Rappahannock News, April 2, 1997

.'jjjLdiW' 49th Year, No. 14 12 Pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1997 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cent; Preserving The County's Rural Appeal By VAL VAN METER Rappahannock New* Staff Writer Rappahannock County has bucolic, scenic character, but its farmlands and fat, happy, cows are threatened by “a lot of little stresses.” That was the assessment made by Rappahannock County residents who became “guinea pigs” for the Center for Compatible Economic Development at Airlie March 13 and 14. Six counties sent representatives to Airlie’s Conference Center near Warrenton to consider their counties, their strengths, the stresses they face and the best way to protect what is best about them, and improve their economies at the same time. This was the third such seminar for The Center for Compatible Economic Development, a new strategy of the nationwide Nature Conservancy, which was begun 18 months ago as a distinct entity within the Conservancy. While most noted See Seminar, Page A-6 BZA Approves Herrema Permit By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock New, Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals met Thursday to consider the application for a special use permit by Robert and Joan Herrema. The Herremas were seeking approval to build a 1200 square foot, two bedroom, two bath family cottage for Mrs. Herrema’s parents, behind their home, located on Strothers Lane. The Rappahannock Planning Commission recommended the application to the BZA for approval at their meeting on March 19. Mr. and Mrs. Herrema were present at both meetings and answered all questions the Commission and the Board posed. In addition, neighbors of the Herremas wrote letters in support of the application. The Board cautioned the Herremas about the regulations: The cottage may not be rented to other than family members for two years, and not more than three people, one of whom must be a family member, may live there. Since the Herremas intend the cottage as a residence for Mrs. Herrema’s parents those regulations are not a problem. Mr. Herrema also reported that the Health Department has approved the new drain field and septic site and they are just awaiting the paperwork. The Board approved the application and the Herremas will begin as soon as a building permit is secured. The Board also considered the budget for approval to the Board of Supervisors. The only noteworthy change they found was the reduction in travel expenses for members of the Board, however since all members are about finished with training the reduction was deemed appropriate. The See BZA, Page A-6 .. I,'IH ■■ I'Hi ~ 4; SurrogateMom Triad: Aiding Seniors By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News SUIT Writer , RSVP Volunteer Coordinator Jeanie McNear and Capt. Jeff Brown of the Sheriff’s Office attended the Triad Conference in Williamsburg recently. The preliminary goal of Triad is to reduce the victimization of senior citizens, said Sheriff Gary Settle. He and ' Mrs. McNear had talked several times about getting Triad started in Rappahannock before she and Capt. Brown attended the conference. She describes Triad as police and volunteers in the community coming together to improve the lives of the elderly. She said that the volunteers would simply assist, not take over the role, of law enforcement. t Senior citizens are the fastest growing segment of the population and victimization of them is a growing problem, said Mrs. McNear. Becoming aware of the problems can. help a lot. Triad usually consists of a threeway effort by a sheriff, police chief and AARP or older/retired leadership in the area. In a small area like Rappahannock, there is not a separate police chief, so Sheriff Settle is the law enforcement person involved. Because Mrs. McNear is the volunteer coordinator of RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) in this county, she and senior volunteers will work with Sheriff Settle and other law enforcement officers to get Triad started herd. I One of the goals of Triad will be to help reduce the incidents of fraud and, , * scams in the county which are often tar-' * geted toward senior citizens. This county has seen paving scams before, where part of the driveway is paved, money is ^collected, and then the truck leaves far more asphalt and never returns. Telemarketing fraud is also a big prob-, lem, not only with senior citizens. * Sheriff Settle said that his officewill assist and help train and then turn over the program to. the senior citi- • zens. The Sheriff’s Office has videos See Triad, Page A-6 w —— Old Rag Bulletins v Y;%All children who will be five years of age by Sept. 30, are eligible to enter school in the fall of 1997. Registration for children who are entering kindergarten this fall will ? be held at Rappahannock County Elementary School on April 8,9 and 10 from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. by appointment. All children must be accompanied by an adult 5 f ; t V/;". Activities At A Glance ? •The Smithsonian Chamber Players will give a concert at The Theatre on April 5 at 8 p.m. »The Board of Supervisors will meet April 7 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the courthouse. • Hie School Board will meet April 8 at 7:3Q p.m. at the RCES library. • The Town Council will meet April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. > The County Planning Commission will meet April 16 at 7 p.m. at the courthouse. • “The Shooting of Dan McGrew,” a series of humorous sketches, will be held at The Theatre April 19 at 8 p.m. . 3700 23050 P.O.Bo»» Wwiun*too. V». 27747 (540) 675.3331 (540)675-308* (to) M ’ ■ -A Rabies Case Reported By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Newi Staff Writer A rabid skunk was shot and killed on the front porch of a house in Flint Hill last Thursday. The homeowner, who was reached by phone on Tuesday, said that when he arrived home, his wife told him that a skunk had been wandering around the yard and had been on the porch. She and their 10-year-old son had been walking in the yard when the skunk approached the boy and grabbed his pants leg, but didn’t bite him. The father shot the skunk when he arrived home, and the Animal Warden was sent to pick up the skunk and have it tested. When it tested positive for rabies, the father spoke with an infectious diseases specialist who recommended that his son have the series of rabies shots, which will end up costing between $800 and $900, said the father. He had>his first shot on Monday. The father warned that everyone should treat wild animals as wild animals, and that they should report overly friendly wild animals to the Animal Warden by calling the Sheriff’s Office at 675-3331. He »aid that the most common rabid wild animals are skunks, raccoons, foxes and opossums. Animal Warden Carl Menefee said that anyone in the area should be aware of the rabid skunk, and make sure that their pets have their rabies vaccinations. The house where the rabid skunk was found is located near the intersection of U.S. 522 and Route 729 in Flint Hill. A larceny was reported by a worker at a construction site on Route 626 in Castleton on March 25. The worker said that a cordless power fastening system was missing from his tool box, and that other tools of his have been missing in V See Cops, Page A-6 Board Approves Paving Bid By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Library Board approved a bid of $23,453 from Rappawan for the paving of the library parking lot and road at last week’s meeting. The Board received two bids for the project one from Rappawan for $25,355 and one from R.L. Rider for $33,126. An estimate for a bid by Richard Stanley Paving for $22,000 was made to County Administrator John McCarthy but Stanley failed to get the bid in by the required date. Rappawan agreed to lower its initial bid after it was determined that it was not necessary to remove and then replace some of the culverts or to paint lines on after the paving is done. Mr. McCarthy said he expects the work will begin within the next two months. When work does begin the library and the parking lot will be closed. Librarian Dave Shaffer reported the theft of several videos from the library. The videos taken were the recently purchased PBS Civil War documentary, a set of three, valued at $150. Also missing was a video that had been donated to the library. Mr. Shaffer has moved many of the videos to' a revolving stand near the front desk so they can keep a closer eye on them. He said he may have to go to a sy stem similar to the one used by video stores where only the boxes are left out, the videos kept in the workroom and people have to request videos and sign to take them out. Roberta Anderson said she felt this episode is a sad commentary on society. Mr. Shaffer said he was surprised it happened here in Rappahannock. He said at the library where he previously worked it was necessary to keep everything under lock and key, and he doesn’t want to have to do that here but he may have to. Mr. Shaffer is also reviewing the five-year plan and all the Board members were asked to review it. See Board, Page A-6 No Fish Story ; v <-4• • ’> ■ ' - - >, v* i£»., .m,'■.■**> * ••• ■ ■ ■’ ■ :• ’.-M ■ > • HI—1 .if IT, I M. •t 4 . .wuvvwiwj J«tlOnkUUI « This 35 pound, 36 inch Carp was left behind in 1981 * when Patricia Saltonstall removed other fish from her ' pond at Points of View Farm. Farm foreman James Heflin found the Carp when it finally died early this year. » . V. ’ ■—..-■. ‘ ■■ ’ Mi

V' * J^'' ^ ' >■.;;_ v. . ! The following cases were heard in the General District Court on Tuesday, March 18 and not previously reported in The Rappahannock News: - Evelyn Swann Keller, expired inspection, $25/29, no seat belt, $25. Randy Wayne Kestner, 70/55, $45/29, seat belt violation, $25. Wilda Pauline Keywood, reckless driving, 77/55, $100/29. Michael Lee Kirby, no seat belt, $25. Stacey G. Kirby, no valid inspection, $25/29, no operator’s licenses in possession, complied with law, no seat belt, $25. Johnnie R. Lawton 3rd, 70/55, $45/29, no seat belt, $25. ■ Jonathan Greer Lituany Jr., 73/55, $54/29. Michael Zane Matchette, 70/55, $45/29. James F. McClelland, 74/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to July 1, $29 cost. ' Caroline Jane McDermott, no operator’s licenses in possession, complied with law. Heather Lynn McNeil, no seat belt, $25. David Harold Merritt, no registration in possession, complied with law, no trailer lights, $30/29, no child restraint, $50. Robert Michael Miller, insufficient tire tread, $30/39, no seat belt, $25. Sandra E. Miller, no seat belt, $25. Joseph Richard Narx, no valid inspection, Marsha Faye Neff, improper license plate display, $25/29. Troy Donovan Omdoff, reckless driving 77/55, reduced to improper driving, $25/29, expired state inspection, $25/2. Pablo Ricardo Paldao, 68/55, $39/29. Warren Mitchell Phinney, operating uninsured vehicle, no state inspection, no registration, no operator’s licenses, continued to April 15. Grace Elizabeth Reynolds, defective equipment, $30/29. James Randolph Settle, driving under influence, $400/300 suspended, 30 days jail suspended, operator’s licenses suspended one year, $49 cost, no seat belt, dismissed. Dale Lee Simmons, 67/55, $36/39, seat belt violation, $25. Dickie Dwayne Simmons, seat belt violation, $25. Barbara Jean Sisk, 65/55, reduced to 64/55, $27/29, no registration in possession, complied with law, seat belt violation, $25 suspended. Marci D.E. Smith, no valid inspection, $25/39. Barry Alan Sultanoff, 68/55, continued to May 20, no seat belt, $25. Robert Jerome Toles, seat belt violation, $25. Robert Weasley Weaver, 70/55, $45/25 suspended, $29 cost, no inspection, dismissed, seat belt violation, $25. Ralph Weber, 72/55, $51/29. Donna Sue Yowell, no seat belt, $25. Richard Lynn Yowell, defective equipment, $30/29, no seat belt, $25. Daniel Lloyd Bright, 72/55, $51/29, seat belt violation, $25. Sherri Tweed Pivarnik, 74/55, $57/39. Nicholas Ochs, Raymond, expired registration, $25/29. David Edwin Ricketts, drunk in public, $30/29. Randy W. Davis, possess marijuana. dismissed. Richard Irwin Droege, possess marijuana, dismissed. Suzanne Joyce Rossiter, possess marijuana, dismissed. Robert Eugene Shoemaker, possess marijuana, dismissed. • The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, April 1: Anita Y. Pumphrey, disorderly conduct, continued to Nov. 4, curse and abuse, $500/400 suspended, $49 cost. Jacob Rawlings Butler, violate order or court, continued to April 8. Raymond Bradley HI, illegal dumping, $200/175 suspended, $29 cost. Helen A.M. Brown, bad check, $45.84, bad check, $46.03, continued to April 8. Mike Mitchell, peace bond, continued, curse and abuse, continued to April 8. The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: March 24: 4:18 a.m., hemorrhaging, Route 611, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 11:35 a.m., difficult breathing, Route 637, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 4:51 p.m., brush fire, Route 626, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD. March 25: 7:33 a.m., heart attack, Route 643, Amissville, Amissville VFD. March 26: 7:14 a.m., difficult breathing, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 9:58 p.m., chest pains. Route 65$, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD. March 27: 2:58 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS. • March 28: 12:29 p.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 12:36 p.m., structural fire. Route 729, Culpeper County, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD; 1:54 p.m., chest ! pains, Route 649, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD. March 29: 7:18 a.m., vehicle fire, Route 729, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD. March 30: 3:04 p.m., head injury, U.S. 522/630, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD; 6:27 p.m., field fire, Route 653, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 7:36 p.m., brush fire, Route 626, Castleton, Castleton VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office during this past week: March 24: traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; dog in cattle/sheep/poultry, Route 279, Flint Hill; info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., Route 618, Castleton; communication "abuse, Route 729, Flint Hill; illegal dumping, U.S. 522, Huntly; public service, U.S. 211, Amissville; stray dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville, citizen request assist, Route 610, Chester Gap. March 25: prowler. Route 621, Woodville; family fights, Route 642, Viewtown; traffic accident. Route 626, Washington; family fights, U.S. 211, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WITHDRAWAL FROM EAST WAKEFIELD AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT • In accordance with Section 15.1-1511 (f). Code of Virginia (1950), las amended, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County hereby 'gives notice of its intention to hold a public hearing on Monday, May 5, t997, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA to consider the request for withdrawal of 25 acres by Admiral Josef M. Gardiner from the gast Wakefield Agricultural and Forestal District. The application to withdraw from the District is available for inspection at the County Administration Office in Washington, VA, Monday through Friday 8:30 - 4:30. The Rappahannock County Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee shall meet on Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider the proposed Ordinance and District, and to make recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall consider the matter at their regular meeting of Wednesday, April 16,1997, at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. 