to elect a State Republican Party Chairman; nominate two Presidential Electors; select a National Committeeman and Committeewoman; and elect 20 Delegates and 20 Alternates to the Republican National Convention to be held at the San Diego Civic Center, San Diego, Ca., beginning on Aug. 12. The purpose of the National Convention is to nominate Republican candidates for President and Vice President in the general election on Nov. 5. Rappahannock County has 6 Delegate Votes at the State Convention on the basis of one Delegate vote per 500 Republican votes for president and governor combined at their last election. Virginia has a total of 53 Delegates and 53 Alternates at the National Convention based upon the Rules of the previous national convention. (2) To elect 60 Delegates and 60 Alternates to the 10th Congressional District Convention, to be held at the Handley High School, Winchester, Va., at 10:00 a.m. on May 18, 1996. The purpose of the District Convention is to elect a District Chairman of the RepublicinParty; elect three (3) representatives to the State Central Committee; nominate a Presidential Elector for the 10th Congressional District; and elect three (3) Delegates and three (3) Alternates to the Republican National Convention beginning on Aug. 12. Rappahannock County has 12 Delegate Votes at the District Convention on the basis of one Delegate Vote per 250 Republican votes for president and governor combined at their last election. (3) To elect a Chairman of the Rappahannock Republican Committee. (4) To elect 30 members of the Rappahannock Republican Committee as follows: Four (4) from each precinct and six (6) At-Large members. AH persons seeking election as a Delegate to the State and/or District Convention must file in advance their intentions by a written statement along with all appropriate fees. The registration fee is $35.00 for the State Convention and $15.00 for the District Convention All persons seeking election either as Rappahannock County Republican Chairman or a member of the Committee must File in advance their intentions by a written statement to current Chairman, Mr. Ronald L. FrazieT, 446 Viewtown Road, Amissville, VA 22002 ’ All written statements, and all fees payable to Rappahannock County Republican Committee must be received at the address above not later than 5:00 p.m. on Mar. 16, 1996, or must be postmarked by March 14, 1996, in order to be eligible for election at the mass meeting. All legal and qualified voters of Rappahannock County, under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, regardless of race, religion, national origin or sex, who are in accord with the principles of the Republican Party, and who, if requested, express in open meeting either orally or in writing as may be required their intent to support all of its nominees for public office in the ensuing election may participate as members of the Republican Party of Virginia in its mass meetings, party cahvasses, conventions, or primaries encompassing their respective election districts. Payments to the Rappahannock Republican Committee are not taxdeductible. Paid for and authorized by the Rappahannock County Republican Committee, Ronald L. Frazier, Chairman. Pet of the Week: The featured dogs at the Shelter in Amissville this week are five Collie/cross puppies. Three months old, all medical attention done. • Jesse: two year old male, tan Shepherd/cross. • Maco: five year old black and white Jack Russell (n) male with all shots. • Nina: 1 to 2 year old (s) female^ Tan Corgi/cross. • Honey: two year old (s) female. Yellow Lab all shots. Needs a fenced in yard. To reach the Shelter call 9373283. Shelter hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The lost animal registry can be found in the classified section of the Rappahannock News. County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed throughout the dispatch center during the past week: Feb. 19: 6:30 p.m., electrical fire, Route 619, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD. Feb. 20: 3:32 a.m., possible DOA, Route 638, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Amissville VFD; 4:28 p.m., public service, Route 656, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD; 5:42 p.m., possible suicide, Route 707, Sperryville VFD and Sperryville VRS. Feb. 21: 11:03 a.m., heart attack, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS; 6:38 p.m., allergic reaction, Route 654, Washington, Washington VFD. Feb. 22: 11:07 a.m., fire alarm, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Sperryville VFD. Feb. 23:. 10:45 a.m., chest pains, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS; 12:13 p.m., chest pains, Route 6104 Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD; 1:26 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, business, Washington, Washington VFD; 6:25 p.m., chest pains, Route 614, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS; 10:52 a.m., brush fire, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD. • The following calls came through |he Rappahannock Sheriffs Office this past week: Feb. 19: public service, Route 679, Washington; controlled substances free text, U.S. 522, Huntly; public service, Route 604, Boston; stray dog, Route 630, Huntly; public service, Route 604, Boston; fraud — insufficient funds check, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; telephone harassment, Route 231, Sperryville; public service, U.S. 211, Washington, public service, Route 640, Amissville. Feb. 20: DOA, Route 638, Huntly; information-general, U.S. 522, Woodville; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 611, Amissville; lost/missing dog, Route 615, Castleton; suicide, Route 707, Sperryville; stray dog, U.S. 211, Washington. Feb. 21: traffic accident, Gay and Main Street in Washington; bad checks, U.S. 211, Washington; extra patro.l/welfare check, Route 637, Amissville; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 642, Amissville; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 649, Castleton. Feb. 22: citizen requested assistance, Route 628, Washington; information-general, Route 611, Amissville; public service, Route 640, Amissville; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 664, Huntly; animal emergency, Route 622, Castleton; citizen requested assistance, Route 640, Amissville. Feb. 23: stray dog, Route 645, Amissville; stray dog, Route 617, Castleton; stray dog, U.S. 522, Huntly; traffic accident, Route 231, Sperryville; citizen requested assistance, Route 642, Amissville; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 630, Huntly; citizen requested assistance, Route 645, Amissville; firing weapon, Route 610, Chester Gap. Feb. 24: information-general, Route 630, Huntly; civil problem, Route 626, Castleton; abandoned vehicle, Route 667, Sperryville; civil problem, Route 622, Castleton; driving under influence, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 211, business, Washington. Feb. 25: animal control free text, U.S. 211, Amissville; family offenses free text, Route 610, Chester Gap; dog bite, Route.604, Slate Mills. Join School Breakfast Week By JUDI BURKE Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The School Breakfast Program at Rappahannock Elementary School makes an invaluable contribution to many students. For many reasons students may not eat breakfast at home. However, beginning the school day with breakfast enhances their readiness to leam. Several research studies have demonstrated that students who eat breakfast perform better in school and have less absenteeism. Without breakfast, children do not have adequate intakes of protein, calcium, and other nutrients that are important for growth, health, and performance. In a recent study, schools showed that participation by low-income students in the School Breakfast Program was significantly associated with improvement in test scores and a reduction in' tardiness and absenteeism. In recognition of the relationship between eating breakfast and stu dents’ health and academic performance, March 4 thru 8 is National School Breakfast Week. This week provides an opportunity to focus on the benefits of a school breakfast for all children and to promote student participation. The theme, “Open Your Eyes To Breakfast,” reinforces the concept that eating breakfast make a difference in the attentiveness, behavior, and academic performance of students. While a majority of Virginia schools offer the breakfast program, there are many students who arrive at school without having eaten and vvho could benefit by eating breakfast at school. In particular, many studentswho are eligible for free meals could be eating breakfast at school and are not. We would like to invite you to join your child for breakfast next week at Rappahannock County Elementary School and help us celebrate National Breakfast Week. =* ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper ns. 825-1037 ABERDEEN •• BARNS; i,' rft’i . u Wednesday Night Prime Rib $10.95 Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, /h -g CIH Potato &. Onion Rings Jp XU« S'S

Counselor Specializes in ChildTherapy By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Ncw» Staff Writer Janet Bessmer is a mental health clinician at Family Guidance Services in Washington who specializes in family and child therapy. She has her master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Florida, and is presently working on her doctorate in clinical psychology from there. She hopes to receive that degree sometime this summer. Her dissertation includes working on a coding system that helps describe the behavior of children and their parents. The coding system has been around since the 1970’s, she said, but she has helped revise it over that last three or four years. Ms. Bessmer works in the Washington office of Family Guidance Services on Tuesdays and Thursdays; she spends two other days at the office ift Warrenton. She replaces Andolyn Fitzgerald who now works full time in the Warrenton office. - She is the only female therapist in the office and sometimes gets referrals from people who prefer to see a female therapist. The other therapists, who are both full time, are Gary Rafala and Bob Treanor. Patients come in for many different problems — depression, stress, abuse or family problems. She sees children both at the office and at the schools because of problems in school, abuse, behavioral problems or having problems With their parents’ jdiyorce,. Divorce can'cquse a lot of confusion and a lot of pain, said Ms. Bessmer. In the schools, Ms. Bessmer works with the guidance counselors to help children both at school and at home. She tries to heavily involve parents and meets with them too. “They can and should be a part of the treatment,” she said, adding that parents should understand their kids so they can help them at home. For the younger children, play therapy is often used rather than a direct approach. It takes some time, said Ms. Bessmer, but it is important to build up a relationship with the child. “It can take a long time for them to understand what is bothering them,” she explained. The play therapy can involve puppets or drawing, a way in which they can deal with problems in a less threatening way than trying to talk about them directly, she said. As the children get older, they are more capable of talking and expressing their feelings more directly. She is trained also to do psychological evaluations on children, such as personality inventory, intellectual assessments, and other questionnaires that help her understand the child’s feelings. Ms. Bessmer said she feels that people in Rappahannock are very enlightened and don’t hesitate to come into the office and talk about their problems. She lives in Prince William County and said she really enjoys working with people here in Rappahannock County. Sewer System Flooded By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock Ntwi Staff Writer The flood that came when rain combined with melting snow in midJanuary caused another washout at the Sp'erryville sewer plant, Carson Johnson reported at a meeting of the - Water and Sewer Authority earlier this month. Mr. Johnson said the day before the water was going through the plant at- the rate of 23,000 gallons per day. Bbt\veen 7 and 10 a.m. on the day of the flood the water was going through so fast operators shut the gage down for fear of harming it, he said. “They stood there watching it go through,” he said. Mr. Johnson said he drove through town checking to see which hbuses had lights on indicating the pumps were pumping constantly and not able to keep up with the water coming in. He said there were six, most in locations the WSA has known for some time are problems. •In several of those locations old 4inch, terra cotta pipe leads into the tanks while the pipes going out are only- 1.2S inches. He said he believes these six locations are causing 90 percent of the flooding problems.- lems.Mr. Johnson suggested gate valves from these six be shut off during the next rain to see if another washout can be prevented. He said people at the houses with the gate valves shut off “wouldn’t be a bit worse off. Water will seek its own level. It is gushing in from the ground by gravity. Once they’re full it will not run in anymore. Chairman Eugene Leggett asked, “Are you saying if we could solve the problems of these six houses, we could solve the majority of the problem?” Member Daniel Keyser suggested they try shutting off the six gate , valves once to see what happens. Member Richard Smith said Mr. Johnson’s research “is valuable. These tanks need to be fixed this spring whatever we do with the gate valves.” He said he did not see any advantage in shutting off the gate valves since the problems had already been identified. “These six are causing the whole system to malfunction,” Mr. Johnson said. He said the WSA will probably receive another notice of violation . because of the washout. , Mr. Keyser said, “I think we ■should authorize Troy (Jenkins) to jturn the valves off, not in a flood, but ' ip a more normal rain, on a day we’re I PAYNE’S TRASH SERVICE T~r^« Flint Hill VA 22627 running 40,000 gallons at the plant.” “I’d like reassurance we’re not going to cause a problem,” Mr. Leggett said. Mr. Keyser said it would be necessary to warn the owners not to use their water while the valves were closed. The WSA members decided to postpone makihg a decision on the valves until the fifth member Charles K. “Pete” Estes is present. Mr. Johnson said some of the problems are the responsibility of the property owners and some are the WSA’s problems. He said Mr. Jenkin$ was hired to work three days a week on system maintenance, but he had not been able to do that because he is needed at the plant. He said if the work had been done on those six properties it might not have been necessary to put in a surge basin. The WSA’ has been authorized to borrow $97,600 at 4.75 percent for 20 years to install a surge basin. Mr. Johnson said there are other advantages to having the basin and the WSA will have to put it in but can argue against a larger basin if these inflow problems can be fixed. The authority agreed to pay half of the $24,000 it owes the county for salaries at the plant now and to wait until after the next billing cycle before paying the other half. THE BOOKWORM p* New Books & Cards Best Selling Paperbacks 25% OFF 146 N. Main St., Culpeper (540)830-6300 Mon-Sat 9:30-6 Janet Bessmer It’s Elementary By DIANA CORBIN Rappahaanock Newt Contributing Writer The character virtue topic of the month of February is kindness. Principal Raye Tupper has been visiting kindergarten through 3rd grade classes and reading the book The Giving Tree and discussing kindness and gentleness with the children. Mrs. Payne’s kindergarten class has been studying winter. What a good example this winter has been. Some topics have been how to dress to stay warm and what animals do during the winter for food and shelter. The children are also charting daily weather changes and observations. They have been doing science experiments with ice, how it melts and how temperature affects the melting. Young scientists and meteorologists at work! Darcey Dillingham, a new teacher at RCES this year, teaches 6th and 7th Smith Named To Dean's List Christine Smith, a junior from Washington, is one of 508 students at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 199596 academic year. The Dean’s List recognizes full time students who attain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4point scale. grade. Her class has been studying ancient civilizations in India, China and Mesopotamia. The students also have been reading The Island of the Blue Dolphins and watched the movie and then compared the two. Arch Campbell look out! Miss Rudoloph’s 6th grade science students are studying the periodic table. They are making models and drawings of their favorite elements and having a good time doing that. They are also making all kinds of concoctions, such as slime and gak. Miss Tillinghast’s 3rd grade class presented a play called “In Search of the Christmas Spirit,” to their parents and the other 3rd and 4th grade classes. Miss Tillinghast was assisted by Miss Gubler, the teacher for the gifted and talented. Each child had at least two parts, and everyone helped make the scenery and props. The seventh grade teachers have started a new incentive program. The students know what is expected of them: to behave in class and complete their work and accept their responsibilities as 7th graders. In return there is an activity they will be invited to. The first activity was a sports day, and a dance is scheduled for the next event. The kids are very excited about this new program. It gives them more social activities which seventh graders enjoy. Spring soccer registration has begun. Forms are available through