Rappahannock News, February 5, 1997

49th Year, No.6 12 Pages WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1997 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents .-;-7-lAj *fl?/-------: Supervisors Approve Comp Plan By JAN LaVALLEY ) Rappahannock News Staff Writer "I have followed the process as it went along and I think the Planning Commission has done a marvelous job," said Wakefield District resident Bob Dennis of Rappahannock County's Comprehensive Plan which was approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors at Tuesday's Public Hearing. "There are some areas which I wish were more detailed but I do wish you would adopt it," he said. Mr. Dennis went on to add that the county would be well served to figure ways to deal with the issue of waste discharge so it doesn't do any damage to streams in the county. Hampton District Supervisor Mike Massie said,"This is truly a document that comes from the people and we truly -listened to them when we drafted it.” Mark Malik of the Rappahannock League of Environmental Protection said, "1 think this plan is an outstanding framework for addressing future development problems in this county." Despite overwhelming support by county residents in attendance the supervisors had some discussion on some minor errors which needed fine tuning. Most of that discussion centered around Chapter Six - Principle Two, Which addresses the preservation of natural, historic, recreational and scenic values. There was concern that the principle is worded too strongly and could cause problems for people who plan to build on area hillsides and mountain tops and result in restrictions being imposed. Jackson District Supervisor Ron Frazier said, "I think when we make a strong statement like this you have to look at what you're doing. I wonder if it will open us up to too See Supervisors, Page A-6 XMas Trailer, by Rex Slack, is one of many exhibits at the ‘Small’ show at the Middle Street Gallery. The artists’ interpretations of Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan ‘Small’ may be seen through Feb. 23. The Gallery is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 ami. to 6 p.m. See story, Page B-l By CINDY MAHAN R*ppah*nnock Ntws Staff Writer ' The skeleton found in * Shenandoah National Park on Jan. - 26 are those belonging to a male, according to a news release from ttie National Park Service. The remains belonged to a white male, age 30-35,5'6” to 5'8", who was said to be wearing a shortsleeved shirt, long pants and hiking !. ‘toots. The medical examiner’s f rpfftce in Fairfax has as yet been unable to determine the cause and approximate date of death. "Our investigators feel the remains have been there at least several months," ;said Lyn Rothgeb of the Park. She added, "Nothing has been ruled out i at this time.” .She said that nothing indicates that this skeleton is related in any way to the murders of two women in the park last summer. The clothed skeleton was found in a wooded area and no personal belongings, jewelry, weapons or camping gear were found, said Ms. Rothgeb. She added, "There are no persons known to be missing in the park." A nationwide search of missing persons is being started, and they may be able to match a missing persons report with the skeleton through dental records. The skeleton was found 10 miles south of Front Royal, and about one mile west of Skyline Drive, near mile marker 13. Educator/Friend Will Be Missed By JAN LaVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer The community lost a hero this week, a woman who dedicated her life to the education of the children of Rappahannock — Mary Botts Miller Quaintance-Snead. She died Sunday at Overlook Nursing Home. She was the widow of Raymond G. "Dike" Quaintance Jr. and Dr. John R Snead III. Mrs. Snead knew, really knew, virtually every face who passed through the doors of Rappahannock's schools from 1925 to 1977 _ when she retired as principal of Rappahannock County Elementary School, a position she held for 22 years. But Mrs. Snead knew much more about the children of Rappahannock than just their names and faces. She knew whether or not they came from a troubled home, she knew who needed Mary Botts Miller Quaintance-Snead encouragement, whose family needed them to help out on the farm, even who was playing hooky and usually where they could be found by whomever she sent to find them. "She was my teacher," said Charles K. "Pete" Estes, vice chair of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. "She could make the students behave when no one else could." "She was a fine person and well respected by all the students," he said. "I never got in trouble because I knew better and those who did get in trouble didn't do it twice." In an interview with the Rappahannock News in 1991 she said, "The best thing a teacher can do is to go to the home of each child in her class as soon as she can." Mrs. Snead did just that. She took a personal interest in every student she ever had. When she began teaching in Sperryville in 1929, after two years in Arlington following her graduation from Harrisonburg State Teachers College in 1925, the school was both elementary and high school and was located where the Emporium stands today. She began teaching sixth, seventh and eighth grades and coaching girls basketball. In the 15 years she coached girls basketball her teams were undefeated. They did not have a bus to take them to games so she took them in her car. When she became principal of Sperryville Elementary School it was then only a part time job. She still taught seventh grade math, English and physical education. In 1969 she became principal of the new Rappahannock County Elementary School, which was a full time position, and she left the classroom. See Snead, Page A-6 Old Rag Bulletins School Information Information on school closings or Changes in athletic schedules due to winter Weather is available by calling 987-9316 • 4-Wheel Drive Help • The Office of Emergency Services is compiling a list of persons with 4-wheel drive vehicles willing to help in emergency situtations. Persons interested may call 675-2315. At A Glance • School Board, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, RCES library. • Town Council, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday Feb. 12, Town Hall Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) 2 LaValley Named Editor The Rappahannock News and Times Community Newspapers welcomes Jan La Valley as Managing Editor. "We are fortunate indeed to have Mrs. La Valley as managing editor and with her extensive newspaper background we look forward to new and exciting possibilities for the Rappahannock News ," said Executive Editor and General Manager Barbara C. Wayland. Mrs. La Valley is a native of nearby Culpeper County and was former Community Editor for the Culpeper StarExponent. "I am pleased and excited to be here at the Rappahannock News and look forward to meeting all our readers soon," she said. Mrs. LaValley handled public relations and press releases for the Star-Exponent and wrote business, school, agriculture, feature, general news and breaking news stories. In addition, she was responsible for the day to day operation of the newsroom and assigning stories in the See LaValley, Page A-6 Jan La Valley Katzen Agrees With Ban on Bill :rr By SHARON KILPATRICK Kjtppahunaock Ncwi Staff Writer . Jay Katzen, R-31st District, is pleased bill banning the medical use of marijuana in Virginia that he helped sponsor easily passed the House of Delegates 86-13. It now goes to a State Senate committee. He had introduced a bill which was "virtual ly identical" to one prefiled by Del. Bob Marshall. R-Manassas. Since Del. Marshall's bill was on the docket first? that was the bill considered, and when it passed, Del. Katzen name was added as a sponsor, he explained. "1 felt strongly, in view of the testimony of See Katzen, Page A-6 Jenkins Promoted To Superintendent By JAN La VALLEY Rappahannock Neva Staff Writer "I never figured I'd be sitting behind this desk as superintendent," said Ennis Jenkins of his recent promotion to superintendent of the Rappahannock Office for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Mr. Jenkins received his promotion on Dec. 16, 19% and since then has felt the additional weight of responsibility which has fallen on his shoulders. "I'm responsible for — well you name it. It's different than being the supervisor because all the decisions fall to the superintendent. But, I've got three good boss men in Warrenton if I need help with anything — so I am okay." Mr. Jenkins put in for the job after being urged to do so by the men who work for him. "They said they'd help me and all of them seem to be well pleased about it," he said. Mr. Jenkins, who grew up and attended school in Rappahannock, began his career with VDOT on Dec. 1, 1956 after working for a year on the farm. He started as an Ennis Jenkins hourly worker for $.75 per hour. On Sept. 1, 1965 he became a salaried employee with the job of A operator. "1 basically did whatever needed to be done," he said. See Jenkins, Page A-6

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on TUesday, Feb. 5: John E. Britt, kill turkey in closed season, dismissed, $49 cost. David T. Coffey, trespass to hunt, dismissed, $49 cost. Ray Harland Coffey, take doe closed season, $500 replacement fee, $300 suspended, $49 cost, trespass to hunt, $300 suspended, trespass to hunt, $300, $200 suspended, $49 cost. Douglas J. Elkins, trespass to hunt, $300/200 suspended, $49 cost. Donald Lee Fretwell, poss. and transport deer parts, $50/49 cost. George M. Gardner, hunt deer illegally, $50/49 cost. Michael David Hooser, trespass to hunt, dismissed, $49 cost. SandFord Payton; trespass/posted property, dismissed, $49 cost, trespass/posed property, dismissed. Scott Eugene Rohrbaugh, trespass to hunt, $300, $250 suspended, $49 cost. Daniel L. Seely, possess and transport deer parts, $50/49. Goree A. Waugh 3rd, trespass to hunt, dismissed, $49 cost. Jeffrey M. Webber, trespass/posted property, dismissed. Brian Edward Wetcher, trespass to hunt, $300, $250 suspended, $49 cost. Bryan A. White, kill deer in closed season, $500 replacement fee, $100 suspended, $49 cost. Robert A. White, kill deer in closed season, $50/49. Brian Keith Wooddell, kill deer in closed season, $50/49, no hunting license, complied with law. Carson Eastham Menefee, drunk in public, $30/29. Patricia Lee Lawson, fail to appear/contempt court order, continued to June 11. Joseph Arthur Wenk, threaten per sonal injury, continued one year, $500 peace bond. Deborah O. Smith, felony bad check $259.35, continued to March, 11. Everett R. Smith Jr., two cases of bad check, $20.00, continued to March 11. Guy Wesley Merritt Jr., drunk in public, dismissed, fail to comply, show cause, $129 cost, 30 days, 15 days to serve. Brack Edward Brown, 74/55, $57/39. Ricardo Martinez Jr., 48/35, $39/29. William Jessup Ralstin, expired state inspection, $25/29. William E. Simpson, no operator’s licenses, continued. Timothy Charles Sjurseth, 72/55, sent to driver's improvement class, continued to April 8, $29 cost. Rex Kennedy Slack, no county sticker, $25/29. Jason Lee Todaro, 60/45, $45/29. Anthony Edward Clanagan, damage property, dismissed. Elton John Hitt, possess marijuana; possess alcohol under age, continued to 3/4/97. Mary Faith Anderson, 70/55, $45/29; no seat belt, $25. Daniel Matthew Bailey, 71/55, $48/29. Shawn Lee Bates, 68/55, continued to 3/4/97. Jacob M. Beachy, 74/55, DIC 4/5/197; $29. Larry Lavem Bedell, 72/55, $51/29. Kevin E. Carter, no inspection, $25/29. Rhona C. Collins, 78/55, defective equipment, $29 cost. Michael William Garrett, 74/55, $57/29. Kelly Lee Gorsuch, 70/55, $45/39; seat belt violation, $25. County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: Jan. 27: 12:14 p.m., back injury, U.S. 522, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 3:50 p.m., sickcall, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperry ville VRS. Jan. 28: 7:43 a.m„ diabetic. Route 729, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 8:44 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 7:13 p.m., chest pains. Route 641, Flint Hill, Hint Hill VFD. Jan. 30: 9:31 a m., unconscious person, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Jan. 3l: 8:06 chimney fire, Route 647, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Chester Gap VFD and Washington VFD; 1:24 p.m., traffic accident. Route 604, Boston, Castleton VFD and Sperryville VRS; 7:25 p.m., chimney fire, Route 639, Amissville, Amissville VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 10:45 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Washington VFD. Feb. 1: 12:57 p.m., unknown fire, Fauquier County, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 1:11 p.m., brush fire. Route 621, Woodville, Sperryville VFD, Sperry ville VRS and Washington VFD. Feb. 2: 3:52 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office during this past week: Jan. 27: info, gen., U.S. 522, Huntly; parking violation, Town of Washington; cruelty to animals, Route 622, Washington; info, gen., Town of Washington;' info', gen., U.S. 211, Washington; TDO/mental patient. Route 707, Sperryville; stray dog, Route 622, Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; traffic accident, U.s. 211, Amissville; business, Route 231, Sperryville; simple assault. Route 626, Washington; citizen request assist, Route 654, Washington. Jan. 28: family fights. Route 610, Chester Gap; stray dog, U.S. 522, Woodville; seven cases of insufficient funds check, U.S. 211, Amissville; bad checks, U.S. 211, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; misdemeanor theft, Route 645, Amissville; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Sperryville. Jan. 29: extra patrol/welfare check, Route 664, Huntly; larceny/from vehicle, Town of Washington; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Sperry ville; animal emergency. Route 610, Chester Gap; extra patrol/welfare check, Town of Washington; citizen request assist, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; all other larceny, Gay Street, Washington; suspicious incident. Town of Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperry ville. Jan. 30: prowler, U.S. 211, Sperryville;' public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; felony theft, U.S. 211, amissville; extra patrol/welfare check. Route 610, Chester Gap; stray livestock/horses, Route 622, Washington; abandoned vehicle, U.S. 211, Amissville; residence, Route 626, Scrabble; communication buse, Route 626, Washington; citizen request assist, Route 626, Washington. Jan. 31: open door/window, Route 636, Washington; traffic accident, Route 681, Sperryville; animal control free text, Route 626, Castleton; suspicious incident, Route 664, Huntly; traffic accident. Route 604, Boston; stray dog, U.S. 211, Amissville; neighborhood disputes, Route 628, Washington; extortion/threat injure person, U.S. 522, Sperryville; assist other jurisdiction/free text, Amissville; info, gen., Route 707, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 645, Amissville; tabocco violation, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Ben Venue; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville. Feb. 1: suspicious incident, Route 611, amissville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; civil problem, Route 610, Chester Gap; residence, Route 231, Sperryville; parking violation, U.S. 211, Sperryville; noise disturbance, Main Street, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 610, Chester Gap. Feb. 2: open door/window, Route 636, Washington; open door/window, U.S. 211, Washington; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Sperryville; suspicious incident, U.S. 522, Woodville; citizen request assist, Route 610, Chester Gap; citizen request assist, Route 610, Chester Gap; stray dog, Route 626/522, Scrabble; citizen request assist, Town of Washington; public service, U.s. 211, Washington; simple assault. Route 642, Amissville; stranded motorist, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; firing weapon, Route 686, Chester Gap; suspicious incident. Route 622, Washington. Its not iust our patients who lihetne way we operate. A recent nutional study cited Culpeper Memorial as one of the best medical facilities in tbe country. And it gets better. According to tbis study, Culpeper Memorial is one of tbe country s Top 20 urban hospitals with less tban 250 beds. In fact, we re tbe only hospital of our size in \ irginia to mabe tbe Top HX). Yet we re still one of tbe most economical facilities in tbe entire state. In a time when the country's health care system is facing a lot of challenges, C ulpeper Memorial oilers you affordable, high cjuulity health care. ^Vith a full range of inpatient and outpatient services - including diagnostic, medical and surgical services - us well as a variety of educational and support programs. ^\;hen it comes to health care, we re a first class operation. Culpeper Memorial Hospital The Right Shills. Right Here. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Jeff Green at work in his new shop on Route 211. Foreign Auto Repair Opens By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Jeff Green is running a one-man foreign automobile repair shop in Sperryville. Flags flying out in front of Rappahannock Auto Service identify the countries of autos which he works on — Sweden, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, Italy and the U.S. He moved to the U.S. from England in 1988 after visiting here on holiday. While here visiting, he met his present wife, Jessica, they got married back in England, and moved to Flint Hill in 1991. In England, he had been trying to open his own auto repair garage but that didn't come to fruition. He attended college in London to be qualified as a mechanic. After working for a few years at garages in northern Virginia, Mr. Green was able to follow his dream and opened his brand new garage in Sperryville on Dec. 15. He not only designed the building, but helped do the electrical and drywall. Mr. Green specializes in all foreign car repairs, and said he knows. Jaguars the best. Since opening, he has worked mostly on BMW's and Jaguars. He drives a Sterling. Last Friday he had a BMW in the shop on which he had just finished a valve job. Several other foreign autos, finished with their repairs, sat outside in the parking area awaiting their owners. In a comer of the roomy garage sits one of Mr. Green's long-term projects he is doing for an out-of-county customer. He is rebuilding a 1962 Norton motorcycle, for which most parts need to be replaced. He has been able to find some parts from connections in England, but it is a big project to work on in his spare time. The garage is spacious enough to hold four cars and includes two rotary lifts to lift cars in the air. Their design is new within the last three or four years, said Mr. Green, and are much safer than the old style of lift. A CD-ROM, system for his computer will provide him with all the information needed for diagnosis and repair, maintenance, parts and labor, "What is New," and technical management support, ft gives him the service schedule for all vehicles he may be working on. The whole system is updated every three months, and the information is everything that a dealer would have in their service department. Mr. Green feels that his $35 hourly rate for labor is very reasonable for foreign car service, and in keeping with local prices. He said that a dealer he worked for in Fairfax charged $72 an hour for work on Jaguars. Calls to Warrenton and Leesburg foreign car repair garages on Monday revealed they charge from $54 to $56. He recommends oil changes for cars every 3000 miles, and said he will look over the whole car, checking fluids, etc., whenever he does an oil change. He promises to show the customer what needs to be repaired on a car before doing anything. , Rappahannock Auto Service is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is located on U.S. 211 in Sperryville, just west of Mountainside; Market on the same side of the road. The phone number is 9879700. Correction In the firefighting article on page B-l of last week's Rappahannock News, it was mistakenly reported that Bruce Williams, father of teenage firefighter Mike Williams, is with Chester Gap fire and rescue. He is with Flint Hill fire and rescue. Mike Williams runs with both Chester Gap and Flint Hill. * - Yes! Please enter my new subscription to &appaljannock jietos / Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock.$ 19.00/y r. Elsewhere in the U.S.$24.00/yr. NAME; ADDRESS _ ._ C*TY----_STATE_ZIP_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. 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Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Sharon Kilpatrick Rodney Vest, who recently retired as a Virginia Farm Bureau agent for Rappahannock County, with his daughter Patsy Vest Whorton and his wife Josephine. Vest Family Tradition Continues By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer After 26 years as the Farm Bureau agent for Rappahannock County Rodney Vest retired at the end of 1996, but he was able to turn his business over to his daughter Pat Vest Whorton, who has been assisting in the office and selling insurance on her own for 15 years. Mrs. Whorton and her husband live next door to her parents. Mr. Whorton is an inspector for VDOT. The Vests also have a son who lives on the property with his wife and two children. He is a VDOT inspector also. Mr. Vest said he wants his customers to know he appreciates the support they have given him over the past 26 years and to reassure those who do not know it that they will be well served as Mrs. Whorton continues the business. "She’s smarter than I am; she knows more about the business, and, for sure, she's better looking than I am," he said. Josephine Vest, Mr. Vest's wife and secretary, will also continue in the office, at least for a time. "When I get my bags packed, I want her to have hers packed too," Mr. Vest said. They are planning a week or 10day trip in the local area sightseeing and also a 10-day to two-week trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina this summer. Next year they hope to take a longer trip in the west. 