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Route 600, Sperryville; larceny/from yard, Route 626, Castleton; info, gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; citizen request assist. Route 647, Amissville; citizen request assist. Route 624, Washington; harassing communication, Route 660, Chester Gap. March 26; open door/window, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; traffic accident, Route 647, Flint Hill; open door/window, Route 642, Amissville; stray dog, Route 622, Washington; traffic accident, Route 622, Washington; info, gen.. Route 600, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses. Route 635, Huntly; stray livestock/horses. Route 615, Castleton; dog nuisance, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info, gen.. Route 618, Castleton. March 27: open door/window, U.S. 211, Washington; citizen request assist, U.S. 522, Boston; stray dog, U.S. 522, Woodville, stray dog, Route 1002, Sperryville; citizen request assist, U.S. 211, Amissville; simple assault, U.S. 211, Amissville; firing weapon. Route 610, Chester Gap; stray dog. Route 729, Castleton; conservation/animals, Route 729, Flint Hill. March 28: info, gen.. Town of Washington; dog in cattle/sheep/poul try, Route 640, Amissville; dog bite, Route 707, Sperryville; lost/missing dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; criminal trespass, U.S. 522, Boston; parking violation, Town of Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. March 29: suspicious incident, Route 637, Amissville; fish and game violations, Route 729, Washington; larceny/parts from vehicle, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; neighborhood disputes, Route 613, Amissville; info, gen., Middle Street, Washington; info, gen.. Route 626, Washington; stray livestock/horses, Route 231, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, Route 729, Flint Hill; dog nuisance, Route 645, Amissville. March 30; info, gen.. Route 647, Flint Hill; info, gen.. Route 611, Amissville; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; firing weapon, Route 642, Amissville; lost/missing dog, Route 626, Washington; noise disturbance. Route 611, Amissville; suspicious incident. Route 615 Castleton; info, gen., Route 611, Amissville; traffic accident, Route 729, Ben Venue; lost/missing dog, Route 670, Amissville; damage property/private, Route 605, Slate Mills, info, gen., Route 611, Amissville; fire department, Route 626, Castleton. AUCTION REAL ESTATE 20 Properties Commercial Properties • Luxury Homes • Condominiums APRIL 17th, 19th, 20th & 26th MARYLAND • VIRGINIA • WASHINGTON D.C. Auction Held At Each Location Rain Or Shine FOR COLOR BROCHURE OR TO INSPECT PROPERTIES 800-886-4333 Financing Available • Pre Sale Offers Accepted Broker Participation. Invited National Capitol Brokers Council L**Tjf Ntakowmki, avctk>N£Er Estate Auction Furniture, Antiques, Household Saturday, April 5, 1997.10:00 a.m. FURNITURE Etagere Oak wash stand, oak bed Antique hal tree w/matble top drawer Dual umbrella stand Beveled mirror Marble top stand, marble top stool Wlngback chair with stool Ok) wood butcher block Antique German grand piano Red dining room table with 7 chairs Ctore drop leaf table Comer curio cabinet Carved wooden display case Stacked wooden bookcase. 3 sections Patio furniture, set ol rattan lumiture Louis IV style couch, two lounge chairs Inlaid set (cottee table and two oval end tables) Antique wail dock, several sets of lamps Large desk, slant-lop desk Two leather arm chairs, maroon velvet couch Asst, modem beds RUGS 9x12 Blue wool rug. Oriental style . 9x12 Red wool rug. Oriental style 9x12 Green wool rug, Oriental style Several area rugs (hallways & small rooms) SILVER SHverplate punch bowl set Service tor 8 ol Repousse sterling sliver plus 8 ice tap., 8 souo snoons 8 butter knives. 2 oickle forks 4 salts, 4 gravy spoons, 16 teaspoons 2 novelty spoons, 1 novelty knife and case Service foe 6 of Prelude sterling silver plus butter knives and accessory spoons COINS AND COMICS 1921 Morgan silver dollar 1868 Morgan silver dollar f 883 Morgan silver dollar ' 5 Eisenhower 1971 dollars 20 uncirculated coin sets 1974-1992 4 Proofs 1971 Ike dollars 17proolsets Bicentennial medal 1 large lot English large cents 2 Ike 1974 money dips 4 old comic books. Archie MISC. 19 pairs ladies elegant gloves AssL of hats, beaded gowns, costume jewelry Ant. of small, medium and huge plants, sit plants Several pictures,oils and prints AssL of exotic knives Unique Nixon door Lota of other mice. Heme too numerate to mentfonl Tenme t CondMone: Cash or check «Mi Proper D Note: Al announcements from the auction bkx* take precedence over arty advereeements or prtor statements / Bennett Realty & Auction Co 14434 Germanna Highway Culpeper, Virginia 22701 • (540) 825-4554 Lawrence K. Bennett, CAI (540) 825-2541 Lie. #551 4-H: It's an Exciting Learning Experience By HAZEL ZINN-DAY Extension Ttchnldan, 4-H Youth 4-H in Rappahannock County has had some great fun learning experiences this year! We have nine Share The Fun Talent Show acts representing Rappahannock at the district competition in April! There was a great workshop on animal acupuncture with Dr. Joyce Hannan with the 4-H Small Animal Club. We learned how to cure an old dog of her aches and pains. It was neat seeing how precise the needles are placed for almost an instant cure. The 4-H Junior Garden Club learned how to feed the birds this winter. Carolyn Emerick taught her club how to make different bird feeders for our feather friends. The Child Care and Learning Center After school 4-H Club made bird seed pictures. The Child Care and Learning Center Pre-K 4-H Cloveibud Club had a project on rabbits. In February the 4-H Cooking and Crafts Club made attractive and tasty Valentine cookies. The Child Care and Learning Center 4-H After school Club made beautiful Mardi Gras mask with Mr. William Martin. What a great, creative event it was (look for them in the Farm Show this July!) We had some great teenagers attend 4-H Camp Counselor Training Weekend at the 4-H Educational Center in Front Royal. They are now all ready to help with summer camps. There was a very exciting presentation workshop given by Mrs. Joan Proctor of Culpeper. She truly has the 4-H Spirit in her heart and gave the children attending this workshop the self esteem that they can do anything they put their mind to. We had a great group of Cloverbuds attending Cloverbud Winter Camp. They hiked, and made bird grub and had a great experience with children from all over the Northern District area. The 4-H Cooking and Crafts Club made beautiful spring wreath under the leadership of Mrs. Judi Burke. The 4-H Water Monitoring Project is “off and running”. Project books are being completed by 4-Her’s in our county and soon they will get their “feet wet” by testing and observing the water in streams in their area with the help of Hunt Harris. The 4-H Rappahannock Livestock Club is very busy practicing identifying grains and cattle. This is a very strong group ready to represent Rappahannock County, very proudly, in every aspect of the livestock industry. We are very proud of them. The 4-H Small Animal Club visited Ashtree Stables in Washington for an informative lesson on the care of horses. The Child Care and Learning Center 4-H After school Club learned that March is Nutrition Month with the theme, “All Foods Can Fit.” We had a wonderful workshop presented by the “Washington Deli” with owner Carole Cornish. The 4-Hers learned how to make English Muffins in the microwave. They really enjoyed tasting and learning how easy cooking good nutritious food really is. The 4-H program of Rappahannock County thanks all of the people, volunteer 4-H leaders and special project leaders for their help in teaching the young minds of our county and supporting the 4-H program. Without these dedicated individuals giving their wisdom and understanding of young, learning minds, our programs could not be possible. Thank you for giving of your head, heart, hands and HELP to 4-H. Discover the World., of 4-H By HAZEL ZINN-DAY Extension Technician, 4*H Youth Come on and join 4-H. You don’t have to have to be a member of a 4-H club to be a member of a terrific organization that can open a world of new discoveries to you. If you are between nine and 19 years old, you can be a 4-H Lone Star Member. Young people in this age group have many activities to be involved in like sports. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and music lessons. A 4-H Lone Star member can do project books at their own pace and have fun learning with the help of an adult helper, family member or a friend. Some of the projects offered through 4-H program for Lone Star members are the rabbit, dog and cat projects. Complete the project books and turn them into the Extension Office forjudging and be eligible for a special award at our 4-H Achievement Night in October. Being a 4-H Lone Star member also opens many more doors for other 4-H opportunities like 4-H camps, the Share the Fun Talent Show and special workshops. The summer is coming and what better way to keep up with the 4-H crowd than to be a 4-H Lone Star member completing some very exciting and informative 4-H projects. Call the Extension Office for more information at 675-3619. SPECIAL JOBS in small places requiring a compact industrial backhoe SPECIALIZED BACKHOE SEBVICES 540-675-3901 FOR SMALL A LARGE EXCAVATION JOBS PERK TESTS WATER LINES LANDSCAPING UTILITY TRENCHING FOOTER TRENCHING TIGHT AREA EXCAVATION [ 1 PEST AND TERMnE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years (540) 829-0000 Machinery Consignment Auction Saturday, April 5,1997 9:30 a.m. Lucketts Volunteer Fire Dept Lockett*, VA ' Farm Machinery-Light Industrial-Lawn & Garden-Tools Directions; From Leesburg, take Rt.. 15 North, approximately 6 miles to Lucketts, VA. Turn right onto Rt. 662 (Lucketts Road). Or, from Point of Rocks, MD, go 5 miles to Rt. 662. Turn left. Auction at Lucketts Volunteer Fire Department. Look lor signs. Tractor*: Ford 5000 diesel, 910 Long -new rubber; Ford 600 with loader; Ford 601; Vbnmar 2760 with loader, 4x4; Farmall Cub with Woods 53 mower deck, front blade, chains; 1650 Cub Cadet; JD 317 riding mower; 16HP Economy Jim Dandy Randsome 36* - cut walk-behind with Kawasaki motor, Farmall 140 w/belly mower Bucks; 1990 Ranger XLT, 4x4; 1982 Ford 1 ton, dually; 1970 Int 1800,16' grain truck; 1974 1510 cattle truck; 1980 GMC Ambulance w/454 engine; Equipment- 630 New Holland round bailer, 56 New Holland hay rake, 499 NH Hydro-swing haybine; Woods 121 bushog; NH 355 grinder-mixer; JD 225 disc-harrow; JD 709 Bushog; 10* Chainharrow, Farmec gravity wagon; 5' Woods bushog; Iff BriNion seeder; NH 273 baler, Cyclone C37 finish mower; IH PTO-driven manure spreader, 3600 Heston bushog; 50 ga;. 3 pt. hitch sprayer; 3 pt broadcast seeder; 3 pt. post-hole digger; 3 pt. hitch 6‘ disc; Hay forks; Winco 3 phase generator, 35,000 watt; JD #52 wood-splitter; Olathe woodchipper; JD #524 walk-behind snowblower; 8HP Toro riding mower; JD T scraper blade; Woods 3 pt hitch splitter; Flatbed haywagon; Wooden-sided haywagons; 2 Frye creep feeders; JD 36' elevator; 2 Grove silage wagons; NH 718 chopper; IH 5 bottom plow; IH 3 bottom plow, 6x12 flat trailer, tandem axle; Sweep Master streetsweeper #RAFA; 3 pt., 5‘ box-blade; 48*, 3 pt offset tiller IH #86 hayrake; 2-wheel farm cart; JD 1209 haybine; JD 336 baler and thrower; JD 410 round baler; 3 pt hyd. bale torK; 420 Inti square baler; 8250 JD grain drill; Miscellaneous Items: 1971 Hartman 2 Horse Trailer, like new; 15' Galaxy with 45HP Chrysler outboard motor, trailer; ski equipment for 2 skiers; Welding bench and vise; Anvil and tools; Gas generator, 5 HP waterpump with 3* lines; Iron kettles and stands; 160,000 BTU heater; 75 Locust poets; sausage grinder, Lard press; Miscellaneous farm gates; Electric welder, Torch set; 8HP Troy But rototiller; Chainsaws; 3 Vigortone mineral feeders; Floor lacks; Echo blower; 8HP Toro walk-behind mower, Walnut Lumber, Hechinger 5HP tiler; Back-pack sprayer, 5HP go-cart; Yfcmaha golf cart; and lots of miscellaneous items too numerous to mention. 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lhe Trilliums of Blue Mountain I Snow fell on March 19, the day before the official first day of spring when we had exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 of dark. After that, hours of daylight will intrude on the dark until June 21, the longest day of the year. After that, weeks of summer magic of lingering twilight. On March 19, branches of the maple I could see from my window were outlined in white. A Common Grackle at the feeder looked bemused, the way I felt about this late snowfall. With his baleful yellow eyes he looked around as if wondering if he was off on his timing in returning north. That is all anthropomorphic speculation: not very scientific. The massed whiteness of thouj sands of trilliums in bloom did not seem inappropriate as a subject on that morning of falling snow. 1 first saw the trilliums late last April. Since then 1 have been reaching unsuccessfully foi the words to describe the experience. I still feel inadequate; the words won’t come. Maybe they don’t exist. This piece is early and will appeal in time for readers to plan a visit and see one of the most spectacular sights in the Virginia Piedmont. It’s not far, just off Route 66 near Linden. A walk on the trail through the trilliums is easy, only as rigorous as the walkerhiker wants it to be. I had heard of the Trillum grandiflorum show at Blue Mountain foi years. Nothing could have prepared me for thousands of the bold white All Things Wild And Wonderful /7l x a\ By John Trott The Virginia Naturalist flowers that carpet the wood’s floor at the state maintained G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area. For about two weeks, from late April through early May, the display is glorious. Lee Trott and I went back over and over; the spectacle was never quite the same. When the flowers first open they are waxy white, gradually they change color and range from pale pink until, near the end, they are rosy red. Perhaps it was because I had missed spring in 1994 and ‘95 that the. trilliums meant so much to me last April when we visited the area for the first time. Fbr two years in a row, it was our luck to move in May, with all the grinding detail and tiipe that involved. The sight of the trilliums was compensation for the spring wild flowers 1 had missed because I was too busy packing and unpacking boxes. Trillium grandiflorum, rarely is a Latin name so satisfying to say. The genus, Trillium is derived from the word for three. It is descriptive for the plants have three leaves and three petals plus six stamens (a multiple of three). Take my word for it that the ovary has three chambers and the tigma three lobes. ‘Grad’, as in Grandiflorum, means ‘large’; it also summons up elegance, purity and grace. Many of the trilliums near Linden are large. One petal can be 2 1/2 inches long, making one flower S inches across. There are thousands of them, no, millions, stretching away oyer the floor of the woods as far as one can see. Lee and I kept making the drive to see the trilliums, as if checking on the reality of it. One visit a cloud had settled on Blue Mountain and we viewed the bold white flowers through a soft gray mist. The effect was astonishing. It’s not just the trilliums. There are other wild flowers: delicate Yellow Violets, Bloodroot with white, poppylike flowers, and Hepatica, with flowers ranging from pale lilac to deep blue. These are for the early visitors. In May, one can rind our native wild orchids: The elegant and intricate Yellow Ladyslipper and Showy Orchids. Both summon up all that the word orchid implies. They are there for the viewing, a heart-stopping show at the end of a pleasant (hive. AT an altitude of over 2,000 feet, there is an extra thrill. We drove form the valley out of May and back in botanical time to April. It was a chance to have an extra sip of spring. The trees were just beginning to leaf our over the trilliums on one May trip; in Flint Hill they were almost completely formed. It is due to the efforts of the Piedmont Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society that the 400 acres of the G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area is free from clear cutting and the trails marked and maintained. I do most highly recommend this organization, join at a minimum fee, get the literature, and attend the lectures. On field trips you’ll meet interesting people who loved and know the natural world. Mailing address for the VNPS is P.O. Box 335, The Plains, 22171. I have used my space in an attempt to communicate the glory of the trilliums. Visitors to the site (and sight) should leave with only photographs and memories. For specific directions, mail and addressed and stamped envelope to me and I’ll send detailed instructions. My address is: John Trott, P.O. Box 515, Flint Hill, 22627. Hospice Plans Program at the Library Hospice of the Rapidan will present an inside look at hospice care with Hospice: The Art of Compassion, a free program set for 8 p.m., Friday, April 11, at the Rappahannock Public Library. Film, photography, and published work by local artists will illustrate a discussion by panelists from the hospice team caring for terminally ill patients and their families in Rappahannock, Culpeper and Fauquier. “Death is one of the taboos of our culture, and we tend not to discuss it unless we are forced into it by circumstance. But learning about hospice care can be a source of comfort and reassurance,” says Page Smith, Hospice of the Rapidan’s director of community outreach. “The discovery that such a positive alternative exists, and that this level of care is actually available to everyone can be a very uplifting experience. To empower our