Rappahannock News, March 19, 1997

16 Pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents Accident Case Is Dismissed By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer In General District Court on March 11, charges of giving a false report to police were dismissed against Elizabeth Mae Pullen, 36, and her daughter Melissa Pullen, 18, both of Rixeyville. Judge Charles Foley ruled that the women had not given a false report as to the commission of any crime, as it is stated in the statute. Douglas Baumgardner, the Pullens’ attorney, pointed out this interpretation of the statute after the Commonwealth’s evidence was presented, and made a motion to strike the Commonwealth’s evidence. He said that his client had corrected the false information within a reasonable time frame and said there was no evidence of any crime committed. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke argued that the Pullens had concocted a fabricated story. “They gave a false report,” he said, with the intent to mislead the officer. He had hoped to charge the women with something Other than the false report charge because of the seriousness of the case, but there was nothing else that he could find in the Va. Code to charge them with. It was a most unusual case, and Judge Foley agreed that it was an interesting one. Melissa Pullen had originally been charged with reckless driving but that charge was later dropped. According to Virginia State Trooper M.C. Woodard, Elizabeth Pullen told him she had caused the accident (she was in the passenger seat). The charges stem from an accident that took place on Dec. 27 on Route 729 in Amissville. Following the accident, which caused the back seat passenger, 20-year-old Jennifer Beacher, to be thrown out the car’s back window, the Pullens told Va. State Trooper M.C. Woodard that a rabbit had run in front of the car and they had swerved to avoid hitting it. On Dec. 30, testified Trooper Woodard, Elizabeth Pullen told him that, instead of the rabbit running in front of the car, she had pulled up on the emergency brake while her daughter was driving. That caused the car to go out of control and Ms. Beacher was ejected through the rear window. Ms. Beacher, who was still wearing a back brace last week because of injuries received in the accident, testified that at the scene of the accident See Court, Page A-2 V- $ < J-. Spring Flowers Rappahannock News Staff Photo, Cindy Mahan Daffodils are popping out all over the county. These beautiful examples were located on Harris Hollow Road. Are Mixed-Use Developments Another Type of Sprawl? 1 1,650-Acre 1 Haymount 1 Development I.—.MU m ,f) ..i i Ml „I. .a.. , „„i .,n, ■ ,ri n , ,'i. ■ ... .. *iil Source: Caroline County Planning Department Times Newspapers Graphic/John Bretschneiderl By DAN LOWREY Rappahannock News Staff Writer > Is “Waterfield” the answer to handling'Fauquier County’s growth into the next century? Neotraditionalists might argue that such high-density, mixed-use developments are the most environmentally and socially responsible way. Critics, meanwhile, charge that the new architectural movement is selling something it can’t deliver and is simply a new form of urban sprawl. Just south of Fredericksburg in Caroline County, a “classic American small town” concept has tested the limits of the debate. Located on the Rappahannock River, 60 miles south of Washington D.C., “Haymount” is being billed as a town of more than 4,000 houses on 1,650 acres in rural Caroline County. First conceived in the late 1980s, by developer John A.Clark, the project would include about 250,000 square feet of retail space and 500,000 square feet of office and light industrial space. An elegant restaurant and a satellite community college campus also have been suggested. Haymount officials have promised to help pay for and build many of the services the development will require, including roads and a water and sewer treatment plant. Unlike traditional rural developments, Haymount will be built on only 32 percent of the land. Surrounding forests will remain untouched, and a special wildlife preserve has been set aside to protect a bald eagle nest on the property. The homes will be built tightly together, as many as seven to an acre. And no house will be farther than a quarter mile from the town center. The streets will be narrow to encourage walking. At build-out, Haymount would be four to five times as large as any of the nearby towns along the Rappahannock. Clark bought the land in 1989 and had hoped to have people living at Haymount now, but strong opposition from preservationists surfaced with his request to rezone the land. Ultimately, the County Board of Supervisors approved Haymount on a 3-2 vote, overriding a Planning Commission vote of 4-2 against the rezoning. “A majority of planning commis sioners felt it was the wrong location for that development — for any development,” said Michael Finchum, Caroline County’s director of planning and urban development** -sj Unlike “Waterfield,” Haymount was proposed in an area not designated to handle growth. Finchum said amending the county’s comprehensive plan and approving the county rezoning map for the request took about three years to complete. Court suits then delayed the project for another two years. Now Clark is waiting for the final details to be approved in the county’s site plan review process. . Now, there’s a “wait-and-see attitude” among the public, Finchum said. See Haymount, Page A-8 Old Rag The first Rappahannock News Focus . Group, on ridgetop development, will be held at 7 p.m. on March 20 at the Rappahannock Library for those residents ; who registered in advance. Activities At A Glance - • ‘Michael Collins’ will be the movie for the Rappahannock Association for Arts in - the Community’s Third Friday Film Festival, March 21 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre. • Karen Bowling Foster, representative of Congressman Wolf’s office, will visit Rappahannock from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on March 26 at the Extension office to speak with constituents. • The Library Board will meet at 10 a.m. • r*oh March 27 at the library in th conference ^ room. : • The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet ’*-on March 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rappahannock Extension Office. ^ / Bulletins •• Rappohxanock Newt P.Q. Box » Wuteagwa. Vx. 22747 . (MW 675-3338 <540J 675-3088 (fc*> Schultz Named as Assessor By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock Neva Staff Writer In a special meeting of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors Monday night, John Schultz was named Hampton District representative for the County Board of Assessors. Fanning Baumgardner, the previous appointee, indicated to the Board that he would be unable to serve because he could not commit the time needed to the job, said Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy. Therefore, it was necessary to appoint a new member and have he or she swom in no later than April 3, which necessitated the special meeting since the next regular Board meeting is April 7. At the February meeting, the Board approved the appointments to the Board of Assessors. Those appointments were: Tom Junk from the Piedmont District; Amy Hitt from the Jackson District; Bob Dennis from the Wakefield District; Chris Parrish from the Stonewall Hawthorne District; and Mr. Baumgardner from the Hampton District. Mr. McCarthy said Mr. Shultz has been trained by the Department of Taxation and is ready to be sworn in. ... Hampton District Representative Mike Massie made the motion for approval of Mr. See Board, Page A-8 Kitchen Given Extra Time By CINDY MAHAN Rappakaanock News Staff Writer In General District Court on Tuesday, Judge Charles Foley found that Arthur H. Kitchen of Amissville had violated state and county ordinances by having an open dump on his property, bringing in trash from outside Rappahannock County, and depositing the trash in an unauthorized receptacle. Judge Foley told 29-year-old Mr. Kitchen that people who buy property think they can do what they want, but that over the years certain laws have been developed to protect people. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” said Judge Foley, and told Mr. Kitchen, “You are doing things that are injuring and damaging your neighbors.” He gave Mr. Kitchen 30 days, until April 15, to clean it up, and set a sentencing date of May 6. “Let’s get this property cleaned up,” said the judge. Mr. Kitchen was arrested on three warrants I in February after he failed to remove the debris by that date. Neighbors of Mr. Kitchen’s testified. Debbie Ferdetta, who lives across the street from Mr. Kitchen, testified that she had seen materials brought to Mr. Kitchen’s property and dumped. Nancy Rothrock, who owns adjacent property and property along the back portion of Mr. Kitchen’s, said that she was concerned about what might eventually drain into her pond. She had her property listed last August with a real estate agent, but when the contract was up for renewal she took it off the market because of the appearance of Mr. Kitchen’s property. County Administrator John McCarthy gave testimony about what the Zoning Ordinance says about illegal dumping. He also confirmed that he had sent letters to Mr. Kitchen and had taken pictures on the property. He later said that Mr. Kitchen had removed about everything off the See Kitchen, Page A-8 Where To Park? By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Newi Staff Writer The issue of parking in the town of Washington was the major issue at last week’s Town Council meeting. “No Parking” signs have been installed on Main Street between Middle and Calvert Streets in town, taking away parking spots which have been becoming harder and harder to find, especially over the last couple of years. Attorney Frank Reynolds, who is the town attorney, wrote a letter to the members of Town Council as a concerned businessman in the town asking the council to look into the necessity of the new “No Parking” signs. “I think that the Town Council should object to VDOT having taken away very valuable parking spaces in the middle of Town without any official contact with the Council.” The original “No Parking” signs put up by VDOT on March 1, which prohibited parking on both sides of Main Street between Middle and Calvert Streets, have been removed except for a small area on one side of the street, following a discussion between Council member Louise van Dort and Bob Moore, Resident Engineer for VDOT. However, council members, and many town residents present at the meeting, expressed their surprise at VDOT for not first contacting the Council before erecting the signs. In a letter drafted by Council member Charles Tompkins and sent by Major Stew Willis to Mr. Moore, it said in part, “Most of the Town of Washington was quite shocked to see the “extr^ large” no parking signs that the highway department installed on Main Street, abruptly and, apparently, without notice to the residents, business people or Town Council, on March 1, 1997.” Further, the letter stated, “We have been told that ‘citizen complaints’ were the cause for this action; and we would like to pint out that there is a forum in this town for any type of complaint or concern, and that in fact is the Town Council, where all citizens are not only allowed, but encouraged to participate in the Democratic process.” Mayor Willis said that when he first saw the signs his feeling was that it was a bit of overkill. Council member Ray Gooch, who is also active with the Town Futures Committee which is studying parking in the town, said that he could not recall any action being taken in the town (putting up the signs) without any consideration of the Town Council. He pointed out that when the original signs went up, it was calculated by Mr. Reynolds that IS parking spaces were lost Mayor Willis said that he attended a workshop in Richmond recently to learn how to develop a block grant program. He said he would like the town’s water committee to consider putting in a grant See TWm, Page A-t

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, March 11: Katrina Ann Brown, no county sticker, $25/29. Kelley Wendeiin Compher, no county sticker, $35/39. Holly Eve Propst, no county sticker. $25/29. Rodney Arrington, no seat belt, $25. Barry Clark Baker, defective speedometer, $30/39, no seat belt, $25. Warren Charles Darnell, 47/35, continued to April 8. Kenneth Hix, 41/25, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to May 20, $29 cost. Darrell J. Kozuch, 54/35, $57/29. Stephen Michael Lee, 41/25, $48/39, no seat belt, $25. Martin R. LeHew, no operator’s license in possession, compiled with law, dismissed. Victoria J. Marek, 38/25, $39/29, no seat belt, $25. David Julian Poleykett, 67/55, $36/29. Michael Stephen Snow, 74/55, continued to April 8. Hattie Burnette Strother, 34/25, $27/29. Elaina Blair Tanner, 72/55, $51/29. Jeffrey L. Clark, 74/55, $57/39. Robert Howard Farrow Jr., 73/55, continued to May 20. John Lawrence Nulty Jr., 73/55, $54/29. Roger Buckley Ryan, reckless driving, reduced to improper driving, $25/29. Charles A. Tievsky, 73/55, $54/29. Elliott Marc Whitken, use illegal radar detector, $40/29. Frederick Abraham Agnew, driving under influence, $400/300 suspended, operator’s licensed suspended one year, $49 cost. Harry Lee Bowlin, 73/55, $54/39, no registration in possession, $10/2. John Patrick Bridgeman, 70/55, $45/29. Peter Hager Brink, 70/55, $45/29. 1 Mayer Buitrago, 70/55, $45/29. Steven M. Crandall, illegal radar detector, $40/39. Ingrid Dewit, 70/55, $45/39. William Floyd Eads, 72/55, $51/29. Mark Joseph Hecox, 70/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25/29. Stephen Michael Lee, no opera tor’s licenses in possession, complied with law. Tommy Alexander Lightfoot, drive suspended/revoked, 60 days jail suspended, operator’s licenses suspended 60 days, attempt to elude, six months jail, 2 months to serve, $112 cost, reckless driving, 77/55, $77/2, illegal sunshading material, dismissed, foreign object on mirror, dismissed. Brenda H. McQuillan, 69/55, continued six months, $29 cost. Evelyn O’Connell, no registration in possession, complied with law, 74/55, $57/29. . Raymond Prizzi, 70/55, continued to Oct. 7, 1997, $29 cost. Melissa Lynn Pullen, reckless driving, no prosecute, no seat belt, $25, false police report, dismissed. Joseph Bedford Reid, 72/5ST continued to April 8. The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: March 10: 10:06 p.m., chest pains, Route 649, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD. March 11: 2:41 a.m., difficult breathing. Route 638, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Amissville VFD; 9:39 a.m., electrical fire. Route 606, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 4:11 p.m., abdominal pain. Route 621, Woodville, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS; 10:22 p.m., roadside, fire. Route 626, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD. March 12: 1:40 p.m., brush fire, Route 605, Madison County, Sperryville VFD and Castleton VFD; 2:21 p.m., vehicle fire, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 8:11 p.m., difficult breathing, Route 651, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. March 13: 10:11 a m., chimney fire, Route 625, Washington, Washington VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Sperryville VFD; 10:41 a.m., hemorrhaging, Route 231, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 6:17 p.m , brush fire, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 7:32 p.m., heart attack, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD and Washington VRS. March 14: 1:48 p.m., sickcall. Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 2:08 p.m., structural fire. Route 1001, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 2:23 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. March 15: 9:40 a.m., diabetic, Route 640, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 12:54 p.m., diabetic. Route 640, Amissville, Amissville VFD. March 16: 4:15 p.m., hazardous material. Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 5:16 p.m., heart attack, Route 688, Fauquier, Chester Gap VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office during this past week: March 10: damage property/pri-, vate. Route 622, Castleton; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., Gay Street, Washington; info, gen., Route 622, Rock Mills; info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen.. Town of Washington; suspicious incident, Route 627, Washington. March 11: dog nuisance, U.S. 522, Reminder To Dog Owners County Tags Past Doe All Rappahannock County dog owners are reminded that they needed to obtain their dog licenses for 1997 no later than January 31. Dog tags are now PAST DUE. The Treasurer's Office is open from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday to serve you. Should you have any questions, please call (540) 675-3334. By Order of: John W. McCarthy ___County Administrator SPECIAL JOBS in small places requiring a compact industrial backhoe SPECIALIZED BACKHOE SERVICES 540-675-3901 FOR SMALL & LARGE EXCAVATION JOBS PERK TESTS WATER LINES LANDSCAPING UTILITY TRENCHING FOOTER TRENCHING TIGHT AREA EXCAVATION J Please enter my new | subscription to I sRappaJjannock JfeST^J Subscription rates bp mail: I Rappahannock...$19.00/yr. • Elsewhere in the U.S. .$24.00/yr. | NAME___- . I ADDRESS__ J CITY-.STATE_ZIP_ J Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: I RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Okt Address: New Address: The Rappahannock News (ISSN fa 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 21086 by Rappahannock News, 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 News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. Boston; extra patrol/welfare check. Route 707, Sperryville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville; info, gen.. Route 622, Washington; damage property/private, Route 663, Huntly; suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Washington. March 12: suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Washington; lost/missing dog, Town of Washington; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; stray dog, Main Street, Sperryville; civil problem, U.S. 522, Huntly; illegal dumping, U.S. 211, Washington; illegal dumping, Route 707, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray dog, Route 707, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 660, Chester Gap; harassing communication, Route 628, Washington; family Fights, Route 610, Chester Gap; lost/missing dog. Route 637, Flint Hill; discharge from vehicle or street, U.S. 211, Washington; larceny/from building, Route 666, Chester Gap. March 13: extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Washington; stray dog, Route 637, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; stray dog, Castleton; stranded motorist. Route 628, Washington; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; dog nuisance, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; family fights. Route 610, Chester Gap; info, gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray dog, Route 621, Woodville; stray dog, Route 1002, Sperryville; suspicious incident. Route 647, Flint Hill; suspicious incident, U.S. 522, Huntly; info, gen.. Town of Washington; civil problem. Route 642, Amissville; harassing communication, Route 628, Washington. March 14: stray dog, U.S. 211, Washington; fraud/insufficient funds check, U.S. 211, Washington; fraud/insufficient funds check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; family fights, Route 640, Amissville; info, gen., Route 621, Washington; driving under influence, Route 618, Castleton; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Washington; open door/window, U.S. 211, Washington; business, U.S. 522, Sperryville. March 15: traffic accident, U.S. 522, Huntly; public service, Piedmont Avenue, Washington; public service, Route 626, Castleton; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; funeral escort, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; driving under influence, Route 602, Sperryville; stray dog, U.S. 211, Washington; public service, U.S. 522, Sperryville; all other larceny, Route 612, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses. Route 231, Sperryville; suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Amissville; parking violation. Town , of Washington; stranded motorist, U.S. 211, Washington. March 16: stray livestock/horses, Route 729, Flint Hill; burglary/forced entry residence, Route 659, Flint Hill; animal emergency/response. Route 622, Castleton; info, gen.. Route 640, Amissville; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; dog nuisance, U.S. 211, Washington; simple assault. Route 622, Woodville; gas theft, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info, gen.. Route 674, Washington; gas theft, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen.. 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Ford rotary cutter 7 shank chisel plow Taylor-Way 2 bottom plow PTO driven manure spreader Portable head shoot, head gate, cattle racks tor a pickup One lot treated poles, HD-10 shaver post driver front or rear mounted, 2 sets of 6 12' steel eye beams 17 ft. long John Deere 6 ft. front blade 12 ft. chain drag Electric welder, Drill press, Portable worktable Shop Air Compressor, Industrial steam jenny 2 Floor Creepers, rotary ditcher 3 pi. hitch One lot metal roofing One set of front end loader forks Lola of other ml sc. Hama too numerous to mention. Note: Al announcements from the auction block take precedence over any advertisements or prior statements. Terms A Conditions: Payment on equipment on the day of sale by cash, certified funds, personal check with bank letter of guarantee, or other means acceptable to the auctioneer. Owned By Gary L Deal and Jerry Whitlock Bennett Realty & Auction Co. 14434 Germanna Highway ' Culpeper, Virginia 22701 • (540)825-4554 Lawrence K. Bennett, CAI (540) 825-2541 Lie. #551 Burglary at High School1 Still Under Investigation By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the burglary which took place at Rappahannock County High School during the Feb. 8-9 weekend. Major Rick MacWelch said that it has been determined that a total of $1748.80 in cash and checks was taken from the school that night. $685.40 was later recovered after it was found on school property, leaving $1063.40 still unaccounted for. Two neighbors in Washington obtained warrants last week against each other for curse and abuse. Lynn Sullivan obtained a warrant on William Bear last Wednesday, and Mr. Bear obtained a warrant on Ms. Sullivan the following day charging her with curse and abuse. A warrant for trespassing was obtained on March 6 for Anthony Edward Clanagan, 19, of Washington. Mr. Clanagan is charged with trespassing on the grounds of Rappahannock County High School on or about Feb. 9, 1997. According to Deputy Chris Williams of the Sheriff’s Office, it is'' against the law to be on school proper-:' ty after dark unless there is an event going on at the school. Joseph Abraham Clatterbuck, 47,'' of Front Royal, was arrested for ' assault and battery last Sunday. The complainant was Lelia Clark of Rock Mills. According to Major Mac Welch, ■ the 911 call came into the Sheriff’s^ Office with no one on the other end,: ■ but the line was open so the dispatch- '■> er could hear arguing and banging sounds on the other end. A trace was ‘ made of the call and Deputy Connie; Compton responded to the scene. Mr. Terry Leake of Sterling report- _ ed about $200 worth of paintball,; equipment missing from private prop- • erty in Old Hollow last Saturday. He >, told the Sheriff’s Office he was shooting paintballs in Old Hollow, left the • equipment on the property for a while, and when he returned about 600 paint- v balls, two vests, C02 tanks, and mis- ’ cellaneous other items were missing. - He reported that he saw a red pickup ~r truck with two males in the vicinity. L Personal Property Forms Out The Commissioner of Revenue’s Office announces that personnal property forms have been mailed and should be returned before May 1. Tax relief for the elderly applications are now being taken. They must be turned in before July 1. The Commissioner’s Office will be open for extended hours from March 17 through May 1. The hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call 6753513. ► Court From Page A-l she heard the Pullens discuss the reason they would give for the accident. She said that Elizabeth Pullen said they should say a deer ran in front of the car, and Melissa said they should say it was a rabbit. Judge Foley said that the Pullens had done something wrong civilly but not criminally. Melissa Pullen was found guilty of not wearing a seat belt and was Fined $25. Tommy Alexander Lightfoot, 20, of Culpeper, was in court to face charges of attempting to elude for leading Trooper M.C. Woodard on a high speed chase into Culpeper County which lasted about 30 minutes r and during which he reached speeds, up to 123 mph. The chase ended when Mr. ^ Lightfoot’s car ran into a ditch. He ran, . into a cornfield and Trooper Woodard chased him down and caught him. He.. • said that Mr. Lightfoot told him he was in a hurry to get to his mother’s house because he thought someone was trying to kill her. Trooper Woodard checked with Mr. Lightfoot’s mother^ and found this was not so. Judge Foley sentenced Mr. Lightfoot to six months in jail with two months to serve on the attempt to elude charge. Judge Foley told him that he not only endangered his life v and Trooper Woodard’s but probably the lives of others as well and told him; >. that he had better change unless he-" wanted to spend all his days in deten-i - tion centers wearing orange suits. Mr. Lightfoot was also found, guilty of driving on a suspended license and reckless driving. ,, 1 Get County Stickers Now County stickers are now on sale at the Treasurer’s Office and must be displayed on windshields by April 15. - Any questions regarding stickers may be answered by calling 6753334 or the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office at 675-3331. Major Rick MacWelch of the Sheriff’s Office said that starting on April 16 enforcement will begin to bring all citizens into compliance. He urges every county resident to have their sticker in place by April 15 because if caught without it, the fine is $25 plus court . -j costs of $29. The stickers cost $20 and the Treasurer’s Office is open from 8 : >• a.m. to 5 p.m. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan The newest addition to the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is this 1986 Pierce fire truck which the department recently purchased to replace the 1971 truck. New Fire Truck for Sperryville The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Dept, recently acquired a 1986 Pierce fire truck to replace a 1971 truck. Fire Chief Richie Burke said that the new truck has some features which the old one didn’t, and just the fact that it is newer makes it more efficient. The new one has an enclosed cab which can fit six firefighters. This is a definite improvement over riding on the outside of the truck, especially in really cold weather, when the firefighters would almost be too cold to work once they arrived on the scene of a fire. The new truck also has foam capa- > bilities, said Chief Burke. He said that I foam is used, usually in a three percent • solution with water, to fight fire which • is of a flammable nature, such as a ; ' gasoline spill. Water alone will not do J the job of putting out the fire on such • a fire. ) The truck was purchased from the \. McLean Fire Dept, for $80,000. A * new one like this truck would cost • $300,000 new, said Chief Burke. I SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. :

Wednesday, March 19, 1997 /\0 Mercantile Opens Its Doors Again on Gay Street By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer Imagine you’re out shopping — trying to find that perfect gift for the hard-to-shop-for person, you know, the one who has everything. Where can you go? Try Eve Willis’ newest venture — Gay St. Mercantile, Arts and Antiques. It’s located on Gay St. in Washington, Va. in the old merchantile building. Eve said she has always loved the old building, used as a mercantile in the 1700s, and has always felt there is a need for more antiques and local art here. She and her husband, Stu, opened Rare Finds, Gifts and Antiques in the fall of 1991. The business went very well but they had trouble getting enough antiques and local art in and the business leaned more toward gifts. It is now operated by their daughter, Michelle Adams. About a year ago they opened the Washington Antiques and Fine Arts Center. World reknowned artist Tanya Richey exhibits there, and the antiques are formal.lt also has a green house and Carol Miller has seasonal plants and cut flowers every week with related antique accessories. But, Eve wanted to do something a little different that would appeal to a wider range of people. Gay St. Mercantile carries primitive to high country antiques. “It’s all furniture that would go in a country home,” Eve said. The store also features the work of local landscape artist Geneva Welch, who has sold her work to such notable celebrities as Randy Travis and Robert Duvall. She works in watercolor and etchings, and also sells work through Faith Mountain catalogs. “Geneva was one of the first artists whose work my husband and I purchased when we moved back here,” Eve said. “She does primarily local landscapes and people love her work because it is so typical of the area and features animals and countryside.” Geneva said she’s probably best known for her cows and sheep. Kite Fly Benefit Being Planned An Earth Day Kite Fly benefit will be held at the Ben Venue Kite Festival in Flint Hill with a Saturday night dance party put on by Ben Venue Kite Festival, Inc. and the Piedmont Environmental Council. Slip Slop out of winter and Swing into spring! Join in on Saturday, March 29, 7 to 11 p.m. with seven jitterbug lessons given by Craig “Hutch” Hutchinson. Dance starts at 8 p.m. Enjoy big band and swing tunes spun by Swing Dance Meister Doug “The Gator” Levitas. Soft sole shoes please, no heels. The dance will be held at the Marshall Community Center, Marshall exit 28 off of Route 66 West. Keep right off exit. Go straight thru intersection. Community Center on the right. Please make checks payable to: Ben Venue Kite Festival, Inc. $8 in advance $10 at the door, per person. For more information call 6753444. A new ingredient, said Eve, is local cabinetmaker James Jennings who designs custom cabinets. “I do traditionally-styled cabinetry, such as built-in bookcases, and make them appear commonplace, as if they were built in to the original building or were built in an old home. They are very custom and very traditional.” “I try to build things that look as if they’ve been there for some time but afford modem coveniences and are affordable. It’s basically modem cabinetry with historically sensitive design. The reason I design them this way is because modem cabinetry is so jarring and visually out of place,” he said. James also said he loves working out of Gay St. Mercantile because the spaces siuts him so well because it is the style he favors — it has old counters and built-in cabinet space. He is interested in building step back cupboards and free standing cabinetry. Much of the charm of the Mercantile is due to the creative hand of Eve who is an interior designer. She worked in the field of residential and contract design for 30 years in upstate New York, down the East Coast into North Carolina, and even did some work in Holland. “You make life-long friends but there’s a lot more work to it than most would think. I want to have time to be a grandmother, that’s my first priority now,” she said. She has applied her considerable knowledge at Gay St. “The building is about 200 years old. I feel every building has its own personality that tells you what to do with it. I feel this one should have everything from farm tools to lanterns, furniture, upholstered fumtiure and art. Eventually we’d like to have art and antique shows and James’ work would fall right into that too. I’m a great believer in learning on the job,” she said. Stacy Horton supplies Eve with about 50 percent of her antiques. “He has grown up with them and loves them. He’s very prolific, it’s what he does with his life,” Eve said. The store also features a classic video rental room run by Joyce Kramer. It is chocked full of all the great old fav<frjge$/v ‘Treble think longer and harder now about purchases and want quality,” EVe said. “The building dictates what w61do. It needed somebody to love it.” ‘ Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan LaValley The Gay St. Mercantile, Arts and Antiques has been opened just about a month and is doing well says owner Eve Willis. It has something for everyone. The Increasing Problem With Cowbirds This is part two of a three-part series on Brown-headed Cowbirds/ Prairie birds often build domed nests on the ground and evolved methods of hiding nests so that cowbirds couldn’t find them. Cowbirds, in response, began watching females of other species; in that way they located nests. They also learned to time their visits when the intended victim was away from the nest. Recent studies have shown that in over 50 percent of cases, the cowbird removes an egg from a nest to be parasitized before laying her own egg. As settlers moved west they cut down the forests and created the kind of habitat in which cowbirds thrived. Brown-headed Cowbirds moved east at man moved west. Cowbirds also benefit from our modern manner of harvesting the grain on which cowbirds feed during the seasons when insects are not available. Machines, efficient as they are, allow for much waste. Cowbird flocks have increased with this abundance of winter food with the consequence that more and more females are searching out nests in which to lay their eggs. May own experience with the cowbird tells the story. When I was New To Area MacRae Associates, P.C. 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Finding bird nests to study, and later photograph, was my most pleasant and rewarding occupation. I had the time and learned the patience required to observe adult behavior when nesting. My behavior was a bit like that of a female cowbird. In those years I found no speckled cowbird eggs or hungry young. Beginning in the 1960’s cowbirds began appearing in the southeastern states more and more frequently. Until that time they had been considered a bird of the northeast. In winter enormous flocks of cowbirds are now found throughout the south. The hoards of blackbirds made up of cowbird relatives Redwinged Blackbirds and grackles and some not related, robins, are common. A number of years ago I purchased a book entitled Birds of Washington and Vicinity. I found the slim and worn volume in a used book store. The title included “...adjacent parts of Maryland and Vicinity.” The book was published in 1898 and it was a revelation for I am interested in the history of ornithology. The cowbird, Molothrus ater, is listed as “...a rare permanent resident.” In one hundred years the cowbird has gone from ‘rare’ to abundant. A troublesome fact when one considers that many species that migrate to the tropics and return to North America to nest are declining at an alarming rate; they are raising only cowbirds during their brief stay in our fields, hedgerow and forests. Back to the book on Washington (and Virginia) birds and a quote from the introduction by Frank M. Chapman, possibly America’s greatest ornithologist, prolific writer on birds, and founder of the American Museum of Natural History in New York. On the title page, he is quoted: “So I say to you, if you would reap the purest pleasures of youth, manhood, and old age, go to the birds and through them be brought within the ennobling influences of nature.” That is mighty fine advice. I would only add “and womanhood” to make it complete. 19th and early 20th century writers were prone to describe birds and their behavior in human terms. The cowbird is described in Birds of Washington and Vicinity as “...an acknowledged villain and has no standing in the bird world. English Sparrows, either because they are not aware of the customs of New World bird life....associate with him (cowbird) but no self-respecting American bird will be found in his company.” That is stating the situation in strong words. Today we speak and write in more objective scientific and ecological terminology though many of us still think in those terms of another era. . Drawing will be Saturday March 29th and you need not be present to win. The Basket is displayed in the window of Knakal's Bakery on Davis Street * To register to win, pick up cm entry form at any of the participating Downtown Merchants listed below. 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-&appafjannocfe jSetoa——Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValley, Managing Editor Ann Brown, Wanda Snead, Account Executives Cindy Mahan, Staff Writer/Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President J 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 JDL Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997 Editorial A Hearty Congratulations A very big round of applause is due all the Rappahannock County students who competed this last week in the Piedmont Regional Science Fair in Charlottesville. A standing ovation to the students who won honors in that competition: Chris Antony. Ryland Pace, Joshua Waddell, Lainie Morgan. Caleb Proper, Steven Clark, Dawn Andreoni and Bruce Flinchum. The quality and amount of work that went into their projects, not to mention the creativity, was evident when the local awards were given in February. It comes as no surprise that their efforts have not gone unrecognized at the regional level. Chris Antony and Ryland Pace are to be further congratulated on their eligibility for the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair which will be held April 12. To be eligible to compete at that level is an award in itself. Kudos to all the students who took part, their families, the winners and the teachers for a job extremely well done. Farmers Deserve Thanks In light of the fact that this week is Agriculture Week, it would be a good idea to take the time to thank those neighbors you may have who are farmers. ' - Farmers have made efforts for decades, even centuries, to preserve and protect the environment. After all, soil and water are the foundation for the business of farming so it is no wonder that the agricultural community is in the forefront of preserving and even improving our valuable, precious resources. Farmers are solving the problems of soil erosion, maintaining clean water supplies, runoff, and becoming more efficient through Best Management Practices. Farmers deserve our thanks, not only this week, but every day. So, if you see a farmer this week — say thanks! 30 Years Ago Thursday, March 16, 1967 4-H'ers of Rappahannock County displayed their skills achieved through club project work when demonstration contests were held Saturday. How much money will residents of Rappahannock County he con tributing to the Federal coffers on or before tax day, which is April 17th this year, in the form of personal income taxes? San Antonio, Tex. — Airman John H. Mallory, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Mallory of Amissville, has been selected for technical training at Sheppard AFB, Tex., as a U.S. Air Force aircraft maintenance specialist. 25 Years Ago Thursday. March 16, 1972 Potomac Edison Company has formally withdrawn its application for a special use permit for a proposed 138,000 volt powerline that would have extended from Riverton to Boston. An unidentified white man apparently set fire to several table cloths, a chair and cardboard box Friday evening in the dining room of Hampton Inn, located on Route 211 West of Washington. Rappahannock cattlemen have made a habit of producing the top performing bulls at the annual Performance Tested B.C.I.A. 10 Years Ago Thursday, March 19, 1987 By a unanimous . vote, the Washington Town Council last Wednesday passed a 2 1/2 percent restaurant and transient lodging tax, providing the town with a longsought source of revenue for a major overhaul of the town’s aging water system. Alexander Sharp, of Washington, was named to the board of directors of the Virginia State Horticultural Society at its annual meeting. On Saturday, April 11, a few fortunate people will have the opportunity to enjoy an elegant dinner party in one of the county’s lovely country homes. 1 THIS TRACK IS W TERRIBLE SHAPE/ Vw~3T-I—I i—i—r I RAPPAHANNOCK HIGH SCHOOL) '-;-r-1-\ LETS .LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE. NOBODY WILL DEFEAT US HERE / IwfiTm-' nm mu i -- - | SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL 5PORTS TEAMS Letters to the Editor Is NATO Expansion Necessary? To the Editor: Recently I sent a letter to Senators Robb and Warner asking them questions about a proposed expansion of NATO into East and Central European countries. For the most part, I don’t receive answers to my letters to elected officials and I don’t expect considered answers from our senators to my latest attempt to communicate. I can only suppose congressional nonresponsiveness is calculated to discourage voters from writing. We all need to study the issues involved in NATO expansion and try to form enlightened opinions. Such a course is especially difficult in a foreign policy case such as this one. It is, however, a necessity because a large military undertaking as the proposed NATO expansion calls for, estimated now at $35 billion over the next 12 years, is not only expensive but also dangerous. We must force the administration to tell us why it is needed, who decided that it is called for and how carefully the possible problems it will cause have been considered. What would happen if we put the money for war plans into plans for peace? I suspect that this is a new military budgets high and extract from the poor Eastern European nations monies to buy our military equipment. The billions estimated to carry out a new arms race scheme is probably not even accurate. Of course our government will try to persuade us it will be cheap. Old Dominion Politics By JOHN GOOLR1CK In bygone days of Virginia politics it was often the custom of the Democratic hierarchy to give “the nod” tp someone it favored in a battle for a party nomination. It was done in different ways. Perhaps, Harry Byrd Sr. conspicuously greeting a particular person at the Shad Planking. Maybe a kind word from on high. The idea was to send a message to the faithful without having to make an outright endorsement. Mills Godwin recalls those days since early in his political career he was a recipient of “the nod” and later a provider. Recently former Governor Godwin showed up at a Richmond fund raiser for GOP lieutenant governor aspirant John Hager and said that while he wasn’t taking sides in the nomination battle for that position that Hager was a long-time friend and a fine man wellqualified for high office. Despite Godwin’s professed neutrality, several who were there clearly recognized it as “the nod.” Said one, “He didn’t leave me with any doubt he’s for John Hager. And I think everyone else there had the same idea.” During a visit to Fredericksburg last week, Hager told me that he was grateful that Godwin as well as former Gov. Linwood Holton showed up at his campaign event. He said he valued his friendship with Godwin, but would not try to characterize Godwin’s presence or words of praise as an endorsement. Whatever the case, there seems to be a feeling among impartial observers that the Hager campaign, after a slow start, has picked up momentum since the first of the year and that the former American Tobacco Company executive is becoming wellpositioned in the race with rivals, T. Coleman Andrews Jr. of Fairfax and Del. Jay Katzen of Fauquier. Former state Republican official turned newspaperman, Mike Salster, sees the contest now as a “jump ball” between Hager and Andrews. Since Andrews is still raising more money—, much of it coming from Northern Virginia interests, i.e. big developers— Hager’s task won’t be easy. There are those who think the aim of the Northern Virginians is to elect two governors in a row from that region even though the first might be a Democrat and the second a Republican. Hager is keenly aware of Andrew’s potent regional connections, but believes he can remain competitive in all parts of the state. Those close to his campaign, though, say they would be happy to settle for 40 or more percent of the vote up north in the June primary, particularly since Hager has strong ties to the Richmond area, Southside and southwest Virginia. Thus a south-ofthe-Occoquan strategy seems to be emerging that would target Hager resources principally in those regions most friendly to Main Street Republican candidates in the past. Hager has exhibited boundless energy in repeatedly traveling the state with a “tripod” strategy of fund raisers preceded and followed by meetings with as many prospective voters as he can find and one-on-one interviews by reporters and broadcasters who can provide free media. He is skilled at stating his conservative philosophy succinctly and candidly. Both Andrews and Hager contend they would be of more value to prospective Republican gubernatorial nominee Jim Gilmore on the statewide ticket and both make persuasive arguments. 1 will deal in more depth with that subject in a later column. If “location, location and location” are the three essential factors in valuing real estate, then “turnout, turnout and turnout” are the three most critical factors in the primary election. * Hager thinks, as does most everyone else, it will be “miserably low,” and not approach last June’s showing in a senatorial primary. If that is the case, then all who can be persuaded to vote will wield power far beyond their numbers. That is why John Hager, a man used to fighting and winning uphill battles, is out there spreading his message seemingly undaunted by the challenge that a statewide race presents for anyone who attempts it. John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own. They are already likening it to an “anchor" ! 1 hope our citizens will take this new military undertaking seriously and write to the president and other elected officials seeking factual information. To the Editor: 1 read with dismay and disgust John Toler and Dan Lowrey’s article, Developments May Signal the End of Suburbia. “Neotraditionalism” “New Urbanism,” apply whatever euphemistic, developer oriented label you want to it and the fact remains the same. It is still low density, suburban sprawl. The first tenet of any development is need and not speculation. The natural changes of a community’s needs should be the driving force behind growth and not the speculative desires of a handful of developers. Let the needs for housing and retail arise and the community will fill those needs. Don’t let developers dictate the needs DIANA W. BIRD Washington Let's Face It, Sprawl Is of a community, especially outsiders who are not effected by the changes they force upon a community. Any development doesn’t happen in a vacuum. The effects are widespread and the bottom line should always be quality of life and not profit. This article is inaccurate and incomplete by portraying these “new” developments as something beneficial, in demand, and radically different from other developments. Sprawl is sprawl and with open countryside an ever decreasing rarity the focus should be on conserving these open spaces for the benefit of all. JOHN KIRCHNER Woodville It Might Be Quaint, It's Not Pretty To the Editor: ^ In response to a series of articles in The Rappahannock News about the virtues of Quaint Development, I would like to respond by saying that you can put lipstick on a hog but that doesn’t make him pretty. MIKE MASSIE ’ . Washington Rappahannock News Stall Pholu/Cindy Mahan The Hazel River at the intersection of Routes 707 and 604 near Slate Mills is a pretty sight at any time of year.

