Rappahannock News, February 26, 1997

.VN'a ^c^A.or %. ** -* &■ r AOv v4 . r.Oy Nine Hurt 111 Head-on ollision By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer jt ->Nine people were injured in a two-car head-on collision on Route 611 in Amissville last Friday night. K -A 17-year-old boy from Chester Gap was charged with tecfcless driving following the wreck that sent Cathryn ^ Frazier, 42, of Amissville, and 8 months pregnant, to the hospital by helicopter. Luckily, her healthy baby girl was < (delivered by caesarean section. As of Monday, Mrs. Frazier fetill remained in the hospital, according to the Virginia |> State Police and is in stable condition. f ■ Mrs. Frazier was a front seat passenger in a 1984 two£ door Ford driven by her husband, county supervisor Ron { Frazier, 39, of Amissville. Their two children Ronald, 8, and: Kristin, 12, were both in the back seat; Mr. Frazier was i the only one wearing a seat belt. They were travelling on i Route 611 about 8 p.m. on Friday, when they were struck head-on by a 1988 four-door Chevy driven by a 17-year-old boy with four passengers — two girls, 14 and 15, and two • -boysj, also 14 and 15. ’ y' * According to Trooper M.A. Woodard’s accident report, • fhe, driver of the Chevy failed to negotiate a curve and sjnjck the Fraziers’ car head-on. The speed limit was 55 ; mph,’ but the maximum safe speed for that curve is 45 mph. - ACoprding to Trooper Woodard’s report, the teenager was (driving 50 mph and Mr. Frazier was going 45 mph. No one Was speeding and no alcohol was involved in the accident, said the report. » It is unknown to what extent the accident victims were Injured, but several were transported by ambulances to area hospitals. ; Jon Brandon, 42, of Sperryville, hit a deer on U.S. 211, >1 mile west of Route 678 in Amissville last Wednesday (evening with a 1990 Toyota pickup. According to Va. State Trooper A.W. Peery’s report, the deer entered the road from the median strip. Mr.^Brandon was uninjured but the truck suffered $1,300 damage. ’ -*A 14-year-old girl at Rappahannock County High ... I v . ■.. . , ■; : ■' ' •See Cops, Page A-6 Medieval Festival ~~ During the medieval banquet at WakefieW Country Day School on on by fans Billy Biinrang, DorianMatthews, Carter Bmce, A!ex Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan ' ’ m Knight, Nicole Fegeas, Ryan Lamke and Michelle Fegeas. VA‘»: Ml mi - • ■ \ * 4- -• -i ■■ , - •• •* i ' ■ - ^ V • ■ - : ■. !'■■ ; :i - ■ V livestock Market To Open in Front Royal By CINDY MAHAN , Rappahannock News Staff Writer ■ Rappahannock farmers will be celebrating until the dtnt’s come home. The new Virginia Livestock LLC will dp<ta in Front Royal March 1 and it should be a big help to cdunty farmers. * , tRick Mathews, one of the owner/operators of Virginia Livestock LLC in Front Royal, said that the indoor picnic held there on Feb. 18, to introduce the new service to the are*, brought close to 350 farmers from many surrounding counties, including a few from West Virginia. ■ j V • 4 Old Rag : Bulletins > School Budget ; The Rappahannock County School Board Will hold a public hearing for its 1997-1998 . ^school budget in the Rappahannock ' Elementary School library on Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. The budget includes funding requests in the following amounts: " State Funds; $1,195,066.15, Federal Funds; ■-$245,404.00, Other Funds; $779,637.00, .County Funds; $4,623, 654.12, Total; .$6,843,761.27 v-CAt A Glance .1 • The Board of Zoning Appeals meets Feb. 27 at ’7:30 p.m. in the courthouse. • The Library Board meets Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Rappahannock Library. • Guitarist'David Richter will appear on March 2 at The Theatre in Washington, Va. at 3 p.m. • The Board of Supervisors meets March 3 in the courthouse building at 2 and 7 p.m. • The Rappahannock Public Speaking Team will compete on March 5\in the regional competition at Madison County High School at 3:30 p.m. * C' V-/ Rappahannock News P O Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fa*> Mr. Mathews said, “We hope to get the market back on its feet.” Virginia Livestock is closer for Rappahannock farmers than the one many used to travel to in Marshall, and that is a big plus for local farmers. Previously, the stockyards where Virginia Livestock auction service is now were known as Tri-County. Mr. Mathews said that Front Royal was the main market for livestock 10 or 15 years ago for Rappahannock farmers. Virginia Liyestock will offer a complete line of market services. Mr. Mathews and co-owners/operators Gary Vance and Hetty Thompson are available to visit local farms and help farmers decide the most profitable way to sell their livestock. A couple of weeks ago John Marshall Clark of Sperryville sold 49 heifers through Virginia Livestock. He said that Mr. Mathews came to his farm, they loaded the heifers and took them to Front Royal for weighing. “The prices are coming up some,” said Mr. Clark. Mr. Clark, who said he has been farming “ever since I was big enough to run after a cow,” raises mostly Angus and has some Angus/Charolais. At Virginia Livestock, said Mr. Clark, they know how to sell cattle. Going to Front Royal will be closer than taking them to Madison, which is what he did for over ten years. “I think it will be a good place. I recommend it,” said Mr. Clark. Virginia Livestock offers sales for cattle, horses, sheep. hogs and goats, but most sales for Rappahannock farmers will probably be for cattle, said Mr. Mathews. Graded fat cattle sales will be held the first and third Thursdays of the month. The first special feeder calf sale will be held on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. Horse sales will be held on the first Saturday each month, and auction sale days for all types of livestock will be every Thursday. TTjp/ are also planning a tack sale at 10:30 a.m. and Jjofse sale at 1 p.m. ihis Saturday. A machinery consignment sale is scheduled for March 15 at 10 a.m. The three owner/operators have 80 years of service between them in the cattle industry and are very knowledgeable about livestock marketing. They all also operate farms themselves. Herdsman K.P. Grigsby of Manor Farm in Washington, owned by Monira Rifaat, said there couldn’t be nicer people running Virginia Livestock. “Rick is a super guy,” he added. At Manor Farm he raises Angus and Angus/Simmental crosses. He has been in cattle farming all his life and is a native of Rappahannock County. Mr. Mathews said he feels they have a good reputation with the livestock buyers. Also, he said, the cattle market is better than it has been in the last two years. “That is good for all of us,” he said. Virginia Livestock is located on Route 619 in Front. The telephone number is 635-5511. Rappahannock News Staff Pholo/Cindy Mahan Herdsman K.P. Grigsby thinks the new Livestock market is a plus for farmers. A First in County Zoning History By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock Ntwi Staff WriteLast week’s meeting of the Rappahannock County Planning Commission heralded a first in county planning and zoning history — the Commission members passed the rezoning of a vacant property for which they have as yet no stated future use. The decision came about as a result of a request by Micah and Vandy Solomon of Hint Hill for a rezoning of the Bradford House property, a one and a half acre property which fronts U.S. 522 across from Flint Hill Square. The Solomons want to convert the downstairs of the house, which is located on one acre, into professional office space thereby requiring the zoning to be converted from village residential to village commercial. The Commission had no problem with that request. The discussion arose over the extra one half acre behind the property which also belongs to the Solomons and which is clear. Since the property is bordered on one side by Horse & Hound and on the other by the Methodist Church and backed by the cemetery, the commission felt the request See Plan, Page A-6 Heartbeat: •v '' : ; One Man's Fight Survival By JAN LAVALLEY iNmSM Wrto ■* 1 What would you do if a doctor told you that you had a life-threatening heart condition and there was nothing anyone could do about it? Would you believe him or her? Or, would you get at least a second opinion? Charles Embrey. 54, of Flint Hill was told that — and he believed it. Mr. Embrey, a hum manager, was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure ten years ago. The months and years rolled slowly by and he worked long hours on the farm and seemed to be fine. Then came October 19%. Mr. Embrey contracted pneumonia. He Was under die care of a physician but never seemed to get any better, said his sister Ruth White of Fauquier, who is Assistant Director of Materials Management for Sterile Processing, ... See Heart, Page A-4 ♦ Photo Courtesy of Ruth WhtM From left, Ruth White, of Fauquier, and her brother Charles Embrey, of Flint Hill,

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Feb. 18 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Carol Ann Childs, 45/25, dismissed, $29 cost. Wendy Dawn Collis, drive suspended/revoked, $100/75 suspended, operator’s licenses suspended 60 days, 10 days suspended, $159 cost, fail to appear 1/21/97* 10 days suspended, $49 cost. Micol Barton Durham, 40/25, $45/29. Linda Ann Eppard, 39/25, $42/39, Angel Marie Foster, 56/35, $63/39, seat belt violation, $25. « Paul L. Gindlesperger, 37/25, $36/29. Calvin A. Lloyd 3rd, 74/55, $57/29. Keith Noel Selman, 47/35, $36/29. Stephen W. Settle, driving under influence, capias/fail to Appear 10/1/96, continued to March 4. David W. Stackhouse, 47/35, $36/29. George W. Sutton 2nd, 37/25, $36/29. Steven R. White, fail to obey stop sign, $30/29. David Lee Smoot, reckless driving, 78/55, reduced to defective equipment, $35/29. Clayton Harland McDonald, driving under influence, reckless driving, 77/55, Continued to May 6. Tonja Scott Ferrer, 74/55, $57/29. Kathryn Joy Allen, reckless driving, 77/55, sent to driver’s improvement class (when class is completed, it will be reduce to improper driving), continued to April 15, $25/29. Lewis James Atkins, fail to yield, continued to March 18. Gerald Lee Ausberry, 69/55, $42/39, seat belt violation, $25. Jene-Christian Basballe, 68/55, $39/29. Vernon J. Bock, 66/55, $31/29, no seat belt, $25. j Garrett Justin Brewer, fail to display license plate, $35/39, seat belt violation, $25. - Craig Wesley Bryan, reckless driving, 95/55, $300/200 suspended, $29, no registration in possession, complied with law. Jessica Marie Capuria, 65/55, $30/29, seat belt violation, $25.John William Carter, no operator’s licenses in possession, $10/2, no registration in possession, $10/2, no inspection, $35/39. Norman Lee Clark, 70/55, $45/29. Shawn McKenzie Clotworthy, reckless driving, 78/55, sent to driver’s improvement class (when class is completed, it will be reduced to improper driving), continued to April 15, $25/29. Clinton Gerald Cubbage, 69/55, $42/39. Sherrie Dyer Dean, defective equipment, $35/29, seat belt violation, $25. Roger Lee Donovan, defective equipment, $30/29, seat belt violation, $25. Richard Bernard Dranke, driving under influence, $250/200 suspended, sent to ASAP, operator’s licenses suspended one year, $49 cost. Gary Alan Dwyer, defective equipment, $30/29. David John Grubb, 66/55, insufficient tire tread, continued to March 19. Armando Herrera, 67/55, $36/39. Neil Kelly Hicks, no child restraint, $50, no seat belt, $25. Branden L. Hochstetler, disregard stop sign, $30/29. Eric Dawayne Honesty, 71/55, $48/39. Lynn Baker Mahan, improper passing, $30/29. Robert Colin Moran Jr., no registration in possession, complied with law. Troy Donovan Orndoff, 53/35, $54/39, seat belt violation, $25. Craig Bruce Owens, 68/55, $39/29, seat belt violation, $25. Gyeung S. Park, reckless driving, 75/55, $100/29. Sharon Christine Pierce, 67/55, $36/29, no registration in possession, complied with law. Mott Twyman Simms, no seat belt, $25. Floyd Robert Simpson, no class motorcycle operator’s licenses, $30/29. Huntley T. Skinker, defective lights, $30/29, no seat belt, $25. Francis Glenn Smith Jr., 68/55, $39/29, no seat belt, $25, no operator’s licenses in possession, complied with law. Edward Cavanaugh Sos, 65/55, $30/29, no seat belt, $25. Donald Ray Southard, defective equipment, $30/29, insufficient tire tread, $30/2, seat belt violation, $25. Steven Michael Stears, no seat belt, $25. Teresa Davis Strickland, 70/55, $45/29. Alexis M. Vlack, no registration in possession, complied with law, 67/55, $36/29. George Michael White, defective equipment, $30/29, seat belt violation,' $25. Man Violates Terms, Conditions of Probation By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer In Rappahannock County Circuit Court last Thursday, Judge W. Shore Robertson said that George D. Coldsmith, 25, of Chambersburg, PA had violated the terms and conditions of his probation and found him guilty of possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana. Last August, Mr. Coldsmith pleaded guilty to the two charges but was granted deferred adjudication because he was a first offender. That means that the two charges would have been dismissed in August 1997 if Mr. Coldsmith had complied with the terms and conditions of the deferred adjudication. The terms of his probation were that he be of good behavior, remain drug-free, be supervised by the Fauquier County Adult Court Services and pay costs of $971.75 on or before Feb. 1, 1997. In a letter to the court dated Oct. 23, 1996 from Thomas S. Pavelko, Court Services Officer in Fauquier County, he said that Mr. Coldsmith had tested positive for use of cocaine twice that month. Mr. Coldsmith was asked to return to court to show cause why his probation should not be revoked. In a subsequent letter to the court dated Feb. 11, 1997 from Mr. Pavelko, he said that Mr. Coldsmith failed to keep two appointments with him. Also, he said that Mr. Coldsmith had called him and said he wanted to turn himself in to the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office, which he did on Jan. 27. There is also no evidence in the court file that the $971.75 was paid by the due date of Feb. 1. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke asked that a finding of guilt be entered for Mr. Coldsmith in court last Thursday, reminding the court that the charge of cocaine possession is a felony. Mr. Coldsmith was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff’s Office and will return to court for sentencing on May 1, after a presentencing report is obtained. The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: Feb. 17: 12:21 a.m., hemorrhaging, Route 647, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD; 7:58 a.m., chimney fire, Route 626, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Washington VFD. Feb. 18: 11:42 a.m., difficult breathing. Route 649, Castleton: Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD; 4:20 p.m., field fire. Route 621, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD, Sperryville VRS, Washington VFD and Castleton VFD; 8:01 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD. Feb. 19: 7:07 a.m., mutual aid. Route 601, Nethers, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD, Feb. 20: 2:52 p.m., brush fire. Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD; 5:35 p.m., mutual aid, Culpeper County, Castleton VFD; 6:32 p.m.. structural fire. Route 635, Fauquier County, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Feb. 22: 4:06 p.m., brush fire. Route 681, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD; 6:45 p.m., chimney fire, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD. Feb. 23: 10:16 a.m., dumpster fire, U.S. 522, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD; 11:22 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; 11:46 a.m., transport, Castleton Area, Castleton VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office this past week: Feb. 17: suspicious incident. Route 645, Amissville; stray dog. Route 619, Castleton; hit and run, Route 610, Chester Gap; stray dog. Route 639, Amissville; stray dog, Shenandoah National Park; info, gen.. Route 1002, Sperryville; civil problem, U.S. 211, Sperryville; larceny/from building. Town of Sperryville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, March 12,1997, at 7:30 o'clock p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Town Hall on Gay Street, in Washington, Virginia, the Town Council of the Town of Washington, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of considering the adoption of the 1997 Bank Tax Ordinance, (effective July 1, 1997). Copies of the proposed Bank Tax Ordinance are available for inspection by the public at the Office of the Zoning Administrator of Rappahannock County and the Town on Gay Street, and also available at the Town Hall, during normal business hours. Members of the public are invited to attend this public hearing and make their views known. Franklin B. Reynolds, Jr. Attorney for the Town of Washington, Virginia i i i i i • i Yes! Please enter my new subscription to &appafcannocfeJteET~~-~J Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock..$19.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S..