Lions Planning Auction The Rappahannock Lions Club is again preparing for their annual benefit auction to be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the Washington Fire Hall. The Lions are asking for an new, used or “no longer needed” items that people might like to contribute. They cannot, however, accept food, clothing, mattresses and non-working appligfibes. It is through the good will and cooperation of the citizens of Rappahannock and surrounding areas that this fund raiser has been such a success in the past. All proceeds generated from this event are returned to the community in the form of assistance to the needy, | Arts Fest Is Being Planned i The RCES Arts Fest planning is underway. They need your help to make it a success. This year’s Arts Fest will be held from Tuesday, May 6 through Thursday, May 8. They are looking for artists to donate a half day (or more) of their time on any of the days of Arts Fest. They need artists from 8:30 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. Areas they j would like to include this year are: photography, paper making, jewelry making, architecture, poetry, drama, cake decorating, art history, weaving, computer art, mask making, mixing colors, silk screening, graphic design, landscapes, face painting, storytelling, cartooning, music, and making instruments. If you are interested in working with students contact Amy Gubler at Rappahannock Elementary School at 987-8259 and leave a daytime phone number and a good time for her to call back. sight and hearing screening for students at all local schools, senior citizens, youth activities, drug awareness, and other community needs. All donations are fully tax deductible^ For pick up or answer to questions call Roger Andrews 9878974 or Hall McDermott 675-1028. loved ones to live their last days to the fullest, then to allow them to die with peace and dignity is often the greatest parting gift we can give.” Inspired by the hospice philosophy, Flint Hill resident Jane Livingston curated “Hospice: A Photographic Inquiry,” a critically acclaimed exhibit in which five accomplished artists document the experiences of hospice patients and their loved ones. The show opened in 1996 at The Corcoran Museum of Art in Washington, D.C., then toured museums throughout the nation. Ms. Livingston will be on hand to discuss the inspiration behind the exhibit, and will donate a book from the show to the library’s collection. As a companion to the exhibit, Home Box Office produced the documentary film “Letting Go: A Hospice Journey.” Excerpts from the film will be shown to illustrate points made by the panelists, and Hospice of the Rapidan will donate a videotape of the film to the library’s collection. Two books on hospice care which BREEDEN’S PLANT HOUSE Cabbage. broccoli, Cauliflower, Lettuce. Violas 891. HOURS > 8ajn.-5p.rn., Dsitv Pansies 4-Pack B9c Pack _ • Perennials • Hanging baskets • Hobs • Azaleas • Rhododendrons . Evergreen Shrubs • House Plants • Geraniums • Miniature Roses 540-923-4381 /? r “DOMING SOON™ to The Shops at Mountainside Market Corriedale's handmade, one of a kind gifts and furnishings Grand Opening April 12th 540-987-3357 1 GLASSWORKS PRESENTS GALLERY OUR. SPRING CELEBRATION OF FLOWERS A Special Collection of Flower J Related Artwork ^ Unique Handblown Vases*Stained Glass* | 'Glass Flowers*Jewelry* Ceramics*Suncatchers \ One Mi. 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Hospice of the Rapidan is a nonprofit community organization providing skilled medical care, social services and volunteer support to terminally ill patients and their families throughout Planning District 9. For more information, call Hospice of the Rapidan, 825-4840. VACUUM STORE Ovality Vacuums, Professional Repairs, Bags, Belts, Parts & Supplies for all brands Located in Royal Plaza Front Royal, VA 635-3355 IB Blue Mock Cafe m PRESENTS OUTlAIiAHP Saturday, AprH 5th nr\l io 'loiml.iinslclr M.nkt l A 9 " ? < Honors Scott Updike Updike Named Merit Finalist Wakefield senior Scott Updike of Washington, Va. has been named a Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program, based in part on his outstanding performance on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). Having achieved semifinalist status this past fall. Scott’s current distinction places him in a group representing about half of one percent of U.S. high school graduating seniors. “We are extremely proud of Scott, not only for this particular accomplishment, but also for the well rounded nature of his accomplishments. In addition to being a scholar, Scott is a gifted athlete, farmer, and leader. He plays varsity basketball and volleyball at Wakefield, raises prize winning cattle on his family’s farm in Rappahannock County, and, as president of Wakefield’s Upper School, has been an outstanding example of school and community leadership,” Headmaster Peter Quinn said. “The faculty joins me in heartily congratulating Scott on his latest honor.” Out of 32,000 Virginia students who took the PSAT, Scott scored among the top 60 in the state. 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'There has apparently been concern over the removal of the calendar from Page A3 of the paper. In fact, the calendar has not been removed from the paper it has been moved. ' -The calendar items, along with the dates for government meetings, can now be found on Page A1. This is a more prominent placing for these items and usually found more quickly. The items will be listed under At A Glance, in the lower left corner of Page Al, and will contain government meetings, theatre etefits, art exhibitions, movie listings for RAAC and other board type meetings such as the library and school board. It will contain dates for two weeks in advance. This change will also allow for additional space inside the paper tjb report on other items of interest. ;; In addition, news articles about happenings at The Theatre, Ki Theatre, RAAC and the Middle Street Gallery, or even special artist exhibitions in the county, will appear two to three weeks prior on Page B1 in order to give complete details about the upcoming event. : We hope this change has not inconvenienced anyone. If you know of an event that has not appeared in the paper or require inforipation about an upcoming event you may contact the Rappahannock News at 675-3338. Be Alert to Rabies ; A case of rabies has been reported in the county. Those involved acted quickly and appropriately in dealing with the incident. They alerted the authorities who dealt efficiently with the animal in question — in this case a skunk. ; The county and Sheriff’s Office advise? residents to be aware that there may be other rabid animals in the county. If you think an animal is rabid, or acting in a peculiar manner — especially overly fwehdly wild animals — alert the authorities immediately. Call th» Sheriff’s Office ">75-3331. They will relay the information to di» animal warden, l^o not try to deal with the animal yourself. You may kill an innocent animal or worse yet be injured yourself. ^ Rabies treatment is costly and unpleasant at best. *5r* Machine me Rappahannock News back when 2 : 30 Years Ago “ Thursday, March 30, 1967 Miss Tish Kilby of Sperryville has been awarded a two year scholarship to the University alF Connecticut, School of Social ffork. Z Automobiles killed at least 1,0S9 (£er in Virginia during 1966, according to Game Commission Research Qiologist J.V. Gwynn. The semi-annual rummage sales staged for the benefit of Washington Are Company and Rappahannock fescue Squad will be held during the i&onth of May. £ Dick Ryan, a Hollywood stunt rjdet, and his horse will perform on l|fain Street in Front Royal Saturday, ^pril 1 at 2 p.m. 2 25 Years Ago Z \ Thursday, March 30, 1972 Members of Rappahannock Feeder Calf Association have tentatively agreed to <|ispense with their annual calf sale aid become associated with and join Jie'Culpeper Association at Culpeper Enterprises. ! A mass meeting for everyone participating in the county clean-up campaign is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, at 8 p.m. in the Sperryville fire hall. Judge C.F. Germelman of the Seventh Regional Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court has commended the School Boards and the school personnel of Rappahannock and Warren Counties for the preparation and adoption of a policy relating to use, possession and sale of illegal drugs. Three inmates of the Culpeper prison camp, members of a crew working on the highway in Rappahannock County Tuesday, escaped and fled into brush and woods nearby. 10 Years Ago Thursday, April 2, 1987 Hampton District Supervisor J. Newbill Miller said Monday that he will not seek re-election in November, ending a career of public service in Rappahannock County which has spanned two decades. According to the Virginia State Department of Health, the rabies epidemic among wild animals continues to spread. More than 100 Rappahannock residents braved a threatening sky Saturday morning te participate in the Rappahannock Anti-Litter League and You’s (RALLY!) first annual Clean-up Rappahannock Day. TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME ANOTHER BASEBALL SEASON IS ABOUT TO BEGIN 50 VEARS AFTER JACKIE ROBINSON BROKE THE COLOR LINE IN BASEBALL. "M ' ' Hull ’ mi WAS THE YEAR " THE BOYS OF SOMMER"GRtW UP. Old Dominion Politics By JOHN GOOLRICK Congressman Barney Franla A liberal Democrat who is certainly no hero of mine, said not long ago, “Nothing in government is more' incompetent than the reporting of it.” He may actually be on to something. It is fashionable these days for the media to level bitter criticism at both government and the political process. And with all the scandals and near scandals involving campaign spending and rule bending there is certainly room for much criticism. And yet, just to use Virginia as an example, it seems to me that the state media devotes much less serious attention to government and politics than it did twenty or thirty, years ago. Politicians I talk to constantly complain that they have no choice but to spend lots of money on political advertising because the press does a lousy job of covering campaigns and gives them little opportunity to disseminate their views and issue to the public. I think, by a large, that is an accurate assessment. While many weekly papers still devote large segments of their news hole to local and state’government and politics, that does not seem to be the case with daily newspapers or television news organizations. Back in the 1970s when I was covering state government and politics, it was common practice for political reporters to write stories about politi What's Up With Clinton? To the Editor: The enormity of the continuing graft and corruption that occurs in Washington, D.C. boggles the mind, but the latest treachery defies all description. Did the Clinton Administration really turn over the US Naval facility at Long Beach, Calif, to the greatest butchers of all time — the Chinese Communists? How could this happen? Consider that in 1995 a Chinese ship was seized which carried a cargo of 2000 AK-47 rifles destined for street gangs in Northern California. And this was just the beginning of many shipments that are to include hand grenades, mortars, anti-tank rockets, and anti-aircraft missiles. This is the same brutal China that murdered over 50 million of its own people under Mao Tse Tung and Jo En Lai, rolled tanks over 10,000 “dissidents” in Tiannamen Square and are gradually “eliminating” every true Chinese Christian (for documentation, call or write me at 381 Stuyvesant St. Warrenton, 20186, 347-0474). Yet they continued be given “mostfavored-nation status by the U.S. The actions of the President and others in high office can only be described as treason. Bill Clinton and the members of his administration responsible should be promptly impeached. Call your Congressman at (800) 972-3524! James B. Hutt Jr., M.D. WARRENTON What Do Our Schools Need? To the Editor: I have attended several recent school board meetings to watch the painful (though education) process of deciding what we need and what can live without for our county’s public schools. Several things have become clear: First, it is the job of our elected school board members to give us an honest and thorough assessment of what they feel we need in our schools, in the form of budget that reflects those needs. In the end, we may not be able to fund all of it but let’s not be afraid to discuss what the needs are. Secondly, though one might assume there are items we could live without, it sure looks more like a “nofrills” budget to me, driven by many factors including the new state requirements for curriculum changes, new testing to go along with it and a promise to hold localities accountable for poor student performance. (Meanwhile, state funds continue on a declining trend!) Even without this “accountability to the state,” we should support bringing more teachers and aides into the schools, and other policies that focus on nurturing the interaction between teachers and students that results in learning. Third, likp it or not, funding for our schools has changed and we must change with it! While lobbying for a change in the composite index (the method used by the state to determine how much they think we can afford to r pay for services) is a great long-term goal, it will not help us this year. We’re going to have to chip in more if we want to provide our children with an adequate, much less an excellent, education. Furthermore, more is being asked of our students, by state mandates and local desire for improvement. Just as you wouldn’t ask a person who’s longest jump is five feet to now jump six feet without additional training, you can’t expect an increase in student performance without some additional resources. Let’s step up to the plate. I urge you to get involved with this process. Public education needs our support. Talk with your school board member, with Superintendent Gangel and your supervisor. Let’s all look for ways to work together to provide a great future for our children. ELLEN NEILL-DORE Flint Hill cal campaigns ranging from House of Delegates to Governor on a day to day basis. That changed long ago. Daily newspaper editors, feeling challenged by blow-dry, sound-bite oriented television news operations, called in professional pollsters to ask people what they want in their newspaper. Not surprisingly the answer was more of Ann Landers, more feel-good stories, more comic panels, more photos. As a result, editors started to give the people what they wanted and political coverage began to be served up USA Today style. Instead of day to day coverage of, say a House of Delegates campaign, today’s typical daily newspaper runs an occasional “in depth” article that is supposed to give an overview of the race. It can, peihaps, be fairly said that the media is only giving the public what it wants. I have to admit back in those days when I was writing long pieces about political campaigns on a regular basis dealing with emerging issues, charges, counter-charges, and so on, only a relatively small percentage of readers who were into politics read them. But at least the paper could honestly say it was giving prospective voters the kind of information they could use to make an informed judgment if they so desired. Politics is often dull and boring and so, though everybody is affected by politics and government, most would prefer to read Ann Landers or the comics or listen to a couple of television anchorpersons engage in some meaningless banter. John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to. 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own. Our Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Phoco/Cindy Mahan Barbara Jamiesonj right, gets ready to let the under-4 age group loose to hunt for Easter eggs at the Washington Fire Hall last Saturday morning. T