V Spring Sports Schedules Varsity Baseball/Softball Date Monday, March 17 Friday, March 21 Tuesday, March 25 Thursday, March 27 Tuesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 2 Monday, April 7 Thursday, April 10 Tuesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 16 Friday, April 18 Monday, April 21 Tuesday, April 22 Friday, April 25 Monday, April 28 Monday, April 28 Friday, May 2 Monday, May 5 Tuesday, May 6 Saturday, May 10 Monday-Friday (May 12-May 16) Opponents William Monroe Page County Madison Luray Strasburg Stonewall Jackson Luray Page County Brentsville Strasburg George Mason Madison Manassas Park Brentsville Stonewall Jackson Stonewall Jackson Manassas Park Madison George Mason TBA BB/SB Distric Play Place Home Away Home Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Home Home Away Away Away’ Home Home Away TBA Varsity Baseball Coach — Don Hackney Assistant Coach — Gary Settle Varsity Softball Coach — Carl Payne Assistant Coach — Rhonda Jenkins JV Softball/Baseball Date Opponents Place Friday, March 21 Page County Home Thursday, March 27 Luray Away Friday, April 4 Highland Away Monday, April 7 Luray Home Wednesday, April 9 Manassas Park Home Thursday, April 10 Page County Away Friday, April 11 Madison Home Tuesday, April 15 Brentsville Home Thursday, April 17 Manassas Park Away Tuesday, April 22 Manassas Park Home Friday, April 25 Madison Away Friday, May 2 Manassas Park Home Monday, May 5 Brentsville Away Thursday, May 8 Emmanuel Christian Home JV Baseball Coach — Jason Gochenour JV Softball Coach — Linda Dennis Date Monday, March 24 Friday, April 4 Tuesday, April 8 Thursday, April 10 Tuesday, April 15 Tuesday, April 22 Thursday, April 24 Monday, April 28 Tuesday, April 29 Thursday, May 1 Tuesday, May 6 Thursday, May 8 Friday, May 16 Varsity Soccer Opponents Stonewall Jackson Stonewall Jackson Quantico Madison Quantico Central Brentsville Madison Clarke Central Brentsville Clarke County District Soccer Varsity Soccer Coach — Christy Sander JV Soccer Date Wednesday, March 19 Monday, March 24 Wednesday, April 9 Wednesday, April 16 Wednesday, April 23 Monday, April 28 Thursday, May 8 Opponents Fauquier High Orange High School St. Lukes St. Lukes Clarke High School Orange High School Clarke High School Place Away Home Home Away Away Away Home Home Home Home Away Away Away Place Away Home Home Home Home Away Away JV Soccer Coach — Mark Pace Girls’ and Boys’ Track Date Opponents Place Wednesday, March 19 Page County Away Wednesday, March 26 Clarke County Away Wednesday, April 9 Page County Away Thursday, April 10 Page County Away Wednesday, April 16 Manassas Park Away Monday, April 21 Madison Away Wednesday, May 7 District Track at Manassas Park Track Coach — Dave van de Graaff Assistant Coach — James Roszak Ramey Qualifies for Boston Marathon By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Marie Ramey finished tenth overall in the B & A Trail Marathon on March 9, out of a field of 238 runners. This was the second marathon he has ever run, the first one being 18 years ago. The 43-year-old runner from Slate Mills came in first in his age group, and with his finishing time of 3 hours and 3 minutes, he qualified to compete in the 1998 Boston Marathon. To qualify, runners needed a time of 3 hours and 20 minutes or less. The master’s record (for runners over 40) for that course is 2 hours and 59 minutes, so Mr. Ramey didn’t miss it by much. He thought that he might have a shot at the course record, but when his time stood at 2 hours and 20 minutes, after the first 20 miles of the marathon, he didn’t think he could break the record. The race, named B & A for Baltimore and Annapolis, took place on a paved bike path which used to be a train track. It is part of the rails to trails program, said Mr. Ramey. The race took place between Sevema Park and Glen Bumie, Maryland. r His whole family — wife Karen and three sons, attended the marathon to photograph him and keep up with his progress by driving to different vantage points along the race course. Though there are water stops along the course, they also provided him with extra water because he said he can become easily dehydrated. Mr. Ramey cross-trained for the marathon; he is primarily a biathlete, a sport which combines running and bicycling. He believes that by combining the two sports, injuries are reduced and the athlete stays more interested. For the marathon, however, he began training in November and ran 440 miles in preparation for the race. He participates in races associated with the Tri-Athlantic Biathlon which take place in this part of the country. A typical race would consist of a 3- mile run, a 25-mile bike ride, followed by another 3-mile run. Last year he participated in 11 biathlons. On Aug. 24 he will compete in a biathlon in Culpeper which is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. a Sports are a big part of the Ramey family. All three sons — Daniel, 15, Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Mark Ramey recently qualified for the Boston Marathon. Winter Sports Week Held At Wakefield Over half of Wakefield’s student body, along with parents, teachers, and friends, participated in Wakefield’s 17th annual Winter Sports Week this past month. The group of approximately 200 skiers, placed in classes ranging from beginner to advanced, went to Whitetail Ski Resort in Mereersburg, Pa. The week of skiing and instruction also included NASTAR ski racing. Technique and Speed skiing competitions. Trophies and medals were awarded to competitors at the Winter Sports Banquet the final evening of the program. Winners of the Students’ Cup for Overall Best Time were siblings Brooke (Grade 6) and Mike (Grade 11) Casey of Warrenton. See Wakefield, Page A-6 Batter Up! 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The Evolving Beyer: A Look at the Man, Now and Then By ESTHER and FRANKLIN SCHMIDT Rappahannock News Contributing Writers (In the winter of 1990, Franklin and Esther Schmidt spent three days with newly elected Lt. Governor Don Beyer preparing a story about him for Virginia Country Magazine. Last week, they were with him when he closed out the Virginia Senate for his last time. He ends his tenure of eight years as the Senate’s presiding officer. The following piece notes some of the changes, the contrasts in his perceptions between now and then, and the impact, eight years as Lt. Governor might have had on Don Beyer.) On Saturday, Feb. 22, Lieutenant Governor Donald S. Beyer Jr. stood before the Virginia Senate presiding r over the dicey issue of nominating and electing a State Supreme Court Justice. This was to be the last time he would preside over this body. After two terms as the crown prince of Virginia’s Democratic Party, and President of the Virginia Senate, he is now officially announcing his candidacy for Governor of Virginia. Beyer will swing easily from the contentious Senate scene to a tough campaign schedule without skipping a beat — but that is the consummate high energy Beyer. That hasn’t change; he loves campaigning. When first elected eight years ago, it was by a slim margin, due at least in part to rigorous and innately skilled campaigning. He upset a popular and favored Republican in a win that sur prised everyone but Beyer. Four years ago, during the midst of the Republican sweep, Beyer hung tight, campaigned with vigor and won the only Democratic executive office. Eight years ago, his campaign speeches referred often to political philosophy, with extensive quotes from essayists, historical memoirs and amorphic visionaries; now he is the pragmatist, defining his approaches, speeches and goals by hard knock lessons in personal experience and political savvy. Today he talks more about the concrete value in meeting with Rotary Clubs than referring to obscure quotes by Parliamantarian Disraeli. As this year’s legislature closed, long time Senators who eight years GREAT PRICES ON SPRING FASHIONS DOCKERS* SHIRTS AND PANTS. Shirts in M-L-XL-XXL, 32.99-39.99. Twill or denim pants, 29.99-39.99 y 4*99-99.99 men's SPORTCOATS. Year-round sportcoats and blazers in Solids and fancy patterns. Assortments may vary by store. 1 9m99 SOLID CHAMBRAY SHIRT BY CACTUS. Available in your choice of several fashion Colors. Men’s sizes M-L-XL Colors vary by store. LIGHTWEIGHT OUTERWEAR. Versatile year-round jackets in a variety of colors and lightweight fabrics. 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ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER » WARRENTON, VA « (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 ago viewed Don Beyer as an upstart Volvo dealer springing into power out of a political nowhere, today changed their attitude. That first year, watching them watch Beyer conduct the Senate, you could see smirks on the faces of tenured members much aware that the Neophyte had not yet won his stripes. No longer. He now runs the Senate with authority and assurance. Now he’s got more than idealism, he’s got power and knows how to us it. As the states number one Democrat, he has broken 50 tie votes, successfully promoted legislation on crime, education and small business empowerment. During the last hectic days of this session, he assessed and competently dealt with a maze of confusing amendments within motions, addending other motions from the floor, that would have turned catatonic any other students of Robert’s Rules. He breaks stride, Steps down from hi President’s podium, to confer with Senators who seek his leadership. In 1990, Beyer, during an interview towards the end of the first legislative session, stated: ‘There are probably no watershed issues for a Lieutenant Governor...but...for every politician there are non negotiable issues about which he or she feels so strongly that they would have to walk away from office sooner than compromise their positions...” I Today, he knows better, saying, “I’ve evolved. I haven’t seen a situation where one would have to resign rather than fight. In fact, I have my criticism of Senator Bradley from New Jersey who said ‘the system is broken, therefore I quit.’ When we’re dissatisfied with the outcomes of the system, we have to work even to harder to fix it.” He knew, for example, that the nomination of the first AfricanAmerican on Virginia’s Supreme Court was an uphill fight (verified by the refusal of every Senate Republican to even cast a vote on the^nomination). Beyer believed his party’s nominee to be “a great jurist with impeccable credentials.” Despite the failure of her nomination, he was satisfied that at least the door is now opened; he doesn’t see it as a defeat, but as a first step. In 1990, being personally affable was political leverage to Don Beyer; in 1997, he doesn’t eschew personal popularity — but he’s more focused, more politically goal oriented and appears to put personal success in the back seat to driving legislative agendas. He suggests that “If you want fame, you should go to Hollywood or practice harder on the basketball court,” and that “former governors are barely recognized on the street.” Fact is, this year Beyer was the driving force behind 26 pieces of legislation, 25 of which passed, and he has presided over more Senate sessions than any other Lt. Governor in the history of the Commonwealth. That he’s likable through this highly motivated effort speaks more to innate personality characteristics than selfconscious charisma. While there is not politician alive who doesn’t make education his or her top goal, Beyer has specific and, in his view, imperative, commitments to public education, that with sound legislation he believes, will improve education while lowering the crime rate. Given a chance, Beyer is quick to spout the statistics that prove his view of public education. “Virginia has a 25 percent high school dropout rate, one in four kids never finishes high school. These are the kids we send to prison; 80 percent of Virginia’s prison population never finished high school. If you get a high school diploma, it is almost a guarantee you won’t go to prison.” He is not concerned that his interest in prisoners will be perceived as soft on crime. “I think Virginians are too smart, too sophisticated to fall for the “soft on crime labels.” I don’t want to let any bad people of our of jail. I created two strikes and you’re out for sex offenders. Last year my legislation created the presumption of no bail for child molesters, for rapists and for other violent offenders. And I created the sex offender registry. “But you don’t have to be soft on crime to be smart on crime, which to me begins with doing everything we can to stem the tide of teen-age pregnancy and teen-age births in Virginia. Last year 25,000 babies were bom to unwed teen-agers. And they’re going to be the next generation of kids in prison, the next generation of kids who are teen-age mothers.” This, he believes, is cause and effect practicality, not merely pro family rhetoric. Ask him about personal agendas, these are the kinds of answers one gets. Far cry from the 1989 Beyer who was learning the ropes, the 1989 Beyer Lt. Gov. Don Beyer who was imbued with his party’s political philosophy but needed a handle on specifics, and the 1990 Beyer who was exhilarated by his first Hurray, and then experienced “Post Partum” type depression when the campaigning was over. The day before the close of this year’s legislative session, The Richmond Times Dispatch ran a front page picture of Beyer with his hands covering his face in exhaustion. This year’s session has been arduous, and a grueling campaign is days away. He and his staff laugh at the picture “It did nothing to help my face recognition.” The campaign is beginning. This year his temples are grayer, his staff bigger and his time is at a greater premium. But he still spent 15 minutes during the Senate recess talking to endless numbers of visiting high school kids who crowded around him as he stepped off the Senate floor. “Didn’t you get my autograph earlier today? O, this if for your friend...” His memory is more than photogenic, it’s an electronic data bank where faces, names and issues are instantly retrievable. If Don Beyer wins this year’s gubernatorial election it will not only be because he is still likable. He believes that the electorate is persuadable to seeing specific ideas his way. Enough idealism remains: “If the message is right, if I speak from theJreart with as much wisdom as I can muster, I can reach people.” Senior Center Open Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Building owner William Carrigan talks with Sheriff Gary Settle at the grand opening at the Senior Citizens’ Center on Mt. Salem Ave. in Washington last Saturday. ► Wakefield From Page A-5 The Students’ Cup for Overall Best Technique went to Jennings Camey (Grade 12) of Woodville and Julia Baumann (Grade 9) of Summit Point, WV. Both the Adults’ Cup for Overall Best Time and the Cup for Overall Best Technique were won by Susan Yung of Warrenton and John Costello of Front Royal. The student winners in their division of this year’s ski awards were (by county) the following: Julia Baumgardner of Washington, Level 2/3: Most Improved Spencer Baumgardner of -f m Subscribe to the Rappahannock Haora. Call B75-3338. Washington, Level 5: Silver NASTAR Jennings Carney of Woodville, Level 8: 1st Technique Lain Carney of Woodville, Level 8: 2nd Time, 2nd Technique, Silver NASTAR Van DeBergh of Washington, Level 6: 2nd Time, Silver NASTAR Jamie Harris of Castleton, Level 8: 3rd Time, Silver NASTAR Kate Matthews of Amissville, Level 2/3: 3rd Time Colin Nichols of Washington, Level 5: 2nd Time, Silver NASTAR Gus Parrish of Washington, Level 4: Gold NASTAR Max Parrish of Washington, Snowboard Advanced Beginners: 3rd Time, 1st Technique, Bronze NASTAR Ned Parrish of Washington, Level 6: 1st Time, 1st Technique, Silver NASTAR Sam Parrish of Washington, Level 5: 3rd Technique, Silver NASTAR Teresa Duke of Washington, Level 8: 2nd Technique Laura Matthews of Amissville, Level 5: 1 st Time, 3rd Technique, Silver NASTAR Rob Parrish of Washington, Level 6/7: 3rd Time, Silver NASTAR. Paratore Receives Honors Lori Paratore has again received the honor of being named to the president’s list at Chowan College in North Carolina. Lori earned a perfect 4.0 G.P.A. for the fall semester. Lori is a senior at Chowan, majoring in elementary education. She is a 1993 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. Based on recommendations sub^ mitted by faculty and staff, the Chowan Honors Committee selected Lori as one of 30 students to appear in the 1997 issue of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Lori completed her fourth year as a college volleyball player, her second year as captain of the team. She was given a special award at Chowan’s athletic banquet. - Lori is the daughter of Paul and Melbry Paratore of Amissville.

Agriculture Helping To Preserve the Environment By J. CAKLION COURTER III Commissioner, VFASC Farmers need lots of things to produce their crops — seed, machinery, water, fertilizer, soil, tools, sunshine. Common sense tells you that in order to have the best results, you need to workty seed; choose sturdy, hardworking machinery it in top condition. Clean it, with the best ingredients. Buy high quali fuel it, lubricate it, rotate it, sharpen it — whatever is necessary to keep the performance at its best, most efficient and most productive for as long as possible. The approach does-not change much when you come to the inputs that nature provides. Water, soil and air are ours on loan. But they don’t come with warranties or guarantees. Their only extended service contract is the one with us, the users. As major users of our natural resources, farmers have even more of a stake in maintaining their long term quality. Again, it’s just plain common sense. To get the best, we need to use the best and use it in such a way that it will be around for a long time. Farmers can’t cure all environmental ills, but with care, thoughtful planning, research, experience and yes, common sense, they are conserving and protecting our natural resources. Several areas offer the greatest op’portunities: eliminating excess consumption; making use of new technology; preserving the natural state; and finding ways to make use of agricultural waste products. It’s always been a guiding principle: don’t use more of anything than you really need. This idea applies to pesticide, fertilizer, water, machinery and even human effort. Today Best Management Practices put that principle into practice by guiding farmers to fertilize according to the need indicated by soil tests, which take into consideration the effect of nutrient carryover from previous applications. Minimum-till and no-till systems are another way to cut down on energy and labor costs by reducing or eliminating what used to be considered a planting basic — turning over the soil. There are definite advantages to leaving the surface of a field relatively undisturbed: reduction in the runoff plus greater infiltration of water and nutrients to the subsoil where they are needed. In addition, less effort is required by the farmer. Computers are also providing a valuable service to farmers and the natural resources they are trying to preserve. New technology, known as precision farming, now lets producers leam more about their fields than ever before. By means of signals from global positioning satellites, maps can be developed which show the variations in yields throughout a field.., Identifying.what causes the variations allows farmers to remedy any problems by deciding exactly how much fertilizer or pesticide or seed to use the maximize crop results. Computers can also calculate the proper diet for each cow in a dairy herd; can maintain accurate records so farmers have the right materials on hand when they are needed; and help provide an accurate economic forecast based on current costs, quantities and conditions. All this helps sa've time and energy and helps ensure accuracy and eliminate waste. Computers can even control the- proper flow of a drip irrigation system and maintain the correct temperature in a greenhouse, which keep water and energy use down. Preserving our natural resources means, among other things, solving the problem of soil erosion and maintaining clean water supplies. When soil is disturbed by wind or rain, it can blow away or wash away unless steps are taken to keep it in place. Contour farming — planting crops around a hillside instead of up and down — is one method. Another is planting windbreaks, which are rows of trees and hedges designed to reduce the causes or erosion. Currently more than 170,000 miles of windbreaks have been planted, with positive results. The use of grass waterways allows water to flow naturally from crops without taking the soil along for the ride. Using terraces, channels and drainage ditches also helps keep water where it need to go. Erosion and runoff can be creatly reduced by keeping critical areas planted with a vegetative cover. The same is true for crop land when it is not in use. Also, grazing livestock for only a limited amount of time in any one block of pasture keeps the forage in the active growth stage and provides optimum grazing as well as erosion protection. In a more critical situation, a farmer may sometimes decide that the best solution for highly erodible crop or pasture land is reforestation — letting the area return to a more natur Profile of a Farmer Virginia Farms and Farmers: • The typical Virginia farmer is 56 years old. • About ten percent of Virginia farmers are female. • The average farm size is 179 acres and has assets worth $363,000. • Farm debt is $41,500 per farm. • Farm production expenses average $120 a day, seven days a week. • After paying production expenses, the Virginia farmer nets about $11,000 a year. • An acre of the family farm is worth an average of $1,338. • There were more than twice as many farms in Virginia in 1960. • Average Cash receipts of farm marketing were $47,000 in 1995. Broilers lead all commodities in cash receipts. • The agricultural system in Virginia accounts for 7.6 percent of the gross state product and accounts for 14.8 percent of all jobs in Virginia. • Farms cover 8.6 million acres, or 34 percent of Virginia’s^ total land area. • In 1992 the agricultural system generated $25.2 billion in sales in almost every sector of the state’s economy. United States Farms and Farmers: • There are nearly two million farmers and ranchers in the United States. • More than 15 percent of the U.S. population is employed in farm or farm-related jobs. • Farmland accounts for 42 percent of the total land^area in the U.S. The average farm/size is 491 acres. V J • The tOp-fa® agricultural commodities are: cattle and calves, dairy products, com, soybeans and hogs. • In the 1960s, one farmer, supplied food for 25.8 people; today, one farmer supplies 129 people. • U.S. farmers provide 42.7 percent of the world’s production of soybeans and 34.4 percent of the world’s production of com. al state. ( Here’s a question for you. Is it a problem or an opportunity? Animal waste, that is. Well, manure is really both. Yes, it can be a source of pollution when it’s not managed properly, but today it also has many valuable uses. Applying manure to fields helps replace nutrients in the soil. Spreading broiler litter on an unreclaimed strip mine brought it back to life with flourishing grass and trees. Dried animal waste is now gaining favor among organic gardeners and farmers as a potting medium or soil component. Pesticides are another necessary part of farming but they too are changing to meet environmental needs. By using a system called integrated pest management, farmers base pesticide use on actual need as determined by .close examination of the crops in question. Only when the pests reach threshold levels are pesticides used. Another innovation is the pesticides themselves. Today they are formulated to be more efficient so less is needed to do an effective job. Ancl sometimes the best pesticide is not another chemical but activity another pest. For instance, researchers are studying the use of the stink bug to combat the potato beetle; the stink bug eats the larvae and eggs of the beetle. The environment is also benefiting from the use of renewable and biodegradable agricultural products as replacements for many common items. You can definitely count on agriculture in the march to a cleaner environment. Pesticide Disposal Program On The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has targeted 20 localities for inclusion in this year’s pesticide disposal program. Among those is Washington. The program is designed to assist agricultural producers, pesticide dealers, and pest control firms with the proper disposal of unusable, unwanted, outdated or banned pesticides. Now in its seventh year of operation, the disposal program is a cooperative effort of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Virginia Pesticide Control Board, the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services, Virginia \ • Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Commercial and private pesticide applicators in the selected localities who want to participate in the program must contact their local Extension Agent of the Office of Pesticide See Pest, Page A-8 Bankrupt? Repossession? Bad Credit? Shaky Credit? No Credit? NO MONEY * DOWN! * Credit Approval Center (Second Chance Auto Finance Experts) New/Used Cars-Trucks-Vans 1-800-635-0730 Call Today All Applications Accepted PLANT HOLLAND'S SUMMER FLOWERING J BULBS NOW! Treat yourself to a beautiful Summer with the finest quality imported bulbs. Wide variety available for a beautiful garden all Summer: Gladiolus, Dahlias, Begonias and many others. • Easy-to-plant • Sure-tobloom • Finest quality Imported bulbs. n Choose from our wide variety of the finest quality imported Holland bulbs. These easy-to-plant Summer flowering bulbs will give you exquisite shapes and colors to enjoy all Summer long. RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 j Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan These cows at Manor Farm stop eating to pose for a group shot. The farm, which is located in Washington, Va., is owned by Monira Rifaat. Test Your Ag Knowledge Older students and adults can test their knowledge of agriculture with the following quiz. The answers follow at the bottom. . The following questions relate to agriculture in the United States. 1. How much beef does the U.S. produce for the world? a. 20 percent b. 25 percent c. 15 percent 2. In 1850, each American farmer produced enough food to feed five people. How many people does each farmer feed today? a. 128 b. 71 c. 33 3. Which crop has the most uses in the United States? a. cotton b. peanuts c. soybeans 4. How many pounds of fruit do Americans eat each year? a. 173 per person b. 264 per person c. 58 per person 5. Americans eat more of this food than any other country in the world. a. ice cream. > b. pizza c. popcorn The remaining questions relate to agriculture in Virginia. 6. How old is the typj^al Virginia Farmer? a. 56 b. 49 „ c. 62 l 7. What percentage of Virginia Farmers are women? a. 5% b. 10% c. 20% 8. How large is the average farm in Virginia? a. 255 acres b. 179 acres c. 850 acres 9. What percentage of jobs in Virginia are created by the agriculture system? a. 7.4% b. 11.3% c. 14.8% 10. 