Rappahannock News, February 19, 1997

49th Year, No. 8 44 Pages Member Audi! Bureau of Circulation Illegal Dumping Incident Occurs By CINDY MAHAN Rappabennsck News Staff Writer An Amissville man was arrested last week and charged with having an illegal dump on his property. Three warrants were obtained for 29-year-old Arthur H. Kitchen — for depositing trash in Rappahannock County which originated outside the county; for depositing trash in other than an approved receptacle or location; and for depositing solid waste in an open dump and/or own, operate or allow to be operated on his property an open dump. He was arrested and released on bond, with one condition of bond being that he not bring any more trash into Rappahannock County. The first warrant further stated that Mr. Kitchen "has continued to maintain the open dump even after repeated warnings as to the illegal nature of these activities." Commonwealth's Attorney Peter Luke said that Mr. Kitchen was bringing truckloads of trash, in a big dumptruck, to his property on Route 642 in Amissville between Sept. 1, 1996 and Feb. 5, 1997. He even has a front end loader to push the trash around his property. He said that Mr. Kitchen told him that he has a salvage operation. Looking at the photographs that Mr. Luke took on Mr. Kitchen's property on January 3, there is a large pile of what appears to be construction debris with a lot of large pieces of wood and metal. Mr. Luke said that neighbors of Mr. Kitchen's are quite upset, and he told neighbors that the county will take the steps necessary to get the stuff out of there. "I don't want anybody to think they can come to Rappahannock County and dump his trash," he said. Mr. Kitchen was given a number See Dump, Page A-6 Investigation Into Burglary Underway By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The investigation into the theft of money from RCHS and CCLC the weekend of Feb. 8 continues, said Major Rick Mac Welch of the Sheriffs Office. It is still unknown how much was taken from the high school, but about $60 is missing from CCLC. The Sheriffs Office is awaiting information from tests whioh are being conducted elsewhere. ' • An accident on U.S. 522 in Huntly on Feb. 11 caused $5000 damage to a UPS truck. - ’ The 1985 truck, operated by Richard Owens, 38, of Front Royal, was travelling north on U.S. when a 1990 van operated by Marialisa Delmare, 36, of Huntly, pulled out of a private driveway in front of Mr. Owens. He swerved to avoid hitting her, and ran off the right side of the road, striking an embankment. Ms. Delmare was charged by Va. State Trooper S.M. Knick with failure to yield the right of way. Neither driver was injured. Edna Mills of Mills Store in Castleton reported on Feb. 10 that three antique thermometers, each valued at $50, were stolen from the front porch of the store. There are no suspects, but the Sheriffs Office is contacting local antique and pawn shops in search of the thermometers. During a traffic stop on Feb. 10 in Washington, Matthew H. Lynn, 24, of Flint Hill, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana. He was released on a summons, said Major MacWelch of the Sheriffs Office. Darryl Breeding of Sperryville reported that someone had entered his residence, probably through a broken window in the basement, and taken See Cops, Page A-6 * ■ V : Old Rag Bulletins Series continues Don’t miss die fourth in a continuing series of stories on teenage fire and rescue workers. This week’s feature is on the Castleton Volunteer Fire and Rescue £ teenagers. See Page B-l for story. School Information Information on school closings or - changes in the high school athletic schedule caused by winter weather is available oh voice mail by calling 987-9316. V. Activities ^Lt Glance >■. # Friday, February 21 , . 5 ♦ RAAC movie "Fly Away Home,1* at Th< Theatre - 8 p.m. ( Sunday, February 23 ' \ ? * • Lions Club Annual Bland Music Competition, at The Theatre - 2:30 p.m, t Sunday, March 2 k • Guitarist David Richter will appear at The Theatre at 3 p.m. Call 675-1253. 700 23050 B*pp*6*ooock TJwo* *>.o Bo*» W^hingwo. V«. 22747 040)675-3338 . ) 675-306*fl**) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1997 * Washington, Virginia . IPhone d75-333^ 50 Cents --— Healing Art Rappaharytock News Staff Photo/C indy Mahan A detail from one of the murals done by Rappahannock CojUnty High School students in Laurie Marshall's artist-in-residency project about conflict resolution. By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer After a short discussion in executive session, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors agreed last Wednesday to purchase the 17.1024 acre Anderson property for $102,614.40. The county had been negotiating to buy the property, belonging to Rosemary and William Anderson, for almost a year and a half but serious discussion for the 17 plus acres had occurred in the last six months, said County Administrator John McCarthy. The county will also extend funds to cover the closing costs. The property will be used for a new waste disposal site, Mr. McCarthy said. There are now two sites for dumping trash in the county — Huntly and Scrabble — but this one will be owned and maintained by the county. Auxiliary uses for the property are: A possible road to link the Rappahannock Elementary School and High School via a back road since the Anderson property backs up to the school property, thereby eliminating some of the necessary traffic from the schools onto Rt. 211; and possibly relocating the Virginia Department of Transportation's Rappahannock office on a part of the land. Mr. McCarthy said that the county has talked with VDOT about that possibility but so far nothing has been decided. However the immediate use will be for a waste disposal site. ‘ The county is also negotiating to buy the Fletcher property, which adjoins the Anderson property in hopes of furthering its other plans. The county expects the closing to take place in the next two weeks. In other business, the board adopted the revised agenda and approved the bills. A matter of small discussion pertaining to the bills was for the purchase of a rebuilt motor for one of the county's cars in which the engine blew up. Mr. McCarthy will get estimates for rebuilt engines and the motor will be replaced. Teachers. Students Like Block Scheduling By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Both students and teachers say they prefer the current alternating day block schedule at the high school to the former sevenperiod day. Principal Jack Raines presented the results of surveys of students and teachers to the School Board Tuesday night, Feb. 11. Among students 79 percent said they prefer the current block schedule to last year’s schedule. Among teachers 96 percent prefer the block schedule. Both groups also supported the proposition that the 90minute periods "foster more effective student learning." Among students 74 percent agreed with that statement; 96 percent of high school teachers agreed. Students and teachers were offered the opportunity to record both positive and negative comments on the change. On the positive side students said the 90-minute block schedule "allows more time for discussion," "teachers can. go more into detail," "the days seem to go by faster," and "better grades and a better feeling of accomplishment." Negative comments included "teachers lecture too much," "some classes seem too long,” "need longer breaks between classes" and "longer lunch period needed." Teacher comments were similar. On the positive side they said "fewer disruptions to the learning process," "gives students with problems more time to get help," "grades have gone up," "it has improved school climate," "fewer conflicts in the hallways" and "students take school more seriously." Some negative teacher comments included "uneven lunch periods," "daily schedule is too tight," "the time lapse between Thursday and Monday classes" and "more preparations." Mr. Raines commented that at other schools with alternating block schedules teachers only teach five classes while at RCHS teachers teach six classes. He noted that teachers commented they were "not covering as much material" on the survey, but said other teachers said with fewer interruptions there is more time for instruc tion and some teachers report they are further along in the material they hope to cover this year than they were at this time last year. Assistant superintendent Mary Ann Biggs reported on success with the new attendance policy at the high school. Attendance has improved in each month of die year, she reported. Attendance has been 95.12 percent to date during the 1996-97 school year compared to 93.15 percent during 1995-96. This year 27 percent of RCHS students have missed no days of school so far compared to 18 percent last year, she reported. See Schools, Page A-6 Water Loss Down For Last Month By CINDY MAHAN i Rappahannock News Staff Writer The report on the Washington Water Works for January showed that the amount of gallons lost for the month was a drastic change from the December report. In January, 202,240 gallons were lost (the difference between billable gallons of water and gallons billed); that figure for December was 328,490. With 890,000 gallons pumped in January and 1,118,200 gallons pumped in December, that is a huge difference for one month. Town Attorney Frank Reynolds said, "Maybe people were taking joint showers.” Council member Peter Skowronski was surprised too. He said, "We only lost 20,000? That is very good.” Council member Reinhardt Lynch said that he had wanted to borrow the tapes of the December meeting to see how he had voted on one matter, but that the main tape from the meeting was missing. He asked, "If we are going to record these meetings and they end up missing, then what is the point?" The council discussed the matter and decided to keep the tapes locked up and keep the tapes for at least three months before taping over them. Steve Critzer said that the town Planning Commission had had two See Council, Page A-6 Habitat Seeks Family By JAN LaVALLEY iUppakunock iNm Staff Writer The Rappahannock office of Habitat For Humanity, covered under the Fauquier Habitat For Humanity, is facing a dilemma. They have a group of highly qualified individuals ready and willing to help build a house and the necessary means to do so however they have no eligible family to work with. Local coordinator, Bob Darby said, "We need people to apply. We need someone soon or the program will not be able to move along for this year.” Habitat is a Christian housing ministry which provides local low income families, who live in substandard or overcrowded conditions, a way to afford simple, decent housing. They do this through volunteer labor, tax deductible donations, help from the Habitat family and a revolving "Fund for Humanity," which is derived from the funds from mort gages of existing Habitat houses. There are criteria which families must meet to be eligible. "We need families which are fairly stable," Mr. Darby said. "Usually these are one or two parent families, with children, which are functioning well. "The difficulties we run into are when a boyfriend or ex-spouse are involved with the family and the situation is disruptive." Mr. Darby said Habitat is concerned primarily with those in the household and once in a while with children of the family who are in financial difficulty. "As we get a qualified family, I organize the effort around that family. As soon as we get a family we begin fund raising and work. There is no lingering responsibility for those who volunteer their service once the home is finished," he said. See Habitat, Page A-6 Board Moves To Buy

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Feb. 4 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Toni Raye Henry, 72/55, $51/29. Robert R. Kirk, 55/35, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to May 6, $29 cost. Dyan Jacqueline Maige, 48/35, $39/29. Stephen Ray Ramsey, 50/35, sent, to driver's improvement class, continued to May 6, $29 cost. Scott Lee Allanson; 74/55, $57/29. Jesse Michael Fields, expired inspection, $25/29. Jeffrey T. Loehr, 68/55, $39/29. Janet Alice Moore, expired registration, $25. Andrew Milton Swinsky, 67/55, ,$36/29. Russell Tyree Williams, 69/55, sent to driver's improvement class, continued to May 20, $29 cost. The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Richard Douglas Pickeral, possess marijuana, continued six months, sent to ASAP, $299 cost. Elizabeth Mae Pullen, false police report, continued to March 11. Melissa Lynn Pullen, false police report, continued to March 11. William Daniel Sheppard, possess marijuana, continued to March 11. Jessie Lee Woodward Jr., possess alcohol under age, $25/29, drive suspended/revoked, no prosecute, tinted glass, dismissed. Joseph A. Wenk, defective equipment, $30/29, seat belt violation, $25. Frederick Abraham Agnew, driving under influence, continued to March 11. Caro F. Bentley, no inspection, $30/29, expired registration, $30/2. Leah Shanti Blanton, no operator's licenses in possession, complied with law. Eric Lloyd Braithwaite, 68/55, $39/39. Liytie Maxine Catrett, no operator's license in possession, complied with law. David Allen Chandler, expired inspection, $25/29. Stephen R. Dady, drinking while driving, $200/29. Sheila Ann Dwyer, 68/55, $39/29. Romeo Wilmer Ferguson, 67/55, $36/29, defective exhaust, $30/2. Michael Wade Fletcher, 71/55, $48/29. Anthony Steele Fritts, reckless driving, 83/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to May 6, reduced to 74/55, $57/29, no operator's license in possession, dismissed. Jennifer Noelle Gibson, 72/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to March 6, $29 cost. Alice Susan Grigsby. 72/55, continued six months. Elizabeth M. Imhof, 70/55, $45/29. Firozeh Jafari, no inspection, $25/29. James William Jenkins, 67/55, $36/29. Richard Doyale Mahoney, 74/55, $57/29. Daniel Parker Mason, 69/55, continued to Feb., 1998, defective equipment, no prosecute, drive suspended (outside restriction), reduced to no operator’s licenses, continued to Feb. 17, 1998, $49 cost, drive without license, six months jail, one month to serve. Sharron Louise McDaniel, no operator’s licenses in possession, complied with law. ‘ Brenda H. McQuillan, 69/55, continued to March 11. Misty L. Musser, 72/55, $51/29, no registration in possession, complied with law. Melissa Lynn Pullen, reckless driving, no seat belt, continued to March 11. Steven L. Ragland, 70/55, sent to driver's improvement class, continued to May 6, $29 cost. Darian Lee Stevens, fail to drive right of center, sent to driver's improvement class, continued to May 6, $29 cost. Rufus J. Timberlake, 72/55 $51/29. Richard Vemon Wakefield, no seat belt, $25. • The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Feb. 18: Melinda Renee Draper, fail to comply/cdi terms, contempt, $129 cost, 30 days jail, 2 to serve. Helen A.M. Brown, bad check, $45/84, $141 restitution, bad check, $46.03, continued to April 1. Arthur H. Kitchen, two cases of illegal dumping, unlawful waste disposal, continued to March 18. Bertrand Raphael Farkas, reckless driving, 96/55, reduced to improper driving, $100/29. Anthony Eugene Stringfellow, 68/55, dismissed. James George Charles, 74/55, $29 cost. Sean Magee Connor, 67/55, dismissed. Michael P. Griffith, 72/55, dismissed. John Ocampo Miranda, 69/55, dismissed. Raghuveer Sharma, reckless driving, 77/55, $139/39. James David Talbot, capias/fail to comply, $400 bond. Alvin Wayne Brant, 38/25, $39/29. Daniel E. Campbell, 51/35, $48/29. County Emergency Log i he tallowing fire and rescue calls were routed throughout the dispatch center during this past week: Feb. 11: 5:04 p.m., auto accident, U S. 522, Huntly, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill. Feb. 12: 5:48 a.m., difficult breathing. Route 612, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 1:46 p.m., difficult breathing. Route 677, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 5:56 p.m., heart attack, U.S. 522, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 6:38 p.m., heart attack, WS. 522, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD. Feb. 13: 5:22 a.m., unconscious person, Route 736, Fauquier County, Flint Hill VFD. Feb. 14: 4:40 p.m., structural fire. Route 622, Washington, Washingtor VFD, Sperryvilie VFD, Sperryvilie VRS and Flint Hill VFD. Feb. 16: 1:16 p.m., mutual aid. U.S. 522, Front Royal, Flint Hill VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff's Office during this past week: Feb. 10: larceny/from building. Route 729, Castleton; stray dog. Route 615, Castleton; stray livestock/horses. Route 231, Sperryvilie; stray livestock/horses, Route 612, Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; intoxication, Town of Washington; marijuana/possession. Town of Washington. Feb. 11: suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, U,S. 522, Huntly; burglary/forced entry residence. Route *7 : |g § Volunteer Fire Co 540-937-4110 M SHOOTING MATCH v,: MM Every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. 5 beginning March 1,1997 12 Gauge Shotguns only, ^ ^ no ■ i *■ ■ Yes! Please enter my new subscription to jRappafyannocfe J^etos Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock...$19.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S.$24.00/yr. NAME____ ADDRESS____ CITY---STATE_ZIP_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Okf Address: Now Address: The Rappahannock News (ISSN fa 1050-7655 & 188280) ia published every Wedneaday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 21086 by Rappahannock News, a diviaion of Arundel Communication, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere in U.S. _ POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. 671, Sperryville; suspicious incident. Route 1001, Sperryville; stray dog. Route 662, Huntly; stray dog. Route 637, Amissville; larceny/from building, Route 231, Sperryville; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Huntly; business, US. 211, Washington; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Woodville; info, gen.. Town of Washington; family fights. Route 729, Amissville. Feb. 12 extra patrol/welfare check. Route 638, Flint Hill; info, gen., unknown, citizen request assist. Route 729, Amissville; extra patrol/welfare check, unknown; stray livestock/horses. U.S. 522, Sperryville; citizen request assist. Route 646, Amissville; suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Washington; 'business, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen.. Route 729, Flint Hill; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Washington; stray livestock/horses, U.S. ^22, Woodville; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville; residence. Route 643, Amissville; info, gen.. Town of Washington. Feb. 13: family fights. Route 626, Washington; public service. Route 637, Amissville; traffic accident. Town of Washington; larceny/from yards. Route 645, Amissville; traffic accident, Route 612, Sperryville; suspicious incident. Route 600, Sperryville; intoxication. Route 729, Washington; info, gen!, U.S. 211, Amissville; dog nuisance. Route 611, Amissville; info, gen.. Route 611/642, Amissville. Feb. 14: stray dog. Route 661, Castleton; info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; funeral escort, U.S. 211, Washington; reckless driving. Route 610, Chester Gap; vacation request, U.S. 211, Amissville; traffic accident. Route 643. Amissville; traffic offense free text. Route 610, Chester Gap. t Feb. 15: public service. Route 611, Amissville; stray dog. Route 662, Huntly; extra patrol/welfare check. Route 618, Woodville; civil problem. Route 611, Amissville; lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; animal emergency/response. Route 628. Washington; keep the peace, U.S. 211, Amissville. Feb. 16: traffic accident. Route 729/618, Castleton; intoxication. Route 1001, Sperryville; conservation/animals, Route 626. Washington; info, gen.. Route 610, Chester Gap; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; family fights, U.S. 522, Washington; give false alarm, U.S. 211, Washington; public service. Town of Washington; info, gen., Route 645. Amissville; driving under influence. Route 641, Flint Hill; public service. Route 641, Flint Hill; business. Route 231, Sperryville; driving under influence, Route 641. Flint Hill. Larceny Charge Dropped By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer A petit larceny charge was dismissed agairst Shannon R. Cordani, 21, of Amissville in Circuit Court last Thursday. In December, 1994 Ms. Cordani was found guilty of one count of petit larceny for stealing money from Hackley’s in Amissville. A second charge was deferred for two years while Ms. Cordani was on unsupervised probation and was performing 100 hours of community service. That second charge was dismissed by the Commonwealth because she successfully completed her community service and probation. Judge W. Shore Robertson toljl Ms. Cordani that she should be very grateful to the Commonwealth's Attorney for dismissing that charge. Grimsley Honored at Bank lois onmsley was recently named Associate of the Years for 1996 at The Fauquier Bank in Warrenton. Mrs. Grimsley, who was named Associate of the Month in November. 