SPORTS Varsity Softball Wins at Home Again By SUSAN PAYNE Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Lady Panthers took the field last Thursday to play their first home of the season. After losing a close game to Page County just six days before, the Lady Panthers were ready to capture their first win. Starting pitcher Margo Haynes gave up three runs in the first inning, while walking four Luray batters. Shamita Fletcher came in to finish out the inning. Rappahannock came right back scoring 4 runs on RBI’s by Emily Taylor and Keirsten Kerr. After just one inning the score was 4-3 and remained close until the fifth inning. In the fifth inning the Lady Panthers scored four runs. Meghan Fairbrother led off the inning drawing a walk and Haynes also got on base due to a Luray error. Fletcher then loaded the bases with a single. Cleanup hitter, Kylene Wolfe, hit a fly ball to fight field bringing in Fairbrother. Amy Freeborn loaded the Wakefield Loses to Notre Dame The Wakefield, Country Day School Girl’s Soccer Team lost an evenly fought game last Tuesday afternoon against Notre Dame Academy in Middleburg 1-0. The game was the season opener for both teams. Both teams started off a bit hesitant, but after 15 minutes the actioti heated-up. Bridget Hickson's penalty shot from 25 yards was deflected by the Notre Dame goaltender to Brittany Hammelman whose shot narrowly missed wide. Moments later, Kristin Hickson’s shot in traffic from twelve yards went wide. Notre Dame then started to dictate the play. Controlling the midfield, they pushed forward, but the WCDS defense held. Fullbacks Larissa Woloshyn and Lindsay Knight along with Bridget Hickson did not allow any close range shots on goaltender Erin Nilan who stood strong. In the second half, WCDS started to spread the field and control the balk however Notre Dame also picked up its level of play. Neither team was able to establish an advantage or generate any scoring opportunities for the first 30 minutes of the second half. Notre Dame, however, finally broke the tie. Off a throw in, a Notre Dame forward raced forward and beat the Wakefield defense to the ball and chipped the ball to the left of the onrushing Nilan. Wakefield responded by pushing forward. Despite the ball control of both Hicksons and Hammelmau, the Owls did not threaten the rest of the game. Despite the loss, first year coach Alex Hujik, was encouraged, “We haven’t had a lot of practice time this year and the girls are still getting used to each other’s style of play. I’m pleased with the fact that we spread the field in the second half and controlled the ball for periods of play. The veterans stepped up and played hard and I was pleasantly surprised with the play of the new girls..” Wakefield’s next game is Tuesday, April 8, at Wakefield School of the Plains. Bankruit? Repossession? Bad Credit? Shaky Credit? 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But, Rappahannock’s strong defense led by Fletcher and Payne kept Luray from scoring the tying run. Fletcher was the winning pitcher. She gave up nine hits, while striking out five and walking twelve. Luray’s Arrington gave up six hits and walked twelve batters. Julie Atkins led Rappahannock’s offensive attack going 2-4, with a triple and a single. Fairbrother, Fletcher, Taylor and Kerr also got hits for Rappahannock. The Lady Panthers play two games over spring break and travel to Luray on Monday. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Meghan Fairbrother leaps to home plate in an attempt to score a run in the varsity softball game against Luray last Thursday. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Gary Phillips gets ready to bat in last Thursday’s varsity baseball game against Luray. Baseball Team Improving Its Game Though they lost their first two home games, the RCHS varsity baseball team has improved a lot, said their Coach Donn Hackney. After the first three innings in their game with Luray last Thursday, RCHS was winning 4-0, but their opponents scored four runs in each of two innings, and three more, and ended up beating RCHS 11-6. Coach Hackney said that his players are not relaxing and they make mental errors and miss routine plays. Tl Allegheny Power has a new toll-free number that allows you to speak with a Customer Service Representative 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. And while this service is always at your fingertips, your phone bode needn’t be. Because if you know our name, you know our number. Call us anytime regarding... Billing Inquiries • Payment Plans • Energy Assistance • Power Outages Electrical Safety • Home Heating and Coding A Allegheny Power Welcome to Allegheny Power. Make Yourself Comfortable. However, they established a list of goals at the beginning of the season and Coach Hackney said they have shown a lot of improvement since their first game. 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| Habitat Elects Board t * * - Locust Grove, March 17 *1 Raptdan Habitat elected four new ? board members and a new president «• March 13. The meeting was at the Orange Presbyterian Church. The J, hew board members and officers are: * Board Members *.*' • Victoria Barnes of Orange. rrYickie is the Head Teller for ^ Jefferson National Bank at Locust •* (Srove. She brings twelve years of •T banking experience to the Board, t She is also, the assistant treasurer Pf Habitat. i.; • Adair Sommerville, of Orange. Adair is an instructional t*. assistant at Gordon-Barber w Elementary School. She also serves a member of the Board of } Trustees of Averett College in 1 .Danville. She is a member of the .Local Missions Committee of the * Orange Baptist church. ^ • Joe Wayner Jr. is a building '.contractor in the Orange County »* alea. Joe is eager to get involved in *.,Jhe home planning and building l, areas of Habitat’s program. * • James Gerock of Rapidan, ■i Carolyn Tross of Gordonsville, and < John Henry were reelected to the '.Board. tl. [ • Other board members are: > Michelle Fulk of Fredericksburg; 2 Bud Dominick of Locust Grove; J. Dwight Peck of Spotsylvania; Brenda Tyler of Locust Grove; and Betty Wayland of Locust Grove. Officers President, John R. Henry of Locust Grove. John’s life experience includes three years with the Marine Air Corps in World War U and thirty five years with the United States Department of Agriculture at the county, state and national levels. John helped form Rapidan Habitat for Humanity in the early nineties and has been very active in all areas of Habitat’s programs. “We especially need help in finding serious money for the Habitat programs. In fact, we could make very effective use of up to one hundred thousand dollars in 1997.” The other officers were all reelected with the addition of Vickie Bams as assistant treasurer. They include: Vice President, Bud Dominick of Locust Grove. Secretary, Wat Ellerson, Attorney, of Orange. Treasurer, Michelle Fulk of Fredericksburg. Asst. Secretary, Carolyn Tross, of Gordonsville. Asst. Treasurer, Victoria Bams of Orange. « From Page A-l < tthe past month or two. • ■ Gary Hitt, 32, of Amissville, was anested for simple assault following a complaint by Carlton Rogers last Thursday. An altercation took place fallowing a domestic dispute on Route 211 in Amissville last Thursday. Also last Thursday, 56-year-old Delores Moore of Reva ran off the road a& U.S. 211 outside of Washington when she fell asleep at the wheel. According to Virginia State Trooper <S;A. Moore’s accident report, Ms. Moore ran off the road, lost control of fier 1993 Nissan and struck a guardrail. She was injured but the details were not available. Trooper Moore charged her With reckless driving, and the Nissan had $5000 damage, w On Friday, Amy Simmons, 20, of Sliasburg, as driving a 1993 Chevy on t U.S. 522, .6 mile north of 641, when she swerved to avoid hitting a deer. According to Trooper Moore's accident report, Ms. Simmons hit an embankment on the left, bounced back and hit an embankment on the other side of the road. She was not charged or injured. The 1993 Chevy had $6000 damage. Four complaints firom residents of Route 600 in Sperryville were received by the Sheriff’s Office the night of March 22. They were complaining about hearing gunshots, and after investigation, it was found that a group of Civil War re-enactors were active in the area. Major Rick Mac Welch of the Sheriff’s Office said they stopped when asked to. On the morning of March 20 an accident with no injuries took place on Route 729, one mile north of U.S. 211. According to Virginia State Trooper S.M. Knick’s accident report, pickup trucks driven by David Merritt, 26, of Flint Hill and Samuel Alexander, 83, of Woodville, sideswiped each other. No one was charged in the accident, but the 1980 Chevy had $3000 damage and the 1986 Ford had $50 damage. ► Seminar From Page A-l for its protection of wildlife habitat, spokesman William Weeks said the CCED’s approach was to help local groups preserve what is best about their localities, while enhancing the economy and protecting the environment. Rappahannock’s spokesperson, Sue Benner, said its residents appreciate the county’s farming tradition and values, along with its rural qualities. The CCED’s goal is to help communities create a system of economic development which is compatible with preserving, in our case, the county’s beauty, she said. For example, there are no giant grocery stores in Rappahannock, she said. Instead there are country stores, “each country store has its own character.” “What’s so wonderful (about CCED "fifs opposed to just the Nature Conservancy),” she said, “ is that they’re not talking about buying mountaintops — where for example endangered Shenandoah salamanders live — they’re talking about preserving everything that makes the community here unique and wonderful.” “Everyone had been used to the Nature Conservancy coming in and buying up areas where there are endangered ecosystems. The CCED goes a step further, to protect communities.” Rappahannock has had a total of eight residents participate in the three seminars. Mrs. Benner said Rappahannock residents don’t want to attract “smokestack industries,” but they are concerned with the loss of scenic beauty in the county due to housing “sprawl” into farmland, and especially to “ridge-top development.” “When you look at the mountain, you don’t want to see somebody’s 6,000 square foot house.” She said her young son described such treedestroying visitations as looking like "u.f.o’s perched up there.” The Rappahannock group saw the county’s diversity as both a strength and a weakness. Mrs. Benner said the old families, many tied to farming, are augmented by retirees, by a number of absentee owners and a large arts community. The question, she said, is “how to get these four diverse groups to work together.” While Rappahannock has a larger number of farmers than its neighbors, according to census data provided to the groups by the CCED, Mrs. Benner said its farms appear to make less money than neighboring counties. With'only two villages, the county has little retail sales, she said. Rappahannock has a wide variety of wildlife, the group agreed, including a large population of migratory birds. But, even though in Rappahannock the environment is in better shape than many other areas, it faces stress from loss of habitat, due to housing sprawl, and erosion from over-grazing. Wastewater treatment was also seen as a problem, and there was concern about the supply of groundwater for wells. The CCED initailly invited a few representatives from a lot of communitities to their seminar, but for the third one invited a larger group of representatives from a smaller number of communities. She sees this as a good sign for Rappahannock. “I think the reasons that the CCED is interested in Rappahannock are that it’s easier to be interested in a community where people (who live there) are interested in the community, and because it’s a magnificent community. If we don’t do something now, 20 years from now it may not be here.” The Rappahannock group agreed that if the county’s economy was to grow, it would have to seek “niche” markets, find ways to add value to farm products, and provide some type of infrastructure, both institutional and physical, to support and control growth. The representatives from Rappahannock who attended want to set up a meeting with interested groups and residents in the county to discuss what they have learned. Anyone interested in meeting with the group should call Sue Benner at 987-7206. Rappahannock News staff writer . Jan LaValley contributed to this story. ► Board From Page A-l He also reported that the Black History Program will be held June 6 at the library and that the program for April will be “Hospice: The Art of Compassion” by Christine Andrae from Hospice of the Rapidan. Tjhe subject project should be completed in another month he said and he and Frank Warner are working on the library’s disaster plan. The treasurer’s report was made. The library is on target for expenditures. Dave Shaffer was commended by Mr. McCarthy and the Board for the excellent selection of new materials at the library. Mr. McCarthy was recognized for all his hard work on behalf of the library. And, Robert Anderson was recognized for the volunteer work he has provided the library. The Board also approved the use of the remaining memorial funds, $530, for the construction and purchase of a podium. The library has been using one belonging to the Episcopal Church and feels it’s about time they got their own. It will be equipped with a microphone, speakers, and a light. Mr. Warner reported that the water cooler had been repaired for $153. There was some discussion about the possibility of a mobile unit that would service outlying areas of the county. The Board members agreed to look into the idea and see if it was feasible and how it would work into the five-year plan. ► Triad From Page A-l and literature for training, and is happy to provide speakers for senior citizen groups. “If there’s anything they need, they can call us,” he said. Last year the Sheriff’s Office gave a talk about E911 to the senior citizens group. A S.A.L.T. (seniors and lawmen together) Council will be organized which will include people who will work together for the benefit of seniors. It will include representatives from the Sheriff’s Office, RSVP, and others. Mrs. McNear said she will probably contact the Health Department and the Department of Social Services to be on the council. They will work to figure out what kinds of projects would be good for the senior citizens of Rappahannock, said Mrs. McNear. Spring Cleanup Planned Each year as winter shifts into spring and before the ground covers of May apple and other wild plants carpet the earth and cover the trash, there is an annual spring clean-up in Rappahannock. Although there will be no specific location like Chester Gap last year, and no contest to see who picks up the most, county citizens interested in cleaning up roadsides, streams and riverbanks are encour aged to do so throughout the month of April this year. Sturdy orange bags are available as well as roadside pick-up of bags courtesy of the local Virginia Department of Transportation headquarters. You may obtain these by contacting the local office in Washington, or by contacting clean-up coordinator Hunt Harris at 987-9061. Some of the topics might include: How to avoid criminal victimization, home security information and inspections, knowledge of current frauds and scams, ideas for coping with telephone solicitations, elder abuse, telephone reassurance programs for older citizens (the Sheriff’s Office is already doing this), emergency preparedness plans by and for seniors, refrigerator cards with emergency medical information. Mrs. McNear said that the Triad program has been very successful in many places. Some nearby Virginia counties that already have a Triad program are Albemarle, Fauquier, Prince William and Warren. When Mrs. McNear heard about the Triad conference, she attended because she felt it would be a good project for her RSVP people and will impact the community more directly. For information, call Jeanie McNear at 675-3329. ► BZA From Page A-l only other travel costs they might incur would be for attending the seminar. They also noted that the BZA has a reduced budget from the previous year and that it reflects well on them. They approved the budget as submitted. It was also reported that concerning the Sutphin application, which the BZA approved at their last meeting, the Health Department denied the request to put in a new septic site and they will therefore use the existing one, which they are within regulations to do. , T We believe a hospital should nurture and comfort a new mother. So sh ecan do th esame. At Culpeper Memorial Hospital, we understand tkat rigkt now, tke most important tiling to you is tke upcoming kirtk of your kaky. It is an exciting experience tkat will ckange your life forever, and it skould ke enjoyed to tke fullest. Here, you can rest easy, knowing tkat kotk you and your kaky are receiving excellent care and attention kefore, during and alter tke kirtk. Our family of caring professionals includes kotk female and male koard-certified obstetricians and a certified nurse midwife. And they use some of the most technically advanced equipment available. The care you receive from us doesn t stop at the birthing room. We offer you outstanding personal support the entire time you’re with us. We also offer Prepared Childbirth classes and lactation consultants. At Culpeper Memorial Hospital, we do whatever it tabes to put you at ease. Because your baby isn’t the only one who should he nurtured and comforted. CULPEPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL The Right Skills. Right Here.