'Tve got a couple of fishing poles that need a lot of attention," Mr. Vest said. He added that while he might have neglected fishing to attend to business, "I never did let work get in the way of my hunting too much." Mr. Vest said he had worked two jobs most of his life, working at Safeway and also in a garage for a while, then at Safeway while selling Farm Bureau insurance for many years. In between he served two tours with the U.S. Army, from 1957 to 1959, and then he got called up again for about 10 months during the Berlin Crisis. He retired after 30 years at Safeway to work only as the Farm Bureau agent. Just this week Shannon Swain was hired as a part-time office adviser, a licensed agent she will be able to take care of walk-in business and answer insurance questions over the telephone. Mrs. Whorton said that will free her up to go out and visit clients more. Currently Farm Bureau is promoting a new program for safe teen-aged drivers who have Farm Bureau insurance. A 16 or 17-year old driver can come in and sign up for the program. He will be asked to view a video stressing safe driving, take a test and sign a pledge not to drink and drive, to wear a seat belt and to drive defensively. If he has no tickets for moving violations and no "at fault" accidents for three years, the young driver can earn a $1,000 savings bond. Farm Bureau insurance is only available to Farm Bureau members. Besides providing insurance for its membership the organization lobbies for state and federal laws favorable to the faming industry. Mr. Vest said when he started in the business he had about 100 customers in Rappahannock County, but it has grown to nearly 800 clients now. "It's been a good living, and I've enjoyed it. I met a lot of people, and I want to thank all my clients who have been with me all these years,” he said. Mrs. Whorton added, "People should rest assured they will continue to have the same level of service." Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan The B&B tow truck pulls John Fisher’s Ford up the embankment with help from Mike Atkins and Richie Baldwin. 7< Blue Moon Cafe Presents Thursday DJ Night *******T* Saturday, February 8 Vicky Pratt Keating 8 p.m. Until ? ********* Tuesday Sc Wednesday Special: Buy one large pizza, get medium 1/2 price ********* U.S. 21 I West of Sperryville next to Mountainside Market 540-987-3162 Elizabeth Lee-Harris Wholistic Health Practitioner Massage Therapist ★ since 1974 A ★ Reflexology ★ Deep Muscle Release ★ Physiotherapy ★ Zen Shiatsu ★ Neuro-Linguistic Programming ★ Mind-Body Exercise ★ Evaluation/Consultation ★ Self-Help Programs 30% off on Gift Certificates Classes ~ Lectures ~ Apprenticeship Training Clopton House • Washington, VA By Appt. 540-675-3738 When Flowers Aren't Enough! & Chef Franco & Marcella invite you to a romantic evening of strolling violins & exquisite cuisine on VALENTINE'S DAY &itada/tfr ^ 181 N. Loudoun Street • Winchester, VA (540)667-8006 Reservations Open 7 Days a week Suggested 1 Virginia News L Cigarette Tax Increase Blocked The Senate Finance Committee has blocked a bill that would increase state cigarette taxes by 10 cents a pack during the next four years. Sen. Madison E. Mayre, D-Montgomery, said he offered this bill to raise needed revenue for Virginia instead of trying to cause more problems for soaring tobacco industries in Virginia. At 2.5 cents a pack, Virginia has the lowest state tax on cigarettes in the nation, and the sehator said the equivalent increase each year for the next four years "wouldn’t zap anybody all at once.” Bingo Regulation Generates Proposal The Charitable Gaming Commission has stirred up so much hostility among the state's volunteer bingo organizations that some legislators want to abolish it — especially Sen. H, Russell Potts Jr., R-Winchester. The Senate General Laws Committee passed Potts' bill 9-6, which would give the commission its final breath on June 30, 1999. Bingo game operators from Winchester stood in unison and applauded Potts fiery speech. They say the commission’s extensive paperwork and fee cuts into their fund-raising efforts. Immediately following the committee's approval of Pott^bil.l, Charles J. Colgan, D-Prince William, sponsored a bill giving the commission the same 1999 ending date but providing for a renewal of the commission pending a favorable review until the 1999 General Assembly. Colgan's bill passed 13-2. Michael E. Thomas, the state secretary of administration, said he thinks many of the concerns are unrelated to the commission, suggesting that the General Assembly could address many complaints about the commission's work. Charitable bingo and raffle games could be returned to local governments if the 7-month-old commission were abolished. But many lawmakers are wary of doing this since the legislature established the seven-member commission after a two-year study found some game operators skimming profits and inflating rents charged to charitable organizations. Figures presented to the legislators were that more than 2,000 organizations sponsoring bingo collect some $250 million a year. Fingerprints for Gun Permit a Possibility A bill requiring localities to check fingerprints of applicants seeking a concealed-weapons permit sailed through the Senate 27-10. The Federal Bureau of Investigation had told Gov. George Allen that it would not make its fingerprint records available unless the state required fingerprint checks, so senators said they had little choice. Sen. Joseph V. Gartlan Jr., D-Fairfax, sponsor of the bill, said some localities already are requiring fingerprints, while other are not. Property Tax Reduction Dead for This Year A measure to reduce the personal property tax has been killed at least for this General Assembly session. Instead, Sen. Charles J. Colgan, D-Manassas, has proposed that a study commission be formed to examine the matter. "This will wipe the frown off the faces of the localities," he said. While reducing the property tax is a popular idea, the problem of equitably replacing equitable revenues ultimately mixed the concept. Colgan said counties receive 15.6 percent of their revenue from the tax, while cities gamer 13 percent and towns 5 percent. Even though a 1-and-a-half-cent increase in the state sales tax was proposed to cover reduction in property tax revenue, Sen. Kevin G. Miller, R-Harrisonburg, said distributing the extra money from the sales tax would be unfair because of the differing property tax rates across the state. Three Wrecks/One Minor Injury By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Two car wrecks took place within an hour of each other on Tuesday morning. The first one happened at 7:50 a.m. on U.S. 211, 1/2 mile east of Route 729 near Castleton. Jeannette Edwards, 33, of Washington, was driving a 1991 Ford pickup eastbound when a deer leaped off a bank and landed on the front of the truck. The deer went through the windshield, landing on the driver. Va. State Trooper C.A. Moore said that Ms. Edwards was not injured, but the deer caused an estimated $3000 damage to the truck. 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Onion Rings John Fisher, 48, was driving east on U.S. 211 in a 1994 Ford Escort, about two miles west of Country Manor in Sperry ville, when he hit a patch of ice and slid off the right side of the road over an embankment. Mr. Fisher said that there was ice on the top of the mountain, then it was clear, and when he came around a turn he started sliding and could not stop. He was not injured. The car was turned over on its right side over the bank, and was pulled out by a tow truck from B & B in Sperryville. It appeared to have minor damage. Trooper W.A. Sumner investigated the accident. Last Friday, Melvin R. Atkins, 20, of Sperryville, was charged with reck less driving—failing to maintain control, following a wreck on Route 604 in Sperryville. According to Trooper Sumner's report, Mr. Atkins was travelling south on Route 604, two miles south of U.S. 522, when he lost control of his 1991 Honda, ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree. He suffered minor injuries but the Honda was deemed a total loss. Last Friday night about 10:45, Franklin Wayne Houser, 23, of Rixeyville was charged by Trooper C.A. Moore with driving under the influence following an accident on U.S. 211 near Ben Venue. According See Wrecks, Page A-6 f^usfr Kiver (gallery pne American draft and /\rt Winter 5ale - off books, cornhusk dolls, and selected items 507-A Main Street • Washington, VA 22747 • (?+o) d75-l Hours: Mon. - T*hur5., IO a m. -5 p.m. • fVi. &• 5at., IO a m. -6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Welcomes Robert C. Meltvedt, Jr., M.D. General Surgeon Providing surgical services including: ❖ General abdominal surgery ❖ Laparoscopic surgery ❖ Endoscopy ❖ Trauma surgery ❖ Vasectomies ❖ Breast surgery 1077 N. Shenandoah Ave., Suite A, Front Royal, VA mil all (540) 635-1652 to schedul an appointment _

-—ftappafjannocfe JietoSEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValley, Managing Editor Ann Brown, Wanda Snead Sharon Kilpatrick, Staff Writer Account Executives Cindy Mahan, Staff Writer/Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock County $24 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to I960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations ft WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1997 Editorials Let's Hear From You Being'new to a community, even when you've been aware of events transpiring there, requires one to proceed with some caution in determining the lay of the land — so to speak. The citizens of Rappahannock — all of you — are asked tg make your views and opinions, ideas and notions, known to this newspaper. This is your paper. It serves this county and its people. Its purpose is to report the news here and from surrounding counties as it pertains to events here. Therefore it is necessary to know what you think, what you expect and want to know and what other features you would like to see included in the future. 0 Commit your thoughts to paper and send them in or drop by the office on Main St. in Washington, Va. and voice them verbally. Let's hear what you're thinking. Her Lessons Live on Everyone was saddened by the loss this week of a great lady _ Mary Botts Miller Quaintance Snead. Those who did not know her knew of her. Those who were fortunate enough to know her were the better for it. Mrs. Snead was a lifelong educator but her lessons went far beyond regular classroom fare. She taught lessons for life. Those she taught were forever influenced by her message. Her example is one that teachers today could greatly benefit from. She always went the extra mile to learn about her students' lives and try to make a difference _ and she succeeded. Perhaps the gre°* st tribute to her is the lasting impression she has made on the lives she touched. Those impressions and lessons learned will live on in "her children's " children and very probably beyond. mm QE CHANGE or, ££ "IT TAKES A Bl£ "A" TO BREAK THMIEWS." Letters to the Editor silk Committee Says Thanks To Participants To the Editor. The Julia E. Boddie Scholarship Committee would like to thank everyone who participated in the sixth annual Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration Jan. 19. 1997. Thanks to Mrs. Wendy Weinberg for the use of the Theatre in Washington. Va. Thanks also to Mr. Robert Weinberg for his most informative speech. Thanks to all who took parts in the skit created and directed by Nan Butler Roberts. "Martin L. King Jr. 39 Years in Retrospective." Cast: Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. King Jr. — Pastor and Mrs. Charles Wormley; Rev. and Mrs. Martin L. King Sr. — Dea. and Mrs. Charle’s Roy; Young Martin Luther King — Willie Shanks; School Officials — Dorothy Butler and Pastor Grant. Children of Dr. and Mrs. King — Tara Myers. Brook Myers. Brandon Myers and Khalil Abu Roman. Soloist — Marie Davis-Roman, Edna Shanks. Mourners — Joann Frye, Barbara Shanks, Linda Boddie and Mary Groves. Writers — Edna Shanks, Sharron Boddie and Shirley Grant. Master of Ceremonies and Narrator — Col (R) Samuel Glasker. Thanks also to the Promise Land Baptist Church Young Adult Chorus and Bro. David Clanagan for providing the music. Special thanks to Pastor John Pendleton for his most fervent prayer. Most of all we would like to thank the community for your attendance to make this another Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration another grand success. The Julia E. Boddie Scholarship Committee Lillian F. Aylor, President Dorothy C. Butler, Vice President Jennifer Gray, Secretary Marie B. Davis, Treasurer Parents Should Ensure Quality Education To the Editor: It's beginning to look as though there might be another big increase in property taxes this year to finance Rappahannock County school. I think most people agree that the primary goal of schools should be giving children a quality education. There are many ways to accomplish this without spending an additional dime. Here are some suggestions: 1. Parents must demand that teachers assign more homework. Parents who are serious about getting a quality education for their children should attend the next PTA meeting and demand that their children be given more homework. If your high school student isn't spending at least two hours each night doing homework, your child is being shortchanged. Small homework assignments should start being given in the first grade. , Children need to be taught by their teachers how to organize their assign ments and come prepared for class. It doesn't come naturally. 2. Don't use children as guinea pigs by using untested educational fads: Teach phonics, not whole language. Rappahannock County schools should teach children to read and write using the proven phonics method. It is well-documented that Whole Language training doesn't work by itself. Phonics does. 3. Set a goal that at least 90 percent of classroom time will be used for academic subjects. You would be amazed at how little is spent on academic subjects during the school day. Some people estimate that only 40 percent of school time nationwide is spent on academics. 4. Don't write off students. Insist that every student be trained to attend college. Virtually every Rappahannock student is capable of attending and graduating from college. It is in the best, personal economic interest of all students that they choose a path toward college. Nearly half of the top 20 percent of income earners graduate from college. In 1993, median family income of households headed by someone with a professional degree was $87,666. It dropped to $51,480 for an undergraduate degree, $28,700 for a high school diploma, and $16,067 for high school dropouts. Teachers who send the signal that "you're not college material" are crippling children academically and economically for the rest of their lives. If. you expect mediocrity, you'll get it. If you expect the best, you'll be pleasantly surprised more often than not. 5. Teach students how to study for success. Too many Rappahannock graduates go to college and never graduate because they aren't prepared for the heavy workload. My guess is that 75 percent to 90 percent of Rappahannock students who are admitted to college never graduate. The sad truth is that many of them had it too easy in high school. Prepared students with rigorous academic training in high school so that they can succeed in college and graduate. 6. Stop thinking that today's public schools resemble the school you attended years ago. They don't. Dr. Gangel said in his 1996 high school commencement address that 90 percent of what those students learned in school will be obsolete in two years. Those were his words, not mine. If that's true, perhaps the curriculum should be changed to emphasize only skills such as grammar, reading, composition, math, history, foreign language and science that last a lifetime. Otherwise, students are being cheated out of their education. 7. Insist on an atmosphere of respect in school. Children are going to put each other down and destroy personal initiative unless a policy of respect is Strictly enforced. The wrong use of words, by students and teachers, can be defeating and crippling. Learning will not be successful in schools resembling what happens on The Simpsons, Roseanne and Married With Children. 8. Give each students an opportunity to earn a college scholarship. Who says students must take four years to finish high school? Some could complete the requirements in three years, some in two years. Here's how you can give students an incentive to work hard and develop a school culture that rewards academic success: Offer a scholarship equal to what the school would spend in one year (approximately $6,000) to students who complete the requirements in three years, and maintain an average of B or higher. Then, if students complete the high school requirements in two years, they can get a double scholarship. It would be equal to what taxpayers would have spent for the two years of high school (approximately $12,000). 9. Every child, from third grade and up, should be required to take final exams. If it's worth teaching a subject for nine months, it's worth making children accountable for what they have learned. Get them into the habit of studying and reviewing material by requiring each one to take a final exam in each subject. No exceptions for high grade averages. This list of no-additional-cost methods of providing students with a quality education isn’t complete. I'm sure others can add to this list and I encourage them to do so. WALTER LONGYEAR Washington Watch Those Flapdoodles To the Editor: Possessing what I think is the best looking flapdoodle in southern Rappahannock County, I am sorely tempted to show it off for the world to admire. It is truly beautiful, I love it very much and the fresh open air always does it good. But alas three things restrain my enthusiasm. First, my Mommy told me it was bad manners to show off my flapdoodle in public. Then, as I grew up, I learned that not everyone might think it was a beautiful sight to behold and some people might think it was a beautiful sight to behold and some people might even be offended by it. Thirdly, I think there is even a law against it now. I would be committing the sin of exhibitionism, with confiscation visited on the unrepentant. I am sure the person with the big white flapdoodle grinning at me from the top of Pickerel Ridge, specially scraped clean for an unrestricted view as I drive down 211 from Sperryville to Washington, thinks I should be honored to witness such a work of art. But actually. I'm a bit prudish, and really don't like tljp unrestricted view. Your Mommy should have told you better! JOHN KISER Slate Mills Our Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan A farm in Gid Brown Hollow provides a scenic view of the mountains. Old Dominion Politics _v • By JOHN GOOLRICK And what has been so far the biggest story of the 1997 Virginia General Assembly meeting, one that has attracted the attention of the national media? You guessed it. The state song and its retirement. 'Carry Me Back to Old Virginia,' appears headed for emeritus status. It is probably all for the best for while the song's melody is hauntingly beautiful, all efforts to clean up its racially offensive lyrics over the years have failed. As former Governor Douglas Wilder has pointed out, the song's words on their face appear to be preposterous. A freed slave is longing for the days of working day after day in fields of yellow corn for ole massa.' And Virginia is where his 'heart am longed to go.' And yet the song's author, James A. Bland, who wrote it in 1878, did so after a former slave, Mrs. Scotta Johnson, came to his home in Washington one day and started talking about her love of Virginia. Bland, a black man who wrote songs and performed in minstrel shows, earned handsome royalties off the song. He later spent 20 years in Europe before returning to America and dying at age 57 in 1911. The song was not adopted as Virginia's official anthem until 1940. Any efforts to sanitize the lyrics should have been made then, but it was an entirely different age. 1 can recall singing the song while in elementary school, paying little heed in those days to its words. I was covering the legislature when Wilder, in the early 1970s, railed against the song and in years since then there have been a number of legislative efforts to make it acceptable. For several years, my friend Tom Moncure of Stafford, then a member of the House of Delegates, stirred the pot with bills to that effect, all of which were eventually shelved. If 'Carry Me Back' is retired, as seems likely at this writing, a special commission will probably be established to come up with a new state song. In the past a number of alternative songs have been advanced, but I haven't heard one yet that seems appropriate. For instance, Jimmy Dean's suggested new song is good but it is also country and Virginia's song won't be accepted if it has country or rock overtones. Indeed, it must sound as if it could have been written in the 19th century, must gracefully reflect on the state's beauty and must be correct by state standards of the late 1990s. So far as I can tell, James Bland never set foot in Virginia, but he was a person of great distinction and talent living in an era where there were few alternatives for black entertainers but performing in minstrel shows which were racially degrading. Since we are consigning Bland's song about Virginia to oblivion, we should not at the same time forget the man who wrote it. I propose that a resolution be introduced in the General Assembly to make Bland an honorary citizen of Virginia. An official plaque to that effect should be placed at his grave with a simple notation that he was the author of the song, 'Carry Me Back To Ole Virginny.' History would be well-served by such a gesture. Meanwhile, I look forward to the time when the state will again have a song that can be played in public and will be inspirational in nature, a song that unites instead of dividing Virginians. We need a song that is worthy of our heritage and worthy of our future. John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own. The Time Machine From the Rappahannock News back when : 1 25 Years Ago Thursday, February 3, 1972 The Rappahannock Polo Team will play against the Valley Forge (Pa.) Alumni All Stars in the indoor arena at Valley Forge, on Feb. 13. Amissville Troop 50, Boy Scouts of America, participated in the Klondike Derby held at the KOA facility in Front Royal Saturday and Sunday. Members of the Arts and Crafts Group that meets at Cab Inn in Sperryville every second and third Tuesday of the month are busy constructing a Crazy Quilt.