1996. was recognized for her unselfish efforts in running the Data Processing Department at the Bank, while at the same time participating in the implementation of a series of new products and processes that have helped TFB become leaders in local banking technology. Often called on to pitch in doing the every day tasks in her scaled-down department, she continues to work some nights and holidays in addition to tullilling her department-management responsibilities. A working mother with teenage children, Mrs. Grimsley not only cares for her family at home in the Bealeton area, but also attends college in the evenings. She is a lifelong Fauquier resident and a Fauquier High School graduate. The Fauquier Bank's Associate of the Year Award is part of TFB's Associate Recognition Program which recognizes those who provide outstanding service to the Bank’s shareholders, its customers, its associates, and to the Fauquier community. Awards are made monthly and annually. Plan Your Retirement at Home By BRUCE A. HUNDLEY Social Security Vlanager You can get help planning your retirement finances in the privacy of your own home or office if you have a computer and can access Internet. One of the most important pieces of your planning will be to find out how much you can expect to receive in Social Security benefits when you retire. Other questions ypu can find answers to on Internet include how other retirement income may affect yoifr Social Security benefits, how much you can earn while receiving benefits, and how the timing of your retirement may qffect your benefits. 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Talk of the Town Undergoes Expansion By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock N«wa Staff Writer Everyone's talking about it— the expansion at Talk of the Town. The shop in Washington, Va. originally opened in April 1994, but since then the business has grown so that owner Elaine Kramer desperately needed more space. She and her husband, Peter Kramer, artist/cabinetmaker, decided it was time to merge. "It seemed the direction to take," Peter said. "To expand our furniture showroom to include and build up accessories." The Wednesday before Thanksgiving they began the expansion. "Right before the busiest shopping day of the year we began the expansion" Elaine said. "It was a mess. Nothing like working under pressure!" With the added room Elaine will be able to increase the inventory and have room for seasonal items such as Christmas inventory. The downstairs, accessed from the shop by a spiral staircase, will contain decorative accessories such as lamps,' Knickknacks, bowls, candle holders, just about anything someone would display in their home. In addition there will be artwork displayed on the walls. This combined with the handmade furniture Peter is famous for should create a spectacular showroom. "It is a better way to utilize the space we have," Peter said. "The entrance to see the furniture used to be around the back and when people wanted to go into the shop they had to go out and walk around the building. So it made sense to combine the space" Many of their customers, Peter said, are interested in both sides of the business. And the shop's inventory had almost tripled since they opened it. But the biggest difference they believe is the ease of traffic flow now that the expansion has taken place. "Having to cut through steel and wood was a job in itself,” Peter said. "We also had to move the furniture and it'll probably be six months before inventory will be back up for the showroom." "The move was hectic," agreed Elaine. "I don’t put out my Christmas inventory until after Thanksgiving and this year, with the construction going on, it was a challenge." There are still finishing touches to be added to comers, walls, putting in some more counter space and painting, but for the most part the major work is done. Setting up the showrooms and moving Peter's office to one of the small downstairs rooms is also on the agenda. They also plan to create room type vignettes in the smaller rooms downstairs to showcase certain furniture groups and everything anyone could ever want to display along with it. "We have other plans and options for the future that we're not ready to discuss yet," Peter said. "Those things will depend on funding and strong seasons for the businesses but her business has consistently grown and she offers services such as gift wrapping and mailing. She has a real sense of what to buy — what people want, what they find interesting." "I'm a good shopper," Elaine says with a laugh. "Those talents have really helped to keep the business strong and we have a lot of loyal clients and a good tourist business from The Inn and the other local restaurants. They make a real difference in that the visitor is here long enough to shop." "Elaine pays a great deal of attention to those consumer groups and keeps them in mind when she is buying. The biggest challenge (for her) is to keep the children's., section under control," he said teasingly. Local 4-Hers Share a Lot of Fun By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Participants in the 4-H Share the Fun Talent Show garnered a slew of ribbons Saturday evening at the high school.'** Contestants were divided into junior, intermediate and senior divisions, and the Cloverbuds who performed but did not compete. In the junior division AnneAshleigh Lamma got a first place blue ribbon for playing "The Sleepy Cat" on the piano. Devin Day, Justin Buiger, Tommy Pendleton and Brittney Lee got first place blue ribbons for a skit based on the "Beverly Hillbillies." Robin Oyster got a first place blue ribbon for "The Marzapan Dance." Hope Jacobs and Nathan Corbin got a first place blue ribbon for a skit "Love Shack." A final first place blue ribbon went to Jamie Jacobs for performing to the vocal "One Way Ticket." Second place red ribbons went to Ashley Brown and Camille Freeborn for singing "Over the Rainbow." Third place white ribbons went to Jamie Sisk and Angela Brown for the vocal "One Way Ticket," and to Jammie Magee and Melanie Torrance for the vocal "Fancy." In the intermediate division all three competitors won blue first place ribbons: Wendy Gillis for playing the "Entertainer" on the piano, Ruth Oyster for singing and dancing to "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," and Casey Longyear and Morgan Roach for a dance to "Sister Act." In the senior division Jami Gillis won a blue ribbon for playing "Grand Valse Brilliante” on the Piano. Katie Powell, Sheryl Blakley and Stacy Kessell won third place white ribbons for the vocal "I Love You Always Forever." Cloverbuds Rebecca Tupper, Carly Day, Kara Corbin and Chase Tupper each sang a song and won first place participation ribbons. The judges were Greg Clark, Jill Ingram and Rosa Crocker. Naomi Smoot ably performed in the role of master of ceremonies. Zack and Ashley Corbin were the stage crew. Casey Longyear and Morgan Roach won a blue ribbon for their number. Sister Act, at the Share the Fun Talent Show. Free Adult Ed Classes On Free night adult education classes are still available in Rappahannock County. Classes meet in the lower level of the Rappahannock County Public Library from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday evenings. New students are asked to register on Wednesday as the staff is larger on that night. Instruction in math, language, and GED preparation is given. To register or to get more information about these classes, call 675-3419 or 675-2549. Buje Moon Cafe Presents Friday, February 21* Dormel Pratt Saturday, February 22.* Hie Outtahand Band 8 p.m. Until ? Tuesday fir Wednesday Special: Buy one large pizza, get medium 1 /2 price U.S. 211 West or Sperryville next to Mountainside Market 540-987-3162 ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper 825-1037 Wednesday Nieht jebTeis BARKS . Prime Rib $11.95 I .• “J ^ i, m ^ Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, Potato & Onion Rings $10.95 mgi Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Sharon Kilpatrick Robin Oyster performs The Marzapan Dance during the annual 4-H Share the Fun Talent Show Saturday night. THE FRONT ROYAL BRIDAL SHOW Sunday, February 23,1997 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Bowling Green Country Club South Clubhouse FREE ADMISSION Open to the Public Snow Date: March 2, 1997 ■ presented by Rappahannock Hunt Pomt-to-Point Races Thornton Hill Farm Sperryville, Virginia Saturday, March 1,1997 9 Races Plus Hound Race First Race 12 Noon Reserve Parking Available For information, Contact Oliver Brown 540-547-2810 (evenings) Janet O'Keefe 540-371-5349 (days) Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan La Valley These flamingo windchimes are just one of many unique items which may be found at Talk of the Town. Hikes Rescheduled to March By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Either the second Saturday of the month or White Oak Canyon is jinxed. Twice, in January and February, Hunt Harris scheduled hikes into White Oak Canyon for the second Saturday of the month as part of the outreach program of the Ragged Mountain Resource Center. Twice these hikes have been snowed out. Sitting at Mountainside Market talking with those who showed up, Mr. Harris decided to do something different. For the second Saturday in March he is scheduling a hike to the headwa ters of the Hughes River. White Oak Canyon and the headwaters of the Robinson River can wait until later in the spring, April or May, when the trillium is out, he said. In the meantime the third Saturday will continue to be given over to water monitoring. Mr. Gilliam conducted the first workshop last fall. Since then various individuals have offered to monitor specific streams. He hopes this becomes a county-wide activity with children in 4-H participating along with adults and with research results shared with others working throughout the Rappahannock River watershed in Virginia. Antique into Chic. Turn your old treasures into new. We’ll recreate dazzling pieces from your out-of-date bracelets, earrings, pins, rings, broken jewelry and old gold. Nothing beats our quality, except our price. OtWtL CALLEFY (703) 573-8686 Lochmanns Plaza • Falls Church. V'A Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly (Preschool through 12th Grade) Cordially Invites You to Attend An Open House on Saturday, March 15,1997 Join us any time - 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. • Tour the school • Meet teachers, students, parents, and administration • Review classroom and curriculum materials and texts • Schedule admissions placement tests • Receive background information on the schools histpry, curriculum and philosophy j y . 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-Rappafyannocfe jHetosEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValtey, 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 1960, $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 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1997 Editorial wHBMiiiiiMiiiiiii Make Your Views Count lhe Rappahannock News, at the outstanding suggestion of one of its readers, will attempt to arrange and conduct "focus groups" a: a way to get the ideas and opinions of comity residents into the paper. * A "focus group,", often used by businesses to test people's reaction to new services or politicians to gauge people's views, are also a way to find out what local citizens feel about issues of immediate relevance to them. The newspaper is inviting local residents to come, sit down and discuss, in a free-flowing, round table-like discussion, issues and concerns facing this county. The discussions will be approximately two hours in length, will consist of 10 to 12 participants each time, and will center on a preselected topic. They may be conducted on a monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly basis depending on your response. The discussions will be taped and extracts of the best commentary will be presented in a story, with all sides,represented and a conclusion drawn based on the results of the discussion. These discussions should prove to be extremely insightful for area residents concerned with local issues. The first topic up for discussion will be ridge-top development. If you wish to participate in a focus group to discuss this issue please contact the paper and sign up. As soon as an adequate number of participants sign up we will arrange a time agreeable to all for the discussion to take place. You may call 675-3349 to sign up or come by the office in Washington, Va. and sign up in person. All Were Winners All the students who participated in the recent Science Fair held at Rappahannock Elementary School are to be heartily congratulated for a job well done. Although in any competition there must be winners, there were no losers at the fair. All the students won. Their innovative, ingenious creations reflected the skill and hard work it required to plan and execute them. The knowledge gained from participating in the fair is an invaluable lesson for their growth as students. Kudos to all, including the science teachers aqd school staff who were their guides — and best of luck to all those students who will continue on to the regional competition in March. e Time Machine jigp, the Rappahannock News back when —---■. 30 Years Ago Thursday, February 16, 1967 >m Frost of Warrenton seeks a ninth term in the General .M. Assembly to represent the 28th District composed of Rappahannock, Fauquier and Warrenton counties, in the House of Delegates. The F.H.A. Club of Rappahannock High School will hold a Bake Sale on Saturday, February 18, beginning at 10 o’clock, in front of Leggett's Department Store in Culpeper. 25 Years Agp Thursday, February 17, 1972 The Rappahannock Panthers closed their most successful season for several years with a win Friday night and a loss Tuesday. A recent survey of a random sam pie of the Rappahannock County High School student body reveals that students about a lack of activities for young people in Rappahannock County. t 10 Years Ago Thursday, February 19, 1987 Zoning administrator John McCarthy reported on Tuesday that preliminary testing conducted on the Stover property near Amissville indicates that it may be suitable for a landfill. An investigation by the Virginia Division of Occupational Safety and Health into an accident at the Rappahannock Gourmet Fruit and Produce Co. in Sperryville failed to produce a definite answer as to what caused five employees of the company to become ill on Dec. 17. BEAUTY THROUGH THE EYES OF A DEVELOPS P> IT'S A BEAUTIFUL VIEW BUT SOMETHING'S MISSING. U \ r\ THERE > THAT S BETTER. mm Letters to ;; ; : :::or ■■■MM Fond Memories Of a Great Lady To the Editor: I was informed of the passing of Mary Botts Quaintance Snead this week and I felt compelled to sit down and share some thoughts of her. Although she never had any children of her own she had a tremendous influence on several generations of families in Rappahannock. I was in the first class that opened up the current Rappahannock Elementary School in 1969 and Mrs. Quaintance was our new principal. It didn't take us long to realize she was definitely the "head cheese" and someone that commanded our respect. All it took was the sound of her heels clicking down the hall to quiet the whole class and she could melt the biggest, meanest bully with just one look of those flashing blue eyes. Now I knew that I was distantly kin to Mary Botts through my grandmother Ada Mae Massie and I was very proud of that fact. I also knew from the many wonderfu} things I had heard from my family that she had a heart of gold. Yet I would never dream of making a wrong move in front of her. We maintained a very professional relationship at school. I would shyly smile when she walked by and she would wink at me. It was our little secret! One of my most memorable moments happened one day when I was in the second grade and Daddy had to take me to school. He had come right off the farm with his dirty boots, frayed tweed cap and half chewed cigar. I definitely did not want this woman who I thought walked on water to see my disheveled father and I made that quite clear to him. Next thing I knew Mrs. Quaintance yelled "Dunny", flew out of her office, gave him a huge hug and a kiss in front of many eyewitnesses! You could have bought me for a nickel. In later elementary years, I was active in the SCA and we would go and compete against Warren County in various events. Mrs. Quaintance would meet with us before each trip Old Dominion Politics By JOHN GOOLRICK I've jul? returned from an excursion to Richmond where I visited the Virginia General Assembly. I am happy to say that the regular surly attitude that seemed to prevail the past few years has disappeared at least for the present and relations between members of opposing parties are much more cordial. Of course, this is a year when three statewide offices and all 100 seats in the House of Delegates are up for grabs so I won't be too surprised if some intense partisan warfare breaks out in the session’s waning days a week or so hence. During his first few years in office, Governor George Allen championed his own agenda with a frontal attack on Democrats who opposed parts of it that they regarded as outrageous. Thus the legislative sessions of 1994 and 1995 were among the most contentious of modem times. Both Republican and Democratic leaders agree that business has been conducted this year with considerably more civility. Speaker of the House Tom Moss told me it had been difficult at times during the past few years to preside over the House with as much impartiality as could be mustered at a time the Governor and others took every opportunity to portray Democrats as far out liberals with a socialistic agenda. Moss, who has won high praise from veteran nonpartisan observers of the Assembly for his skillful direction of the House, held his head high under heavy fire. "There's always going to be a level of partisanship in a democratic form of government, but it’s not in the Virginia tradition to take 'it to extremes. . . there's been a definite improvement this year." State Sen. John Chichester, a key Republican leader, agreed. "There are differences of philosophy between the two parties and those must be emphasized. . .but I think people are offended when debate degenerates into petty bickering of a partisan nature. The people expect more of their legislature." Allen, of course, like all Virginia governors in their final year, is a lame duck who cannot succeed himself in office and, therefore, is in no position to control the legislative agenda. Because that's the case, the prospective GOP and Democratic gubernatorial nominees have used the session to take stands designed to appeal to their own constituencies. Lt. Gov. Don Beyer, for instance, has sided with those who want to ease some restrictions of the state’s efforts at welfare reform and opposed legislation requiring parental notification for parents of teenage women who seek abortions. Gilmore predictably lined up on the oppbsite side. Both issues are certain to come up often in the 1997 gubernatorial campaign. As of this writing, there is still much to be hashed out during the session, matters relating to pay of school teachers and state employees, health care, aid to higher education and the like. But it was good to spend a day at the Capitol and General Assembly building marked by what I felt was a noticeable improvement in the level of debate and discussion. It hearkened back to a time I recall well when Democrats and Republicans were able to disagree without being noticeably disagreeable to each other. My view of our state legislature may be a romanticized one, but for the most part I think that's the way it once was and the way it should be; though I'm not naive enough to believe the political detente will have a very long shelf life. John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own. and made it quite clear that our behavior was a reflection of all Rappahannock. We felt like we were United States Ambassadors! She also had a no nonsense way of handling problems. I was told when one "well endowed" young lady would not wear a bra to school, Mrs. Quaintance promptly gave the girl her own bra and the problem was solved! In later years, I enjoyed accompanying my father on visits to Mary Bott's stone house in the F.T. Valley bearing vegetables from his garden. She was always so charming and entertaining. I loved hearing about the legendary Sperryville girls basketball team that Mary Bott's coached in the 1930s. People came from all over to see them because they fought like tigers and played to win. After the games Mary Botts would take them to the Cab Inn to dance and then individually drive them all home. Daddy has always declared Mary Bott's to be the best dancer he ever danced with. In his words, "Like a good horse, she never had a foot in the wrong place." There can be no doubt that in the race of life, Mary Botts Quaintance Snead was a true thoroughbred! MARION EASTHAM SHARP Sparta, MI Don't Deface Library Books To the Editor: This is an open letter to the person who recently read David Baldacci’s new book, "Total Control," available at the Rappahannock County Library. You were either the first or the second person to take this book out — I was the third. I can not understand why you felt it necessary to mark your place by turning down the comer of die page. To deface this brand new book, as you did numerous times during the period you had it in your possession, is inexcusable. I hope the library now knows who you are and will be alert to checking the condition of the books you return in the future. This is a pretty polite letter considering. LARRY GENEBACH Amissville Rappahannock Heritage .....nmnn,in i ww.ifi.- I rii iniiiii'iiiiinf - > ...Vi ■ Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan A snow scene from Jenkins Hollow, Sperryville.