RCES and Cabin Fever Bookstore. (SulltuFr’s A GAihERirgq Race iN Downtown LuRAy 55 E. Maw St. LuRAy, VinqiNiA 22855 (540)745-4460 M-Th 7:50 AM to 5 PM - Fri & Sat Til 10:50 PM SANdwich Bar Opes II AM - 5 PM/DWner 6 - 8:50 PM FrI & Sat Good Food, Good CoffEE, Good Books i appahannock County For */ie £75 exchange only With a local call to Front Royal, you now have - • Full Access to the Internet • Access at speeds up to 28.8 • Access to commercial on-line services with our local number $20 for 120 hours! mmSHENTEL Internet Access 1-800 -SHENTEL / Community Calendar Saturday, March 2 • Rappahannock Hunt Point to Point Races, at Thornton Hill Farm - pair race - 9:30 a.m.; regular races start at noon • Benefit Auction and Dance with the Okays, at the Washington Fire Hall - 6 p.m. auction, 8 p.m. dance (987-9671) Sunday, March 3 • Storytelling Workshop with Julie Portman, at Ki Theatre - 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (675-1616) • Opening reception for Thomas Spande show “Nine Cityscapes” at the Middle Street Gallery - 2-5 p.m. (675-3440) Friday, March 8 • “Our Past, Our Present and Our Future,” Black history program at ■ the library - 8 p.m. > • Christendom College Players present Cheaper by the Dozen, at The Theatre - 8 p.m. ; , Saturday, March 9 •Christendom College Players present Cheaper by the Dozen, at The : Theatre - 8 p.m. Sunday, March 10 • Christendom College Players present Cheaper by the Dozen, at The Theatre - 8 p.m. Friday, March 15 • “The Neighbors,” a one-act play by Zona Gale, at Ki Theatre - 7 ! p.m. . , •RAACMovie, Clueless (PG), at The Theatre-8 p.m. Sweeps Again For the second year in a row, the Rappahannock News won the sweepstakes for weekly newspapers in Virginia with circulation under 4,000 at the Virginia Press Association convention in Richmond Saturday. The sweepstakes award is for accumulating the most points in awards for writing, graphics and page design. Cindy Mahan was again the big winner with seven awards. She vyon first in photo illustration for her color photograph of winning entries in canning at the Culpeper, Madison Rappahannock Farm Show. She also won third in the same category for a photograph of an apple cut in half. Her other first place award was for a pictorial photo, a study in black and white of a snow scene in the F.T. Valley of a fence and its shadows. Her other photography awards were third place in feature photo for a pic ture of cows cooling off in a pond' under a dock, and third place general photo for a color picture of kite flying at Ben Venue ftdrm. Ms. Mahan also won a third place for combination pictures and story for the feature piece on the animals at Dixie Meadows Farm and second place in home and leisure writing for her story on cheese making at The Bam at the Poges. John Bretschneider won second and third place awards in informational graphics for informational maps on the Sperryville bypass and theKellerco proposal for future road pro-! jects. In makeup and page design,! Sharon Kilpatrick and Barbara; Wayland won first place for lifestyle and entertainment pages. Mrs. Kilpatrick also won first place for front page design and second place for editorial page design. W. N. MAYBERRY, D.D.S. NEW LOCATION - 195 MAIN STREET,. 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--Rappahannock J^etos. Established 1877 n ndependent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL. Publisher Barbara C. Wayland General Manager Ann Brown Account Executive Sharon Kilpatrick Editor 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 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 pm, Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1996 I Editorials Scenic County There is a lot of talk about Rappahannock being a special place with wonderful scenic vistas. There has even been a proposal to ask the General Assembly to designate Rappahannock a “scenic county.” Has the time come to do something specific? Madison County has applied for a $225,000 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) grant to beautify the towns and villages along Route 231. The funds will be used for plantings, new sighs, picnic areas, and sidewalks in the town of Madison and the villages of Rochelle, Pratts, Banco and Etlan. Madison County’s Chamber of Commerce has a Scenic Byway Enhancement Committee specifically formed to make improvements to the scenic byway Route 231. t The Rappahannock Garden Club has adopted the north end of Route 23.1 for frequent cleanup. It has also planted daffodils at the intersection of Route 231 -and U.S. 522. These efforts could use county support. While there are no villages along Route 231 in Rappahannock County, there are places that might be suitable for picnic areas. There are certainly other areas that would be suitable for plantings. Moreover the support in Madison County for such projects indicates there might be support there for banning through truck traffic. Why not pursue this? And while that is going on, how about seeking scenic byway designation for U.S. 522 and U.S. 211 in the county? Athletic Facilities The School Board had hoped to put in a new hard surfaced track at the high school, but bids came in at over $80,000. Bond funds leftover from the elementary school addition are not sufficient to do this. Now the board is exploring putting in parking lot lights and running a chase for field lighting under the track and soccer field so eventually they can be used at night. Obviously the ^intention is to eventually use the field for football. But that is an expensive proposition. With the school budget supporting only coaching stipends and transportation to away games, gate receipts are used up in paying for referees. The Athletic Boosters Club is hard pressed to keep the teams in uniforms. Obviously significant volunteer contributions will be needed if the athletic facilities are ever to be improved. r ipfH Letters Help Through Prayer To the Editor: There is a little known support group all over this area that has no name, is seldom mentioned or discussed, yet is probably one of the most powerful. It is large, but no one knows how large. It isn’t a secret society but no one knows who the members are. They are quiet, but not silent. There are no officers, rules, publicity, no age limits, includes all colors, creeds and those with no particular creed. This group is active every day of the year, at all hours. Who are these people? They are all those who care about, and pray for the sick and needy. Some are in churches, Bible classes, choir, study groups, prayer chains and prayer circles. Some are just people who care. The only requirements for “mem- - bership” is to care, and pray, no questions asked. Some of those who pray are inspired to help answer their prayers. They send a card or a note. Some send flowers, help feed cattle, shovel a path through the snow, bake a pie, share a pot of soup, fill the wood box, see the bird feeder is full, do some shopping for the sick. This brings them and others joy. No money is involved here, there are no dues of fees. This group seeks no glory or even thanks, but since I have been a recent recipient of much of this care, I wish I could say Thank you to each one. I will never know who they are but must say “God loves you and I do too.” BARBARA S. GENTRY Flint Hill Reconsider School . Closing Policies To the Editor: In response to the article about the school closings in last week’s Rappahannock News, I feel a need to respond. It was mentioned that the geographical landscape is, so unique it makes it different fiom other areas. I disagree; Fauquier, Culpeper and Warren counties have road conditions identical to Rappahannock County. “Mountains, hollows, foggy dips, and windswept hills” are not unique to our county. Yet on several occasions the surrounding counties have scheduled school on days when Rappahannock County schools were closed and when the road conditions were indeed identical. Secondly, in neighboring counties when the weather is questionable, some counties have a “hard surface road only” policy. For example, in Warren County their snow emergency plan includes this policy, and on occasion an additional rider .that states “no bus service in Linden.” This policy THEY MIGHT WANT TO REACH OUT FOR HELP.. \ NHEN THEY DECIDE TO BUILD A NEW HS TRACK! t' WOOLDN'YA SAY? Qt/r Rappahannock Heritage I Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mah$& Hay bales are stored on the porch of this house on the road leading to Old Rag. •SR; V* i" might work well in Rappahannock. For example, two or three days before the Christmas break, school was closed because of road conditions. The roads were only wet, but there was evidently some ice in Chester Gap. Why not schedule school, but with a rider of no bus service to Chester Gap? Why close school entirely when only a small percentage of the school population is experiencing bad road condition? It was also mentioned that if a “hard surface roads only” policy were enacted children might be left stranded miles from home. What have the other counties who have this policy experienced? Has this been a real problem? Considering this policy has been in place in some counties for quite some time, I highly doubt this has been a major concern. Most parents are resourceful enough to make arrangements to ensure their children are safe. We have managed to find last minute child care when dealing with all the school closings and delays this winter. Having our children dropped off at a different destination would be a minimal problem in comparison. ' I was also dismayed to leam that any policy changes concerning school closings have already been voted down. Wouldn’t it have been more relevant to do a little research into some of the proposed changes? Why not survey the parents to see if having a different bus route on days of inclement weather would be an incon1 venience to their children or themselves? Why not contact neighboring counties who have this policy to verify its effectiveness? Why not postpone having a vote on the matter until some simple inquiries can be made? I suppose it’s much easier to make assumptions on how any policy changes would be ineffective, without doing any actual research. In closing, I would like to add that no one wants to place the childrens’ safety in jeopardy. We do want them to be safe. But, the saying “Better safe than sorry” has been carried to a ridiculous extreme this winter. I would urge the School Board to invest a little time and effort to research these policy changes before voting again.. HOLLY WELCH Flint Hill True Opposition To the Editor: 1 completely disagree with the editor’s comments from last week. The very strong opposition to the Sperryville bypass is opposition to the bypass itself. A bypass is not the best solution for Sperryville or the county. Sperryville is currently surrounded by major roads. Adding another one with fast-moving traffic will not improve village life. VDOT already has stated that if they build the Sperryville connector they intend to acquire a right of way for 4 lanes for the hew road. The study area also splits Sperryville residents on the east side, putting a connector right through the center of the village. One of the greatest assets to Sperryville is that it is enhanced by the beauty of the agricultural land Miller owns. A road right through that area would greatly detract from Sperryville’s appearance, add fastmoving noisy traffic, and increase pollution. Also, with development of the area around the connector road, Sperryville may see even more through traffic, the very problem it sought to prevent. Sperryville’s economy is indeed fragile. The editor writes that “far too many properties in the village are on the market and not selling”. Perhaps potential buyers are afraid of a possible large-scale connector road and development. I don’t see Miller’s plan for low-income housing boosting the economy of Sperryville. This type of project would further depress the value and demand for existing homes and property. Also, there are many small undeveloped parcels of land spread out over this county. If the county defines low-income housing as a need, which they haven’t, why not give real estate tax breaks to owners who build small homes and rent them or sell them. Also, why are we putting the cart before the horse? The county should develop a plan for Sperryville which is not dictated by VDOT. VDOT has been working with the land owner, not the county on this study. By allowing this study to continue we are relinquishing control of our county’s future. There are many residents who live on or near U.S. 522 who are concerned about the Sperryville connector study and with good reason. The editor’s comment that “far into the 21st century VDOT will have calls on its funds that preclude four-laning U.S. 522”. I would like to know how the editor has such knowledge. At a time of fiscal constraint in the past, the state could afford spending millions of taxpayer dollars to widen U.S. 211 which many saw as unnecessary and overkill. me cuuur s suggestion 10 oan truck traffic on Route 231 sounds great, but it may be to the detriment of those living South of Sperryville on U.S. 522. Residents along U.S. 522 South of Sperryville get truck traffic currently going to Culpeper and could then get traffic going to Madison as well. As the editor points out, Route 229 is a logical way to get to Culpeper from Front Royal or Winchester; VDOT isn’t studying this however. Instead of a Sperryville connector study, VDOT should be looking at ways to decrease traffic going through the center of our county. Why isn’t VDOT studying changing the sign at Massies Comer? When leaving Flint Hill heading to Massies Comer there is a VDOT sign which directs traffic to Culpeper right towards Sperryville down U.S. 522. Why not change or add an arrow left so through traffic would use Route 229? It is shorter to Culpeper via 229 anyway. Route 229 is wider, has shoulders, and medians in areas. The fact of the matter is that we do carry a great deal of through truck traffic down U.S. 522 and we need to eliminate this problem, not participate in a study that fosters it. By refusing to participate in this connector study we will prevent Sperryville from being mined, and we will encourage VDOT to look at alternatives (like the use of Rt. 229) which will provide the best solutions for our county and its citizens. MELINDA ALEXANDER Woodville Sex Education To the Editor: Everyone is encouraged to watch *‘Sex, Lies, and the Truth” at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6 on Channel 20, WDCA, along with their teenagers. If you are unable to view, you are welcome to borrow the video from me. Call 937-5024. The video is produced by Focus on the Family Films. Viewers learn the reality of unwanted pregnancies, sexually-transmitted diseases, and AIDS. Meet kids who gambled everything for a moment’s fling — and those who lost it all to a deadly disease. TV’s “Growing Pains” stars Kirk Cameron and Chelsea Noble, along with professional athletes, entertainers and celebrities. They communicate the life-saving message: waiting isn’t a sign of weakness. They prove the real winners in life are those who practice self-control and can face the future’* without guilt, worry and regret. 2 «' CATHY SMITH- : Amissville Urge End ToVDOT f: Study I ' ' IV. ' To the Editor: , ■ I wish to express my sincere' appreciation to the members of: thev Planning Commission for quickly' passing a resolution to terminate th$ $400,000 VDOT generated study for the U.S. 522 Connector in Sperry ville. ‘ r This was a vital decision and reflects the wishes of many citizens in our county. u The next step in the process for dismantling this unnecessary VDOT study is to urge the Board" * Of Supervisors to also pass a resolution to" terminate the study. Please voice your ' disapproval to your supervisor before their next meeting on Monday, March 4. The public is welcome to attend at 2 - p.m. in the Courthouse. Please come! Mike Massie — Hampton District, 675-3537 " Bob Anderson — StonewallHawthome District, 987-8206 Ron Frazier — Jackson District, • 937-5983 Pete Estes — Piedmont District, 987-8951 Hubert Gilkey — Wakefield" District, 635-1758. ' Community input is essential to keep Sperry ville scenic, rural and safe-.Let’s keep planning in the hands of the community by allowing our local authorities (i.e., the Planning Commission and the Board' of Supervisors) to do their jobs. BRENDA VAN NESS Washington Dumpsters Again To the Editor: Subsequent to my last letter, certain matters have been brought to my attention which I believe deserve comment. It has been suggested that one of the reasons for removing the dumpsters was to shift the cost to the taxpayers personally. Never mind that we are already paying for the service with our taxes. We should pay again for private haulers, with the attendant savings to the county. Obviously, our taxes would not'reflect these savings. It is indeed a clever ploy to raise our taxes without us realizing it. Each year our taxes are' increased, and now we are to have ser-' vices reduced. I thought that this was the District of Columbia’s game. I hear that the closing of’the dumpsters is necessitated because of fires^There are many more fires in the county generally than in the dumpsters, and in any event, the dumpsters * contain any fire. Another reason was liability, ftoy, • many liability claims have there been?*' ' Another proposal appears to be gpnp-' pactors. Who is going to pay for thenk’f* You guessed it. We taxpayers. Sorqe of the proponents of removal olaiw'f that the dumpsters are unsightly. How ' much worse will it be to have the same condition spread around the county? There is an old saying “if it ain’t bruk, don t fix it.” Our dumpaterso have worked well through the years and they sure “ain’t bruk.” , , JOHN J. DWYER; / Flint, WUL.

Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Sharon Kilpatrick Rtfpp'ahannock fans and cheerleaders addded to the din at Clarke County Friday night. Brentsville Knocks Out Rapp By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock Newt Staff Writer The Rappahannock Panthers varsity basketball team was eliminated in the first round of the Bull Run District Tournament, but not before providing their fans with a lot of exciting basketball at the Clarke County gym in Berryville Friday night. Although the Panthers were, tied with Brentsville in fourth place at the'end of the regular season, they wept into the game ranked fifth, pla^ipig Brentsville, ranked fourth. In thpir previous meetings the teams had each won one game at home. The Panther squad felt confident it couid win the decisive third match, but the Brentsville Tigers fought back and carried the day 82 to 81 in overtime. , Brentsville jumped out to a 6 to 0 lead, but Rapp stormed back tying the scqre. The score was tied again at 8 points each and again at 12 points each. Then the Panthers, led by Willie Eastham and Jon Butler, took the lead for most of the game. The first quarter ended with Rappahannock ahead 21 ; to 16. Brentsville did not give up and closed to two points down early in the second, quarter, but the Rappahannock team held them off and went into half time, ajieqd 41 to 28. Again Brentsville came back in the third quarter, and this time the Rappahannock squad was less successful in shutting the door. The third quartet ended with the Panthers up 59 to 52. i Free throw shooting became crucial in the fourth quarter, and Brentsville had more success at the charity stripe. With 1:42 to go Rappahannock led 74 to 70, and with \ 42 seconds the Panthers were still j ahead 76 to 72, but Brentsville tied | the score 76 to 76 with 13 seconds left. A screaming contest between fans on opposite sides of the gym did not alter the score and regulation time ended with the teams still tied at 76. Jason Carter got the first basket in the four minute overtime, but 1 Brentsville tied the score again. The / Panthers stalled for time and eventually got another chance at the foul line, but missed both shots. However, Jon Butler got another Panther bucket on a steal. More missed free throws and Tiger shooting success gave Brentsville the lead for the first time since the first quarter with 22 seconds left, and that score held up to the end of the game. , In , the other game at Clarke County, Central defeated Strasburg. Upsets were brewing at Page County High School where the other two quarter-final games were being played. Manassas Park defeated Clarke County and Stonewall Jackson knbck^d off George Mason. Soccer Players Needed The Culpeper Comets, U-13, have several slots for their traveling soccer team that need to be filled. • If your 13th birthday was after August 1, 1995, and you are interested on frying out for a travel soccer team please contact Donnie Mitt at 540-399-1817. In semi-final action at Handley High School in Winchester Saturday night Central defeated Brentsville, and Manassas Park defeated Stonewall Jackson earning the second berth in regional competion. In the finals Monday evening Central gained the victory, winning both the regular season title and the tournament championship. “The kids gave a great effort,” Coach Eugene Baltimore said. “They played their hearts out. We know we should have won, but we didn’t make the plays at the end of the game and Brentsville did. “Down the stretch free throw, shooting hurt us. If we’d made our free throws, we would have won no problem,” he added. “I’m really disappointed in the loss. We were expecting to win.” But that statement reminded him of how far the team has come in one year. “There has been a different attitude this year. Last year we didn’t think we could win going into the tournament,” he said. “We’re now on an upswing from six wins last year to 12 wins this year, and I hope it can continue.” Willie Eastham was named to the first team all district, and Jon Butler was named to the second team. Willie averaged 18 points and 18 rebounds per game. “He had an exceptional year,” Coach Baltimore said. “He totally improved his game from a year ago.” Jon averaged 17 points per game. “He did an absolutely wonderful job for us this year,” Coach Baltimore said. “Everybody did a good job; it is not just one or two players who made us win 12 games. It was a whole team effort.” As he looks forward to next year’s basketball team, he said, “Nobody has a guaranteed starting spot. Whoever works his butt off will play for me.” He expects to have a team that puts more emphasis on perimeter shooting, and is feeling optimistic about some of the players moving up from the JV. “I’m feeling more comfortable now. I’m getting the kids to play my style of basketball — aggressive basketball. I want to keep improving each year.” He said he will be sending a group to team basketball camp as well as having a local basketball camp. “Every kid has to work on some part of his game. I have no all stars,” he said. He said his starters will be those players who work hardest on improving their games over the summer. “If they don’t work hard, some will be surprised to see themselves on the bench.” , Regular Sales Every Tuesdays HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1* nies., 1:30 p.m. Every Month in addition to our regular sales on the 2"° Tuesday of each month, we will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale Consignments Welcome. 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We’ve got our fingers crossed.” In its long history the Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point races have featured almost every weather condition imaginable. Scheduled for the first Saturday in March and only rarely postponed, race days have been hot enough to get a sunburn and cold enough to get frostbite. Falling weather has included snow, sleet and rain, and wind is usually a part of the festivities. Dozens of riders and horses will compete for trophies, following a century-and-a half old American tradition. In the day’s last event, 100 foxhounds will race over a course dragged with fox scent in a wild, hilarious finish to the day. As Spring comes to the rolling Virginia countryside, each Saturday .offers the excitement of amateur steeplechase or “point-to-point” horse racing. The Rappahannock races are the second in the spring series. In these “steeplechase” races the horses and riders not only race as fast as they can, but they must jump over a string of fences and cedar brush obstacles. The Virginia point-to-point races have their roots in Ireland. The story goes that one day in the year 1752, after a day of foxhunting, one rider challenged another to a race (or chase^from one church steeple or “point” to another — hence the names “steeplechase” and “point-to-point.” The first American steeplechase was run in 1869 in Paterson, Ne>v Jersey. Each weekend horse owners, riders and excited spectators gather at a recourse maintained by one of the Virginia foxhunts. The first set of ‘We’ve got our fingers crossed. ’ — Janet O’Keefe races, “hunter-pair” races, are for foxhunters on their own horses, horses hunted regularly during the season. Courses are set in the countryside actually hunted over. Races are both for fast time (speed), and for the pair closest to the “optimum time,” a pre-set time at the normal hunt pace. Riders ride in pairs; the time determined by the second rider to cross the finish. Eight regular course steeplechase races follow, beginning at noon. Jockeys clad in bright colored silks weigh in, mount up, line up for the start and go (no gates here) around courses ranging from a mile to nearly three miles, with about six obstacles to jump per mile. The races are arranged for maximum variety. There is a special event for juniors (under 18), a race for youngsters'on their ponies. The weights the horses carry change for each race. Today, crowds of 5,000 or more | come to watch the excitement. The custom is to bring a “tailgate” picnic. ; Spectators set up card tables covered 1 with food and drinK- In the friendly atmosphere even those who neglected the r larder are often invited to share. The ,races are sponsored by ten ! Virginia fox hunt clubs. Experienced ! horsemen and women and beginners enjoy fox hunting, a tradition in Virginia since George Washington was young. Participants must have the skill and courage to follow the hounds* wherever they follow the fox’s scent, up or down hill, over fences and streams, and often at a gallop. Some of the point-to-point jockeys are pure amateurs, members of* the hunts: business people, doctors, lawyers, farmers and working folks. But they also include expert risers and, well-known horses, some of Olympic caliber. The Rappahannpck Hunt Pointto-Point Races are run over rolling/ country nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the most unspoiled, spectacular scenery in the Virginia Hunt country. Dress warmly, pack yourfavorite picnic food and drink, loadfamily and friends in the car and come to Sperryville. General park-, ing is $5 per car. Admission is $5, per person. ANTIQUES ^(n£ujiu£e& DUCHESS E OPENING 10 AM. - 5 PM. Saturday & Sunday Except by Appointment ’ Amissville, Va. 540-937-5786 BUILDING SUPPLIES Cherry street BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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► Planners From Page A-l operating a farm to the west of the subdivision. He said the steepness of the slopes on Battle Mountain concerned him since construction of the first house had caused a lot of soil erosion to wash down and affect his farming operation. “Can you imagine the erosion from four or five?” he asked. He also asked if the bank had any guarantee that new owners would be able to find water without ^adversely affecting adjoining owners.” • Bill Fletcher asked if VDOT had looked at the entrance for the lots to make sure there is adequate sight distance for the increased traffic. “I know the members of the Fauquier Bank and understand the position they are in,” he said. “The institution depends on public good will, and it is trying to maximize profits. I hope the bank would want to reconsider. I understand it is the depository for PEC.” Planning Commission Chairman Mike Massie said, “I would like to compliment the bank for being honest with us.” He said other owners have tried to claim their plans would benefit the county rather than admitting they are trying to make money. In discussing the issue among themselves the planners considered delaying action until Mr. Leake could discuss with the bank's board of directors making certain concessions in order to win approval. Volunteers Wanted I - Hospice of the Rapidan is currently recruiting volunteers in preparation for their spring training program which will begin March 11. ; Volunteer coordinator Martha Sukites invites interested people to meet her at the Rappahannock County Public Library between the hours of 2 .and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 to r learn about the volunteer program. Literature and volunteer application forms will be available. Hospice of the Rapidan provides comprehensive care and support for terminally ill patients and their loved ones. For more information call Hospice of the Rapidan at 825-4840 or (800) 676-2012. Mr. McCarthy said there might be further subdivision potential on the property “depending on how you interpret the definition of lots.” Everyone seemed to agree the property could be divided into four parcels,without needing a special exception. Stonewall-Hawthom District representative Sharon Pierce said that in a similar case on Mitchell's Mountain the planners had requested oversight of where houses were located. The planners ultimately agreed on a series of conditions for the five-lot subdivision: no further subdivision will be allowed, the road must meet class two standards, the road and house construction will have to comply with erosion and sedimentation standards, and the Planning Commission will have to approve the location for any houses built. Mr. Massie summarized the issues at stake. “Would it be better for Rappahannock County to have five lots done the way we want or the bank to do four lots anyway they want? To me the people are protected better this way.” The motion to recommend approval of the special exception with the listed conditions passed unanimously. That was the only public hearing of the evening that generated any controversy. The planners also approved special use permits for Barney O'Meara to have an office in his home and eventually in a barn-like building to be built for that purpose. They also approved a special use permit for Roger Hitt to construct a family apartment in a separate building for his parents. Also approved were amendments to the zoning ordinance that require hydrogeological testing for subdivisions of five lots or more when any one lot is five or fewer acres and require that the draw-down test of water supplies go on for 48 hours, rather than 12 hours. The planners agreed to hold a series of work sessions on the Comprehensive Plan. The work sessions will be during regular monthly meeting unless there are several applications to be considered at a meeting. In that case the work session will be the second Wednesday of the month. The planners agreed to work with Mr. Malik on a study of Sperryville. He said RLEP would hire a firm to interview people and study the town if the planners would be willing tQ meet with representatives of the firm to discuss their recommendations. They also agreed that Mr. McCarthy should negotiate with a firm working with the county on monitoring wells at the landfill to do a study of, water supplies in the Sperryville area. “I absolutely concur,” Ms. Pierce said. “Only 7 percent of the world’s water is potable and that is expected to drop to 0 percent in 15 years.” l Peebles Where Quality and Value are Always in Style ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540)635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAt 10-9; SUN. 12-5 • LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 1230-5:30 — WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 Ears Pricked Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan This horse, showing his best side to the photographer,. lives along a road near Nethers Mill. ■ ■■■ ■ — ■■■■■ ■ ■ .. .. ** l'-| BZA Denies Variance By CINDY MAHAN Rappihinnock News Staff Writer Last Wednesday the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) denied Lynn Sullivan’s application for a variance. She had applied for the variance for a set of stairs leading to a deck which extended past the setback requirements on her property. The construction was completed last fall. The stairs must now be removed or placed somewhere else which would not encroach on the setback requirements. Attdmey Douglas Baumgardner represented Ms. Sullivan at the meeting. He said that she said she knew nothing of the encroachment until after the stairs were constructed by her contractor, and that where the fault lies is unclear. Building inspector Richie Burke said he had told the builder last August that the back property line was encroached on by the stairs. Construction on the stairs was halted, he said, but started up again in November. The builder told him that he had'told Ms. Sullivan about the problem with the stairs. According to Mr. Baumgardner, Ms. Sullivan said she had not been informed by anyone about the problem with the stairs. Mr. William Bear Jr., an adjoining landowner, along with his wife spoke in opposition to the variance. He said he felt there was not a system of checks and balances to enforce setback requirements. In a letter to County Administrator John McCarthy, he claimed an eight foot encroachment of the setback requirement in Ms, Sullivan’s side yard. He also quesi tioned why there was not a variance for an expansion of the house which took place earlier. He was upset that the stairs had been completed. In 1978, Mr. Bear had applied to build onto his house but was denied because of setback requirements, he said. So, he wondered, why should Ms. Sullivan was not be required to follow the same requirements. If Ms. Sullivan received a variance, he said, he believed he should be allowed the same consideration. BZA member Sid Gottlieb said that he couldn’t see the owner getting off “scot free.” “I don’t see grounds for permitting a variance,” he said. When BZA members were asked by Chairman Jennifer Matthews if they, felt Ms. Sullivan would be caused undue hardship if the variance was not approved, referring to Section 170-136 of the ordinance, all members present, which included Jennifer Matthews, Sid Gottlieb, Martin Woodard, and Alex Sharp, agreed that it would not cause Ms. Sullivan any undue hardship if she had to remove the stairs. - ► Juvenile From Page A-l tried and sentenced as adults. In addition, Sen. Miller said he thinks felony proceedings should be open to the public. “It’s only fair that if you’re tried as an adult, the trial should be open to the public,” Sen. Miller said. These proceedings, he said, traditionally have been closed to protect the reputation and integrity of the child. “But it’s difficult to refer to them Life is precious. WINCHESTER ME P I C A l CENT T~g A subsidiary of Valley Health System ■mm ValleyHealthSystem All the care you need. Hey Health System. War Memorial Hospital * Warren Memorial Hospital • Urgent as mere children when they are committing these types of crimes,’* Sen. Miller said. Del. Katzen said he, too, favors opening felony trials of juveniles, explaining that publicizing the names of the offenders would serve as an effective deterrent to crime. Another part of the package involves minors not involved *with capital crimes who, Del. Katzen said, hopefully could be rehabilitated* The legislation would increase the judges’ sentencing options by authorizing military-style boot camps as an option between a youth’s incarceration and release on probation. The purpose of this, Del. Katzen said, is to help the youths move away from a life of crime and become productive citizens. Sen. Miller said previous conviction records of juvenile felons traditionally were sealed to avoid attaching stigmas to juveniles and their families. “But we’ve reached a stage now where I feel we can no longer do that,” he said. - In other action, Del. Katzen said he was pleased the Senate unanimously passed the “paper ballots” bill co, patroned by Sen. Miller and himselt The bill will allow Rappahannocl County to continue using paper, ballots in electiofts until the number oC voters in a precinct is 1,000. i Finally, a soon-to-be-namei bipartisan panel from the House and Senate will work out a state budget compromise to go to Gov. George Allen’s desk. Rappahannock citizens are concerned about what if anything will happen to increase funds for public education. Rappahannock is one of a very few localities due to get less state aid for education under Gov. George Allen’s budget for the coming year than they will receive this year. Z Also of interest is a proposed budget amendment that would provide $12 million for construction of a cam£ pus of Lord Fairfax Community College in Fauquier County. - -