$24.00/yr. J NAME___ I ADDRESS_____ J CITY---STATE_ZIP_ I Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: , RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 J This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS J Old Address: New Address: I The Rappahannock Newt (ISSN #’■ 1050-7655 & 188280) ia published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 21086 by Rappahannock Newt, a division 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 Newt, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. -" I ' I —. u Feb. 18: info, gen.. Route 647, Flint Hill; stray dog. Route 729, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville; harassing communication, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; extra patrol/welfare check. Route 628, Flint Hill; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Wood ville. Feb. 19: vehicle theft. Route 610, Chester Gap; suspicious incident. Route 231/522, Sperry ville; stray dog, U.S. 522, Woodville; info, gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info, gen.. Route 643, Amissville; citizen request assist. Route 620, Woodville; animal control/free text. Route 643, Amissville; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Amissville; info, gen.. Route 626, Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington. Feb. 20: public service, U.S. 522, Woodville; info, gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; animal control/free text, Route 637, Amissville; animal control/free text. Route 610, Chester Gap; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info, gen., U.S. 522, Sperryville; info, gen.. Route 622, Washington; parking violation. Town of Washington; citizen request assist, Town of Washington; citizen request assist. Route 626, Washington; public service. Route 626, Washington; citizen request assist, Town of Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington. Feb. 21: open door/window, Town of Washington; open door/window, U.S. 211, Washington; public service. Town of Washington; civil problem. Route 729, Flint Hill; burglary/forced entry residence, Route 615, Castleton; marijuana/possession, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Amissville; driving under influence, U.S. 211, Washington; citizen request assist, U.S. 522, Huntly; neighborhood disputes, Route 1001, Sperryville. Fefc 22: stray livestock/horses. Route 659, Flint Hill; extra patrol/welfare check. Route 666, Chester Gap; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; public service, Route 1002, Sperryville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville; reck less driving, Route 646, Viewtown; dog - nuisance, U.S. 211, Washington; stray dog, Route 622, Woodville; info, gen., Route 683, Washington; extra/ patrol/welfare check, Route 647, Flint ' Hill; extra patrol/welfare check. Route 612, Sperry ville. Feb. 23: open door/window, Route 620, Woodville; illegal dumping, U.S. 522, Huntly; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 522, Huntly; assist Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. , 211, Amissville; stray dog. Route 640, Amissville; stray dog. Town of Washington; citizen request assist, U.S. 522, Scrabble; citizen request . assist. Route 626, Scrabble; simple assault. Route 707, Slate Mills. "I Think That I Shall Never See..." I Handsome Catalpa trees line U S. 15, the James Monroe highway, just north of Gilbert’s Comer in Loudoun County. I look for them each time we drive to Leesburg and look forward to seeing them in bloom next May. That will be a part of my plan for spring this year. Now the Catalpas are festooned with the long brown seed cases, about 10 inches long. They look like fancy cigars. One of the common names for Catalpa is ‘cigar tree.’ In my part of North Carolina they are often referred to as Catawba Trees. Catawba worms, those caterpillars that feed on Catalpa leaves, are much in demand as bait for fishing. There are two handsome Catalpa trees across U.S. 522 from this house in Flint Hill. Each spring they are a mass of big white, purple -dotted flowers. These trees make a splendid show in early May with the flowers and big heart-shaped leaves. Now, in February, the big leaves and fragrant flowers are for the future. The Catalpa is one of the trees I can identify in winter from a car moving All Things Wild And Wonderful By John Trott The Virginia Naturalist 60 miles an hotir. It’s a game I play with myself. How many trees can I name from the car in February without slowing down? Lee Trott does our driving. I am too slow and careful, always slowing down and even stopping to look at birds and trees. If I We Breed Winners iik fStew of Gold I d LegefxJe try Reviewer FBE:$1,0 TTri^'JJlh_ tx Placer Mre. 0» Pass Caere FS. Si av Rockburn Farm Route 4, Box 146 • Marshall, Virginia Inquiries to Rockburn Farm, Mark Hardin, Owner, Kenneth Edwards, General Manager (540) 364-3061 or (540) 364-2511 FAX: (540) 364-2411 drove we would never get anywhere. The Tulip Tree or Tulip Poplar, Liriodendron tulipifera is another tree I can recognize. Every twig holds goblet-shaped clusters of seeds up to the sky. Now these seeds are of a beautiful shade of yellow-brown and elegantly contrast with the tree’s dark trunk and branches. Tulip Trees are everywhere so I have plenty of opportunity to test myself. Catalpas are not nearly so common. Oaks I can identify from their stalwartness. Everything about a mature oak proclaims sturdy strength. Two of the three common oaks of the Virginia Piedmont are Red Oak, Quercus rubra, and Black Oak, Q. velutina (Velutina means velvety and describes the down- covered buds and undersides of each leaf.) Quercus is the ancient Greek name for Oak. These two oaks have dark bark and are so similar they are difficult to tell apart. The third common oak is the White Oak, Q. alba. This one declares its identify by a beautifully textured gray bark. That is a sure sign for me and I have tested myself enough to be accurate in naming it: White Oak. On occasion I have said this aloud. Lee Trott knows what is going on and ignores the break in our sometimes companionable silence while traveling. V Many oaks still have clumps of l dry leaves at twig tips. These are * reminders of egg-laying of 17-year * cicada last summer. When females 2 punctured twigs and deposited eggs, * the leaves died at the very peak of their * summer strength. Is it any wonder they have clung on? I expect a profu- * sion of new twigs with leaves in May j as the trees compensate for cicada egg-laying. I The Flowering Dogwood I can name by it’s small size, gray bark and ■* the tiny flower buds held up to the * winter sky. Dogwood twigs also make * a delicate tracery as they get smaller * and smaller toward the tips. The Sassafras is one of my i favorite trees, though it is seldom large t enough to earn the name of ‘tree.’ ] Their branches grow out . from the' main trunk, almost making a 90 >3 degree angle. From their tips, the ! twigs clasp upward like skinny hands * with long fingers reaching fro sky. > If pressed to name my favorite tree •*. it would have to be the American 2 Beech, Fagus gradifolia. Grandifolia, according to my botanical sources, ? means ‘large leaved.’ Beeches don’t have particularly large leaves when compared to close relatives. White, Black and Red Oaks so I don’t go See Trott, Page A-6 2 Winchester Star Photo By Rick Foster Fast Horses • Picturesque Countryside • Great Tailgating Blue Ridge Hunt Point-To-Point Races Saturday^ March 8th - 12:30 p.m. Woodley Farm*, Berryville, Virginia ‘Courtesy of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation For more information call: 540-837-2077

Sixth Annual DARE Graduation Held Last Week By PAGE JOHANSON The sixth annual D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) fifthgrade graduation ceremony was held last Wednesday evening, Feb. 19, at RCES. The ceremony marked the culmination of the three fifth grade classes successful completion of 17 one-hour DARE lessons conducted by DARE Officer, Capt. Jeff Brown of the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Department. The auditorium was filled family members, teachers, DARE contributors and supporters, members of our Sheriff’s Department, Virginia State Police and community leaders who came to honor and support the 79 DARE graduates. Joining Capt. Brown at the podium were Mrs. Raye Tupper, Principal of RCES, Richard Smith, Assistant Principal, Sheriff Gary Settle, and guest speaker, the Hon. Dudley Payne, Juvenile Court Judge. During his introductory remarks, Capt. Brown shared with us some recent highlights of this past year’s DARE Program. He was particularly proud of Tony Starks being selected as one of the ‘Top 30” DARE graduates of Virginia, in a competition of 166,000 others. Capt. Brown also attended the International DARE From left, DARE officer, Capt. Jeff Brown, receives a certificate of appreciation for his tireless work with the DARE program from Maj. Rick MacWelch of the Sheriff’s Department and Rappahannock Sheriff Gary Settle. Conference with 20 Rappahannock tenth-grade students. Of special note as weli were: the Manassas DARE/Air-show field trip; the outstanding DARE/Field Day Event (to which over 30 exhibitors agreed to come to our County); and the wellreceived DARE Parent Program, held for the first time this past Fall. This fifth grade class is comprised of the first students Capt. Brown taught at RCES while they were in Kindergarten six years ago., Throughout the year the DARE students learned valuable skills in resisting, “saying no,” to drug and alcohol use and to violence. They learned about the consequences of using illegal substances and the physical, emotional and legal consequences that follow. Other topics studied were influences of peer pressure, violence in the media, maintaining self-esteem, and coping with stress while growing up in today’s society. As one of their assignments the students wrote personal essays about how and why they should avoid drugs, alcohol and violence in their daily lives. The essay winner were Mel Torrance, Bobby Jo Brown, Kyle Robinson and Chris Starks. Essay winners were awarded medallions to wear and DARE clocks. Prizes were also given to the three students who created the best Virginia license plates conveying the DARE philosophy. Winners were: Jamie Sisk — “DARE IS # 1” Lindsay Niel-dore — “NO 2 CRAK” Mark Sisk — “NO FITE” The Hon. Dudley Payne, then shared his convictions about the importance of parents providing solid, positive role models for their children. Parents must become involved with their children on a daily basis. They must continue to listen to their children. Parents must also teach the consequences of bad behavior and “care enough to be tough.” Judge Payne also wanted them to know what can happen if they “say yes.” He gave a brief, graphic description of a juvenile detention cell for a typical 15.year old; tiny room, steel bed, steel fixtures, no visitors, endless hours, no TV, no friends, no driver’s license, etc. Even a first-time use could lead to arrest and detention. In his closing remarks, Judge Payne congratulated Capt. Brown on his fine conscientious work and stated the Rappahannock County is very fortunate to have such a dedicated Officer. The award of certificates followed. Presenters were Capt. Jeff Brown, Mrs. Raye Tupper, Richard Smith, and Sheriff Gary Settle. As the graduates filed past the presenters, the auditorium was filled with applause and an atmosphere of pride and accomplishment. Following the awarding of the certificates Sheriff Settle spoke of his Officer’s continuing commitment to our youth. “Our commitment is alive and growing stronger every day. We have a deep, sincere feeling to reach the youth of our County. We will do everything we have to do to keep Rappahannock drug-free,” he said. He stressed his Department’s continued availability to the students. He thanked ,, , , . Photos Courtesy of Page Johanson Mark Sisk receives the ‘No Fite’ award from Sheriff Gary Settle at the sixth annual DARE fifth grade graduation. the Lion’s Club for its financial contributions and the many private DARE supporters. A special DARE full size flag was awarded to Mrs. Tupper and RCES by Sheriff Settle. Following that was a slide presentation of candid shots of DARE students in training, indoors and out, over the past six months, in work and play, all set to music. The students then presented Capt. Brown with a thank you gift-certificate. As a surprise ending to the ceremony. Sheriff Settle came forward to express his hcart-felKadmiration and CTfV high regard for Capt. Brown. He spoke openly about Capt. Brown’s sincere dedication to the children, his long hours of work, and the fine example he provides. Major Rick MacWelch of the Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Settle then presented a framed Certificate of Appreciation to Capt. Brown for his fine tireless work. The DARE program is largely made possible by funding from local service organizations and private individuals. With growing financial support Rappahannock students and Parents will continue to benefit from an expanded DARE Program. EtchelIs Starts His New House Building Business By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Bob Etchells has been hanging out with carpenters since he was 12 years old. At that age, he had a job cutting grass at construction sites in Fairfax County and would visit with carpenters at the end of the day. He ended up buying some of his own carpenter’s tools, and in high school studied archi tectural drafting for three years and took one year of engineering drawing. He worked summer jobs as a carpenter’s helper. Now Mr. Etchells has begun his own business building post and beam homes through his company called Rappahannock Timberwrights Ltd. The county of Rappahannock is blessed with an unusual number of fine artists and craftspeople and Mr. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Bob Etchells in front of his model home on Piedmont Street. Virgil and Mary Atkins Happy 73rd Birthday to Mom February 6 Happy 80th Birthday to Dad February 26 To the dearest parents m God's Creation. We hold the highest respect and admiration for both of you. You are our Heroes, who are loved very much by their children, Jimmy, Jean, Billy and Betty Lou All Grandchildren and All Great-Grandchildren Blue Moon Cafe Antique into Chic. Turn your old treasures into new. „ Well recreate dazzling pieces from your out-of-date bracelets, earrings, pins, rings, broken jewelry and old gold. Nothing beats our quality, except our price. JEWEL GALLERY (703) 573-8686 Lothmanns Plaza • Falls Churrh, VA Etchells said he knows many who will work with him constructing new homes here and elsewhere. He said there are over 25 people who are very enthusiastic about working with him. “I have wanted to design and build houses since I was 14,” he said. He describes his house designs as functionally innovative homes, environmentally sound, designed and handcrafted. His model home, which is still under construction, is located on Piedmont Street in Washington. He calls it the “original Rappahannock mountain farm home.” It incorporates examples of the types of construction and details that Mr. Etchells is known for. He favors large roof overhangs, which he says keep the water off the house and also keeps it cooler in the summer. The model home is constructed of large timbers and has a stone foundation and fireplace. Rappahannock resident Sean Marsh built the foundation, the firebox for the fireplace and did the brickwork for the addition. He said he likes working with Mr. Etchells and believes he is one of the best timber framers he has seen. “He has a real passion for his work,” said Mr. Marsh, and really takes care of his tools. Sam Dwyer sawed and milled flooring for the model home. Some of it is made from 32 foot long, 2-inch thick wood. Chris Bird sawed the white oak logs for the home. White oak, said Mr. Etchells, has superior durability and is resistant to insects. therefore requiring no maintenance. Others worked on the model home too. and Mr. Etchells said it would not have gotten as far as it is without the help of the community. He said he likes to work with the homeowner not only when designing the house but in doing the site development. “Your home should be an expression of yourself to a certain extent,” he said, and welcomes creative ideas from the homeowner. He does his own architectural drawings and only needs to have a certified engineer okay them and say they are structurally sound. The function of the house is important, he said, including how energy efficient it is and how comfortable it is to the homeowner’s lifestyle. Presently Mr. Etchells is working managing large scale construction projects, from drywall to finishing, for Paul Reimers Construction based in Our deepest thanks to those who showed your condolences for our beloved sister, grandma, daughter and aunt, Shirley Marie Nalls. Everything you have done was greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. Many thanks. H The family of Shirley Marie Nalls Bleu Rook Inn Rated, As One of the Best Restaurants by the National Zagat Guide in the D.C. Area Almost Spring WINE DINNER March 7 at 7 p.m. 5 Course Gourmet Meal with Outstanding Wine $49* per person Weeknight Special $16.95 per person This Coupon is Good on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Choice of Small Salad or Soup, Entree, Dessert. Offer good for two people through March 31st, 1997. You Must Present Coupon.‘Gift Certificates Available. 800-537-3652 Weddings, Banquets, Receptions US 211 West between Washington and Sperryville, Virginia. ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper ' 825-1037 ABEBDEEH .• BABHS; Wednesday Night Prime Rib <£ J j |XiX Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, Potato & Onion Rings Jp X / 3 Leesburg. The two may Collaborate on some houses in the future, said Mr. Etchells. Mr. Etchells has had his Virginia Class A license since 1986. The houses that Mr. Etchells builds, he said, will be standing for a long time. “They are built very substantially and will last hundreds of years,” he said. His timber frame houses are in contrast to conventional construction, where everything is bought trom a store, he said. Homes of this type are not holding their value any more, he added. “Investing in a wellconstructed handcrafted home is a very sound investment,” he said. “I have developed a style that seems to have a timeless quality to it but appears to be 200 years old,” said Mr. Etchells. He describes his houses as being aesthetically pleasing and very functional. Mr. Etchells moved here from Fairfax in 1990 while he was working on a very large home in Fauquier County. He lived in Castleton and felt that Rappahannock was the most beautiful place he had ever lived. One of his recent jobs was as superintendent and lead carpenter for the renovation of a 200-year-old log cabin for Noah Bradley of Blue Mountain Builders in Madison. Mr. Bradley said, “Bob is a wonderful guy. I would recommend Bob Etchells to anybody.” Mr. Etchells may be reached at Rappahannock Timberwrights Ltd., 540-675-1966, or e-mail at RappWright@aol.com. He offers authentic post and beam homes, bam conversions, full dovetailed log homes constructed of white oak and chestnut, resort mountain homes, farmhouse reproductions, studios, weekend retreats and estate development. RELEASE +RELAX 4 CONNECT OSource Unlimited Holistic Health Services by Ivon Ussach, M.P.H. certified practicioner Health is your ability to respond to stress. Healing is your return to wholeness. 