Varsity land JV Fall to Brentsville By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Two games into their district schedule Rappahannock’s varsity and JV have one win-one loss records. Both teams lost to Brentsville Friday after victories over Manassas Park earlier in the week. Varsity Coach Eugene Baltimore said at this point his goal is to host one of the games in the district tournament. The first and second place teams will host games. Brentsville appears to be headed for the number one spot, and Rappahannock is vying with George Mason for second place in the district. One disadvantage for the Panthers is that they must finish with three road games. Before starting their Bull Run District schedule, both teams lost to Madison in away games. Coach Baltimore noted that the trip to Madison was for the first game in three weeks, "and it showed. We were sluggish. Every aspect of the game was terrible." Jeff Atkins had 14 points in the 60-42 loss. Against Manassas Park, Coach Baltimore said his team "came out and played aggressive basketball. Our press did them in." Coach Baltimore said his Panther squad "outplayed and out hustled" Manassas Park, but he was not satisfied with the team's rehnnndino Jeff Atkins had 20 points as the Panthers won 74-46. For a portion of Friday night's game with Brentsville, it looked like the RCHS team could be competitive. Although Brentsville got out to a large early lead, the Panthers scrambled back and were down only two points 29-27 at half time. However, Brentsville pulled steadily further ahead in the second half and won 67-52. Coach Baltimore notes that Brentsville plays a very difficult schedule, mostly against AA teams, but he had hopes his team could compete. "We let them take the game to us, and we fell behind the first quarter," he said. "In the second quarter we began taking the game to Brentsville. If they [the Panthers] had played the whole game like the, second quarter, we would have had a chance of winning, but we just didn't do it.” He praised both Jeff Atkins with 24 points and Jason Baldwin with 14. "They played an exceptional game,” Coach Baltimore said. "They hustled their butts on both ends of the floor, if we'd had the same effort out of everybody, we would have been fine." He also praised Jon Digges for his effort off the bench. He said the team would have to put the loss to Brentsville behind them and concentrate on the rest of the schedule. A pep bus will be available to take fans to the game at Manassas Park Friday. JV Coach Jason Gochenour said his plan playing against Madison was to handle Madison's full-court pressure and play a slow tempo game, and his team did that successfully in the first half. "We played good defense. Wrestlers Getting Ready By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock New* SUIT Writer The RCHS wrestling team is getting ready for a tournament with 20 other teams to be held at Hylton High School near Woodbridge this Saturday. In that meet, said Coach Paul Paratore, each wrestler will have the opportunity to wrestle three or four time. He said that his team has only wrestled for one year, and he sees them becoming very competitive in another two or three years. "For a first year program I have nothing but praise for these kids," he said. The RCHS wrestlers have been going up against established teams, with kids who may have started wrestling in middle school, like the Brentsville team. In a meet with Strasburg last Wednesday, RCHS scored 47 to Strasburg's 92. In a regular match, there are 13 weight classes with a maximum score of six for each match, for a total of 78 points. With Strasburg, however* there were extra matches which accounted for the higher scores. Five wrestlers had pins that night — Chad Heddleston, Mark Komar, Tommy Baldwin, Thomas Lee and Willie t Collins. Chad won both his matches, 1 and Jason Kuykendall and Adam f; Rogers each won one and lost one. | This Saturday's meet begins at 8 # m. The last wrestling meet for the seaf’tfon will be held at Randolph Macon % Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 11. We rebounded well, and didn’t give them second chances." The JV team went into halftime only down 15-14. But in the second half Madison switched to half court pressure, and did a better job. "We made turnovers, and Madison made shots and pulled away," Coach Gochenour said of the 43-28 loss. "As a whole I was impressed with a good effort to hold Madison to 43 points. They are the best team we played, and we stayed close and made the game competitive. Our guys made a great effort.” Alex Baumgardner led the team with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Chris Sealock had 8 points and 7 rebounds. Against Manassas- P^rk, the JV squad played a sluggish first half, Coach Gochenour said. "We weren't into it; I don't know if it was because we were rusty and the lack of practice, but we missed easy shots and gave them easy shots." However, RCHS led by 12 points at half time and pulled away in the third quarter. By the fourth quarter all the players had a chance to come into the game. "Chris Sause and Chris Dennis did a good job off the bench," Coach Gochenour said of the 45-14 victory. B.J. Christian led the scoring with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Alex Baumgardner had 6 points and 10 rebounds.' ' The JV played an exciting game with Brentsville. The two teams traded the lead back and forth, but Brentsville had a 17-11 lead at the end of the first See Teams, Page A-6 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Chris Sealock, left, pushes toward the basket in the JV game with Brentsville on Jan. 31 at RCHS. Jr. Panthers Lose to Strasburg By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Sixth and seventh graders from the elementary school were noisily present Friday when the mostly 8th grade Junior Panthers lost to the Strasburg Rams 70-39. In spite of the loss. Coach Reed Gillespie said, "That was the best game we've played." Mark Wharton was the Panther's high scorer. The elementary school students were present as part of an "Incentive Program" that was introduced this year. Assistant principal Richard Smith said about 85 percent of the sixth and seventh graders have signed up for the program. Those in the program are students whose parents have agreed they can be kept after school if their behavior requires it. In exchange if they "follow the rules" and their behavior does not require any after-school detention, they get to attend a party at the end of every four we£ks. This was the second time their "party" had involved attending a Junior Panther game, Mr. Smith said. Another party included a "menu day," in which they could choose between line dancing and "smash ball" indoors or softball and soccer outside. Out of 150 students, only four were not invited to attend Friday's game, Mr. Smith explained. All the sixth and seventh-grade teachers and many of the "enrichment teachers" were also at the game. One sixth Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE t5 Tues.. 1;3C o.m. Every Mow in add-on to our regular sales on m 2' Tuesday©* eacn mow, m wfl nav® a . State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale-Cone km menta Welcome For further information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt 55 grade teacher commented that Friday's game was not as exciting as the earlier game which had a much closer score. Bankrupt? Repossession? Bad Credit? Shaky Credit? No Credit? 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For varsity Coach Laura Conklin the loss to Brentsville was aggravating since her squad had defeated the Tigers three times in tournament play. All games with Brentsville have been close, and Thursday's meeting was no exception. Brentsville came away with 15-13, and 16-14 wins. "It was very close, a great match,” she said. Wednesday the varsity defeated George Mason 15-7 and 15-6. That pleased Coach Conklin who noted that her girls "hadn't practiced for about a week before that match." Of Monday's 15-7, 15-11 win over Manassas Park, Coach Conklin said, "I think they're playing well considering we haven't had a lot of practice See Volleyball, Page A-6 Office Location Valley Internal Medicine 50 Memorial Drive Suite C Luray,VA 22835 Phone 540-743-6558 D. 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Burning Laws To Take Effect Virginia’s 4 p.m. Burning Law will go into effect on Feb. 15. In brief, the 4 p.m. Burning Law states: No burning before 4 p.m. from Feb. 15 through April 30 of each year, if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of woodland, brushland, or fields containing dry grass or other flammable material. On the recommendation of the Virginia Department of Forestry, the dates were changed by the General Assembly in 1996 to allow the law to go into effect earlier in the spring. The traditional dates had been from March 1 to May 15. Forest fire records indicate that, on a 20 year1 average, 60 percent more fires occur, and 75 percent more acreage is burned in February thank in May. The leading cause of forest fires in Virginia continues to be debris burning. The shift in the effective dates of the 4 p.m. Burning Law will regulate debris burning during periods of higher fire danger. The 4 p.m. Burning Law is one of the most effective tools used in the prevention of forest fires. Burning Law is in effect from Feb. 15 through April 30. For more information call 948-5341. ► Teams From Page A-5 time. I’m glad they're pulling together as a team and working hard." The Panther squad ran off five straight points in the first^game with Courtney Mauro serving to take an 83 lead. The team got three more points on serves by Nancie Gallegos and lead 11-3. After that the serve switched back and forth several times, while Manassas Park picked up four points and the Panthers added two, Fran Overdorf served up the final two points. In the second game Courtney again picked up a pack of points to give the Panthers an 11-3 lead. Manassas Park wouldn’t quit however, and the Panthers had a hard time getting the additional four points for the win. The JV has had similar success, but they managed to take Brentsville to three games before the Tigers got their win 15-12,4-15, 16-14. Coach Heidi Maeyer said she was very pleased with the way her girls played in that match although "it was a heartbreaker." She said her squad had played flawlessly in the second game to get that win. In the third game Brentsville enjoyed a 14-9 lead, but the Panthers fought back to a 14-14 tie before losing 16-14. "I felt better about the way they played even though we lost," Coach Maeyer said. "They played up to their potential." A day earlier they defeated George Mason 15-10, 15-9. Coach Maeyer said Lauren Sharp won 10 straight points serving underhanded in the second game. In the first game Rebekah Letsen had four points, and Janice Wilson and Alice Gentry had five each. There Was nothing to worry about in Monday night’s domination of Manassas Park 15-2, 15-4'. The teams will face George Mason at home Thursday and Brentsville at home next Monday. ► Volleyball From Page A-5 half. The Panthers cut the lead to one point in the third quarter, but ended the quarter down by three points at 24-21. The Panthers kept coming back in the final quarter, but eventually Brentsville got the upper hand and won 38-32. "We played really well tonight," Coach Gochenour said following the game. He said offensive rebounds enabled his team to stay with the Tigers, but a couple of turnovers in the fourth quarter allowed Brentsville to make easy baskets. "We made a good run at them in the end. and we held them to 38 points, and they’re a very good JV ball team," he said. v He said Alex Baumgardner "played an outstanding ball game." He had 14 points and 9 rebounds. Chris Sealock had 11 points, three steals and 6 rebounds. ► Supervisors From Page A-l many restrictions in the future. Development on ridge tops has come under criticism but if you don't build onk hill in Rappahannock where do you build?" Mr. Massie said, "I think if you put it to a vote four out of five people would vote to stop the rape and pillage of the mountain tops. The overwhelming majority of people here feel very strongly and we're not going to take rights away, from people, but we should address issues we can such as safety, erosion control, sediment - and make changes. We want to do the right thing and we want to make sure it’s written properly. We'll work on it until we get it right." The final motion, which was approved, was to add Chris Parrish of the Stonewall Hawthorne District to the list of assessors. The other assessors had been approved at the afternoon session of the board. They were, Tom Junk from the Piedmont District, Amy Hitt from the Jackson District, Bob Dennis from the Wakefield District and Fanning Baumgardner from the Hampton District. In executive session the board had discussed the acquisition of real property for public purposes. The Anderson property, for which it has been negotiating for some time, require an adjustment of a strip of land which amounts to 17.102 acres. It was decided to adopt the motion to resurvey the land taking into account the proper adjustment in order to move ahead toward the purchase of the property. Superintendent of Rappahannock County Public Schools David M. Gangel spoke briefly to the supervisors at the afternoon session to bring the board up to date on the school water situation and the possibility of the county working with the school system to contract a performance contractor for the purpose of assessing ways to lower the cost of operations at the schools. Gangel said there have been new controls put on the elementary school water system and the water was chlorinated over the weekend. He added that the water was to be checked Tuesday and then chlorinated again. After that he will be checking with the Board of Health as to the condition of the water. He also said the cost of a regular chlorination process has been worked into the school budget at about $3,000 per school. The board agreed to consider reasons for having a performance contractor come in to advise the schools on such issues as a boiler replacement at the high school and upgrading the lights and windows to save on energy costs. However it decided to defer to the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors on the issue of develop ment at Clevenger's Comer and then follow their lead. The board approved a motion to coordinate meeting times, dates and candidates for the position of Animal Warden. Supervisors Charles K. "Pete” Estes and Robert Anderson along with County Administrator John McCarthy will interview the candidates. • Charles Resnick of the Virginia Department of Transportation's Secondary Road Division spoke to the supervisors on the issue of secondary roads. The state has 47,000 tniles of secondary roads, 10,000 oT«tyhich are unpaved. "The roads with which we are concerned are paved roads which we don’t want widened to the 50 foot standard," said Mr. McCarthy. "How does VDOT feel about working with existing roads without bringing them to the state standard?" Mr. Resnick said that in all cases VDOT has had to get an additional right of way but the standards for restoration of a road are different from the regular standard for building a new road. The road is evaluated in the field an a decision is made from the standpoint of traffic patterns, environmental concerns, safety, width, base and probable impact on the road. Richie Burke presented the fire and rescue bills and they were approved for reimbursement. Most of the money spent was for maintenance on the trucks. Mr. McCarthy advised the board on the General Assembly updates and the motion was made to approve the regular meeting times for the board, the yearly approval of which is according to code. The times remain the same. Correspondence was discussed and Mr. Estes will represent the board at the Planning District Commission meeting since BOS Chairman Hubert S. Gilkey will be unable to attend due to a prior commitment. It was also decide that Mr. McCarthy will draft a letter of endorsement to the RappahannockRapidan Planning District Commission in favor of the RRPDC applying for grant monies from the Regional Competitiveness Act. "The grant money may help create jobs in the region which people in our area can take advantage of," said Mr. Frazier. The board also felt that Rappahannock should be on the Pave in Place Proposal which Loudoun County made to the General Assembly. Mr. McCarthy said he would inquire about additional information on the bills status from Delegate Jay Katzen, (R-31st). The minutes of the January meeting and building permits were approved and the accounts were approved with the addition of a little over $3,000 for added roof repair costs for the Commissioner of Revenue building. The costs went over original estimates of $10,500 due to added masonry repair costs. The final cost for roof repair was $13,637. ► Wrecks From Page A-3 to Trooper Moore, Mr. Houser was driving a 1978 Toyota pickup when he ran off the road and struck an embankment. The truck suffered about $200 damage. Bud Corder, 55, of Washington, was charged on Jan. 27 by his wife for assaulting her. Virginia Corder said that her husband had struck her twice and tried to choke her, according to Major Rick MacWelch of the Sheriffs Office. Last Thursday, Debbie Settle of Sperryville reported that there had been a prowler at her house about 4:45 a.m., trying to open her back door. April Decker of Amissville reported last Thursday that two rings, one valued at $3600 and another at $8000 were missing from her purse. Everyong Can Shop Co-op. Co-op Horse Health Sale February 6th - 22 nd • Iodine - Gallon....$17.20 • Blue Kote Spray - 5 oz. ....$4.20 • Alcohol - Gallon... .$6.45 • Absorbine LinimentGallon..$36.00 • Absorbine Liniment - 16 oz. $6.00 • DMSO - Gallon.$28.00 • Vertolin - Gallon...$19.95 • Epsom Salt - 4 lb.$2.65 • Red Cell - Gallon.$19.95 • Pine Oil - Gallon.$18.50 • Quictex Tubs - 30 oz..$13.50 • Fleets.$1.00 • Com Oil - Gallon..$7.95 • Enflmx -1.2 lb.$37.40 • Shur-Hoof - Gallon.$18.50 • Show Sheen - Gallon.$22.50 • Quic Silver -1/2 gallon. . .$18.95 • Equimectrin.$9.99 • Zimecterin.. $10.99 • Safe-guard Horse.$4.99 • Strongid Paste.$7.69 • Strongid C.$45.99 • Vetrap......$1.95 • Pine Wood Shavings....$3.75 • 4'x6' Stall Mats...$45.00 • D-Con-12 oz.