Students Complete DARE Program Tony Starks Meets Gov. Allen By CINDY MAHAN Rappafcaaaoek News SUIT Writer Tony Starks, along with 80 other fifth graders, graduated from the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program at RCES last Wednesday. The very next day he attended a DARE luncheon with DARE officer Jeff Brown, at the Governor’s Mansion in Richmond with First Lady Susan, Allen. Tony was chosen as One of the top 30 DARE students in the state, from 116,000 eligible DARE students, to attend the luncheon in honor of students and officers of Virginia’s DARE program. Capt. Brown had nominated two of his students for the ‘Top DARE Student of Virginia Recognition Program,” Tony Starks and Dawn Rappahannock News Staff Photos by Cindy Mahan Chris Bowers won a clock for working the hardest Andreoni. Those nominated are students who, according to the guidelines, “truly live out the prevention message.” They are role models for the DARE program, said Capt Brown. He said that Tony is a straight-A student and is a quiet leader in class and during recreation time. Tony is always prepared for class, he said. The top 30 students were selected by a DARE committee composed of the Virginia DARE Association and the State Police DARE Staff. Some added excitement was a visit from Governor Allen who praised the students and the program and was available for photos. The superintendent of the Virginia State Police and DARE regional coordinators also attended. Capt Brown, like the rest of the DARE officers, was presented with the 1995-% Governor’s Award for Substance Abuse Prevention, and was escorted to the podium to receive it by Tony. During the DARE graduation at RCES, several students were recognized for excelling in class. Chris Bowers was awarded a DARE clock for trying the hardest in class, said Capt. Brown. He was obviously delighted with his prize. Four students — Rachel Sharp, Eva Mills, Daouglas White and Kori Alexander — received prizes for their DARE essays, which they read aloud at the graduation. Each had been voted as the winner in their class by their fellow students. Black History Program Slated By DIANA BIRD Rappahannock Neva Contributing Writer The title of this year’s Black History program scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the Library is “Our Past, Our Present and Our Future,” focusing on the role of the church in Black community life, especially as reflected in music. Marie Antoinette Roman, Ethel Bailey’s granddaughter, will sing, as will Dorothy Butler’s nephew, Avery Photo courtesy of the Middle Street Gallery ‘The Station’ is one of the works included in the show. Spande's Show Opening “Nine Cityscapes: A Meditation on Piranesi’s Imaginary Prisons,” an exhibition of etchings by Thomas B. Spande will be the Middle Street Gallery’s show for the month of March. While an undergraduate at Bowdoin College, Mr. Spande was awarded a grant from the Mellon Foundation to create this series of nocturnal cityscapes inspired by the “Carceri” prints of Piranesi. The resulting large-scale zinc plate etchings were first displayed at the Walker Art Museum in 1993. These city landscapes are composites of scenes from New York City and Boston and were based upon photographs taken by Mr. Spande. Mr. Spande has received several national art awards for students, including a gold medal in the National Scholastic Art Competition. His work has been shown in exhibitions at the Middle Street Gallery, as well as in exhibits at private galleries in Bethesda and Maine. One of his watercolors is in. the permanent collection of the National Institutes of Health. Mr. Spande is 24 years old. A reception to celebrate the opening of this exhibition will be held at the Gallery from 2 to 5 p.m. on March 3. The etchings will be on exhibit until March 24th. Middle St^et- Gallery is an artist-run, non-profit gallery, located next to The Inn in “Little” Washington: The Gallery is handicapped accessible. It is free and open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about the current exhibition or upcoming shows and events, call the Gallery at 675-3440. O. Wills.Odell Carter will sing several common meter songs. Other individuals will read short selections of poetry and prose from historic and modem Black writers. The audience will participate in several hymns. The program is planned on the assumption that the values and ideas from the past that have been at the heart of Black community life are operative today and will shape the fiiture. The members of the committee planning the event for March 8, some of who will participate in it, are largely those who worked on the. previous two Black History of Rappahannock programs held at die library. As usual, refreshments will be served following the program and everyone is invited to come. Hikes Planned The Ragged Mountain Resource Center will be continuing its series of hikes and other outings in the weeks and months ahead, especially as the weather improves and die spring wildflowers start to show. The next two hikes are scheduled for Saturday, March 2nd to Broad Hollow and the Hazel Mountain area, and Saturday, April 6th to the Litde Devil’s Stairs area. Both hikes will begin by meeting at Mountainside Market on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville at 10 a.m. From there car caravans will proceed to the hike locations, and return to Mountainside Market after the hikes between 3 and 4 p.m. Hikers should bring layered clothing according to the weather of the day, and food enough for themselves. All ages are welcome. Children under 12 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A suggested donation of $5 per person is appreciated. For more information or input, call Hunt Harris at 675-1879. One-Act Play Scheduled For March Peter Hombostel is directing “The Neighbors,” a one-act play set in the midwest early in this century. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday March 15 and 16 at Ki Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. Local performers appearing in “The Neighbors” include Joyce Abell, Ellen Manson, Jean Falk, Vmnie Carney, Kathleen Maier, Sean Kilpatrick, Becky Gallegos, Andrew VanHom and Allison Lofton. Another four students were given DARE clocks for their Virginia license plate designs: Jeremy Graves (IM4DARE); John , Dodson (DRGAWRE); Joshua Anderson (BANDOPE); and Dawn Andreoni (G04DARE). The winners were chosen by Capt. Brown. Sheriff Gary Settle congratulated all of the students and told them all how proud he was of them. He said that the DARE program will be expanded in the county to include a DARE booth at the county’s carnivals and during the 4th of July celebration, and DARE Day, which will be held at the elementary school on May 31. The slide show at the end of the program of candid photos of the students having fun was very popular as always. r Photo courtesy of Jeff Brown Capt. Jeff Brown and Tony Starks visited with Gov. George Allen at his mansion in Richmond. Assistant principal Richard Smith read off the names, Sheriff Gary Settle congratulated the graduates and sheriff's deputies handed out DARE T-shirts. r Benefit Auction, Dance Set By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock N«w« Contributing Writer With the engaging patter of auctioneer Howard Coon and a drum roll from Rappahannock’s premiere rock ‘n’ roll band, the Benefit for Okay Women gets underway at the Washington Fire Hall on Saturday, March 2 at 6 p.m. “This is so uniquely Rappahannock,” said Rae Ross, orchestrator of the event. “Here’s an opportunity to help others and have a wonderful evening, all at the same time. It’s putting the fun into fund raising!” Proceeds from the benefit go towards the medical expenses of three women: Sharon Nicholson, who is undergoing treatment for cancer; Amy Hathaway, who recently had surgery to remove a benign r ovarian tumor; and Sandy Liebol, who is confined to bed for five weeks following a fall that broke the two major bones in her lower leg. Dubbed Okay Women by virtue of their connections to the Okays Band, they are, in order, the wife of lead guitarist and vocalist Smiggy Smith, the step-daughter of bassman Terry Waggener and the wife of rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Bill Abernathy. “When this trio of crises arose for their families, it seemed fitting to have the band members play to help their own,” said Mrs. Ross. This week, Mrs. Ross was wondering how auctioneer Howard Coon would gavel his way through the contributions in time for the dance at 8 p.m. “People have been so generous,” Mrs. Ross said, tick ing off a partial list of donations to. date: color television; gas grill; night at Fairlea Farm Bed and Breakfast; dinner at 4&20 Blackbirds in Flint Hill and High on the Hog in Sperryville; dinner catered for six by Val and Andy Clark; home and shop appliances, including Skilsaw; bread machine and exercise machine; herbal elixirs, cider, honey and hot sauces, all from Rappahannock; computer time, studio time, massage therapy and tennis lessons; stained glass, sculpture and photography by Rappahannock artists; and a bushel of Mountainside Market beer. For hungry bidders there will be chili and salad fot sale during the auction, which starts at 6 p.m.; the dance is at 8. Admission to the dance is $7 per person. la.uiA R*PP»h«nnock News file pho«> The Okays, pictured here at the kick-ofT of their 1989 Relapse Tour, will strike up the band for dancing at the Washington Fire Hall this Saturday, beginning at 8 p.m.

Church A Activities Revival at Hope Hill Baptist Revival meeting will be held at Hope Hill Baptist Church in Castleton March 10-15. Sunday services will be hild at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and at 7 p.m. Monday thru Friday services will begin at 7:30 p.m. Evangelist Lacy Brooks will be preaching. Special music will be provided. Pastor Milton Switzer invites the public to join the group for a great time of revival services. t Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Moderator: Elder Rodger Frazier Sunday: Every Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey ✓’ Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 4:30 p.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Intermin Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. ML Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. . Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Ordination Services Planned i s The First Baptist Church, of Washington and the pastor Rev. Dr. Wendell r. Grant cordially invites you to the Ordination Services for four deacons-elect at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. They are Deacons-elect Charles Brown, Walter Frye, Antonio Frye and William Lewis. Rev. George O. Dean, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville and his congregation will be the guests for the afternoon. Dinner will be served following the morning service. “If you cannot attend, please pray for these men as they begin this work unto the Lord,” said a spokesperson. 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. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Sunday: F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible study and Holy buchanst y:JU a.m. ECW Meeting 1:30 p.m. Lenten Dinner 6:15 p.m. Service 7 p.m. Missionary Program at Bethel The Missionary Society of Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville is sponsoring a program, “An Emergency Fun,” with the Rev. Lem Montgomery of Mt. Zion Church in Warrenton at 3 p.m. on March 10. Lunch will be served after the 11 a.m. service. The Rev. Forrest Freeman is the pastor of Bethel Baptist Church. All missionaries are requested to wear white. The public is invited. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.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. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, March 3 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m. with communion; Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. - x^ «<&> ■; x ‘ ■ 4' eddings ■ • . MM J Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Coolidge Pullen Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Allen Foster Sister, Brother Have Double Wedding At Washington Baptist Church Feb. 10 Melissa Jean Foster and Jerry Coolidge Pullen were united in marriage on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Washington Baptist Church in Washington. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Brenda Troth of Linden and Donald Foster of Huiitly. The groom is the son of the late Dorothy Lou Pullen and grandson of Mrs. Janie Pullen of Washington. The Rev^ Jon Heddleston performed the double-ring ceremony. Organist was Margaret Ann Wayland of Sperryville. The bride was given in marriage by her father. ;• The bride wore a pearl and sequence, white satin gown, with a chapel-length train. She wore a pearl and sequence, lace headpiece. The gown and headpiece was designed by Alfedo Angelo. She carried a bouquet of red and white carnation with baby’s breath, ivy and heart ribbon. Maid of honor was Dorothy Browning, of Stafford, aunt of the bride. She wore a red tea-length chiffon dress and carried a hand-tied bou quet of red and white carnations with heart ribbon. Bridesmaids were Wanda Jenkins and Nancy Crawford, cousins of the bride. They wore red and white tealength dresses and carried a spray of red and white carnations with heart ribbon. The best man was Wayne Blosser, of Washington, friend of the groom. Ushers were Frank Troth of Linden, step-father of the bride and Jamie McFarland of.Alexandria, cousin of the bride. Flowergirl was Stephanie Browning of Stafford, cousin of the bride. She wore a white, lace tea length dress and carried a white basket with red ribbon with fresh red rose petals. Ringbearer was Charles Ray Crawford of Sperryville, cousin of the bride. A reception was held at the Washington Fire Hall in Washington. The photographer was Lance McGennis of Front Royal. The couple is now residing-in Front Royal. Viewtown News Mrs. Lisa Corbin and Brittany Reid were Friday guests' of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. John Wayne Settle and Silas Grigsby are home after being parents at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. They are doing well. Mrs. Ella Rutherford from Culpeper is home after being, a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She is staying with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Knighting at Castleton. Call 937-4904 with area news. Jamie Lynn Dobyns and Gregory Allen Foster were united in marriage on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Washingtbn Baptist Church in Washington. The bride is the daughter of Jesse and Sally Dobyns of Madison. The groom is the son of Brenda Troth of Linden and Donald Foster of Huntly. The Rev. Jon Heddleston performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride was give in marriage by her father. Maid of honor was Penny Grimm, of Madison, aunt of the bride. Jennifer Dobyns of Madison, cousin of the bride was a bridesmaid. Best man was Wayne Foster^© Huntly, brother of the groom. Jeffrey Grimm of Madison, cousin of the bride was the usher. Flowergirl was Brittaney Dobyns of Madison, cousin of the bride. Ringbearer was Jeremony Grimm of Madison, cousin of the bride. A reception was held at the Washington Fire Hall by the groom’s family. After a wedding trip to Charlottesville. The couple is residing , in Madison. Burkes Celebrate Anniversary Die and Michele Burke entertained dinner at Country Cookin in Warrenton on Sunday in honor of the 29th wedding anniversary for Richard and Rena Burke. We extend best wishes for many more years to the Burkes. Tim, Debbie and Carey Norman of Castleton were Sunday evening visitors of Richard and Rena Burke. Bobby Rooper of Culpeper was a Friday afternoon visitor of Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. Linda Jones of Staunton was a Saturday visitor of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Starke Jones. Billy and Nina Fox of Luray were Sunday guests of Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 ....