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An JRappatjatmocfe jjetosEstablished 1877 Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValley, Managing EdRor Ann Brown, Wanda Snead, Account Executlvee Cindy Mahan, Staff WrttsrtPhotographar 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 Editorial Good News for Farmers Rappahannock fanners are excited and with good reason. The creation of Virginia Livestock LLC in Front Royal can only be a boon to them. The combined years of service of owners Rick Mathews, Gary Vance and Hetty Thompson enable them to offer a variety of marketing services to local farmers which have not previously been available. Mathews has said they want to get the local market “back on its feet.” One can only hope they will be able to do so. The current market prices are up even though cattle and, calf numbers have increased in the state. The Virginia Cattlemen’s Association is anticipating better times ahead and if they’re correct this new facility in Front Royal will mean better days ahead for Rappahannock County cattle farmers. Mr. Mathews, Mr. Vance and Mrs. Thompson all operate farms themselves and have a real understanding of the problems and issues facing farmers today. Mr. Mathews is a native of Rappahannock and has a vested interest in the county’s agricultural life. The convenience, knowledge and experience they represent should give the farming community here a real boost and area farmers should take advantage of it. Lions Doing a Great Job The Rappahannock Lions Club, and indeed all the Lions Clubs in the Commonwealth, are to be congratulated for the marvelous job they do and the wonderful opportunity they provide young people in sponsoring the ann"°’ Bland Music Competition. The competition gives serious students of music an opportunity to, pit their talents against those of their peers all the way to state level. It also gives those students perhaps not so seriously interested in music a chance to engage in a friendly rivalry and possibly reap rewards. It is also a fitting tribute to one of this nation’s finest composers, James A. Bland. The contestants in this year’s competition are also to be congratulated for a job well done. With so many accomplished young people, Rappahannock’s wealth of musicial talent can only continue to grow. 30 Years Ago Thursday, February 23, 1967 Nineteen contracts totaling $9,046,020 were awarded Thursday by the State Highway Commission. Additional contributions have been made to the ambulance fund of Rappahannock Rescue Squad. The University of Virginia Hospital today announces plans to establish a 12-month school to educate practical nurses. 25 Years Ago Thursday, February 24, 1972 John A.B. Davis, Commissioner of Revenue speaker for the February 16 meeting of Amissville Run tan Club. The 4-H Horse and Pony Club met Wednesday night at Bleu Rock Farm Washington. 10 Years Ago Thursday, February 26, 1987 State police banished motorcycles in the 1950s, but have decided to bring them back for an experiment in traffic patrol and enforcement. The Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department urges everyone'to share with animal friends during this hard season. The Rappahannock Extension Homemakers County Council and the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center are planning a "volunteer get-together dinner." PRIVATE LAND PILL UNAUTHORIZED DUMPING PROHIBITED hey/ how's a FELLOW SUPPOSED ' TO EAT f> of twey really KNOW HOW TO HURT k GUY / Old Dominion Politics By JOHN GOOLRICK Providing the defendants don’t appeal — and there would be little hope for winning an appeal — the Virginia General Assembly may deal later this year with fixing the state’s congressional boundaries after a federal court ruling that the present 3rd District is unconstitutional. There are many ways that can be done, but several considerations loom large and may encourage Democrats and Republicans to try to accommodate each other. Key Democratic leaders are passing the word that their major priority will be making sure that incumbent 3rd District Rep. Bobby Scott, the first black elected to Congress from Virginia in modem times, remains in a safe seat, although one with a reduced percentage of blacks. At the same time Democrats will be trying to do no harm to present Democratic incumbents such as Rep. Owen Pickett of the 2nd District and Norman Sisisky of the 4th District. One of the plaintiffs in the court case, Con Moon, 3rd District GOP chairman, is floating a redistricting plan that is overtly partisan and might give Republicans the advantage in a district where Scott lived and in some other radically redrawn districts. That plan appears to be a nonstarter. Instead, since the state must be completely redistricted again following the 2000 census, Republicans in the legislature may be content to make adjustments that protect incumbent GOP Rep. Herbert H. Bateman in the 1st District and Thomas Bliley in the 7th District. Many scenarios are being mentioned, but the one put forth most often would place Scott in an urban district located entirely in Hampton Roads and restore Bliley to a district taking in practically all of the Richmond metropolitan area. If that were done, the rest would fall riaturally into place so long as the court is willing to accept the use of 1990 census figures in the reapportionment. Bateman, for instance, would probably pick up the small midPeninsula counties that were formerly part of the 1st District before going into the 3rd in 1992. He could also take over those portions of Hanover and Spotsylvania counties that Bliley now represents. In Sisisky’s case, he would probably lose his part of Portsmouth to Scott, but pick up such present 7th District localities as Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Greene and part of Albemarle while taking those parts of Suffolk, Petersburg, Howell and Prince George County presently in Scott’s district, and get county from the 3rd. Scott would almost certainly get the part of Hampton that is now in the 1st District. He might also pick up more of Norfolk, though Pickett might be reluctant to go along and end up in a district that would be controlled more than 2-1 by Virginia Beach which often leans Republicans. Yet because his voting record is moderateconservative Pickett would likely still be secure in such a district. Scott is presently in a 64 percent black majority district. His new district may be from 45 to 50 percent black, but if he gets more of Norfolk, traditionally a city friendly to Democrats, he probably won’t have to worry about re-election. This is all speculation and there are still those partisans on both sides who will try to tip the unexpected redistricting process to eithef Republican or Democratic advantage'. But weighing heavily about such purposes, including the Moon plan, will be incumbent members of Congress who don’t want their districts tinkered with. As a result, the probability is— and this is merely an educated guess— that the redistricting process will affect only the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th Districts with the rest being let alone. The lines can be made compact enough to satisfy the court’s overturning what it called the racially gerryjmandered, strange shaped 3rd District. The process will be disruptive, but can be done with the minimum disruption the courts are likely to allow. John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert H. Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own. Letters to the Editor Thanks to All Who Helped To the Editor: On behalf of my family, I would like to thank each and everyone for their expressions of concern after our accident. I wish to say a very special thank you to the Amissville and Little Fork Rescue units. Without your swift and professional actions that night, a terrible accident could have been a terrible tragedy. We feel fortunate to live in such a wonderful community as Rappahannock County. RON FRAZIER Amissville No 'Fairfaxing' Wanted Here To the Editor: I have waited patiently to see if someone else would confront the “Fairfaxing” of this county. But as most of us I have to work for a living and do not have the time to always pursue the truly important things. So as I watch the paper and find that the supervisors are still pursuing the acquisition of land to put a “recycling’’ center on it frightens me that no one has put a stop to it. The “Acquisition” of land against someone’s will is theft plain and simple. And when the elitist Board of Supervisors admits that most of the citizens do not want to move the dumpster sites but would prefer to keep them where we already own the land, and then go into “executive session" (which means in secret) to decide to go ahead. I believe we are being lied to. There is no justification at all to move the dumpster sites, it is a pure waste of money (our money). The dumpsters are in fact the ultimate in recycling areas. Most of us have the decency to leave the things that we can no longer use but may be useful to someone else. We leave these things outside the dumpsters so others may use them. Therefore a lot less stuff ends up in the landfill. Since it is apparently only the minority of people who are offended by this, I suggest these people go look for houses in Fairfax where they all have to have the same mailbox and all the houses have been cut out with a cookie cutter. Perhaps, instead, as they are driven past the dumpster sites they could simply have their drivers tell them it’s time to iclose their eyes so they don’t have to view the real world. Then they can open them and once again be hypnotized by the miles of black board fence kept in such pristine shape by their employees. These gentlemen farmers and landlords need to remember it is the citizens that put them in office and with any luck will take them out. It is we the people, for the people, by the people — not we the people for the rich. We should have no more executive sessions ever in this county. The truth is never hurt by the light. And all political speech in thfc county should be banned. That is true government reform and we should start here before it is too late. Remember, acquisition means to steal. Executive session means in secret. The people who use these words are the same ones wanting English as the official language. I suggest they use it too. LOIS YOUNG AMES Castleton Our Rappahannock Heritage m Mb Rappahannock New. Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan The pond at Avon Hall In Washington, Va. always presents a beautiful view.

SPORTS Point-to-Point Slated for Saturday By BETSY BRANSCOME Times-Democrat Staff Writer j Virginia’s steeplechase circuit moves south to Sperry ville for the March <1 Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point races scheduled at Thornton Hill Farm. ; Ten horse races and the “great hound ‘chase” make up the varied program that begins with post time at ^oon. Thornton Hill is located on U.S. 522 south of town. The hillside course offers unimpaired views of all fences Jon the timber course and, renewed this <year, the hurdle course. All flat races 1 t are run right-handed (as opposed to “regular” counter-clockwise tracks) and jump races include both right- and left-handed bends. Featured among jump races are the ninth and 10th events on the card. The Ben Venue for owner-riders over timber and the Elzy Brown Memorial open timber are both set over 2 1/2 miles. Only four answered the call in open company, but watching multiple sanctioned winner Word of Honor could be worth the price of admission. The gray gelding is a confirmed Rappahannock News File Photo The Rappahannock Point-to-Point will be held March 1 at the Thornton Hill Farm off U.S. 522 near Sperryville. front-runner with an exuberant jumping style. Point-to-point winners Midnight Entry and Military Pride will have their work cut out for them, as will maiden Itchy Brother. The Ben Venue attracted five, including last year’s winner High Speed Drill and champion point-topoint rider Jill Waterman. Rob Banner and his Monster Monster, Brian Fitzgerald and Diamond Gold and Matt vanderWoude all have the advantage of one race from last week under their belts, and Jim Whitner’s Beau Rebel is tough at the weight, too. All entries but High Speed Drill are in at 170 pounds; High Speed Drill, as a previous winner, will carry 180. Hurdle racing returns after an eight-year hiatus to the hillside Rappahannock course. Colonial Downs, Virginia’s first parimutuel racetrack, is sponsoring the rental of “national fences” (plastic and foam. obstacles for hurdle runners) at all 10 point-to-points this spring. With that offer, Rappahannock decided to add two brush races to the program. One division of novices and a series race for owner-riders will be contested. Rounding out the day are events for maidens, ladies and foxhunters over timber, and two open flat races. A pony race opens the day at noon, with the great hound race slated after the horses have cleared the course. Admission options range from general tickets to finish line parking tailgate spots. For more information, call (540) 371-5349 or 547-2993. Trott Wildlife Pictures Afforadable By DIANA W. BIRD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Some of the Rappahannock County Library walls are carrying thirty-four photographs of birds and other aspects of wild life taken by John Trott of Flint Hill. They are attractively framed and priced within everyone’s reach, costing between $12 and $400. Most of the pictures are small, apt for an entrance hall, a bathroom or other situation where they can be viewed up close and at eye level. Ten pictures are from medium to large in size. Nine are flowers, a bird’s nest and a small rabbit. Mr. Trott has taken pictures for many years and in many places. That his camera has focused on more than birds is indicative of his following in Audubon’s tradition of understanding nature as a wholesome of his most beautiful pictures are of water birds — ducks, an Egret, a Cormorant, Laughing Gulls, an Ibis, a Great Yellowlegs, and a Little Blue Heron. In some instances, the watery setting of these birds enhances their interest, and in the case of the Double-crested Cormorant, the silvery gray sticks where the bird stands are similar to the silvery gray throat of this elegant creature. Two pictures of Cardinals are especially delightful — one brooding in the snow, the other, perhaps a young bird, with feathers ruffled from bathing. This latter is my favorite. One thrilling picture is of a Black-throated Blue Warbler in a watery setting, apparently having that instant alighted. The immaculate patterning of the Wood Duck makes Mr. Trott’s most dramatic image. There are four pictures of Sawwhet Owls, some of the smallest of that family. John Trott’s photographs make the most of the subtle colors in nature, from the white tangle of weathered deer antlers where he caught a House Wren in Oregon to the Great Egret found at Sanibel Island in Florida with its bill’s green top at its base. There is a sense of the Fitting and a surprise, aspects of the healing quality of nature undisturbed. New Officers Elected for RRCSB The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board announces the following officers for 1997: Ms. Ellen Manson, of Flint Hill, chair; Mr. Willis Risdon, vice chair; Mr. John Backe, treasurer; and Mrs. Carole Sue Graves, secretary. The Rappahannock-Rapidan or who have disabilities related to mental illness, mental retardation, and substance abuse. The RRCSB strives to accomplish this mission through offering a comprehensive array of services in local communities. Fees are assessed for most services and charges based on an Community services Board is a regional services provider for local governments. The mission of the RRCSB is to improve the quality of life to citizens of Planning District 9 who are elderly assessment oi a person s anility to pay. Third party insurance payments are also billed for some services. No individual is refused services because of inability to pay. 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Last year only about 20 percent of the students actually skied, he said. The educational program at Seven Springs will include learning to run the snowmaking machines, learning about how the kitchen works and learning the business end of a ski area. Besides skiing, many other activities are available: bowling, golfing, racquetball, volleyball, ice skating and soccer. The students pay for their own trip, and some of that money has been raised during the past year by selling pizza, candy bars and by washing cars. The bus trip lasts about four hours, and the group plans on returning to Rappahannock on Sunday. This year’s chaperones are Vicki Eastham, Bryant Lee, Mike Tupper and Freida Herman. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Seniors getting ready to leave on their class ski trip Monday. RAA Has Put in a Few New Surprises By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Athletic Association has over 200 area children in their program ranging in age from 5 to 18 and 20 different teams. The games are held at Stuart’s Field in Amissville and the RAA is adding three new batting cages and three new pitching areas to enable children to practice more and therefore be able to play more games. Teams in other counties play more regular season games because they have a place to practice and play at the same time. The new improvements will now let RAA teams enjoy that luxury. The RAA has games on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday in the daytime. Their 10 week season starts April 26 and the last day of the season is June 28, when they also have a picnic. Also new this year to the fields is a playground area with equipment for kids and a picnic area where families can gather. Many parents had nowhere for younger children to play and no way to keep them occupied while the older ones were playing on their teams and the RAA feels that hurt participation. So they are hoping the improvements will encourage more families to let their kids participate on the teams and give the families an opportunity to come enjoy the area along with them. The RAA can always use donations of equipment or funds. These funds are put to good use for the kids and are greatly appreciated. Also, a new girls softball league is being started. The problem with getting one started before was in getting enough girls within the league. The league is for 7-12 year old girls and the RAA thinks they mjiy attract more participants now because they are going to use an 11 inch soft softball, like T-ball. Smaller players can hit it better. They will only play the infield positions and field teams .of six to seven players which will allow for more teams. They’ll be able to play in their own groups and not have to travel. So they’re hoping it will enhance the girls participation. The last registration day is Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Tryout day is* Saturday, March 15 at Rappahannock County Elementary School. Call John Ferdetta, president of RAA at 937-4348 for information. The RAA also needs umpires, people to help coach and donors. If you’re interested in volunteering time to work with the kids give John a call. The RAA has “really good sponsors,” John said. This year team uniforms will include sponsors names and kids will get to keep shirts and not have to turn them in at the end of the season. Students Need Breakfast In our efforts to enhance student learning, it is important that student’s basic needs not be overlooked. Adequate nutrition is necessary for students to benefit fully from educational experiences provided in the classroom. Eating breakfast can make a significant difference in student learning not only during testing periods but each school day. Research studies demonstrate that students who eat breakfast perform better and have less absenteeism than those who do not have this meal. Eating breakfast on a daily basis has a significant relationship with improvement in test scores and reduced absen teeism and tardiness. Children who do not eat breakfast frequently have inadequate intakes of calories, protein, calcium, and other nutrients that affect not only academic performance, ‘ but also their health and growth. In addition, children do not have the ability to compensate for the missed meal as adults do. The school breakfast program at Rappahannock Elementary helps many students prepare for learning. The cost of breakfast is sixty five cents for students and is also open to those who qualify for free and reduced lunch. It is extremely important to encourage your child to eat breakfast, at home or school. 