Panther Teams Suffer Defeats By SHARON KILPATRICK | Rappahannock News Staff Writer George Mason handed the Panther •basketball teams disappointing defeats [Friday evening that left the varsity in third place and having to play Mason again at George Mason Tuesday night .in the first round of the tournament. For the JV, the loss meant that [Rappahannock, George Mason and •Brentsville all ended up with identical [4-win, 2-loss records. As a result of [winning an early tie breaker advantage, Rappahannock has a bye. George .Mason and Brentsville will meet at .Manassas Park Tuesday night to determine which gets to compete with .Rappahannock's JV Thursday night at .Stonewall Jackson for the JV Tournament trophy. The losses to George Mason [Friday followed competition with [Brentsville Tuesday which saw the varsity losing while the JV won. . We did a super job playing great .defense. Coach Jason Gochenour said of the JV victory over Brentsville. •"Our objective was to keep the game [slow tempo and make the most of the opportunities we had on the offensive end of the court. During the first half we were very successful with this and took a 22-11 lead into the locker room. „• • • They couldn't get any gdod looks at the basket, and we were able to get the ball inside and get easy baskets." He continued, "After the half we came out flat. Brentsville pickup up and played better. They went on a 10 2 run to tighten things up. We were just standing around. We didn't run our ottense. In the fourth quarter we gathered ourselves. We were able to go hack inside. B.J. [Christian] got 10 points in the lourth quarter, and we able to pull away. . . Then we were able to ice the game by making five of our last six free throws." Daniel Digges had 10 points and three steals. B.J. had 16 points and six rebounds in the JV’s 40-36 win. Varsity Coach Eugene Baltimore was not happy with his team's effort against Brentsville. "We got our butts kicked," he said. "They are a much bigger and stronger team, and thev pushed our kids around. Experience is a factor, and rebounding hull us. We have to get more physical under the basket." he said of the 95-70 loss. Jeff Atkins had 25 points to lead the team. "He's been so consistent. Jeff is the glue that keeps us together. He leads us in rebounding; he does it all. Coach Baltimore .said of his senior starter. Follow ing the loss to George Mason Friday, Coach Baltimore was still hoping for a win in their third meeting and a trip to the regional tournament, following Thursday’s tournament championship game, presumably against Brentsville. "It was a tough game.” he said of the 61-60 loss, "it went rieht down to the wire, and we fell short." Again Jeff Atkins led the scoring with 28 points "We need more people to be impressive like him." Coach Baltimore said Oi' the remanli at < ieorgc Mason, he said. "It's eonto Be war. Let's just hope t'or the i>o,; " Loach Got-hcncm's JV wallv expected' to'Beat George Mason and looked like they would meet e'pectaBotis until the fourth quarter. The Mustangs staged a rally that led to an overtime period and a Panther loss. At the etui oi the first quarter RCIIL was up ! I 10 "In the seeon-J Cjtiarter we just took charge," roe,.: (ioeheU‘>ur said. IBs team scored I points and led 28 to | d at trail time ! tell reaily eonlident. It we ext ..tiled m til*- seeorui hall we xsxuilei w in. | he third quarter wasn't had hut" we allowed them too many second shot > Rappahannock led .IK-.JJ at die end i t three quartet litnvever the Wrth' uoarrei \v;.< Bad. "vVe. tell ' apai . ' . a I] Gt'ehenour said. "We. turned die hall o'.et. look poor show. as a m loie no-oBle. and George M.t-on tied the - >; a! 4(i points the Psiiih .uld-d oi,i. two point.-, during ihe i;uaile’ I hey added only three more.in oserimie to lose 4B -H "We lolJed up ofleiiMU is in the last nine minutes." (''id. (itielu noui said Mill-he is I eel mg pretty eontiii-mi. Alter splitling \\ >!!i Mrenlsx i lie and. George MasoT dur mg'the regulai season. he IeeK he has the ad\.uiuiae play - me either school m the- toiiinumcnt final, si nee !us hoys have only the one fame to*prepare Cot while the gher sehool.x have to menare tor two . aides. Girls Volleyball Falls to Brentsville By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer ' Brentsville handed both of Rappahannock's volleyball teams defeats in the Bull Run District Tournament at George Mason ' Saturday. At the varsity level the Panthers won the first game 15-12, but then the 'team fell apart as Brentsville won the next game 15-0. Brentsville was able to run up that score using only two servers, as the Panthers were completely stymied. Coach Laura Conklin said the Brentsville fans got really loud. "It was hard for the kids to think and concentrate," she said. "The crowd really makes a difference. "It is hard to come back utter losing that bad." she said. Still she had hopes as the 'teams headed into the final game. She said the play was Ian ly even tor the first several points, but then Brentsville pulled awav to vail 15-6. The JV met a similar fate winning the first game and then losing the second two. Since the JV pitted Rappahannock against Brentsville in the tournament. Coach Conklin expects that to be the varsity pairing for the next two years Most of her starters will graduate this year, so next year's team will be mostly built from this year’s JV. "This was the best team this school has ever seen." she said. "We've set a tradition. Hopefully 'Small' Show Still on By DIANA BIRD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Three visits to the Middle Street Gallery's February "Small" Show have not been enough tor me to do justice to the many worthwhile pieces of art on display. A small work can be as demanding, or more so, as a large one since it invites precision, detailed crafts-' manship and a concentration that tends to personalize the work. The judge awarded Rene Ruffner's "Icon" a second prize. It is an oil painting of brilliant colors depicting a landscape with deep space. A ruined, stylistically Gothic architectural structure is a principal feature. Standing in front and to the right, a woman, whom I identify as Ruffner's wife, holds a kind of obelisk on the face of which appears a hand. This is a picture to be studied and reflected upon. Don Becher's "Merman” also was given a second prize. This object, made of molded plastic and painted as well as decorated in other ways, is one of three marionettes; their limbs and other body parts are assembled with wires and attached to threads so that the figures can be made to move. While t "Merman" is grotesque, it doesn't have the crudity of plastic toys designed to amuse children. Jeffrey Bussell's three tiny oil paintings on wood — "Silo”, "Mountain", and "Farm" are lovely, shadowy landscapes whose mysterious atmospheres draw the viewer to look closely to be sure to find all that is there. "Farm" was awarded a first prize. It is the most complicated of the three paintings. I should say that this is a juried exhibition where items first had to be accepted and then were judged for relative excellence. The works are so varied in kind, the judge, Howard Klein, decided to select three firsts, three seconds and three thirds. Some of the entries that did not receive judicial notice were interesting to me. Two of Gary Colson's sculptures are both amusing and thematically arresting. One. called "Pedestal", consists of a four and a half foot tall wooden cone of pieces of thirteen different kinds of wood fitted together and carved into irregular circles of diminishing size. At the apex of this somew hat wobbly structure, a four inch tall, nude woman stand with an androgynous head, almost heroic in mien As enigmatic as "Pedestal", though altogether different, m Colson's "Untitled Voice", an angu lar soap stone, stained Malachite green, base and head. F;or some reason, the head suggests a Biblical or other ancient,, middle-eastern prophet or god. A first prize with dolMiouse like charm is Rex Slack’s "XMas Trailer", a fifties-sty led. silver painted trailer home, festively decorated. An angel is mounted above the door, while a holy family creche decorates the lawn, now covered with snow. A picture of Santa Claus is pasted on the door and many similar Christmas details as well as aspects yf home life for those who live, or lived, in trailers are also there. Nothing in the exhibition is more delightful than his assemblage. Marni Rothchild submitted three stark photographs of deserted buildings, one of which. "Abandoned House", received a third prize. These photographs are almost studies in abstract spaces and shout "soullessness" from wretched, never attractive, abandoned living and working places. There are no natural shapes, not even evidence of nature creeping in to clothe the ugly nakedness of what no one wants any more. One of the most striking placetakers, a third prize, was awarded to Noriko Hoge's "Human Bird Teapot". This thoroughly utilitarian object reveals a face on each side of the pot, half of each consisting of a bird image whose eye become the eye of a full human face. The expressions of the asymmetrical masks by Hoge arc weird, sorrowful, beautiful and skeptical. we’ll be able to keep-it gome:" • .C'oat'lt (\Vnkim was named < Maeit o|: the Ycat by her le.lha>. eo.ulies m I lie- Bill) I'm! District Serna. S.uah (i.etiu\ v. named to the- rim at! .Its (net. learn and Player. oi the ■’Scar . Jtimor Courtney ;N4atiro was named to(he second all district team U-12 Soccer Seeks Members The C-12 Culpepei Comets Travel Soccer team is seeking several new players. Eligible players should have a birth date on or .alter Aug. i. ! «>K l. Tor information ; etitaet i .arl, Edwards at K2-5d)7.s() or Bili Pierce at X25-0557 Aati *lOeeJc 'p<n K/irfCen, Service Special 1 tti oh i* Twaotf! 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'''Minnie lor Pie : a, d V: .,n ;', It, Ti tm !., IM- ' 'a kron, tins m.i...., ad in,Js launch tl.em.selves low,mi the leeJeis. they lledao the stiov o'.cicd privet when I ee or! peek.. .1 on the v\ mdow to keep die Starlings tronr ovetwhelming the leedeis and consuming ail (lie 'sees!, peanut hearts, sue-: .md-bird pudding. I 1' lot ' " ': t .. I In eve sin Minnie.; Hack Minis would descend at i Me erne. '\ In ;r numbers kept the other : no., aw Li'. 1 ilo' iioi iike: Starlings, -those invasive aliens ti* -in 1.11 ’ I: i; ii I How eould All Things Wild And Wonderful By John Trott The Virginia Naturalist anyone have though them symbols of Shakespeare? It was an organized impulse to import any bird mentioned m Shakespeare’s plays or sonnets that brought them in the first place. What an idea! The‘first introduction was in the late 1880's. The first birds did not survived and the importations continued until the 1920's when they "took" With a vengeance. In England they are welcomed as part of the company of backyard birds. I here they evolved, adapted and became a part of the birdscape. Here they are a disaster for not only do they deprive native birds of food on snowblled days but they compete for nesting cavities with Red-headed Woodpeckers which have become rare because of them. The feisty Red-belhed Woodpecker can hold his on in a light with a Starling for a nest hole. One of the major causes for the sharp decline in bluebird populations was Starlings taking over nesting cavities. Fortunately bluebird nest boxes are now designed with a 2 1/2 inch entrance hole. Starlings can't fit themselves into that though I have seen them try it. No. 1 don’t like Starlings at all. Sturnus vulgaris is how they are known. A synomyn for vulgar in this case is common as in abundant. That they certainly are. For me, vulgaris means coarse and offensive. That they are also and have been defined as biological pollutants. It was not my intention to go on and on about Starlings. Mr. Peattie's rare injection of negativism in his nature essays has affected me more than I was aware. Seeing too many Starlings pecking and squealing at the feeder set me off. I don't really like the word "dainty" but it does aptly apply to two very welcome new visitors at the bird feeder yesterday. The Tree Sparrow is dainty in plumage and demeanor. This elegant visitor from the far north is about five inches long, has a reddish, coppery cap, and a clear breast with a single dark spot like a stick-pin in its center. Two Chipping Sparrows, also small, arrived early in the morning. They also have red-brown caps and a clear, unmarked breast but no stickpin. A black line through the eye and a whitish one over it set them off from Tree Sparrows. Both Chipping and Tree Sparrows are remarkably tame and did not flee with the Starlings when i pecked on the window Juncos, a kind of sparrow, are also tame. They are beautiful in the snow with their slate gray coloring and white breasts. Snow signifies more birds in the feeding area and a constant flow of them. Certainly that is one of the reasons I find my pulse quickening and excitement mounting at a snow fall. Public Invited To Review Books The public is invited to review Social Studies textbooks being recommended for adoption at Rappahannock County High School. To set up an appointment, call Principal Jack Raines at 987-8575. D. Brooke Miller, M.D. Board Certified, American Board of Family Practice CM fl 1C LtK,l t ioi i Valiev Inrcni:)!'jne 50 M*. i)',ori:u 1 Vive .Suite (’ I..ur.iv, V.\ .‘>2.S?S . Phone 5 U' - ■ [ s f Oijjcc Hours Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Same Day appointments Special Interests Family Medicine, Children, Preventative Medicine, Sports Medicine VALLEY INTERNAL MEDICINE | 'SSSSSa *1 rn - ] • j !J' = ; LT. rjT7 ’T;3 !< Al Ti i d ! SAVE NOWON AH. REMAINING FAIL & WINTER MERCHANDISE! 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* v' 5 ► Schools i From Page A?1 * Although she had no comparison figures from 1995-96, Miss Biggs said She was very pleased that 73 percent pf the high schoolers have missed four pr fewer days this year. ' Mrs. Biggs said there are still problems with "perceptions” of some parents about the attendance policy and problems with working out the procedures for making exceptions, but Tl think the data show we have increased attendance." ‘ Board member Bryant Lee commented that the switch to block scheduling may have worked also to improve attendance, since students realize when they miss a day they are missing more school work. Chairman John Tole noted that the Rappahannock school system's poor record on attendance was cited in a report on the state’s schools. "We're improving," he said. , Helen Williams, director of pupil personnel, provided the board with statistics on growing enrollment in special education classes. In 1988 there were 142 special education students, compared to 182 this year. In the meantime the growth in the number of students in self-contained classrooms is even more dramatic, she noted. It has more than doubled from 32 in 1988 to 65 this year. Special education students who spend 50 percent or more of their day with special education teachers are counted as "self contained," Mrs. Williams explained. The board also received a report explaining why the cafeterias are losing money. Some students resist the "healthy menus" the schools are required to serve; the schools have been required to increase the portions with no increase in price; at the high school one lunch shift is much larger than the other. This shift has lines so long that more students are bringing lunches from home or buying snacks. Mr. Raines and several elementary school teachers described ways they try to satisfy parents. Most elementary school classroom teachers send out weekly newsletters to parents. Additionally they try to accommodate reasonable parent requests and try to keep lines of communication open with parents. Mr. Raines reported that the state requires every student to study world history in eighth and ninth grades and world geography in tenth grade along with American history for juniors and Virginia and American government for seniors, which means that he will need an additional social studies teacher next year. The board approved fundraising requests for the curriculum enrichment committee and the artist in residence program. Board members also supported a request by the Athletic Boosters to raise money by allowing local businesses to order vinyl signs to be placed along the fence of the baseball field. Superintendent David Gangel was unable to attend the meeting. As a result there was no detailed information on the upcoming budget. Dr. Gangel will present the budget to the School Board at a special meeting TUesday, March 4; There will be an opportunity for the public to respond at the regular March 11 meeting. The site of an illegal dumping incident in Amissville. A local man has been charged in the incident. ► Dump From Page A-l of warnings by the county. The Board of Supervisors gave Mr. Kitchen 30 days from Jan. 3 to remove the debris. He did not comply and the warrants were issued. Mr. Kitchen first appeared in General District Court Tuesday; the case was continued to March 18. The county will pursue the case in civil court if necessary, said Mr. Luke, and will clean the site and charge Mr. Kitchen for it. usiness & Servic HH6, Directory a Only $4.60per week CJ.0-A7 £-3338 for a 1 truh space .DTeU 0/0 0000 Next Deadline February 23 AUTO REPAIR Rappahannock Auto Service Foreign Car Repair 987-9700 OPEN SATURDAYS On Rt. 211 on die Park side of Sperryville BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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Sierra, Jotul, Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E, High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE 804/971-6777 STORAGE South Walesa 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 Spring is Coming! ► Council From Page A-l work sessions in the last month and ' they plan on meeting the fourth Monday of every month. A resolution was passed to have RAAC for the third year to carry out the