-■>—.' -‘r.y.'Zflf.'.*.. Anyone with news of interest, family gatherings or social happenings is urged to give me a call. This is the column for Woodville residents and all are urged to include their family events. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray ■Foothills ot Blue Ridge Mtns.Fit & Sat. 7a.m. - 8:30p.m. Sun. to Thurs. 7a.m.-8 p.m. 540-743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST., CULPEPER, VIRGINIA 540/825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. "See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 540-825-0937 Sperryville Emporium "The Shop that has EVERYTHING" Rts. 211 & 522 Sperryville, VA 540-987-8235 Among the many kinds of trees in existence, very few retain their foliage during the cold winter months. Only a few withstand the driving winds and storms and still maintain beautiful green branches. . This graceful scene shows a remarkable characteristic in the pine tree. Some miraculous element within the pine enables it to display its lush greenery amid the whiteness of fallen snow. Such are the amazing qualities of nature - the millions of wonders in God’s Creation. In order to understand more fully the God-given powers within turstlm, we must study the Holy Word and attend regularly the services of our church or synagogue. By doing this we will come to realize our potentialities and talents and will learn to live a fuller, more useful life. Sunday Matthew 4:1-11 Monday Acts 3:11-26 Tuesday Romans 4:1-12 Wednesday Romans 4:13-25 Thursday Romans 9:1-18 Friday Psalm 25 Saturday Psalm 32 Scriptures Selected ty Trie 4merv\r Bine Society Coc. :^t ’9% <e*ster MH'ams Newspaper Services P 3 So* 8005 C*wtofiesv>lle VA 22906 BROWN AND CLARK CONSTRUCTION Home Improvements and Repairs Bobby Brown Washington, Va. 540-675-3624 ABERDEEN BARN Steaka • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets - Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper 540-825-1037 Jimmie's Auto Part! Complete line of foreign & domestic parts. 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper 540/825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt. 29 South • 2 miles from Culpej Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House 540-825-5888, Culpeper

Boston Homes Welcome Guests The monthly “Singing and . Pickin’’ party which was canceled ; from Feb. 16 has been rescheduled for ■ 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1 at the ■ Salem Fire Hall, weather permitting. Congratulations to Army Put. ; Matthew Duszak who has recently graduated at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Missouri in basic mili• tary training with instructions being ; received in Army history and tradi; tions, drill ceremonies, weapons, jus■ tice and courtesy in the military and ! first aid, to name a few. ; *;» Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier of - dastieton Ford Road attended the < Scout Blue and Gofd Banquet at the • Rappahannock Elementary School ! Saturday evening and were joined ; there by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of ; Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. Bill f ejegory of Front Royal, and their granddaughters, Kellie and Karla ; Bragg. ’' • Mr. and Mrs. Steven Filyo and Isbrt, Jake of Frederick, Md. were ‘Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. • Charlie A. Wood at Dun Lookin. Mrs. Gale Halterman of Reva Way along with her parents, Mr. and Mrs! C.S. Cunningham, Sr. recently ■ By MARIE F. ATKINS •> • 987-8802 . ' : ■:‘I| . visited Mrs. Etta Abbott at the Health Care Center. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher of Turkey Ridge Road along with Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville dined at Western Sizzlin in Warrenton on Sunday. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cubbage on Richmond Road were Terry Cubbage, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cubbage and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cubbage, all of Culpeper and Ronnie Cubbage of White Shop. Mr. and Mrs. James Bailey were eVening callers. Mr. and Mrs. John Waddell accompanied members of the Environmental . Club of Rappahannock High School to Virginia Beach on Friday. Last Thursday evening Joe Peregory of Castleton Ford Road attended a Scout meeting in Stephens City and Mrs. Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer spent the time with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory and Mrs. Lucille Peregory in Front Royal. The Griffinsburg area general store has changed owners, Christie’s General Store is now the Mountain View General Store under the ownership of Steve Harding and Nancy Duszak. They offer Maryland crabs in season oysters, shrimp and crab legs and also have a take out and delivery of deli items, with daily specials through the week. Please call 5472033 to, place your orders. We regret that we mistakenly left out the names of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Baker and family down Reva Way when extending condolences on the loss of his mother. On Wednesday, March 13th at the St. Stephens Finks Annex the Windmore Theatre Roundtable will be meeting to make plans for upcoming events. Join us if interested, 6 until 8:30 p.m. Congratulations are extended to more students of our area at Rappahannock High School who made the honor roll the past semester, Serena Waddell and Sharee Dunagan, both seniors and Amanda Sims, a seventh grader at Rappahannock Elementary. Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Crissy, Jason and Kevin and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer all dined at Golden Corral in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tharp, daughter Bethany and friend down Salem Way motored to Fredericksburg on Wednesday and dined at Ruby’s Tuesday in observance of Bethany’s birthday. The Windmore Foundation for Arts of Griffinsburg presented “Broadway Ballads and the Blues” at the Lakeside Clubhouse on Saturday evening. Wednesday evening Mrs. Cindy Heflin of Castleton Ford Road entertained with a Home Interior party. Matthew and Mark Bragg of Culpeper were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family. Mrs. Corbin Honored With Surprise Party Mrs. Lillie Corbin was honored with a surprise birthday party on Sunday, Feb. 25 at the home of Mrs. ' Margaret Bright and Mrs. Carrie Jenkins. Mrs. Corbin’s birthday was Friday, Feb. 23. The birthday party was given by Margaret Bright, Shirley Hitt, Rachel Jenkins, Nancy Jenkins, Betty Grigsby and Carrie Jenkins. Those attending in addition to the already mentioned above were Pamela Riley and Jacob, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Broyles and JoJo, Peggy Tharp, Brenda and Kelly, Lois McFarland, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Jenkins and children, K.P. Grigsby, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Early and Megan. F|int Hill Area Families Visit And Entertain Doris Vest, Ethel Nicholson and Renee Calisto motored to Harrisonburg on Saturday and stopped in New Market and had lunch at The Southern Kitchen. Harlen and Ann Jones returned to their home in Frostproof, Fla. on Saturday after spending a couple weeks with her mother, Mrs. Alice Brady. By POLLY AYLOR *: 987-8136 . We are happy to report that Mrs. 1 Barbara Gentry has returned to her home after being a patient at Overlook Nursing Home in Warrenton. Welcome home, Barbara. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard were Mark and Diane Graves, Wayne Graves, Leon Lillard, Allison and Amy Lillard. Also visiting was Jeanetta Pullen. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship services at 11; 15 a.m. on Sunday, March 3 with communion. The pastor, Merlin Shorb invites the public. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip John Kardis, II and their daughter, Cora Helena are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Alexander Phillip. He was bom on Tuesday, Feb. 20 weighing eight pounds and 10 ounces and was 10 and one-half inches long. Grandparents are Lawrence and Ann Chadwell of Huntly; Judge Phillip Kardis of Alton, 111. and Maryland Maupin of Arlington. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams of Bressler- Steelton, Pa., Mary Stewart of St. Charles, Mi., Cora Kardis of Godrey, III. and Mr. and Mrs. William Maupin of Grafton, III. Mrs. Kardis II is the former Penny Lynn Chadwell of Huntly. By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 ; Also Wendy Reid, Angie, Wally, and Eric, Mr and Mrs. Mary Corbin Mrs. Thelma Jenkins, Mrs. JoAnn Buracker, Will Dodson, John Dodson, Frank Jenkins, Kim Gunn and Courtney, Mary Ann Leake, Bobby Jenkins, Donald Bright, Kathy and Josh, Gary and Terry Bright, Pat Jenkins and Brandon, Becky Hottle Don Jenkins and Christopher Bright. Mrs. Corbin received many nice gifts. Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. were weekend guests of Mrs. Catherine Brown. Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton was a Saturday guest in the Brown home. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Klatko, youth leaders at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church participated in a 30 hour famine for world hunger at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church this past weekend. Birthday wishes go out to Sandra Jenkins who will celebrate her species day on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington were Sunday afternoon guests and Mr. and Mrs. Billy, Wayland and Tiffany. Friday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie were Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins. The Administrative Board of the Sperryville Methodist Church met Monday evening at the home of Pearl and Nelson Nethers. Those present were Rev. Merlin Shorb, Julian Brown, Hugh Chrisman, Polly Aylor, Catherine Brown, Emma Swindler and Margaret Ann Wayland. The Sperryville Methodist Church , will hold worship service at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 3. Sunday School will be at 10 a.m. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public to attend. Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David were Mrs. Ethel Jenkins and Connie of Aroda, Jordan Gray of Madison, Amy Wharton and Amanda of Culpeper, Mrs. Connie Smoot, Joshua and Amanda and Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh, all of Washington, Mrs. Thelma Jenkins and Angie and Samantha Smoot, local. The Rappahannock Point-to-Point Races will be held this Saturday, March 2 at Thornton Hill Farm. Pair race will begin at 9:30 a.m. Regular races will begin at noon. Have a great Week. OurJobIsDHelpYou HjrnTHemInioMdlehiils. i - ■ ■ One of the sad realities of modern day life is that problems can simply become too big to handle without professional help. If that time comes, remember Pinebrooke-UVa Psychiatric Center. A partnership of Culpeper Memorial Hospital and the University of Virginia, Pinebrooke-UVa provides caring, effective treatment on a shortterm basis for a full spectrum of psychiatric disorders from depression and anxiety to more complex disorders. Every effort is made to return our patients to a healthy, normal life as quickly as possible. As a result, therapy is, for the most part, shortterm and intensive. But the most important Pinebrooke-UVa advantage is the personal attention and interest we show to each and every patient.With only 18 beds, staff and patients here almost become family. For more information, call or visit Pinebrooke-UVa. Because life's problems shouldn't be insurmountable. Pinebrooke-UVa Psychiatric Center at Culpeper Memorial Hospital . Culpeper, Virginia (540) 8294132 (800) 848-3899 Upcoming Events 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. Democratic Committee To Meet On Friday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, the entire Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will meet. Guest speakers will be Leslie Byrne, who is running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, and a representative of the Mark Warner for U.S. Senate campaign. The public is invited. 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. Survivors Group To Hold Meeting The Love and Laughter Cancer Survivors Group will hold a meeting at 1;30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6 at the Flint Hill Fire Hall. For additional information call Esther at 675-3252. RAAC On Tour RAAC, Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community will sponsor a “Museum of Your Choice” day trip, weather permitting, to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 2. A sample of shows currently at the Washington museums: “The Ashcan artists and Their New York,” Museum of American Art; “Landscape Kimonos by Itchiku Kubota,” Natural History Museum; “Liberation ‘45,” U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum; “Weston’s California and the West,” Phillips Collection; and “The New American Ghetto”at the National Building Museum. Participants will be taken to their museum of choice in the morning and will meet at a central location in the evening. Vans will leave the Trinity church parking lot at 8 a.m. and return about 8 p.m. The charge for travel will be $10 per person. Sandwiches and soft drinks will be available for the ride home at a cost of $5. Mail checks with address and phone number to RAAC, P.O. Box 24, Washington, Va. 22747 by Feb. 21. If there are any question call 6753182. Dance at Amissville Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will sponsor a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. the band will be Laredo. You must be at least 21 years of age to enter. ID is required. Proper dress code is also required, (no t-shirts, no holes in jeans and shirts must have a collar.) For more information call Shelia Scott at 937-4357. Vehicle Donations Sought Donations of wrecked and broken down vehicles are needed for an upcoming Fire and Rescue Squad extrication Course. If you4iave any cars or trucks large or small that you could donate for tax deductions, please call the Rappahannock-Rapidan Emergency Medical Services Council Office at 825-6849. Support Croup To Meet The Blue Ridge Head Injury Support Group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 in the Parish Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church. For further information, transportation or support please call Pat Salmon at 675-3137. Volunteers NeededTrained Hospice of the Rapidan is currently recruiting volunteers in preparation for their spring training program which will begin March 11. Volunteer coordinator Martha Sukites invites you to meet her at the Rappahannock County Library between the hours of 2 and 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 to learn about the volunteer program. Literature and volunteer application forms will be available. Mrs. Sukites will also visit libraries in Madison, Culpeper, and * Orange Counties throughout the coming month. For more information, please call Hospice of the Rapidan 825-4840, or 1-800-676-0212 Country Kids Playgroup Meets Country Kids Playgroup meets every Monday and Thursday from 10 to noon at the Jeffersonton Community Center in Jeffersonton now through May. The non-profit playgroup is for parents and children ages infant to 4. Toys are supplied, activities and field trips ar planned. Minimal dues arecharged to help cover cost of rent. Call Elizabeth Trop at 937-5702 or Barbara Verhaalen at 349-3185 for more information. New families are encouraged to join. , 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. Christian Singles To Meet The Culpeper Are Christian Singles will have a Bowling/Pizza night on Saturday, March 30. Meet at the Culpeper Bowling Lanes at 4:30 p.m. If bowling isn’t your game, meet afterwards at the Culpeper Assembly of God at 7:30 p.m. for pizza. There will be a small charge for the bowling and pizza. For more information call 547-2994 or 825-1714. Adult Education Classes Set Free adult education classes meet from 7-9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday evenings in the basement of the Rappahannock County Public Library. Because all study is individual, persons may join the class at any time. The staff requests that new students come for the first time on Wednesdays because there are more volunteers to help with intake on : that evening. To register or get more information call 1-800-371-7380. Plans Underway For Celebration It s hard to believe, what with the snow and cold temperatures, but the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC), the organization in charge of the Town of Washington’s 4th of July festivi- • ties, has begun meeting to make preparations for the day-long celebration • and evening fireworks display. What is needed, says Ellen Manson, chairman of the 4th of July Committee, are volunteers and persons interested in working on various committees handling publicity, parking, logistics, vendors and performances. For those who wish to help or perform or have questions please contact Ellen Manson at 675-1349 f i soccer Kegistration 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.