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New Info on Crop Circles To Be Presented t \ By BOB SCOTT , Rappahannock News Contributing Writer J It was in September of 1990 that professor Gerald S. Hawkins revealed the first crude black and white photographs of strange formations that been impressed on grain crops near the historic Stonehenge site in the English countryside. J On Friday night, March 7 at 8 p.m, ht the Library Dr. Hawkins will present an entirely new program that will reveal much of what he has discovered during the past seven years of dedicated study and careful analysis. The photographic inventory has grown into, scores of color slides, many of which will be shown to an audience for the very first time. These new documentary visuals have been assembled t^jjlustrate how much those first simple “crop circles” have evolved and developed into an astonishing variety of design elegance, precision and complexity. Professor Hawkins has chosen an intriguing title for his exciting talk . . . “Crop Circles, Music and Geometry.” Could there be a logical relationship between these subjects? Gerald Hawkins can convince us that there is. You might no have been aware of all that has transpired in the active field of crop phenomena during the past seven years. The major news media and most scientific journals Hewitt To Give Presentation Rob Hewitt is scheduled to speak to the Rappahannock County Historical Society on March 9, at which time he will give a presentation on his new book “Seeds of Faith." The meeting of the Historical Society will take place at 3 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. In 1765, Virginia and her sister colonies were chafing against the tight collar of British rule, most recently in the form of the Stamp Act. But even as Sixteen gentlemen justices of Culpeper County resigned their positions in protest and risked charges of treason against the Crown, they were about to Hex their own political muscle at home against a new, and possibly in )some eyes, more threatening enemy. *, Though many stories have contributed to our unique expression of March Comes in... The Wind The wind is so special, so soft and so strong The wind is so special, tumbling along One minute wild, one minute meek I’ll play hide, you’ll play seek I’ll throw you some papers, to scatter around i I’ll even pick them up, off the ground And you will surely ; Think I’m whirly When I chase the leaves That you blow off the trees , Oh wind, why can’t I be like t you, the world to see 1 But no. I’d rather be me With my family Whom I love, so tenderly By HALLEE K. MORGAN, Age 11 religious freedom, perhaps none is more important than the story of courage and renewal found within this small volume — Seeds of Faith. Here, in the Shadow of Constitutional architect James Madison, grew a fierce conflict between an entrenched religious aristocracy and a group of their neighbors who were experiencing a profound spiritual revival. What happened in a lesson we should never forget. A full-time writer and editor living in the Blue Ridge Mountains with his wife and five children, Rob Hewitt holds graduate degrees from the University of Virginia and Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. along with that translation. To me, grandifolia means elegant foliage. Beech leaves are perfectly symmetrical in shape, texture and venation. It’s the smooth strength of the gray bark that I look for in winter. There is a sinuous, muscular quality to the trunk of an American Beech that sets it apart from all other trees. The largest beech trees I have ever seen are on the grounds of the Airlie Foundation near Warrenton. These are magnificent trees and several must be five or six hundred years old. The Sycamore stands out for the irregular white patches on its trunk and limbs; easy to know. After the recent snowfall, each limb was outlined in white, making a white-onwhite design against a gray winter sky. Naming winter trees from the car is good for me while I wait impatiently for spring. And, speaking of spring, the Silver Maple on this property in Flint Hill is in full bloom. At the end of each twig are clusters of tiny scarlet flowers. ► Trott From Page A-2 have either ridiculed this challenging field of study or have simply ignored it. When faced with a challenge to scientific investigation Gerald Hawkins does not give up so easily. He’s been devoting the same scientific discipline and inquiring intelligence that he applied over thirty years to de-code the mystery of Stonehenge. There have been many inquires as to when Dr. Hawkins could again be heard in person to up-date the crop formation developments to a Rappahannock audience. In April 1994 we prepared a program, mainly consisting of video segments, which included a little of what Hawkins has discovered about the diatonic musical ratios that he found to be integrated into many of the more precise geometric designs. The “circle makers” seem to have become sophisticated enough to be using data compression with ringed circles. They are not so simple as some of the earlier “hoaxers” were revealed to be. The identification of diatonic ratios expanded Dr. Hawkins’ study into the relationship between music and geometry. Prof. Gerald Hawkins will present a new program on ‘Crop Circles, Music and Geometry’ on March 7 at the library. ► Plan From Page A-l should be granted. It was approved unanimously following the discussion. The other request before the commission was by Eddie and Charles Sutphin for the construction of a family apartment, a separate house type apartment, on their property for the purpose of allowing Charles’ son to live there. The commission approved the request with conditions. The Sutphins own a tractor repair operation which is also located on the property. The commission is requiring a revised site plan which clearly shows the location of all existing and planned structures and dilenneates where the boundaries on the property are. The §6tphins will present the revised site plan to the Board of Zoning Appeals which meets Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the courthouse for that purpose. There was also discussion of the issue of whether bed and breakfast operations should be able to serve breakfast to people not staying at the B&B. Dr. Werner Krebser introduced the issue and it will be on next month’s agenda. Previously the county has allowed B&Bs to serve breakfast to people up to the capacity of the number of guests they can accommodate whether ^r not they were guests of the B&B. So if the B&B has a capacity for 20 guests, they are allowed to serve 20 breakfasts. The issue is: Should they be allowed to do this or not. There was no old business to be discussed. School was found to have what is believed to be marijuana in her possession, found in a book bag, last Friday. Thd matter is still under investigation to determine where the suspected marijuana came from and how it got on school property. Sheriff Gary Settle said that the hand-rolled cigarettes, which appear to be marijuana, are being tested to positively identify them. Principal Jack Raines confirmed that the girl has been suspended from school. Leroy Sisk, 58, of Sperryville, was charged with assault and battery on a 15-year-old boy. The complainant was Sheila Sisk. ' From Page A-I Check Out Our Specialists. We're matching your health needs with some of the finest doctors in the area. r ' Fauquier Hospital's Physician Referral Service is a quick and reliable way for you to find the specialist you need. 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When you cal) Physician Referral you wilt speak with trained hospital professionals who have both the resources and experience to help you. fFauqaier Ho $ pi t a l Physician Referral #;' 18349-0588 State-of-the-art Healthcare Close to Home Team Wins District Title Rappahannock’s public speaking team won the Bull Run District title last Thursday, outscoring a tough Brentsville team 32-29. It was the first time the district meet ever has been held at the high school. Rappahannock students won 14 of the 25 trophies awarded in 10 categories for first-third places — the best forensics showing ever for a Rappahannock team. Students earning honors were: Nathan Flinchum, first in extemporaneous (domestic) and second in storytelling; Nancie Gallegos, first in extemporaneous (foreign) arid second in prose interpretation; Chad Heddleston, Chris McLear, Rachel Koski, first-third respectively in original oratory; Lauren Sharp, second in poetry interpretation; Emily Sims, first in humorous and second in dramatic interpretation; Rob Reeve and Lauren Sharp, second in duo interpretation; Dawn Havstad, second in storytelling; Rachel Koski, third in spelling. Nine of the 14 RCHS students now qualify for regional competition at Madison County High School on March 5. They are: Nathan Flinchum, Nancie Gallegos, Dawn Havstad, Chad Heddleston, Rachel Koski, Chris McLear, Rob Reeve, Emily Sims and Lauren Sharp. First and second place winners at regionals advance to state on March 22 at UVa. The Culinary Arts class at the high school provided a buffet with specialty sandwiches, ice cream sundaes, various snacks and refreshments. Food planning and preparation was by seniors Eve Proper and Toby Sealock. Serving as judges were: Robert Anderson, Christine Antram, Diana and Lee Bird, Elizabeth Blubaugh, Paige Coombs, Jeanne Grimes, Sherry Groves, Sharon Kilpatrick, Jeff Light, Bonnie Lofton, Lois Manookian, John McCarthy, George Sharp, Rose Ann Sharp, Grace Sims, Laurel Van Horn and Frank Warner. The RCHS forensics coach is Jon Heddleston. ► Heart From Page A-l Receiving and Distribution at Fauquier Hospital, and a former OR and ER nurse . In January he was admitted to Winchester Medical Center for a week. It was then that Mr. Embrey was told his heart condition had worsened and there was ho help for it, he was terminal. “I recommended he see a cardiologist,” she said. ‘The doctor who treated him specialized in internal medicine and I felt he needed a second opnion and it should come from a cardiologist.” Mr. Embrey went to see a cardiologist in Manassas, they discussed his case, he was examined and he was told that he was a good candidate for a heart transplant. The cardiologist sent him to the Transplant Center of Fairfax Hospital. “Anyone with a serious heart condition should be followed by a cardiologist and the one he saw in Manassas was wonderful, as was his staff. He told Charles that his heart was as bad as we had been told but hat he was a candidate for a heart transplant. He saw him right away and since January things have really taken off,” Ruth said. While her brother was being evaluated by the Transplant Committee, Ruth called the Washington Hospital Consortium. Ruth had had experience with harvesting organs when she was an OR and ER nurse. She had talked to families about the gift they were to receive and thanked others for the gift of life they were giving. “I talked to the Consortium and they answered all the questions I had about donor organs,” she said. “I feel I’ve really come full circle.” Linda Ohler, the pre-transplant coordinator at Fairfax Hospital, also answered many other questions for Ruth. “I found out there are five criteria a patient must meet in order to get a transplant. They must first be referred by a cardiologist, which is just one reason it is so important for anyone with a heart problem to see a cardiologist. They cannot smoke. They cannot drink. They cannot have any malignancy. And, they cannot be immumo compromised, which means they cannot be taking any medications which weaken the immune system. After the transplant the body wjll try to reject the foreign organ and so the patient has to have anti-rejection medications. Then they have to start on a regimen of medications which they take for the rest of their life.” People who do have smoking or substance abuse problems are referred to programs to help them. The patient is interviewed by all members of the Transplant Committee and either approved or disapproved for a transplant. The committee members consist of a transplant suigeon, a transplant cardiologist, a social worker, a financial adviser and another physician. “Everyone who has seen him so far has approved him as a candidate,” Ruth said. “As of Thursday (last) I think he has seen everybody.” “I’ve felt better,” said Charles with a slight laugh, “but I guess I’m doing okay.” “It’s a good idea though to get checked out by a cardiologist if you think you have problems.” Last Tuesday he went for testing at Fairfax Hospital as part of the workup, Ruth said. He had been sick all week and the tests showed left and right side heart failure. “The left side failure is congestive heart failure. The fluid backs up into the lungs and leads to congestion and shortness of breath. The right side has to work harder to pump blood. His heart is enlarged and the blood isn’t pumping out properly. The right side failure causes the blood to back up into the liver and that causes pressure on the stomach, which results in vomiting. He only has about 16 percent of his heart functioning now. He can’t eat, or sleep, or breath. He looks better than he is because he has been so active all his life,” Ruth said. Mr. Embrey is a single parent who went into farm management so he could be there for his three daughters as they were growing up. His family and daughters have been wonderfully supportive Ruth said, but there is a problem. Mr. Embrey pays about $440 per month for insurance and that insurance will only cover $50,000 per year toward transplants and follow up treatment. The transplant will cost $150,000 and that does not include before and after hospital costs and medication. He may have to wait in the hospital until a heart becomes available and those costs add up. There is a transplant patient whom he met last week while in the hospital. The man is on the waiting list and has been hospitalized for five months. “As you get sicker you move up the list,” Ruth said. ‘To get a transplant you have to match blood type and body size. The transplant donor has to be brain dead and on life support. That is different than for other donor organs. There is a four hour window for moving the heart from one place to another and transplanting it. So theC.dbiior heart*would have to come from east of the Mississippi or from the east coast.” Charles said he has been approved by all the members of the board and will go next week for final workups to enter the final statistics needed to get him on the list. “I don’t know where I’ll be on it though, but they’ll tell me everything next week they said.” Ruth said the experience has been overwhelming for the family. “Charles is quiet and never complains. I think his lifestyle has helped him because he’s in pretty good shape otherwise:’ His daughters, Marlisa Embrey, Dianna Boyles and Christina Rasmussen have taken turns looking after him and one of them always stays with him. Meanwhile Ruth is trying to raise funds for her brother’s transplant. She has established a fund called Charles’ Fund at the Bealeton Branch of the State Bank of Remington. ‘Ten years ago the criteria for receiving a transplant was different,” she said. Now the hospital will accept you on the list once you have a plan and can show them what you’re doing to raise funds.” Ruth has set up the fund at the bank, is working on media exposure and has friends helping to organize fund raisers. She has also put out flyers about the fundraising campaign and is contacting large companies and businesses in hopes of getting corporate sponsors of funds. “I intend to use any and all contacts I have to help my brother’” she said. “There are not enough state and federal funds to help transplant patients. It’s going to take community effort. Most people couldn’t afford to get a transplant and don’t have insurance to cover it.” Organizations who help transplant patients raise funds by conducting fundraising campaigns also take five to 10 percent of the funds. While that is a small percentage of the whole, Ruth feels with help she should be able to raise the necessary funds. “If everyone would give $1 and a prayer we’d have it licked,” she said. “We’re taking it one day at a time. First we have to get the transplant and then we’ll get the funds taken care of. His insurance will cover the anti-rejection medication and other medication through three years." Ruth admits the waiting game is hard, and the inactivity difficult for Charles, who has always been active. “In one month really his whole life turned upside down,” she said. “He has done very well.” Ruth may be reached at (540) 4393742 for information or send donations to: Charlies’ Medical Fund, State Bank of Remington, Bealeton Branch, RO. Box 29, Bealeton, 22712.