Community News Obituaries tppahannock News CountrySide • Real Estate • Classifieds B WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2,1997 ifelite Murals As Decorative Art rt-ist Opening N"ew - Company in Local Area By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Newi Staff Writer Artist Dee Waite has excelled at lany different types of art, and is now tainting wall murals, through her new company called Panache. She recently spent two months jainting murals in her mother’s itchen in Indianapolis. The project »rew and grew (her mother kept adding on to what she wanted) as Dee finished each section of the kitchen /alls. Before beginning a mural, Mrs. /aite meets with her client* and they Iwork on whatever design will be [painted on the wall. She has always ■ done some kind of art (she studied texS tile design and graphic art at Kent (State University) and is full of ideas ! for murals. She can work closely with (the client to incorporate their ideas I with her own, if they wish, and she’ll then produce a to-scale mock-up on paper. Before beginning to actually paint the mural, the wall needs a primer coat and two coats of base paint, said Mrs. Waite. She first draws the design, using a Conte crayon (like chalk). At this point, before any paint for the mural is put on the wall, changes can be made in the design according to the client’s wishes. She normally works with latex paints, as they are less toxic and dry twice as fast as oil-based paints. If painting metallic colors, though, she uses oil paints. Once the mural is painted, Mrs. Waite covers it with a satin finish polyurethane to protect it, and allow it to be washed when necessary. On the murals in her mother’s kitchen, a lot of the painting is trompe l’oeil (painting which creates a strong illusion of reality) — there are tassels hanging from silk ropes, a striped curtain which is painted to look as if it is hanging over the edges of the window. She painted on the actual woodwork around the window to make it look as if the curtain was hanging down. It really is hard to tell if the curtain is real or not because it has so much depth to it. Mrs. Waite took a class in trompe 1-oeil last spring. She also created different designs incorporating a leopard seated on a pedestal, and plans on returning to finish up with a monkey “stealing a bunch of grapes.” The tiger scroll design painted over the kitchen sink was taken from a fabric design. “There are so many neat things you can do to a room to knock it up a couple of notches,” said Mrs. Waite. She thinks that painting murals in a child’s nursery would really be fun, as would a garden scene on a dining room wall. After doing her mother’s kitchen, she realized that there are endless possibilities for painting on walls. She can do a design as elaborate or as simple as the client wants. Right now she has tentative plans to paint a door at the Flint Hill Public House. Mrs. Waite can also paint wall finishes other than murals. One technique she really likes is stippling, which is painting a gradation of colors. To give the illusion of height for a low ceiling, the gradation is painted lighter toward the top. For a high-ceilinged room, the darker color would begin at the top. A color wash is applied to the wall and a stippling brush is used to soften the effect. “It is very pretty and soft,” said Mrs. Waite. Painted stripes are also very popular, she said, as a nice alternative to wallpaper. She can also do faux marbling and sponging, though she has her own technique for doing the sponging. Once she applies the paint with a sponge she goes over it with a softening brush which blends out the color so it doesn’t have a hard look to it. She can use up to three different colors using this technique too. “I have always been painting in some form or another,” said Mrs. Waite. Before starting on murals, her most recent artistic endeavor was painting designs on furniture. She purchases old furniture at second-hand stores and brings them back to life by covering them with her unique art. Her technique of painting with vinegaf paint is especially beautiful; in her home- she has a jelly cupboard painted to look like the front is punched tinwork. Vinegar painting is an old form of folk art painting which she believes originated in the 1700’s. The glaze has to be just the right consistency to work with, said Mrs. Waite. While the paint is still wet on the object being painted, she uses different objects to make designs in the paint. These can be pieces of newspaper, clay, cheesecloth, plastic wrap or other items. There are different methods of mixing the vinegar paint. Some of the ingredients would include a powdered pigment, vinegar, Karo syrup, or even stale beer. When the piece is finished, she uses oil-based polyurethane to give it a beautiful gloss. Though Mrs. Waite wishes to concentrate now on doing murals, she will still paint pieces of furniture on a commission basis, either using a piece of furniture the client already has, or can furnish one. She said it would be wonderful to walk into a room and have someone enjoy a painting on the wall. Mrs. Waite lives with her husband Jeff, and two dogs, in Castleton. The phone number is 937-5496. The Big Top Is Coming To Culpeper This Month What exactly is a humbug? According to Webster it is “something designed to deceive and mislead.” To P.T. Bamum (the foremost showman of all time) a colorful humbug defended him against the bland shades of all that was humdrum. Bamum glorified wonder and elevated exaggeration, offering the public a palette full of dazzling deceptions and flimflam. He invited his audiences to decipher his trickery while charging them even more and they loved him for it! This spring, Troy Frazier will direct the Windmore Foundation for the Arts’ production of BARNUM, the Broadway musical. Like Bamum, Troy is juggling home, job and a cast of over one hundred jugglers, actors, dancers, magicians, singers, clowns, musicians, and gymnasts. Frazier’s background ^eludes the study of direction at the Kennedy Center and theatre make-up artistry in New York, directing and producing Li’l Cats, and participating in Anything Goes, in Nomine, Brigadoon, Oliver!, and Godspell. Hurry, hurry step right up to the “big top!” Be prepared to be amazed • and astounded by exotic animals, fascinating and fabulous facts of all time. See die startling living statues and other precious commodities such as General Tom Thumb, the smallest man in history at twenty-five inches tall, Jumbo, the world’s largest elephant, each a “miracle of size,” Joyce Heth, the world’s oldest woman, dazzling dancing extravaganzas, a trilling Swedish nightingale, the fabulous American Museum and so much more! Tickets are still available for the performances > at the Culpeper County High School auditorium scheduled for April 25, 26, and May 2, 3, and 4. Evening performances will be at 8 p.ra., the matinee performance May 4 will be at 3 p.m. Advanced ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children 18 years and under. (At the door, the adult price is $12). Visit our ticket centers: in Culpeper — Old Dominion One Hour Photo (Meadowbrook and Dominion Square), The Training Zone, The Corner Shelf, The Cameleer, Wal-Mart, Ribbons Hallmark (Warrenton & Culpeper), and in Warrenton — B.M. Books or call 547-2555 for information on group rates and membership discounts. The matinee for April 27 has already been sold out to the Community Concert Series. ..... .; x , - Original Production Planned at Ki Theatre ”. .. .. What would you hear if you could put Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, Gertrude Stein and Ifennessee Williams together in the same room? On Saturday, April 12 at Ki Theatre, local actress Dinah Pehrson Day, director Bran Sackett and die Live Arts Theater Ensemble bring these four powerful pioneers of American literature together on stage to explore that question in an original * production of ‘Yes is What You Conceived, edited, and compiled i; by actress/writer Liz Portw; Yea hi What You Ward creates an informal and most unconventional dialogue between these very different writers, I using tear own words to explore their creative worlds, letting tn into their private thoughts, personal triumphs, and secret fears. Ultimately, we find that, as different as these authors are. ►'•?<be struggles, the questions, and maybe even the answers for each are the same. Dinah Mason Day, who returns Rappahannock in the rote of Stem, is knows to local ■iflirnrri for her memorable perform Gertrude Mina S<- i' A * mance in Lion is Winter, The Shepherd’s Play, Rhythms and Ki Theatre’s Exchange Series. Emily Dickinson is played by Liz Porto; Edgar Allas Poe by Danny Murphy, and Tennessee Williams by Doug | Schneider. ■ -•. The piece originated as a Live Arts contribution to the 1997 Virginia Festival of the Book in CbadkXtesviUe. ■ The performance will be at $ pin. Tickets are $8, and may be pur- / chased at Mountainside Market in Sperryville, or may be reserved by calling 675-1616. Yes is What You Went is the fine '■ of three performances in a series of original theater presented as a joint ° offering by Ki Theatre and the !| Rappahannock Association for the | Aits and the Community (RAAC). |i • The series also includes Ki Theatre's Fourth Annual Open Theatre on Saturday, April 26, and E "No Ordinary Person,” an evening of autobiographical work, written and performed by Joyce Abell, Jean Falk, SaOie Morgan and others on May 17. * - ~4, ‘ V A‘\ Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Cindy Mahan Artist Dee Waite, picutred below, with a moon hanging on her front porch in Castleton. Examples of her work decorate the kitchen of her mother’s house in Indianapolis. The curtain, at left, looks so real it fools the eye. The tassel, above, looks more three-dimensional because she paints it drapped across the edges of the cabinet below. Dee will be ■ opening a new business, Panache, in Rappahannock, to •’ bring her unique brand of decorative art to the local area. ; . CCA Celebrating Its 28th Sensational Season Celebrating its 28th anniversary • year, the local six-county Community Concert Association will have a stunning 1997-98 subscription season. Five live professional attractions, all at 8 p.m., will be held at Culpeper County High School. The first, A Celebration of World Dance with the Russian Seasons Dance Company of 30, will be Saturday, Sept 20. Next is Max Morath the Ragtime Man in a theatrical journey as pianist and humorist on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Larry O’Brien leads the renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra and vocalists in those sentimental 1940s arrangements on Sunday, Nov. 9. In a sensational centennial salute, we'll hear Gershwin at the Grand featuring acclaimed pianist David Allen Wehr on Friday, Feb. 13. The season closes with mezzo-soprano and raconteur, Brenda Boozer, on Ibesday, March 17,1998. Admission to these concerts is by season subscription ticket only, the price for adults is $30 with a $3 earlybird discount if one joins by April 27. Those who have paid by that date may attend a free bonus concert the musical comedy “Bamum” with a cast of 140. This performance is at 3 p m. and passes will be given at 2:30 pm. to new subscribers. When there are one or two par ents subscribing, all K-12 children in that family may attend the whole season for only one $10 fee. In addition, season subscribers may attend free (based on available seating), eight additional concerts offered by two other nearby CCAs. Manassas will have The Giants of Swing with the Judy Carmichael Quintet, the New York Theatre Ballet performing The . Nutcracker, duo-pianists Lewis & Perry, and a soprano and tenor in Broadway and Beyond. Fairfax is bringing an Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra, duopianists, the musical Forever Plaid and The Bulgarian Children’s Chorus. There are other subscription cate- - ■ gories offering benefits such as program * listings of name or business, access to a reserved area, and extra tickets including youngsters. This CCA is a designated IRS 501 (c) (3) nonprofit entity, thus amounts paid in excess of basic ticket prices are lax deductible. All season tickets will be mailed by late August - For more information call Margaret I Tucker at 675-3481 or Helen Ziemer at- * !' 937-5450. To subscribe, please write! check to C.CA. and send with your name,: ; address, county and telephone number to CV Community Concert Association, H£ 72. Box 231, LOW, Loam Grose. 2250% ; *

Church m Activities Revival Services at Gid Brown Revival services will be held at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church April 6-11 each evening. The Sunday services will be: Sunday School at 10 a.m., followed by worship at 11 and evening service will begin at 6. The Monday through Friday service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Evangelist Mark Rogers from Fairbanks, Alaska will be preaching and singing. Everyone is welcome. Woodvilie Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones v , Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 6:45 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. County Methodist Services ■ l United Methodist Churches will have worship services for r Sunday, April 6 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m., with communion, Sperry ville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb 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. . /N Saturday Vigil Mass recessed for winter — to resume in spring Baptist Association To Meet Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association Church Institute will meet npw through April 4, 7:15 to 9 nightly at Good Hope Baptist Church in Norman. Certificates of attendance will be given. All are welcome. Church registration fee is $40. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • - Morning Service 11 a.nj. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 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. Orientation Planned Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church invites the public to attend the next First Place orientation to be held Sunday, April 6, at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. First Place is a Christ-centered health program with an emphasis on weight control. The program consists of weekly Bible studies; daily Scripture reading; and commitments to prayer, exercise and proper nutrition. The food plan is recommended by the American Diabetic Association. The cost for the 13 week program is $70 should you decide to join. For more information, please call Martha Wiles at 547-9957. 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. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Friendship Day Planned The First Baptist Church family invites you on Sunday, April 6 at 3 * p.m. to worship with the group for Usher’s Friendship Day. all ushers are ; ask to come in uniform. The Rev. Arthur Guene and his congregation from ; Mt. Zion Criglersville will be the guests. Lunch will be served following . morning service. 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. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Anthony Baldwin and Angela Jenkins Miss Jenkins To Wed Anthony R. Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Jenkins of Sperryville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Gayle to Anthony Ray Baldwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Danny R. Baldwin, also of Sperryville. Angie is a 1993 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is currently employed with Faith Mountain Company. Andy is a 1988 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is the owner of Baldwin’s West End Shell in Sperryvilie. A June 1998 wedding is being planned. Woodville Residents Entertain Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt entertained for Easter breakfast. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whorton, Mrs. Kim Vest and children, Ashley and Logan. Mrs. Gladys Dulaney of Luray was a Saturday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. Easter Sunday dinner guests of the Daczewitz were Gregory Daczewitz of Fairfax, Mr. John Dodson of Mt. Pony and Mrs. Gladys Dulaney of Luray. \ Easter breakfast guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Falls were Larry Brannon, Marcia Deni and Alphesus Atkins of Lynchburg and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samanatha and Robert. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford were Mrs. Lillian Sykes, Michael and Thomas of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Crawford and Katherine of Flint r T n Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford, Charles and Elizabeth of Sperryville. Mrs. Vallie Butler, Norma Holt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vest, Ashley and Logan were Easter dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest. Carolyn Butler of Springfield was a Sunday dinner guest of Misty Hitt and Mrs. June Clark. Michele Burke entertained on Sunday in honor of her husband. Die Burke’s birthday. Guests including the honoree were Richard and Rena Burke, Becky and Eddie Suche and Michele’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Suche of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby O’Bannon of Culpeper and Dr. John O’Bannon of Richmond were Wednesday guests of Mrs. Louise O’Bannon. Anyone with Woodville news may call Mrs. June Clark at 987-8827. Washington Busy For Easter Holiday Best wishes to Walden and Hazel Messner of Salt Lake City, Utah on their 51st wedding anniversary which they will celebrate on Saturday, April 5. Hazel is a former resident of Rappahannock County. Our condolences to Mrs. Margaret Baumgardner and family on the passing of her father, Joseph S. DeJamette. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton were Easter Sunday breakfast guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Ten family members shared Easter dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark on Sunday. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett had Easter Sunday dinner with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Moffett III in Warrenton. Sunday Easter guests of Mrs. Dorothy Ralls were Mr. and Mrs. Ike L. Ralls and children Melinda and Waylon of Linden and Mrs. Linda Clark and Amanda. Dinner guests Easter Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Baker, Lesley and Kaven and Mrs. Mary Kindall were Mr. and Mrs. James Kindall and children of Front Royal, Mrs. Wendy Reid and children of Sperryville, Mrs. Janet Blackburn of Amissville, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Baker and sons of Strasburg, Mrs. Lois Baker, Miss Kim Williams and Michael, Joe Blackburn and Harry Fincham, all of Culpeper. Monday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwafd M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Carroll and daughter, Denise of Powhatan. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo visited Bruce Brown in Woodville on Sunday afternoon. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud were Mrs. Jeanette Pullen of Flint Hill, Mrs. Mamie Rutherford of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and Michelle of Alexandria, Leroy Keyser, Amy and Austin Wayne of Springfield, Daniel Keyser of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Keyser and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keyser and children. Dinner guests Easter Sunday of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins of Fredericksburg, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Gera, Stephanie and Lindsey of Springfield, George Bennette of Front Royal, Mrs. Mabel Burke, Richie Burke and daughters, Katie and Molly of Woodville, Billy Hawkins of Stephens City, Mrs. Dottie Burke of Annandale, Mrs. Sandra McClellan, Brandon and Mathew of Manassas, Roger Hawkins of Warrenton and Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Jonathan. Saturday Ms. Betty Menefee of Manassas visited her mother, Mrs. Frances Eubank and they had lunch in Front Royal. Easter Sunday visitors of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Mary Smoot and daughters, Crystal and Megan of Winchester and Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston. Happy birthday wishes to Mrs. Betty Klise of Flint Hill on Wednesday, April 2, Victoria Hudson of Flint Hill on Thursday, April 3, Mrs. Jamie Burke of Culpeper on Saturday, April 3, Tom Lee Sr. on Sunday, April 6, Katie Giles on Monday, April 7 and Ellen Mustoe and Richard Simmons on Wednesday, April 9. Our Spring - Event at the Washington Baptist Church will be held on Saturday, April 26. We are in need of good items for Grandma’s Attic. If you have something to donate and need help in getting it to the church call 675-3608 and someone will collect it. We will accept good clean clothes, house hold items, books, furniture or what have you that is clean and saleable. The profits from this event will go toward the building fund. Birthday wishes go out to Andrew Burke who will celebrate his day on Friday, April 4. He will be 12 years old. On Saturday, March 29 Andrew Burke went to the Smithsonian Institute with Boy Scout Troop 200. On Easter Sunday Doug and Beverly Exline had dinner with Ken, Clarice, Matthew, Timothy and Joseph O’Maley in Culpeper. Others there were Wanda, Hermillo and Junior Cervantz of Orange, Donnie, Nikki and D.J. Exline of Elkwood, Robert Exline of Washington and Steve, Jennifer, Jesse and Steven of Culpeper. Have a good week! Viewtown News Notes Shelly and Kent Switzer visited their grandfather, Mr. Eugene Dodson on Saturday at a Luray nursing home. Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson were Mrs. Barbara Settle, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Frazier and family and Mrs. Becky Frazier, all of Eggbornsville, Ms. Carolyn Dodson and friend, Trez of Manassas, Ms, Shirley Dodson, Mr. Joey Reid, Ms. Lisa Corbin and Brittany Reid. Sympathy is extended to the Hitt family on the passing of their sister, Mrs. Catherine Woodard on Thursday. Have a great week! Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. 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Photo Courtesy of Kathryn Beattie Local teens enjoy beach party at Trinity Episcopal Church. Local Teens Enjoy Hawaiian Gathering By KATHRYN BEATTIE Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On Sunday, March 16, a Hawaiian Beach Party was held for area teenagers at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. The party, attended by 35 teenagers, was hosted by “Friends to Mom,” an organization dedicated to aiding pregnant teenage mothers and their babies. The church hall was decorated with pictures of Hawaii and beach props. Everything from the music of the Beach Boys to the tropical refreshments displayed the Hawaiian theme. The main feature of the party was its True Love Waits presentation, an abstinence program that began two years ago in Washington, D.C. Last year the program was held in Georgia when contemporary Christian musi cians and thousands of teens met to promote the True Love Waits message and to sign pledges of their commitment to abstinence before marriage. The members of Friends to Mom seek to continue this program in Rappahannock County as it is being continued nationwide. The presentation opened with a video called, “Sex, Lies, and the Truth” produced by Focus on the Family. Then Kathy Bigelow, a local Sunday School teacher at Reynolds Baptist Church and an inspiring speaker, addressed the teens about the importance of abstinence. The teens were asked to sign commitment pledges of their own if they wished and to paste them on a map of Hawaii, signifying their commitment to a life of chastity before marriage. The night ended with pizza and dessert for all. Birthdays Highlight Amissville News Happy birthday wishes are extended to Kristin Gum, Larry Oliver Jr., Donna Oliver, and Sarah Mills who celebrated birthdays during the last few days of March. Kindergarten registration will soon be held in Rappahannock and Culpeper County Public Schools. If your child will be five years old by the end of September, he/she is eligible to enroll in school for the 1997-98 school year. Contact Rappahannock County Elementary School at 987-8259 to schedule an appointment for registration or information. All of Culpeper County’s elementary schools will encompass kindergarten through sixth grade in the fall of 1997. Contact the Culpeper Administrative Office at 8253677 if you are unsure of which school your child should attend and for kindergarten registration information. Amissville Ruritans held a business meeting March 20 to discuss upcoming events which will include a joint auction to be held May 17 with the Rappahannock Athletic Association. The highlight of the meeting, however, was in the honoring of several members with pins for continuous perfect attendance. President Fred Naramore presented pins to Bill Segrest (11 years), Jerry Curtis (19 years), Edward Lawrence (35 years), Gilbert Lawrence (35 year), and Charlie Priest (35 years). Congratulations to each of you for your dedicated service to the Ruritans and your community! Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Inc., is asking for your support through donations or as a volunteer. If you are able to donate time to our community by helping them raise funds, answer calls, maintain equipment or perform administrative tasks, please contact Jack Atkins, mmammmmmmm By GLENDA GUM — —M.l ■■.■M..lii. mum 937-5282 or J.B. Carter, 937-4218. Monetary donations may be sent in care of the Fire and Rescue Company at P.O. Box 147, Amissville, Va. 20106. The community’s support is needed and appreciated. Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue will host a chicken dinner on Saturday, April 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. You may contact either Sandy Carter at 937-4218 or Paul Payne at 937-4954 for further information. All 1996 members of the South Wales swimming pool, and other interested persons, are invited to a meeting on April 6 at 2 p.m. in the Jeffersonston Community Center. This meeting will be held to discuss pool options for the summer of 1998. Summer 1997 will be the last year the community will have access to the South Wales pool as the owner plans to reside in the house on the grounds and will close the pool next year. If you have items you would like to donate for the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue’s auction on Saturday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m., you may contact Paul Poling 937-5205, Sheila Scott 937-4357 or Jack Atkins 937-5282. Birthday wishes are extended to Durrell Miller of Amissville who will celebrate his day on Saturday, April 5. Best wishes for the coming year. ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper 825-1037 Wednesday Night ABERDEEN BARKS Prime Rib $11.95 * • Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, Qr* Potato & Onion Rings JJ)lUt/3 Miss Amber Dodson Celebrates Birthday Happy birthday wishes go out to Amber Dodson who will celebrate her first birthday on April 3. Amber celebrated her birthday with a party held in her honor on Saturday, March 29 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Dodson. Those helping Amber celebrate in addition to her parents were her grandparents, Mrs. Lee Anna Wharton and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Dodson and her great-grandmother, Mrs. Eva Dodson. Also Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wharton, Gary and Mark, Mrs. Sandy Jenkins and Timmy, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cave and Mrs. Ona Smith, who baked Amber’s birthday cake. Others present were Mrs. Thelma Jenkins, Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rath, Mrs. Catherine Adolfi, Miss Ruth Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Estes and Benjamin, Miss Catherine Crawford, Mrs. Pat Grigsby and Rena, Mrs. Brenda Sacco, Miss Mandy Tuel, Ms. Sheila Scott, Ms. Sharon Scott, Ms. Kathy Lane and Trooper and Mrs. Wayne Sumner. Those sending gifts but unable tc attend were Mrs. Bea Shepherd, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Burke and Jerry, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Pullen and Amanda, Mrs. Annie Huff, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Atkins, Tammy, Robin and Ray, little Johnny Jenkins and Hunter Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jenkins, Kim and Jeff, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Atkins and Mr. and Mrs. Richie Baldwin and Katie. Easter Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor were Heather Ayloi and Lee Ayres of Culpeper. On Monday Mrs. Aylor visited Mrs. Dorothy Lewis in Huntly. Mrs. Carolyn Meade of Johnson City, Tennessee was an Easter weekend guest of her mother, Mrs. T.M Johnston. Easter Sunday dinner guests ol Mrs. Emma Swindler and Mrs Annabelle Swindler were Mr. anc Mrs. James E. Swindler and Dr Bridgett Bencer of Washington, D.C. Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner o1 Gaithersburg, Maryland were Saturday overnight guests of Mrs Catherine Brown. Dr. and Mrs. Kushner and Mrs Brown were joined for Easter Sundaj dinner at Dean’s Steak house in Fron Royal by Mrs. Barbara Payne o: Warrenton, Mr. and Mrs. Bennj -Jk By CATHY PULLEN H§- 987-8740 x Brown and Travis and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reed, R.T. and Kayla, all of Winchester and Mr. and Mrs. Strother Brown and Jay. On their return trip home Mr. and Mrs. Strother Brown and Jay, Mrs. Barbara Payne, Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner and Mrs. Catherine Brown visited Clyde “Mutt” Atkins at Sunny Slope in Flint Hill. Sunday night guests in the Brown home were Paul Brown and Kiersten Kerr, Judy Deal, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and Sarah. Happy birthday wishes go out to Tammy Dwyer who celebrated hers on Saturday, March 29. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Klatko and Sara was Jim Clark. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Jenkins and Angie were Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins and Allen, Ms. Donna Clark and Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David and Andy Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs. Pullen and Ashleigh also visited his mother, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Menefee in Culpeper on Easter Sunday. Their other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jenkins, Adam and Julie, Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins, James, Christal, Tom and Ted, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Payne, Melissa and A1 and Ms. Wanda Payne and Lauren, all of Washington, David Jeffries and Tyler of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. David Dodson, Cody and Brittany and Mr. and Mrs. Branson Jenkins, Allen and Wendy, all of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Buracker. Congratulations go out to my sister, Angie and Andy Baldwin who became engaged over the weekend. A June 1998 wedding is being planned. Maier-Bloom Babv Arrives Kathleen Maier and John Bloom are proud to announce the birth of their son, Ian Maier Bloom on Saturday, March 8 at home. Ian weighed in at seven pounds, nine ounces and 20 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maier of Norristown, Pa. Paternal grandparents are Joan Spinning of Bethesda, Md., and Bill Bloom of Rockville, Md. Add Natural Beauty Mb* . ' Flowering DOGWOODS & AZALEAS %9L. # %MmmJ IImKw/ % rfS Come Take Advantage of the Co-op's APRIL SHOWERS OF SPRING SALE For All Your Lawn & Garden Needs. Warrenton Farmers’ Co-op 143 Washington Street 347-7100 ^0^ Member of VA Nurserymen's Assoc. pcoming Events jazz Concert Scheduled Jazz legend Keter Betts and his quartet will be featured in a concert on Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School. The program is sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community. Tickets are $10 adults; $5 high school students. Elementary school students are free with paying adult. Tickets may be purchased at Mountainside Market, Sperryville; Culpeper Music Center; Royal Oak Bookstore, Front Royal and New Leaf Books, Warrenton. Volunteer Tax Help Free tax assistance is available to people on low and middle incomes to complete federal and state income tax forms. Trained volunteers will be at the Rappahannock County Library on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your 1996 tax package, all W2 and 1099 forms and last years return. Program sponsored by IRS, AARP and Va. Cooperative Extension. 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. Business Owners To Meet Business owners in the Sperryville area will meet at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 6 at Country Home Antiques. Any current or perspective business owners are welcome. Safe Food Course Set A six-hour class “Safe Food Handling for the Occasional Quantity Cook,” sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Health, will be held on April 15 and 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at G. W. Carver Piedmont Vocational Technical Center in Culpeper (Rt. 15, 6 miles south of Culpeper) and on April 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Fauquier Extension Office, 24 Pelham St., Warrenton. $10 notebook fee per organization; more than one person can participate in the class. • Contact Christine Kastan at 675-3619 for a registration form and more • • information. Services Board To Meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 at the Holiday Inn, Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend - - and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 540-8253100 or 540-825-7391 (TDD). Video-Discussion Re-Scheduled The IRIS Centre for Shamanic Studies in Washington will not show ; “Ritual Drumming, Layne Redmont & The Mob of Angels” on April 15,; as had been previously announced. The video showing and drumming cir- - • cle will, however, be offered on July 15 at 7 p.m. Call 540-675-3003 for information. Chicken Dinner Planned The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a chicken din- . 1 ner with all the trimmings from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 at the fire; ' hall. For prices of more information contact Sandi Carter at 937-4218 or Paul Payne at 937-4954. Benefit Bake Sale Set A bake sale to benefit Piedmont Feline Rescue League will be held on Saturday, April 12 at the Rappahannock Farmers Coop from 7:30 a.m. until 12 noon. Homemade pies, cakes, cookies and breads will be avail- * • able. To order or for additional information call Sharon at 987-8857 or I Doris at 937-5224. Miss Rappahannock Pageant Set The annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant sponsored by the Sperryville ' [ Volunteer Rescue Squad will be held at 7 p.m. on April 26 at Rappahannock * County High School. Rehearsal will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. The pageant will be open to all single female residents of Rappahannock, ages 2-19 and boys, ages 2-6. There will be a Mother/Daughter and Sisters’ Category. Sponsor fee for each contestant will be $20. Join in on an evening of fun! Pageant admission $4 adults and $3 children. Contact Debbie at 9873354 or Stacey at 987-8636 for more information. ' ‘ Benefit Auction Planned The annual Rappahannock Lions Club benefit auction will be held on Saturday, May 10 at 6 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. Anyone wishing to donate items should contact Roger Andrews, 987-8974 or Hal McDermott, 675-1028. CPR Heartsaver Class Set A CPR “Heartsaver” class has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in the Education Department Conference room on the second floor at Warren Memorial Hospital. You must pre-register for this class. For information and to register, contact the Education Department at 636-0314. Clothing Give-Away Planned Project Share My Heart will be having a Clothing Give-Away on April 4 and 5. Clothing will be available for men, women and children of all sizes. On April 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. and April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Warrenton. Follow the signs from Main Street to Meetze Road, turn right on Duhollow Road and proceed for approximately 300 feet. If you need more information, call 349-9184. Spring Event Planned The Washington Baptist Church Spring Event will be held Saturday, April 26. There will be a Silent Auction, plants, baked goods, sandwiches, drinks and Grandma’s Attic. “We are in need of good saleable items for Grandma’s Attic donations of bake goods and new items for the silent auction,” said an organizer. All proceeds from this event will go toward the building fund. Cash donations will also be accepted. A.V.F.D. To Hold Auction The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will hold an auction at 6:30 on Saturday, May 3 at the fire hall. For more information call Paul Poling at 937-5205, Jack Atkins at 937-5282 or Sheila Scott at 937-4357. Arts, Craft Show Set There will be an Arts and Crafts Show at Lord Fairfax Community College from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. Over 100 tables of • Arts and Crafts will be displayed. Food will be served. Admission is free but a non-perishable food item for the benefit of the local food bank would be appreciated. The show is sponsored by the local chapter of Phi Beta . ’ Lambda (Future Business Leaders of America). Riding Lessons Available ;: Ash Tree Stables is offering riding lessons and summer riding camp. « - Please call Phyllis Poore for more information 675-3228. < , ;

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Lease/ security deposit required. 540675-7171. 2 Rentals Commercial UNIQUE RENTAL OPPORTUNITY 800 sq. ft., Private Annex to Sperryville Antique Market • 17 yr old established business. • Great ambiance, parking, traffic. $795/month. 540-987-8050 Delaplane: Charming updated farmhouse in private rural setting, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, available May 1st. 6 month lease and security deposit required, $1,475 per month. (540)474-2321. Rentals 9 Vacation/ Timeshare Attractive 4 bedroom, 1 bath, historic house on Music Street, West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard Private beach and many amenities. September 3 to 17, one or two weeks, $800 per week. Call 540675-3263. Myrtle Beach - Warm & Sunny. Absolutely finest affordable condominiums. Indoor pool, whirlpools, saunas. Spring - Daily $62-$130; weekly $385-$854. Condo sales: 2BR Irom $65,000. 1-800-2381181 www.beachqolf.com Rentals 9 Vacation/ Timeshare Oceanfront homes, Beautiful holden Beach, NC. Select trom 150 properties. 2-6 bedrooms. Free Color Brochure. Discounts to 60% through June 7. Hobbs Realty. 1-800655-3367. www.hobbsrealty.com 15 Real Estate Commercial Act Now Waterfront Bargain 20+ AC $49,900. 2000 FT Riverfront. So. Exposure w/mtn views. Just 1-3/4 hrs west of DC Beltway. Build, camp, fish, swim, relax. Perfect getaway. Exc. financing. Call owner 304-262-2770 Bay Area. Free VA Waterfront Land List. 1•800-775-4563, ext. 3271. Dahlgren, VA. 10 Acre Land Bargain, Only $37,900. Prime homesites, only 45 mins, from 495 Beltway. Call 1-800-631-0194. exl. 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. 1800-952-5379 16 Real Estate For Sale 160 Acres - Wyoming. Own a piece of the Oldn West - Easily split into 4 parcels. Hunt deer and antelope. Gently rolling. Only $24,000. $500 down, $259 per month. Owner carry. Bob 800526-3284 50 Mite Mtn Views 10+AC $298/Month 6.75% terms. Gently rolling country acreage. Open/wooded w/views of Whitetail Ski Resort. Just 3 min walk to prostone trout river w/privale; secluded access. Long paved state rd frontage I perc. Ready to build or camp. Price $44,900. 25% down, bal fin 15 yrs VRM. oac Won't Last! Call 304-262-2770. 4C Real Estate 10 For Sale Bay Area Hull Creek Waterfront 1 25 AC $44,990. Only 75 min. from Richmond, this site is the perfect get-a-way. Dockable, cleared bldg site, paved rds, low down, ext. terms. Come see it today while it's still available. Call 804-580-3816 ext 3321 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. 19 Real Estate Wanted Virginia Cattle Company wants to rent/lease your pasture/farm. Will buy your herd. Call (540)635-8104 ask for Charlie. Classified 1 Adoption ‘Adopting a baby is our desire. Please call Doreen and Chuck 1-800484-6482 code 6396, or visit us at www.access digex net/-spartan/baby. html A Baby can fullfil our dreams We long to give your baby lots of love and a happy home with stayat-home mom. Expenses paid. Please call Kathy.or Peter1 -800-671 -6566 or 703-709-9241 collect A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newborn and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. ADOPT: A caring childless couple seeks infant to join our family through adoption. We can help with medical and legal expenses. Please call Tamar A David at our home at 1-806-953-1226 t 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. 4*. '■X • >i vf*'; American Family Home We Build On Your Lot 25 models to choose from Quality Stick Built Construction 10-Year Home Owner's Warranty Well/Septic Included/Turnkey Priced from the low $60s to mid $100s Call 800-468-7320 or visit our sales center at 171 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, VA ■ —-_«■ - ■■ - 25 Adoption Adoption: Loving, childless couple seeks to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal/ medical expenses. Mike and Denise collect 703-719-9842. ADOPTION Loving childless couple wishing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal & medical expenses. Call Collect 703-836-7557 Loving couple wishes to adopt infant. Happy, secure home with full time mom. Medical and legal expenses paid. Please Call Dian rand Joe at 1800-579-1860, or collect 703-830-1341. Attention Married Women Contestants Wanted For 1997 Mrs. Virginia America® Pageant. For Free information, Call 1-800688-8413. . Your Musi Ask For Judy. Colloidal Minerals of the type described on ‘Dead Doctors Don't Lie" tape. Wholesale: $11.95/ qt. Sold by the gallon. Free tape or to order Call : 1 - 80CW70-8638. Singles: Meet single people throughout rural America. Confidential, reputable, established plan. Free details. Country Connections Newsletter, PO Box 406, Superior, Nebraska 68978. 29 Auctions Restaurant Auctions - Sale 1- Sat., Apr. 5, HotSprings, VA - Jo Jo's place, an operating business with real estate. 3Br, 2BA 1995 mobile home sold separately. Sale 2 - Sat., Apr. 12, Bent ML, VA - The Pantry restaurant with apartment plus 3 BAR, 2BA home. Furnishings sold separately. Absolute Auction. 1-800-551-3588. Woltz & Assoc., Inc., Brokers & Auctioneers. AUCTION ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES FURNITURE Sunday, Apr. 6 at 12:00 pjn. Doors Open at 10:00 ajn. (Preview S». Apr 5.10 ut-l pm) Another large auction filled with antique and fine furnishings (oak highback bed. oak china cabinet. Larkin desk, mahogany, walnut Duncan Phyfe. Victorian), toys (pedal tractors, etc.) clocks (regulator. grandfather, etc.) glassware (several showcases full), collectibles, advertising items, and much more Cl i.ruiT.R UCTJON l KM I K •\ \* »$.«i I i M i'/ \f l* ( ti{ » fu i '-flii A’; v’- *• (540)825-9045 Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA Every Friday Night at 7:00 p.m. Furniture • Antiques ark) Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household Items We Buy or Set complete or penial estates. We'l also buy used furniture and household items. Pickup available. Constgrmerts W&come For Mom Information call (703) 327-4004 CaMn Neal VAAR *2064 LW. "Scoop' Magma VAAR11308 Dk From Charts* tea fit 50 S3 rrtssWgf Rt2B(SlAyRdJ From Gfcam Come (Ra IS A 50), 7 mist E or Rt 50 (Nett to Meadows Farms Nursery) 29 Auctions Public Auction Sat. April 5 at IftOO a.m. Oie to sellng heme, downsizng business and moving Guy ft Carta McManamay at 22313 Evergreen Mill Road (Rt. 621) • Leesburg, VA Directions; # miles South of 15). or 6 miles North of Rt 606 Will offer ttte fdkxwnq'items. •FURNITURE •EQUIPMENT-TOOLS •VEHICLES • GENERAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FURNTTURE: Oversized oak bow front cabinet: Dining room table (extendible) w* chairs (2 armchairs); Mahogany drop leaf dining table; Oak desk; Oak dresser Oak chest of drawers; Oak dresser with mirror; Deco table; Piecrust tables; Old vanity; Maple stand; Maple dresser: Maple butter's desk; T.V.; Oak lamp stand; Victorian table; Kitchenette set; Bookcase; Blanket chest: Pineapple bed; Washstand and bowl; Kerosene lamps; Plus other furniture and qlassW3TB VIDEO GAMES: Ms. Pacman, Jr. Pacman, Berzerk, Centipede (Commercial type). Suntuna Tanning Bad. VEHCLE& 1955 Chevrolet Beiair 2-door - Completely restored (must see to appreciate). 