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Box 359 Leesburg, VA. 22075 19 _20_ ADDITIONAL WORDS 22. 21 Which Paper(s):_ Category #:_ Name:_ _________ Address:___T_ City:_State:_Zip: Phone: ( )____ 3 Announcements Girls Wanted: ages 1319 for miss Virginia teen all american pageant. For free information, call 1800-688-8413. You must ask for Susie. mMMnNnER: Some of our ads will contain the NEW 840 Area Code Share The american culture with an exchange student from Scandinavia, Europe, South America, Asia. High school students from over 40 countries arriving August Call aise for information on hosting. 1-800-Sibling. 5 Business Opportunities 35,000/ Year Income potential. Reading books. Toll free 1-800-898-9778 ext. R-5139 for details. Fee. Be your own boss. Possible $2500 part-time $8,000 full-time, monthly, processing insurance claims for healthcare provider. Investment -required. Software purchase plus computer. Financing available. 1800-722-SAMS. Own Your Own National Advertising Agency. No experience necessary. $15,000 investment includes full training and equipment. Excellent income. Limited time offer. Serious inquiries only. 1800-338-8713. Take This Opportunity & Love It. Rapidly expanding telecommunication Co. offers terrific full/ part-time career opportunity for aggressive, selfstarter ready for personal freedom. 1-800-9033620. 6 ChlldCare Services MOTHER'S KEEPER - SUMMER Live-in Europeans, 1824, available to care for your children and help with light housekeeping, driving, cooking, etc., properly screened. Fees average $150 a week for a minimum ten week season - full! year available. Call H«MI at l-IOO9ZS-7247 ant 6127 Or write to AIFS, IFC Program, 102 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich. CT 06830. 14 Farm Equip/ . Supplies Largs rolls of hay for sale. 540-987-8203 after 5pm. 15 Firewood FIREWOOD 100% SPLIT seasoned oak, $115 a cord. Call 540-635-2707 18 Giveaways Black Lab & Shepard mix: 2 year old male, very friendly. 703-4390063. 18 Glmytyt Rescue Mel Need home for .1 year old male cat, neutered with shots. Perfect apartment cat: friendly, easy-going. Call 540636-3462. 23 Horses for Sale Thoroughbred Gelding 15.3h, bay, age 11. Good pleasure horse for young learning rider. Quiet, hack, completely sound. Will jump anything. $7,000/ best offer. Call Sally 1-302-427-2433. 40 Livestock 15 purebred Black Angus bulls, priced right' for commercial breeders. Ray T. Cannon, 540-9374900. Live Fish for stocking, water lilies, aquatic plants. Over 32 species available. Colorful catalog upon request. Z.T.S. Fish Hatchery, Rt. 2, Box 218K, Inwood, WV 25428. 304-229-3654. 42 Misc. for Sale/ Rent Jluntlng Club Membership: includes use of 6,000 acres in Northern Virginia. Call 703-6709783. National Association for the self-employed finally affordable. Cost effective hospital insurance for self-employed/ small businesses. Additional 140 benefits). Call todayl 1-800-578-9121. Psoriasis Sufferers: Report by American Dermatology Foundation reveals new approved spray heals itchy, flaky, red skin in as little as 7 days. Call for information: 1-800-61-SPRAY. Spiritual Deglsn Representatives/ Sponsors earn terrific income with catalogs, t-shirs, caps, etc.l Kit only $56. American Spiritual Designs, Inc. 1640 Memorial, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 1800-894-4489. Swimming pool distributor must sell entire inventory of new leftover 1995 huge 31’ x 19’ family-sized pools with sundeck, fence & filter for only $988. 100% financing. Call toll free. 1.-800-3734531 ask for Kelli. Limited area. Swimming Pool's $887 Warehouse Clearance! All 1995 Model’s! Huge 31'x19’x4'. O.D. Pool’s come complete deck, fence ladders liner, filter, pump & motor. Financing and installation/ available. Call now 1-800447-7207. 42 like, for Sale/ Rent Tanning Beds - Wolff and Sunmaster. Factory direct to public. Eliminate middle man. Save hundreds. Money back guarantee. Home/ commercial. Easy payments. Free catalog. 1-800KEEP-A-TAN 1-800-5337382. 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. mmmU* Misc. Wanted WANTED Horses, Ponies Cattle & Trailers All types. Cosh terms. Will pick-up at (arm. (410) 987-5642 47 Personals 20/20 Without glasses. Safe, rapty non-surgical, permanent restoration in 6-8 weeks. Airline pilot developed. Doctor approved Free information by mail: B00-422-7320, ext. 239, 406-961-5570, Fax 406-961-5577. Satisfaction guaranteed. 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. Got a campground membership or timeshare? We'll take it. America’s most successful resort resale clearinghouse. Call resort sales information toll free hotline 1800-423-5967. Liquid wormers not doing the job? Get happy jack trivermicide. Get hooks, rounds, & tapes in dogs & cats. Available OT-C. At feed & hardware stores. Southern States 703-437-1800. Lost & : 41 Pound Rappahannock Animal Shelter P.O. Box 428 Washington, Virginia 22747 703-937-3283 Hourt: Mom., Tut., Thun., FrL 4 Sot 8-12 moon Lost Animals * Buffy, 6 year old female. Cocker Spaniel, also two 4 month old puppies, one male, one female, black with white on chest and legs, lost on Rt_ 613, Castleton. * Nuggett, 16-1/2 year old salt & pepper colored Schnauzer, docked tail, has a burgundy sweater, lost on Rt. 643, Amissvilie, deaf and cannot see very well. * Tyler, 4 year old black, male Lab, wearing a red collar, lost on Rt. 707, Spenyville. * Cindy, 5 year old Beagle/ Buddog, white and brown, lost on Rt. 707, Nethers ShtlUrLocattd VS. 211 onto 639 AmistriUt, Virginia Wolf Hybrids, excellent temperament, well socialized, parents on premises, registered, 75-66%, $400. Call 540-788-4917. 52 Services Debt Consolidation. Cut monthly payments to 50%. Reduce or eliminate interest. 24 hr approval. Non-profit, licensed & bonded. 1-800522-4483 Ext. 504. V. J.W.Buckholtz Excavating Clearing Road Work Gravel, Culverts 540-635-9005 Mortgage, Annuity, lottery. Receiving payments? Get cash now. Colonial Financial, the nationwide leader since 1984. 1-800-969-1200. Extension 50. \| EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-370-9098 Chimney Sweeping Reliiiing <®lit Jjaslfumeb jSerfna Fully Insured Bruce Vierling 703-675-3508 55 Services Mlsc Any Credit Rating Cash lor Homeowners - No Equity Programs - Lowest Rates - No Up Front Fees - Local Co. - United Southern Mortgage . Call Nelson • 1800-254-9506. 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. 56 Services Personal Assisted Living. 24/hr. Licensed supervision for the elderly, from $900 monthly, all inclusive. Eleven VA locations. Since 1968. American Retirement Homes. 1800-999-6637. Apartments Speryvlile vm 1 bedroom apartment tor rent $325/ month. Available March 1st Call 540-9678789. 60 Rentals Apartments Flint Hill. Large furnished 1200 sq.ft. 1 bedroom apartment with all amenities on small farm, $500/ month plus utilities. Also, second level 1 bedroom apartment, no pets, ideal for 1 person, $335/ month plus utilities. Security deposit, lease and references required. 540675-7171 days; 540-6753670 evenings. Rentals Commercial Office Space/ The Plains - on comer Rts. 245 and 55. Small stone building In the park with 2 rooms and 1/2 bath. $375 month. Call Alera 1-703687-6683, Armfield/ Miller & Ripley Real Estate. Rentals House 1 bedroom house. No deposit down, $400/ month. Call 540-6368870. Heaven. One bedroom cottage on private farm next to running stream in The Plains area. Gas heat, small kitchen, living room & bath. Single or couple only. $660/ month. Call Alera 1-540687-6683, Armfield/ Miller 6 Ripley Real Estate. > Large 3 bedroom. Village of Sperryville. Living/ family/ dining, kitchen, laundry room, 2 baths, garage, storage building. Excellent condition! $700/ month plus deposit. No pets. 540-987-8303 after 6:00p.m. Sperryville, Va., House and/or shop, 5 room, 2 story Colonial with front porch, large back deck, laundry room, full bath, fust off Rt. 211 & 522. Call 540-987-8180. 64 Rentals Office Office Space, 280 sq. ft., Washington, Va. private entrance, available now. $250/ month including utilities. One year lease, one month security 'deposit. 540-675-3316. 67 Rentals Vacation Holden Beach, N.C. • approximately 400 rentals. Sales, construction. Free color brochure. Area’s largest agency. Alan Holden Realty, (910)842-6061, 1-800720-2200, between Wilmington, NC/MyrUe Beach, SC Sunny and warm Myrtle Beach Resort Vacation Rentals- Studios, one, two bedroom condos on oceanfront resort. Golf packages, daily/ weekly rentals available. Free Brochure: 1-800-4485653. 68 Rentals Wanted House To rent in May. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths ♦. 1 year lease, non-smoking married couple, references. 540-565-3665. 71 Real Estate For Sale Beaufort, NC Developer's closeout. We’ve saved the best to last Beautifully, wooded waterfront and interior homesites. From the mid $20*8. Close to quaint town, ocean inlet, miles of beaches. Call today. Excellent financing. 1800-448-5263 ext. 7016 71 Real Estate For Sale Government Foreclosed Homes lor pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo's, REO's. Your area. Toll free 1-800-8989778 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. Only 13/4 hre west of DC Beltway. Financing avail. Call Owner 540-662-9216. Real Estate/ Owner Martlonaburg. WV . 7 acres, huge hardwoods overlooking "Deer Highway*, pond site, 90 minutes D.C. Zero down $209.00. Monthly. State Road Front, Perc’ed. Owner 304-788-0613 or 304-788-4014. Real Estate Lots/Acreage Chesapeake Bay final closeout. Beautiful VA waterfront & water access homesites on Bay's most pristine area. Private boat dock & pier. Call today for free brochure & Land List 800-775-4563 ext. 7187 80 Legal Notices TRUSTEE’S SALE In execution of a deed of trust dated March 28, 1995 (the ‘Deed of TrusO, recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, in Deed Book 215 at Page 435, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction 8.4150 acres on east side of Route 611. near Amissville, Virginia - Tax Map #3226A, (the ‘Property”), as more particularly described in said Deed of Trust. The sale will take place on Thursday, March 7, 1996, at 1:00 P.M., at the front entrance of the Rappahannock County Courthouse in Washington, Virginia. A bidder's deposit of $4,370.00 in cash or by certified or cashier's check will be required of each bidder other than the Noteholder. The Trustee reserves the right to waive or modify the reSuirements of the bider's deposit. At the conclusion of the sale deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned, and the successful bidder will be required to execute a written contract for the purchase of the property. The purchaser's deposit, without interest, will be applied to the purchase price at settlement. The balance of the purchase price, plus interest on such balance at the rate of 10% per annum from the date of sale through the date of settlement, will be due in immediately available funds at settlement, which shall occur no later than fifteen (15) days after the sale. The property will be sold "AS IS*, and conveyed by Special Warranty deed, subject to the lien of a superior deed of trust In the original amount of $194,000 00, and to all other recorded and unrecorded liens, judgments, rights, reservations, covenants, easements and restrictions as may lawfully affect the 80 Legal Notices Property. Neither the Trustee nor the Noteholder will deliver possession of the Property to the Purchaser. The purchaser will be required to pay all dosing and recording costs. Real estate taxes will be prorated as of the day .of sale. Risk of loss or damage shall be borne by the 'purchaser from and after the time of sale. John C. Testerman, Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: John C. Testerman, Esq. 3905-N Railroad Ave., *200 Fairfax, VA 22030 (703)591-5697 2-28,3-6-96 *117336 NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 9-6.14:7.1 and Section 62.1-44.15:01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Water Control Board intends to amend VR 680-21-00 Water Quality Standards. Rappahannock County are revisions of trout stream designations in the Rappahannock River Basin found on pages 102 - 106 of the proposal approved for public comment by the State Water Control Board in September 1994. Also proposed are minor revisions involving sections 3 and 3a of the Rappahannock River Basin on page 102 of the same proposal. Any point source discharges to trout streams must have treatment technologies that maintain more stringent dissolved oxygen, temperature and in some cases, ammonia water quality standards than discharges to warm water streams in order to protect the trout fishery. These water quality standards are found in VR680-21-01.5 and VR680-21-01.14. Also, discharges to the highest quality natural trout streams (those identified by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries as Class i and iij are not allowed to use chlorine or other halogen compounds for disinfection purposes or other treatment purposes. The Department of Environmental Quality hoc HatarminoW fhnl IMPACT: The amendments in municipal discharge in the National Park . is located on a natural trout stream that is proposed to be extended. Overall, it is not expected that these trout water amendments will incur a financial hardship to Rappahannock County. It is expected > these amendments will benefit the locality through proper protection of the aquatic life and recreational resources. Sections 3 and 3a on page 102 are minor revisions which reflect existing scenic river designa■ tions and public water supply locations. Scenic river designations are listed in this regulation for informational purposes only. Any point source discharges to public water supplies . are required to meet instream water quality standards that are designed to protect human health via water and fish consumption and standards which protect the taste, odor and aestheoc qualities of the water supply as well as standards which protect the aquatic life in the stream. These water quality standards are found in VR680-2101.14. The water bodies listed in Sections 3 and 80 Legal Notice* 3a have been protected' under speaal standards ■q" (see page 44 of theproposal) since 497A*This special standard' mandates special ?efffcient requirements tot. waste discharges to the Rappahannock "River Basin above the proposed Salem Church Dam after Congressional authorization for con-, struction of the dam has been given. Since these amendments are considered minor revisions to existing designation*,' the Department of Environmental Quality has determined that these amendments will not incur a financial hardship to Rappahannock Co$ht£ * * aat ujrnmums anuuiu. , oti directed to Or. Agin. U>" Anthony, Department ¥' Environmental Oualityf Division of Sctanttftc Research, 629 E. Main Street, Richmond, . VA 23219 and mus£ be received by 4:00 PM 6a Monday, April 22, d99& , Public hearings wdt be. held at 7:00 p.m. on. Monday March 25, .1996 • at the Rockingham - County Board >- ■ of Supervisors Room,''20. East Gay Street in. Harrisonburg: at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March26, 1996, at the “Mufti Purpose Room, Municipal Office Building, 150 E. Monroe Street in Wytheville; at ■ 7:00 p.m. 3 . oo Wednesday, March 27, 1996, at the Jame; City County Board m Supervisors Room, T0l C. Mounts Bay Road, - Building C *- . It) - Williamsburg; and at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 1996, at the, Prince William County. Administration Center,Board Chambers, - McCoart Building, 1 County Complex, 4850 Davis Ford Road--.la. Prince William. A question and answer period will be held one half hour prior to the beginning of the public hearing; at each location. INFORMATION: more detailed in For information, including the Specific amendments . proposed, an analysis of the' impact, issues surrounding the amendments, and affected localities, or accessibility for * the" handicapped . please contact Elleanore Daub, Department of Environmental Quality, Office Water Environmental Research and Standards, 629 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23219,(804)698-4111 2-28-96 *117364