$4.75 All Vita-Flex Products (In-Stock) - 10% off Tack Cleaning Supplies - 10% off Horse Health Supplements (Showroom Only) - 10% off Leads/Halters/Brushes - 10% off Winter Clothes & Gloves (In Stock) - 15% off Rubbermaid Flat Back Buckets - 15% off All Pacemaker Feeds - 50C Off Regular Price _ Shampoo - 70% Off REMINGTON 540-439-3254 WARRENTON 540-347-7100 CULPEPER 540-826-2200 MARSHALL 540-364-1533 RAPPAHANNOCK 540-987-8555 Everyone Can Shop Co-op. ► Katzen From Page A-l Dr. Dupont and Gen. McCaffrey, that we needed to get this off the books," Del. Katzen said Saturday in a telephone interview. There were only eight cases in the entire country of people who had permits to smoke marijuana as a drug, Del. Katzen said. He added that the committee which considered the bill had a letter from former Drug Czar Dr. Dupont that "smoke marijuana had no properties ' not available in other pharmaceuticals, including marinol [the drug form of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana].” He said that the bill to repeal authorizing medical uses of smoked marijuana in Virginia had the support of the American Cancer Society, the American Medical Association, the National Multiple Sclerosis Association, The American Academy of Opthamology, and the National Eye Institute. Del. Katzen said testimony' the committee heard indicated research had "determined THC [in smoked marijuana] was so unstable, its value cannot be predicted from one smoke to (he next. The hope that it would be good medicine is outdated," he said. "It has no properties to assist in glaucoma or cancer. If I thought it was the only way to relieve suffering, I would not have supported the bill." He said getting the bill allowing the use of smoked marijuana off the books was necessary because "allowing it sends the wrong message to young people, that marijuana helps." In other matters, Del. Katzen said the budget amendment to increase state aid for Rappahannock's schools is in the appropriations committee, and he is continuing to work to get this additional help for county schools. He said work in this session of the General Assembly , has been very heavy with committee meetings and legislative sessions taking up most of his days and evenings. He had a full schedule of committee meetings Saturday. He said he has been concentrating on his legislative duties in Richmond and letting his Warrenton office handle his campaign for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. He was pleased to learn last week that RCHS senior Nancie Gallegos has been hired part time to work on the campaign. ► La Valley From Page A-l absence of the editor. She also has a background in military intelligence and linguistics, business management and advertising sales. She and her husband, Larry, have three children, Seth, Amanda and Taylor. They are currently attempting to sell their home and plan on moving to Rappahannock or Fauquier County. Rappahannock County High School Honor Roll 1996-1997 Brought to you courtesy of Rappahannock National Bank THIRD ADVISORY ALL "A" HONOR ROLL Seniors Marie Andreoni John Arnold Carissa Dermis Melissa Dawn Dodson Keirsten Ken Korbinian Lindemann Tanya Lockhart Anna Metcalfe Juniors None Sophomores John Capuria Emily Sims Jennifer Thomas Freshmen Jami Gillis Crystal Grigsby Berkeley Hobson Mary Lainie Morgan Sandra Oliver Frank Paratore Eighth Qraders Christopher Payne Amanda Sims Amber Welch "A-B" HONOR ROLL Seniors Stacy Atkins Adam Bouffard Adriana Briceno Dawn Havstad Kristi Hudson Celena Landry Johanna Linnoaho Nicole Magee Eve Proper Eric Smith Tracey Thomas Griffin Ward Jennifer Woodard Kathryn Zindel Juniors Jason Baldwin Sabrina Carter Melissa Gatewood Brock Hermansen Andrew Inglis Stephanie Kestner Tiffany Keys Jessica Lawyer Crystal Leake Courtney Mauro Katy Paratore Stacey Payne Nikki Rustic Milton John Switzer Autumn Wellemeyer Melissa Zim Sophomores Thomas Baldwin Jessica Gheen Crystal Mills Erin Platt Claire Schadler Lauren Sharp Adam Starks Jillian Waters Amanda Welch Braden Wolfe Freshmen Summer Alexander Kyla Andreoni Crystal Fincham Samantha Frazier Amy Freeborn Victor Heggan Kathryn May Rebecca Metcalfe Ryland Pace Katrina Smoot Kathryn Wilson Michelle Woodard Laura Beth Yowell Eighth (/readers Dana Caldwell Steven Clark Colin Nichols Jeffrey Simeon Colin Treanor Jennifer Waters FIRST SEMESTER ALL "A" HONOR ROLL Seniors Mane Andreoni Melissa Dawn Dodson Korbinian Lindemann Juniors Brock Hermansen Sophomores Emily Sims Jennifer Thomas Freshmen Jami Gillis Crystal Gngsby Berkeley Hobson Mary Lamie Morgan Sandra Oliver Frank Paratore Eighth Qraders Steven Clark Christopher Payne Amanda Sims "A-B" HONOR ROLL Seniors John Arnold Stacy Atkins Adam Boutfard Cartssa Dennis Nathan Flinchum Dawn Havstad , Keirsten Kerr Tonja Lockhart Allison Lofton Anna Metcalfe Julius Norwood Eve Proper Eric Smith Dana Ashley Vandiver Jennifer Woodard Kathryn Zindel Juniors Timothy Deal Jonas Hallum Andrew Inglis Tiffany Keys Jamie LaFollette Jessica Lawyer Crystal Leake Courtney Mauro Katy Paratore Stacey Payne Milton John Switzer Melissa Zim Sophomores Thomas Baldwin JohnCapuria Steven Frazier Robyn Kaye Crystal Mills Claire Schadler Lauren Sharp Adam Starks Emily Taylor Maria Ubeda Adam Updike Amanda Welch Braden Wolfe Freshmen Ian Blubaugh Amy Buckholtz Jennifer Bywaters Amy Freeborn Chad Heddleston Kathryn May Rebecca Metcalfe Ryan O'Connell Rylarvd Pace Adam Rogers Katrina Smoot Kathryn Wilson Matthew Wolfe Michelle Woodard Eighth Qraders Colin Nichols Kenneth Robinson Jeffrey Simeon Colin Treanor Jennifer Waters Amber Welch ► Snead From Page A-l She said of it, "You have to love children and love teaching. If I hadn't loved it I would rather have scrubbed floors.” She did many other things for the children of this county such as the dental health program which provided dental services to the county's children who needed it for free. Mrs. Snead once said, "I came to believe that good teachers are bom and that no amount of training can equal the instinct of a natural teacher." Many have said of her that she was not only one of the best educators they ever knew but that she taught an outlook on life as well. She said of her profession, "It's one thing to teach young people to make a living. It's quite another to teach them how to lead productive lives." Her lessons will live on in Rappahannock's citizens, whom she taught, and in their children as lessons well learned and passed down. \ ► Jenkins From P&ge A-l "putting in pipes, hauling gravel, just whatever needed doing." In July 1968 he was promoted to B operator and began working with heavy equipment such as loaders, bulldozers and motor graders. In June of 1976 he was promoted to C operator. "A C operator was basically the same thing as a B operator only you are qualified on more heavy equipment," he said. "Now those positions don't exist Everyone now is a crew member and the pay scales go up as they are promoted until they get up to supervisor." On Feb. 16, 1983, Mr. Jenkins became a foreman. He was then in charge, of five to six men and sometimes as many as eight to 10. He assigned jobs from the superintendent to the men, would oversee the work and make reports. "That position is now covered by maintenance supervisors," he said. Mr. Jenkins became a maintenance supervisor Nov. 1, 1989. 'Truthfully, I've always liked my job. I like to get up in the morning and come to work everyday - I look forward to it. Of course there are days which are more difficult than others, but I like my boss men and I've got a good bunch ot work men here -1 can really brag on them,” he said with a smile. Mr. Jenkins is now in charge of a staff of 19 and, even though problems crop up from time to time, is enjoying his newfound responsibilities. "There are days which are difficult - like when it snows or storms. One thing you have to understand when you come to work for VDOT - there are going to be some hard days," he said. "When I started here the superintendent asked me if I was willing to work in snow, and at night if need be, when the weather was bad and I said 'Yes sir!’ When I look at it, I believe it's a pretty good job."

• Real Estate • Classifieds WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5,1997 Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Cindy Mahan At left, Kristi Hudson, left, and Sally Lawler, right, practice taking blood pressure on Brandon Blosser in the ambulance belonging to Flint Hill Fire and Rescue. Brandon’s parents, C.W. and Lisa Blosser, are also members of the Flint Hill Fire and Rescue. Top, Sally, Lawler’s hat, while not in use, sits in the top of her locker at the Flint Hill fireball. Teenage Firefighters Follow in Family Footsteps By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Most of the teenagers who run fire and rescue with Flint Hill have families who are also members. Sally Lawler, Janice Wilson and Mike Williams all have fathers who work with the department; Kristi Hudson's mom is an EMT and runs rescues. Janice's stepmother, a nurse, also is a member with Flint Hill. Sally, a 17-year-old junior at RCHS, said she has been spending time at the firehall since she was a little girl, coming in with her dad. "I have been her all my life," she said. During January, she ran on nine fire calls and 19 or 20 rescues. She'll have to wait a while to drive a fire truck, though. The minimum age is 21, and Sally said she can't even reach the pedals yet. When she rides on the back of the truck to fires, especially early in the morning, she likes to play with the horn. "If I have to be up, you do too," she says. After being in an auto accident Sally Lawler, dressed and ready for any emergency, waits at the fireball with the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company 4 fire truck. Sally is a 17-year-old junior at RCHS. r last March to which the Flint Hill rescue squad responded, with longtime friends Rescue Captain Charlotte Tummeyer and Karla Miller in the ambulance, Janice knew she wanted to join. She said that Charlotte and Karla are like mothers to her. "I like to help people. I don't like to see people hurt," she said, "I want to repay a favor and be there if something happens to them or their kids." Janice plans on taking the EMT class later this year and firefighting later on. Her dad Wayne is a firefighter and she said, "I want to follow in my daddy's footsteps.” She also highly praises Fire Chief C.W. Blosser. "He really takes to all the junior members,” she said. Mike Williams, a resident of Chester Gap who was one of the featured firefighters in the first article of this series in last week's Rappahannock News, runs fire and rescue in Flint Hill and Chester Gap. His dad, Bruce, also is a member with Flint Hill. Mike said that in the last month he has run about 13 EMS calls each for Flint Hill and Chester Gap, and close to five fire calls for each. The last fire he went to was in Chester Gap for a chimney fire, where it was his job to clean out the woodstove, and run equipment back and forth from the fire truck, such as ladders and hoses. Another Chester Gap resident, Kristi Hudson, is currently running rescue calls in Flint Hill. The 17year-old RCHS senior recently finished an EMT class and runs on res cue calls. She joined two years ago and plans on continuing through the paramedic class. On rescue calls she usually takes a patient's vital sighs, dresses wounds, does splints or gives oxygen. "Basically we try and stabilize them," she said. Upon returning to the firehouse, it is time to do paperwork and clean up the ambulance. Kristi plans on studying nursing in community college, and she is considering running fire and rescue as a career. Her mom, Mary Ann Hudson, usually comes with her on the same calls. She said her dad was a firefighter when he lived in Florida. Like the others, Kristi wears a pager for calls and keeps it in her car while in school (pagers are not allowed in school). Sally said that Mr. Raines, the principal, usually lets them out and excuses them for getting to school late because of a call. Sally became a certified EMT-B in December. As an EMT, she said, she gets to see different things, like people with broken arms. "It is a learning experience," she said. Sally said she plans on remaining an EMT because she "can't do needles," though she and Kristi said that blood doesn't bother them. Sally began Firefighter I class at the Amissville Fire Hall this week, which runs through April, two nights a week and several Saturdays. Amissville Fire Chief J.B. Carter and several others will be teaching the class, which runs for a total of 135 hours and teaches the basics of firefighting. The Firefighting II class will 'Small' Show Now on at Middle Street Gallery By SHARON KILPATRICK * Rappahannock News SUIT Writer Washington artist Rex K. Slack took one of the first place awards at the Middle Street Gallery's "Small" Show, for his creation of a miniature "XMas Trailer." t Mr. Slack's miniatures are wellknown to the Rappahannock arts community. In them he manages to recreate the world he knew as a boy in West Virginia. "XMas Trailer" has flashing tiny lights outlining a silver house trailer. Further Christmas decorations include a lighted manger * scene in the yard, a lighted Santa, stars and even a pink flamingo. Howard Klein, the former director of the arts for the Rockefeller Foundation, was the curator who selected from works submitted those to be included in this show and awarded the prizes for them. Another first prize award went to Mary Brownstein's "Companions," one of three small bronze sculptures. "Companions" portrays separately a reclining human figure and a dog. Two other sculptures by Ms. Brownstein included in the show are "Conversation” which shows two human figures, and "Waiting for Spring," of a human figure and a cow. A final first prize went to 'Jeffrey Bussell's "Farm," one of a trilogy of tiny framed oil paintings which also included "Silo" and "Mountain." One of the second prize awards, given by Mr. Klein, a concert pianist who is also a former music critic for The New York Times, went to Don Becker's "Merman," one of three marionettes. The other two are "Green Winged Frog" and "Clown with Balancing Pole." Another second prize award went to Jerry Coulter for his painting "Festival Fish" which also included strips of paper making a collage. Mr. Coulter also has two other paintings in the show "Truth Draws a Line II" and "Dead Mouse," a small painting of a mouse caught in a trap. A final second prize went to Rene Ruffner's "Icon” an oil painting with the feel of a Russian icon. The show invited*artists to bring their own interpretations of "Small" to the works they submitted. In the past the gallery has staged a "One Square Foot" show with that limitation on size. This year there were no dimensional restrictions. Mr. Klein wrote, "A question was asked of the artists. What is small? The artists answered by presenting their interpretations of the word, definitions couched in various genres and styles from representational to abstract in a rich variety of mediums." One third prize award went to Marni Rothschild for her photograph "Abandoned House." Miss Rothschild also has two other photographs in the show, "Deserted Warehouse" and "Storm Sky Harrisonburg." Another third prize went to Norika Hoge's charming "HumanBird Teapot." one of three pieces of her pottery included in the show. The other third prize award went to Chris Stephens for "Still Life with Egg." Again this was one of a trio of small sculptures, the others "Still Life With Pear" and "Still Life With Apple." There is much of the feeling of the January "Whimsey" show in many of the selections for the "Small" Show. Gary D. Colson's "(The Little) Woman on a Pedestal" and B.J. Harlan’s trio of drawings of ants: "Anthem," "Antigravity" and "Antisocial" particularly carry through this feeling. Other works primarily satisfy the requirement of physical smallness. Barbara Sherwood's colorful small paintings "Summer Garden" and "Lavender Field," are examples of that. Mrs. Sherwood's son Arlen is the subject of Robin Purnell's one work in this show, a portrait titled "Arlen dreams of Nantucket." Mr. Klein writes, "If 'Little' Washington, Va., is meager and Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Mary Brownstein’s ‘Companions’ is one of three small bronze sculptures currently on exhibit at the Gallery. insignificant when compared to greater Washington, D.C., it nevertheless boasts an ample, generous culture. It therefore feels big. . . . Admitting the many subjective and objective interpretations of the word small, my curatorial problem lay in choosing among the pieces — too many as it turned out to use them all — with an eye for those that expressed one or more of the many physical and psychological facets of smallness. "The resulting exhibition, which includes enough pieces to qualify as a fairly big show, is the result." The show will continue through Feb. 23. The Middle Street Gallery, next door to The Inn at Little Washington, is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. be 68 hours plus 32 hours of hazardous materials (hazmat) operations. He said that 15 are registered for the class, most from Rappahannock and some from Culpeper. Though she loves running rescue, Sally thinks she likes firefighting a little more. "It is an adrenaline rush,” she 'Raid. She thinks it's fun. Janice is too young and does not have enough training yet to go out on calls, but she spends a lot of time in the firehouse washing trucks, cleaning up, helping Charlotte Tummeyer with her classes by playing the victim, attending meetings and EMS and fire drills. She also helps out at fundraisers and has spent some chilly evenings in the dunking booth at the Flint Hill carnival. Janice says "It is a whole lot of fun," and that everyone is looking out for each other, as safety is as important for the fire and rescue workers as for the people they are helping. Her brother, 17-year-old James Wilson, is currently living in Fauquier but also is a member of Flint Hill. Rescue Captain Charlotte Tummeyer said that when someone finishes their EMT class, they can be in charge of a patient themselves. "It is really hard on the kids to take the classes. Some have to drop out because they can't keep up with taking classes all day (in school) and at night too," she said, She believes the kids really have to have a lot of motivation and drive to do it. 1 he bM I class is 120 hours minimum. The paramedic class, by far the most grueling, is 400 hours. Mrs. Tummeyer took that class at George Washington University. Being a paramedic also requires 72 hours annually for continuing education. One of the learning methods used at Flint Hill is to set up scenarios of accidents using miniature trucks, cars, helicopters, etc. on a roadway drawn on a white cloth. The students can practice responding to accidents using this little scene so they learn what to do in a real situation. "It is one of the best learning experiences," said Mrs. Tummeyer. They also do a fire drill and rescue drill once a month. A lot of documentation is required from the calls, and Mrs. Tummeyer feels this is very important. If it isn't written in the report, it didn't happen, Mrs. Tummeyer tells her charges. She worries that tMlacounty will eventually have to have paid firefighters. "We don't have the young people coming along like we used to," she said. Reasons for this can be that they move away to get paid firefighting jobs. Also, she said, the housing situation here is bad. She wishes there were some apartments so that more of the young members could stay in the county. Mrs. Tummeyer said she feels guilty when she is not able to go on a call. She works three jobs and teaches classes at night. She has had knee' surgery and her husband Buddy, who often drives the ambulance, has had back surgery, so the young members are a really big help. "It is like a little family here," said Mrs. Tummeyer, smiling. "They really gel wrapped up in it."