July Fourth celebration in the town. Mayor Stew Willis said that Charlie Eldred’s term on the Architectural Review Board was ending in March, and said that Mr. Eldred said he wanted to serve again. He was reappointed wjth a unanimous vote. Not without a lot of controversy, the Council approved spending $2100 to have Ed Luebke replace several wooden street signs in the town, paint reflective lettering on all of them, and to replace all of the green and white signs in the town with new wooden signs.The signs need to be painted with reflective paint to comply with 911. The price does not include installation. The new signs to replace existing green and white ones cost $350 each. Mr. Lynch asked Treasurer van Dort if another bid could be obtained for doing the signs, saying that it looked like money was spent rather fast and that he felt that saving money for a sewer system was more important. He said, "Without a sewer system there is no future for this town." He added that the amount was 2.5 percent of the town budget. Mr Skowronski said he agreed that it was a lot of money for the signs but asked Mr. Lynch to not mix it up with the sewer. Mayor Willis asked if another bid should be obtained. Ms. van Dort told Mr. Lynch to get the bid. Mr. Gooch said that he felt that the town should support local craft people (Mr. Luebke is a county resident). When the vote was taken for approval to spend the money for the signs, Messrs. Lynch and Critzer voted against spending the money. Mr. Reynolds discussed new or amended definitions which the town Planning Commission has been working on for the ordinance. He said that a definition regarding an "ancillary structure” is really the definition of structure and felt that the word ancillary was unnecessary. The word ancillary is not in the ordinance, he said. He said that the town planning commission will be working further on the definitions and then they will be discussed at a public hearing. Steve Critzer said that when the roads were paved in town, a valve box was paved over and that needs to be uncovered. He said that Rappawan needs to come and find it and $750 was approved as a limit to spend for this job and to buy another load of round stone for repairing the sides of the streets. ► Habitat From Page A-l In the spring of 1985, Habitat built a home in Washington, Va. and the family is very happy there, he said. "Everyone who worked on that project is happy with what was done." Mr. Darby has a property in mind for another home, the volunteers lined up and is hoping a family will soon apply. Peter Kreyling will be the building manager, Dwight Matthew^, an archi , tect from Flint Hill, has designed a home which will work well on the property Mr. Darby has in mind and Louise van Dort is set to be the program administrator for the project. "All of these people are first class, bright and resourceful," he said. "The organization here also has about two dozen members ready to help." Mr. Darby said there are about three weeks left for families to apply before they'll have to stop for this year and look to next year instead. Income guidelines are: Based on the number of people in the household for minimum to maximum income: for two people, $12,500 minimum and $21,600 maximum; for three people, $14,000 minimum and $24,250 maximum; for four people, $15,500 minimum and $27,000 maximum; for five people, $17,000 minimum and $29,000 maximum; for six people, $18,200 minimum and $31,300 maximum; for seven people, $19,400 minimum and $33,400 maximum; and for eight people, $20,700 minimum and $35,600 maximum. Exceptions may be made on the basis of severe need for a home or other special circumstances. Families interested in applying to Habitat should call Mr. Darby at (540) 987-8373 or the Fauquier office at (540) 341-4952. ► Cops Wolfram Exhibit Set From Page A-l $100 from his son's room. Bill Fletcher of Montpelier said that he discovered a stereo system, estimated to be worth $3400, missing from Montpelier. It was taken sometime during the last month. Hans Wolfram Gerhard studied in his native Germany and at the Corcoran Academy of Art. He took early retirement and has been restoring and working Hughes River Farm near Slate Mills for nine years. His paintings have been exhibited by the Franz Bader Gallery in Washington, D.C. Mr. Gerhard welcomes visitors to his studio at Hughes River Farm near Slate mills. (By appointment: 547-2447) His new exhibit will be held March 1 through April 12 with the opening reception at Glassworks Gallery on March 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. The gallery is located one mile West of Sperryville on Lee Highway. For information call 987-8474. Program for Crop Producers Set By KENNER LOVE Extension Agent, Agriculture Growing crops today using biotechnology is the featured title of an educational program organized for area crop producers. Mark your calendar for Feb. 26, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and concluding at 2 p.m. at the Culpeper Holiday Inn. Call your local extension office at 675-3619 to register. Plan to hear from industry representatives on subjects that are the hottest and latest breaking in com and soybean production today. Novartis, a company resulting from a recent large merger of crop seed industry as a whole, describing mergers, alliances, acquisitions in the industry. A review of changes nation wide and expectations of things to m come in crop biotechnology. Pioneer will be addressing the ■importance of top quality, high production potential germplasm as a foundation for building genetically altered crop plants. This company is one of the industry leaders in the amount, diversity and quality of their plant germplasm. Making a herbicide resistant crop plant must begin with the best plant genes seed companies have. "RBUnd up ready" technology is now appearing in numerous row crops, soybeans are one of the leaders, com is expected next year and cotton is already available. Monsanto will address this important and interesting subject on the program. "Poast" tolerance in com and other crop plants is a subject provided by Dekalb, another example of placing herbicide resistance in the genes of row crop plants. "Stacked" Genes, an interesting and multipurpose approach by Asgrow is the one example of a company using more than one characteristic to create a super crop plant. ”BT" rounds out the program with a discussion about the new technology developed by Micogen. BT is a bacteria that kills soft bodied caterpillars. The toxin produced by this bacteria is what the company has been able to induce plants to produce, making them resistant to the feeding of caterpillars. Please call 675-3619 with your intentions so we can make plans for meals. *» Rappahannotk News Staff Photo/Sharon Kjlpatnck The Valentine'&Dance held at RCHS Saturday raised just over $1,000 for the Athletic Boosters. The children seemed to enjoy the music of Southern Persuasion most of all.

• Community News • Obituaries Rappahannock News • Real Estate • Classifieds WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1997 Teenagers See Fire-Rescue Experience as Valuable By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer This is the fourth in a series about teenagers who run fire and rescue calls in Rappahannock County. John Henry Woodward joined Castleton Fire and Rescue as a teenager in 1965 and has been the Fire Chief there since 1982. There are now four teenagers who are members of the department, working with him, his wife Peggy, who is the Rescue Captain, and die other adult volunteers. Wendy Cordani and Brian Wharton are both 19 and graduates of RCHS. Wendy runs rescue calls and Brian does fire and rescue. Though they both work full-time, they run :alls whenever they can. Wendy joined one year ago and is planning to take an EMT class. It can 3e difficult to find a class that is not already filled up, she said. She goes on rescue calls with Mrs. Woodward, who is training her, but she looks forward to the day she is EMT-certified. For the job she has in Gainesville Joing child care, Wendy will soon be taking first aid and CPR, requirements For the job. So right now at Castleton ihe works helping with fund-raising and works on the parades, which all of he teenagers for this series have said hey enjoy. Wendy said she joined Castleton aecause she wants to help out people n the community. She said, "It is a ?ood experience. I would suggest it to ather teenagers too." Allison Lofton, an RCHS senior, works with Castleton. Her dad, Roger Cordani, used to work with the Prince William Fire Marshall's office and Prince William Fire and Rescue. Her sister Shannon is certified in EMT and ran with Amissville. Brian has been a member for 2 1/2 years. He is certified in CPR and has completed Firefighting I except for the hazmat awareness portion of the class. His job in Culpeper keeps him at work from 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., so he is usually available to run calls during the day. At most of the fire and rescue companies around the county, having people around to respond to calls dur ing the day can be a problem. It can be hard finding time to do fund-raising while working full time, said Brian, but it is all worthwhile when a new piece of equipment can be purchased, he said, pointing with pride to the new utility truck in the fire hall. Seventeen-year-old Allison Lofton recently joined the squad as a rescue member. A senior at RCHS, she became certified as an EMT last May, but because she has been so busy with school and working, just joined in December. She is one of two teenage EMTs in the squad; the other is Tim Webb. She ran her first call last week. She took the EMT class on the behest of her stepmother, Bonnie. "I really liked the class and met a lot of different people," said Allison. She said she had always wanted to work in a hospital and that being on the rescue squad is the next best thing. As part of the EMT training, she got to spend, as other students do, ten hours in the emergency room at Fauquier Hospital. During that training she was allowed to take temperatures and blood pressures on patients. "I have always loved working with people," she said. "I want to be a traditional healer," said Allison, who is very interested in the field of medicine. She has studied with Kathleen Maier and completed a 10-week course in herbs with her. She also plans on studying homeopathy and allopathy. After graduating from RCHS this spring, Allison may be spending a year in India to study methods of healing at Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Cindy Mahan Wendy Cordani and Brian Wharton, both 19-year-olds, work with Castleton Fire and Rescue. a clinic there. After that she plans on attending college. Whatever college she attends, she plans on joining the local rescue squad. Some colleges, she said, allow students to do some volunteer work to pay part of their housing costs. She really enjoys working with the Woodwards. She said, "They are really supportive and open-minded in my case. They really love what they do." Chief Woodward said that restrictions on the younger members are stricter than they used to be, and that insurance has tightened up regarding how oid the members have to be to perform different tasks. Sixteen is the minimum age for members to go on calls, he said. He said that patient care, though, is a whole lot better than when he first started. "When I started, you would just scoop them (the patient) up and run," said Chief Woodward. Now, patients receive more care on the scene before being loaded into the ambulance and beifig transported to the hospital. Artist Speaks to Wakefield Students By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Ntm StafT Writer • As the first speaker in an ongoing speaker series at Wakefield Country Day School, last Wednesday artist Ned Bittinger said, "I love to share with people my passion. I love to paint and draw." Mr. Bittinger was at the school to give a slide show about his art and the new childrens' book he illustrated, "The Blue and the Gray. “ WCDS third-grader Dorian| Matthews, son of Dwight and Jennifer Matthews of Flint Hill, was the model for one of the two boys in the book. The book, which is a story about two young boys liv' ing in the present who learn about Civil War battles that were fought near their homes, was written by Eve Bunting. >.* This is the second childrens* book that Mr. Bittinger has illustrated. The first one was "The Matzah . That Papa Brought Home," which came out in 1995. For that book he also used local children as models for the book — sisters Hallee and . Hannah Morgan of Flint Hill. Mr. Bittinger told his audience that he received his first set of oil paints when he was 16. He showed Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan v Ned Bittinger visited with students at WCDS last week about a new childrens' book he has illustrated. Left to right: Caitlin Hammelman, Dorian Matthews, Nicole Fegeas, Kathleen O'Donnell, Genie Knight, Erik Hickson, Eliza VanBeuren, Bridget Hickson. slides of many of his portraits from throughout his career, and then showed slides which documented the paintings that he produced f< \ the books, at different stages, including rough sketches, from their start to finish. He is already at work on another childrens* book, A Rocking Horse Christmas," and showed slides of many of the paintings that he has already completed for that book. Guitarist To Appear At The Theatre Internationally acclaimed guitarist David Richter plays music by Spanish composers and by Bach and Praetorius at . the Theatre at Washington, Va. on Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m. There will be an informal reception following the concert. Richter has been described as "an extraordinary conceit artist going places in the music world," Horizon, Magazine of the Arts. The press throughout Europe has given one accolade after another: "brilliant technique and poetic style," Der Standard, Vienna; "astounding masterful technique and musicality," L'Academia, Milan; "all the grand qualities of musical intelligence and comprehension serving an impeccable technique," L'Atelier, Brussels; "a virtuoso of the guitar," Levante, Valencia, to quote just a few. Richter’s concerts have been broadcast on television and radio nationwide, by NPR-Performance Today, CBC-Arts National (Canada), RAI Television-In Concerto (Italy), and on Hungarian National Television. David Richter is a four-time First Prize winner in competitions, including the twentieth International Guitar an David Richter Competition in Milan, Italy. Tickets for the concert on Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m. are $13.50 with reservation, $15 at the box office. Children's tickets are half price. All seats, are reserved. Ticket holders are invited to a reception following the concert to meet David Richter. For reservations, phone 675-1253. Creating Art as a Means of Learning Conflict Resolution Artist-in-Residency Project Helping To Guide Students By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Sixty students at RCHS have contribute^ their ideas and artistic talent to create three murals as part of their learning about conflict resolution. The murals are the first phase of an artist-in-residency project taught by Washington artist and educator Laurie Marshall. The murals illustrate the three ACB’s of conflict resolution; as defined by Martha Hardy of Pittsburgh, who is well known in the field of conflict resolution. The ACB's are: Arguing the viewpoints; Clarifying the needs; and Brainstorming solutions. Ms. Marshall came up with the basic design for each of the murals with help from the students who provided sketches to work from. Ms. Marshall took the sketches to Mrs. Hardy and together they designed the background of the murals with empty spaces that the itudents could fill in with their drawings and paintings. Ms. Marshall said that some of the students had painted with her on other mural projects when they were younger, and that it was fun to again work with them. Part of the process of the project, said Ms. Marshall, is just to acknowledge that nobody handles conflict easily and there are many ways to handle conflict. She said that anger can be used to create instead of destroy and that it is not easy for anyone. The students have come up with exceptional ideas and artwork for the murals and each conveys a multitude of emotions. One scene shows fire and mountains. Ms. Marshall said that Richard Satorius, a drama student in Cindy Cumins’s class, said, "Out of earthquakes something as beautiful as mountains are bom.” She said the earthquake signifies conflict and the mountain signifies something that is eternal. When on top of a mountain, she explained, you have more understanding. This metaphor is what a play, which is phase two of the project, will be organized around. "We will share the process of conflict resolution using Rappahannock News Staff Pholu/Cindy Mahan Rappahannock County High School students with murals they created to help illustrate methods of conflict resolution. j storytelling, dance and music in combination with the mural," said Ms. Marshall. Anyone who would like to work on the play is welcome, she added. The play will be presented at RCHS on May 9 and 10. It will also travel to Liberty High School in Fauquier County and a broadcast quality tape will be made to be sent to cable TV stations. Ms. Cumins's class is working on the writing and scripting of the play, said Ms. Marshall. The peer mediation class will also work as consultants. The mural will be travelling to the international conference on conflict resolution in Pittsburgh on Memorial weekend, and some of the students will accompany Ms. Marshall to the conference to do a presentation called "More than just i talk — using art in the conflict reso- f lution process." .Ms. Marshall attended a conflict resolution conference in Spain 1 1/2 years ago and said she "met people that were so brave and so smart.”