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School Budget Focused Toward Student Performance By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Sian Writer At the school board meeting on March 11, Dr. Gangel said that everything in the budget is focussed toward student performance. He said he agrees with the governor raising the standards (by requiring more testing) but that we would be fooling ourselves if we thought it would not cost money. Board member Bryant Lee said that the schools need a lot but that we must keep in mind that the taxpayers will have to foot the bill. Several new budget priorities were discussed, and many of them are legal requirements to fulfill current and new standards of accreditation (SOA) and special ed requirements. The increase to fulfill a current SOA legal requirement is $6,522.51 for a part-time guidance counselor at RCES. To fulfill new SOA requirements, a total of $210,600.26 includes $26,512.59 for an extended day program at RCES (3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. two days a week for 5th and 6th grade math and reading) and $3,014.20 for LPT Remedial summer school at RCES. Both of these are required reading remediation budget items. Also included, to meet accountability needs, is $34,855.91 for a social studies teacher at RCHS (a defacto mandate), $14,634.43 each for three remedial aides at RCES, $34,855.91 each for a 5th grade teacher and a 7th grade teacher, and $32,602.45 for an additional three day curriculum inservice for teachers. Four legal requirements for special education total $99,603.29. They include two special ed aides (to replace a teacher hired in 1997) for $29,268.86; one special ed aide to be hired in the fall of 1997 for $14,634.43; a special ed professional services increase of $43,700 (this is for occupational and physical therapy which is required by law); and $12,000 to send one child to a regional special ed program. Helen Williams, Director of Pupil Personnel, discussed special education projections regarding kids that will be going from the elementary school to the high school next year. She said a new classroom will be needed at the high school, as eight children are expected to be moving to a self-contained classroom at the high school in the fall. Students in a self-contained classroom spend 50 percent or more of their classroom time in special education and can have a maximum of eight students per teacher (or 10 students if they also have an aide). However, it has been the superintendent’s policy to not hire a special ed teacher until they are sure that the students will be attending. Mrs. Williams provided members of the board with comparison figures regarding costs associated with regular versus special ed and resource (students who spend less than 50 percent of their time in special education). In grades K through. 3, the average cost per student for those in a self-contained class is $7351.31 in one classroom and $6238.18 in the second; in the resource class that figure is $2566.62. The averages for the regular classrooms range from $1278.24 to $2615.04 per student. These figures include the teacher’s salary and benefits, and aide salary and benefits. The board requested that $60,000 be put in the budget to repair the roof over the commons area at the high school. Ralph Fitzwater, a consultant who looked at the roof, said that a heavy snow could cause real problems with the roof. Dennis Wingfield said that he could not see any frills in the budget and that the Board of Supervisors will have to take a stand on the budget. Dr. Gangel announced that Blue Cross Blue Shield had given stock to former members and that the school board was eligible to receive the stock. They received 9001 shares of Class A stock that was worth $18.50 each at closing of the stock exchange on March 7. The stock cannot be sold for six months, however. One-half of it must go into capital, maintenance or debt service and the other half in health care. Four members of the senior class at Rappahannock County High School told the school board members about their senior class ski trip. Mary Beth Williams, Jonathan Heddleston, Rob Reeve and Jenny Bowen each stood up in tum and told the members what they learned at Seven Springs, the ski resort. They then showed a short video of several of them skiing, and thanked the board for making it possible for them to go on their trip. Teacher Liz Blubaugh, a board member of RCEA, asked the board to approve a leave policy that does not add any more days to the policy but makes it fnore flexible. She said that matter had been tabled since last September and said that passage of it would show the board’s appreciation for teachers. Dr. Gangel recommended tabling the issue until the board could look at it and said a decision could be made at the next board meeting. The roof at the elementary school, which cost $65,000, still leaks, said Dr. Gangel. He said that he has held back payment for the roof until it is fixed and inspected. Also, he said the windows in the new addition at the elementary school were installed backwards and they leak. He believes that legal action will have to be taken in order to get them fixed but recommended that the contractor be asked to come and talk to the school board members. Dr. Gangel said that the budget must be passed to the county Board of Supervisors by April 1, and the board will be having work sessions until then. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the budget at 7 p.m. on April 28 at RCHS. From Page A-7 ► Pest Services (804) 371-0152 to indicate their interest and to complete a survey sheet on the amounts and types of pesticides for disposal. The program is open to anyone who uses pesticides commercially for farms, nurseries, greenhouses, lawn care companies, pest control firms or pesticide dealers. This project is not intended for the disposal of household pesticides held by private citizens. The tentative collection dates are during September and October 1997. The contractor will visit each storage site and package the pesticides for transport and disposal at EPA-licensed sites out of state. Participants do not need to be present during the actual collection no materials. The program, which is funded by the Virginia Pesticide Control Board, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Virginia Department of conservation and Recreation, is free to participants. Earlier disposal projects eliminated nearly 517,000 pounds of pesticides in 63 localities. Dan Schweitzer, project coordinator, estimates this year’s project will dispose of more than 30,000 pounds of pesticides — including DDT, lead arsenate, dieldrin, and 2,4,5-T. For more information, contract project coordinator Dan Schweitzer, Office of Pesticide Services, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, (804) 371 - 0152. Bingham Graduates Ellis Dean Bingham III received a Juris Doctor degree from Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., during fall com mencement Dec. 14. Mr. Bingham is the son of Col. and Mrs. Ellis D. Bingham of Amissville. ► Haymount From Page A-l Estie Thomas, natural resource planner for the Chesapeake Bay .Foundation, said Haymount was the right idea, but in the wrong place. The main complaint from many local residents was that the massive development would ultimately sap county resources and lead to higher taxes. Haymount would add another 10,000 residents to Caroline County. Finchum said projections indicate that Haymount will be a financial liability to the county for about 10 years. But Caroline planners expect the project to succeed and begin to produce positive revenue for the county after about 12 years. Implications For Fauquier Fauquier officials are currently developing a fiscal impact model of their own to assess the financial impact of large-scale developments. 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Still, dissenters say that studies show Americans prefer low-density suburban living. ► Board From Page A-l Shultz being named to the Board of Assessors and Piedmont District Representative Pete Estes moved to second the motion. Mr. Massie said, “Let’s make sure we dot all our ‘I’s’ and cross all our T’s’ because we want to make sure everything is done properly.” The accounts were approved as presented with the addition of some bills for next month which need to be sent out to avoid incurring a finance charge. Mr. McCarthy said it is sometimes necessary to do this when bills fall in between meetings. Mr. McCarthy also annoifhced to the Board that the County closed on the Anderson property purchase on March 12. However, they have not reached any further agreement on the purchase by the County of the Fletcher property. Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE . V T-.es..' 30on" Every Montn ^ acc:cr ;o o-* -ecu a- sa es on ;~e 2'Tuescr.y of eacn tromo j*-e w; i nave a . State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale-Consignments Welcome. For further ^formation/rail 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt 55 r ► Town From Page A-l by the cutoff date of April 11. Mr. Tompkins said that one of the big issues during the town’s July 4th celebration will be parking, as the lot normally used on Main St. next to the Health Dept, is being used by The Inn for a construction staging area and will be unavailable. The 1997 Town of Washington Bank Franchise Tax Ordinance was adopted unanimously. The town will receive about $ 10,000 as a result of the ordinance. Council member Steve Critzer discussed a water system upgrade. In an effort to make the water system dependable, he said the town was looking at spending $15,000 for a generator, and that a used one with anything under 5000 hours on it would be acceptable.He said that razing the well house and making the backup well able to be utilized would have the highest priority. The Council agreed to advertise a joint public hearing with the Town Planning Commission for the next meeting to look at ordinance definitions. In public forum, Nina Norman, who works with a program for at-risk youth called EDGE, sponsored by the Dept, of Social Services, said she wondered if the Council would consider allowing her group to use the Town Hall Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 for group activities and counselling. She explained that she is just beginning to explore possible places for the group to meet, as they now meet at the elementary school and there is a confidentiality problem having it there. Council members discussed it and questioned whether they would want to commit to having the Town Hall being used so much. Mayor Willis said that he was concerned about committing to so many hours and that he felt the use went beyond what they were thinking of for the use of the Town Hall. Mr. Gooch said he thought it was something worthy of consideration and that it would be nice to give something back to the community. The Council promised to think about it further and discuss it again at the next meeting. Diana Bird, saying that she was acting totally on her own, asked the Council if they might consider exhibiting paintings of Robin Purnell’s at the Town Hall while she is in Khazakstan for three years beginning this summer. She explained that Mrs. Purnell did i PermaTreal PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years (540) 829-0000 BED LINER SALE!! Under-rail (installed) $139°° Over-rail (installed) $149°° ^ Bodyguard and Street Neat Liners. - Ask Salesman about $29 Bed Mats SHELLY'S TRUCK CAPS, INC. 1-800-813-0294 Closed Sundays 4 miles North of I-66 Exit #6. 50 min. from Leesburg or Manassas. From Rt. 50 take Rt 340 South, approximately 6 miles on Rtfit From Rt 7 take Rl 340 South 12 miles. not want to take the paintings with her overseas, and agreed that the paintings would need to be insured. Mr. Tompkins said that he thinks that Mrs. Purnell is a great artist, but that he was concerned about the potential for the Council becoming embroiled in a brouhaha about what other artists might get to hang their pictures in the Town Hall. Jenks Hobson said he thought it would be nice to have the work pf local artists in the Town Hall. Others expressed concern about temperature changes and lighting affecting the paintings. Mrs. Bird said she will look into any problems that might be associated with the paintings and contact the Council later. ► Kitchen From Page A-l property except for wood debris which is in two piles. “It is close to being in compliance,” he said. Mr. Kitchen testified that he would be using the wood as fuel for his woodstove and would use other pieces for construction of an equipment shed. He acknowledged that the construction debris had been on his property since September, and had applied for a building permit for the shed over a year ago. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke questioned the usefulness of the wood after having been out in the weather since September. “I don’t intend on leaving it out too much longer because it will begin to deteriorate,” said Mr. Kitchen. Mr. Luke remarked that he thought it was unusual that Mr. Kitchen would be building a shed on the property when he had filed for bankruptcy. Mr. Kitchen’s attorney, Jeffrey Parker, said that his client had filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which is for reorganization. Mr. Kitchen admitted that he had brought construction debris from northern Virginia and had been paid by people to haul it away and he had charged a tipping fee. Mr. Luke wondered if Mr. Kitchen had made money by charging that tipping fee and then bringing the stuff to his own property. There are also two truck cabs on the Kitchen property. Mr. Kitchen said, “Those are not yard ornaments; those are parts.” Mr. Luke argued that state law mandates that people cannot have an open dump on their property, even if they plan to extract building materials from it. All along, Mr. Kitchen had been claiming that it was a salvage operation. “No matter how you slice it he has violated state law and county law over an extended period of time. The county gave him ample time to remedy it,” said Mr. Luke. He added, “He has a long way to go to show there was a bona fide salvage attempt here.” Mr. Parker argued about the definition of trash, and said that in the two county ordinances the definition depends solely on the county administrator’s definition of trash. Another county administrator might see it differently, he said. He felt that the definition was too vague to support a criminal conviction. Only some wood is left and his client has been removing the materials off the property, said Mr. Parker. He said he felt that there was no evidence that anything had entered the environment (water or air), and added that it is not an offense to have something that is not aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Luke told the judge that if Mr. Kitchen wanted to move the stuff he would be willing to give him some time to get rid of it. Also, the county would be willing to take the wood into the landfill but the tipping fee would be $43 a ton. “We would like to see a heavy hammer held over his head and have him resolve this,” said Mr. Luke. Messrs. McCarthy and Luke will visit the Kjtchen property on April 15 to see if he has cleaned up the dump. He will then return to court on May 6 and the judge will determine if he is to be sentenced.

1* Community News •Obituaries appahannock News CountrySide • Real Estate • Classifieds WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19,1997 Rappahannock County Students Net Honors at Regional Fair By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County students continued their stellar performances this week in Charlottesville at the Piedmont Regional Science Fair held March 11 at Piedmont Virginia Community College. * • In February, 200 students in grades fifth through eighth competed for the chance to go on to regional competition. All first and second place winners in each of the twelve categories went on to Charlottesville. There, students in the senior division competed against their peers from six other high schools, while in the junior division local students competed against students from 22 other schools. Chris Antony, of Rappahannock County High School, took first place in the senior division of Computer Science. He won for his project, Fractals: Patterns or Chaos. In addition Chris won the Outstanding Exhibit in Computer Science Award sponsored by the Virginia Dehtal Association. A second place winner for his senior division Chemistry project on pH Levels in Local Storms, Ryland Pace also won a special award for Outstanding Exhibit in Chemistry sponsored by the Virginia Dental Association and another for Innovativeness and Scientific Excellence in Geosciences sponsored by the Association for Women Geoscientists. Lainie Morgan took third in senior division Behavioral and Social Sciences for her exhibit The Effects of Presentation on Information Retention. Joshua Waddell was awarded a third place for senior division in Zoology with his exhibit Heads or Tails. Caleb Proper won an honorable mention for his senior division Physics exhibit on Energy Efficient Colors. First and second place winners in the senior division are eligible to compete at the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair which will be held April 12 at Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington. At that competition two grand winners will be chosen, in addition to the regular winners in each category. The two grand winners are then eligible to proceed to the 48th International Science Photo Courtesy of Aney Massie The Primary Science Fair, for students prekindergarten through third grade, was held last week at Rappahannock Elementary School with over 200 students participating. T Fair being held this year on May 10-16 in Louisville, Ky. The International Fair is one of several premiere programs in the world for science students at that age level. About 1,200 students from all over the United States and the world will compete there. Award monies given there total about one and a half million dollars. Eighth grader Steven Clark took home four awards including second in the junior division Social & Computing Sciences for his exhibit, Terrain Navigator. His project was selected by the U.S. Air Force as the Outstanding Project for the entire junior division. Steven was also the recipient of two special awards: The Outstanding Project in Social and Computing Sciences Award sponsored by the U.S. Army and the Student Who Applied Most Effort To Project In Social & Computing Sciences sponsored by the Board of the Piedmont Regional Science Fair. Third place winners in the junior division from Rappahannock were: Bruce Flinchum in Engineering for his project May the Best Bridge Win!, and Dawn Andreoni for her Pollution Science project What a Dump. Bruce Flinchum also won a special award — the Army Engineering Award, sponsored by the U.S. Army — for his exhibit. While the older students were off winning awards in Charlottesville the Pre-kindergarten through third grade classes at Rappahannock Elementary School were also learning about science at the Primary Science Fair. Over 200 students submitted individual projects and each of the 18 classes did class projects as well. However, for this fair judging was not an issue. The fair was conducted as a learning process for hypothesizing and planning a project. The students were advised on the success of their projects by 10 sixth and seventh grade students who worked with them individually. The students explained verbally Photo Courtesy of Aney Massie This carousel exhibit was submitted by Mrs. Smith’s class. * Photo Courtesy of Aney Massic A demonstration of the Rube Goldberg Egg Drop Machine. MMm. Photo Courtesy of Aney Massie The Solar System was a favorite theme at the Primary Science Fair. Many of the exhibits were based on this theme. to the advisers the process they used to create their projects, how they worked and what they learned in doing them. “We were very, very pleased with the amount of participation and obvious work that went in to each project,” said RCES Principal Raye Tupper. “It was clear that the parents had helped the children with their projects and that is part of what we tried to accomplish.” Additional information for this article was provided by the Piedmont Regional Science Fair and by Ellie Clark of Rappahannock. Photo Courtesy of Ellie Clark Steven Clark, right, takes a break during the regional science fair with a fellow competitor to play a video game on the computer he used for his exhibit, Terrain Navigator. Drama at Wakefield The Wakefield Country Day School Drama Club invites families, friends, and neighbors to an evening of side-splitting fun for the whole family. Their presentation of the revised Moliere play, Scapino will be on two evenings, Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22, both performances to be held at 8 p.m. This is the third time the Club has done this play and each time it has been a smash hit. Set in the sunny Mediterranean, the high spirits of this play are infectious and the enthusiastic student cast is itching to “make their mark” in this delightful romp. Tickets will be available at the door, Adult Tickets for $3.50 and Children’s Tickets for $2.50. Award winning portrait artist, J instructor, and illustrator Ned - Bittinger will conduct a nine-week % Portrait and Figure Drawing Class at Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio (an affiliate of The Art League | School of* Alexandria) on | Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Shimmering Meadows Studio is located in Slate Mills between § Culpeper and Sperryville. The spring session will run from April 2 through I; May 28, > The format of this popular class it. has been expanded to include por( trait drawing in addition to figure ; ‘ drawing. This is an outstanding 1 opportunity to learn from this | accomplished portrait artist. Included in the portrait drawing § segment will be techniques for achieving a likeness through correct placement and detailed studies of the 0 facial features. The figure drawing instruction will stress methods for ? determining proportion, angles of pose, and value. Weekly demonstraj tions will be presented. ' A variety of media, papers, and 1 approaches including: compressed * charcoal, conte crayon, graphite, tuid | white chalk on gray paper, will be shown. Working from the model, students will begin with short warmup sketches, then proceed to longer, mane detailed drawings. The class time will be divided into part instruction and part open studio so individuals wishing an opportunity to draw exclusively from . the model are welcome. This class is designed for all drawing levels. Ned, a Rappahannock County, Virginia resident, studied at The Corcoran School of Art; received his BFA from Denison University in Ohio; and his MFA from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. He taught pastel painting at The Ait League School and drawing and etching at the National collection of Fine Arts in Washington, D.C., and has been a professional artist for over 22 years. Cost for the nine week class is only $100; model fees me additional. Class size is limited, so enroll early. For further information or to enroll, call The Art League School at (703) 683-2323 or Carol Vogel (director of Shimmering Meadows Rum Studio) at 547-4385. A supply list and directions will be sent with registration confirmation. f V’ ‘ :>V: ‘ tots*. ms?##* *| PhoteCcourtesy of Carol Vogel A portrait in pencil done by artist Ned Bittinger who will be teaching a figure drawing class beginning April 2. V * • - • V ..* v ; , 'it v

Church ft Activities Music at Woodville Baptist You are cordially invited to Woodville Baptist Church at 7 p.m. on March 23 to hear the Alum Spring Choir present their Easter music. Gid Brown Bible Baptist Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. 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. Youth Day Planned The Hopewell Baptist Church will have a youth day at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 23 at the church. “All youth are invited to come and participate in the program,” said a spokesperson. The pastor is the Rev. Henry Townes. For more information contact Rachael Aylor at 987-8739. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: {{ev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. , Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: 1 Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, March 23 as follows: - Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m., Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. with communion. The Rev. Merlin Short) is pastor and invites the public. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Sunday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Choir Practice 7 p.m. Community Youth 6-8 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Clarence M. Trinkle, Rector Masses: 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: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Gospel Fest Planned The Rappahannock County Chbirs will be in a concert at the Rappahannock County High School at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 29. “All are invited to come and join in the Gospel Fest,” said an organizer. This Gospel Fest will benefit The Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center. The cost is $5 per person. Children ages 12 to 16 is $1. For tickets and information call Rachael Aylor at 987-8739, Maud Roy at 675-1548 or Charlotte Johnson at 987-3340. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 4-6 p.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. F.T. 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 Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal, Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a. m. Holy Eucharist II 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thursday: Maundy Thursday Service 7:30 p.m. Photos courtesy of David Robertes Thornton’s Gap Primitive Baptist Church, near Sperryville, will celebrate its 210th anniversary in November 1997. On Saturday, March 15th, 42 members and friends gathered for an old fashion hymn singing service. Primitive Baptist Enjoys Hymn Singing Services By WAYNE F. BALDWIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Thornton’s Gap Primitive Baptist Church met at 3 o’clock p.m. on Saturday, March 15 for a Hymn Singing Service. We had forty-two present, which included six Elders and one Licentiate. The Elders were: Elmer Skeen, Raymond Pressley, Toliver Utz, Duane Fletcher, Gary Utz and Forest Atwood; the Licentiate was Brother David Roberts. Sister churches represented were: Battle Run of Flint Hill, Happy Creek of Front Royal, Mount Carmel of Luray, Robinson River of Brightwood, Thumb Run of Marshall and Barrows Run of Opal, Virginia. Sweet fellowship prevailed. Voices were lifted in praise to our Sovereign Lord God, and tables groaned with the bounty of food laid thereon provided for our physical nourishment. From infants to eightyeight they came despite the chilly evening, and despite many personal disabilities or ailments. The dear old church at Thornton’s Gap will be celebrating its 210th anniversary in November 1997, that'is the body or members and not the building or meeting house. The building was ereeted in 1916, as the third house of worship for this old congregation. Previous to that date they met on the hill at the location of the other Thornton’s Gap Church, in another building built in the 1830’s. Before that, the church met in a log building which sat about where Elder Forest Atwood Jr. of Shenandoah who is the grandson of the late Elder A. F. Sudduth, who once pastored Thornton’s Gap Primitive Baptist Church. the present Thornton’s Gap Meeting House now stands, and before the log building was built, the members met in the woods there. There have been twenty-five elders who pastored this little flock, some having served one year to others for more than twenty years. Currently the church is served by Elder Toliver Utz. Although we are few in number we feel we are truly blessed of the Lord. We hold fast to the old paths and lean solely upon our faith in the Sovereignty of God and no works of man for his salvation. Churches Prepare ' For Easter Services Hopewell Baptist The Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville is having pre-Easter services beginning Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28 at 7:30 nightly. Guest speakers will include on Monday, March 24, Rev. James Holmes, Associate of Nazareth Baptist Church in Boston; Tuesday, March 25, Rev. Hugh Wilson, Pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church in Norman; Wednesday, March 26, Rev. James Mack, Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Rixeyville; Thursday, March 27, Rev. Howard Butler, Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church in Rapidan and Friday, March 28, Rev. John Pendleton, Pastor of Promise Land Baptist Church in Washington. Sunrise Service will be held at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 30 with the Rev. Bessie Jett, Associate Minister of Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill as guest speaker. Breakfast will be served after the Sunrise Service. “Everyone is invited to attend these services,” said a spokesperson. • St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church near Washington will present, “The Living Way 6f the Cross” with “We are expecting this to be a very special time of preaching the Word of,God and good Gospel singing” said a/, spokesperson. Everyone is invited to , attend. For more information call 540987-8378. The church is located on the corner of Sons Road and Water Street in , Sperryville. Sunrise Service, Red Oak Mountain Easter Sunrise service will be held* on Red Oak Mountain five area“ Christian churches are joining together to sponsor a sunrise service to'' honor the Lord Jesus Christ and every-" one is invited to attend. Dr. David Small, Interim Pastor of *' Amissville Baptist Church, will deliver the sermon and provide the scrip-*, ture for this year’s worship serviceJ which will be held Easter Sunday ; morning at sunrise atop the Red Oak' - Mountain in Woodville. The Rev: Phillip W. Bailey of the Washington ' Baptist Church will lead the opening prayer, and the Rev. William R. Snead, Interim Pastor at the Forest Grove ’ Baptist Church, will lead a Responsive Reading. Special music will be shared by; soloist Lori Short of Woodville, a> men’s trio from Amissville, and soloist 14 I<1 L f emces Bring \»ur I'ainik ;iikI rvjrrit'iHr l he io\ ui(i comfort < j wtM>llil»iii!