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 3957 ACRES OFF OF US ROUTE 522, NEAR FLINT HILL, VA 22627 IrfMbeution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $99,000.00, with an annual interest rats of 7.50%; from HELEN M. ELTZBtOTH dated MAY 8, .4992, recorded the land of the Circuit -3/Ourt for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK in Deed Book 191,T*GE 674, the undersigned appointed SubeMute Trustee will offer 16r sale at public auctl6(| at the front of the CircuR, Courthouse Building fee the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, located .’13 AY STREET. FRONT STEPS OF COURTHOUSE on MARCH 21, 1996 AT 9:30. A.M., the property with mbrovements to wit BEINQ SHOWN AND DESCRIBED ON PLAT SURVEY OF JAMES G. BUTLER. JR., & ASSOCIATES, P.C., DATED IJUNEJS, 1989 AS .5957 ACRES, MORE OR LES&xSAID PLAT AND SURVEY, WITH METES AND]? BOUNDS DESCRIPTION, BEING RECORDED AMONG THE* SAID COUNTY LAND? RECORDS IN DEEDS BOOK 175 AT PAGCO10. and described in the above Deed of Trust TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder's deposit of $9,900.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever Slower, will be required kfrafifl, certified ortcashieYe eheck. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees mayforfeit deposit. Adwsenai terms to be annwnoed at sale. Loan type: CONV.. Trustee’s File No. 95-24234V. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute . Trustees, C/O SHAPIRO & BURSON, 780 tynnhaven Parkway, Suita 201, Virginia Beach,. VA 23452 (804) 481-6681. Publication Dates: February 21 AND 28, 1996 u 2r21 32-28-96 *116364 Automobile* Seized Car* from $175. Persches, Cadillacs, Chavys, BMWs, Corvettes. Also Jeeps, 4WD'S. Your area. Toll free 1 -800-898-9778 ext. A-5139 tor current listings. Fee. Volkswagon Jetta 1983 5 speed. New inspection. Cleanr and dependable. $750 777-2992. Storage Van 35'; $500. 35’ Flat bed Trailer (ideal for bridge over, creek or storage); $300. Homemade ■<= heavy-duty 5th wheel 'trailer, top deck, beaver tail with ramps; $500,540-364-3965. /: 88 Parts ft Accessories . SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for care and trucks Some new parts Motors, ttramtalsns and pats instalad (if purchased has). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. Wa Buy and Sail running ears and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 iociM Rt 229,3 mdss pad WgsgkHjjpSchoclJlMSTI^ Job update Mid-Week Edition 90 Employment Services GOV’TPOSTALJOBS NOW HIRING FOR 96 Start $23,800 - $34,900V. Cal for application 4 employment into. 1-818-506-5354 Ext 3104. . 91 . Help Wanted $$AVON$$ Potential $200-$2000 per month. Sell where & when you like, its not just door to door anymore. Medical/other insurance available. 1-800-288-6311. Ind. Rep. $40,00tyyear income potential. Home typists/PC users. Toll free 1-800898-9778 Ext. T-5139 for details.__ $40,000/Yr. INCOME potential. Hopr» Typists/PC users. Toll Free (1)800-898-9778. Ext T-4600 for listings. AAA Opportunity OTR drivers. A career company. A 1 equipment. A place to call home must be at least 25 with good MVR. Call Mike Sides Challenger Motor Freight 1-800-756-3054 8a.m.5p.m. Assemble arts, crafts, and toys in your spare time. Also serving taring and computer work. Great pay. No fee call 1800-632-8007. Attention: Experienced drivers EPES Hauling. A flatbed company oners great pay weekly home time and late model convention als. We're looking for drivers who want to make a difference! Company drivers and owner operators needed. Call recruiting now for your opportunity 800-2486537/910-349-3351. HELP WANTED Resident Mgr. Couple to manage small apt. complex & 3 town* houses 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. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #6060-01 & #6061-01 Full-time, hourly & oncall positions at residential substance abuse treatment facility in Culpeper. Monitor consumer activities & ensure consumer safety. Exp. in human services. FT 4pm-12 midnight; hourly, every other Sunday 8am4pm. Some weekends & holidays. Hiring range: $8.22-$9.24/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 3/8/96, to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 South Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-825-3100. EEO/AA. Trism Transport Company Drivers $300.00 sign-on, exc. benefit package home often. 9596 convention als one year OTR and 6 months flatbed 1-800-845-5820. HVAC SERVICE TECH Immediate opening. Sterling co. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, bonuses. Year round work. Must have exp. & own tools. 703-471-9898 Live-In help wanted for elderly lady. Experience and references required. 540-347-2464 after 5:00p.m. Presently In search of experienced Pitney Bowes Technician. 12 hour shift, 8-8. If interested contact Steve Brown 540-547-1700. or send resume to CCA, 13195 Freedom Way, Boston, Va. 22710. Construction WANTED: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Pis. call 703-509-4050 & leave message Driver* - OTR adds $1,000 sign-on bonus! Limited openings for experienced flatbed drivers. Assigned conventional, benefits, 401k and more. Call today! 800-6463438, Ext. 1015 Owner Operators welcome! Girls wanted ages 13-19 for Miss Virginia Teen All American Pageant. For free information, call 1800-688-8413. You must ask for Susie. PARTS CLERK WANTED Experience preferred but will train. Full Time, Benefits. Call Rob At: Joe Jacoby Jeep Eagle 347-6622 TECHNICIAN WANTED Experience preferred. Pull time. Benefits. Call Billy or Greg at: Joe Jacoby Jeep Eagle 347-6622, FUNDRAISER/CONSULTANT Part-Time Experienced. Familiar with local area cultural organlzatlonsto assist the Blue Ridge Community Orchestra. Please send background and letter of Interest to: The Blue Ridge Community Orchestra 231 E. Main St., Orange. VA 22960 Please respond by 8 March Eappafjatmock $eto$ CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 1-800-852-4797 EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISING 1-800-339-3384 The Intelligent Choice Grace Allman Grace M. Allman of Baltimore Md., died on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Loring Morgan Anderson Sr. and Ada Mae Smoot Anderson of Rappahannock County. She is survived by her husband, Jack D. Allman; two daughters, Barbara Winter and her husband, James and Jacqueline Kirkpatrick and seven grandchildren, David, Stephen, Daniel, Mark, Philip, Katie and William, all of Maryland. Also surviving are three brothers, Loring Anderson Jr. of Culpeper, Donald Ashby Anderson of Alexandria and John Morgan Anderson of Fairfax and two sisters, Virginia Mae Anderson Herold of Baltimore, Mad and Alice Ann Anderson of Fairfax. Funeral services were held on Friday, Feb. 23 at the Gonce Funeral Home in Baltimore, Md. William Andrews William L. Andrews, 56, of King George, died Friday, Feb. 23 in the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in King George. Born in Caroline County, he is survived by a brother, Frank Andrews of Culpeper and a half-brother, Cleveland Noel of Canton, N.C. Graveside services were held on Sunday, Feb. 25 at the Providence Methodist Church Cemetery, Miller’s Tavern. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rappahannock Are Community Services Board. & Storke Funeral Home in Bowling Green was in charge of the arrangements. George Manvell George Gordon Manvell, 76, of Flint Hill died Tuesday, Feb. 20 at his home. Memorial services were held at the Tumer-Robertshaw Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 24 with the Rev.' John Burke officiating. ** Interment will be at a later date. Mr. Manvell was born Oct. 23, 1919, in London, England. The son of the late George Henry and Constance Tugwell Manvell. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Mary Nielson Wine Manvell. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired welder. He was a member of the American Legion Post 180 and 48 of Vienna. He is survived by two sons, Gregory S. Manvell of Flint Hill and Gary Lyons of Falls Church; one daughter, Marilyn Pearson of Flint Hill; one sister, Irene Criter of Grottoes; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Tumer-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Linda Natoli Linda Ann Natoli, 38, of Sperryville, died on Tuesday, Feb. 20. She was born May 2, 1957, in Washington, D.C. to Joseph M. and Geraldine Rebecca Coldwell Natoli of Daytona Beach, Fla. Linda enjoyed learning to fly and loved animals and she had horses, dogs and cats. Linda enjoyed working with deaf children and also coached a soccer team in Fairfax County. She was a certified real estate agent for Century 21 and owned the Virginia Saddlery in Banco. Survivors include three sons, Christopher Lee Natoli of Leesburg, Raymond Joseph Mikus and Dominic Garrett Mikus, both of Woodstock. She is also survived by five brothers, Nathaniel T. Natoli of Daytona Beach, Fla., William H. Natoli of Bealeton, Joseph M. Natoli Jr. of Patrick Springs, Michael J. Natoli of Hopewell and Dale A. Natoli of Nokesville; two sisters, Marie A. Sandy and Connie M' Fitton, both of Fredericksburg. Additional survivors include an ex-husband, Henry John Mikus and 16 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Found and Sons Chapel in Culpeper with Father Leo Zonneveld officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Lemon Atkins Lemon Brawles Atkins, 86, of Sperryville died on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Culpeper Health Care Center. Graveside services were held on Thursday, Feb. 22 at Washington Masonic Cemetery. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Amissville Homemakers To Meet Amissville Family Community Educators (FCE) Club (formerly Homemakers) will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 4 at Amissville Baptist. Program on “Planning the Spring Garden.” The public is invited to attend. Amissville Health and Fitness Support Group meets Tuesdays, from 11 a.m. to noon at Amissville United Methodist Church. They are currently discussing Dr. Art Ulene’s program on weight loss. Members are reminded to take measurements before next Tuesday’s meeting to determine number of inches lost this month. For more details call Cathy at 937-5024. The public is invited to attend. Hartland Institute of Health and Education’s cooking class and health seminar continues from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 and next Thursday, March 7. Tomorrow night’s session will be on “Fats.” Next Thursdays on “Protein.” Cost for individual sessions is $5. To register, call 672-3100 or come early to register. The seminar is being held at the Wellness Center on Route 614, one mile off Route 15, about eight miles south-east of Culpeper. Reminder, Jan Makela is the community coordinator for local events. A large calendar is posted inside the door of Hackley’s Store. You are encouraged to go by and have Jan post your event or call her at 9375373 to see whether a date you are contemplating for an event is not in conflict. Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue has announced the following fund-raisers for the year. Please post your calendar accordingly.March 30, Fried’ Chicken Dinner; May 4, Auction; June 26-29, Carnival; Oct. 5, Auctioft; Oct. 12, Open House and Nov. 2, Ham and Turkey Dinner. Dances are set for March 16, April 20, May, 25, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21. A fund-drive mail-out should be ready by April 1. The Amissville Ruritan Club’s Board of Director’s meeting will be held at Club president Bill Segrest’ home at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5. We enjoyed temperatures in the 70’s on Sunday; however, with the spring thaw comes deterioration or our roads, especially the gravel, or shall I say, more appropriately, dirt roads. If you are experiencing poor road conditions in your area, you may call the following VDOT officer: For Culpeper County, call 829-7616; for Rappahannock and Fauquier counties, call 347-6441. Mark your calendar for these r=Njgg=ST.'T"- 111 = By CATHY LOU SMITH 937-5024 important dates: Opening Day Ceremony for Rappahannock Athletic Association (RAA) “Little League” Baseball/Softball will be held April 27. Vacation Bible School at Amissville United Methodist Church is set for July 8-12. The Rappahannock Association .for the Arts and the Community *(RAAC) is sponsoring a “Museum of Your Choice” day trip to Washington D.C. this Saturday, March 2. Cost is $10. Van leaves’Trinity Church parking lot at 8 a.m. and returns about 8 ' p.m. Details call 675-3182. Also on Saturday, March 2 the Rappahannock Hunt Point to Point Races will be held at Thornton Hill farm in Sperryville; foxhunter’s pair races 9:30 a.m.; regular races at noon. Cost is $5 parking and $5 admission. For more details call 372-5349 or 547-2993. For skiing and camping trips, call TASCfor Teens director Paul Oesstreicher* at 937-8272. He is donating a free Canadian wilderness Camping adventure trip to a lucky boy or girl, ages 10 to 17. An essay, in 100 words or more, on why you would like to attend may be sent to Jefferson Ruritan Club, Jeffersonton, Va. 22724. The Ruritan club will choose the winning entry. Congratulations to Michael Wharton, a junior at Rappahannock High, upon winning a medal and a $50 savings bond in the 1996 Science Fair. Ralph Pace from the elementary school also won a medal and a $50 savings bond. Cathy Smith was thrilled last Saturday, Feb. 24, to see several friends and co-workers with whom she worked at the Defense Nuclear Agency about 15 years ago. They were: Mary Ann Benett, Lela Elliot, Brenda Peed, Edna Anderson and Helen Rucker. They asked about another dear friend, Barbara Gore who also lives here in Amissville. Edna said one of her dear friends, Hallie, was sister to Gilbert Lawrence, also an Amissville resident. Another reunion is set for May JL The Final Tribute f CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home of Thoughtful Service“ 825-2361 *1-800-924-1266 CEMETERY MEMORIALS Geest Funeral6 Home, Inc. 405 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-0395 LL Wayne hnghsh & John Noon