Church Activities AmiMiiiai*iin) 1T1 ihffifnriiriniihimm i",mrhrftliiiiifinimiMnfniti WYnii hVf.iUr.lih i.k.WVV^Viftl Trinity to Host Lenten Services Trinity Episcopal Church of Washington will host ecumenical services for Lenten, is going on now and will continue each Wednesday until March 19. A fellowship “pot-luck” dinner at 6:15 starts each gathering; the Lenten service begins at 7 and ends at approximately 7:45. Other churches participating are the Flint Hill and Sperryville Methodists, St. Peter’s Catholic and Reynolds Memorial and Washington Baptists. Nursery care will be provided at no charge. Everyone is invited. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Ffev. L. Starke Jones Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 6:45 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Black History Service Rescheduled The Deaconess of First Baptist Church in Washington have rescheduled their Black History service for Saturday, March 1 at 6 p.m. at the church. Dr. Hortense Hinton will be the guest speaker. Refreshments will be served. Deaconess Nan Butler Roberts, President and Rev. Wendall Grant, Pastor invites all to attend. Massanova Pentecostal Sunday: Tuesday: Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday School 10 a.m. You# 5:45 p.m. ing Worship 7 p.m. Worship 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Clarence M. Trinlde, Rector On Sundays, 10 a.m. On Holy Days of Obligation, 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. On Weekdays, 8 a.m. Saturday Vigil Mass recessed for winter — to resume in spring County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Feb. 23 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m., Sperry ville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m., with communion. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Amissville United Methodist Wednesday: / Sunday: St Masses: 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. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 4-6 p.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. FT. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Fanner 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 Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Every Second Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Black History Program Set Black History Program will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. The snow date is Saturday, March 1. Zeb Davenport from Lord Fairfax Community College will be the guest speaker. All are welcome to attend. _2_ Jennifer Marie Grant and David Anthony Hudson J. Grant — D. Hudson Plan March Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hudson of Washington announce the engagement of their son, David Anthony to Jennifer Marie Grant of Durham, North Carolina. Jennifer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Grant of Overland Park, Kansas graduated from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas and is currently Executive Director of National Sales for Qualex Inc. of Durham, N.C. David is a graduate of William and Mary College in Williamsburg and is a Controller for Qualex Inc. The couple plan a March 22, 1997 wedding in Durham, North Carolina, where they will reside. Methodist Members Met The Administrative Board of the Sperryville United Methodist Church met on Thursday night at the home of Polly and Ranny Aylor. Those present were Rev. Merlin Shorb, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Brown, Mrs. Margaret Ann Wayland, Mrs. Catherine Brown, Mrs. Shirley Kushner and Mr. Hugh Chrisman. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins and Bryan Clark were Friday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie., Congratulations go out to Richie and Linda Baldwin on the birth of their daughter, Katherine Elizabeth bom on Feb. 13 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Shirley Kushner of Gaithersburg, Maryland was a Thursday overnight and Friday guests of her mother, Mrs. Catherine Brown. Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton was a Saturday guests of her mother, Mrs. Brown. By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany. The Washington Baptist Foyer committee members and their spouses were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany. Sympathy is extended to the Sisk family upon the recent passing of Mrs. Bessie Sisk, a long-time resident of Sperryville. Birthday Wishes To Ashton Kesner Birthday wishes go out to Ashton Kesner who finally reached the "double digit" age! Ashton is also to be congratulated for placing second in the Floyd T. Binns Spelling Bee competition which included the finalists from grades 4-6. Good luck in the county finals, Ashton! Welcomed to the Amissvilie com.munity in January were Paul and Debra Norris and Paul's mother, Jean. The Norris' are the daughter and sonin-law of Charlie and Pat Sher (Lazy 5 Llama Ranch) and have moved next to them. Paul teaches music to 6th to 8th grades in Arlington and Debra is a veterinary Surgical Technician in Springfield. They are expecting their first child in April. Boyd Spellman is home after a successful surgery performed in Charlottesville. Boyd is employed with the Culpeper County School System and may be back to work in a month or so — if he listens to his doctor. Welcome home, Boyd! Please remember in your prayers J.D. Moore of Manassas, my uncle. He had a stroke which has left him in critical condition in Prince William Hospital. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, Captain Jeff Brown and Officer Leslie Williams spoke to the Trustees and Plant Committee at the Amissville United Methodist Church about fire prevention and security for churches in Rappahannock County. Many subjects were covered and questions answered concerning arson, theft, and lighting. The church appreciated Captain Brown and Officer Williams for the information they shared and for taking the time to spend with us. If you have a child or children in Rappahannock County Schools, please take the time to visit their school and speak with the teachers and administration on the services needed at these schools. Volunteer your time or experience to assist in meeting those needs. Become informed — you can make a difference! The Rappahannock Athletic Association will hold registration for the 1997 season at the Rappahannock Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for two additional Saturdays, Feb. 22 and March 1. Registration will be held on these two remaining Saturdays. New players must bring a birth certificate in order to register. Returning players need only to verify the RAA records are correct. Each child should be present at the registration to try on the new By GLENDA GUM shirts for size. Anyone who has not returned last year's uniform must return it to register for the 1997 season. Children who are five years old on or before Dec. 31, 1996 are eligible to play T-ball: Registration fees from now through March 1 for the 1997 season: $30 for each player in T-ball, Minor, Major and all softball; $40 for 13-15 year old BabeRuth; $60 for 16-18 year old Senior BabeRuth. Family discounts: $5 for second child, $10 for the third, and $15 for the fourth. Late registration from March 2 to the day of tryouts on March 15 will include a $15 additional charge to the normal registration. Amissville Girl Scout Troop 920 will be holding a cookie booth at the Food Lion store in Warrenton on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each box will be $2.50 at the booth. The Amissville Ruritan Club members are still taking orders for Ruby Red grapefruit and Temple oranges that arc 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 persons to place your order Jerome Mallory 937-6022, Charlie Mills 9376134, Fred Naramore 937-5367, Roger Poe 937-4273, Charlie Priest 937-4072, Bill Segrcst 937-4604 or Lorraine Early 937-5500. You may also contact any of the other Amissville Ruritans to order your fruit. Please call one of the above today with your preference and support your Amissville community service Ruritan Club while you enjoy some delicious Florida citrus fruit at great prices. The RA's of Amissville Baptist Church collected over 100 coats during their coat drive. Special thanks go out to everyone who donated items to this worthy cause. Please leave your news in the box at Hackley’s Store by noon on Sunday. It's a Girl! Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Baldwin III of Sperryville are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Katherine Elizabeth. Katherine was bom on Thursday, Feb. 13 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Katherine weighed eight pounds ancj three ounces and was 22 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smoot of Sperry ville. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Baldwin Jr. of Virginia Beach. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Fri. & Sat. 7a.m. - 9:00p.m. Sun. toThurs. 7a.m.-8:30 p.m. 540-743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST., CULPEPER, VIRGINIA 540/825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. "See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 540-825-0937 Sperryville Emporium "The Shop that has EVERYTHING" Rts. 211 & 522 Sperryville, VA 540-987-8235 Forever Valley Forgi inscribed on the tablets of our history is a winter almost two centuries ago. Turned back by the British at Germantown, General f Washington camped his ragged army among the rolling hills and woods northwest of Philadelphia. The place was called Valley Forge. Today, it Is a rhapsody of green oaks and chestnuts almost dominating the historic shrine. The forts and redoubts of old are mounds and ridges blanketed with lush grass as they defend forest-crowned hills. Rightly, there's a statue of “the Father of his Country” at Valley Forge. And rightly, he's praying! Was it war that won our freedom? Wasn't it really _faith? Because so many of us believe that, we say in our Pledge of Allegiance...“one nation UNDER GOD." V Sunday Psalm 51 Monday 1 Chronicles 29:10-25 Tuesday > 2 Chronicles 1:1-12 Wednesday 2 Chronicles 6:1-11 Thursday 2 Chronicles 6:12-21 Friday 2 Chronicles 6:22-42 Saturday 2 Chronicles 30:13-27 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 1997 Keister Williams Newspaper Services P 0 Bo* 8005 Charlottesville VA 22906 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks - Seafood -,Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper 540-825-1037 Jimmie's Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts. 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper 540/825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt. 29 South - 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 .CORRAL, Family Steak House 540-825-5888, Culpeper Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

30 Minutes or Less To Nutritious Dinners By BARBARA C. WAYLAND Rappahannock Ntwi SUIT Writer Good cooking has to take time — or so I thought before learning shortcuts that still produces the same end results. If some people need a quick meal, they pick up pizza or other foods on the way home from work This week I thought it may be good to share some simple recipes that beat those fast foods or quick takeouts. The key to preparing meals in a hurry is organization. Plan several days of menus in advance. For everyday family meals serve only two or three course meals. Try a meat and vegetable main dish with a salad, or skip the salad and opt for dessert tonight. Keep frozen yogurt or ice cream for dessert. Last minute salads can be very simple. The possibilities are endless. Shopping tips, storage strategy and kitchen organization are all important elements as we plan quick, easy and nutritious meals for our families. Following are a few recipes that take 30 minutes or less to prepare. Beef 'n' Asparagus Stir-Fry 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rice 3/4 pound hsef flank steak 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 10-ounce package frozen cut asparagus Cook rice according to package directions. While rice is cooking, thinly slice steak on the bias into bite-size strips, then set aside. Preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat. While wok is heating, for sauce, in a small mixing bowl or custard cup stir together water, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, and red pepper. Set the sauce aside. Add oil to hot work or skillet. (If necessary, add more oil during stirfrying.) Add beef to the wok. Stir-fry over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or till done. Push beef from center. Break up frozen asparagus while it is still in its package, then add it to center of the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Push asparagus from center. Stir sauce, then add it to the center of the wok. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Toss sauce lightly with meat and asparagus to coat. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Serve over hot rice. Service 3 or 4. Broiled Chicken Cordon Bleu So elegant, it's hard to believe this dish takes less than IS minutes to make. 2 boned skinless chicken breast halves or turkey breast tenderloin^ (about 8 ounces total) 1 tablespoon soft or whipped margarine 2 slices process Swiss cheese (2 ounces) Coarse-grain brown mustard or Dijon-style mustard 2 thin slices fully cooked ham or Canadian-style bacon Paprika Cherry tomatoes (optional) Parsley sprigs (optional) Preheat broiler. Meanwhile, place poultry on the unheated rack of the broiler pan. Brush with half of the margarine. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 4 minutes. Turn poultry over and brush with remaining margarine. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes more or till tender. Meanwhile, cut cheese slices in half. Brush tops of poultry with mustard. Place one-half slice of cheese on top of each piece of poultry, then top with the ham or bacon. (If necessary, cut ham slice to fit poultry.) Broil about 30 seconds or till ham is warm. Then top with remaining cheese. Broil for 1/2 to 1 minutes more or till cheese is melted. To serve, transfer to dinner plates. Sprinkle with paprika. If desired, garnish with tomatoes and parsley. Makes 2 servings. Taco Salads Opt for either a hot or mild salad. Just use the kind of taco sauce that you like, but remember the chili powder adds some hotness, too. 1 8-ounce package plain, chili, or Italian-seasoned frozen Make-Ahead Meat Mixture 1 tablespoon cooking oil .1 8-ounce can red kidney beans 1 8-ounce bottle taco sauce 2 small tomatoes 4 cups tom mixed salad greens 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces) Plain tortilla chips or com chips Dairy sour cream (optional) Salsa (optional) For meat mixture, if using turkey, preheat a large skillet over high heat and add cooking oil. (If using beef, omit preheating and the oil.) Break the thawed meat into large pieces while adding it to the skillet. Cook meat over high heat till turkey is no longer pink or beef is brown, then drain off fat. While meat is cooking, drain beans. Then stir beans and taco sauce into the cooked meat. Bring to boiling, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes. While mixture is simmering, cut each tomato into 8 wedges. Place salad greens on large salad plates. Spoon warm meat mixture on top of greens. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange tomatoes and chips around outer edges of the plates. If desired, serve with avocado dip, sour cream and salsa. Makes 2 serving. Occasionally you have meat prepared, whether it be ham, chicken, turkey or beef, and all you need are those perfect side dishes. The following quick-to-fix dishes only take about 10 minutes to prepare. Give them a try, then, sit down, eat and enjoy! The Herbed Potato Wedges are my favorite and a dish that's served at least twice a week in our house. Herbed Potato Wedges A quick version of French fries. 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 medium potatoes (about 1 pound) 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, oregano, or tarragon, crushed 1/4 teaspoon onion salt or garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preheat broiler. Meanwhile, place butter or margarine in a 13 by 9 by 2 inch baking pan. Then place pan under preheating broiler until butter or margarine is melted. While the broiler is preheating and butter or margarine is melting, scrub potatoes. Then cut each potato into 8 wedges. Stir basil, oregano, or tarragon; onion or garlic salt; and pepper into melted butter or margarine. Then add potato wedges. Stir to coat potatoes with butter mixture. Place pan containing potatoes 3 inches from the heat. Broil potatoes for 5 minutes. Using a wide spatula, turn potato wedges over and broil about 3 minutes more or till tender. Makes 4 servings. Pasta-Veggie Toss Be sure to drain the pasta and vegetables well. Extra water dilutes the dressing. 1/2 cup tiny shell macaroni or other small pasta 1 cup loose-pack frozen mixed zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, lima beans, and Italian beans 1 2 1/4-ounce can sliced pitted ripe olives 1/4 cup creamy Italian or creamy cucumber salad dressing In a medium covered saucepan bring 2 cups hot water to boiling. Add pasta and return to boiling. Reduce heat and gently boil for 4 minutes. Then add frozen vegetables. Return to boiling then reduce heat. Gently boil about 4 minutes more or till pasta is tender and vegetables are nearly tender. Drain mixture, then transfer it to a large bowl of ice water. Let mixture stand for 4 minutes. Drain well and remove any unmelted ice cubes. Meanwhile, drain olives. Transfer pasta mixture to a medium bowl. Add olives. Pour dressing over vegetable mixture. Toss lightly to coat. Serve 4. WMU Host Luncheon / The W.M.U. of Woodville Baptist Church hosted a Senior Citizen luncheon at the church on Wednesday, Feb. 12. A good time was had by all. Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper, Curtis Crawford and daughter, Katherine of Flint Hill were Sunday guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samanatha and Robert and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo had dinner on Saturday evening at the Golden Coral in Front Royal. Samanatha Falls was Saturday overnight guests of her cousins, Amanda and Bobbie Jo Brown. Jason O'Bannon of Culpeper was a luncheon guest on Sunday of his grandmother, Mrs. Louise O'Bannon. Die and Michelle Burke entertained Richard and Rena Burke for Valentine's Day dinner on Sunday at Pargo's Restaurant in Winchester. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Mazulia of BelAir, Maryland, Greg Daczewitz of Fairfax and Phillip Daczewitz of York, Pennsylvania were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Keys of Slate Mills joined them on Sunday. Mrs. Lou Good of Stanley was a Monday afternoon guest of Misty Hitt and Mrs. June Clark.. Marie Davis-Roman Marie Davis-Roman To Perform in Gala Marie Antoinette Davis-Roman was the first bom child of David and Marie Davis on June 15, 1966, in Washington, D.C. She is the mother of a three year old son, Khalil. She has sang since her early school years at Rudolph Elementary where she was told that she had a "God-given natural talent.” She sang on church choirs beginning with the Junior Choir, to the Gospel Chorus in college, moving up to the Adult Choir at First Baptist Church in Washington, Virginia. In 1977, Marie’s family moved to Washington where she began participating in 4-H Share-the-Fun vocal competitions. She competed, won and represented her county and District numerous times. In 1982, she represented her Region in the Share-theFun State Competition and won the title. Marie sang alto and soprano in her high school choir and had parts in many musicals. She also sang in various fashion shows, weddings, talent shows and competitions, basketball games and graduations through her high school years in Rappahannock County. She went to college at James Madison University where she studied voice under Dr. In Dal Choi. She sang in the Womens Concert Choir, University Chorus, Gospel Chorus, talent shows, gave A+ Recitals in college and was chosen to travel overseas to perform with the James Madison University Show Chorus. Marie has competed in multitudinous talent competitions since her college days to include "Showtime at the Apolla" in New York City. Her unique talent to sing and perform has given her the opportunity to now perform in a Pre-grammy Gala, sponsored by Kemet Productions, to be held in New York City at The Beautiful New Yorker Hotel. She will perform before the top people from The Entertainment Industry on Saturday, Feb. 22 in New York City. Kemet Productions has paved the "road to stardom" for such artists as D'Angelo, singer, three time grammy nominee and American music awards winner, Tanya Blount, singer/actress from the motion picture Sister Act Two; David Chapel le, actor/stand/up comedian from The Nutty Professor, and Dru Hill, new R & B group. Marie Antoinette will be appearing with other up and coming artists from as far away as London, Germany and the Islands. These new artists will have an opportunity to meet the executives, agents, renowned leaders in the recording industry and reps from MCA, Motown, Jive, Sony, Def Jam, Verity, and others with hopes of obtaining a recording contract. 2nd Annual S-P-O-RyT Fishing, Travel & Outdoor S • H • O • W the Capital Expo Center CAanUUf, Virginia Thu-Sun, February 20-23 Thu-Fri l2:30-9:30pm Sat 10:30am-8pm Sun 10:30am-7pm Adults $7 Children $3 FREE PARKING Thousands of Exhibits E Displays EASY TO REACH I TAKE WILLARD BO. Off RT M | Visit our Web site at http://www.sportshows.com Milo Hanson's World Record WhftetaU Don’t miss the only 1997 Washington, DC area appearance! Exotic Wild Cats Big Game fishing Tournament Hunting Dog Demonstrations NRA Record Whketali DispUy Live Hawks, Eagles &. Owls The Hawg Trough and MOREI one coupon per adult admission SPORTSHOW T997| Weekday Coupon ■ I $2.00 OFF I; One adult admission I _ Not valid Sat. or Sun. . WEDDING STATIONERY Beautiful Wedding Stationery INVITATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, VA and we can help you plan your entire wedding. Bappafcattnocfe 675-3338 Upcoming Events Slide Show, Talk Planned The slide show and talk by John Trott, Associations: Wild Flowers and Birds, scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Feb. 14, at the Marshall Community Center, was canceled due to the weather. This program has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 21 at the same time, Marshall Community Center. Admission is free. Advisory Council To Meet The Special Education Advisory Council of Rappahannock County Schools will meet on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Elementary School at 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be nurse practitioner, Patricia Putnam. Subject of the meeting will be a discussion of attention problems, hyperactivity and Ritalin. Calll Sherry Hamill-Huff, Chair of the Council, at 675-3848, or Helen Williams, 987-8773, if you would like more information. Shooting Match To Begin The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company will begin their annual shooting matches at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. Rules are 12 gauge shotguns only, no sleeves or scopes. For more information call 9374110. Drum Workshop Set Darrell Rose will be leading a drum workshop Saturday, Feb. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Community Center in Washington. The workshop includes an introduction to drumming techniques, hand positions, how to achieve various sounds from drum and how to play basic rhythms. Mr. Rose is an active teacher and performer in Charlottesville and the East Coast. Pre-registratiop is required. Ages 16 and up. Cost is $20. To register call 987-8670. Boosters Selling Fruit The Rappahannock Band Boosters are selling valenica oranges and red grapefruit. Orders must be placed by Monday, Feb. 24. Delivery is the first week of March. Contact any band or chorus student or Sally Havstad at 987-9342. Guitarist at The Theatre The Theatre at Washington, presents David .Richter, guitarist, at 3 p.m. on Sunday March 2. Tickets are $13.50 with reservation, $15 at the door, children’s tickets half price. For his concert here in Washington, David Richter will play music from Spain, and works of Johann Sebastian Bach and Michael Praetorius. For more information call 675-1253. Adult Education Classes Set Free night adult education classes are again available in Rappahannock County. Classes meet in the basement of the Rappahannock County Public Library from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. New students are asked to come for the first time on Wednesday, when the staff is larger. Instruction in math, language, and GED preparation is given. To register or to get information about these classes, call 1-800.371-7380. Spring Soccer Registration Save money, register now for spring soccer. Rappahannock Soccer League (RSL) encourages on-time registration by charging a $25 fee per child for all completed forms received before March 1 and a $35 fee for all late forms received March 1-14. All RCES students have received Spring 97 registration forms. More forms are available at the RCES office and at Cabin Fever Bookstore in Sperry ville. Registration is open to all children born on and between Aug. 1, 1992 and July 31, 1983. Registration questions can be answered by' Lorinda Bosch at 636-3580. Beekeepers To Meet The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its February meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building, at the comer of South West Street and Davis Street. The program will be: Late winter and very early spring management. All are welcome: prospective beekeepers, new beekeepers and experienced beekeepers. For further information contact Ann Harman at 3644660. Volunteer Tax Help Free tax assistance is available to people on low and middle incomes 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 W2 and 1099 forms and last years return. Program sponsored by IRS, AARP and Va. Cooperative Extension. Registration Underway The Rappahannock Athletic Association will have registration on Saturdays, Feb. 22 and March 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. The registration is open for T-ball, BabeRuth and girls softball. For more information call Mark Werner at 675-1378. Hiking Series Continues The “Second Saturday Hiking Series” to Headwaters of Hughes River in Shenandoah National Park will be held on Saturday, March 8. The group will meet at Moutainside Market between 9 and 9:30 a.m. and will return approximately mid-afternoon. Call 987-9061 for information. Health Program Scheduled The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/Screening Programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center: Blood Pressure check by Melinda of the Health Department at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 21 jr\d program by Ann Bunts, RN — Stroke Video at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 26. Walk-in Clinic Set The Rappahannock County Health Department will have a Walk-in Clinic from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24. Benefit Dinner Planned The Culpeper Branch of the NAACP will hold their sixth annual soul food dinner on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Antioch Baptist Church at 202 S. West Street, Culpeper. Food, monetary and time donations are needed. For more information or to donate please call Brenda at 937-4338, Janet at 825-6353 or Mary at 825-3088. Proceeds from the dinner will help benefit the branch’s college scholarship fund. Beginners Yoga Course Starting A five week yoga course for beginners will be held Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10:30 at the Community Center, next to VDOT. The course emphasizes stretching and breathing exercises for increased relaxation, flexibility and strength. Contact Ivan Ussach, certified instructor, at 9878872.

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Classification. General Classified Real Estate Rentals/ Sales Legal Notices 6 Employment Deals On Wheels Wednesday, February 19,1997 GENERAL INFORMATION RAPPAHANNOCK C(|iyNJ3| Rappahannock Wewpi 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, .55tf 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 rate 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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Fill out the coupon below & mail check/money order made payable to: Times-Community Newspapers Classified Department P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20178 r i. n._ 13._ 15.. 17._ 1»._ 11 13_ 15_ 17_ 19. Phone #: Category #_ C. Card*. Addnsa: l!L 2.. 4. 6., 10. 12.. . 14._ . 16.. . 18._ 20. ADOdlONAL WORDS _ 12._ _ 14._ _ 16._ _1_ 18._ _20._ No. o< weeks -Stale:. -Zip:, 1 Rentals Apartment For Rent: Sperryvllle Area: 1 bedroom apartment. $325/ month. (540) 987-8789. Washington, VA. 2 bedroom apartment, $400/ month plus utilities. Secuity deposit and credit check. No pets. OLREA 540-675-3637 after 7pm. 4 Rentals House DC Side/ Middleburg- 4+ bedrooms, 3 baths, eat-in kitchen, dining/ living/ family/ rec room, den, deck, central air/ heat. 1 + acre. 1st, last, security deposit. $1,325/ month. 703-754-0300. House for rent in Amissville area, $675/ month plus security deposit. References required. Call between 8am and 8pm 540-347-0072. Rappahannock Co. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, eat-in kitchen, large workshop, small barn on scenic 2 acres, $695/ month. 540675-1027. Rappahannock County.: Large 2 bedroom house, month to month. $750/ monthly. Call Wanda at Sam Snead Realty 540-635-9808. Rappahannock County: beautiful 2 bedroom stone house on horse facility. Electric heat, hook up for wood stove and washer and dryer, stalls available, $725 per month. (540)675-3228. 7 Rentals Office Court Row, opposite Rappahannock County Courthouse, Washington, VA. Small professional or business office, plus use of shared conference room. 540-675-1027. 11 Roommate Middleburg / Foxcroft Area: share spacious stable apartment. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, washer/dryer, fireplace. Beautifully maintained Middleburg estate. Responsible person, non-smoker, no pets $500.00 includes all utilities. (540)687-5373. 17 Real Estate Sale By Owner Beautiful 3 level townhouse; 3 bdrm, 2 full/ 2 half baths & finished basement. Hardwood floors on main level, decorative wallpaper throughout. Fenced backyard with deck & patio. Located in North Leesburg. Convenient to schools & shopping. Owner may help w/closing. $123,000. Call (703) 771-9447. 25 Adoption A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newborn and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. A Loving childless couple wants so much to adopt infant/ twins. Will help with expenses. Please call collect, 301933-7338. An understanding, open minded family can offer your baby a happy, loving, secure home. Medical, legal expenses paid. Call: Debbie/Joel collect: (703)437-0959. 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you are one of the hundreds of free flight ballooning enthusiasts here who bought our book “up, Up and Away - Family Flying Made Easy", please make the following correction: On page 48, line 6 after “if you are descending at the speed of a bathtub”, the words “state zip code” should read “throw sandbags overboard." Write Box AW. REMINDER; Some of your ads will contain the New 540 Area Code. 27 Antiques & Collectibles Antique, Country, •. ^Primitive Furniture/ Accents. Pieces in old Saint- our specialty, ecorator discounts, mailing list. L. G. Hoffman Antiques 1 -800-448-4361 tUarrenton Antique Show at the Armory Feb. 21,22 & 23 692 Waterloo Rd. UJarrenton (across from Fauquier High School) Admission: $2.50 $2 with this ad!! Frl. & Sat/ 10am-7pm Sun. 10am-5pm 28 Arts & Crafts CRAFTERS Spaces still available for the Warrenton Spring Festival Saturday, May 17 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 12,000 visitors expected For an application, call (540) 341-2051 and leave message 29 Auctions Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly. VA Every Friday Night at 7:00 p.m. Furniture • Antiques and Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household Items •SPECIAL* Engfch Saddtes, Grths & Covers, Blankets, Saddle Pads, Lots of Horse Related Items From Great Fails Estate Plus Household Items Irekxfry Electronics, Fax Machine, Riding Mower & Leal Vacuum. For More Information Cat (703) 327-4004 We Buy or Sel complete or partial estates. We'l also buy used fumAure and household items. Pickup available. Consignments Wfefcome CaMn Nasi VAAR *2084 Or From Chant*, tala Rt SO M mi** worm a (Si*, no.). From Gibsrts Comsr (Rts 15 4 SO), 7 rrrisa E or Rt 50. (NH to Mugrt Firms Usury) , .. .v • ^ v.v. . . . v-. . ‘ ' , ■ > ■ . ■ ■ . ■ American Family Hom 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, VA 29 Auctions Public Auction the well known National Antiques of Leesburg, VA is going out of business. Auction to be held at THE MOSBY CENTER 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA 20152 1703)3274004 Saturday, March 1,1997 at 1:00 p.m. Lots ol glass, antique tumiture, advertising memorabilia. Lots more detailed nest week. Cal lor complete listing. (703)327-4004 CaMn Neel VAAR 2064 LW. ’Scoop' Megmnes VAAfl 1306 32 Business Opportunities $200-$500 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 A Paralegal! Train now! Be a part of one of today's fastest growing careers. Accredited attorney instructed diploma/degreed home study programs. Free catalog. 800-4763316ext.13 Make Serious Money. Looking for selfstarters. Major company In rapid expansion. Work from home. No sales. No Investment. High Income potential. Toll free 1-888-207-6093. 33 Child Care Services Offered Mother of 2 would like to babysit in her Castleton home. Very reliable references. Call Debbie Norman, 540-937-3922. 29 Auctions 37 Construction Heavy Equip Huge Savings on selected models of Arch Type Steel Buildings. 25x42, 30x40. Great Backyard Shop, 2 car garages. Easy Financing Available. Call immediately. 1800-341-4044. SPRING CONTRACTORS AUCTION March 15 -10am Winchester, VA (No entry Fee) Sellers Pay only if you sell 1-800-249-9404 State Line Auto Auction 39 Farm Equip Sc Supplies 300 International tractor with 3 pt. hitch, wood splitter and bushhog. All in good shape. $3,500 or best offer. 540-675-3503 anytime. 44 Giveaways Giveaway: Barn homes needed for shy unadoptable cats. All medical provided, all spayed/ neutered. 703-295-0678. 51 Horses for Sale WANTED! 2 trail Horses: Age 5-9, 15+ Hands, Bombproof, Easygoing, Dependable, Independent. Must load and haul well. Excellent experienced home provided! Send photo, description and price to: SBC, 8018 Barron Farm Road, Catlett, VA 20119-1700. We've assembled an evening auction of the truly extraordinary to thoroughly pique your curiosity: FI I'i.AVT HEAD VASES: If you think two hoods are bettor than one, how ahout 40+-?! Inc. Jackie O with Caroline & a saluting John-John. CHn DREWS TEA SCTS/OTHER TOYS: 20* sets old toy dishea/kitchen sets from Germany, England, Japan, etc. - some still in orig. boxes! ALSO working 40's Roy Rogers (Ingraham) alarm clock; Old Marx 'Orphan Annie' toy stove w/its pots & pans still in orig. box; 50's Structo tmcks/construction equip, and more! nH.Nl ll'RF: Lovely inlaid English washstand w/mari>le top/backsplash; Large farm table; Pair nice Mission oak desks; Early pine cupboard base; Cute old oak store floor display cab. Wbowed glass; Fine old rockers; Boston, Mission oak; Viet, carpet; Country, platform etc. cedar chests; Small farm table; Oak arta/crafts open server; Wingback chairs; Set 4 preseed-back chairs; Tufted/curved cream sofa w/matching armchair; Iron patio/porch furniture; Boxes & trunks; Mirrors; Metal double bed; Carved Viet, chairs; Sweet dressing table w/tri-fold mirror & caneseat chair and more! _ MANY OIL LAMPS/LANTERNS: Inc. 2 brass whale oil lamps; 3 'peanut' lamps; Greek double wick; etc., etc.; RR ' eek Key lamps, huge pottery lamps (N&W, Southern) and NTINGS (some signed/dated); many more!!! OLD OIL PAINT!r ETCHINGS; GREAT OLD PRINTS WfSPLENDID FRAMES; WILD FOWL PRINTS; 2 Sffs ART EXHIB POSTERS (Picasso, etc.). DEPRESSION C.IJLSS: Large set pink Poinsetta, inc. pitcher, butterdish, etc.; Many pcs. green ribbon; Some wheels; Yam winder; Wooden chums; Treadle sewing machines; Lovely sen. early pine mantel; Mail slots; Old working eider decoy, poss. Maine; 2 nice old Tennessee iruiltx; Crocks (tome with blue) inc. HUGE water jug; Brass RR steam whistle, PRR brass plaque, other RR items; Old signaling mirror; Wooden birdcage; Unusual ironware & tools; Elderly wooden slds; Old brass cash register; Political buttons, badges, medals; Sterling purses, jewelry, etc.; ’Bag lots' of unusual smalls; Art glass vases; Sugar shaken; 19th c. Geisha china; Heisey; Old pattern glass; Mini Viet, shoes; Ruby-flashed dresser set; WashbowWpttcher; Lots uncommon old pewter/copper/lmsa pcs. Russ, samovar; Old la*tles; White House jugs/lxatlr* (spprux. 10); Ornate floor lamps, inc. Iras* dragon; Ckxks inc. CowrIVHulibard shelf. Wurlitsrr organ; Recent <m. granfather cluck; Countertop glass display case; PLUS MUCH. MUCH MORE! IN CASE OF SNOW OR ICY ROADS, PLEASE CALL AHEAD (540) 937-4142 TERMS1 Cash or good check id ID. No buyer's premium Food served. >ayne Auctions, Inc. f40) 937^142 • 675-3729 VA.A.F #390 _ 51 Hones for Sale WANTED Homs, Ponies, Cattle & Trailers. All Typos. Cash Terms Will pick-up at farm. (410) 987-5642 56 Miscellaneous For Sale For Sale: Sega Genesis, 2 controllers, 6 games, $160.00. 540-439-2569. Swimming Pools - $878 National Manufacturer of Leading Swimming Pools Must Dispose of All 1996 Models. Example - Huge 31’x19' come complete with Sundeck, Safety Fence, Ladders, Liner, Filter, Pump and Motor. Installation and Financing are available. Call 24 hrs. 1-800-447-7207. a TERRIFIC BARGAIN: Things have not turned out too well since I came here to invest in the community. Will .take best offer for a local bank, an airport, a newspaper, radio station, 6 story office building, museum, 2,000 acres of land for development, and assorted paid politicians with unfulfilled guarantee to make things happen. Write Box AW. 58 Musical Instruments Equipment For Sale: Marshall 100Watt Amplifier head and speaker cabinet with four 10 inch speakers. Also fender stratocaster 1991 with hot rails, pick- up installed. $600 for both or $300 each. Call (703)339-0903 (night) or (540)347-4222 (day) and ask for Dan. Yamaha Alto Sax: good condition, played 3 years. $800/ or best offer; Armstrong Flute, $400/ or best offer. (703) 7775724. 