Church A Activities ;■ vS&jja P®;Y| ,-■■ ? Black History Service Set The First Baptist Church Deaconess invites you to their second annual Black History service at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the First Baptist Church in Washington. Dr. Hortense B. Hinton will be speaking. 4 Everlasting Joy will be the group performing. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Sunday: Thursday: Sunday: Wednesday: Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 6:45 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Feb. 9 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sperry ville at 11:15 a.m., with communion and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Morning Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. « Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service Planned The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have a worship service every second Sunday of the month at 11 a.m. The pastor is the Rev. John P. Oliver, Jr. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. 1 Wednesday: “Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m.. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Anniversary Celebration Set The Bethel Baptist Church will celebrate their Pastor’s Aide Anniversary at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. The guest will be The Golden Angels of Warrenton. Lunch will be served after the morning service. The pastor, the Rev. Forrest Freeman and his congregation invites all to attend. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. AmissviUe United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. F. T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Choir Practice and Prayer 7:30 p.m. Every 5th Sunday: Praise Service 11 a.m. Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Sunday: Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Lenten Services All services at Trinity Episcopal Church Fellowship begins with pot-luck supper at 6:15 p.m. Date Feb. 19 Feb. 26 March 5 March 12 March 19 Host Methodists Trinity Rey. Baptist Wa. Baptist St. Peter’s Speaker Jennings Hobson Phillip Bailey C M. Trirtkle Jon Heddleston Merlin Shorb Music Reynolds Baptist St. Peter’s Trinity Episcopal Methodists Wa. Baptist Lent Topic Historic Review Prayer Fasting Alms Baptism Nursery care provided compliments of the churches. Please join us! SiS Charles Ramey and Rhonda Jenkins Rhonda Jenkins To Wed Charles Kevin Ramey Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Jenkins of Sperryville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rhonda Dee Jenkins to Charles Kevin Ramey. Mr. Ramey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Ramey Jr. of Marshall and Mrs. Gail Kendrick of Culpeper. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Ramey Sr. of Warrenton. Maternal grandparents are Edith Gouldthorpe of Culpeper and the late Samuel F. Gouldthorpe Sr. Miss Jenkins' paternal grandpar ents are the late Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Jenkins. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Amos B. Clark of Washington. Rhonda is a 1982 graduate from Rappahannock County High School and is currently employed with KC Electrical Contractors Inc. Kevin is a 1982 graduate from Fauquier County High School. Is employed with Wilson Ramey Stonemason of Marshall. An Oct. 18 wedding is planned. Miss Conners Enjoys Pajama Party Miss Bethany Conners celebrated her birthday on Sunday, Feb. 2. Bethany hosted a pajama party on Friday night, Jan. 31 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conners. Joining in on the fun evening were her friends, Kori Alexander and Allyson Dodson, both of Flint Hill, Katie Reynolds of Culpeper and Katie VonFange, local. The girls had a great.evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cline and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Grizzle of Fredericksburg were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford, Charles and Elizabeth of Sperryville, Curtis Crawford and Katherine of Flint Hill and Mrs. James Sykes of Culpeper were Sunday guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Rev. and Mrs. Starke Jones were Tuesday overnight guests of their sonin-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hemp in Middlebrook. Anyone with Woodville news is encouraged to call June Clark at 9878827. Have a great week! ■ Robert Scott and Stephani Atkins S. Atkins - R. Scott Plan July Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Atkins Jr. of Sperryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephani Luann Atkins to Robert Ward Scott of Sperryville. Robert is the son of Mrs. Nancy Scott-McBride of Sperryville and the late Robert William Scott. Stephani is a 1995 graduate of Rappahannock High and is currently an associate with the Faith Mountain Company. Robert is a 1986 graduate of Irvington High, New York. He attended the State University of Albany and is currently employed as a cook at the Bleu Rock Inn. The outdoor wedding is planned for 11 a.m. on July 19. I' Public School Menus ) RCES Monday, Feb. 10: Breakfast: breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. / Tuesday, Feb. 11: sausage/english luffin or cereal/milk, toast, juice and Wednesday, Feb. 12: hot oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, Feb. 13: hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Feb. 14: scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, Feb. 10: Lunch: cheeseburger on bun, french fries and choice of fruit. Tuesday, Feb. 11: chicken nuggets/biscuit, mashed potatoes and baked apples or fruit. Wednesday, Feb. 12: sausage pizza, California blend and choice of fruit. Thursday, Feb. 13: vegetable beef soup, peanut butter jelly sandwich and fruity sherbert cup. Friday, Feb. 14: chill con ' camel/com muffin, potato rounds and choice of fruit. RCHS Monday, Feb. 10: ravioli/cheese, hot roll, green beans and cherry turnover or pizza or tuna salad bn bun. Tuesday, Feb. 11: spaghetti/garlic bread, buttered com and choice of fruit or grilled ham and cheese, potato rounds and fruit. Wednesday, Feb. 12: vegetable beef soup, peanut butter jelly sandwich, onion rings and brownie or hot steak and cheese, onion rings and fruit. Thursday, Feb. 13: fish filet/com bread, macaroni and cheese, peas and jello salad or hamburger on bun, french fries and fruit. Friday, Feb. 14: sweetheart barbecue, be mine cole slaw and cupid hash browns or love in bloom pizzas, hash browns and fruit. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Fit & Sat. 7a.m. - 9:00p.m. Sun. to Thurs. 7a.m.-8:36 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 a 522 Sperryville, VA 540-987-8235 "Need a home with a welcoming owner and a door that opens with love as the Key. Owner must desire peace and have a trusting soul. Must have faith in my Word and much patience. Would prefer owner who will share needs and concerns with Me. Will abide together well if open to good advice guaranteed to be fruitful in time. Desire warmth and a . sincere invitation. If ■ you feel drawn to I respond, please know I I snail not press you I but shall gladly accept ^ an eager response.” Ciod wants to dwell in your heart. Won't you accept Him? “Behold. I stand at the door and knock; if any one hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him..." (Revelation 3:20) Open your heart to (iod. W orship and meditate upon His Word each Sahhath. Make God your lifelong companion. 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Veggies - Vital Part of Nutrition By BARBARA C. WAYLAND Rappahannock News Staff Writer Leading health authorities recommend that we eat five servings of vegetables or fruits each day. One serving is 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables, 1/2 cup fruit or 1 cup of a leafy vegetable. This is very important in our daily lives. We know this proper balance may lower risk of cancer and heart disease because they are low in fat and rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. With busy schedules, quite often we may overlook different vegetable dishes that are easy and simple. Sometime just a pinch of dill, a drop of lemon juice or a special blend of seasoning can shed a different light on a vegetable dish and it's as if your family was trying it for the first time. Following are a few that I try to include every few days and also contacted other Rappahannock cooks for their special blends. Dilled Carrots Liberally sprinkle dried dill weed over buttered carrots, using about one teaspoon dill for six servings of carrots. Cover and steam about five minutes to bring out flavor. Special Lettuce Salad With Fruit Dressing Tangy dressing, good with fruit 1 small head lettuce or about a pound of leaf lettuce (my preference) 1 one pound can grapefruit and orange sections, drained 1/3 cup prepared French dressing 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon celery seed Wash lettuce drain. Tear into small pieces and place on salad plates. Arrange drained fruit on lettuce. At serving time, blend dressing, honey and cel ery seed. Drizzle over fruit and lettuce. Delicious, give it a try! Easy Herbed Vegetables To fix up frozen vegetables, cook 1/4 cup chopped onion and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, oregano, basil, maijoram, or rosemary, crushed, or dillweed in 1 tablespoon margarine or butter till onion is tender. Cook one 9 or 10-ounce package (about 2 cups) frozen vegetable according to package directions. Drain. Add onion mixture; toss. Orange-Glazed Beets 4 medium beets or one 16-ounce can sliced beets, drained 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 1/4 cup orange juice In a saucepan cook fresh whole beets, covered, in boiling water 40 to 50 minutes or till tender; drain. Cool slightly; slip off skins and slice. In a medium saucepan melt margarine or butter.. Stir in brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange peel and juice. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Add sliced beets; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or till heated through. Serves four. Broccoli Oriental 1 pound broccoli, cut up, or one 10-ounce package frozen cut broccoli 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 4 teaspoons soy sauce Dash ground red pepper In a medium saucepan cook fresh broccoli and water chestnuts, covered, in a small amount of boil ing water for 9 to 11 minutes or till crisp-tender. )Or, cook frozen broccoli and water chestnuts according to broccoli package directions.) Drain; transfer to a bowl. Keep warm. In the same saucepan melt margarine or butter. Stir in soy sauce and red pepper. Heat through. Pour over broccoli. Serves three. Gretchen's Mixed Vegetables 1 cup onion 1 cup celery 1 cup grated Cheddar 1 cup mayonnaise 10-ounce package mixed frozen vegetables (4 cups frozen vegetables) Cook vegetables. Mix well. Top with package of soda cracker crumbs and one stick oleo on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Gretchen Long * Washington Lima Bake 1(10 ounce) package frozen limas 1 (20 ounce) package frozen broccoli and cauliflower mix 1 can mushroom soup 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup milk 1 (8 ounce) jar Cheez Whiz 1 can French fried onion rings Cook limas. Pour boiling water over broccoli and cauliflower in colander. Drain. Place in casserole. Heat soup, milk, butter and cheese until cheese melts. Mix together and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Place French fried onions on top during the last 15 minutes. Pat Giles Washington Boston Residents Entertain. Travel. Visit Congratulations are in order for Amanda Sims, Crystal Mills, Brady Wolfe, John Switzer and Eric Smith, all from our extended area who made the Honor Roll for this past grading advisory period at the Rappahannock High School where they are students. Mrs. Edna Mills continues her improvement and is able to be back in her store some. Sunday afterjioon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family on Castleton Ford Road were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family. Any adults in our area who are interested in workshops and classes are reminded that classes began Monday evening at Rappahannock High School and for the information on these classes, which are many, please contact Jeanne Dwyer at 9878773. Belated birthday wishes go out to Crystal Heflin who recently celebrated her seventh year. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Halterman down Reva Way were last Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Cunningham in Jeffersonston. Mrs. Rosie Wharton who spent time with her sister. Miss Mary Tharp and Margie, has greatly improved and returned to her home in Culpeper and was able to be back in her church at Black Oak on Sunday. Her sister-inlaw, Mrs. Barbara Tharp, who is recovering from major surgery was back in church Sunday, also. Our prayers are with them for continued improvement, for our Lord is able. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Sunday luncheon guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier on Castleton Ford Road. Yesterday, Tuesday, the Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue resumed their Bingo games at the Lakeside Clubhouse on Route 522 and will continue each Tuesday evening. Birthday wishes go out to family and friends all of whom will be celebrating their days soon, namely D.J. Dodson, Feb. 7; Marck Dodson, Feb. 8, down Salem Way; also on the 7th Mr. Emerson Williams, Castleton Route; and Tuesday, Feb. 11th, my sister-in-law, Phyliss Frazier of Turkey Ridge Road. May each of you enjoy many more to come. In other Castleton area news we learn that Marine Lance Cpl. James Rothrock has just returned from a six month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, with the 24th Expeditionary Unit and had the opportunity to visit Ukraine, Spain, Romania, Turkey, Italy, Egypt, France, Greece and Israel. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rothrock IV. A reminder that the Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue will hold their turkey-ham dinner at the hall on Saturday, Feb. 15. Doors opening at 5 p.m. adults, $8 and children 6 through 12 for $6 can enjoy a great meal of ham, turkey and all the trimmings, plus cole slaw, green beans, potatoes, and good homemade desserts along with tea, kool aid and coffee. Call 8259112 for information on tickets, etc. Congratulations to Miss Natasha Benenson who was named to the Dean's List for outstanding achievement during the fall semester at Longwood College where she is a student. Stephen Dowell, Castleton, a sixth grader at Wakefield School in Huntly received honors in the second grading period. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson dined at Chesapeake Seafood House in Fredericksburg Sunday in honor of their wedding anniversary. Methodists Plan Ash Wednesday Service Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Sandy Oliver who celebrated another year on Friday, Jan. 31. May God bless you and I hope you had a wonderful time on your big day! Amissville United Methodist Church will have an "Ash Wednesday" service on Feb. 12 beginning at 7:30 p.m. This will mark the beginning of Lent. There will be communion and the imposition of ashes. Nursery will be provided for infants through 5 years. The church is located on Route 211 West in Amissville. For more information, call Rev. Nancy White at 937-4397. The Amissville United Methodist . youth are sponsoring a pancake supper this Friday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. Your donations for the supper served, will then be given to provide food for those in need By GLENDA GUM through the Food Closet. The Amissville Ruritan Club members are taking orders for Ruby Red grapefruit and Temple oranges that are scheduled to arrive in Amissville on Feb. 28. Prices are $10 for a 20 pound (2/5 bushel) box and $ 18 for a 40 pound (4/5 bushel) box of either fruit. Contact one of the following per Death Saddens Area The community was saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Mary Botts Miller Quaintance Snead at Overlook Nursing Home on Sunday, Feb. 2. Mrs. ■ Snead was 90 years old. Mrs. Snead was a graduate of Harrisonburg State Teachers College. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Mrs. Snead was a teacher for 48 years, the last 22 as principal of Rappahannock Elemen-tary School. Mrs. Snead was the Rappahannock News Citizen of the Year in 1979. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Trinity Episcopal Church with interment in the Woodville Cemetery. Our condolences to her family and . friends. She will be greatly missed. Weekend guests of Mrs. Emma ♦ Swindler and Mrs. Annabelle Swindler were Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Swindler of Hanover, Pa. and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lee Swindler, Colton and Trenton of Carlisle, Pa. .■ Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashliegh of Washington were Sunday r evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Dodson and Amber. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dodson were guests in the Dodson home on Sunday evening also. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie. Mr. and Mr$. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington were Sunday guests in the Jenkins' home. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:IS a.m., with communion on Sunday, Feb. 9. Anniversary wishes go out to Ronnie and Sandra Jenkins who celebrated their special day on Feb. 1. Happy birthday wishes go out to my brother, Richard Jenkins who will celebrate his on Saturday, Feb. 8. Gloria Jenkins recently completed a Nursing Assistant Course. In April she will attend Massanutten Community College for her state nursing license. Her family, Bobby Jenkins, Kim Jenkins, Jeff Jenkins, Jim Norman, Johnny and Michelle Jenkins and their children, John Jr. and Hunter would like to congratulate Gloria on this successful accomplishment and we wish her the best of luck with her new endeavors. sons to place your order before Feb. 18, Jerome Mallory 937-6022, Charlie Mills 937-6134, Fred Naramore 9375367, Roger Poe 937-4273, Charlie, Priest 937-4072, Bill Segrest 9374604 or Lorraine Early 937-5500. Rappahannock County Schools began Adult Education classes on Feb. 3. A partial list of classes and workshops being taught includes: computer basics, ballroom dancing, line dancing, basic drawing/painting, quilting, basic life skills, photography and lots more. For more information, contact the Rappahannock County School Board at 987-8773. The community meeting held by the owners of the property on the South West corner of Routes 211 and 229, also known as Clevenger's Comer was well attended by Amissville residents on Jan. 30. Approximately 200 people gathered in the Jeffersonton Community Center to share their suggestions and concerns for the development of Clevenger’s Comer. Congratulations to all the students of our local schools who have maintained their grades or who have brought their grades up! Keep up the good work! Congratulations also to the students who have yet to miss a day of school. With the flu season wiping so many out, you are to be commended for your perfect attendance. Bill Widor passed way last week. There will be a memorial service at the Culpeper Assembly of God Church on Chestnut Lane on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. He was the son of Anna Beach of Amissville. Have a great week! '\ f Don’t Miss It1! Winter Clearance - 2 Days Only Friday & Saturday, February 7th & 8th Storewide Sale 20% Off Selected Items up to 75% Off Wonderful White Sale 25% Off & Selected Patterns 40% Off 115 W. Washington Street (540) 687-6590 800-371-9924 Open 7 Days Cash or checks only. .' ■iifiiii!!:ui■ AiiJ;. Winter Clothing Sale Children & Ladies 40% Off Upcoming Events 4-H Share-the-Fun Show Planned The 4-H Share The Fun Talent Show will be held at 5 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the Rappahannock County High School. Anyone interested in performing can pick up information at Rappahannock County Elementary, High School or the Extension Office. Rehearsals are Feb. 6, 11 and 13 at the Rappahannock County High School auditorium at 3:30 p.m. In case of high school closing or early dismissal due to weather conditions, rehearsals will be canceled. For further information, please call the Extension Office at 675-3619 or Hazel Zinn-Day at 937-3185. Benefit Dance at RCHS Come enjoy a super evening of live entertainment by ‘The Southern Persuasion Band” at a benefit dance at Rappahannock County High School from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. Bring your favorite dance partner and celebrate Valentine’s Day in style. Highlights of the evening will be: beautiful fresh roses for sale; door prizes; a raffle and refreshments. Admission is $5. All proceeds will go to the RCHS Athletic Department. Donations are welcomed. For ticket information please call Linda Dennis at 635-4461. Video Discussion Planned On Feb. 18 the IRIS Centre for Shamanic Studies, Washington will show the ground-breaking program which put the men’s spirituality movement on the map, “Robert Bly with Bill Moyers: A Gathering of Men.” In this video. Poet Robert Bly leads a group of men in exploring their deeper feelings-about themselves, their father, their sons and their role in society. Show time is 7 p.m. Admission is $5. Call 675-3003 to inform the Centre that you are coming (leave a message). Support Group To Meet The Blue Ridge Brain Injury support group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 8 in the parish hall of the Trinity Episcopal Church. For more information, directions, transportation or support call Pat Salmon at 6753137. Education Group To Meet The First Thursday Education Support Group will meet on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office on Gay Street. Please join the group as Raye Tupper, Principal, and Richard Smith, Assistant Principal, tell us what’s new, different and challenging at the Elementary School, as well as sharing their vision with us and answering questions. Bring a friend; all are welcome. If you have questions or items for the agenda, please call Ellen Neill-Dore at 675-1461. Wakefield Homecoming Week Wakefield School is making preparations to celebrate homecoming on Friday, Feb. 7. That day the Fighting Owls will play Hearth in two basketball games scheduled at 4:30 p.m. (Girls Varsity) and 6 p.m. (Boys Varsity). Headmaster Peter Quinn and his wife, Maryanne will host a Post-game Reception for Alumni, and a Homecoming Dance will be held at 8 p.m. that night Band Boosters To Meet The Rappahannock Band Boosters will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 in the band trailer at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. All elementary and high school parents are invited. For more information call Dave Gillis at 987-8817. Slide Show, Talk Planned A slide show and talk, Association: Wild Flower and Birds, by John Trott will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Marshall Community Center. This program, presented by the Piedmont Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society, is free to the public. Mr. Trott recently commented: “This will be a presention of pictures of birds I’ve seen while searching for wildflowers and wilflowers I’ve found when watching birds.” John Trott is a nationally recognized photographer of birds and his images have appeared in a number of books including the National Georgraphic’s, The Wonder of Birds and Audubon Encyclopedia of North American Birds. Periodicals such as Bird Watcher's Digest, American Heritage, and Audubon Magazine have featured his work. Volunteer Tax Help Free tax assistance is available to people on low incomes and those 60 and over to complete federal and state income tax forms. Trained volunteers will be at the Rappahannock County Library on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your 1996 tax package, all W-2 and 1099 forms and last years return. Program sponsored by IRS, AARP and Va. Cooperative Extension. Services Board To Meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 540-825-3100 or 540-825-7391 (TDD). Scout Sunday Scheduled The Washington Baptist Church will host the celebration of Scout Sunday for Cub Scout Pack 123 at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9 at the church. Rev. Phil Bailey and Cub Scout Master, Joe Peregory invite all. Classes Offered The American Red Cross of Culpeper-Madison Chapter will be offering the following classes in February: Feb. 7 and 8 — First Aid and CPR and Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. — CPR for the Professional Rescuer-recertification class. Classes will be held in the Red Cross training room. Call 825-8611 for information about times and fees, and to enroll. The CulpeperMadison Chapter is located at 117 South Main Street, Culpeper. Open House at The Winery The Oasis Winery will be hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 hor d’oeuvres, wine tasting, winery tours, Virginia made specialty food and gift products and live music on stage in celebration of Mardi Gras and Valentines Weekend! The free event will be held rain or shine. For information guests should call 1-800-304-7656. Valentine's Dinner Planned The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad is sponsoring a Valentine’s dinner on Feb. 15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Rappahannock Elementary School. The menu will include one-half barbecue chicken, wild rice, peas, salad, rolls, dessert and beverages for $8 or $15 for a couple. There is also a special child’s menu for children 8 and under for $3.50. The dinner will be prepared by Pat Jenkins and Shirley Frye who have been in the business totaling over 40 years. For more information call 987-8495. Valentine's Day Dance Set Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #752 is proud to host a dance featuring Riverbottom from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Amissville Volunteer Fire Hall on US 211 in Amissville. Admission is $8 per person. B.Y.O.B. For more information call 825-5672.