£ together L text from the Scriptures at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 23. “We invite all our parishioners, neighbors and friends to attend,” said a spokesperson. Washington Baptist A Maundy Thursday service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 27 at Washington Baptist Church. An Easter Cantata entitled “What Wondrous Love” will be presented at the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, march 30. The public is welcome to attend. New Hope Baptist Bible Church The New Hope Baptist Bible Church would like to invite you to their second annual Easter campmeeting being held March 30 through April 6. The service times are Sunday mornings at 10 and 11 a.m. Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday night at 7. The guest preacher will be Dr. Floyd Brewer. Special gospel singing each night by Dr. Jerry and Sister Betty Monday. —-J Eva Short of Woodville. Pastor Jon Heddleston of the * Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church ' will provide the Benediction and lead '1 the closing prayer. Alpheus Atkins, serving as supply preacher at theK Woodville Baptist Church for March ' 1997, will also be available to partici-'1’ pate in this most sacred celebration of; the Christian faith. ’ For more information, contact JefF' Light of Woodville at 987-9523. Amissville United Methodist Church A Sunrise Service will be held on the grounds at Amissville United Methodist Church Easter Sunday* March 3@, beginning at 5:50 a.m. and should last a half hour. Sperryville United Methodist Church The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold their Good Friday service on March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Thq program will be presented by the adulj * and children’s Choir and the youth. J Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Fit & Sat. 7a.m. - 9?00p:m. Sun. to Thurs. 7a.m.-8:30 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. 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The woman had tended flowers and vegetables here, had borne her babies and had helped her man carve a life from the wilderness. N hat was their secret...these pioneer people? Where did they find the courage and confidence needed to face the deprivations and dangers of primitive liv ing? God was their refuge and strength. Their love of Him illumined their lives, and goodness graced their days. God. in his greatness, is the vHirce of all bounty and joy. They are yours for the asking. 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Amissville Busy With Easter Preparations uur inougnts and prayers are with Margaret Stover and her family this week as she undergoes tests at Winchester Hospital. If you are 16 years or older and would like to join a co-ed softball league in Fauquier, please contact Ed King at 937-4302. We also wish Mr. King God’s speed in fully recovering from a stroke. Happy birthday wishes go out to Greg Martin who openly said in church that he was turning 30. (Scoot over, Trish, so lightening doesn’t strike you both!) The public is invited to six free training sessions on “Effective Parenting of Teenagers” to begin March 20th and held at the Rappahannock Extension Office from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Contact Valerie at (540) 675-3313 for more information. Amissville United Methodist Church invites you to join us in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. for Lenten Lesson #5 “Christ, A Man for Others” to be held on Wednesday, March 19th. Please bring your bible as the lesson will be based on John 10:11-18. A prayer for world, country, ; By GLENDA GUM i, - church and individuals will follow. All are welcome as we discuss God’s word and offer Him our prayers verbally or silently. The community is also invited to join in the procession of the palms by the youth and children as we commemorate Jesiis’ entry into Jerusalem on Sunday, March 23rd. Everyone present will receive a palm as we move with our Lord into the final week before He is crucified. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. and Worship is at 11 a.m. for children and adults. Nursery is provided for both. Sunday, March 23rd, a congregational vote will be held after the morning worship at Amissville Baptist Church to determine Rev. H. Vernon DeLong’s selection as new pastor. A Spring mini-revival was held from Friday, March 14 through Sunday, March 16 to give members the opportunity to meet and hear Rev. DeLong preach. It was a pleasure to also meet his wife, Wanda, daughter, Crystal, and son, Courtney. The Amissville United Methodist Church invites all children in the community to color Easter eggs in the Fellowship Hall beginning promptly at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 28. The coloring will take at least one hour and the eggs will be used on Saturday, March 29 for their annual Easter Egg Hunt which will begin with an Easter Story in the Sanctuary at 2 p.m. A Sunrise Service will be held on the grounds at Amissville United Methodist Church Easter Sunday, March 30, beginning at 5:50 a.m. and should last a half hour. Orders for Easter Lilies to be placed in the Amissville Baptist Church’s Sanctuary in honor of or in memory of loved one are now being accepted by Frances Lawrence (9374315), Iva Lam (937-4550) or Mary priest (937-4072). The lilies will deco rate the church through Easter Sunday and may be taken home after the service. ■ A notice will appear in the church’s bulletin of persons ordering a lily and the name of the loved one for whom it was meant. Each lily may be purchased for $6.50. Every Sunday night in April beginning at 6 p.m., Amissville Baptist Church will host a study of Creation, Restoration and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Mackie Jenkins will lead this four week discussion to probe the answers as to the earth’s age, whether dinosaurs were on the ark, how our belief about creation affects our faith, and much more. The community is welcome to attend. Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue will host a chicken dinner on ' Saturday, April 5. Information on cost and time will be forthcoming. If you have items you would like to donate for the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue’s auction on Saturday, May 3, you may contact Paul Payne (937-4954), J.B. Carter (937-4218) or Jack Atkins (937-5282) to have your items picked up. Please leave your news by noon on Sunday in the box at Hackley’s Store. Peregorys Host Party for Daughter , Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory of Castleton Ford Road hosted a birthday party at their home Saturday afternoon honoring their daughter, Jennifer, who was 10 years of age on Friday. Those in attendance bringing good wishes and gifts were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke of Rochelle, Mr and Mrs. Joel Peregory and family of Winchester, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frfizier, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kelly, Karla, Matthew and Mark, Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin, Michael, Crystal and Jacob, Kendra Hitt and Joseph Peregory, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Chrissy, Kevin and Jason and Mrs. Sheree Mills, Rebbeca and Mary, all local. Others recognized on their recent birthdays with cakes baked specially for them by Mrs. Peregory were Jennifer’s grandfathers, Shelvy Frazier and Bill Peregory; her aunt, Mrs. Atkins; cousin, Matthew Bragg and Kevin Grigsby. Mrs. Atkins remained overnight with the Peregorys. By MARIE F. ATKINS s-. 1 ... nil..... I i 987-8802 ii Mrs. Marvin Meade of Culpeper was a Thursday guest of her daughter, Mrs'. Ray Frazier and family on Turkey Ridge Road. Several of our young people enjoyed a day of trout fishing on Saturday on the Rose River near Criglersville. Michael W. Frazier visited his aunt, Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville Friday evening. The home of Dr. and Mrs. Ben Allen on Griffinsburg Lane was the setting for the meeting of The Windmore Foundation for the Arts on Wednesday evening when several area Sperryville Residents Entertain, Travel, Visit The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold their Good Friday service on March 28 at 7:30 p.m. The program will be presented by the adult and Children’s Choir and the youth of the church. The public is invited to attend. ■ The church will also host an Easter Egg hunt on Easter .Monday, *s wmmm: March 31 at 2 p.m. at the home of Margaret Ann Wayland. All area children are invited. • Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor visited Mrs. Dorothy Lewis who is a patient at- Winchester Medical Center on Saturday. ; Sunday guests in the Aylor home w$re Heather Aylor and Lee Ayres of Cijlpeper. i Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie were Mrs. C4thy Pullen and Ashleigh of Wellington and Mrs. Lillie Corbin. • Friday evening guests in the Jenkins home were Mr. and Mrs. Rennie Jenkins: * The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship services at 8:}5 a.m. on Sunday, March 23. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. * Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Aagie and Andy Baldwin had dinner at( Country Cookin in Culpeper on Wednesday evening, the occasion being Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins’ anniversary. ', Mrs. Barbara Wayland and Tiffany attended, a baby shower in honor of Kathy ^nd Lou Hatter in Culpeper on Saturday. The Hatters of Standardsville, formerly of Sperryville are expecting their first child early April. residents received awards for their contributions to the Foundation. At the end of the winter semester, Miss Catherine Quellette was among the graduates from Radford University. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Quellette of Griffinsburg Road and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Hoffman. In observance of their pre-wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin along with sons, Michael and Jacob dined at the Red Lobster in Fredericksburg Saturday night. Congratulations to Miss Crystal Mills who made the all-A honor roll and others who made the A-B honor roll including Matthew and Braden Wolfe, Michele and John Switzer, Melissa Zim and Eric Smith for the past grading period at Rappahannock High School, where they are students. All are from our area. 1“TWVWWWHWWWWVfWVWWHHWWWWWWWl Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin who celebrated their day on Monday. Birthday wishes are extended to my brother, Holtzman Frazier of Fredericksburg who has his big day tomorrow, Thursday, and to Kevin Grigsby who will gain another year on Monday. Already began and continuing each Saturday at 3 p.m. the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Department will be having shooting matches. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier returned home Saturday morning after a week’s trip to Alabama. Our prayers go out to Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Gottlieb of Blackwater Homesteads, both of whom are recuperating at home following recent surgeries. Quote, “Anyone can kill anger with kindness.” ruwwwuuwuuwvuvuuuruvuuLruuu—i Learn to Sew Over 360 Classes Call for a Complete Schedule Cj Roc Rockville & Montrose * White Flint Mtw wuuuvwuuuwuvuwuvuuuvuuvu lmwuuwuuuuuuvuuvuvuvuuuuJ Child Health Associates, LTD Joe Keeley, M.D. and daughter Sarah NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Margaret M. Jeffries, M.D. is proud to announce that Dr. Joseph Keeley has joined Child Health Associates. Dr. Keeley has .come to Fauquier County from Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children where his main emphasis has been on Developmental Pediatrics. He is a welcome addition to the Child Health Associates family. Dr. Keeley brings with him his wife Linda and 4 children. As an outdoor enthusiast, he looks forward to hiking, bicycling and canoeing. He is a proud "Soccer Father" 4 Insurances we participate with as of 3/5/97 Aetna PPO, Point of Service, Elect Choice, Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Trtgon, Key Advantage PPO, Key Care PPO, All Trtgon Administrators. CHAM PUS. Community Healthcare Insur. Reciprocal PPO (CHIR), Alliance PPO. MAMSI Life and Health PPO. MDIPA HMO. Optimum Choice HMO, Optimum Choice Advantage. Medicaid. MYL Care HMO. San us Preferred Services PPO - (Passport), Private Health Care Systems PPO - (PHCS). Qaul Choice of Virginia HMO. Also will bill all commercial Insurance but patient colnsurance/deductible is due at time of visit. Child Health Associates, 528 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, Virginia 540-347-0180 LTD Upcoming Events SAT Workshops Offered at RCHS Here is a fine opportunity for Rappahannock Junior Class students to better prepare for their upcoming SAT’s (Scholastic Aptitude Test) which will be given this May. The SAT Math classes will be held on six consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. which began on March 18. The SAT English (Verbal) classes will be held on six consecutive evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning on March 19. The cost for each six series class is $30. Fee payment deadline is Monday, March 17. For further information please call Mr. Jim Futrell at 987-8616. Shooting Matches Underway The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company is having their annual shooting matches at 3 p.m. each Saturday. Rules are 12 gauge shotguns only, no sleeves or scopes. For more information call 937-4110. Easter Goodies Available Delicious, homemade cakes, pies, cookies, breads and candies for Easter are available from Piedmont Feline Rescue League, nonprofit. Beautiful honeysuckle handmade baskets made by a Virginia artist are also available. To order any of the above please call Doris at 937-5524. Spring Tea at Belle Meade “Come join us to celebrate the vernal equinox at Belle Meade from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 23,” said a spokesperson. For more information call Susan Hoffman at 987-9748. Benefit Bingo Planned There will be a bingo game on March 21 and March 28 at 7:30 at Pine Knot Inn. Proceeds will benefit the Odd Fellow Cemetery Committee. Loan Group To Meet The Rappahannock Convalescent Loan will have a meeting Thursday, March 20 at 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library community room. Plans will be discussed for the July 4th annual fundraiser. All members and any interested persons are urged to attend. Special Education Workshop Set A fun workshop with focus on the special education process and procedure will be sponsored by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Earl Intervention Interagency Coordinating Council on March 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is free and 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. Beekeepers To Meet The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its March meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at the Old Courthouse building, Board of Supervisor’s room, entrance on Cameron Street. Please note temporary change of meeting place. The program will be: Spring management, Swarm Prevention, with emphasis on management for new beekeepers. All are welcome: prospective beekeepers, new beekeepers and experienced beekeepers. For,.further information contact Ann Harman at 364-4660. Fruit Has Arrived • The Rappahannock Band Boosters fruit has arrived and may be picked up on March 21 and March 22 at the Rappahannock Coop. There will be extra fruit available if anyone is interested. Parenting a Teenager Course Set Free training entitled “Effective Parenting of Teenagers” will be held for six sessions beginning on March 20 at the Rappahannock Extension Office. Each meeting will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is open to the public. For more information and to register, call Valerie at 675-3313. Benefits Cancelled The Easter benefits scheduled at Flint Hill Fire Department for Saturday, March 29 have been cancelled and will be held at a later date. WVFD Breakfast Buffet, Egg Hunt You and your family are invited to enjoy a warm, hearty breakfast to benefit the Washington Volunteer Fire Department. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids at 11 a.m. With a donation of $7 for adults/$3 for children you will be served your choice of made-to-order eggs or omelettes, pancakes, homefries, grits, biscuits, sausage gravy, homemade applesauce, bacon, juice, coffee and tea. An egg-coloring table will be set up during the breakfast for children of all ages. Please join us on Saturday, March 29 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. for breakfast and 11 for the Easter Egg Hunt at the Washington Fire Hall. Health Programs Scheduled The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/Screening Program to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center: A Blood Pressure Check by Melinda Beach at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 21. If interested in attending this program, please contact Anita Richards at 825-3100, 347-0440 or 672-1717. Supported in part by Piedmont United Way. Home Based Business Series The Fauquier Extension Office is sponsoring a series of evening workshops to assist people who are planning to start home based businesses. The workshops will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday evenings in April at the Extension Office in Warrenton. Sessions will be held on April 1, April 8, April 22, and April 29. Topics to be covered include Using Computers For A Home Based Business, Preparing A Business Plan, Tax Implications Of A Homed Based Business, and Marketing And Advertising A Home Based Business. For information on registration and fees, call the Fauquier Extension Office at 341-7950. 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. Registration Underway Registration is now open for the 19th annual Bryan Adrian Summer Basketball Camp. Boys and girls ages 5 to 18 are eligible. There are several locations including Lynchburg, Elkins, WVa; Bristol, Tenn. Greensboro, N.C. and Charlotte, N.C.; For a free brochure call anytime 704-372-3236.

Preparation, Proper Handling Essential for Egg Season With Easter less than two weeks away the Virginia Egg Council provided me with a host of information on eggs and various recipes which they invited us to share with our readers. According to the Council the week after Easter is Egg Salad week. If you refrigerate eggs just after hard cooking and leave them out for only an hour or two for Easter hiding or display they will keep for about a week in the refrigerator. Discard any eggs that are cracked or have been out of the refrigerator too long. For perfectly cooked hard cooked eggs they recommend the following: • Use week old refrigerator-kept eggs. • Place eggs in a saucepan, covered by one inch of water and cover Recipe Corner By Barbara Wayland pan. • Bring just to the boiling point— then immediately turn off heat. • Leave in this hot water for 17 minutes for large eggs (3 minutes more or less for each size larger or smaller than ‘large’). • Pour off hot water, cool down in ice water. • Refrigerate as soon as cool. The Council provided us with six recipes which all sounds delicious. Following are the recipes but first a suggested mid morning snack from the Virginia Egg Council. To take the edge off of the midmorning blabs, cut one of your hardcooked eggs in half lengthwise. Then, add a dollop of plain yogurt and a sprinkle of your favorite herb. This almost-instant egg salad is lots of good eating for not many calories! 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Cut olives into slender wedges and garnish eggs with olive wedges. Continental Eggs 1 cup onions, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 8 eggs, hard-cooked 2 cups Swiss cheese 1 teaspoon mustard 1/4 teaspoon dill 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper 1/2 cup milk Croutons or buttered bred crumbs Saute onions in butter. Place in casserole. Cover with sliced eggs and shredded cheese. Mix next six ingredients well and pour over egg mixture. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Top with croutons or bread crumbs. Bake 5 minutes longer. ‘Stuffed Eggs Extraordinaire’ 6 hard-cooked eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise or enough to moisten dash pepper . 2 tablespoons fresh or freeze dried chives 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs or as needed With sharp knife, slice hard cooked eggs lengthwise through shell. Remove yolks and whites. Set shells aside. Finely chop yolks and whites. Add mayonnaise, pepper and hives. Place mixture into bread crumbs to coat top. Fry in butter until brown, stuffed side down. Serve hot in the shells with polish sausage. (Be careful not to eat shells) Or remove shell and serve cold with spinach salad. Wilted Spinach Salad 1 package (10 oz.) fresh spinach (about 8 cups tom) 5 slices bacon 1 egg 1/3 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 cup drained bean sprouts 5 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1/4 cup chopped green onion with tops Wash spinach thoroughly in lukewarm water. Drain. Chill to crisp. In large omelet pan or skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain and crumble, reserving 1/3 cup drippings in pan. Set bacon aside. In small bowl, beat 1 egg. Beat in vinegar, sugar and water until blended. Stir into reserved drippings in pan. Over medium heat, stirring constantly, bring to boiling. Tear chilled spinach into bitesized pieces. Place in large salad bowl. Top with bean sprouts, egg slices, reserved bacon and onion. Pour hot dressing over all. Toss gently until ingredients are evenly coated with dressing. 6 servings. / Continental Casserole 1/4 cup (1 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 6 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained 1 cup cooked ham, optional 1 can (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained Parsley sprigs, optional In large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Remove 1 1/2 tablespoons and stir into crumbs. Set aside. Blend flour, salt, and pepper into remaining butter. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and is smooth and thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses until melted. Reserve 3 center egg slices fro garnish. Chop remaining eggs. Stir eggs, broccoli, ham if desired, and mushrooms into cheese sauce. Pour into greased 9 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved crumb. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Garnish with reserved egg slices and parsley, if desired. Hearty Chowder 1/3 cup butter 1 medium onion, diced 1/2 cup diced green pepper 4 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon 3 cups milk 2 cups cooked cubed potatoes 1 can 16 Oz. com incl. liquid 2 tablespoons diced pimento 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 bay leaf 8 hard-cooked eggs Melt butter in a large saucepan on medium high heat, cook onion and green pepper until tender, blend in flour and bouillon. Cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add potatoes, com and liquid, pimento, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Simmer about 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and gently fold in eggs. 6 servings. March is Nutrition Month By CHRISTINE KASTAN Extension Agent March is National Nutrition Month. For most people, what they eat is the most controllable risk factor affecting their long term health. The five leading causes of death are in some way related to dietary factors: coronary heart disease, some cancers, stroke, diabetes (non-insulin dependent) and coronary artery disease. At one time prevalent nutrient deficiencies were a nutritional problem. This problem is now replaced with excesses and imbalances of other components in the diet. Think about your diet and how it relates to the risk factors mentioned above. Ask yourself these questions. Do you eat a variety of foods? Not only all of the food groups, but many different foods within those groups. Think about the different forms a food might come in: fresh, frozen, canned and dried. Do you balance the food you eat with physical activity and maintain or improve your weight? One pound of body weight equals 3500 calories. Do you choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables and fruits? If you look at the food guide pyramid, these are the three largest groups pictured. Do you choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol? Reading the labels will help you in determining the amounts you are consuming. Do you choose a diet moderate in sugars, salt and sodium? Adding your own amount of salt and sugar gives you the control about how much you use, rather than prepared foods in which it is already added. «• If you drink alcoholic beverages, do you do so in moderation? According to the 1995 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, moderate drinking is considered no more than one drink a day for women and two for men. By asking yourself these questions, you have reviewed the revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans. As National Nutrition Month progresses, why not take control over what you eat and the risk factors associated with nutrition related diseases? For more information on the guidelines, food guide pyramid or other nutrition related issues, contact the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 675-3619. Breakfast and Lunch School Menus RCES Monday, March 24: Breakfast: little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast. juice and milk. Tuesday, March 25: scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice The Perfect Gift ...Anytime d "s^a^= “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” y teDs the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 198S sesquicentennial year in the ftappaftannock jbto* plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the Park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the ftappabatmock Arts* staff with the help and cooperation of hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the ibtof office or call 675-3338 for your copy. “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $ 11 *95 plus tax and $1.90 for postage and milk. Wednesday, March 26: grilled cheese sandwich or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, March 27: hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, March 28: Good Friday!! No School! Monday, March 24: Lunch: cheese pizza, com on the cob and choice of fruit. Tuesday, March 25: fish filet, mashed potatoes, com pudding or fruit and com muffins. Wednesday, March 26: beef taco pie, buttered peas, choice of fruit and jelly bean cake. Thursday, March 27: hamburger on bun, lettuce and tomato, seasoned curly fries and cherry pixie pie. Friday, March 28: Good Friday!! No School ! RCHS Monday, March 24: chicken nuggets/biscuit, macaroni and cheese, buttered peas and choice of fruit or sausage pizza and onion rings. Tuesday, March 25: barbecue chicken, potato rounds, choice of fruit and homemade biscuit or hot steak and cheese and potato rounds. Wednesday, March 26: ham biscuits, scalloped potatoes, baked apples and bunny cake or chicken salad on bun or cheeseburger on bun. Thursday, March 27: sausage pizza, buttered com and choice of fruit or chicken pattie and french fries. Friday, March 28: Good Friday!! Licenses Issued The following marriage licenses were issued recently. Thomas William McFarland, Washington and Debra Ann Grigsby, Sperryville. John Ross Rottier and Marilyn Ingeborg Schutt, Columbia, Md. Charles Mark Currence, Winchester and Carrie Anne Donak, Luray.