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 Cai tor exrcaanar* J-A.Swan, Jr. & Co. 16033 Ira Hoffman Lane CUpapar, Virginia 540-825-8371 « Bt 29 Acroaa Sow Co-op. 69 Services, Home Improvement EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 Painting: Interior. Experienced. Call Gina at (540)923-4652 70 Services, Mlsc Adam’s Custom Slaughter & Processing Amissville Choose from our corn-fed feeder lot Beef, $1.50 hanging weight, processed, or bring your own beef, hogs, sheep. Slaughter is $25, processing 25c/lbs. Pickup avail. 540-937-7497/937-2123 71 Tributes In loving memory of our dear Mother 4 Betsy M. Lewis who left ua 37 years ago today, February 19,1960. Loving and kind in all your ways, Upright and just to the end of your days. Sincere, kind in heart and mind, What a beautiful memory you left behind. Your Children 84 Automobiles 1987 Honda Accord OX, grey, 5-speed, A/C, cruise, good condition, runs great, S3000/ best offer. 540-439-2569. Honda 95 Civic EX. 4door, 5-speed, 45,000 highway miles, fully loaded including extra accessories, 6 CD changer, am/ fm cassette, split 5 star rims, spoiler, alarm, mon roof, mud flaps, and new tires. $13,500.00 Ask for Chris. 540-3493381. Pontiac 1985 Firebird: runs great, $1,500. (540)341-9021. SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, tnnsmisslofls and parts Installed (It purchased here). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy and Sell running care and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt. 229.3 miles pest Culpeper High School. CM571 Coining Soon CldWS «\rgu .. Paws For All Your Pet Care. Supplies & ' Pet Sitting Needs. To Place Your Discounted Ad Call •00-852-4797, as* for Gfsefa 85 Trucks 4x4 AUCTION Feb. 20th - 6:30pm Winchester, VA 1-800-249-9404 State Line Auto Auction Chevy 1952 pick-up. Restored, 5 windows, runs good, looks good, new paint. $5,800. (301)739^2627. Chevy 1952 Pickup: Restored, 5 windows, runs good, looks good, new paint, $5,800. (301) 739-2627 91 Help Wanted Attention: N. Virginia Gov't.-Postal Joba NOW HIRING, Start $12.84 hr. Information and application available now for your area. 1-818-506-5354 EXT 2242 CNA’s Come join our Great Nursing Team. Fast growing company with many opportunities. Licensed & Certified. CPR a plus. Call 800965-0344 or come by 378 Waterloo Rd (Behind the Food Lion) for "an application. GIRL/GUY FRIDAY For mostly housework blit could include errands, mending, laundry, office and garden help. 1/2 day each week. $7/hr. Call between 3-8pm. 540-987-8813 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. Good rider to help legup 5 well-broken 2 year olds. Housing and addiitionals possible. 540-6362220. Front Royal area. LACROSSE COACH Small private day school in Virginia’s Blue Rtdge foothills is seeking a parttime lacrosse coach to work with enthusiastic and talented young men ages 13 to 18. After-school practices; games held after school and early evenings. March-May. This paid position may lead to full-time combination of teaching/coaching for 1997-98 school year. Resumes to: Lacrosse Coach P.O. Box 739 Flint Hill, VA 22627 Landscape Laborers wanted for spring. Good starting wage. Call (540) 937-6068. Please leave a message. MECHANICS Experienced Only. Must have own tools to work with. Apply in person. Mid-State Electric Motors 12695 Lee Hwy Washington, VA 540-987-9032 Ask for Brett Real Estate For Sale

Job update - Mid-Week Edition POSTAL JOBS $12.68/hr. to start, plus benefits. Carriers, sorters, clerks, computer trainees. For an application & exam info, call 1-800636-5601 x 40. 9am9pm, 7 days Shenandoah National Park ARAMARK VIRGINIA SKY-LINE COMPANY, INC. (An Authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service) C COME WORK WITH THE BEST We are hiring NOW for the 1997 season. We have jobs at several locations along the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park: Cashier, Cocktail Server Cook Desk Clerk Dishwasher Host/Hostess Housekeeper Gas Station Attendant Server Pantry/Salad Bar Worker WE OFFER: 1 Competitive Wages Bonus Program On-site Housing (based on availability) Please call for application forms and to set up an interview (540) 743-5108 Tuesday through‘Thursday (9:00am - 5:00pm), An Equal Opportunity Employer / * EOE/M/F/D/V • - Night Auditor Bartender Bellman Bus Set Up Linen Truck Driver HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Retail oose your own kina of schedule: S, M, L or XL. When it comes to work schedules, we at Kohl* realize that one size does not fit alt. Kohl* is one of America* fastest-growing department store chains, specializing in name brand merchandise at value prices. We have a number of openings for full-time supervisors, as well as a variety of part-time positions at our store located in Winchester, including: Register Operators, Department Sales and Receiving Associates, Customer Service Representatives, Loss Prevention Experts, Housekeeping/Maintenance and Overnight Stock Team. In addition to flexible hours, we offer a friendly work environment, immediate store discounts, an employee stock ownership plan and more. Apply now. I 1-800-NEW-KOHLS extension RR3-LMY. Musi be II years or older to apply. KOHLS EOE - A Drug Screening Company E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY MAINTENANCE POSITIONS The DuPont Front Royal plant, a leader in the automotive re finish paint business for 15 years, will be accepting applica tions for Engineering Operations Specialist. Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications: • Completion of an approved training program as approved by DuPont (1 year minimum) plus 2 years experience. OR • Four (4) years experience OR • Associates degree or equivalent in related skills as evaluated by DuPont. In one of the following with an emphasis on... PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS (PLC) • Industrial Electrician 1 • Instrumentation Technician Engineering Operations Specialists operate in a self-managing team environment (currently) operating seven (7) days a week on 12 hour rotating shifts. Our plant is committed to excellence in all we do. We are looking for individuals with skills and capability who will become part of our successful future. We offer competitive salaries and an outstanding benefits package. Detailed Job history/education history are required when sub mitting application. Applications will be accepted on: Monday, February 24, 1997 - Friday. February 28, 1997 Virginia Employment Commission 22 West Piccadilly Street Winchester. VA (540) 722-3420 9:00AM - 4:00PM An Equal Opportunity Employer Piedmont Press & Graphics is a leading edge commercial printer and graphics company located in Warrenton. Virginia- We are presently, looking for a lull tone salesperson to set our printing graphics and internet se-vices Experience is helpful though not the mam factor m securing this position We are looking for strong communication skills wth an aggressive desire to achieve.' To apply tor this position, tax your resume to (540) 347-9335 or e mail ycur resume to tony @ piedmonturess.com. Construction Heavy Equipment Operators Construction co. in No. Va. looking for experienced heavy equipment operators & pipelaydrs Long term . employment. Lots of O.T. Call: (703) 327-3100 or Pager # , . (703)616-3561 WAIT STAFF POSITION OPEN Monday-Friday Day Shift Looking for person who enjoys serving the public, come join ' our staff where serving -the public is our business11 Cali for appointment 540-675 1066 The Country Cafe , 389-A Main Street Washington, VA 101 Legal Notices TRUSTEE SALE OF 505 View’ow . Road adr/a Route 64?. Amissville, VIRGINIA Pursuant to tne terms of a deed ol trust dated October ?0, taS4 in the original principal amount of $106,400,00, recorded in the Cle'k's Office. Circuit Court. County of Rappahannock, Virginia in Deed Boon 200 at page 20R, the real estate described below wT be. offered for sain at public auctionPARCEt containing 3.500 acres, more or less, as shown on plat entitled “Boundary Serve y a nc Rearrangement of Lot Lines, N ancy H. Rothrock P-operly" pro pared by Wtiitam P. Gimbel, I S,, dated November 15, 19H9, recorded in Plat Cabinet A., Slide 58, among the land records o< Rappahannock County, Virginia, as more particularly described in the -ef erenced deed of trust (the "Property") The sale wit! lake place, on February 24, 1997 at 5:45 P M. at the main entrance to the building housing the Circuit Court of -the County of Rappahannock, Virginia Terms. The purchase price in the form of immediately available funds shall be due-and payable on the closing date. A deposit in the form of immediately available funds m the amount of $10,990.00 may be reduced of any bidder at the tree of sa e the Substitute Trustee reserves th • right to waive or' modify the requirement of the Didder's deposit. The successful bidder wTi be required to close within fifteen (15) days from thfe date of sale. I-me is of the essence as to the closing date and the Daymen! of the purchase price. The Property will be sold “AS IS" at '-e Property will be conveyed by Special Warranty deed, subject to all existing hens, judgements, rights reservations, leases, c'ovon ants, conditions, ease merits and restrictions as' they may lawfully, affect tne Property! Nehne' the Substitute Trustee nor the -hc-‘der o’ the note secured by Tie dead- of trust will .de.Lv.0' pObdOS'i sion of the Propor'.y to the successful tedder. The purchaser a: the sale will be required to pay all closing costs. Heal estate taxes w i! be prorated as of the sa’e a ate. Stephen 8. Wood and Tonya R Henderson .Substiti. te T rusrees FOR INFORMATION CONTACl Stephen B. Wood Friedman & Macf adyen. PA 81 CX> Three Chopt Road, Suite 214 The Jefferson Bunding Richmond, Virginia - 23229 Telephone [30-:t ?830088- 0088Ref # Lh-T-t #24065 TRUCK DRIVER/ WAREHOUSE PERSON ; ! Full-time position with bcncJ'ils j Good driving record.; CDL preferred. Heavy lifting requited. Agriculture back-ground helpful. Apply in person; Marshall Farmers' 'Co-Op Marshall, Virginia POSITION AVAILABLE: ANIMAL WARDEN The Rappahannock County Board ol Supervisors is soaking qualified appi can's for the Permanent, part time positon of Ar.iniai Warder for Ravpahaenock County A complete job description & further information is available a the County in.: :s'j a lion Office. 290 Gay Street, Washington. VA The Salary is $16,000-$: 7.000. nego; at> e, depending upon qualifications, with Health insurance and other benefits All persons interested in this position are invited to obtain a County of Rappahannocx application form from the County Administration Office, at the Old Extension Office, Gpy Street, Washington, VA 22747, or by calling (bAQ) 675-3342 The deadline for applications to be reoeivod at the County Administration Ofl.ce is 12 00 PM Friday, Febru ay 21, 1997. The County of Rappahannock is an Equal Opportunity Employer Project inspector/ CLERK OF THE WORKS Starting Salary Range: $18.00 $20 OO/hour This temporary, full time position wiii oversee two constnietlon projects for the County; the new Library building and the renovations to the Human Services Center. Qualified applicants will have experience in construction, building in speetion. os a project Inspector/clerk of the works, and/or cducatloy. This posh lion will terminate as of the completion of the two projects. Send resumes and cover letters to arrive on or before Friday, February 28, 1997 to: County of Culpeper 302 North Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701 Fax: (540) 825-1677 E-mail: staylorQco.culpeper.vs us F.OE 103 L*gaJ Notice* IfrUSifcE'S '3A! E or i 531 Richmond Hoad, Cashetom VIRGINIA Pursuant to the terms o' a deed1 of trust datec Ai^juSl 31. 1995 in the onyn a! prV c'r.al amount ; of '$80,000 00. recorded | in ne r.v-.f, Q“ r | Circuit Court, County of •; Rappahannock, Virginia .i in Deed Book 214 at 'j oaye 535 the. real es:.d!e j described bfhow wifi he j ofto-ed fesi salt at vutVii, auction: i AIL ;i OOP ‘.chain rats c. poo pin of 1 <hd ly.r g and I po '-(j on Sidle Route ; in M.’-.son M;o; ' tonal District. Rappahar.r c»:t> County Virginia, and to. ■ raining 0.5000 acre '-o v o: less, as more-pacing tarty shawn and described- no plot =„H: survey made . Dy SoBoidMge Surveyor del ad May 5. 1556 arc recorded in peed Book 71 a: page '300 in ;t>e Clerk's. Off-co ■ o' tha Circuit^- Court Rappahanroc* Co any. Virginia and 0.PR6A acre, more or less. as moo particularly shown and described on olar pm pared by Brian l non,, CIS, dated March. HO.’ 1977, and recorded 'r Deed Book 124 ai Pago j 42 an .mg the c'n.y.i-: j Rappahannock County j Virginia land reciaou ns more " a: .,..,v y (Joscn'Df-d On Jiitenced deed of ion civ “Prope ty") The ere w'1 '.j"; ■; •; j March TO pv. ' j 3:00 PM at :-e so, • i pr 'r-re TO tf > ' ; 1 housiry is? O j : 0 so j o! the Co Rappahaoeoi V"<ji" a ],j. ;rs- | e(. o „. i.;!,,, ofioe o - 'o:f : , 'v.e d j'e y rnv :il> ■ '..'.fls shall ' a 300 !rn: . os on the CoS i j c. •: - A depovi ■■ '0, inirnedia'e'y ' a ciO-oihi-■ 'o' O', 'r: , ' a ; . pgpa) !o '■ 0% o' ’ i s os.'::: .■ ’ 0 t may p . . ("j c‘ ary h does a? 3 <> trmy; o’ sale ' T ne. ,'hrf j : I. os'eo ros<'S(0:. 'ne ' gh! !o wo.vxo os ’<.■ ■; y :: o roc - ■ i . * ' r,;v: dor's; ooposo. Ihp so ces'-'ui rsolcif t w.c so :f so o'css' vy..! vMfees f’5; "i. ; ',0r :f ■ d.l’o of S S . I St :.o' o T: . S’PO ,1. 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Mr. and Mrs. John Eubank of I Sperryville, Mrs. Frances Eubank and i Vergil Payne had lunch Sunday at The ! ('ountry Cafe in Town. Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston was a \ Sunday afternoon visitor of her grandmother. Mrs. Frances Eubank and Vergil Payne. Ciuests Saturday of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Mabel Burke of Woodville. Roger Hawkins of Warrenton. Billy Hawkins of Stephens City. Frank Hawkins and Butch Hawkins of Fredericksburg. Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacy were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pullen and daughter, Christy of Culpeper. On Wednesday, Feb. 26 Rev. Phil Bailey, pastor of Washington Baptist Church will be the speaker on the topic of prayers, music will be furnished by the St. Peter’s' Church at Trinity Episcopal Church for the I .omen Services. A covered dish supper will begin at 6:15 p.m. With serv ices at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. We are happy to hear that Mrs. Marv Updike has returned to her home on Piedmont Avenue after her stay at Overlook Nursing Home in Warrenton. She would appreciate hearing from her friends. By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Happy birthday to Mrs. Ruth Preston on Saturday, Feb. 22 and Mrs. Merle Scoggin on Sunday, Feb. 23. Also Mr. Vergil Atkins of Sperryville whose day is Wednesday, Feb. 26. On Friday, Feb. 14 Andrew Burke and his friend, Jason Streightiff of Amissville went to Warrenton Theatre to see the movie, Star Wars. On Saturday evening Doug and Beverly Exline and Andrew Burke, Mrs. Alice Racer, Danny, Hope and Zachary Huff of Flint Hill went to Culpeper and had dinner at Country Cookin and then went to Walmart shopping, Sunday guests of Mrs. Alice Racer and Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck were Bud and Louise Clatterbuck, Melvin and Mary Gochenour of Front Royal, Beverly Exline and Andrew, Steve Clatterbuck, Danny, Hope and Zachary Huff, all local. Have a great week and please call me with news for my column. Thistle Hill Couple Attends Pastry Cup By M ARIANNE WILSON Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Coupe du Monde dc la Patisserie - World Pastry Cup ‘97. Last September.' when Michel Benoit, of MBI Tours of Chicago, handed me a brochure at the International Pastry l air in New Orleans, little did I know I would be traveling to France with my husband-to see the foremost pastry chcls in the world compete for the Gold and prizes totaling 18,000 Ecus The new European currency). Eighteen teams representing Australia, i Austria, Canada, China, Columbia, ! Denmark. France, Greece, HongKoiig. Italy. Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain. Switzerland, and the United | States gathered at the International Hotel. Catering and Food Trade Iwhibition in Lyon on Jan. 25 and 26 and competed in Ice Sculpture, ( 'Ikisolate and sugar. latch team of three presented an ice. a chocolate and a sugar centerpiece: a chocolate and fruit ice-cream dessert; a chocolate cake and a identical plate ol typical desserts from their a- imp tmg country to the pale of inter| national judges. The US team consisted ot Sebastian Cannone and Jacquy Pleiller (both borrt and raised in France and apprentice as young teenagers to French bakeries) an now In.mg and working in Chicago. They were joined by Thaddeus Dubois, i Both Sebastian and Jacquy had been m New Orleans at the International Pastiv Fail in September conducting seminars,and I had the opportunity to meet them.) I he team had chosen as their theme. Time and created wonderful centerpieces and chocolate and pulled sugar. The chocolate was my favorite, representing a clock done in an almost Dali like manner. They used both white and dark chocolate with the gears and face of the clock juxta positioned at angles on a raised platform. It was intricate and delicate and stunning. The team won the silver Medal in this fifth competition. In 1995 the US team won Bronze, so you know where they will finish in 1999. After the presentation of the medals and prizes, there was a gala dinner which lasted well into the night. Charles and I shared our table with a young woman from San Diego and seven Italians. They were pastry chefs from Bologna and Florence and very happy that their team had captured gold. Frankly I thought they had stolen it! The dinner was well worth the wait (we hope to reproduce some of the offerings) and the company was most pleasant. We were invited to Bologna!! The International Trade Show was also exciting and inspiring. We brought back some great ideas to incorporate into our service here at Thistle Hill. Our trip included other stops in France all leading Charles to promote some continuing education for my daughter-in-law, Betty and me. We have applied to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park for a week in April. While the Pastry Cup was the initial goal of our trip and our final destination, we experienced other delights in France. Perhaps Til be allowed to share some of them with you at a later date. Flint Hill Highlights Wes and Belly Klise motored to Portsmouth on Monday for a few day s Barry and Roxanne Campbell of In in Royal were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs Bunny Hudson and Cathy. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship services at 11:1a am on Sunday, Feb. 23. the pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public Holly Welch. Katie and Emily motored to Manassas to T.G.I. Friday's on Saturday. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey la I laid on Sunday were Mark and Diane Graves, Edith Graves and Lois Duncan. Saturday visitors were Ada (inmsley and Jeanetta Pullen. ! By POLLY AYLOR 987*8136 . " . .. afc. « P® §1 Clarice Lillard of Ashbum spent a few days this week with Mary Hickerson and visited her husband, Charlie Lillard at the Sunny Slope Nursing Home. Dan Hickerson of Amissville and Boswell Hickerson of Nokesville visited Mrs. Hickerson recently. Cadet Brown Named to Dean's List Cadet Michael Brown has recently been named to the Dean’s List for the i lnM semester of the 1996-1997 acade- ( tine year at Virginia Military Institute ! in Lexington. i Cadet Brown, a senior, majoring n civil engineering is a Rappahannock bounty High School graduate and the on of Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Brown >f Washington.