eenagers Find Rescue Work Gets in the Blood *. W V-V.v A-V V - V 5 w>wBy CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Newt Staff Writer |* This is the fifth and final article in a ties about teenagers who fight fires and rescue calls in Rappahannock County. Chris Ubben joined Chester Gap Fire 1 Rescue five years ago when he was 14. He graduated from RCHS in 1995 and works full time as a deputy and jailer | the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, but [still had time to run nine calls in January, [the winter, he said, there are a lot more fecks to respond to, especially deer ecks near the research center on the irren County side. He said that Chester Gap always has k>d turnouts for calls. “A lot of the guys Ere are my cousins. It is a community k*g ” said Chris. He said that a lot of the pmbers spend more time at the firehall an at home because they get so involved id want to be there for calls. Chris is really committed to rescue ^>rk. “I like to help people. I like to run the 'ills. I see things I could do without (the e9ks and things), but if we didn’t do it who would help? If I help them, maybe they will help someone else and eventually it may come back around,” said Chris. Chris is enrolled in an EMT class now, and is certified in EVOC (he can drive the ambulance and the brush truck), CPR, hazmat (hazardous materials), and vehicle extrication. Upon completion of the EMT class, he plans to take the shock trauma class and a more advanced vehicle extrication class. Chris said that Samantha Moore, who is a student at RCHS, has recently put in an application to join Chester Gap. John Pearre and Brian Flock run with Amissville Fire and Rescue. John, an 18-year-old senior at RCHS, joined in 1994, at the same time his dad joined. “I always wanted to be a firefighter,” he said. He began studying firefighting at Piedmont when he was a tenth grader, and has completed Firefighting I and II and hazmat operations. He runs both fire and rescue calls, but prefers firefighting. When he turns 19, he plans on applying to either Fairfax or Prince William County 1 John Pearre with fire truck at Amissville Volunteer Fire Dept. i ► to be a paid firefighter. John’s dad joined originally to just help out but decided to take the EVOC training when he heard the department needed more drivers. Last year Mr. Pearre ran about 400 calls, nearly every one, said John. John ran 110 calls last year. On a recent house fire in Amissville, John said that he worked on salvage and overhaul for four hours following the fire. He said that it is hard to tear up someone’s house but it has to be done to check behind the walls for fire. During the salvage operation, he said, he found a white cat, which was by now black, sitting on a chair in the middle of a room where the roof had collapsed, looking like he was in shock. But he was still alive, and was rescued. Brian Flock joined Amissville last September and received his EMT-B certification in December. He is really enthusiastic about running rescue calls and hopes to eventually be a paramedic. “I would love that!” he said. His dad used to be a firefighter and J.B. Carter, the fire chief at Amissville, is his cousin. Watching the TV show “Rescue 911” really got him interested in rescue, too. He is an 18-year-old who attends Culpeper High School. He said that because he lives right on the county line between Rappahannock and Culpeper, he was allowed to choose which school he would attend. Next year he will attend Shenandoah University and study respiratory care. He has already observed the class for eight hours. He is especially interested in respiratory care because he has had asthma for eight years, and said he has been transported by both Amissville and Washington rescue squads (he has also run calls with Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue in the past but now runs mostly with Amissville). “When you get someone that can’t breathe and you help them that makes you feel a whole lot better,” said Brian, smiling. He said he averages 10 calls a month but ran two calls just last Friday, one a sickcall and the other a serious auto accident. Jason Critchfield is a 17-year-old with Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue who said he didn’t like school, but knows that he wants to work fire and rescue, eventually as a paid EMT, and work in electronics. He joined in early 1992, helping with fundraisers, washing the trucks and ambulances, and taking photographs at auto accidents. “I am a rescue bum,” said Jason, who became EMT-B certified in September. His mom, Thora Pullen, is the rescue captain and his stepfather, David Pullen, is a driver and is certified in CPR. “I did not think anything could be this interesting,” said Jason. As much as anything else, he said he loves meeting and getting to know the other people he works with on rescue and firefighting. “These people are as close to family as someone can get,” he said. He said that everyone is so eager to help, and that puts them on a pedestal as far as he is concerned. “I am a people person,” said Jason, adding that often he will follow-up to see how a patient is doing at the hospital or when they are released. They learn a lot about what they are doing by seeing how the patient recovers, he said. As an EMT, Jason can make the patient more comfortable, given them oxygen, do basic life support, and use the AED (automatic external defibrillator). Jason is moving to Pennsylvania temporarily and has already applied at a volunteer rescue squad there. But it sounds like he’ll end up back in Rappahannock. “I am proud of what I do here. I am treated as an equal and they treat me with respect,” said Jason. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Cindy Mahan Chris Ubben in the Chester Gap ambulance. Brian Flock in ambulance at Amissville (with phone used to call ahead to hospital). Jason Critchfield with ambulance and fire truck at Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Forrester, Lucas Take Top Honors in Bland Contest iUMftl | Winners Will Travel to Regional Competition I t V N [ l L l L I . * By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News SUIT Writer l For the second year in a row Dale Forrester and Rachel Lucas took top honors in the Rappahannock Lions Club’s annual Bland Contest. Mr. Forrester, a violinist, gave an impressive rendition of Vivaldi’s Concerto in A Minor, First Movement. In a very polished and poised performance. Miss Lucas sang Oh Lord Most Holy. ■. ■ Bob Scott of the Lions Club was the master of ceremonies for the occasion and -gave a brief history of the contest and the ' ■Lions involvement with it. ■ ’ The contest has been sponsored by the Lions Clubs since 1948. It is a living memorial to black composer James A. Bland. Mr. Bland, a very creative and unusual composer at a time when it was difficult to be such, ■wrote such notable tunes as “Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny.” He is considered one of the, if not the, greatest black writer of American folk songs and wrote over 700 of them. He was bom in 1854 in New York but his family was from Charleston, S.C. He grew up singing and playing the banjo to earn spending money and by the age of 15 was writing his own songs. He composed “Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny while sitting on the banks of the • James River. He went on to play for the Crown Heads of Europe and was more popular overseas while he lived. He did very well financially for a black composer during that time, but lived a while in Europe and spent almost everything he earned there. He died a pauper and was buried in a pauper’s grave in Philadelphia, Pa. The Lions Clubs discovered this and had a marker put on his grave and established the annual Bland Music Competition in recognition of his achievements and contribution to American music. This year’s competition in Rappahannock drew 10 participants: Vocalists Robin Oyster, 10, Jennifer Starr, 12, Rachel Lucas, 11, and Margo Haynes, 15; Pianists, Nicole Espinola, 7, Wendy Gillis, 12, Ben Kelly, 11, Jami Gillis, 14, and James Kelly, 14, along with violinist Dale Forrester, 11. In particular the performances by Dale Forrester, who played with a maturity belying his years, and Nicole Espinola, who played the piano beautifully despite the fact that she was almost standing in order to reach the peddles, were high spots of the afternoon. “There used to be many more vocalists than instrumentalists,” Mr. Scott said. “Now it’s the other way around.” Mr. Scott also noted that in the last two years the grading of the contestants has changed. There are now two categories of competition, elementary and high school. The Lions feel judging elementary and high school students at the same level is not fair to the participants. Although, if the elementary level contestants are more advanced they may be chosen to advance to divisional competition. That is the case this year, as it was last year. Both Mr. Forrester and Miss Lucas are elementary level contestants who have been chosen to continue to the divisional competition, which will be held in April in Warrenton at the Junior High School. All participants in the competition were awarded a certificate of participation. The first, second and third place winners in each category were awarded a check for $50, $35, and $25, respectively. The funds for prizes awarded the contestants come from the Lions themselves, Mr. Scott said, and not from funds raised by the Lions for public use. Winners for this year were: Senior vocal, first — Margo Haynes; Senior instrumental, first — James Kelly, second — Jami Gillis; Elementary vocal, first — Rachel Lucas, second — Jennifer Starr, third ->— Robin Oyster; Elementary instrumental, first — Dale Forrester, second — Wendy Gillis, and third — Ben Kelly. Judges for this year’s contest were Emma Sue Amos, Leslie Nichols, Melody Hackney and Charlotte Nichols. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan LaVaJley Nicole Espinola, 7, was the youngest contestant in Sunday’s Bland Music Competition sponsored by the Rappahannock Lions Club.

Church Activities Anniversary Celebration The Ways and Means Club of Macedonia Baptist Church will celebrate their 24th anniversary on Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Lewis Brown and choir from Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Front Royal. Dinner will be served. The Rev. James A. Price is pastor of Macedonia Baptist and with hiscongregation invites the public to Woodvilie Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service” 11 a.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 6:45 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. attend. Sunday: Thursday: Sunday: Wednesday: Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Morning Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. , Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Black History Services Set 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. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday: Wednesday: St. Masses: Sunday: Sunday: Tuesday: Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice 7 p.m. Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Clarence M. Trinkle, 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 Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey 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. Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Sunday: 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 Cap 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. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, March 2 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m. with communion, Sperry ville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Short) is pastor and invites the public. Lenten Services All services at Trinity Episcopal Church Fellowship begins with pot-luck supper at 6:15 p.m. Date Host Speaker Music Lent Topic March 5 Rey. Baptist C.M. Trinkle Trinity Episcopal Fasting March 12 Wa. Baptist Jon Heddleston Methodists Alms March 19 St. Peter’s Merlin Shorb Wa. Baptist Baptism Nursery care provided compliments of the churches. Please join us! Jacquelyn Mattison and Philip Daczewitz J. Mattison To Wed Philip Daczewitz Eileen and James Mattison Sr. of Mansfield Township announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacquelyn, to 2nd Lt. Philip Daczewitz of York, Pa. He is a son of Merle and Joel Daczewitz of Woodville. Miss Mattison graduated from Warren Hills Regional High School and Frostburg State University in Maryland. She is employed by Travelers/Aetna Insurance in East Hanover, N.J. Her fiance graduated from Rappahannock High School and Frostburg State University. He is employed by RPS Callibor Systems Inc. and serves in the Army Reserves. A July wedding is planned. Baby Boy Arrives Amy Grigsby and Brian Dodson of Sperryville announce the birth of their son, Shawn Dylan on Feb. 11 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Shawn weighed seven pounds and four ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are April and Charles Grigsby of Sperryville. Great grandparents are Diane and Minor Dodson of Sperryville and Geraldine and Mervyn Chaffee of Washington. Great-great grandparents are Sherb Chaffee and Ruth Vancellette, both of Swanton, Vermont. Paternal grandparents are Billy and Jean Dodson of Sperryville. Great grandparents are Eva Dodson and Mary Lois and Vergil Atkins, all of Sperryville. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. William P. Shaw announce the engagement of their daughter, Traci Nicole to Peter Alexander Kramer, son of Mrs. Sylvia Carraco and Mr. Peter Kramer of Washington. The wedding will take place at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997 at six o’clock. Call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 with your ideas for stories or photos. Amissville Residents Busy With Activities Thank you to all who offered condolences and brought food after the death of my uncle, J.D. Moore. Your love and support helped ease our loss. Take time to call, write or visit a friend you have not seen at church or in the community recently just to let them know you are thinking about them. This was suggested through Amissville Baptist Church, but it certainly applies to any of us. I hope you had time to visit the Girl Scout International Fair held on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Culpeper County High School. All of the troops who participated were very creative in the displays of foreign countries. The „ booths provided information, food, flags or other wares of their chosen country. A Thinking Day ceremony was held after the fair. Sherry Wildman is to be commended for her hard work on arranging another fantastic day for our girls. March 1 is the last Saturday the Rappahannock Athletic Association will hold registration for the 1997 season at the Rappahannock Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 shirts for size. Anyone who has not returned last year’s uniform must return it to register for the 1997 season. Children who are 5 years old on or before Dec. 31, 1996, are eligible to play T-ball. Registration fees until March 1 for the 1997 season is: $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 By GLENDA GUM ■v---.'_Si 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 Culpeper Girl Scout Unit will hold an 85th Anniversary Tea for Girl Scouts and their mother in lieu of the mother/daughter dinner held in the past on Saturday, March 8, at Culpeper County High School from 1 " to 4 p.m. Leaders are asked to check with Sherry Wildman for a scheduled > time for your troop to visit the \ exhibits. Each mother and daughter are asked to bring a dozen cookies made from original Girl Scout cookie recipe shared with the leaders at the February ' Service Unit Meeting. A liter of Ginger Ale is also needed. The Amissville Ruritan Club ■> members are still taking orders for '• Ruby Red grapefruit and Temple ' oranges that are scheduled to arrive in Amissville on Feb. 28. Prices are $10 - for a 20 pound (2/5 bushel) box and •< $18 for a 40 pound (4/5 bushel) box of either fruit. ■» Contact one of the following per- * sons to place your prepaid or c.o.d. order, Jerome Mallory, 937-6022, '<• Charlie Mills 937-6134, Fred Naramore 937-5367, Roger Poe 937- ■« 4273, Charlie Priest 937-4072, Bill i\ Segrest 937-4604 or Lorraine Early 937-5500. You may also contact any of the other Amissville Ruritans to order > your fruit. Please leave your news in the box at Hackley’s Store by noon on Sunday. s Flint Hill Residents Visit Susan Scott of Bethesda, Md. was a Sunday visitor of her grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Gentry. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg were Wednesday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Bryant and Holly Welch motored to Manassas on Saturday to Bertoucci’s. Katie Welch was a Saturday guest of Rachael Berta at Washington. Emily Welch was a overnight guest on Saturday of her grandparents, Larry and Shelby Welch. Irene Hamilton of High Point, N.C. arrived on Sunday to spend a week with Mrs. Alice Brady. Frances Hudson and Cathy Hudson visited Charles and Patsy x \\\ By POLLY AYLOR 987*8136 Whorton at Woodville. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Cloud and daughter, Brooke of Fredericksburg, Charlie Currence of Winchester and Roy Hickerson visited Mary Hickerson on Saturday. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Fri. & Sat. 7a.m. - SFOOp.m. Sun. to Thurs. 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 Sunday Psalm 63 Monday Romans 8:18-30 Tuesday 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Wednesday Ephesians 1:1-14 Thursday Ephesians 1:18-23 Friday Philippians 1:1-11 Saturday Ephesians 2:1-10 Next time you see a church standing in the snow, its spire raised to the winter sky, think how hard it was to attend church servicts in your grandfather's day. Then it was a matter of getting up in the cold chill of early morning, hitching up the horse and sled and jingling across the country side with sharp icicles of wind stinging your cheeks. Vet. few stayed at home because of the weather. Today, it is relatively easy for all of us to get to church. W hether we live in the city or in the country , modem transportation can bring us conveniently to the doors of the church. Vet. we are far more apt to stay home than grandfather was. (■randfather realized there was so much to be gained by making his pilgrimage through the snow. Only sickness could have kept him at home. He knew that few experiences were richer than worshiping in (aid's house each week. Hue stop to think...and if we re honest with ourselves...we'll know it too. Scriptures Selected by The Amenc.w Bidie Society Copyngnt 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 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House 540-825-5888, Culpeper !t'V> f So '•< - 'r«- • | JSf-V' y f "S1****’?*«*' jijSggP 1 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News ’• i.<v M m iH

Light, Delicious Luncfreon Suggestions [ By BARBARA C. WAYLAND Rappahannock News Staff Writer In last week s food column we talked about quick and nutritious main dish meals and side dishes. This week our column will feature quick luncheon ideas and a dessert. Nutritious and light salads are a delight to make and serve. Combine lots of fresh vegetables and fruits to provide meals that are easy to make and are good for you, too. My favorite is chicken salad, however keep a can of tuna or salmon on hand in the refrigerator, and you’ll always be ready to serve a cool and refreshing last-minute luncheon. Chicken Salad on Melon 1 medium cantaloupe or honeydew melon 1 cup small strawberries or seedless red grapes 2 Five 1/2-ounce cans chunk-style chicken or approximately 11 ounces of cooked, cubed chicken 2 cups of creamy coleslaw To peel melon, cut melon lengthwise in half. Remove seeds. Then cut each melon-half lengthwise in half again. Remove peel fronri pieces. Cut each melon quarter into 3 slices. Set aside. Cut the strawberries or grapes in half. Drain or cube the chicken. In a medium bowl combine chicken and coleslaw. Toss lightly to coat. Add strawberries or grapes, then toss lightly again. For salads, overlap the melon slices on salad plates. Spoon the chicken mixture on top. Makes 4 servings. In the summer with bountiful supplies of tomatoes, making tomato cups for seafood, chicken, tuna or whatever you desire makes a wonderful luncheon idea. At this time of the year tomatoes can be expensive but they sure add color and may be just what you are searching for as we wait the arrival of Spring. First, make a tomato cup. Choose bright red, medium tomatoes. Insert the point of a sharp knife into each tomato near the core and cut out 1/2 inches of the core. Invert the tomato, then cut from the top to, but not through, the stem end. Repeat to cut each tomato into six wedges. Spread the wedges and add your favorite mixture. Seafood-Tomato Tulips 8 ounces crab-flavored fish sticks 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 cup creamy cucumber salad dressing Several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce 2 medium tomatoes Lettuce leaves For fish mixture, chop crab-flavored fish sticks. In a medium mixing bowl combine fish, cabbage, salad dressing, and hot pepper sauce. Toss lightly till well mixed. For salads, line salad plates with lettuce leaves. Place the tomatoes on the plates. Spread wedges slightly apart, then fill with the fish mixture. Makes 2 servings. Heavy desserts are definitely a thing of the past as we all try to eat healthier. The following is a refreshing icy dessert that is sure to please everyone. Make sure the fruit is only partially thawed. Sparkling Fruit 1 10-ounce package frozen lightsyrup-pack mixed fruit, strawberries or red raspberries (in quick thaw pouch) (Or those you have on hand from last summer’s crop) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 cup ginger ale Just before eating dinner, place frozen fruit at room temperature to partially thaw. At dessert time, spoon partially thawed fruit into wine glasses or sherbet dishes. Add about 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice to each glass of fruit. Then add two tablespoons ginger ale to each glass of fruit. Make 4 servings. Lenten Services Continue at Trinity The Lenten Services at Trinity Episcopal Church on Wednesday, March 5 continues with a pot-luck supper at 6:15 p.m. and services at 7 p.m. Father C.M. Trinkel will be the speaker and music will be furnished by Trinity Episcopal. The public is invited. Happy birthday wishes go to Julie Payne on Thursday, Feb. 27, Keith Settle of Castleton on Friday, Feb. 28 and Troy Baker on Tuesday. March 4. Charles Richardson of Luray spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Richardson and Wayne McKeown. Bobbie Jo Brown spent Friday night and Saturday with Jessica Estes. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and Amanda had dinner at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Winchester on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas were recent Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and Mrs. Ollie Vann of Castleton and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. The God’s Squad of the Washington Baptist Church will be going bowling in Front Royal on Sunday, March 2. The group will leave from the church at 3:30 p.m. and return around 6:30 p.m. Thursday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz attended a concert at Chantilly High School in which their grandson, Eric Sengstack of Centreville plays the claimet. Jason and Eric Sengstack, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack of Centreville spent the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz while their parents were in Williamsburg. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz accompanied their grandsons, Eric and Jason Sengstack to Monticello in Charlottesville and they dined at Michie’s Tavern. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz, Eric and Jason had brunch at The Country Cafe in Town and attended a musical ‘The Mikado” at the Shenandoah University in Winchester before returning their grandsons to their home in Centreville. Visitors Saturday of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Burke of Annandale and Mrs. Sandra McClellan and sons Brandon and Mathew of Manassas. Visitors over the weekend of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Mary Smoot and Megan of Winchester, Victoria Hudson of Flint Hill and Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston. Andrew Burke attended a Winter Camporee at Lake Arrowhead for Boy Scout Troop 200 of Flint Hill. They camped out from Friday until Sunday and all had a good time. Beverly Exline attended the Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet at the Rappahannock Elementary School on Saturday evening. It all turned out nice and all the boys enjoyed the event. Have a healthy week. Boston Residents Return From Vacation Mrs. Montrue Frazier and her son Ray Whorton returned home Wednesday after a weeks trip to Florida, where they visited her son-inlaw and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and son, Tim in Edgewater. The Windmore Foundation announces their second annual yard and garage sale to take place Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Culpeper. For other information and donated items to be picked up please call 547-2555. Mr. and Mrs. D A. Mason were Saturday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Kelchner in Winchester and visited their aunt, Mrs. Nettie D. r By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Corbin, a surgical patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Joseph Peregory spent the weekend with other boy scouts camping near Luray. _Birthday wishes go out to my cousin, Edna Fletcher Denin who will celebrate her day, on Sunday, March 2. ^^Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Chrissy, Kevin and Jason attended the Blue and Gold Scout banquet at Rappahannock Elementary School Saturday evening. At the recent Valentine Program for Black Oak Regular Baptist Church, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Peyton were selected as Prince and Princess, receiving appropriate gifts; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carsaro were crowned King and Queen to serve for the coming year. Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to Larry and Donna Cubbage who celebrated their day yesterday, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Ward were Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Weaver. Mrs. Gale Halterman of Reva Way spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Cunningham in Jeffersonston. Any retired teachers in our area are reminded of a meeting at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community on Thursday, March 13. Our prayers of sympathy are with the family of Mrs. Marie Jenkins Smoot who passed away last Monday. Mrs. Hazel Hawkins underwent eye surgery last Friday in Fredericksburg. HIGHLAND SCHOOL Excellence in Education Now Accepting Applications For Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Twelve For the last 69 years, Highland School has prepared students for the best secondary schools in the country These students have gone on to attend Harvard, Princeton, U. Va., Cornell, U.N.C. (Chapel Hill), Mary Washington, Dickinson, Davidson, Georgetown, Northwestern, and many more! Since September 1996, that quality high school experience has been available at Highland School. The high school program features: • Rigorous, well-balanced curriculum offering regular and advanced placement sections • Small classes ensuring attention to individual needs • Interscholastic team and individual sports • New state-of-the-art classroom and science facilities • Double-sized gymnasium • Well-qualified, experienced and caring faculty • Financial aid program available • Transportation available High School Open House Sunday, March 2 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. For more information, call Austin Poole, Director of Admissions, Highland School, (540) 347-1221 597 BROADVIEW AVENUE WARRENTON, VA 20186 Upcoming Events SVFD Sponsoring Gun Lottery The Sperry ville Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a gun lottery with 22 chances to win for only $10 per ticket. Drawings will run from April 1 to April 30 on week nights only. The winning number will be taken from the Virginia Pick-3 Lottery nightly drawing. Tickets are available through the Company 2 membership, and will also be sold at the SVFD Food Booth at the Rappahannock Point to Point, March 1. For tickets or further information call Greg or Teresa at 9879024. 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. Beginners Yoga Course Underway A five week yoga course for beginners will be each Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30 at the Community Center, next to VDOT. The course began Feb. 26 and can be joined as late as March 5. Open classes for experienced students are currently offered Tuesday mornings, 9 a.m. at The Community Center and Thursdays, 7 p.m. at the old high school gymnasium. The course emphasizes stretching and breathing exercises for increased relaxation, flexibility and strength. Contact Ivan Ussach, certified instructor, at 987-8872. 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. Special Education Workshop Set A fun workshop with focus on the special education process and procedures will be sponsored by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Earl Intervention Interagency Coordinating Council on March 18 and 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is freehand workshop materials are also free. Location: RRCSB-PIE Conference Room, 700 Southridge Parkway, Culpeper. Individuals with an interest in special education, parents of children entering preschool programs and special needs students are welcomed. Call Barbara at 937-2155 or Cathy at 829-2466 to register. Dance Scheduled at Amissville The Amisville Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, March 15. Music will be provided by DJ Video Connection. Dress requirements are no holes in jeans and shirts must have collars and you must be 21 years old. 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 Sperryville. 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. 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. Support Group To Meet The Blue Ridge Brain Injury Support Group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 8 in the Parish Hall at the Trinity Episcopal Church. For information, directions, transportation or support call Pat Salmon at 675-3137. Indoor Yard Sale Scheduled On Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Windmore’s second annual indoor yard sale will take place at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, East Street, Culpeper. Knick-Knacks, art, appliances, collectibles, clothes, books and videos are among the many items available for your shopping enjoyment. There will also be Door Prizes, silent auction and a raffle. If you have items you would like to donate bring them by on Friday, Feb. 28 anytime between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. If you are unable to bring them call 547-2555 for pick up. St. Patrick's Day Open House Set The Oasis Winery will be hosting an open house featuring complimentary Hor d’ oeuvres, wine tastings, winery tours, Virginia made specialty food and gift products and live music on stage from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 15. For more information guests should call 1800-304-7656. Registration Underway The Rappahannock Athletic Association will have registration on March 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. The registration is open forT-ball, BabeRuth and girls softball. For more information call Mark Werner at 675-1378. Farm Workshop Scheduled A Farm Management Computer workshop for beef producers will be held March 27 and 28 at Washington fire hall. The workshop is for intermediate and beginning computer users and will feature hands-on training tailored to the needs of the modem farm business manager. To register call Kenner Love at 675-3619. Deadline is March 17. 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. Foundation Plans Fund-Raiser The Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation is planning a special evening of fun and fundraising to benefit the hospital on Saturday, March 8, at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. The fourth annual Casino Royale, which will run from 8 to 11 p.m., will give guests the opportunity to play casino games such as roulette, craps and blackjack just for fun, using play money. The evening will include raffles for a variety of prizes donated by local and area businesses, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 636-0245 or 665-5388.