Awards Tea Enjoyed By Members, Guests By LOUISA T. GROGAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, met on Sunday afternoon March 9 at the Precious Blood Catholic Church in Culpeper for the annual Awards Tea. Honored were seven area students from Culpeper, Madison and Rappahannock counties. Three students were winners of the American History Essay contest, a yearly national contest sponsored by the DAR. Four students were the winners of the Good Citizenship Award, also a yearly national contest sponsored by the DAR for high school seniors. The Regent, Mrs. Irvin R. Kilby, welcomed DAR members, students and their families, and guests to the afternoon ceremony. Two CAR (Children of the American Revolution) members of the Ashby’s Gap Club took part in the opening ceremonies — Robert Ryan II led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States and Patrick Ryan led the group in repeating the American’s Creed. Mrs. John Marshall Cheatwood, chairman of the American History Month Committee, gave the topic the students were to use for their essays — “Westward Expansion.” The Bronze Medal winner from the seventh grade at Rappahannock Elementary School was David Massie whose subject was ‘The Mormons.” The Bronze Medal winner from the eighth grade at Wakefield Country Day School was Alexandra VanBuren whose subject was “The Cumberland Gap.” After each one had read his/her essay, Mrs. Kilby pinned on the Bronze Medal pin and presented each with a certificate explaining the honor. Chairman of the Good Citizens Committee, Mrs. Thomas L. Eastham, presented the Good Citizen Awards to one senior from each of the county high schools- plus Wakefield Country Day School. For this, both Faculty and senior students contribute to the selection of the senior to receive this award considering the qualities of Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism. Each received a special certificate, a Good Citizen pin, a $50 savings bond and a book titled “Leaders in Liberty” from the DAR Museum in Washington. The four so honored were Christina Marie Tilley from Culpeper High School, Cornell Anthony Sims from Madison County High School, Anna F. Metcalfe from Rappahannock County High School and Laura Vivenne Cowherd from Wakefield Country Day School. For the contest, all had to write an essay on “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility to Preserve It” without previous preparation or any material of any kind with them. Following, the program, Mrs. Kilby invited all to a lovely tea served by the hostesses, Mrs. John H. McDevitt, III and Miss Marylee Newman. The next meeting will be at the Rappahannock County Library on April 8 with the program being “Mr. Pocohontas — The Story of John Rolfe.” Nutrition Information, Know It and Do It for Your Health By MARILYN DUNPHY Public Health Nutritionist Rappahannock News Contributing Writer March is the month that is set aside for celebrating the science of nutrition. I have noticed that our knowledge increases faster than our eating habits change. We know all kinds of good stuff, but do a lot of bad stuff. So, let’s celebrate by taking a break from acquisition of knowledge and move right into a good idea for incorporating nutrition savvy into the start of your day...How about a good old hot cereal (made easy)? 1 box Oat Bran (Is soluble fiber food for you? Of Course! You know that!) 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar (Way Viewtown Notes Mrs. Minnie Elliot is home after being a patient in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville and is doing great. Also Mrs. Bertie Hackley is home after being a patient in the Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton and is doing well. Belated birthday wishes are a** By GLADYS DODSON , 937-4904 extended to Mrs. Betty Gains Hitt who celebrated her day on Monday, March 17 and to Mr. James Dodson who celebrated his day on Sunday, March 16. Prayer is extended to all those on the sick list. Have a great week! Wellness Expo Taking Shape Warren Memorial Hospital is gearing up for its annual Wellness Expo, a free community health and wellness fair, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The Expo will take place on the hospital’s grounds and First Assembly of God in Front Royal. A number of free health screenings will be provided, including cholesterol and blood sugar screenings. “We had such a great response last year, especially with the cholesterol screenings,” commented Denise Eastham, RN, Director of Occupational Health and event chairperson. For more information on the 1997 Wellness Expo, call Warren Memorial Hospital at 636-0245. more nutrients than white) 2 cups Dry Milk (All the calcium and vitamin D with non of the fat) 1 cup Raisins (Dark or golden — your pick) 1 tablespoon Butter-Flavored Sprinkles (Surprisingly adequate substitute for margarine) 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Mix all the ingredients together in a sealable plastic container or in the liner of an empty cereal box. Keep in mind, these amounts were completely made up. You can alter them however you want. Place about 1/3 cup of the mixture in a bowl and stir in boiling water. Cover with a plate and go blow dry your hair. Or — add lukewarm water, stir, cover, and heat in the microwave for about 1 and 1/2 minutes. Why did I develop this recipe? I was motivated by my husband’s (and my own) desire to shape up his diet. We tend to get lazy even though we know some stuff! Have a good breakfast, from my family to yours. James Grehan Sr. James W. Grehan Sr., 75, of Warrenton, formerly of Amissville, died on Monday, March 10 at Sunrise Assisted Living Residence in Warrenton. He was bom on April 23, 1921 in Areola, Va„ the son of Effa Megeath and William Grehan. Mr. Grehan served as a Navy Pilot in World War EL He graduated from Virginia Tech and was a retired manager of Farm Credit Bank. He then worked as a real estate appraiser in Middleburg. Mr. Grehan was a member of the Rotary Club and served on the Board of the Fauquier Livestock Exchange. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Filler Grehan and a brother Joseph I. Grehan. He is survived by two sons; James W. Grehan Jr. of Palo Alto, Calif, and Robert Filler Grehan of Chicago, 111. and a daughter, Susan Grehan Merx of Tecumseh, Mich. He is also survived by two sisters; Margaret Crutchfield of Winston-Salem N.C. and Hannah Bird of Nashville, Tenn. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, March 12 at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton. The Rev. J. Richard Winter officiated. Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Col. Eugene Cook Eugene Glynn Cook, 90 of San Francisco, California, died Feb. 26. Col. Cook was bom in Scranton, Texas, and graduated from Texas A&M. He married Frances Carpenter in 1938 and they published a general newspaper in Nebraska before the birth of twin daughters in 1940. He was called into active duty in 1941 and retired in 1962. Gene and Frances lived in Falls Church, where he was active in the City of Falls Church Historical Soceity. He lived in the Virginia area off and on for the greater part of his adult life, both when he was stationed at the Pentagon and in retirement where he owned acreage in Amissville for more than 30 years. After the death of Frances in 1980, he moved to California where he resided with his daughter, Nancy andf her husband until his death. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery alongside his wife. His survivors include his daughters, Sally and Nancy, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. John Allsberry John Samuel Allsberry, 89, of Strasburg, died Tuesday, March 11 at the Avante in Lynchburg. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 15 at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill by the Rev. James Price. CLORErGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant Get up and Go! NEW! RISINGSTAR™ SUPERWALKER™ This revolutionary walker is a dual purpose mobility aid. Combination folding walker and uprisal aid features two sets of comfortable hand-grips. User pushes against lower grips to rise easily from a seated position. Designed for ultimate stability and support while walking or standing up. Features a single button release for easy folding. Attractive jet Black H frame with matching handgrips, tips and reducers. TO ORDER, CALL: CONVALESS HOME HEALTH EQUIPMENT 6485 Main Street The Plains, VA 20198 (540) 253-5275 • (800) 237-5717 Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Allsberry was bom Nov. 2,® 1907, in Flint Hill, son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Jordan Allsberry. He was the oldest member and senior deacon of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was retired from American Viscose in Front Royal. He was the husband of the late Nellie Sanford Marlboro Allsberry. Surviving are a son, the Rev. Ray A. Allsberry of Durham, N.C.; a sister, Catherine Kilby of Front Royal; a brother, Edgar Allsberry of Strasburg and a grandchild. Pallbearers were members of the Allsberry family. Deacons of the church served as honorary pallbearers. Stover Funeral Home in Strasburg was in charge of the arrangements. Rosie Streightiff Rosie Marie Streightiff, 64, of Warrenton died on Friday, March 14 at her residence. • She was bom May 24, 1932 in Lignum. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bealeton Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Haywood Mason; mother, Flossie Novella Tapp Smith; a brother, Lester Cloe and ,two stepsisters, Louise Payne and Margaret Richardson. She is survived by her husband, Myron Weaver Streightiff of ■ - Warrenton; two sons, Richard Lee Streightiff of Amissvilie and Charles William Streightiff of Streightiff of Bealeton; four daughters, Beatrice Ann Cloe of Culpeper, Shirley Marie Webb and Barbara Hamilton, both of Remington and Mary Alice Lewis of Amissvilie and two sisters, Mildred Cook and Bertha Mae Elkins, both of Bealeton. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 18 at Bealeton Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Ricky Gheen officiating. Burial followed in Midland Cemetery in Midland. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Margaret Coffey Margaret Marie Coffey, 77, of Edinburg, died Monday, March 17 at her residence. The funeral will be conducted Thursday, March 20 at 2p.m. at Valley Funeral Chapel Bowmans Crossing by the Revs. Gene Knicely and Larry Cook. Burial will be in Sunset View Memorial Gardens in Woodstock. Mrs. Coffey was bom Dec. 7, 1919, daughter of the late, Ollie P. and Eva Whilhait Williams. Surviving are her husband, Boyce Coffey; two daughter, Barbara Jean Coleman of Amissvilie and Margaret A. Ervin of Warrenton; a son, William B. Coffey of Edinburg; two sisters, Beulah Paine of Toms Brook and Jean Sauls of Moneta; a brother, Jesse Williams of Huntington, W.Va.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Valley Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Villa Peacher Villa Lee Peacher, 101, of Madison, died on Monday, March 10 at Mountain View Nursing Home. She was bom Feb. 6, 1896, in Nethers, Virginia, to the late Hubert and Neva Weakley. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include three daughters, Ethel Mae Kilpatrick of Culpeper, Virginia Mary Sisk of Leon and Louise M. Curtis of Reva. She is also survived by three brothers, Kelly B. Weakley of Aroda, Riley Weakley of Culpeper and Raymond Weakley of Madison. Additional survivors include 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Peacher, one daughter, Bertha Lee Beahm, one son, Leonard A. Peacher and two sisters, Nellie Bache and Missie Aylor. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, March 12 at Fairview Cemetery. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. 1 JBujsineslj&ttS eMic .. Ow/y $4.60per week far a 1 inch space v 540-675-3338 Next Deadline March 23 Rappahannock Auto Service Foreign Car Repair 987*9700 OPEN SATURDAYS OnRt. 211 on the Park side of Sperryville 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. TIm Ont-Stop Shop tor compMn Horn* Decorating noor votings • wmoow iiwnmi Wsltpspsr • Slip Covert A Upholstery Residential & Commercial RL211 Amitsvilto.VA 937-5500 CHIROPRACTIC (540) 149-1152, D.C. Workington Office (540)675-2491, rn«,-Sfll.foAfcftotntmtnt, Worrenton Office. CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Price* Free Estimate* 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 BILL CATO & CO. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • Carpentry • Umber 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 of Equigard John Lyons Signature Product Electric Livestock Fence High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 GRAPHIC DESIGN Roy Thomas, Jr. (implies LX:signcr Stationery Business Curds Sketches I lint I till • (54<)) ti7!V32tt: t PLUMBING ELECTRICAL pimvs Pumps & Watertieaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class A Certified New & Old Work Free Estimates an Sew Work 540-67S-3249 PAINTING FAUX FINISHES Muiul, & OHCORATIVh PAINTING hv I in,I.■ lliim-lr.t 540-MS7- 5 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 SERVICES BONNIE'S SECRETARIAL Correspondence, database, manuscripts, resumes, wills, etc. Laser printer. Free local pickup & delivery. Call Bonnie at First Dollar Farm. 540-675-3460 SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Small Engine Repair All Makes & Models Free Estimates Fast Turnaround Lawn Mower Vervicaa Jettersonton. VA 540-937-7247 ' FUDD ' Saw Sharpening & Small Engine Service A ire 14 Spring Kush Call TMay! 540-364*2427 Pickup a Penwqr STABLES Second Chance Stables Trail Rides & Pony Rides. Hourly Rates 540-635-RIDE HUNTLY, VIRGINIA STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SI’KKKYVIl.Ui, VA TAX PREPARATION H & R BLOCK 309 N. East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 (540)825-8700 159 Moffett Avenue Warrenton, VA 20189 (540)347-7517 TV SALES & REPAIR GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Mam St, Madison 540-948-22“) TV SALES & REPAIR TIRED OF POOR TV RECEPTION? Tired of cable; poor antenna reception; renting a dish? SWITCH - 40 Channels $19.9Wmo 76 Channels $29.99/mo 100% CREDIT APPROVAL Sales people needed in all areas. For moro Info, call 1-800*641-9999 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES 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

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The Times-Community Newspapers wUl not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or set-up. The TimesCommunity Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. Fin out the coupon below & mail check/money order made payable to: Times-Community Newspapers Classified Department P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20178 I I ADDITIONAL WORDS J Real Estate Rentals/Sales 1 Rentals Apartments Flint HIM - 1 bedroom 1 bath $350/ month. Lease/ security deposit/ references required. No pets. Owner licensed realtor. 540-675-7171, For Rent: Sperryvllle Area: 1 bedroom apartment, no pets, security deposit required. $325/ month, plus utilities. (540) 987-8789. Sperryvllle. Freshly „ painted 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment available March 1. $350/ month plus utilities. No pets. Lease, security deposit & references required. 540675-7171. Unfurnished one-bedroom apartment for rent in Washington. Available now. $395/ month. Call Robyn at 675-3800. Rentals Commercial Sperryvllle, 1st floor retail/ office space . Approx. 500 SF, half bath, utilities. $325/ monthly, adjoining 1 bedroom apartment, $350. 540675-7171. UNIQUE RENTAL OPPORTUNITY 800 sq. ft., Private Annex to Sperryvllle Antique Market • 17 yr old established business. • Great ambiance, parking, traffic. $795/month. 540-987-8050 In the Village ot Flint Hill: 450 sq. ft of office space, central air, heat & all utilities included. Call (540)675-1650. Office Space. 2 rooms, private entrance and bathroom. Mountainside Market, Sperryville. Call Rae or Brian 987-9100. $450/ month includes utilities. Rentals 9 Vacation/ Timeshare Holden Beach, NC--350 vacation rentals. Free brochure. Alan Holden Vacations 1 -800-7202200. (910)842-6061. Sales: Remax at the Beach 1-800-360-9770. Between Wilmington, NC/Myrtle Beach, SC. Myrtle Beach - Warm & Sunrw. Absolutely finest affordable condominiums. Indoor pool, whirlpools, saunas. Spring - Daily $62-$130; weekly $385-$854. Condo sales: 2BR from $65,000 1-800-2381181 www.beachgolf.com 11 Roommate Roommate Wanted: Female/ Male, professional, non-smoker, for furnished country home. Horses possible. Lots of extras. $500 plus utilities. 540-364-3091. 15 Real Estate Commercial Amazing! 2,156 FT Waterfront 28+AC - $49,900. 2000 FT Riverfront. So. exposure w/mtn. Just 13/4 hrs west of DC Beltway. Build, camp,fish,swim, relax. Perfect getaway. Exc. financing. Call owner 304262-2770 Between Wilmington. NC/Myrtle Beach, SC. 15 Real Estate Commercial 3 State Views! 27+ AC - $463.91/mo. 6.75% Terms! Scenic meadows & woodlands w/pond site & just 5 min. walk to private access on unspoiled trout river. Fenced, ready for horses. State rd. frontage & perc. Price: $69,900. 25% down, bal fin 15 yrs. VRM, oac. Won't last, call owner 304-262-2770' Bay Area. Free VA Waterfront Land List. 1*800-775-4563, ext. 3271. Oahlgren, VA. 10 Acre Land Bargain, Only $37,900. Prime homesites, only 45 mins, from 495 Beltway. Call 1-800-631-0194. ext. 3226. Lake Gaston VA/NC 350 miles shoreline. Over 50 waterfront lots. Free Lake Map. Call/write Tanglewood Realty, 1800-338-8816 Box 116, Bracey, VA 23919. SO. Carolina Waterfront Sale. Beautifuly wooded, dock approved parcel w/long frontage on spec tular 50,000 acre recreation lake in So. Carolina - next to 18 hole championship golf course. Fish, boat, golf year round in our fantastic climate! Paved roads, u/g, much more! Financing available. Call 800-704-3154. TLE Waterfront - $24,880 located on 11,000 acre recreational lake. 90% financing available. 1800-715-5533 16 Real Estate For Sale Bedlngton. Antique Farmhouse 17 + AC/Stream/Pond $79,900 Old farmhouse w/slate roof needs a lot of TLC. Rolling, meadows & woods & woods w/spring-fed stream, & mtn. views-all only 1 hour to DC Beltway! A once in a lifetime opportunity! Excellent financing. Call owner now- 304-262-2770. Bugga Island - Pier, $12,900. Beautifully wooded. Perk approved. Boat, Motor & Trailer giveaway. Call Now 1800-794-5262, ext. 1999. Bugga Island - Waterfront. $34,900. Va's best kept secret. Breathtaking views. Unbelievable fishing. Swim from your own pierf EZ Financing. Call Now. 1-800-794-5262, ext 1199. Foreclosed Government Homes. Save up to 50% or more on repossessed homes, Little/No Down payment. Bad Credit OK. Call Now! 1-800-400-6622 ext.640 4C Real Estate IQ For Sale Government Foreclosed homes from pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo's, REO’s. Your area. Toll free 1-800218-9000 Ext. H-6080 for current listings. 17 Real Estate For Sale By Owner Beautiful 3 level townhouse; 3 bdrm, 2 full/ 2 half baths & finished basement. Hardwood floors on main level, decorative wallpaper throughout. Fenced backyard with deck & patio. Located in North Leesburg. Convenient to schools & shopping. Owner may help w/closing. $123,000. Call (703) 771-9447. General Classified 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 mlant to join our family through adoption. We can help with medical and legal expenses. Please call Tamar A David at our home at 1-800-953-1226 Adoption: Loving, childless couple seeks to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal/ medical expenses. Mike and Denise collect 703-719-9842. 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. Swansboro, NC Spring Eggtravaganza with Extravagant Discounts and a chance to win $1001 Come out and preview Swanboro's fastest selling community. Towering over the tranquil waters of Queens Creek, Hickory Bluff offers a gated entrance with community pier and paved roads. Join in the fun of our Spring celebration and enjoy great discounts! Homesites room the teens, waterfront from the $30's. Call today for details on our Spring Eggtravaganza! 1-800448-5263. A beautiful Victorian wedding* Gatlinsburg, Team.* Complete services at special prices* Premeir Chapel in the Smokies* Dreams DO come true!* Victorian Gardens* 1-888-KISSNOW* 1-423-430-LQVE. Colloidal Minerals of the type described on “Dead Doctors Don't Lie* tape. Wholesale: $11.95/ qt. Sold by the gallon. Free tape or to order Call : 1800-470-8638. Get Maximum Results for your advertising dollars! Largest Retail Web Site! Write: Torex. 149 Pickford Ave., Buffalo NY 14223 or Call 1-888-2064929 r German Student and other Scandinavian, European, South American, Asian, Russian exchange students arriving August, Become a host family/ aise. Call 1-800-SIBLING- BLINGFree Brochures: Two beautiful Wedding Chapels in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Choose, Indoor Garden Setting, or Quaint White Chapel Adjoining National Park, Honeymoon Lodging, Smoky Mountain Laurel 1-800408-8577. Smoky Mountain Memories 1-800258-6797 Hearing Alda- Just $379.00 manufactured direct to the public. In the canal type, fully guaranteed. Free information and sample. Call toll free 1-800-960-4367 ext. 20. MicroMax. E Arts & Crafts CRAFTERS Spaces still available for the Warrenton Spring Festival Saturday, May 17 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 12,000 visitors expected For an application, call (540) 341-2051 and leave message Auctions Auction- Saturday, April 5, 1997- 10:00 am, Mansion House, Antiques, 110.2+ acres historic Clark Plantation- For brochure call 1-800-4427906. Rogers Realty and auction VAAL #2. Computer Auction. Mar. 23, 11:00 -am. Best Western Hotel across from the Richmond Airport. Computers, Notebooks, Printers, Software, etc.. Terms: Cash, Check, Charge. Auctioneer Bob Man VL# 1531. (804)275-0997 Real For Sale m American Family Hon I DC We Build On Your Lot 25 models to choose from Quality Stick B|ult Construction 10-Year Home Owner's Warranty Well/Septic Included/Turnkey Priced from the low $t>Os to mid $ 100s Call 800-468-7320 or visit our sales center at 171 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, VA Auctions Farm Auction- March 22. 29 South Culpeper, VA. 6 vehicles; 5 tractors, 2 haybines, rakes, 2 round balers. Call brochure. Bennett Auction Co. #551 (540) 8254589. Public Auction Sat. March 29, ‘97 at 6:00 p.m. The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly VA (703) 327-4004 We will sell overstock merchandise from major discount warehouse to include: •Electronics* Food •Clothing •Paper Goods • Cleaning Supplies Terms: Cash, Check, MOST Debit, MC, Discover, Visa. Calvin Neal VAAR #2084 Directions • from Chantilly, take RT. 50, 3.5 miles W of RT. 28 (Suty Rd.) From Gifcerfs CornerIRts. 