Western, Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant 18 at Cathy’s home. Ashley Jones spent Thursday and Friday evenings with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie C. Smith. On Saturday afternoon, the Smiths departure for North Carolina to see his Uncle Hayes White. H He is quite ill following recent surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Tommy Rosenberger, Supervisor Brad Rosenberger’s father. He has returned home following surgery last week at Fairfax Hospital. Are you concerned your children may be under too much-stress? I heard an excellent discussion Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 27 and 28, on the Focus on the Family (FOTF) Radio program over local WPRZ 1250 AM. Dr. Dobson’s guest, Dr. Archibald Hart, has written a book, “Stress and your Child — Causes, Dangers, and Prevention.” The book is available through FOTF for $6; a tape of the discussion is also available for $7. To order, call 1 -800-A-Family (2326459). ' Other family resources or which I learned about during the past week includes a book by Dr. Kenneth. Cooper, “It’s Better to Believe.” He appeared on last Saturday’s Today Show. He also wrote, “The Antioxidant Revolution.” He said people with strong spiritual beliefs are healthier. To order, call 1-800-4445764, the Cooper Clinic in Dallas. Gary Bauer, President Reagan’s domestic Policy Advisor and currently president of the Family Research Council in Washington D.C., has written an excellent book, “Our Hopes, Our Dreams.” Cost is only $3.99. Call 1-800-232-6459 to order. Edward and Helen Boldridge enjoyed having their granddaughter, Ashley Mantz visit last weekend. On Sunday they were joined for lunch by their daughter and grandson, Karen and Chase Comer. The Jeffersonton Homemakers enjoyed having former Culpepef Extension Agent, Mason Hutcheson speak at their February meetingon landscaping borders. Thanks for calling or leaving your news at Hackley’s Store by 5 p.m. Sundays. Quilt Course Set Belle Grove Plantation will offer a six-week Beginner Quilt Making course to begin Monday, March 4! Classes are offered at 9:30 a.m. to \Z noon and 6 to 9 p.m. All classes are held at the house museum located one mile south of Middletown on U.S. Route 11. Students, taught by Margie Hockman, will learn basic quilt mak-i ing techniques by constructing a six-! block wall hanging. Instruction wilt be given in pattern drafting, color and fabric coordination, precision hand piecing, applique, hand quilting, and binding. The cost for the six-week course is $50. ! For further information and/oc registration, call the Office of Belld Grove Plantation at 540-869-3511. < >

Georgian Guests Visit Miss Wood w„GueSt this week of Miss Mary M'ller Wood are Rev. Alice T. Wood ot Wiley, Georgia, Mrs. Neville Hall, Mrs. Barbee Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Hall and children, Lori and Ryan of Camilla, Georgia. Happy belated birthday wishes to Mrs. Ruth Preston who celebrated her day recently. _ Archie Bailey Jr. is a patient at Fairfax Hospital since the first of December 1995 awaiting a heart transplant. He would enjoy hearing from his friends and relatives. His address in Fairfax Hospital CCU, Heart Center, Room # 12-3300, Gallows Road, Falls Church, Va. 22046. Mrs. Katherine Weakley is a surgical patient at Culpeper Memorial Hospital in Culpeper. Mrs. Mary Updike was operated on Friday at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. We pray for a speedy recovery for all our sick. Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo and Mrs. Ruth Clark shopped in Culpeper. Miss Lori Breining of Bricktoesn, New Jersey and Richie Eastham of Warrenton were Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Charles Richardson of Luray spent the weekend with his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Richardson. Donald Keyser of Alexandria visited his mother, mrs. Addie Keyser on Sunday and they had dinner in Luray with his daughter, Candy and her husband, David at the Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant. Roger Hawkins of Warrenton was a Saturday overnight guest of his n: By RUTH CLARK <75-3608 mother, Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Mabel Burke of Woodville, Ms. Leslie Copplen and daughter, Kayla of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. John Deal and children Jamie, and Johnathan of Hume, Mrs. Dottie Burke of Annandale, Mrs. Sandra McClellan and sons, Brandon and Matthew of Manassas, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Alther and Janet Payne. Friday Mrs. Jane Irvin of Fairfax and Mrs. Helen Holland of Manassas visited Mrs. Melody Richardson and they had lunch at The Country Cafe. Luncheon guests Sunday of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. John Eubank of Sperryville, Victoria Hudson of Flint Hill and Mike Hudson. Afternoon visitors were Mrs. Kim Vest and Victoria Hudson of Flint Hill. Mrs. Jeanetta Hawkins of Arlington was a Monday dinner guest of Mrs. Annie Hawkins. We are glad to report that Jim Marangoni of Castleton is doing fine after his operation on Monday at Culpeper Memorial Hospital in Culpeper. “God doesn’t wait for us to arrive before he can use us.” Have a great week. School Lunch Menus RCES Monday, March 4: Breakfast: scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, March 5: , hot cakes/syrup or cereal/rrtilk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, March 6: little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, March 7: breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, March 8: french toast sticks or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, March 4: Lunch: tuna salad sandwich, potato chips, buttered peas and choice of fruit. Tuesday, March 5: steak’ums on .bun/cheese, french fries, choice of fruit and homemade cookie. Wednesday, March 6: vegetable beef soup, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, onion rings and chilled peaches. r Thursday, March 7: barbecue on bun, hash browns and cole slaw or fruit. . Bird Club Reports On Programs, Trips By HELEN SMITH « Extension Agent, Home Economics In October 1995 a new 4-H Club ’ for children interested in birds was organized under the leadership of Sue Benner and Joe Garvin. On Feb. 13 Dr. Garvin discussed Breeding and Nesting Behaviors of birds. On Feb. 24 the club took a field trip to Airlie to observe the Ultra Goose- Project. Ms. Benner explained “that the ultra goose project is teaching geese to migrate using ultra light aircraft. The purpose is to teach them new migration routes. The reason this project is being conducted is because I if it is successful in teaching a nonendangered species (like a goose), then it can be taught to an endangered ; species so that they can migrate to a more protective habitat.” ' • On Jan. 9 the club members had a . program on Eastern Waterfowl and in ■ -December they had a program on Owls. At their next meeting on March ‘12 they will learn about Bird songs, their forms and functions. It will teach * them how to identify local bird calls and their ^purpose. ’ Individual members reported on Isome individual projects. Harris ' Evans is working on a blue bird house trail. Jeremy Slack is participating this winter in a feeder watch program sponsored by Cornell University. * As you can see by this report, the < 4-H Bird Club has done some really ! exciting'and educational activities this ; year. It meets on the second Tuesday ! of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the , Extension Office. If you’re interested in joining, call Dr. and Mrs. Garvin at * 987-7206 or the Extension Office at 1675-3619. New members welcome. * , t - V Friday, March 8: lasagna/beef, cheese, buttered corn, hot garlic bread/butter and cherry pixie pie. RCHS Monday, March 4: french bread pizza, buttered com and cherry pixie pie or hot steak and cheese or tuna salad on bun. Tuesday, March 5: fish filet, parsley potatoes, green beans and corn bread/butter or chicken pattie and french fries. Wednesday, March 6: hot roast beef sandwich/gravy, mashed potatoes and baked apples or chicken salad on bun or hot dog on bun. Thursday, March 7: spaghetti, tossed salad, buttered corn and hot garlic bread or Italian sub or chicken nuggets. Friday, March 8: vegetable beef soup, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, onion rings and chilled mixed fruit or sausage pizza and onion rings. . Real Estate Transaction^ c The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock County Clerk’s Office. Frank W. Ransom and wife to Clarence Dwayne Jones, 2 tracts, one .705 acres and one 1.235, Wakefield District. $70,000. , Randolph D. Clater and wife to Lewis William Dodson and wife, Piedmont District. $2,000. Irma L. Hensley to Steven Lee Hensley, one percent interest in 534.4793 acres. Deed of Gift. - Geraldine M. Gash to Dolen Romine and wife, five percent interest in tracts 1, 2 and 3, life estate, Stonewall District. Deed ofGift. Gregory Alan Soukenik to Stephen M. Clark and wife, 2.0005 acres, Jackson District. $90,000. Phoebe E. Green to Jon R. Walters, 3.395 acres, Jackson District. $73,205. r : — ^ NEW LISTING 18.+ acres in area of scenic easelments. Small pasture, balance wooded. Paved road frontage. Building site looks over adjoining pond and provides those amazing Rappahannock views! $99,000 25-acre parcels priced from $69,000 to $105,000. Some offer owner financing, some offer low down, low bank financing. Located in Amissville, Washington and Sperryville. Good time to walk land and check the views! THE BUYER’S AGENCY, INC. 540-675-1190 aonw* David Welch 540-341-7190 Butch Zindel Broker RfAlT*** AND IT’S ONLY FEBRUARY! 29+ acres. Opctj SOLD views. $165,000. 43+ acres. Park boundary, river f| SOLD ~|bedroom home. $230,000. 42 acres. Converted farm^ SOLD | large great room, on river. $295,000. 48 acres with super view of Blue Ridge f>| SO* O ] $5,500 per acre. 2 acres. 2 bedj SOLD |th cottage. Bam, garage, stream. $84,500. New 2-story frame dwelling on 1 acre. Large brij SOLD garage. $132,000. 2 acTcsj Under Contractor. $45,000. 7.5 acres | Under Contract]>undary. $73,000. 15 acres high pasture with spei Under Contract pld Rag. $160,000. Village H| Under Contract 1 nice lot. $6Q,000. 3-level Williamsburg tovj Under Contract |ms. l*/» baths. $90,000. Let us add your property to the list — CALL Eileen M. Day, Realtors A I H The Country Property People I— I Washington, Virginia 22747 • 540-675-3033 Ck Cindy Robinson 540-675-3567 Russell Lee 540-636-3783 Kevin Day 540-937-3185 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! SI N * 1JY APPOINTMENT I March 1,2,3 (Near Dulles Airport - Chantilly, VA Off Rt. 28, one exit south of Rt. 50) ► 300 home & garden related exhibits. y The latest in remodeling, gardening, decorating & new homes. ► Shop the show for specials, discounts & ideas. Sponsored by The Interior Design Society Kitchen & Bath Center How-To Workshops Contests Galore!! Celebrity Decorator Dream Rooms WJLA-TV Ch. 7 Anchor Paul Berry's "Dream Kitchen" Meet Paul Berry , Sat., March 2 1-3 pm NBC4-TV Entertainment Reporter “ Arch Campbell's "Dream Entertainment Room” "Redskins Dream Room" Meet Charles Mann Sun., March 3 12 pm - 2 pm Garden & Outdoor Center "Fantasy Garden" provided by PEtro Design/Build inc. r — — — — — — — — — — — — — — I Capital Home & Garden Show I Capital Expo Center SAVE $1.00 Additional coupons available ■ at Safeway Supermarkets. ® Limit one coupon I Fri, March 1.11 am • 10 pm Sat., March 2.11 am -10 pm Sun.. March 3.11 am - 6 pm SquUiba Exhibitions. Inc. 1 -800/274-6948, ext. 102 L $1.00 OFF one regular adult admission with this special discount coupon. Not valid with any othar discount or pass. I I Directions to [in Cantor Call: 11021102-0068 aiL 1 Adults * Kids 6-12-$2 5 & Under - Free EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is ih violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088 /office BRICK RAMBLER with lull ' finished basement, 3 baths, 3 bedrooms, kitchen and dining area with fireplace, deck;* attached garage and work-’ shop on 4.3 acres with stream: and board fencing. $200,000. „ SPERRYVILLE - 4 bedroom,: 3 bath brick Rambler, living room with fireplace, central: heat and air, carport, deck, 2r acres with mountain view.:: $119,000. James W. Leake 987-8236 l.. : Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 ■ NANCE (Jyy ASK ABOUT FREE APPRAISAL 540-675-1097 ALAN SAUNDERS Your Local Mortgage Professional LEEPY RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY THE COTTAGE AT LITTLE WASHINGTON: Across from the Yellow Victorian one block from The Inn. An oldfashioned house in an old-fashioned village..front porch, sun D/arcfdnside plumbing, $155,000... LITTLE WASHINGTON: Circa 1896 - Across from The Church and The Inn, residence and I or commercial, heart of pine floors, fireplaces, front porch, sun porch, pretty and great potential, $225,000. Terms... LITTLE WASHINGTON area: Harris Hollow, a creek runs thru it, 3 bedroom rustic home, mt. views from decks, walk to Shen. Nat. Park, jog to The Inn, pristine area, 3.5 acres open, woods, now $105,000... HARRIS HOLLOW: Building lots with'views and river frontage, from $26,000... FIRST SIGN OF SPRING: Guess when Our Town water fountain first flows. Win a free real estate konsultation... ROGER BATCHELDER, Realtor I Owner Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1776 540-937-1776 (Res) ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. AMISSVILLE - 66 acres ideally located just west of the Village - mostly open, gently rolling land suitable for pasture or crops with 2 ponds, peach orchard, barn, stone summer kitchen building, small rental & other farm buildings. Excellent building sites with mountain views. $285,000. WASHINGTON AREA • Charming late 19th century 2 BR, 1 BA frame farmhouse with its pine floors, some exposed beams, large stone FP in kitchen, office, and detached wash house is in need of TLCI The 25 acres offers woods, pasture, orchards, ponds, barn & 2 outbuildings. $185,000. JORDAN RIVER borders this 90 acres located near Flint Hill. All wooded with riding/hiking trails, stream & exceptional hilltop building sites that offer privacy, convenience to Warrenton & I-66, and views! Located in area of fine homes. $270,000. JUST REDUCED - Owner anxious to sell this 12.6 acres on Rt. 729 - land is approx. 1/2 open with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, stream & spring. Priced well below the County assessment - Only $69,000! Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 M WMW. Regency I HOME: 540-937-3029 OFFICE: 540-341-1080 1-800-341-1080 ANNEFURTICK I am having unbelievable activity in snow weather! What does this auger for spring? HAVE • Home with pond......$190,000 : • Riverfront home, pond.$224,850 • Home on 25 acres....$239,000 • One-level brick, 4-car garage...$206,000 • Great horse farm, river.$395,000 • Two-family or retirement home, pool.$298,500 NEED • • Unique home, mountain views, high $2*s to mid $3’s, Rappahannock. HAVE • Land to build on or just er\joy camping out - depending on size of acreage from $2,200 per acre. Call Anne with “needs” or “wants”!