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Call resort sales information toll free hotline 1-800423-5967 25 Adoption A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newborn and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. ADOPTION A caring childless couple seeks infant to join our family through adoption. We can help with medical and legal expenses. Please call Tamar & David at our home at 1-800-953-1226 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 A Beautiful Candlelight, old-fashioned wedding. Smoky Mountains near Gatlinsburg, overlooking river, Horse-Drawn Carriage, cabins, jacuzzi, ordained ministers. No test/waiting. Heartland 1800-448-8697. Attention Married Women Contestants Wanted For 1997 Mrs. Virginia Pageant. For Free Information, Call 1800-688-8413. You Must Ask For Judy. Girls Wanted. Ages 1319 For Miss Virginia Teen All American Pageant. For Free Information, Call 1-800-688-8413. You Must Ask For Susie. Help Promote World Peace By Hosting A High School Exchange Student! Don't Miss This Opportunity To Broaden Your Horizons Beginning In August. Call Aise, 1800-Sibling POLAR BEAR CLUB FORMING: Swimmers sought for first local Polar Bear Club. Meet weekly during winter months to do Potomac River. Bathing suits not. required. No prior experience needed. Write Box AW. 29 Auctions AUCTION Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture Sunday, Mat 2 at 1100 pan. Doors Open at lthOO aan. IFnvm Sit. Mat 1,10 am - 6 pm) Over 100 lots of furniture. Collection of 18 Hummels. Selection of toys including 1950 Hopalong Cassidy lunch box, 20+ robots, Hess cars and trucks, etc. Selection of old radios, butter chums. Guilts, fur coats, Griswola, numerous miscellaneous collectibles, sterling silver flatware set, lots of glassware, etc. Culpeper Auction Center (VAF #255) (U mb North at town on Rt S22) (540)825-9045 Snow date Mm.9. 1997_ 29 Auctions Public Auction The Mosby Center 43113 John Mosby Hvvy. Chantilly. VA Every Friday Night at 7:00 p.m. Furniture • Antiques and ' Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household Items We Buy or Sel complete or partial estates. We'l also buy used furniture and household items. Pickup available. Consignmerts Mfetone For Mon Information call (703) 327-4004 CaMn Neal VAAR *2004 LW. •Scoop' Ma0mii VAAR *1309 Ok From Char»* Me Rl SO 35 miles W of Rt 28 (Suly Rd.). From Gdberts Comer (Rts. 15150), 7 ndes E on Rl 50. (Nan to Meadow’s Farms Nmary) Public Auction the well known National Antiques ot Leesburg, VA is going out ot business. Auction to be held at THE MOSBY CENTER 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA 20152 (703)327-4004 Saturday, March 1,1997 at 1:00 p.m. Ct From Chantdty area. * mSes was) ol Rl. 28 on Rt. SO lo auction house on right. From Gfcerfs Comar (Rout# 50 A RL 15) I mlas east on Rt. SO to auction hcusa on ’eft. Partial Liating: 1800‘S Oak bowfront chma eabinat wftnerored back A glass shalves; Country slap back cupboard; Oversized oountry klchen OJpboard: Empira siyie jelly ajpboard: Empira style chest ol drawers; Early Victorian walnrt sideboard w/martie lop; Braaktronl cheia eabrnet; Shandan styia solid mahogany circa 1810 sidaboard; Feaplaoe mental; Marble stand: Tit-top school desk; Walnut washstand; Mahogany ifcrary labia; Victorian labia w/marbla lop; Victorian table; Old blanket chad; Wndaor chair Old quit rack; Northup seed display rack. Hummels; Disney figurines; Crystal; Depression glass: Ok glass A pressed glass; Slver plats A starling stver Mlk Jau A Limoges; Ok) tools, minors A docks; Parings A ports; Soma od paintings; Miscallanaous brass; Old books A Lis magtzkias; Ktrosana lanlems A lamps; Old musical nUnsnsnls; Old lades hits; Porcelain thimbles: OW hat pets; Old dolhousas and macalanaoua lumhrra. Ok) adverting signs; I large Purs 01 sign, plus others. Terms: Cash, chock. VISA, MC, Discover, MOST debt) card. Announcements day ol the sale take precedence over printed materiaL AurioneersCatvln Neal VAAR #2084 LW. ’Scoop* Maglnnlta VAAR 11303 32 Business Opportunities Be Your Own Boss. Large Profit potential. Earn $2500 part-time to $8000 full-time, processing insurance claims and billing for healthcare providers. Software purchase required. e-mail alixsandra Oaol.com or call 1-800-292-4877 32 Business Opportunities $1,000's Possible Typing. Part Time. At Home. Toll Free (1) 800-2189000 Ext. T-6080 for Listings. S200-S500 Weekly: Mailing phone cards. No experience necessary. For more information send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Global Communication, P.O. Box 5679, Hollywood, FL 33083. DOTS - Real Estate Contracts Sell Direct to West's largest private investor Darren Berg 800901-9301. Home Typists, PC Users Needed: $45,000 income potential. 1-800-5134343, Ext. B-22370. Homeowners Wanted! 1000 envelopes=$4,000. Receive $4 for every envelope you stuff with our sales materials. For free info. Call 24 hour recording (310)851-3900 Dept.R-1 Hottest Biz in USA - CD Rom software manufacturer seeks distributor! Family, children’s, educational and business lines. S100K potential. No selling!1 Terrific fundraiser! investment required! 1800-201-5889 No Cost Job Training! Young adults 16-24, Earn while your learn! Lots of benefits and incentives. For information call Job Corps today. 1-800-8899335 Our Crime Prevention products are flying off the displays. Become a distributor. $2950 required, totally secured by inventory. Limited openings available. Free information - call 1-800638-1342 Own Your Own apparel, shoe, westemwear, lingerie, bridal, gilt or $1.00 store. Includes inventory, fixtures, buying trip, training. Minimum investment $17,500.00. Call Paul at Liberty Fashions. 501-327-8031. Seeking Health & Fitness Enthusiasts with great attitudes serious about earning large income. No investment or selling required, 1800-704-7575 Snack/Soda Route Prime Local Sitesl $1,000+ Weekly Potential. Parttime/Fulltime! Solid Cash Business! Expand to Desired Incomel Small Investment! 1-800-617-6430, EXT. 4600 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. 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. 29 Auctions Virginia Livestock LLC Rt 619 Front Royal, Virginia • 540635-5511 OPENS MARCH 1,1997 with Tack Sale -10:30 am Horse Sale -1 p.m. State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale March 4th, 7:30 pm Regular Sale & Fat Cattle Sale March 6th, 1:30 p.m. Consignment Machinery Sale Sat, March 15th, 10:00 am. Ftogukr aato each Thuradey -1:30 pjn Otrwctkma From From Royal. Rt 340 South, Approximately ^^^^^l^ajTtjteAnjhiUjf^teii^saJebamonle*^^^^ 37 Construction Heavy Equip SPRING CONTRACTORS AUCTION March 15 - 10am Winchester, VA (No entry Fee) Sellers Pay only II you sell 1-800-249-9404 State Line Auto Auction 40 Firewood 3/4 cord split, you pick up, $55. 540-347-4077. 41 Found Found: In Reston Northpointe area. Black Cat with White markings on face. White feet. Call (703)471-8472. Giveaway Fra* Firewood: you cut and haul. (540)364-4593. Free German Shepherd purebred female, 3 years Old, great with children, well behaved and playfull. 540-636-6685. Giveaway: Bam homes needed for shy unadoptable cats. All medical provided, all spayed/ neutered. 703-295-0678. 51 Horses for Sale Thoroughbred Horse: 7 years, 15.3 hands, Bay Geld, never raced, cute attitude, ' nice mover. Started solid over fences, and training level dressage. $6,000. Tail Wind Farm (703)327-6840. 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. Will pick-up at farm. (410)987-5642 56 Miscellaneous For Sale 15,000 BTU Air Conditioner: used for 2 months, $400. (540)364-1112. Tan At Homs. Wolff Puretan Sunmaster compete systems starting at $33.0Q/month. Includes shipping, lotions, goggles. No Application Refused. Call now for Free Catalog. 800-679-9678 Tanning Beds. Finally, home beds the size of a salon beds, yet no special wiring required. Guaranteed results or your money back. Financing available. Call today 1-800-892-5015. WANTED Horses, Ponies, Cattle & Trailers. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Two Steal Buildings, Public Liquidation! 40x20 was $4,580 now $2,280. 40x72 was $11,480 now $6,980. Must Sell, Can Deliver, Blueprints Included. 1-800-2920111. Wolff Tanning Beds . Tan at home. Buy Direct and Save! Commerical/Home units from $199.00. Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog. Call Today 1-800-842-1310. Wollf/SunMaster Comma rlca I/Homo Systems. Our sunbeds are larger, tan better, cost less. America's largest independent manufacturer. Easy payments, free delivery. Free color catalog. 1 -800-KE EP-A-TAN. 57 Miscellaneous Wanted WANTEDBEANIE BABIES Ty Brand Looking for any that do not have a yellow star on the hang tag Call 540-439-4083 for details 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. 60 Pet Supplies 8ales ft Services Happy Jack Mange Medicine: Promotes healing & hair growth to severe skin diseases on dogs & horses without steroids. Contains NO benzyl-benzoate. At Southern States & Kerr Drug. We got a really great response from The Loudoun TimesMlrror. Compared to the calls we recleved from the other Newspapers, your paper sold our Puppies. Deborah York Leesburg, Va. Coming Soon Claws^r ^tPaws Directory For AS Your Pet Care, Supplies & Pet Sitting Needs. To Place Your Discounted Ad Call •00452-4797, ask for Gfaete

61 Personals Adult Diapers- Depends, Attends. Save Money on all of your incontinence supplies and have them delivered conveniently to your home. We bill Medicaid. Call Home Care Delivered at 1-800-5655644. 66 Services, Cleaning Cleaning By the day: excellent references, perfect work record. Call (540) 825-2663. 67 Services, Financing Mortgages (Debt Consolidations. Free Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non profit, licensed/bonded. 1-800955-0412. "Action Cash** Any credit rating * Cash for . Homeowners * No Equity Programs * Lowest ' Prices * No Up Front ' Fees * Local Company * ; Mortgage South, Inc. * .Call Nelson* 1-800-2549506. 1ST & 2ND Mortgages Fast. Any Credit Rating. No Upfront Fees. Easy Payment Plans. Great Rates. Call Charles Toney at 804-282-0588 or 1-800-827-8909. Crosstate Motrgage. Debt Consolidation! Cut monthly payments to 50%. Reduce or eliminate interest. 24 hr. approval. Non-profit, licensed & bonded. Call ToH Free 1-888-7957671. No Downpayment? Problem Credit? Own the home you need now, without a big downpayment. Complete financing if . qualified. DeGeorge Home Alliance. 1-BOO-3432884 Unsecured Visa/ Mastercard. No security de^ posit required! Regardless of past credit history! Bankruptcy O.K.! Call National Fidelity Card Processing Center (214)696-1253. 68 Services Health Care 20/20 Without Glasses) Safe, rapid, non-surgical, permanent restoration 68 weeks. Airline pilot developed. Doctor approved. Free information by mail: (800)422-7320, ext.239 406 961-5570, Fax (406)961-5577. httpV/www.visionfreedom .com Satisfaction Guaranteed. Assisted Living 24/hr. Licensed Supervision for the elderly, from $900 monthly, all inclusive. Eleven VA Locations. Since 1968. American Retirement Homes, 1 - 800-999-6637. Diabetic? Are you still paying for supplies? how you can receive supplies at little or no cost call 1-800-678-5733 Diabetics Save Money on Supplies. Medicare pays if you use insulin, we bill for you. mention 261012 1-800-633-2001. For information on 68 Services Health Care Lose Weight Now! Diet supplements - Affordable and proven. P.O. Box 25473, Winston-Salem,NC 27114. Fax:910774-0482 Respiratory problems? Paying for medications? Why? Do you use Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin), Ipratropium (Atrovent), Metaproterenol (Alupent), or other nebulizer medications? Call Express Med 1-800-6785733. 69 Services* Home Improvement Painting: Interior. Experienced. Call Gina at (540)923-4652 EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 70 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 250/lbs. Pickup avail. 540-937-7497/937-2123 71 Tributes In loving memory of brother, father and grandfather, Eugene A. Robinson who passed away on February 9, 1996 “You will be in our hearts until the day when we will all be together." Sadly missed by children, grandchildren, brother and sisters _The family 84 Automobiles Chevrolet 1988 troc-Z Convertible. Full power, . 305-V8, auto, air condition, new top. Triple black, $7,500/ best offer. Think spring! Call after 6:00p.m. 540-347-4997, Donate Vehicles *RVs * Boats to: Heritage for the Blind Tax Deductible Free Towing, Need Not Run 1-80090DON ATE/1-800-2366283. Ford 1986 Taurus: 4 door, good condition, runs well. Please call (540) 937-4606, if no answer, please leave a message. 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. The Party Place 1 Directory ] COMING SOON... 1 Call Today to place your1 Party Ad 1 Ask for Hope: ^ 703-777-1110 i 84 Automobiles Mustang 1988 GT: Red, 59k miles, excellent condition, Edelbrock, Precision gear, Flowmaster, over $13,000 invested. $8,500. 540-373-6897. . SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions and parts Installed (If purchased here). Over 2,000 cars and . trucks at all times. We Buy end Sell running ears and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt 229,3 miles past Cufrepw High School. BM571 85 Trucks Chevy 1952 pick-up. Restored, 5 windows, runs good, looks good, new paint. $5,800. (301)739-2627. Insurance for Trucks and Commercial Vehicles. ‘Finally a Simple Program” Call (recorded message) 24 hours Toll Free 1-888-722-0020 #12677 or Fax-On-Demand 1-716-227-7653 #446 86 Campers/RVs Super Low Price RV Deals- Over 80 used Class A motorhomes, priced to sell immediately! The Carolinas largest volume RV Dealer- Tom Johnson Camping Center. 1-800-225-7802. 90 Employment Services Attention N. Virginia GOV’T POSTAL JOBS. Now Hiring Start $12.84 Hr. Information and Application Available now for your area. U.S. Labor Service 818-506-5354 Ext. 3109 91 Help Wanted 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 578 Waterloo Rd (Behind the Food Lion) for an application. Mid Atlantic Home Health ELECTRICIAN/ HELPERS Sterling co. has opening for commercial electricians & helpers. Must have own tools & transportation. Interviews by appointment only. Call: (703) 404-8100 GARDENER FT/PT. Mature, reliable individual needed for estate gardening company in Middleburg/Fauquier area. Weeding, planting, perennial care. Needs woman's touch. Own transportation. Some training available. Send resumq to: Bowman-Deyarmin 223 Steps to Heaven Rd. Linden, VA 22642 Landscape Laborers wanted for spring. Good starting wage. Call (540) 937-6068. Please leave a message. MECHANIC Full Time Mechanic needed Warrenton Midas John or Bob 540-341-0033 Retail We don't offer tailoring, tut we can line your pockets. If you Id like to pocket a decent paycheck, a job at the new Kohl's may be the perfect Til Kohlh if one of America h fastest-growing department store chains, specializing in nams brand merchandise at value prices. We have a number of openings for foil-time supervisors, as well as a variety of part-time positions at our store located in Winchester, me hiding: Register Operators, Department Sales and Receiving Associates, Customer Service Representatives, Loss Prevention Experts, Hooaakaeping/Maintananca and Overnight Slock Team, la addition to competitive w^es, we offer flexible hows, excellent benefits, a friendly work environment, an immwhair store discount sod more. Apply now. Call 1-800-NEW-KOHLS extension RR3-LMY. Mint be II yews «r «Mw u apply. Tkats twofc life it EOE - A Drug Screening Company Job update Mid-Week Edition CUSTOMER SERVICE. GRAPHICS We are an Award-Winning print shop in Culpeper with a busy front counter. YOU have excellent communications skills and are a good team member. WP/computer skills a plus. Printing experience preferred; positive attitude required! Good salary & benefits available. (840) 828-8828 VEC #6022552 NEWS REPORTER News Reporter needed to cover local governmental activities in Northern Virginia. Send resume to: Attn: Editor P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, Va. 20178 Pax: (703) 771-0036 TRUCK DRIVER/ WAREHOUSE PERSON ^ Full-time position with benefits. Good driving record; CDL preferred. Heavy lifting required. Agriculture back-ground helpful. Apply In person: Marshall Farmers* Co-Op Marshall, Virginia THE INN AT imumsHiHCTOw FLOWER DESIGNER Fresh flowers are an important part of the award-winning decor at Hie Inn at Little Washington and we're looking for a talented and creative person with an eye for original floral design to work with us. If you fit that description, we hope to hear from you. Please FAX a resume of your background to Jan at 540-675-3100 THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON MAIN & MIDDLE STREETS WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA 22747 Healthcare PERSONAL CARE AIDE Culpeper Memorial HospitaL a JCAHO accredited facility and "One of America’s Top 100 Hospitals” currently has half-time and PRN positions available for Personal Care Aides to work with our FmmilyCmrt Horn* Hemlth program. We are seeking individuals with their CNA certificate and a minimum of one year nursing assistant experience. Previous home health experience is preferred. Candidate must be dependable, motivated, flexible with work hours and able to lift for total transfer. The selected candidates will provide assistance with or perform all activites of daily living for clients of adolescent, adult and genatric groups in a home setting. To join our healthcare family and enjoy the benefits of a supportive working environment, interested applicants should apply in person to: Culpeper Memorial Hospital Employee Relations Department SOI Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 BOB PROJECT INSPECTOR/ CLERK OP THE WORKS Starting Salary Range: $ 18.00-$20.00/hour This temporary, full time position will oversee two construction projects for the County; the new Library building and the renovations to the Human Services Center. Qualified applicants will have experience In construction, building Inspection. as a project lnspector/clerk of the works, and/or education. This position 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 at Culpeper 302 North Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701 Pax: (040) 825-1677 E-mail: ataylorOco.culpeper.va.ua EOE Needed IMMEDIATELY: Certified Nurses Aide for elderly care in the Hume, VA area. Call Absolute Nursing Care of VA. 703-4618202 Piedmont Press & Graphics is a leading edge commercial printer and graphics company located in Warrenton, Virginia. We are presently looking for a full time salesperson to sell our printing, graphics and Internet services. Experience is helpful though not the main factor in securing this position. We are looking for strong communication skills with an aggressive desire to achieve. To apply for this position, fax your resume to (540) 347-9335 or email your resume to tony ® piedmontpress.com. Rehabilitation DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPECIALIST #7089-01 Full-time position located in Orange. Provide training & support to adults w/ mental retardation at vocational training day support programs. Experience working w/ MR population preferred. Hiring range: $8.22-$9.24/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 3/7/97, to: Human Resources RappahannockRapldan CSB 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 EEO/AA Wait Staff needed. Apply in person 9 Bleu Rock Inn, Sperryville, VA. 540-987-3190 102 ABC License ABC License Francis and Jean Scott trading as The Heritage House, Inc. 291 Main Street, Washington, Rappahannock, Virginia 22747-0427 Is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a B&B license to sell alcoholic beverages. Francis Scott • Owner & President. 