Eva Pullen Eva Mae Pullen, 71, of Culpeper, died on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was bom on Nov. 14, 1925, in Culpeper to the late Lawrence Luther Printz and Gertrude Virginia Woodard Printz. She was a member of Alum Spring Baptist Church and was a member of the church choir. Mrs. Pullen was a seamstress and cook and was well known for her cakes. Survivors include two sons, Leonard Earl Pullen, Jr. of Culpeper and Ruth Ellen Garnett of Free Union, and two grandchildren, Jamie Michelle Dodson and Jodie Lynn Dodson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Earl Pullen, Sr, one grandson, Brian David Dodson and one granddaughter, Jennifer Marie Dodson. Funeral services were held on Friday, Feb. 14 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. John Miller and . Rev. Mark Jarvis officiating. Interment followed in the Washington Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Alum Spring Baptist Church, c/o Wanda Hume, 14325 Reva Road, Reva, Va. 22735. Pallbearers were Steve Hemmen, Collis Fincham, Bill Pattie, Lewis Hawkins, Robert G. Apperson and Claude Berry. ' Found and Sons Funeral Home - was in charge of the arrangements. Bessie Sisk Bessie Young Sisk, 89, of Sperryville, died on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Culpeper Health Care Center. - She was bom July 4, 1907, in Washington to the late Bergie and ! Fannie Foster Young. She was a member of the Sperry ville Assembly of God. Survivors include five children, Charles Ashby Sisk, James Russell Sisk, William Edward Sisk and Dorothy Jane Pullen, all of Sperryville and Ester Virginia Jenkins of Culpeper. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and a number of great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Jackson Sisk, one son, Lewis Andrew Woodard, four brothers, Robert Young. Frank Young, Hubert Young and Ashby Young, one sister, Ida Young, one step-daughter, Mary Edna Woodward and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Joel Cress officiating. Interment followed in Sperryville Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Viola Dunagan Viola Virginia Dunagan, 75, of Amissville died on Thursday, Feb. 13 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 3, 1922, in Potomac, Md. She was a homemaker and the wife of the late Paul Renal Dunagan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Roberts and Minnie Mae Baxter. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper on Tuesday, Feb. 18 with the Rev. Clyde R. Woodard officiating. Burial followed in the Culpeper National Cemetery. Clore-Geest Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. John Graves Sr. John L. Graves Sr., 61, of Warrenton died on Friday, Feb. 14 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. He was bom May 18, 1935, in Albemarle County. He was a member of Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church and retired from Safeway after 30 years of service. He is survived by his mother. Nellie Spencer Graves of Washington; a dear friend, Louise Hudson of Warrenton; a daughter, Donna Sinclair of Culpeper; three sons, John L. Graves, Jr. of Amissville, Robert Graves and Mike Graves, both of Warrenton. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, John Lewis Graves and a son, Steven D. Graves Jan. 18, 1997. Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 11 at Moser Funeral Home, Inc. in Warrenton. Burial was at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Jeffersonton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Washington Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 238, Washington, Va. 22747. Wayne Butler Samuel Wayn,e Butler, 60, of Boston died on Saturday, Feb. 15, at his residence. Mr. Butler was born on Dec. 13, 1937, in Rappahannock County to the late George Richard and Beatrice Weaver Butler. Mr. Butler is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia Burke Butler; three daughter. Carolyn Keithley of Rixeyville, Angela Butler of Boston and Tammy Butler of Alexandria and two grandchildren, Elise Marie and Nicholas Paul Keithley. He is also survived by a son-inlaw, Paul Keithley; four brothers, George R. Butler of Culpeper, Paul F. Butler, Douglas Markwood Butler and Maurice Lee Butler, all of Boston and two sisters, Jean Biggs of Boston and Jane Thornhill of Culpeper. Memorial services were held on Monday, Feb. 17 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church with the Rev. Phil Duncan officiating. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Community Saddened by Deaths Our community is saddened by the death of Mr. Wayne Butler, which 1 occurred at his home early Saturday morning. Prayers are with the family as they go through this difficult time. Condolences are expressed to Judy Dodson and Lori Pullen, Reva Way and Mrs. Lillian Frazier, BostonCastleton route upon the passing of their mother and sister, Mrs. Eva Pullen, which occurred last Tuesday at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Eric Grant was honored with a party Sunday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sabol on the observance of his ninth birthday. Our prayers for a speedy recovery go out to William (Bill) Alphin who is recovering from major surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Keyser are being congratulated upon the arrival of a little daughter, Kara Beth, on Sunday, Feb. 9 at University of Virginia Hospital. Mrs. Keyser is the farmer Susan Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grant here in Boston and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brown of Culpeper. Mrs. Bessie Atkins of Sperryville is the little girl's great, great, grandmother. Birthday wishes go out to Miss Bethany Tharp who will celebrate her day, Friday, the 21st. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 were Mr. Shelvy Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer, all of Castleton Ford Road. Mr. Robert Dennis of BostonCastleton route has recently undergone surgery and our prayers and get well wishes are extended to him. The monthly "Sing Along and Pickin'' party will be held at the Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue Home on this Friday, Feb. 21 beginning at 7 p.m. and for any information call John Triplett, 825-0781. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke of Rochelle were sightseeing in the area Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Halterman of Reva Way were in Jeffersonston last Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Cunningham. Down Salem way, we have Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson entertaining as Sunday guests. Elder and Mrs. Wayne Susan Payne Graduated Magna Cum Laude Susan Kay Payne graduated - Magna Cum Laude from Longwood ■ College with commencement on Dec. i 18 in Farmville. 1 She received a Bachelor’s Degree * in Sociology and Elementary J Education. She also received an award * for being on the President’s List with a perfect 4.0 GPA for Fall semester. Miss Payne is a 1993 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is the daughter of Carl and Brenda Payne of Sperryville and the granddaughter of Mrs. Annie Payne of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. Turner Foster of Culpeper. 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 Richards and Terry of Luray. Another Salem way note has the community offering congratulations to Mrs. Cathy Tharp who received lapel pin and service award for ten years employment at the Second Bank and Trust. Mrs. France Tharp Horner received a five year recognition. Congratulations to Miss Bethany Tharp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tharp of Salem way, who is the local winner in the Tools for Tomorrow, All American Vocational Student Award. She is a senior and vice president of the local F.B.L.A. Chapter at Culpeper County High School and also a member of the National Honor Society. Joseph and Jennifer Peregory both achieved the Honor Roll for the past semester at Rappahannock Elementary School where they are students. Young people we are proud of you, so keep up the good work. Belated birthday wishes go out to my nephew, Clarence Frazier of Woodbridge who celebrated last Monday and happy wishes to nephew, James Frazier who has his day tomorrow, Thursday. Real Estate Directory Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk's Office. William D. By waters and other to Kenneth R. Bywaters, parcel one, .30 and one acre. Deed of Gift., Douglas Avery and other to James S. Wines and other, lot one 1.0010, lot two 2 acres, lot three 2.3374, lot five 2.0971 and lots six and seven. Wakefield District. $95,000. Family sized log home near Ben Venue & Laurel Mills built with fine craftsmanship - stone FP, cathedral ceiling. Approx. 5 acres in lawn & 20 in woodlands with 2 streams. Concrete floored 20x40 workshop/barn. $283,500.MLS#RP692573C PLANT YOUR HOOVES IN VIRGINIA HORSE COUNTRY call SUSIE ASHCOM Regency 800-311-FARM A career which has touched 450 satisfied families. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. Welcome 1997 HITTLES CREEK MILL: A unique hideaway built on the remains of a 1700's stone mill beside a rushing mountain stream. $259,500 Under Contract SHENANDOAH PARK VIEWS are unobstructed from this gracious brick home on approximately 2.5 acres in Sperryville. Under Contract COLONIAL TIMBERFRAME home facing Old Rag & the Blue Ridge Mountains on 24 rolling acres in the FT Valley. $250,000 Under Contract ON THE HUGHES RIVER near Old Rag Mountain: Cedar Ranch style home on 3 acres w/mountain views. $140,000 Under Contract COUNTRY COTTAGE on 4+ acres in Tiger Valley has stream and small pond for wildlife. $126,000 Under Contract 12+ Acres near Amissville: Half open with pond. $84,500 Under Contract 11 Acres in Gid Brown Hollow. Nice mountain view. $60,000 SOLD Yes we have others but WE NEED NEW LISTINGS! Please call for a confidential appointment and marketing summary. Ask about our advertising opportunities. .. Most of all, we care. __ S Real Estate III B Mitzie Young 675-3555 675-1373 Rick Kohler 937-6146 MID-ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION Custom Homes, Additions, Renovations, Garages 540-347-7854 Pretty home, pretty lot, pretty mountain views and an excellent price. This home has 3 BRs, 2 BAs, large utility room, office, heated garage and detached root cellar. Home has other nice features, including frontage on Rt. 211. $118,500 Ask for Don Keithley (540) 347-1144 or (540) 675-3431 REALTY HOUSE & ASSOCIATES 145 Sullivan Street • Warrenton RAFPAHANNOCt COUNTY Heart of Old Dominior Hunt Country Two 25 acre parcels on protected land. Beautiful views. Lovely housesites. 70 miles from D.C. 540-636-9388 Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office BOSTON AREA - 3.2-acre open & wooded lot on deeded right-of-way. $22,000 TWO 25-ACRE - wooded tracts, stream, elevated building sites, convenient to Rt. 211. Your choice at $89,000 each. RT. 211 - west of Sperryville, small gift shop - fruit stand complex, 1.5 acres. LISTINGS NEEDED - Homes, Farms, Acreage. Call Todayl James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 & Looking for That Perfect Piece of Land? We may have iust the piece for which you have been searching. The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. H (540) 675-1190 fit Several parcels available with rolling hills, streams, mountain views and mountain property, rock formations, ponds, mature trees, building sites, and road frontage, all conveniently located in Rappahannock County. <r -- ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY CASTLETON - The price is right on this 125 acres! Fish, canoe & swim from the banks of the Thornton River plus wildlife abounds - deer,quail & grouse!! Great hiking trails too! Enjoy the quiet setting this 11 -rm. house offers w/views from the decks & screened porch. Amenities include 4 FPs, 4 BAs, swimming pool, & detached 2-car garage. $459,000. HUNTLY - Charming 3-BR, 2.5-BA log Cape beautifully maintained. Special features: a magnificent fieldstone FP that is the focal point of the 2-story LR, pine firs., fam. rm. w/woodstove, decks, landscaping, mt. views, & 2-fenced acres. $179,990. WASHINGTON - Pastoral & mt. views, woods, streams, old ski trails, deeded access to a stocked pond can be yours when you purchase this 25.5 acres located approx. 5 miles west of Washington. Only $73,£00. VIEWTOWN - This 12.6 acres is convenient to Warrenton & Culpeper. Approx. 1/2 is open & ideal for horses/cattle w/remainder in hardwoods. Views & steams! $69,000. ^ Flint Hill Office 540*675-7171 ni ferf Jean Lillard 540*675*3670 Lnj. SCENIC RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY Near Little Washington... TWENTY FIVE ACRES at end of Mt. Marshall Rd., secluded, woods, rushing streams, near Shenandoah National Park, decrepit log cabin, newish 2-BR Chalet with VU porch, s165,000. TEN ACRES with trees, mt. views, Rush River frontage, s69,000. TWENTY FIVE ACRES trees and rocky, from Rt. 211 to ridge of Ginger Hill, Great Mt. Views, $119,000. RUSH RIVER building lots, road frontage and Mt. views, *27,000 each. TRY Rappahannock County's oldest living Realtor! rm not pushy, have no gimmick like "buyer broker", and know my way around. No million dollar agent will call. ROGER BATCHELDER, aka Roger Rappahannock. Still behind the rock wall on 360 Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1776 540-937-1776