15 & 50) 7 miles E on Rt 50 (Next to Meadow's Farms Nursery) Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA Every Friday Night at 7:00 p.m. Furniture • Antiques and Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household Items We Buy or Sell complete or partial estates. We’ll also buy used furniture and household items. Pickup available. Consignments welcome For Mon Information call (703) 327-4004 CaMn Neal VAAR *2064 LW 'Scoop' Magma VAAR *1308 Or From Chantey taka Rt 50 3J mlea Wolfit 28 (Sully fid.). Rom Gilberts Comer (Rta 15 A 50), 7 miles E on Rt 50. (Mart to Meadow* Farm* Nursery) Estate Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy Chantilly. VA Fri. March 21 at 6:00 p.m. • Vehicles • Household Items ToMtde«MeaM*al (Ached J. SSong <*12002 Kuan Rldgs Or. Herndon, VA VEMCtfS; 1968 ChewoM Cone* Mona; 1986 Aud 5000S salon wegon; 1979 Merced**Bsra 280 S£; 1970 MsrosdseBsra 250 C; 1988 Aud GT. FURNmmC: 10 CMposndele •Ms chsirs; INrg room tmAjre; Xfedsn set Large d*ing room bUr. Bedoom slAs; OB bat no«op ottK, rTrnitvt stand, PrSrtM desk: Pttim Pamtngs; Pnrss, KuiM Ol old bode some 8m edlone; Lob d gbae; SMr SMrpbb; Lanrmowers; Bta screen tv; HAjch, mutfi mors. ALSO Regubr FiUey nidi con■gvnsrb mb be son. Thrme. Cash, Check. MOST OaM card, Mae. MC, Dboousr. Announcemsrb dbr d tab bks precedence om pmbd rnasrbt Food kbbfb (703)327-4004 CaMn Neal VAAR *2064 LW. 'Scoop' Magmnee VAAR *1304 Or From ChenWy. take Rt SO 3S rrab* W d fit 28 (Suly Rd). From Omens Comer (Rb. 15A SO), 7 meee E on Rt SO. (Nabl to Meadow* Farm* Nursery) Auctions .Auctioni Sat., March 22 at 10 a.in. ;ii lli«* Iiuiiu* of iMrs. Anna I,. I^unli ‘tOO K. Clmmllrr Si., (aifpopor. \A Presenting an absolutely full day of truly wonderful antique furniture and collectibles - everything from mint condition to some in the rough, but no junk! Wait until you see: A HIGHLIGHT: Most splendid wal. buffet; Rose MT mirror, 2 drawers/2 doors, dec. w/a carved wal. buck's head above the mirror & finely-carved hunter's catch' applied medallions on each door. You won i see another like it soon! OTHER FINE FURNITURE: Ornate oak foyer mirror w/columns. recessed bev. mirror 42"x80"; Fine oak buffet w/carvings, paw feet; Eastlake wal. wardrobe w/burl panels; Lg. painted country bookcase cupboard; Lg. oak bowside china cabinet w/carving, paw feet; Heywood-Wakefield wicker stand & similar armchair; Oak wardrobe w/carvings; Mah. flame-grain Emp. chest; Fancy iron beds; Mahogony Chippendale game table; Mahogony 4-drawer chest; Eastlake wal. highback bed; Gorgeous md. oak clawfood table; Set 6 oak pressed-back dining chairs; Early mahogany tilt-top stand; Unusual sm. stand w/relief GrecoRoman style carving; Baker's table; Some old pieces from Old Rag Mtn.; 6-tin pie safe; Mule chest, etc.; Oak washstands; Rnd. quartersawn oak ped table; AND MUCH MORE!!! GUNS: Winchesters - Mdl. 1902 .22 bolt; Mdl. 02A 22bolt; 2 - Mdl. 67 .22 bolt; Md. 1897 I2g.; 2 - Mdl. 12 16g; 2- mdl. 12 12g. pump; 2 - Mdl. 37 12g.; Mdl. 1897 16g.; Mdl. 97 12g.; Remingtons - Sportsman 12 I2g. pump; + shotgun patented 10720/1894; Stevens - Little Scout 14.5.22; ETC. CROCKS: B J. Miller (Alex), inc. 1/2 gallon jug, 1 gal. & 1.5 gal. crocks; Hickerson (Strasburg) w/blue; Wms. & Reppert (Penn.) 15 gal.; Ovoids/unusual utilities. GRISWOLD: Rare #13 & #2 hying pans; #12 hying pan w/lid; #14 hying pan & many other frying pans in sizes in-between; Popover pan #'s 6141, 949, 948, etc.; Danish cake pan #962; Combread #'s 954.955, etc.; Waffle irons, flat skillets, and mote!! Very nice HOME COMFORT cookslove. ■OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST: 1800's manual dovetailer & other very old tools; Anvils; Domed tunks; Crystal chandelier; Old Planters 4r peanuts jar; Monarch" stereoscope w/con^>lete set of graphic WW1 cards; Old baskets, all shapes & sizes; Great old oil lamps; Seth Thomas pillar & scroll sclock; Ramon's Store jar; Treenware; Iron dog boot scrapes; Carnival glass: 2 blue Orange Tree 4-fid. tumblers, lovely marigold Holly ruffled bowl, etc.; Dep. glass, inc. pink Mayfair cracker jar, lg. handled bowl, etc.; Lg. old platters, inc. Persiana', etc.; 'Elite' accordian; Small brass steam whistle; Lg. group 1960's comic books; pal'd. 1901 mailbox; Ideal composition doll P-90; AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!!! IN VARYING CONDITION: Oak buffet; Wal. cradle; Spool bed; Oak dressers; Old clocks, inc.; Richard Ward; Old floor/table radios; 1800's saddle; Iron wagon wheels; Prim, blanket chests & MORE YET TO BE UNCOVERED!!!! Preview morning of auction only, please. PARENTS ARE STRONGLY CAUTIONED: Active railroad tracks adjacent to auction site. TERMS: Cash or good check w/ID, NO BUYER'S PREMIUM. Food Served by the Ruritans Bnx Payne Auctions, Inc. (540) 937-4142 • 675-3729 >i-‘ VA.A.F. #330 AUCTION Saturday, March 22,1997 10 a.m. rain or shine Due to restrictions at Lake of the Woods all merchandise has been moved to Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises on Rt. 29 South of Culpeper, VA. (Inside Homemaker's Building). All contents of 4 bedroom home (All modem). Wurlitzer Electric Organ w/Tape Recorder (Must See) 11-Piece Dining Room Suite (2) Queen Size Bedroom Suites (Complete) (1) Double Bedroom Suite (Complete) Double Bed (Complete) w/Dresser & Mirror & Chest of Drawers Living Room Suite Love Seat White Sectional Sofa Several Occasional Chairs Lots of End Tables & Coffee Tables (Glass & Metal) (4) Color Televisions Lots Dishes & Cooking Utensils Cameras Lot Side & Lamp Tables Lot Wall Mirrors & Pictures Lot Electrical Lamps (2) Small File Cabinets Lot Books (2) Vacuums (2) Stereo Sets Lot Patio Furniture Nice Beverage Cabinet 16' Alum. Extension Ladder 6' Wooden Stepladder Wheelbarrow Lime Spreader Lawn & Garden Tbols (2) 1/4" Electric Drills Electric Leaf Blower Electric Hedge Clippers Electric Cham Saw Small Lot Hand tools Lots & Lots of Items Not Listed! ‘Note: This is nice clean merchandise! Come see! Owners: Palmer Estate Terms: Cash Lunch Served by Mennonites Auctioneer COL. Dm Reese Consignment Auction Saturday March 29,1997, 10 am. rain or shine Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises, Rt. 29, South of Culpeper, VA f all at your mdse, k turn into cash! Call mdse, in early! io worn out tires or non-working apphancss accepted. COL. TOM W. KKLSi; < mmim ir< thixi;i:k #mmt nos S. M MX ST. n 'UWTR. \.\ 22701 540 X25-2X00 Business Vfe Opportunities $1,000’e Possible Typing. Part Time. At Home. Toil 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. 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 "W" Herndon, VA. Great location w/excell. growth opportunity. Located in Ig. 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No selling! 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 Snack/Soda Route Prime Local Sites) $1,000+ Weekly Potential. Parttime/Fulltimel Solid Cash Business! Expand to Desired Income! Small Investment! 1-800-617-6430, EXT. 4600 Sr. Executive Entrepreneurs. Fastest growing telecom Marketing Company in the U.S. seeks talent to aggressively ex0 pand local/ regional markets. Must have strong background in recruiting, training and public speaking. If you are entrepreneurally minded, highly motivated to succeed and tired of glass ceilings call immediately. Residuals, Bonuses and expenses once qualified. 1-800377-7585. Tropical Sno. Nations •1 Shave ice dealers and distributors needed Immediately in your exclusive area. Trailers, Jeeps, Carts or hut packages available. Call 304732-7800.

_ _ Childcare *3*1 Services 00 Offered uUJkilW IS. LP£Bstrai| and laun< Live-in international students, aged 18-24, are available to care for your children and help with child-related tasks such as preparing meals for the children, itening their room wiping with their jndry. Fees average $170 a week fora minimum ten week am. Call Daanna ' at $400-727txL 6053 for more information on our summer International Family Companion cultural exchange program. Computer/ 4C Electronics vU Sales/Service IBM Compatible APEX Computer; Monitor, keyboard, printer and supplies, hard drive needs repair. $500. Call Mark or Debbie 540-347-4222. 40 Firewood 3/4 cord split, you pick up, $55. 540-347-4077. 41 Found Shepherd/ mix puppy with collar and leash. 540-253-7476. 43 Garage/Yard | Moving Sale' Moving Sale, Washington, VA. Tables, cabinets, other furniture, dogfence, woodstove, books, clothes, china, knickknacks, Saturday, March 22, 9am-1pm, Ashtree Lane (off 211, 1 mile south of 522 & 211, Massie’s Comer). Rain Date; Sunday, 3-23 44 Giveaways Free black aged manure. U-load, U-haul. New Baltimore area. Call 540-349-8475. Free Horse Manure, Waterford, Lovettsville Area. 540-882-3361. Hamsters: Free babies to good homes. 540-3475192. Working Dishwasher, Disposal, and Counter top with sink: Call and leave message at (703) 758-6787. Horses For Sale WANTED - 2 Pleasure Horse*: 15.1+ Hands, up to 10 years old, bombproof, must load & haul well. Excellent Experienced Home Provided. Send Photo, Description, Price to: SEC, 8018 Barron Farm Rd.. Catlett, VA 20119 WANTED Horses, Ponies, Cattle & Trailers. All Types. Cash Terms Will pick-up at farm. (410) 987-5642 Instruction Child Day Care Careers: Train for an exciting new career with ICS- acredited member of the Distance Education and Training Council. Call today for free information with absolutely no obligation: 1-800-471-3232 ext. 1059. Free Book. Learn how to open the door to your future. Train for an exciting new career with ICSAccredited member of the Distance Education and Training Council. Call Today for free information on more than 60 career opportunities with absolutely no obligation: 1-800-471-3232, ext. 1049 E£ Miscellaneous WW For Sale Cellular Phones Special Offer $17/mon. Free Cellular Phone No Activation Fee Free Weekends tor 6 mon. Wimbush Communications Your Cellular Delivery Serv. 301-270-2174 Floyd Co. 540 AC. Restorable two-story (arm house, trout stream, timber. $500.00 per acre. Take all or may subdivide. Warren- 1-540-2305977. FDS Inc. 1-800654-5566. Garden Tillers.TroyBilt Rear-Tine Tillers at low, direct from factory prices. For Free catalog with prices, special Savings Now In Effect, and Model Guide, call Toll Free 1-800-520-0400, Dept. 9. Live Fish For Ponds. Over 32 Species Available. Colorful Catalog Upon Request. Z.T.S. Fish Hatchery Route 2 Box 216K Inwood WV 25428 Sawmill #3795. Saw logs Into boards, planks, beams, Large Capacity. Best sawmill value anywhere. Free information. Norwood Sawmills, 90 Curtwright Drive #3, Amherst, NY 14221 1-800578-1363 Sega Genlsls, controller and 6 games, $140.00. 540-439-2569. Swimming Pools - $878 New 1996 Pool includes Deck, Fence, Filter, Lad° ders. Installation Additional. Financing Available. Call 24 hours. 1800-447-7207. Swimming Pool's $878. New 1996 Factory Left Over Models. Huge 31’x19'x4'Deep. Comes Complete with Large Deck, Fence, Ladders, Liner, Filter, Pump, & Motor. Installation & Financing Available. Call 24 HRS. 1-800-447-7207 Tanning Bed Factory Outlet, New and used Wolff, Sunmaster, Puretan Sunbeds. All at factory prices to public. $33/ month. Call today for color catalog: 800-6799678. Tanning Bads. 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. Wolff Tanning Beds . Tan at home. Buy Direct and Save! Commarical/Home units from $199.00. Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog. Call Today 1-800-842-1310. Wolff Tanning Beds. Order direct from factory distribution center. Solid steel, full body tanning beds, financing available. Free catalog. 1-800-5379113 (callers with 804/ 757 area code) 1-800447-0040 (callers with 540/ 703 area code). Wolff! Wolffl Wolff! Factory direct Distributor offering the largest variety in the industry with over 50 different new model tanning beds to choose 1-800-626-4252 Wolft/SunMaster Commercial/Home Systems. Our sunbeds are larger are larger, tan better, cost less. America’s largest independent manufacturer. Easy payments. Free delivery. Free color catalog. 1800-Keep-A-Tan Miscellaneous Wanted FENCING PARTNER NEEDED: Due to unfortunate circumstances, Prussian gentlemen of old school here needs new fencing partner. No prior experience neccessary. Former partner’s widow will sell sword cheap. Write Box AW. 1° classM*®1*8' &appafjannocfe V800-852-4787 58 Musical Instr & Equip 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)335-0903 (night) or (540)347-4222 (day) and ask for Dan. [f For Sale: Golden Retriever puppies, AKC registered. First shots and wormed. Ready to go. Males and females, $300, $350. 540-7881844. Recreational Equip/Health Girl's 24” Huffy 10speed, 2 years old, excellent condition, $50. Call Marie or Debbie 540-3474222. 65 Services Business Affordable Bookkeeping Services: Taxes, payroll, accounts pay- - able, accounts receivable, accounting services, financial statements, bank reconciliations, etc. for small business. (703)585-4871. 66 Services Cleaning Spring Cleaning Time. Garden clean up and house cleaning. Call Clean & Green, 675SI 39. 67 Services, Financing Mortgage "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 Charies Toney at 804-282-0588 or 1-800-827-8909. Crosstate Motrgage. Can't Afford The Home You Need? Get More home for your money with minimal downpayment. Complete financing if qualified. DeGeorde Home Alliance, 1-800-343-2884. Debt Consolidation Free Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non profit, licensed/bonded. 1-800955-0412. Debt Consolidation! Cut monthly payments to 50%. Reduce or eliminate interest. 24 hr. approval. Non-profit, licensed & bonded. Call Toil Free 1-888-7957671. 68 Services Healthcare 20/20 Without Glasses! Safe, rapid, non-surgicai, 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. nttpv/www.visionfreedom .com Satisfaction Guaranteed. 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 Gardens Tilled: With 6hp Troy Horse. Rower beds established arid perrenial garden work also. Call Nina Moore, 987-8953. EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mil® west of Post Offic® Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 Tributes A Heart-felt “Thank rou" for all the kindness shown to us In the death of my mother. Mary Curtis ana Family It» Chevrolet 1988 Cavalier Station Wagon, automatic, air condition, V-6, excellent condition, $3,250. Bobs Used Cars. 703777-5888. Chevy Camera 1995 - artic white, ac, automatic, am/fm cassette, power locks, anti-theft system, power locks. 31,500 miles. Great condition. Under Warranty. $11,500 Call: (703) 305-5844. Dodge 1987 Caravan, low miles, automatic, air > condition, excellent condition, $3,950. Bobs Used Cars. 703-7775888. Dodge 1987 Daytona: Excellent condition, AM/ FM cassette. Please call 540-937-4606, if no answer please leave a message. Donate Vehicles: RVs, boats to: Heritage for the Blind Tax Deductible Free Towing, Need not run. 1-800-2-Donate/ 1800-236-6283. Ford 1988 Taurus: 4 door, good condition, runs well. Please call (540) 937-4606, if no answer, please leave a message. Lincoln Towncar 1987 Signature Series, Grey, reliable, good condition. 160k miles. $3,350. Call (703) 724-9237. Lincoln, 1986, Town Car, fully loaded, luxury edition, runs and looks great. $2,950. Bobs Used Cars. 703-777-5888. . Mercedes, 1981, 240 Diesel, low miles, automatic, nice reliable car, $3,550. Bobs Used Cars. 703-777-5888. Mercury ‘92 Sable, leather interior, A/C, CR, power windows, loaded, clean inside/ out. $7900. Call 540-439-2569. Mercury 1987 Grand Marquis, V-8, automatic, air condition, AM/FM low miles, very clean, $3250. Bobs Used Cars. 703777-5888. Mustang 1988 GT: Red, 59k miles, excellent condition, Edelbrock, Precision gear, Flowmaster, over $13,000 invested. $8,500. 540-373-6897. NEW PROGRAM for people who have had credit problems or no credeit and are looking to purchase a new or used cars. Call today A aak tor Tarry . 800-547-7301 or 540-547-3700 VADLR Nissan 1979 280Z: for sale, runs, best offer. (540)341-9021. Oldsmoblle, 1981, Delta 88 Royal, automatic, air condition, power windows, clean, runs great, $1,650. Bobs Used Cars. 703-777-5888. Oldsmoblle, 1992, Ciera “S" 4 door, V-6, automatic, air condition, excellent condition, $4,950. Bobs Used Cars. 703-7775888. Pontiac, 1985, Fiero GT, V-6, automatic, air condition, runs and looks super. $2,550. Bobs Used Cars. 703-777-5888. Subaru 1987 2 door hatchback, 4 wheel drive, automatic. Air condition, AM/FM cassette, new timing belts and heads, great shape. $2,750. Bobs Used Cars. 703777-5888. H> I RECT Call Today to list vour Travel Agency, Vacation Rental, Bed & Breakfast, Hotel/ Motel Accomodations, Bus Trips, Etc., in the "Vacation Getaway Directory*. For Information Call 1-800-829-7279 ask for Kathy J., ext 381. Coming Soon ClflWS^r Pet Directory For Al Your Pot Coro. Supplies & Pot Sitting Needs. To Place Your Discounted Ad Coll •OO-Ma-4797, ask for Oleola 1 Thunderblrd elan, 1986, V8, power windows/ door locks, electric dash, excellent maintenance, new tires, air-condition. $1500. 703-724-4244, Toyota 1989, Celica St Coupe, automatic, air condition, AM/FM cassette, excellent condition. $3850 Bobs Used Cars. 703-777-5888. 85 Thicks Chevy 1952 pick-up. Restored, 5 windows, runs good, looks good, new paint. $5,800. (301)739-2627. Dodge, 1976 M-880 Miliarty 4 wheel drive truck, automatic, one ton rated, excellent condition, $3,950. Bobs Used Cars. 703-777-5888. Ford 1978 F-250 Pickup Truck, extended cab, 4 wheel drive, automatic, air condition, nice truck, $4,450. Bobs Used Cars. 703-777-5888. SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions snd parts Installed (If purchased hare). Over 2,000 cars and tmck8 at all times. Wa Buy and Sell running ears and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt. 229,3 miles pest Culpeper High School. 82H571 Ford, 1971 Ranchero, nice original truck, 3514V Gleveland Engine, Poppi Red with Black Vynol Top, Factory Mag ^Wheels, A Real Looker, $3,350. Bobs Used Cars. 703-777-5888. Toyota, 1992, Pickup Truck, 5 speed, 31K miles, runs and looks great. $5,450. Bobs Used Cars. 703-777-5888. Astro Passenger Van 1987: Loaded, high mileage, runs great, $1,950. (540)547-2278 leave message. 0 Parts & Accessories Wheels, 15x10 Aluminum Outlaw Il's, excellent condition, 5 lug, fits Jeep CJ and Ford. $250. 703779-7661. CM He|p W1 Wanted $$AVON$$ Potential $200-$2000 per month. Sell where & when you like, its not just door to door anymore. ' Medical/other insurance available. 1-800-288-6311. Ind. Rep. ALTERNATIVE HEALTH PRACTITIONERS Needed PT for expanding practice. Licensed/certified applicants call: 540-439-0081 VOICE MAIL #8 Employment Branch Manager Lending experience required & 2-3 years Supervisory experience desired. Contact Sharon Lee @ 540439-3233 EOE CASE MANAGER II/ MH A MR, #7094-01 Temporary (90 day), full-time position to perform case management services for MH & MR consumers. Good communication skills with consumers, families and service providers. Bachelor’s in human services & 2 yrs relevant experience required, DMV record check required. Salary: $10.87/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 3/31/97, to: Human Resources, RappahannockRapldan CSB 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 EEO/AA DRIVERS Builder's Supply & Lumber is looking for C.D.L. Class B Drivers. Must have ticket free driving record with no accidents! To be able to work in the Culpeper area. Must have exp. in loading/unloading a truck. Call Accustaff at: 540-829-7992 EOE ELECTRICIANS Helpers & Trainees Full time with benefits for residential work throughout No. Va. Call: E.L Kellogg, Corp. 703-968*5545 Electrician- Must have residential background, tools, transportation & good driving record. Good pay and benefits. Work in Culpeper, Locust Grove & Fredricksburg area. Call Jim Berry at Power/Systems, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm 540-8296109, Evenings 540-8256273. FORKLIFT OPERATORS To work in Culpeper and it's surrounding areas. Must have two or more years exp. in the seat. Have working knowledge of gas, elect, propane, and standup. Dependable transportation and work history a must! Please call 540-829-7992 EOE MftBids& Iww Proposals Invitation for Bids: . Rain Shield/ Cover The Rappahannock County Board ot Supervisors is soliciting bids from firms to provide rain shield material to the Rappahannock County Sanitary Landfill (Cell 3) located on Rt. 639, Weaver Road, in Amissville, VA. The successful bidder shall comply with the terms contained in the Invitation for Bids issued by the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County. Copies of the complete IFB and the General Terms and Conditions are available from the office listed below. No prequalification is required for this contract. All bids should be submitted on a form (included with the General Terms and Conditions documents) clearly identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shall note any exclusions or limitations. The basis for the bid shall also be stated; for this agreement, a final and complete finished price shall be stated. All bids must be received at the County Administrator’s Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Wednesday, April 2, 1997, by 3:00 PM., at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply. The Library Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 3-12,3-19-97 •29207 Invitation for Bids: Paving of Rappahannock County Library Driveway & Parking Area The Rappahannock County Library Board of Trustees is soliciting bids on services to provide an asphaltic concrete surface to the Rapahannock County Library driveway and parking area located on Rt. 683, Library Road, in Washington, VA. The successful bidder shall comply with the terms contained in the Invitation for Bids issued by the Trustees of the Rappahannock County Library. Copies of the complete IFB and the General Terms and Conditions are available from the office listed below. No prequalification is required for this contract. All bids should be submitted on a form (included with the General Terms and Conditions documents) dearly identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shall note any exclusions or limitations. The basis for the bid shall also be stated; for this agreement, a final and complete finished price shall be stated. All bids must be received at the County Administrator's Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Monday, March 24,1997, by 3:00 PM, at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply. The Library Board reserves the right to reject1 any or all bids. BY ORDER OF: Rappahannock County Library Board of Trustees 3-12 ft 3-19-97 •29204 ELECTRICIANS Experienced residential & commercial electricians for work throughout No. Va. Full time w/ all benefits & 401K. Call: E.L Kellogg, Corp. 703-968-5545 LABORERS NEEDED Transporatation required. E.L Kellogg Electrical Contractor Call: 703-968-5545 MECHANIC WANTED Small engine tractor mechanic. McMichaels. 