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General Classified Real Estate Rentals/Sales Legal Notices Employment Deals On Wheels Wtm&s iggg Wednesday, February 5,1997 GENERAL INFORMATION RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY Rappahannock News Pre-payment is req.for Classified ads. DEADLINES & RATES: Regular Classified: Appearing in the Rappahannock News only. Deadline is Mon., 5:00pm. Rate is 7.82, 1st 20 words, ■550 each addt’l word. Classified display is $9.22 per col. inch (pci). Legals: Appearing in The Rappahannock Newspaper, not the extended area. Deadline is Friday, 5:00pm. For proof of legal before publication, deadline is Thursday, 5:00pm. Horse & Farm (H&F): Appearing in The Loudoun County Package, The Fauquier Times Democrat and The Clarke Courier Newspapers. Deadline is Monday, 1:00pm. Rate is $30.94 1st 20 words, .800 each addt’l word. H&F display rale is $39.13 pci. Too Late To Classify: Deadline is Tuesday, 3:00pm. Same rate as Regular Classified. Business & Prof. Services/Home Impr. Dirs., Friday, 12:00noon. 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America’s most successful resort resale clearing house. Call resort sales information toll free hotline 1-800423-5967 25 Adoption A Childless, Loving VA. couple wish to adopt. Willing to pay legal and medical expenses. Please contact Janet and lee, evenings 703-4357370 or 800-792-3620. ADOPTION A childless, loving couple longing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay medical & legal expenses. Please call Chris & Jim collect at (540) 338-9735 25 Adoption Loving couple wishes to adopt infant. Happy, secure home with full time mom. Medical and legal expenses paid. Please Call Dian and Joe at 1800-579-1860, or collect 703-830-1341. 26 Announcements Attention Married Women Contestants Wanted For 1997 Mrs. Virginia America® Pageant. For Free information, Call 1-800688-8413. Your Must Ask For Judy. Broaden Your World with Scandinavian, European, South American, Asian, Russian high school exchange students arriving August. Become A Host Family/Aise. Call 1-800-SI BUNG CHURCH BULLETIN The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind and they may be seen in the church basement Friday. GETTING MARRIED? Mountain Laurel Chapel in to the Smoky Mountains. Candlelight Weddings and Honeymoon Suites. NEW LOW PRICES. Ordained Minister. No Blood Test/Waiting. 1800-408-8577. REMINDER Some of your ads will contain the New 540 Area Code. SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKET. 1,600 Exhibitor Booths. JANUARY 18 & 19. Monthly-Nov. thru June. Ohio Expo CenterColumbus, Ohio 1-71, Exit 17th Ave. (614) 5694112 Singles: Meet single people throughout rural America. Confidential, reputable, established plan. Free details. Country Connections Newsletter, PO Box 406, Superior, Nebraska 68978. 28 Arts ft Crafts Mountain Crafters and outfitters wanted to sell Lucrative market. Reasonable rates. Lexington Home and Recreation show. March 15. Virginia Horse center. Exhibit information, Call: 1-540463-5375. Real Estate For Sale IAmerican Family Hom IK We Build On Your Lot 25 models to choose from Quality Stick Built Construction 10-Year Home Owner’s Warranty Well/Septic Included/Turnkey Priced from the low $60s to mid $100s Call 800-468-7320 or visit our sales center at 171 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, 29 Auctions Antique & Estate Auction Sun., Feb. 9 at 12:00 p.m^ Doors Open at 10:00 a.m. (Preview Saturday Feb. 8,10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) Over 100 lots of furniture. Over 100 lots of glassware, mostly Limoges & Depression. Over 75 toys from 1920s on including Irish Mail Car. Pedal Cars. Chain Ferris Wheel. 30 lots of African art. tribal masks. 40+ lots of Black Americana. 1946 Little Black Sambo alarm clock, jewelry, coins, sterling silver, collectibles. etc. 1979 4 dr. Cadillac. Culpeper Auction Center (VAF#255) (1.5 miles North of town on Rt. 522) (540) 825-9045 Snow Date: Feb. 23,1997 2 mm ESTATE AUCTION at The Mosby Center 43112 John Most)/ Hwy ChantiHytVA'20154 (703) 3274004 Friday, Feb. 7 @ 6.00 Saturday Feb. 8 @1200 Estates of: - Ethel Davey Larrimore St., Arlington, VA -andBara McNeese Falcon's Landing, Sterling, VA We will sell complete contents of both homes plus normal Friday night items. Lots of Fine Furniture, some Antiques. Lots of Glass, China, Pottery (Hull, McCoy, Weller), Old Christmas Ornaments, Books, Pictures, Paintings. Both days packed full of good items. TOO MANY TO LIST! Terms: Cash, Check, MOST DEBIT CARD, Discover, VISA, MC Calvin Neal VAAR #2084 Announcements on days of sale take precedence over printed material. Directions: From Chantilly area, 4 miles west of Rt. 28 on Rt. 50. From Gilberts Corner (Rt. 50 & Rt. 15) 8 miles east on Rt. 50. 29 Auctions Public Auction. Commonwealth of Virginia. Saturday * February 8, 1997* 9:00AM. Virginia Tech, ■* Old Kmart building, 1411 S. Main St. Blacksburg, Virginia. 1988 Dodge van, 15 passenger* Low boy utility trailer* 1980 Plymouth Pickup* 1977 International bus* Computers* Laser Printers* Enlarger Tables * Copiers* Oak Desks* Prism I Oscilloscope* Laptop Computers* AV Equipment* much more. Items subject to change! For a Complete listing contact state surplus (804)236-3666 32 Business Opportunities S200-S500 Weekly: Mailing phone cards. No experience necessary. For more information send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Global Communication, P.O. Box 5679, Hollywood, FL 33083. Be Your Own Boss. Large Profit potential. Earn $2500 part-time to $8000 full-time, processing insurance claims and billing for healthcare providers. Software purchase required. e-mail alixsandra 0aol.com or call 1-800-292-4877 Become A Medical Transcriptionist. Opportunity To Work At Home or in Office Typing for Doctors. Home Study. Free Literature. P.C.D.I., Atlanta, Georgia. 800-362-7070 Dept. YYA738. Decorating BusinessNational company now open in Virginia. Looking for self-motivated people who want to start and run a successful business. Low start up cost. For more info call 1 -800-6748950 Excellent Cash Business. Top local sites $1,000+ weekly potential Small investment/immediate cash flow. 1-800-6176430 Ext. 3050 Homeowners Wanted! 1000 envelopes=$4,000. Receive $4 for every envelope you stuff with our sales materials. For free info. Call 24 hour recording (310)851-3900 Dept.R-1 How to make $$ Big Bucks $$ In the Movie Industry. Free report. (24 Hour) Free recorded message. 888-500-9966 (Minimum investment required). AUCTION Sat., Feb. 8,1997, at 4 p.m. at the Gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville, VA Doors open at 2 p.m. Selling 100s & 100s of pieces of fine old glassware and porcelain, mostly from a Maryland antique shop - an absolutely incredible array: LOTS Nippon, Non take (inc. Azalea); Set/pieces of Limoges; American German/European porcelain; Hotplates, bowls, teacups/saucers, creamers, sm. planters, chocolate pots/sets; etc. A VERY EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF OLD PATTERN GLASS Many, many pattems/pieces: covered/open compotes; water pitchers; spooners; goblets/wines; blown cruets; celeries; decanters; cake stands; cheese/butter dishes; pickles; toothpicks; etc. DEPRESSION GLASS: 50+ pcs. Royal Ruby/Forest Green; Green Princess pitcher; Col. Flute, Colonial, Sunflower, etc.; Yellow Block; Blue Bubble; Fire King Mugs (inc. Esso tigers, too); etc. ALSO 12+ old glass oil lamps; group Fenton bells, etc.; Calendar plates; Ruby souvenir pcs.; bottles; Fig., milk, med.. Salt & peppers. Deco-style kitchenware & more! In case of snow or icy roads, please call ahead!! TERMS: Cash or good check w/lD, NO BUYER'S PREMIUM Food Available Bjl&Payne Auctions, Inc (540) 937-4142 • 675-3729 32 Business Opportunities DOTs - Real Estate Contracts Sell Direct to West's largest private investor Darren Berg 800-901-9301 Lawrence Transportation, a United Van Line Agent, is hiring. Your eamings can be up to $80,000 per year. Applicants with Class A CDL call 1-800-3369626, 1-1. We prefer drivers with household goods experience, but will train. Non-CDL prospects call 1 -800-6288657, Ext. 1. We are headquartered in Roanoke with terminals in Virginia, North and South Carolina. Join a growing, 60-yearold company for a secure future. We have inhouse Maintenance, excellent equipment and top company support personnel. For more information, call. Owner operators or company provided vehicles. Network Marketers: This opportunity makes up for all the ones that didn't. Not MLM. Virtually free long distance, prepaid phone cards. Recorded message 1-800-2199960 No Cost Job Training! Young adults 16-24,. Earn while your learn! Lots of benefits and incentives. For information call Job Corps today. 1-800-8899335 Owners/ Operators: You manage your truck and we’ll manage the rest. $.80 all miles (loaded and empty) Stop/ drop pay Our reefer trailors/ our fuel, Company paid lumpers/ unloaders, In-House plate financing, Our experienced expert staff, Our ever increasing customer base, Bring your truck to us Today and Haul your first load tomorrow. That Quick! New apple lines inc.. 800-843-3384. 800-8438308. 36 Computer/ Elect. Sales/Service For Sale: SEGA Genesis, 2 controllers, 6 games $160.00. (540) 439-2569. 39 Farm Equip St Supplies For Sale: 300 International Tractor and wood splitter. Call 540-6753503. 43 Garage/Yard Moving Sales Moving Sale: carstereo speakers, Sony, 120 watts, 2 way, barely used; $80.00, Fishing Rod, 6 foot Milchel Spydrcast, great condition; $40.00, Porsche cover, fits all models, grey nylon, $50, Porsche seat covers, sheepskin for driver or passenger seats, $30. Call (703)689-0314. 51 Horses for Sale WANTED * Horses, Ponies, Cattle & Trailers. All Types. Cash Terms Will pick-up at farm. (410) 987-5642 56 Miscellaneous For Sale $495 Pools Pools $495. Pre Season Sale. New 19x31 Family size pool. Includes deck, filter, liner! More! I 100% Financing. Call Now!! 1-800-956Pool (7665). Baby Items for sale: 2 white cnbs, matresses & bedding with matching changing table, $600; high chair, $35; frame back pack, $10; car seat, $10. 540-955-0503. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Cookware. Why pay $1300.00 at Dinner Parties? 17-pc set! Factory Direct, Now $397.50! Heavy-guage, efficient, precise, 7-ply surgical stainless steel! Waterless! $130.00 China bonus. 1-800-4344628 FIGHTING HOME HEATING COST? Try our smaller home-size thermonuclear * reactors. Limited prior use. Each complete with surefire protective clothing. Specify number of rooms in home and size antiradiation suits for adults and children in your family. Write Box AW. For Sale: Sega Genesis, 2 controllers, 6 games, $160.00. 540-439-2569. Swimming Pools $878. National Manufacturer of Leading Bran Swimming Pools Must Dispose of All 1996 Models. Example; Huge 31'x19’ Comes Complete with sundeck, Safety Fence, Ladder Liner, Filter,. Pump and Motor. Installation and Financing are Available. Call 24 Hrs. 1-800-4477207 Tan At Homa. Wolff Puretan Sunmaster compete systems starting at $33.00/month. Includes shipping, lotions, goggles. No Application Refused. Call now for Free Catalog. 800-679-9678 Wolff Tanning Beds . Tan at home. Buy Direct and Save! Commerical/Home units from $199.00. Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog. Call Today 1-800-842-1310. Wollf/SunMaster Commerical/Home Systems. Our sunbeds are larger, tan better, cost less. America’s largest indepentent manufacturer. Easy payments, free delivery. Free color catalog. 1800-Keep-A-Tan. 57 Miscellaneous Wanted Antique Furniture: Pie safes, jelly cupboards, corner cupboards, blanket chests, tables, etc. Also wanted iron skillets, crocks, glassware, old toys, milk bottles. 540635-3969. 61 Personals A devoted couple seeks to adopt your new bom and start our family, expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800-494-8895. 65 Services, Business WINTER SERVICE SPECIAL Dec. 15 to Feb. 28,1997 All manufacturers of mowers, tillers and trimmers Pickup and Delivery 1/2 PRICE This special applies to ALL manufacturers of MOWERS • TILLERS ♦TRIMMERS CMtxaKXXntmM JA.Swan, Jr. & Co. 16033 Ira Hoffman Lana Cutpepar, Virginia 540-825-8371 Rt 29 Acroaa from Co-op, 67 Services, Financing Mortgages "Action Cash" Any credit rating * Cash for Homeowners * No Equity Programs * Lowest Prices * No Up Front Fees * Local Company * Mortgage South, Inc. * Call Nelson* 1-800-2549506. 1ST & 2ND Mortgages Fast. Any Credit Rating. No Upfront Fees. Easy Payment Plans. Great Rates. Call Charles Toney at 804-282-0588 or 1-800-827-8909. Crosstate Motrqage. Avoid Bankruptcy Free Debt Consolidation With Credit...Services 1-800335-8464 ext. 711 Debt Consolidation Free Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non profit, licensed/bonded. 1-800955-0412. Debt Consolidation! Cut monthly payments to 50%. Reduce or eliminate interest. 24 hr. approval. Non-profit, licensed & bonded. Call Toll Free 1-888-7957671. NEED MONEY? Lower your monthly bill payments. Have more spending money! Refinance expensive credit cards and auto loans. Coastal American Mortgage. The money expers. 800-523-2244. (Homeowners Only). No Downpayment? Problem Credit? Own the home you need now, without a big downpayment. Complete financing if qualified. DeGeorge Home Alliance. 1-800-3432884 68 Services Health Care 20/20 Without Glassesl Safe, rapid, non-surgical, permanent restoration 68 weeks. Airline pilot developed. Doctor approved. Free information by mail: (800)422-7320, ext.239 (406 961-5570, Fax (406)961-5577. http://www.vi sionfreedom .com Satisfaction Guaranteed. Pet Supplies Sales ft Services Coining Soon Claws%^ ——- AND —====£. Pet Directory For AN Your Pel Care, Supplies & Pet Sitting Needs. 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69 Service*, Home Improvement Painting: Interior. Experienced. Call Gina at (540)923-4652 EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 70 • Service*, Mlsc Adam’s Custom Slaughter! Processing Amissville Bring Your own Beef, Hogs, Sheep, or choose from our cornfed feeder lot beef. Slaughter is $25, processing 25c/lbs. Our beef, $ 1.50/lbs. hanging weight. P/U avail. 540-937-7497/937-2123 71 Tribute* In Memory of James B. Foster on his birthday, Feb. 5. We miss you. Love, Wife & Family 84 Automobiles Honda Accord DX, grey, 5 speed, a/c, cruise, good condition, runs great. $2,700 or best offer. (540)4392569. Mercury Sable 1992 LS, 92k miles, V-6, Dual air bags, leather interior, loaded, clean in/out. $7,900. (540)439-2569. SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions and parts Installed (If purchased halt). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all tirttes. We Buy and Sell running cart and truck*. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt. 229,3 miles past Culpeper High School. 825-2571 85 Trucks Chevy 1952 pick-up. Restored, 5 windows, runs good, looks good, new paint. $5,800. (301)739-2627. 91 Help Wanted **Gov’t.-Postal Jobs** NOW HIRING, Start $16.74 hr. For Appl. & Info. Call Between 2-2-97 & 211-97. 1-818-5065354 Ext. 9242 DAYCAMP CO-DIRECTOR RLEP and PEC natural history daycamp in Rappahannock County seeking co-director for Summer 1997, mid-June to mid-July. Naturalist preferred. Salary negotiable. Send resume to: RLEP Camp 47 Dearing Road Flint Hill, VA 22627 or call Robin Purnell, 540-675-1531 for more information. Drivers exp, O/O, Recent school grads. Builders Transport is now hiring in your area for our van, flatbed & dedicated fleets. Call today: 800762-1819. Drivers experienced or inexperienced. North American Van Lines has owner operator openings in their relocation services division. Tuition-free training! Tractor purchase programs, no trailer maintenance expenses, pay for performance plans and much more! 1800-348-2147 dept. A-38. Subject to certain conditions. Drivers- Be a success with Arctic Express, seeking company/regional drivers also lease purchase opportunities with no $ down, call now 800927-0431. EOE Drlvers-hlrlng drivers! 27c-29c/mile, premium equip, 401K, guaranteed get home prog. Assigned tractors, medical & dental prog avail. Up to 4 wks paid vacation. SilverEagle/ Arnold Transport 800-846-4321. Drivers* solo/teams/owner operators. Teams-$100K+, $2K sign-on! Trainers$70K! Top owner operator program. Conventionals/coast-to-coast! Bonuses, benefits. Covenant T ransport (experienced) 1-800-441-4394, ext. SC-45, (graduates) 1-800-338-6428, ext.SC45. Weekend recruiters. Drivers. Tractor-trailer. Shop before you train and compare! Save nearly $1000 over Alliance! 3 weeks or 8 weekends. Shippers Choice of VA. Inc. 1800-646-2374. Drlvers...Swlft Transportation. Now hiring drivers! Off-site contracted training. Our drivers get paid more because they get more miles! 1-800-800-7461. Drivers: Start at 2732c/mile. Raises to 36$/mile. Home every 912 days with assigned tractor. Medical/Dental/Retirement. $1000 tarp and quarterly safety bonus. Homady Truck Line 1-800-343-7989 ext. SW-4. Job update -— Mid-Week Edition FARM HELP Part time farm help wanted. Male or Female. Call 540-987-8922 FARM HELP Trainer - FT Barn Staff - PT Call for details 540-825-4146 Gat paid to shop! Make $347 weekly...As “Mystery Shopper” for local stores. Check friendliness. Shop for T.V.'s, Clothes, more! We pay for it.. You keep it! Call 313-458-5300 Ext. 19 . Gama wardan. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is accepting applications for law enforcement procedures, fish and wildlife species, and boating. Ability to apply laws and regulations to enforcement operations, effect a forcible arrest, use enforcement equipment safely, and communicate effectively. A high school diploma or equivalent; possession of or eligibility for, a valid Virginia driver's license; at least 20/40 vision correctable to 20/20 with no color deficiency; attainment of age 21 - by August 1, 1997; and a willingness to relocate anywhere in Virginia. Applicants with successful college coursework may be preferred. Salary range: $23,401$36,535. Tentative hire date is late summer 1997. Submit a state application by March 3, 1997 to: Game Warden Recruitment. P.O. Box 6943 Richmond, Virginia 23230:0943. Equal Op Housekeeper Energetic person needed to maintain home in Warrenton. FT position to begin at 6:30a daily. Duties incl. all housekeeping needs. Must possess a willingness to assist. Reliable transportation for all weather is required. Must be available to work weekends with mid-week days off. Position includes full benefits. Please send salary requirements and a letter of interest with areas of excellence to: RG #22592 PO Box 359 Leesburg, Va. 20178 GIRLS WANTED From Virginia. Between 6-19 to compete in this year's 1997 pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships including trip to nationals. Call today, 1-800-367-2125, ext. 866. Girls wanted. Ages 1319 <or Miss Virginia Teen All American Pageant. For free information, call 1-800-6888-8413. You must ask for Susie. Piedmont Press & Graphics is a leading edge commercial printer and graphics company located in Warrenton, Virginia. We are presently looking for a full time salesperson to sell our printing, graphics and Internet services. Experience is helpful though not the main factor in securing this position. We are looking for strong communication skills with an aggressive desire to achieve. To apply for this position, fax your resume to (540) 347-9335 or email your resume to tony Qpiedmontpress.com. Summer Help Married couple or two friends from mid-June thru Labor day. Private family camp on island on Adirondack Mtn Lake. Cooking, caretaking, camping activities. 40 hours per week, flexible schedule, references required. Call 540-6753826 VOLUNTEER SERVICES SUPERVISOR #7084-01 Full-time position based in Culpeper. Supervise daily operation of volunteer program and staff. Assess volunteer needs; develop/implement programs. Training qnd/or experience in human services. Knowledge of community needs & resources. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and volunteers; organize fund raising & volunteer recognition events. Skill in volunteer recruitment, record keeping, training, public relations, public speaking & written communication. DMV record check required. Hiring range; $23,302.50 - $26,169/yr. Apply with Board application by 12:00 Noon, 2/14/97 to; Human Resources RappahannockRapldan CSB 401 South Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 EEO/AA Minorities are encouraged to apply. Graphic Daslgnar/Artlat Design Department of New York Company relocated to Virginia Countryside seeks very experienced graphic design artist to join team. Mac Illustrator a must! To apply call 540-622-2000 X 101 between 8 am and 5 pm or mail/fax resume with salary history to: Director of Human Resources Pen-Tab Industries, Inc. 167 Kelley Drive Front Royal, vA 22630 Fax: 540-622-6411 Auto Glass • Installers Do Better with Us! Top Pay Plus Full Benefits Fairfax Location Most of our experienced glass installers make $25-$45,000/yr. Trainee positions available for those with some auto glass installation experience. EOE. Apply On Our 24hr JobLine Now! 800-894-7980 SAFEUTE America’s Premier Auto Glass Installer Store Manager Trainees As Peebles continues its unprecedented growth into the small and medium sized communities of Middle America, we are looking for customer-oriented, fashion-conscious people to join us by becoming a valuable part of our management team. At Peebles, our Store Manager Trainees have an active role in everyday operations , from receiving merchandise to customer service, as wen as the future success of a multi-million dollar store. As one of our successful Store Manager Trainees, you'll enjoy a full range of rewards to include: • A Competitive Salary A Bonus • Paid Personal Hours • Paid Holidays • Health Insurance • Life Insurance • 401 (k) Savings Plan • Retirement Benefits Preferred Background: • Rate! Experience • Leadership skits • Relocation Required For consideration. mai/FAX your resume to: Gavin Harper One Peebles Street South HID, VA 23970 FAX: (804) 4475453 Peebles He ve equal appartunly enployer mdptomolet dnqf-tim workplace. TELLERS (part-time) Must enjoy working with the public, cash . handling experience desirable, must have flexible hours and good credit. Call Sharon Lee at State Bank of Remington (540) 439-3233 EOE TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER NEEDED Experienced. Call after 6 PM. Gus Harris 540-825-6329 101 Legal Notices SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE TRACT 1 CONTAINING 79.868 ACRES AND TRACT 2 CONTAINING 0.363 ACRE LESS AND EXCEPT FIVE ACRES AND ROADWAY IN PIEDMONT MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA IMPROVED BY A RESIDENCE AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS In Execution of a Deed of Trust executed by Raymond J. Rubinchak and Susan Eaton Rubinchak dated the 28th day of December, 1976, recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, in Deed Book 120, Page 715, the undersigned Substitute Trustee Will offer for sale at public auction on February 7, 1997 at 12:00 Nobn Local Time at the front steps of the Circuit Court House, Rappahannock County, Virginia, the following: all those certain tracts or parcels of land situated, lying and being in Piedmont Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, and more particularly described as follows: Tract 1 containing 79.868 and Tract 2 containing 0.363 acre as the same are more particularly described by metes and bounds in trie aforesaid deed of trust recorded in Deed Book 120, page therefrom 5.00 acres and the non-exclusive right to use a roadway, as is more accurately and completely described in a deed of partial release recorded in Deed Book 124, page 264. The street addresses of the property are 59 Mountain High Farm Lane, Sperryville, Virginia 22740 and 60 Mountain High Farm Lane, Sperryville, Virginia 22740. The property is improved by a residence and other valuable improvements. THE PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS ARE SOLD AND WILL BE CONVEYED “AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPTING ONLY THE TRUSTEE'S SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED. The sale of this property is subject to any easement, restrictions and matters which may be of record including the right of way agreement in Deed Book 145, page 689, any unfiled or unrecorded mechanic's liens, all liens which may affect the property, and the rights, if any, of any parties in possession. Obtaining possession of the property shall be the responsibility of the purchaser. TERMS OF SALE: Cash with a successful bidder's deposit of 10% of the sales price in cash or certified check or such other funds as may be acceptable to the substitute trustee at time of sale and balance upon tender of Special Warranty Deed, settlement to be held on or before February 28, 1997, at 11:00 a.m., time being of the essence, in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office of Rappahannock County, Virginia. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right: (1) to waive the deposit requirement, (ii) to approve the creditworthiness of any bidder: (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time pnor to the termination of the bidding: (iv) to keep the bidding open for any length of time: (v) to postpone the sale one or more times as he may deem advisable: and (vi) to require a cash bidders deposit of 10% of the sales price before any bid is received. In the event the purchaser should fail to complete his purchase as set forth above, the deposit shall be retained by the Substitute Trustee and applied to the costs and expenses of the sale and the balance, if any, to be retained by the Substitute Trustee as compensation for said sale. Examination of title, conveyancing, and recording fees shall be at the expense of the purchaser. Purchaser shall assume any unpaid taxes for the current yearsubsequent to the date of auction. John C. Bennett, Substitute Trustee FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: John C. Bennett, Substitute Trustee Attorney at Law The Hill House 306 N. West Street Culpeper. Virginia 22701 (703) 825-3838 1-15,1-22, 1-29,2-5-97 •19351 101 Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Case No. 97-2 Rappahannock County Circuit Court Robert J. O’Neill, Executor v. Jean Cognon and Wakefield Country Day School. The object of this suit is to: construe the Will of Eugene P. Cognon and appointment of Trustee and based on an affidavit filed herein, the Court finds that there exists sufficient grounds for causing service of process by publication. It is ORDERED that Jean Cognon appear at the above-named court and protect his interests on or before March 12, 1997. 1-17-97 Diane Bruce, Clerk A COPY-TESTE Diane Bruce, Clerk Margaret Ralph, Deputy Clerk 1-22,1-29, 2-6 & 2-12-97 #20572 Invitation for Bids: Paving of Rappahannock County Library Driveway & Parking Area The Rappahannock County Library Board of Trustees is soliciting bids on services to provide an asphaltic concrete surface to the Rapahannock County Library driveway and parking area located on Rt. 683, Library Road, in Washington, VA. The successful bidder shall comply with the terms contained in the Invitation for Bids issued by the Trustees of the Rappahannock County Library. Copies of the complete IFB and the General Terms and Conditions are available from the office listed below. A prebid meeting will be held for any prospective bidders with questions or requests for additional information on Friday, February 21 at 9:00 AM at the Library facility. Attendance is not required in order to bid on the work herein described. No prequalification is required for this contract. All bids should be submitted on a form (included with the General T erms and Conditions documents) clearly identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shall note any exclusions or limitations. The basis for the bid shall also be stated.; for this agreement, a final and complete finished price shall be stated. All bids must be received at the County Administrator’s Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Monday, February 24, 1997, by 3:00 PM, at" which time they will be opened and publicly read. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply. The Library Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF: Rappahannock County Library Board of Trustees 1-29,2-5 & 2-12-97 #21536 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rap> pahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 3, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: RZ # 97-02-01 Application by Micah and Vandy Solomon, contract purchasers of Tax Map 13, Parcels 72 & 73A to rezone property from “VR" Village Residential to “VC Village Commercial, <b allow business office in existing structure. Property consists of approximately 1.428 acres. Rezoning allowed under Section 170134 of the Code of Rappahannock. A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Said applications will-be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant, 101 _Legal Notice* adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, P. O. Box 519 Washington, VA 22742022, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 2-5 & 2-12-97 #22649 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on T Thursday, February 27, 1997 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia in order to consider the following applications: SU# #97-01-01 Charles E. Sutphln, 374 Ben Venue Road, Flint Hill, VA 22627, desires to obtain a Special Use Permit in order to construct a family apartment in a separate structure on family property; zoned "A", Agricultural and “C", Conservation. Located at Tax Map 22, Parcel 5 on SR 729, in Wakefield Magisterial District, apartment will contain approximately 1013 square feet of living space. Allowed under Section 170-36 (A) with Additional Standards in 170-62 (G) of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Said applications will-be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 1997 at seven-rhirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P. O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747, in advance thereof. ' BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 2-5 & 2-12-97 #23077 Too Late to Classify CREST HILL FARM Crest Hill Farm, Etlan. 362+ Ac. mt. farm, 5BR Victorian. 3-bay garage, barns, outbldgs, streams, lake, fencing, frontage, S875K • Rustic 3-BR log he on 4.3 ac. (adjoins farm above), overlooks lake, beamed ceilings, stone FP, needs work, $84,500 • Rapp. Co., lovely wooded 18 ac., mt. views, stream, frontage 78K. Call Lisa Dyer 540-9234765. • Private mt. haven, majestic mt. views, stream frontage, near Nat’l Park, 10 ac., $49,500. O/A. Call Bill Gentry, Jefferson Land & Realty, 540-948-5050. Giveaway: Barn homes needed for shy unadoptable cats. All medical provided, all spayed/ neutered. 703-295-0678. Round Hay Bales, 4 1/2’ diameter. 1st and 2nd cutting $20 each. 540675-3409. Too Late Employment In Search of CRWE: (Competent Realtor With Experience) Progressive and growing company desires new agent. Should have experience with listings and sales. Complete back up available. Good commission split. Floor time. Real Estate III Washington, VA Too Late to Classify God reached in His garden, plucked a beautiful red rose Claudia Dodson Jenkins” 3 years ago It seems like only yesterday that you went away. The hardest part of all is we never said good-bye. A place is vacant in all our hearts, that no one else can filland time alone does not heal No one knows the pain we all feel. But we know it was God’s Will But deep in our hearts we all iove you Still. Loved and missed very much Johnny, Michelle, Bobby, Clo Sonny, Brenda and all the grandchildren Obituaries Mamie Baxley Mamie Maxfield Yates Baxley, 99, of The Virginian in Fairfax, formerly of Hume, died Sunday, Jan. 26 at The Virginian. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 30 at Flint Hill Methodist Church by the Rev. Merlin Shorb. Interment was at Leeds Episcopal Church in Markham by the Rev. Linnea Turner. Mrs. Baxley was bom June 19, 1897, in Flint Hill, daughter of the late Charles J. and Juliet Beckham Yates. She was a 1915 graduate of Hume High School, where she was valedictorian and taught briefly. She attended Mary Baldwin College and was believed to be its oldest living alumna. She was a member of Flint Hill Methodist Church and her allegiance centered on Leeds Episcopal Church, where she sang in the choir, served on the Altar Guild and was chairman of the United Thank Offering for 50 years. She was a founding member of the Blue Ridge Flower Club and was active in many other community projects. She was the wife of the late, Henry L. Baxley Sr. Surviving are a son, Henry L. Baxley Jr. of Marshall; two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Arrangements were handled by Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton. Mary B. Miller Quaintance-Snead Mrs. Mary Botts Miller Quaintance Snead, 90, of Sperryville, died on Feb. 2 at the Overlook Nursing Home. She was bom on Sept. 10,1906, to the late Darius Lyle Miller and Elizabeth Roberts Strother Miller. Mrs. Snead was the widow of Raymond G. "Dike" Quaintance, Jr. and Doctor John P. Snead III. Mrs. Snead was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. She graduated from Harrisonburg State Teachers College in June 1925, and retired in July 1977 after teaching forty-eight years, the last twenty-two as principal of Rappahannock Elementary School. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Sanford of Orange; two nephews, Wallace W. Sanford, Jr. and Lyle Miller Sanford, both of Orange. Additionally, she was preceded in death by a brother, D. Lyle Miller, Jr. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Trinity Episcopal Church with the Rev. Jenning Hobson III officiating. Interment was in Woodville Cemetery. Pallbearers were William G. Eastham, Sr., Carson B. Johnson, Jr., C.B. Johnson, Preston Pulliam, John Peyton Snead, John W. Quaintance, H.B. Wood, Jr., and Henry B. Wood, ID. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Sperryville Fire Department, P.O. Box 233, Sperryville, Va. 22740, the Sperryville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 178, Sperryville, Va. 22740 or the Mary Quaintance Educational Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 109, Sperryville, Va. 22740. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Shirley Nalls Shirley Marie Nalls, 55, of Front Royal, died at her home on Friday, Jan. 31. Funeral services were held at the Tumer-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal on Tuesday, Feb. 4 with the Rev. James Burke officiating. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery, Washington. Mrs. Nalls was bom on Sept. 9, 1941, in Rappahannock County, the daughter of Clabert and Helen Burke Smoot. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Clarence Nalls of Front Royal; three daughters. Shelly Morefield of Stephens City, Sherry Vanover of Front Royal and Sheila Owens of Culpeper; one brother, Bud Smoot of Washington; three sisters, Debbie Wines of Chester Gap, Lois Williams of Washington and Jeannie Pomeroy of Front Royal and seven granddaughters. Active pallbearers were Bill Racer, Jimmy Wines, Terry Costello, Jimmy Williams, Jim Williams and Kevin Williams. Honorary pallbearers were J.D. Wines, Billy Smoot, Ollie Wines and Steven Mills. Dan Wood Dan Shelby Wood, 74, of Rixeyville, died on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He was bom March 8, 1922, in Charlottesville to the late Jack Wood and Addie Wood. Survivors include six children, David Snyder of Culpeper, Larry Wood of Rixeyville, Marie Putnam of Midland, Susan Bright of Bealeton, Connie Keyser of Washington and Dorothy Pruss of Remington and a loving companion, Annfe Covington of Rixeyville. He is also survived by one sister, Sylvia Savage of Confluence, Pa., 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Wood was preceded in death by one son, Daniel L. Wood, four brothers, Luther Wood, James Wood, Melvin Wood and William Wood and one sister, Ella Wood. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Found and Sons Chapel in Culpeper with the Rev. Alpheus Atkins officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Keith Wood, Jason Wood, Richard Bright, Stevie Settle, Richard McKaige and Wallace Covington. Honorary pallbearer was Jessie Keyser. Memorial donations may be made to Mr. Wood's family, C/O Found and Sons Funeral Home, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Viewtown News Notes Mrs. Becky Frazier of Culpeper, Mr. Billy Dodson and daughter, Tanya and Rachel Grigsby, all of Bealeton were weekend visitors of their parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Sympathy is extended to the Clatterbuck family upon the passing of Rev. Archie Clatterbuck last week. Happy birthday wishes are extended to David Dove of Manassas who will celebrate his special day on Feb. 12. Family and friends from the Viewtown area wish him the best. x " - ' ' r* --i- ' ; By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Prayer is extended to all of those on the sick list. Have a great week! Students Named Dr. Marilyn C. Beck, President of Lord Fairfax Community College, announced the names of students who received President's Academic Honors list and Dean's list for the Fall. The President's list is composed of all students who complete at least a 12 semester-hour credit load and achieve at least a 3.8 honor point average. The Dean's list is composed of all students who complete at least a 12 semester hour credit load and achieve at least a 3.2 honor point average. Those from Rappahannock on the Dean's List were: Joseph V. Facchina, Peggy A. Jones, Leslie M. Norman and Joyce A. Wharton. Wendy L. Whitford was named to the President’s List. CLORErGEEST funeral home 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant

Wild, Wonderful Water Plants of Virginia By DR. DIANE RELF Extension Environmental Horticulturist Aquatic plants hold a fascination for gardeners, whether they' have a large pond or a bird bath, said Diane Relf, environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension of Virginia Tech. Aquatic plants can be divided into algae and rooted water plants. Algae are simple plants that lack true roots, leaves, or flowers. They may occur as single cells, colonies, filaments, or advanced forms such as muskgrasses or stoneworts, which grow to a height of two to tjftree feet and resemble rooted plants. Algae may occur as free-floating surface scums; dense, surface or bottom-tangled mats; attached on rooted plants or submerged object; or motile, individual forms dispersed throughout the water. Sympathy Extended To Smoots Our condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Clabert Smoot on the passing of their daughter, Mrs. Shirley Nalls of Front Royal on Friday at her home. The community was saddened to mife;- 'v--' „ ' ■■■ - I I By RUTIF CLARK ; <P75*3608 .-...... .hear of the death of Mrs. Maty Botts Quaintance Snead who passed away on Sunday at Overlook Nursing Home in Warrenton. Sunday visitors of. Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and family of Alexandria and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keyser and family of Washington and Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill. Happy belated birthday wishes to Herndon Hudson who celebrated his day on Sunday, Feb. 2 at his home with his children and grandchildren. Thursday, Feb. 6 the Band Boosters will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Band Trailer at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Happy birthday to Mrs. Mary Lois Atkins of Sperryville on Thursday, Feb. 6, Charles "Rock" Smoot on Friday, Feb. 7, Frank Moffett of Warrenton on Saturday, Feb. 8 and Randy Beatty of Front Royal on Monday, Feb. 10. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett returned home on Sunday after visiting for ten days with Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. The God Squad of the Washington Baptist Church will meet on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. for a Valentine Party. For more information contact Sarah Brown, 675-3624. Saturday Ms. Betty Menefee of Manassas, Mrs. Frances Eubank and Vergil Payne had lunch in Front Royal. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Mary Smoot and daughters. Crystal and Megan and a -friend of Winchester. Mrs. Mary Kindall has returned home after being a patient for a week in Warren Memorial Hospital at Front Royal. I want to thank all my friends and relatives for their acts of kindness for my birthday on Saturday, Feb. 1. Have a great week and pray for the sick. Leftwich Attends Convention Ron Leftwich of Culpeper Auction House attended the 39th Annual Convention of the Virginia Auctioneers Association held at the Omni Hotel in Richmond. During the three day event Ron attended seminars on Federal Taxes, Toys & Collectibles, Sales Techniques, Championship Selling, Auction Marketing Center, Advanced Technology, Auction Promotion and others. Call 825-9045 for more information regarding his services. Some Algal Types Are Introduced To Ponds Naturally Since these are primitive, nonflowering plants, few homeowners would intemtionally introduce them into garden ponds. However, certain algal types require no conscious introduction, as birds frequently do that job. Standing water outdoors will always contain algae, and small garden ponds with high nutrient inputs may become overgrown with algae. You can control algae by introducing algae-eating fish and shading the surface of the water with plants. Rooted water plants have true stems, roots, leaves, and flowers. They may be emergents, such as cattails, with most of their leaves, stems, and flowering parts exposed to the air; floating leaf plants, with only their leaves on the surface; or submerged, with their leaves, stems, and reproductive structures underwater. Emergent plants, sometimes called marsh plants, grow above the water surface in shallow, shoreline areas of lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers. Although major portions of the plants are fully exposed to air, they are rooted in bottom sediments. Common emergents found in Virgina waters include cattail, arrowhead, pickerelweed, bulrush, rushes, bur reed, and smartweed. Some of these, such as the cattail and arrowhead or duck potato, produce edible plant materials that were an important food source to native Americans and are still consumed today. Cattail flower spikes and leaves are dried and used in decorations. Rushes and reeds are woven into baskets and mats. Many of these plants are also an important source of cover and food for fish and wildlife. When incorporating emergents into your garden pond, you need to make sure plant heights and growth forms are appropriate for the size of your pond. In most cases, you will have to manually remove some plants during each growing season to insure that one or two species do not overpopulate your pond. Some Floating Plants Can Blanket A Pond Floating leaf plants such as duckweed and water meal may be rooted in • the'bottom muds or be unattached and float freely on the surface. Plants with the smallest and largest leaves are in this group. Wolffia (water meal) has a single, oval-shaped leaf that is less than 1/16-inch in diamter. The lotus (melumbo lutea) has round leaves that exceed 24 inches in diamter. Tiny, floating plants can reproduce rapidly under favorable conditions and blanket a pond with a green scum. Lotuses and waterlilies (floating leaf plants) produce some of the showiest flowers of the plant world. The white water lily (nymphaea odoata) with fragrant white or pink flowers is a favorite ornamental in garden ponds. Submerged plants (water milfoil, elodea, watercress, wild celery, and pond weed) grow with most of their parts below the water's surface although flowers and seed stalks may, at certain times of the year, extend above the surface to insure pollination by wind and insects. Since these plants depend on the water for support, they are limp and unable to support themselves in an upright position when removed from water. Submergent water plants are important sources of food and cover for fish and wildlife. Wild celery (Vallisneria americana) is a valuable food source for waterfowl and is often planted on wildlife refuges. Frogbit or American elodea (Elodea canadensis) and Brazilian elodea (Egeria densa) are commonly sold as aquarium plants. Some Less Desirable Plants Are Difficult To Eliminate Certain submergents, such as watermilfoil, can form dense, impenetrable weed beds throughout lakes and ponds, reducing water movement, casing siltation, depleting dissolved oxygen, and changing the whole character of an aquatic ecosystem. If submergents become established in your garden pond and you are not able to adequately remove them through manual techniques, you may have to drain the pond and allow these plants to dry to a powder. These plants spread by fragmentation, and one small fragment can reintroduce the plant into your pond. This information is from Diana L. Weigmann, formerly with the Virginia Water Rescources Research Center, and Louis A. Helfrich, Fisheries Extension Specialist at Virginia Tech. Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. 7 ;-«-“i OntySiMprmek 0 Next Deadline Jbra 1 inch space U*tv U/ U OOOO February 23 ; ■ U f|| t.m AUTO REPAIR Rappahannock Auto Service Foreign Car Repair 987*9700 OPEN SATURDAYS On Rt. 211 on the Park side of SperryyiUe BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0937 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET INC. The One-Stop Shop tor complete Home Decorating Service Floor Covenngs • Window Treatments Wallpaper • Slip Covers & Upholstery Reudrnlml & Commercial Rt 211 Amissville, VA 937-5500 CHIROPRACTIC *0*tSggto> Warren ton (540) 349-1152. D.C. Was Kington Office (540)675-2491, luet.-Sal. Bn Atbointment, CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reatonable Price* Free Eitimate* 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 BILL CATO & CO. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • Carpentry • Timber Framing • Cabinetmaking S40-937-3039 VA Class A Building, Plumbing, Electrical JENKINS FAMILY CONSTRUCTION Specializing in roofing, remodeling & additions Robert W. Jenkins, Jr. 540-987-9526 FENCING FENCING Installer of Safe Fence High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire. Chain Link, Board and Electric. Split Rail Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager: 540-399-2688 Flint Hill, VA GRAPHIC DESIGN Roy Thomas, Jr. Graphics Designer Stationery Business Girds Sketclies Flint Hill*(540) <>75-3293 INSURANCE H ft R BLOCK 309 N. East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-8700 159 Mottett Avenue Warrenton, VA 20189 (540) 347-7517 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL pimvs Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL A PLUMBING Class A Certified New & Old Work Free Estimate* on Sew Work S4©-#7&-8*49 PAINTING FAUX FINISHES Murat* & DECORATIVE PAINTING hv Linda Mfiimtra 540-987-1349 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 SERVICES BONNIE’S SECRETARIAL Correspondence, database, manuscripts, resumes, wills, etc Laser printer. Free local pickup & delivery. Call Bonnie at First Dollar Farm. S40-675-3460 SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Small Engine Repaiw All Makes & Models Free Estimates Fast Turnaround Lawn Moww^wvIch Jeflersonton VA 540-937-7247 FUDD ' Saw Sharpening & Small Engine Service Avid Spring Mush Cull Today! 540-364-2427 ^_O Ptlhrtry STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPERRYVILLE. VA TAX PREPARATION TV SALES & REPAIR GREYSTONETV & APPUANCE Salas ft Service GE& RCA Video Product! Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool A Roper Appliances 540-948-2200 TV SALES & REPAIR TIRED OF POOR TV RECEPTION? Tired of cable; poor antenna reception; renting a dish? SWITCH - 40 Channels $19.99/mo 76 Channels $29.99/mo 100% CREDIT APPROVAL Sales people needed In all areas. For more info, eall 1-800-641-9999 W00DST0VES W00DST0VES The largest selection in VA. Sierra. Jotul, Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE 804/971-6777 South Wale Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229. All sizes available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. 540-341-7000 Happy Real Estate Directory Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Marie W. Ridder to Martie R. Hoffman and wife, 159.7207 acres, Wakefield District. $474,120. Lansing Lamont and wife to Marie W. Ridder, 84.08 acres, Wakefield District. $390,000. William B. Bolt to Wayne Smoot and wife, 2.3 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Lelia Ann Wayland to Rebecca S. Wayland and other, 6.6533 percent undivided interest each in 44.22 acres. Stonewall District. Deed of Gift. Lawrence R. Dodson, Trustee to L.G. Zindel, Inc., lot 3, 1.0277 acres, Piedmont District. $27,000. Robert Henry Jenkins Jr., Exec, to Stephen D. Dodson Jr. and wife, 1/3 acre, Hawthorne District. $52,500. MAY BE THE BEST VIEW of any land for sale in Rappahannock, 30 acres, lightly wooded, road complete, nestled against the mountain, southern exposure, Huntly area. $79,900 SMALL HORSE PROPERTY, 9 acres located at Massie's Comer, board fencing, mountain views, good pasture, 2 bedroom house. Rare find in Rappahannock. $129,900 Call Emily Henry 4$ rainbow - V.I.P. 675-3490 or 1-800-523-8846 M RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY Heart of Old Dominion Hunt Country Two 25 acre parcels on protected land. Beautiful views. Lovely housesites. 70 miles from D.C. 540-636-9388 Rappahannock County r Henry R. Hudson to John O’Malley Bums, parcel one .1407, parcel two .0275, parcel three .0616 and parcel four 1.15579 acres, Hampton District. $8,298.60. Henry R. Hudson and wife to Katherine M. Parrish, Trustee, 39.5216 acres, Hampton District. $237,129.60. Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office TWO 25-ACRE - wooded tracts, stream, elevated building sites, convenient to Rt. 211. Your choice at $89,000 each. BOSTON AREA - 3.2-acre open & wooded lot on deeded right-of-way. $22,000 Rt. 211 - west of Sperryville, small gift shop - fruit stand complex, 1.5 acres. $40,000 LISTINGS NEEDED - Homes, Farms, Acreage. Call Today! James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 _ fit PRETTY 9 YEAR OLD VICTORIAN 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, 2.5 acres, distant mountain views, pastoral views close up, fenced, possible pond site. Large irregular shaped pool, deck and gazebo. Home in excellent condition with many extras. Fifty miles to Beltway. $269,000 Ask for Don Keithley (540) 347-1144 or (540)675-3431 T REALTY ^ HOUSE & ASSOCIATES X 145 Sullivan Street feg_Warrenton For your viewing pleasure: A charming home in impeccable condition. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, country kitchen, family room, 2-car garage. Tasteful landscaping for charm and privacy. By appointment. $315,000 Blue Ridge Views On The Covington River Contemporary home in the heart of Rappahannock. An interesting home with a central atrium. Four bedrooms, three baths, with a versatile design all owing,full living quarters for an in-law suite on the lower level which has a roughed-in kitchen. A unique home with many hidden features in a private 10 acre setting. Real Estate III Washington, Virginia (540) 675-1373 SMitzie Young, GRI Rick Kohler, Broker (540) 675-3555 (540) 937-6146 Pine Groves, Blue Ridge Views Building sites, and road frontage combined for an exceptional package of 18 acres for $89,900. The Buyer's Agency, Butch Zindel, Broker . 0 (540)675-1190 Inc.