2-19 & 2-26-97 #24993 Too Late to Classify Mercury ‘92 Sable, leather interior, A/C, CR, power windows, loaded, clean inside/ out. $7900. Call 540-439-2569. Sega Genisis, controller and 6 games, $140.00. 540-439-2569. CLASSIFIEDS get results! 100 Bids ft Proposals ZYOU RE \ GOING \ THE RIGHT WAY WITH THE f INVITATION TO BIO The County of Rappahannock is seeking bids to perform all labor and to provide all materials, supervision and incidentals needed to remove the existing metal roof and replace with a new standing seam roof on the Treasurer's Office of Rappahannock County. The work shall include: 1.) Remove existing gutter for priming and painting by others and rehang; and, 2. ) Remove, replace and point up chimneys, parapets and building comers as necessary; and, 3. ) Remove and dispose of existing metal roof and replace with Engiert pre-finished Forest Green metal standing seam (FG-20) and, 4. ) Seal masonry on exterior to limit water see' page through brick. The procedures for Competitive Sealed Bidding 11-37 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. 1950, as amended, shall apply Bidder must be a Virginia-licensed Class B contractor. Bidders must submit a signed, sealed bid to the County Administration Office (290 Gay Street, PO Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747) by Friday, March 7, 1997 at 3:00 PM, at which time bids shall be opened and publicly read. For further information or to inspect the proposed work site, please contact John W. McCarthy, County Administrator, at (540) 675-3342 from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday. 2-26,3-6-97 •26043 Read the classifieds • The best market for buying and selling! Obituaries m iitiilii m mm Marie Smoot Mrs. Marie Jenkins Smoot, 73, of Culpeper died on Monday, Feb. 17 at the Culpeper Health Care Center. She was born on Sept. 25, 1923, in Rappahannock County. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Janie Jenkins; her husband, William Franklin Smoot Sr. and a son, Donald Owens Smoot. She is survived by two sons, William Franklin Smoot Jr. and James Russell Smoot, both of Culpeper; seven sisters, Martha Smoot of Winchester, Gladys Jenkins of Slate Mills, Ruth Leake of Culpeper, Margaret Weaver of Banco, Ethel Jenkins of Etlan, Nina Jenkins of Slate Mills and Nancy Meredith of Culpeper and two brothers, James Jenkins of Culpeper and Pete Jenkins of Etlan. She is also survived by four grandchildren; two great grandchildren and a step grandson. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Clore-Geest Funeral Home-Chapel with the Rev. Joe Hagan officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Culpeper Health Care Center, 602 Madison Road, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Daniel McFarland Daniel Lee McFarland, 76, of Etlan, died on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the University of Virginia. He was bom June 9, 1920 in Rappahannock County to the late Thomas William and Cora Lee Burke McFarland. Survivors include one brother, James William McFarland of Boston; two sisters, Mildred T. Hawkins of Washington and Delsie P. Hawkins of Culpeper, several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held on Monday, Feb. 24, in the Culpeper National Cemetery with the Rev. William Smith officiating. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Doris Coughlin Mrs. Doris Burke Coughlin, 79, of Culpeper and Pinellas Park, Florida, died on Feb. 21 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. A native of Rappahannock County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Moore and Alice Ryder Burke. She was the widow of Raymond A Coughlin. Mrs. Coughlin was a member of Culpeper Free Methodist Church. She is survived by four daughters, Rachel C. Estes of Culpeper, Susie Snyder of Arlington,.Ruth C. Butler of Culpeper and Carolyn Myers of Richmond; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren and a brother, Lester Burke of Olney, Md. Graveside services were held on Monday, Feb. 24 at Fairview Cemetery in Culpeper. Clore-Geest Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. 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 Lawrence Oliver Pullen of Rixeyville and two daughters, Judy Lothell Pullen Dodson and Lori Pullen, both of Reva. She is also survived by two sisters, Lillian Frazier of Castleton 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 £ev. 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. NSDAR Members Meet, Enjoy Lunch, Speaker By LOUISA T. GROGAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, met for a luncheon meeting at the Holiday Inn, Culpeper, on Tuesday, Feb. 11 with the Regent, Mrs. Irvin R. Kilby presiding. Mrs. Kilby thanked Mrs. Zillaih R. Gutowski for coordinating the meeting and luncheon. Mrs. Dale Metzinger introduced the speaker, Sarah F. Hays, from “Quail at the Wood” antique shop in Culpeper. Ms. Hays has been immersed in antiques since early childhood but spoke specifically on Staffordshire pottery which originates from the Stafford District of England. The geology of the area determined that this was a good place for the pottery making — great clay beds and a good supply of flint (which is the temper needed). The Staffordshire pottery started to be Aade in the early 1800’s and for awhiJ' were highly colored figurines, such&s the familiar dogs, then, as the years passed, becoming plainer. Later, a series of romantic scenes were painted on the pottery, a lot of them United States' scenes for sale in the states. In the President General’s mes•r sage, read by Mrs. E. Eugene Ryan, Mrs. Kemper stressed the 1997 theme “Providing Education” as it is one of the most important objectives of the DAR. She, also, gave an update on the renovation of Constitution Hall. The National Defense report, read by Mrs. Randolph Dixon, concerned job growth and job reduction, with many figures being contradictory. Mrs. Kilby happily bestowed a 50 year pin on Mrs. Carl Longley who gave a little history of her past 50 years in the DAR, filling enjoyed being in the DAR. At the December meeting, Mrs. Norman Kloker had, also, received her 50 year pin and she amusingly told of her 50 years in the DAR. On May 31, Mrs. Metzinger > reported that there will be a Genealogy workshop to be held at the Holiday Inn, Culpeper, for all of the chapters in District VI. Three persons well versed in Genealogy, will speak 1 and there will be a bookshelf filled with useful books on the subject. The members were reminded of the March meeting to be Sunday, March 9 for the Awards tea when Good Citizen and other awards will be presented to area students. Secure Your Future Today Buy U.S. Savings Bonds CLOREGEEST 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

Wood vi lie Highlights v Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper visited with her mother, Mrs. Audra Crawford during the week. Katherine and Frances Hudson of Flint Hill were Sunday visitors of Charles and Pat Whorton. Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Anderson Attended the Beef Industry Convention - '• '' :*'■ ; * ' By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 ' at The Homestead on Friday and Saturday. Friday overnight guest of Robert Falls was Christopher Lee of Washington. ' Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hemp of Middlebrook spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. Stark Jones. On Friday Mrs. Rena Burke visited Mrs. Hazel Grove and Mrs. Margaret Burke in Front Royal. Other guests were Mrs. Myrtle Falls, Mrs. Lou Fortune, Ruby Williams and Linda Earhart. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Richie Eastham were evening visitors and dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samanatha and Robert. Omitted from last week’s paper Feb. 19 Rev. Ken Fodergren of Culpeper was guest speaker at Woodville Baptist Church on Sunday, Feb. 23. Jacque Mattison of Hackettstown, New Jersey was among the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. Viewtown News Notes Brittany Reid was a Thursday guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Joan Reid. [ By GLADYS DODSON F 937-4904 ! Mrs. Ethel Compton was a Wednesday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Viola Dunagan who died last week. 1 Birthday wishes are extended to Mr. Acrey Dodson and DeWayne jDodson who will celebrate their day on Friday, Feb. 28. • Belated birthday wishes is extended to Mr. Walter Reid who celebrated his day on Tuesday, Feb. 25. , Prayer goes out to Mrs. Ron Frazier who was in a auto accident on Friday and is a patient in Fairfax Hospital. Mrs. Frazier and her infant daughter are doing fine. I Prayer is also extended to Mr. Roy Whorton who has been very ill. ' Have a great week! Homebuyer Assistance Available * 1 Downpayment assistance and very Jow cost mortgage funds are available ion a limited basis to income eligible Jtomebuyers in Culpeper, Fauquier, ^yfadison. Orange and Rappahannock counties. A group of local not-forprofit housing corporations have been chosen by the VA Deptartment of ^Housing to operate the Regional Loan fund Program (RLEP). i Fauquier Housing Corporation is ithe Program Administrator and the ICulpeper Community Development Corporation is the Program Coordinator. > The Loan Fund provides a combination of 0 percent, 3 percent and 5 ipercent permanent 30 year £jxed Financing. Successful applicants will: meet income limits; credit and repayment ability requirements; have at •least $500 cash available for downpayment; live in the service area; completed the required homeownership■counseling program; and have not ‘owned a home within three years. • For information call Michelene 'Hostetter 341-2805, Sam Aitken 825“7434 or Janet Herr 948-3274. 4 Real Estate Directory I Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Lee Bird and other to Christopher Lee Bird and wife, 3.565 percent undivided interest in 204.963 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Diana W. Bird to Christopher Lee Bird and wife, 3.565 percent undivided interest in 204.963 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. David B. Means to David B. Means and other, 30.0002 acres, Jackson District. Deed of Gift. Carson B. Johnson and wife to Roger Lynn Jenkins, 1.1806 acres, Piedmont District. $22,000. Kenneth R. By waters to Mary Lou Walters, 1/3 acre and one acre. Deed of Gift. -eDial Classifieds Direct: 1 (800) 852-4797 Village living, country setting. 2.6 acres with a 3-bedroom, 2-bath Farmhouse. Large country kitchen, front porch with swing. Attached office with private entrance. Small bam, chicken coop and outbuildings. Blue Ridge Mountain views. $145,000 Seller says "SELL". Large brick home on 10+ acres. 2-car garage, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, family room, large Florida room, basement is finished for possible in-law suite. Just minutes from Washington, VA. $200,000 See all the possibilities before the leaves come out. Raw land for sale starting at possi $45,000. haul The- Country Propi mM Eileen M. Day, Realtors M.»540)‘675?303®®f m VolkTtv I’oihli1 Washington, Virginia “ J MID-ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION Custom Homes, Additions, Renovations, Garages 540-347-7854 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY Heart of Old Dominion Hunt Country Two 25 acre parcels on protected land. Beautiful views. Lovely housesites. 70 miles from D.C. 540-636-9388 Only $4.60per week fora 1 inch space 540-675-3338 Next Deadline March 23 Rappahannock Auto Service Foreign Car Repair 987-9700 OPEN SATURDAYS On Rt. 211 on the Park side of Sperryville BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0937 1418 Orange Rd , Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET INC. The One-Stop Shop for complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper • Slip Covers & Uphotstery Residential 9 Ctunmercial Rt 211 Amissville, VA 937-5500 CHIROPRACTIC iNCHIflOPfl. (140)675-2491, Tnn.-Sflt. Appointment. CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1075 540-987-3145 BILL CATO & CO. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • Carpentry • Timber Framing • Cabinetmaking 540-937-3039 VA Class A Building. Plumbing. Electrical JENKINS FAMILY CONSTRUCTION Specializing in roofing, remodeling & additions Robert W. Jenkins, Jr. 540-987-9526 FENCING FENCING Installer ot Safe Fence High Tensile. Barb Wire, Amencan Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric. Split Rail Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager: 540-399-2688 Flint Hill. VA GRAPHIC DESIGN Roy Thomas, Jr. GrafJhics Designer Stationery Business Cards Sketdies nmt mu* (540) (>75-:i2<o PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PIIXE-VS Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL A PLUMBING Class A Certified New & Old Work Free Eniimalrs on New Work *40-675-8249 PAINTING EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 SERVICES BONNIE'S SECRETARIAL Correspondence, database, manuscripts, resumes, wills, etc. Laser printer. Free local pickup & delivery Call Bonnie at First Dollar Farm. 540-675-3460 SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Small Engine Repair All Makes & Models Free Estimates Fast Turnaround Lawn Mower^ervicaa Jeffersonton. VA 540-937-7247 FUDD ' Saw Sharpening ft Small Engine Service Avoid Spring Rush Call Today! 540-364-2427 k Hckf 8 Delivery STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPERRYVILLE, VA TAX PREPARATION M & R BLOCK 309 N East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 (540)825-8700 V 159 Mottett Avenue Warrenton, VA 20189 (540) 347-7517 TAX PREPARATION Delta Accounting 937-7541 ' '>■ k.& - -_y ; ; TV SALES & REPAIR GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St., Madison 540-948-2200 TV SALES & REPAIR TIRED OF POOR TV RECEPTION? Tired of cable; poor antenna reception; renting a dish? SWITCH - 40 Channels $19.99/mo 76 Channels $29.99/mo 100% CREDIT APPROVAL Sales people needed in all areaa. For more info, call 1-800-641-9999 W00DST0VES W00DST0VES The largest selection in VA. Sierra, Jotul, Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE 804/971-6777 STORAGE South Wale Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229. All sizes available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. 540-341-7000 Spring is Coming! BIG PRICE REDUCTION! Reduced Again! Looking for that perfect country home with style and mountain views? this is it! Custom Victorian, 3 BR, 2 1/2 Baths, 3 levels of living with in-ground pool, deck & gazebo for great entertaining. This home overlooks 25 acres with stream and several nice pond sites a great buy for $249,000 Ask for Don Keithley (540) 347-lI44(Office) or (540) 675-3431 (Home) REALTY HOUSE & ASSOCIATES 145 Sullivan Street • Warrenton ft a SperryviUe Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office TWO 25-ACRE - wooded tracts, stream, elevated building sites, convenient to Rt. 211. Your choice at $89,000 each. RT. 211 - west of SperryviUe, small gift shop - fruit stand complex, 1.5 acres. BOSTON AREA - 3.2-acre open & wooded lot on deeded right-of-way. $22,000 LISTINGS NEEDED - Homes, Farms, Acreage. Call Todayl James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 & PLANT YOUR HOOVES IN VIRGINIA HORSE COUNTRY can SUSIE ASHCOM RELINK ® Regency 800-311-FARM ■ A career which has touched 450 satisfied families Ready for a change? Top Qf thg World: 40 acs., stream, outstanding view. $155,000 Commuter! 38 acs., feels like 5b, stream, deer, turkey. $105,000 Spectacular Views: 23 acs., woods, road to top, Wow! $89,000 Southern Exp; 17 acs., half open, great views, stream. $89,000 Knockout Views: 14 acs., elevated w/roadbed to top. $69,000 Views & Riverfront: Beautiful & convenient 10 acs. $97,000 Rush Riven Delightful 7 ac., parcel nr. Washington, VA. $59,000 ft Real Estate III "SKST* 675-1373 01 Rick Kohler 937-6146 If You Are Looking For Land in Rappahannock County We are Buyer Brokers and can assist you in purchasing any parcel of land. We help you determine true market value, assist with negotiations, and help with financing, including construction loans. We deal with many parcels that are not listed but available for purchase, allowing us to deal with the owner directly. As Class A Builders, we can help with building sites, drainfield sites, soil tests, driveway layout and costs, and construction costs and advice. Call for an appointment or information on how __Buyer Brokerage can benefit you! The Buyer's Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker H(540)675-1190 jjt ATTENTION ALL FARM MACHINERY BUYERS! ff WARRENTON FARM CREDIT Is offering loans with a low interest rate of 8 percent* on the purchase of new or used farm equipment. If you have equipment needs, call FARM CREDIT now to take advantage of this low interest rate offer only available during the month of March. * Rate based on 60 month term and variable rate indexed to L.I BOR. • Minimum of $10,000 loan required. * Offer subject to loan approval • Tractor pictured compliments of Cecil’s Tractor Discover Equipment Savings with a Proven Leader. FARM CREDIT "Loans For Country Living" 516 Fauquier Road • Warrenton. VA 540-347-3344 or 1-800-559-1016 (Ext. 4)