540-349-2800 Rehabilitation DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPECIALIST #7095-0147096-01 Full-time position located in Warrenton and Part-time position 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, 3/31/97, to: Human Resources RappahannockRapldan CSB 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 EEO/AA RESIDENTIAL AIDE #7040-03, 7070-02 Full and Part time positions in Culpeper to include evening & weekend hrs. Provide assistance & residential support to consumers w/ mental retardation. Exp. with MH/MR populations helpful. DMV record check required. Position subject to drug testing. Hiring range: $7.49-$8.41/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 3/31/97 to: Human Resources RappahannockRapldan CSB 401 S. Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 EEO/AA r SECRETARY I #7093-01 Hourly position available in Fauquier County, MondayThursday 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Skill interacting with public, handling confidential data and WP5.1. $6.81/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 03/31/97, to: Human Resources RappahannockRapidan CSB 401 S. Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 EEO/AA No cost job training! Young adults 16-24, earn while you leaml Lots of benefits and incentives. For information call Job Corps today. 1 -800-8899335 1 TRUCK DRIVERS Accepting applications for tri-axle truck drivers, experienced in tail-gating stone. Copy of current driving record required. EOE. Rappawan Inc. 815 Remount Rd. Rt 522 South Front Royal, VA 22630 540-636-6143 THE IWN AT LfTTU leWHTCTOH CALLING ALL HOUSEWIVES AND HOMEMAKERS We need Housekeepers! If your kids are grown and you finally have time to yourself, if you like to dean. If you have an eye for detail and If you take pride in your work, we have a Job for you. We'll pay you a good salary and provide benefits tool Call Jan at 1-600-272-4466 THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA 22747 CpmeOne & Cornet All To the Nation's #1 . WAREHOUSE PERSON Full-time position with benefits. Heavy lifting required. Driver’s license and good driving record required. Agricultural background helpful. GARDEN CENTER HELP Part-time, year round. Apply In Person: Warrenton Farmers' Co-Op Warrenton, Virginia construction opportunities The TYRH Organization. Ltd., a dynamic developer located in Sterling. VA is experiencing rapid growth and is in need of several key individuals to help impact on the future sue cess oi our company, we invite quamiea candidates to consider the following openings: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Must be an office “DYNAMO” who can handle a flurry of phone calls with ease, while providing expert administrative support Previous experience is required. Experienced team leaders with extensive job site development and construction management backgrounds. Commercial driver’s license, with heavy equipment operations experience is preferred. Seeking an aggressive individual to estimate both municipal and general construction projects. Position requires a 4-year technical degree and 5+ years experience in site work and land development, including utilities, earthwork, mechanical and electrical. Civil engineering degree and/or franchise experience preferred. Seeking reliable individuals who are eager to work on a winning team. Previous construction experience, including pump and tank preferred. Set your “sites" on achievement and challenge with our fast-moving organization. For immediate consideration, SUPERINTENDENTS ESTIMATOR LABORERS please forward your resume to: HUMAN RESOURCES THE TYREE ORGANIZATION 15 Douglas Court Sterling, VA 20166 FAX: 703-904-8358 HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT „ „ #7071-02 Full-time position providing technical, staff assistant and clerical support to Human Resources Director. Prepares payroll transactions. Provides employment & benefit information to applicants. Updates confidential files. Excellent communication, word processing and organization skills required. Personnel exp. preferred. Heavy volume/high visibility position. Hiring range: $8.22-$9.24/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 3/31/97, to: Human Resources RappahannockRapidan CSB 401 S. Main St Culpeper, VA 22701 Previous applicants remain under consideration ' 540-825-3100 EEO/AA Sales opportunity with 23 year old legal services plan just introduced in Virginia. Advanced commissions paid weekly, training provided. Strong opportunity. Private contractor. Call (301) 4454020. PAGINATOR Award-winning group of community ncwspapcis seeks entry-level pnginator to be part of a team. Knowledge of QuarkXprrvs essential. Some newspaper and copyoiiillng experience preferred. Will train. Send resume lo: Janet Rems Times Community Newspapers 1760 Reston Parkway Reston, VA 20190 Fax: 703-437-6019 K mail: nvtimes@aol.com B.S.L. IS NOW HIRING TRUCK DRIVERS 2 CDL Class B Van Drivers needed. Min. 2 yr. experience with mlllwork. Heavy lifting. Only serious, DEPENDABLE applicants need apply. FORKLIFT OPERATORS 4 Forklift Operatos needed. Min. 1 yr. experience required. Heavy lifting. Knowledge of lumber beneficial. Great pay with excellent benefits! Applications being taken for above Jobs M-F 7:30a to 5:00p. Directions from Manassas: 29S Into Culpeper Co. Right onto Rt. 685 (across from Budwelser Beer Dist.) Right onto Airpark Dr. 1/2 mile on left. 540-825-0200 Lorrie Nokiiiikn Vihi.IIIIA EOE ^S/aith C^ountain Company Marketing Data Analyst/Administrative Assistant Full-time position with benefits. Candidates should have experience with analysis work and/or experience as a marketing assistant. Requirements Computer knowledge required. Including Lotus 1 -2-3 & WordPerfect. Database software knowledge, a plus. Strong statistical & organizational skills necessary. Good typing, grammar & communication skills. Applications will be accepted through April 4, 1997. Mall your resume and salary history to Judy at Highway 211, Spenyville, Virginia 22740, or fax to 703-987-7288 Too Late Employment GARDENER FT. 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 resume to: Bowman-Deyarmin 223 Steps to Heaven Rd. Linden, VA 22642 Tired of commuting? Fauquier County based 10 year old HVACR Firm needs technicians & helpers. Fax resume to 540-341-7490. WAIT STAFF POSITION OPEN Monday-Friday Day Shift Looking for person who enjoys serving the public, come join our staff where serving the public is our business!! Call for appointment 540-675-1066 The Country Cafe 389-A Main Street Washington, VA Too Late to Classify Giveaway: Adopt - Dalmation, neutered male, 4 yrs. house trained, 65 lbs, nice dog. Lab - black, neutered male, 80 lbs. house broken, 1 -2 yrs. Red Bone Hound - female, 2yrs, 35 lbs., spayed, has been abused, still timid but very sweet. Doberman -110 lbs, neutered male, 2 yrs, house broken, inside dog. Big baby. Many other dogs to choose from • all dogs fixed, no fees, adoption contact. Second Chance Rescue. (304) 229-7285. Pet Lovers: Urgent homes and bames needed for sad deserving cats struggling against elements. AH expenses pad. Call collect 703243-7014. Will do yard and tree work. CaH 540-967-9210.

Germination and Temperature By DR. DIANE RELF Extension Environmental Horticulturist With the first warm days of spring, gardeners are anxious to get their vegetable seed in the ground. Unfortunately, it is not the air temperature, but the soil temperature that controls seed germination. We have to wait for the soil temperature to reach the optimum for a specific crop if we hope to get a good stand of vigorous seedlings. Planting at Minimum Temperature for Germinations Means It Will Take Longer Some books give minimum temperatures for germination. This is the lowest temperature at which germination will occur for that crop, but the length of time for germination will be much longer than at optimum temperatures. Seed can be planted when the soil temperature reaches minimum level for that seed on the assumption that the temperature will continue to rise and germination will proceed at a rapid rate. Planting at a lower temperature results in greatly reduced germination. Some crops require fluctuating temperatures that may be on a daily or seasonal basis. In addition, temperature is interrelated with light in certain crops. For example, celery requires temperatures below 50F to germinate if held in the dark at a constant temperature, but even in diffused light, will germinate at 70F; and with a 10 degree day/night fluctuation, will germinate at an SSF day temperature. High Temperatures Can Be Problems, Too While many experienced gardeners have come to recognize this minimum temperature limit in the spring (often by trial and error), it remains difficult to understand that soil temperature is equally important in the summer when high temperature can cause dormancy, even death of seeds. The upper limits of soil temperatures for vegetable seed survival range between 86F and 104F. No crops tested at 113F survived more than 24 hours. Even when seeds do germinate in high temperature soil, the seedlings may die from the heat. The impact of excessively high temperature is not limited exclusively to soil temperature. Seed stored at high temperatures, such as in a car with all the windows closed on a late spring or summer day, may result in slow, erratic germination or in poor development of the seedlings. The home gardener who wishes to get off to an early and vigorous start has several options at hand. Seed may be pregerminated indoors to overcome the soil temperature problem, then planted outside as long as the air temperature remains high enough to avoid frost or cold damage. Raise Soil Temperature by Using Black and Clear Plastic The outdoor soil temperature may be manipulated by covering the ground first with black plastic, then clear plastic with an air layer between formed by a series of thin strips of wood. The clear plastic traps solar heat, the black plastic absorbs it, and the air layer insulates and reduces loss due to convection and radiation. A good soil thermometer is important so you can see when the soil has warmed sufficiently to allow planting of the seed. Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. Ennis and Pat Jenkins Celebrate 40 Years Congratulations to Patricia and Ennis Jenkins who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. The Passion Play in Charlottesville at the First Baptist Church is Saturday, March 22 at 3:30 p.m. If interested in going please contact Sandra Jenkins at 675-3741. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett has returned home after visiting with Capt. and Mrs. D.C. Welling and family in Fairfax Station for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown were Sunday evening shoppers in Winchester. Bobbie Jo Brown spent Sunday with Victoria Hudson and her family in Flint Hill. " Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz enjoyed the Band Concert at the Rappahannock High School on Thursday night. Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz had birthday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack and sons, Eric and Jason in Centreville to celebrate Jason’s 11th birthday. My husband, Edward wants to thank all for the cards, phone calls, visits and most of all prayers. We'are going through a rough time right now so please pray for us. ; ; , By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 The deacons of the Washington Baptist Church will meet on Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m. Rev. Phil Bailey was a Monday night dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Our condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scoggin and family on the passing of his mother, Mrs. Ina Scoggin in Greensboro, N.C. Sunday Mrs. Mabel Burke, Richie Burke and daughters, Molly and Katie of Woodville, Mrs. Annie Hawkins and Jamie Deal had dinner at Country Cookin in Culpeper. Ms. Betty Menefee of Manassas visited her mother, Mrs. Frances Eubank on Saturday. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Eubank and Mrs. Frances Eubank had lunch in Front Royal. Donald Keyser and a friend of Alexandria were Saturday visitors of his mother, Mrs. Addie Keyser. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo attended the Band Concert at Rappahannock High School on Thursday night, Amanda is a drummer with the band. Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Clark shopped and had lunch in Front Royal on Saturday. Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark and Mrs. Brenda McDonald of Manassas. Happy birthday wishes to John , Preston on Friday, March 21, to Mrs. Ivy Racer on Monday, March 24 to Miss Mary Miller Wood on Tuesday, March 25 and to Arthur Smoot in Flint Hill on Thursday, March 27. Have a good week and please call when you have news for my column. Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently. Hilda Bailey Williams to Hilda Bailey Spencer, Trustee, 21.630 acres, Stonewall District. Deed of Gift. Everett S. Cortright and wife to Jon M. Smith and others, 23.25 acres, Village of Flint Hill, Wakefield District. $150,000. Delores Edna Corbin to Robert Miloslavich, Jr., 95.2093 acres, parcel two, Wakefield District. $225,000. Elizabeth B. Smith to Robert Perry and wife, 4.3070 acres, Hampton District. $126,000. Thomas G. Taylor to Charles E. Schoenduby, 3.3688 acres, Hawthorne District. $120,733. Mary A. Williams to Gary M. Wallace and other, 1.853 acres, Wakefield District. $26,400. Mary H. Williams to George Edward Williams and wife, 35.1894 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Mary H. Williams to Michael Anthony Williams, 5.744782 percent undivided interest in 50.3679 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Mary H. Williams to Thomas V. Williams, Jr. and wife, 29.1895 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Rosemary Wire Anderson and husSMALL HORSE PROPERTY, 9 acres located at Massie's Comer, board fencing, mountain views, good pasture, 2 bedroom house. Rare find in Rappahannock. $129,900 JUST ACROSS LINE IN CULPEPER COUNTY - Boston, new house to be built on 2.2 acre lot offering 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, rear deck and 1,056 square fee. $95,000 MAY BE THE BEST VIEW of any land for sale in "Rappahannock, 30 acres, lightly wooded, road complete, nestled against the mountain, southern exposure, Huntly area. $79,900 Call Emily Henry & rainbow - V.I.P. 675-3490 or 1-800-523-8846 g* Flint Hill Homes Welcome Visitors Due to space reservations, the following news was omitted from our March 12, 1997 issue. The Rappahannock News regrets any inconvenience this may have caused our readers. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg were Wednesday visitors of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Grady and Doris Vest and grandson, Jared Werner motored to Fredericksburg on Friday. Irene Hamilton of High Point, N.C. returned to her home after a visit with her mother, Mrs. Alice Brady. Dick Brady of Oakton and Matthew Brady of Arlington were Saturday visitors of Mrs. Brady. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest and grandchildren, Ashley and Logan of Woodville were Saturday visitors of Mrs. Christine Vest. Sunday visitors were Allen and Kim Vest and Kirkland. Mrs. E.O. Cummings of Suffolk and Mrs. Emma of Virginia Beach spent from Thursday uqfil Sunday in the Klise-Cummings home. The following news occurred during the past week and weekend in the Flint Hill area. Katie and Emily Welch spent Saturday with their aunt and uncle, Susie and Ron Walsh at Herndon. They went to see the movie “Jungle to Jungle.” Edith Graves and Wilson and Lois By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Duncan were Sunday visitors of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. . Leon Lillard was a Thursday guest of his parents. Charlie Lillard was taken to the Warren Memorial Hospital on Friday. The Flint Hill Administrative Board met on Friday at the home of Mrs. Mabel Lillard. A speedy recovery to all those on the sick list. Randolph Jenkins and Randy Jenkins of Etlan and Evelyn Hickerson of Chester Gap and Jackie Lillard were among Sunday visitors of Mrs. Mary Hickerson. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, March 23 at 11:15 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Clarice Lillard and Shirley Wade of Ashbum were recent visitors of Mrs. Mary Hickerson. Have a great week! Woodville Highlights - Curtis Crawford of Flint Hill and MrS. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper visited Mrs. Audra Crawford during the week. Mrs. Lou Good of Stanley and Mrs. Carolyn Butler of Springfield were Saturday luncheon guests of Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt. Mrs. Blondia Titchnell of Locust Grove was a Tuesday guest of Mrs. June Clark. Call me with your social news. 1927 ^ ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY BEN VENUE - Oakledge offers one of the most spectacular settings in Rapp'k Co. The 11-rm. brick/frame Cape (vintage 1950s) is situated on a knoll at the end of a tree-lined d/way. Dependencies include 2-car garage, 2 BR/1 BA guest qtrs., 2-stall barn, run-in shed, and several storage buildings. $419,995 HUNTLY - Beautifully maintained 3 BR/2.5 BA 2 fenced acres - pine firs, 2-story LR w/stone FP, log Beautiful!’. _partially fi basement, porches & decks to enjoy the wonderful Blue Ridge Mt Cape on finished views!! $179,990 CASTLETON - This 3 BR/2 BA remodeled Contemporary is perfect for full-time or weekend - Ige. Thermopane windows add plenty of light, stone FP, deck overlooking a 2 acre pond, basement, 2-car garage & 58 acres of open land, hardwoods, x-mas trees & walking trails. $359,000 RAPPAHANNOCK ACREAGE - Washington - wonderful views from this 25.5 wooded acres w/a great price tag of $73,000. Attention families - this 12.6 acres at Viewtown can possibly have 2 homesites for $69,000. Round Hill offers 25.6 acres of hardwoods, pasture, stream, & a homesite wMews. $86,000 <£» Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 rn " lean Lillard 540-675-3670 nsALTOrt* ^^Evmonj^anSho^Co-op CO-OP 50/50 SPECIAL SAVE YOUR GREEN ON SEED POTATOES & FERTILIZER BUY 50 lbs. of 5-10'10 Fertilizer for WITH $3.40 50 lbs* of Kennebec Seed Potatoes (Sale Price when purchased together - must be purchased together to receive savings!) $6.55 $9.95* Sale This Thursday, Friday & Saturday March 20th - 22nd Spring Into Savings Sale Qoing On Now! REMINGTON WARRENTON CULPEPER 540-439-3254 540-347-7100 540-826-2200 MARSHALL 540-364-1533 RAPPAHANNOCK 540-987-8555 Everyone Can Shop Co-op. band to County of Rappahannock, 17.1024 acres, Hampton District. $102,614.40. Nelson Lee Payne to Louis F. Dashiell , 9.0354 acres, Jackson District. $120,000. Pretty home, pretty lot, pretty mountain views and an excellent price. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and frontage on US 211. There are many unique features in this home. Come see for yourself. $118,500 Ask for Don Keithley (540) 347-1144 or (540)675-3431 REALTY HOUSE & ASSOCIATES A 145 Sullivan Street m M Warrenton USl SperryviUe Realty SPERKYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office ON RT. 211 IN SPERRYVILLE - with highway commercial zoning, spacious 9 room and bath home, den with fireplace, two porches, one enclosed, good size lot. $69,000. WASHINGTON - Mt. Salem Avenue, immaculate 3-bedroom brick Cape Cod, nicely landscaped lot. $162,000 FRONTAGE ON BATTLE MTN. ROAD - 25.3 wooded acres, stream^ good building sites. $89,006. MOSTLY OPEN - 20 plus acre tract, board fencing, road frontage, stream and nice view. $90,000. BOSTON AREA - 3.2-acre open & wooded lot on deeded right-of-way. $22,000 RT. 211 - west of SperryviUe, small gift shop - fruit stand complex, 1.5 acres. LISTINGS NEEDED - Homes, Farms, Acreage. Call Today! - James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder 675-3291 John Eubank 987-81462 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH FARMHOUSE ON 2.5 ACRES. First floor master bedroom with full bath, large country kitchen, laundry room. Attached office with separate entrance. Rear patio, front porch with swing. Panoramic mountain views. Bam and several out buildings. $145,000. The Country Property People Nice Trees, Rock Formations, Spring and Great Views of The Blue Ridge Mountains-5.9 acres All for $59,000. Call for an appointment today to view this parcel or other properties listed or not listed. The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker B (540)675-1190 SOON TO BE GREEN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY... A CREEK runs thru it at end of the road near Shenandoah Nat. Park and Little Washington. Newish chalet, decrepit log cabin, Panoramic Mt. Views, great for weekends of ?, 25 secluded wooded acres, $165,000. A CREEK runs thru it at end of the road, bordering Shen. Nat. Park, 5.6acres, mt views, $49,000. Terms... A RIVER runs thru it near end of paved road and Little Washington. 10.5 acres wooded, mt. views, $69,000. A RIVER runs thru it. Choice building site on view knoll. Cedars and open, $49,000. Terms... ROGER BATCHELDER, Earthman Still behind the rock wall on 360 Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1776 540-937-1776 (res.) EOH] _1 II NICE COUNTRY HOME with giant oaks, vegetable & flower gardens and great mountain views. Spacious LR, FRw/ wood stove. Formal DR, 2 BR + study/guest room, 2 baths & screened porch. $149,500. UNDER CONTRACT STORY BOOK COTTAGE cm 4 private acres with small pond and strong stream. Large LR has wood stove, bright & airy w/ screened porch, bedroom w/balcony. Perfect starter, retirement or weekend home near Washington, VA. $126,000. SOLD SECLUDED YET CONVENIENT: Interesting and attractive brick & siding residence on 5 landscaped acres in a very private location. LR w / FP, paneled FR w/FP & wet bar, formal DR, charming kitchen w/ FP, 3 BR, 3 baths, grandchildren/guest suite, garage. Fenced garden & beautiful mountain views! $265,000. NEW LISTING WANAMARA: Delightful Contemporary with 14 acres near Rock Mills. Two BRs, 2 baths (septic allows expansion to 3 BRs), open floor plan includes LR, DR & study. Brick, cedar & glass construction incoiporates views of well-kept forest & winter mountains. Furnishings, generator & garage w/ excellent storage. $195,000. NEW LISTING SIX ACRES between Amissville & Castleton. Nice, rolling & wooded land w/ mature trees, mountain laurel and stream. Backs to large farm. $50,000. NEW LISTING MORE NEW LISTINGS NEEDED Mltzt* Young 875-3555 Real Estate III 675-1373 0 Rick Kohler 937-6146