1986 Honda Nightnavvk Motorcycle; 1964 Champion 32 ft. Mobile Home w/New Chevrolet 454 engine (excellent condition); 1994 Haulmark Box Trater - ffidO’; Homemade Utility Trailer 181 Century Boat w/351 Ford Inboard engine wAraHer; International farm tractor w/loader HP oo-cart. Coins (mostly old); Bookssome old; Some horse tack and eqcipment. SMALL TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: Router table and routers; Emala air compressor-8 HP; ChainsawsHomelite & Husqvarna; Weed eaters; 10" Dewalt miter box; Carpet cleaner and water extractor; Aquadnve fan; Hilty hammerdrill; Pressure washer; Pump jacks; Gas heaters; Radial arm saw. Band saw. Tabletop sander; Tabtesaw, Skilsaw; Wheelbarrows; Aluminum ladders; Lota of small tools. Preview will be April 5,1997 at 8:00 a m. • Food wit be available on grounds. For further information call (703)327-4004. Terns: Cash, Check, MOST Debit card, Visa, MC, Discover Announcements Cafwn^eaMMAR^08?« Troy Graham VAAR #1954 OO Business Wfc Opportunities *Go Public* Existing or form a new Co. Be Public in 30 days. Raise equity or debt capital. Prin/Consult. Contact Fax: 619/793-0096. Email: seisin®adnc.com Amazing Profits! $2500-$5500+ Weekly! This is real and do-able. Full training provided. Proven easy-to-do marketing system. No selling 800-279-7499 An Amazing Opp. Own vour own business. Real National Name Equip. Lim'd key locations avail. Earn up to $1500 weekly. Call 1-800-321-7690 No Coet Job Training! Young adults 16-24, Earn while your leaml Lots of benefits and incentives. For information call Job Corps today. 1-800-8899335 Own Your Own apparel, shoe, westemwear, lingerie, bridal, gift or $1.00 store. Includes inventory, fixtures, buying trip, training. Minimum investment $17,500.00. Call Paul at Liberty Fashions. 501-327-8031. Sr. Executive Entrepreneurs. Fastest growing telecom Marketing Company in the U S. seeks talent to aggressively expand 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 can immediately. Residuals. Bonuses and expenses once qualified 1-800377-7585. Computer/ Electronics Ov Sales/Service IBM Compatible APEX Computer; Monitor, keyboard, printer and supplies, bard drive needs repair. $50. Call Mark or Debbie 540-341-7959. 41 Found Found in Morrisville on Elk Run Road: a young Female Calico kitten, under one years old. (540)439-1463. 44 Giveaways 3 Female Goats: grain led, free to large farm. (703)777-8264. Free Firewood: You Haul. (703)716-0377. Free To Good home: Morrisville on Elk Run Road. A young Female Calico kitten, under one years old. (540)4391463. Giveaways: TVs; wash- ' ers and dryers (not working). Call 540-439-0965. WANTED - 2 Pleasure Horses: 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 A Trailers. All Types. Cash Terms Will pick-up at farm. (410) 987-5642 range haired neutered female. Last seen March 20th at the end of Rt. 681, Rolling „ Rd., “ ahannock. 540-98789! Reward. Missing: Male, gray Elkhound. $200 reward for safe return. Call 987-8192 after 7pm. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Swimming Pools - $878 New 1996 Pool includes/ Deck, Fence, Filter, Lad* ders. Installation Additional. Financing Available. Call 24 hours] 1800-447-7207. gfi Miscellaneous vO For Sale Garden Tlllers.....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 Gama Fish for Stocking Ponds Over 32 species available. Colorful catalog upon request. Zetts Fish Hatchery, Route 2 Box 218K, Inwood, W.V. 25428 304-2293654 E Pet Supplies Sales & Service For Sale: Golden Retriever puppies, AKC registered. First shots and wormed. Ready to go. Males and females, $300, $350. 540-7881844. Happy Jack Medici Mange Icine: Promotes healing & hair growth to severe skin diseases on dogs & horses without steroids. Contains NO benzyl-benzoate. At Southern States & Ken Drug. Recreational Equip/Health Girl’s 24" Huffy 10speed, 2 years old, excellent condition, $35. Can Mark or Debbie 540-3417959. 65 Services Business Will do yard and tree work. Please Call 540987-9210. _ _ Services kQ Home w Improvement EARLY'S CARPET. INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 Classified Automotive E Antiques & Classics Mustang 1973 Convertible. $1800/ obo. Call after 6pm or leave message 703-978-0892, Burke, Va. Call Today to list your Travel Agency, Vacation Rental, Bed ft Breakfast, Hotel/ Motel Accomodations, Bus Trips, Etc;, in the “Vacation Getaway Directory*. For Information GUI 1-800-829-7279 ask for Kathy J., ext 381. Coming Soon Oows^tr 'k^paws Pet Directory For Al Your Pot Caro, Supplies & Pot Sitting Needs. To Place Your Discounted Ad Call 900-482-4797, ask for Clsaln BMW 1967 325I: 4 door, automatic, high mileage, $4,000. (703) 771-1838, leave message. Bronco I11988: blue and silver. New engine. Excellent condition. S65CXV best oiler. (540) 3474563. Cars For $100.00. Seized and sold locally: Trucks, 4x4'i, etc. (800) 522-2730, Ext. 2416. Chevy Camaro 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 Daytona: Excellent condition, AMf FM cassette. Please call 540-937-4606, if no answer please leave a message. SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars and bucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions snd parts Installed (It purchassd less). Over2,000 cars and trucks at all timea. We Buy and SeN nmnlnB cars and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-8 Sunday 9-5 Localsd n. 229.3 misspan Cubspsr Ugh School. BMS71 Donste Your Car. Jewish Heritage For the Blind. Tax Deductible. Free Towing, Free Phone Card to Donors w/Ad #1285. 1-800-9- Donate. Spring Carlisle April 1720. Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Over 82 acres of automotive excitement. 8.100 spaces filled with collector cars, parts, accessories. supplies. Thunderbird elan, 1966, V8. power windows/ door locks, electric dash, excellent maintenance, new tires, air-condition. $1500. 703-724-4244. Volkswagon 1991 Golf: 4 door, 5 speed. Excellent - condition. $5000 (540) 347-4563. 85 Trucks Chevy 1952 Pickup: Restored, 5 windows, runs good, looks good, new paint, $5,800. (301) 739-2627 Chevy 1986 Blazer S10: White with Tan interior. Rebuilt transmission, new starter. Excellent condition/ runs great, $3,000/ or best offer. (540) 3498230. Dodge 1990 Dakota Club Car Pickup, V-6, Auto, All power, amflm cassette, 93k. Very dean. Excellent condh Won. $6,400 or best Oder. 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Employment 90 Employment Services N—dxl Ufe-Hoelth Insurance Agents. Sellng with leads. Selling Cancer/Intensive Caw Coronary. Fortune 500 Company. Free prescription Discount Card with each Presentation. 804-2391367 or 1-600-540-2254. . V/M 561 CH Help WI Wanted A54 RATING WORK FOR ONE OF THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY Interior Plant Service Tech & Sales Experienced FT/PT serv techs and sales people needed. Competitive salary & benefits 540-439-1306 Halsey’s Plantscaping ft Nursery, Inc. BOOKKEEPER Part time work in AmlssVille area. Must know Quicken or Quickbooks. Open & post invoices, work on budgets and general office work. Please call 540-937-3758 JNT ilSTRATOR individual will use previous brokerage experience to support top producing financial consultants, interact with clients on a daily basis and prcnride administrative support in our Warrenton office. Ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of administrative support erqierience; extensive PC experience including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel for Windows; demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple projects; and the interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with clients as well as members of the organization. Series 7 registration or the wMngneas to become -' --■ be ICglUCTN Rl o o months we offer compmaoon and benefits consistent with our reputation for leadership. To express interest, send your resume and salary requirement taWFBS, Employment, 20 Mein Street, rranrmon, VA 20188; FAX (540) 347-0/341 Wfe promote a dntffiee workforce through drug testing. EOEMIFIDIV. Wheat First WtaFntBuOwSravsi MmiltoMMiMtrW Start**, Inc, Unit* NYSESPC 101 Legal Notices intent to destroy closed clinical RECORDS ATTENTION FORMER CLIENTS OF RAPPAHANNOCK-RAPIDAN CSB (RRCSB) INCLUOINQ THE FAMILY GUIDANCE SERVICES OF CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON, ORANGE, AND RAPPAHANNOCK. RRCSB INTENDS TO DESTROY CUMCAL RECORDS OF FORMER CLIENTS WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED SERVICES FROM RRCSB M THE PAST TEN (10) YEARS <»NCEDECEMBER ISM). IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS. PLEASE CONTACT US BY APRIL 8,19S7. f'Ai t jin BERNAT AT OUR CLINICAL SERV ICES OFFICE: (540) S29-2406 EXTENSION 18 OR BY FAX (540) 829-4039. IF YOU LEAVE A MESSAGE, please leave a daytime phone NUMBER WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHED. 9-19,4-2-97 •32297 COOK #7105-01 Part time (25 hrs/wk) position available tor meals preparation in agency kitchen in Warrenton. Exp. in commercial cooking. Hiring range: $6.20 - $6.97/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 4/11/97 to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-825-3100. EEO/AA. DRIVERS needed tor Tri-axle dump trucks. Midland Trucking. 540-788-4141 & - 540-788-9479 Drivers experienced/inexperienced. TRL is moving straight forward! Pay 24-35«/mile. All conventional. 4 fleets to choose, top miles & more. Plus: Top O/O program. Call 1-800876-8754, ext. VA-10. Drivers tultlon-Free training. North American Van Lines has owner operator openings in their relocation and blanket wrap fleets for experienced and inexperienced tractor trailer drivers. Excellent compensation, tractor purchase and bonus programs. 1-800348-2147 dept. A-38. ELECTRICIAN/ HELPERS Sterling co. has opening for commercial electricians & helpers. Must have own tools & transportation. Interviews by appointment only. Call: (703) 404-8100 Electricians, Mechanics & Helpers Commercial & Residential. VA work only. Good pay, paid vaca- • tions& holidays. 401K retirement plan. Health insurance & transportation available. VA apprenticeship sponsor. |£OE. By appointrrfentronly. KC Electrical Contractors, Inc. P.O. Box 128 Warrenton, VA 20188 540-439-8500 ESTIMATOR Structural & misc. steel. Must have 10 yrs exp & be able to do drawings. Good pay & benefits. Call: 410-522-2900 EXCAVATION General Excavation, Inc. an E.O.E. is now hiring positions for Excavation Crews: Dozer Operators, Pan Operators, Loader Operators, Dump Truck Drivers and Laborers. We are also hiring for Utility Crew-Sewer & Water: Hoe Operators, Loader Operators, Pipe Layers, and Laborers. Please call (540) 439-2202 or apply at 9745 James Madison Hwy., Warrenton, VA 20187 Girls Wanted From Virginia, between 6-19 to compete in this year's 1997 Baltimore pageants over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships, including trip to nationals in Las Vegas. Call today 1800-367-2125 EXT 330. Help Need to Fill two full time positions. No experience necessary, will train. Discount Lube 540-349-3227. Help Wanted Must be experienced working cattle on horseback. Along with a knowledge of other farming details. Salary and housing provided. Call James at 540635-9286, after 5:30 pm. Medical Assistant Medical office needs a permanent PT employee. Must know typing/word processing. Pleasant personality, will be wrkg with patients. Call 540-347-9393 MH-PSYCHOSOCIAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST *7106-01 Full lime position to work with adults who have mental illness. Coordinate job-readiness unit, develop service plans, teach skills, & document progress; help plan social, recreational & educational programs. Experience in pre-vocational training preferred. Experience working wAnental health consumers helpful. DMV record check Is required. Position subject to drug & alcohol testing. Program is presently located in Orange with a possibility of being relocated to Culpeper. Hiring Range: $8.22 - $9.24/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 4/11/97, to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 South Main SL, Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-825-3100. EEO/AA. EDUCATION WRITER Talented, aggressive reporter wanted to cover schools beat and other projects. Send resume to: Robin Earl Managing Editor Fauquier Times-Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 or fax to (540) 349-8676 PAGINATOR Award-winning group of community newspapers seeks entry-level paginator to be part of a team. Knowledge of QuarkXpress essential. Some newspaper and copyediting experience preferred. Will train. Send resume to: Janet Rems Times Community Newspapers 1760 Reston Parkway Reston, VA 20190 Fax: 703-437*6019 E-mail: nvtimesOaoLcom Wmw RMMEBBSESMl Nokiiiikn Virginia MH/CLINICIANII ’ #7100-01/7101-01 Full-time position in Fauquier. Provide mental health assessment and short term treatment in outpatient and/or emergency settings. Master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, guidance and counseling or related mental health field and experience in community health setting. Hiring range: $25,584.00 $28,743.00. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 04/11/97 to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, 401 S. Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. 540-8253100. EEO/AA. Minorities encouraged to apply. MR/CASE MANAGER II *7103-01 Full-time position to management services i for MR consumers. I Good communication skills with consumers, families and service providers. Bachelor’s in human services & 2 yrs relevant experience required. DMV record check required. Hiring range: $21,196.50 $23,848.50. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 4/11/97, to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapid an CSB, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-825-3100. EEO/AA. Minorities are encouraged to appty. NURSE Lead nurse/RN needed for busy primary care medical office. Qualifications must include a minimum of 3 yrs management experience, strong organizational skills and excellent written and communication skills. Please send resume with salary requirements to: Front Royal Family Practice P.O.Box 347 Front Royal, VA 22630 Attn: Office Manager SECRETARY I #7104-01 Part-time position (22.5 hrs/wk) to support Human Resources office in Culpeper. Skilled secretary proficient in WP 6.0. Strong organization, typing, and filing skills. Experience working with confidential records. High volumn, high visibility position requiring excellent communication/customer service skills. Hiring range: $6.81$7.66/hr. Apply with RRCS application by 12:00 Noon, 4/11/97, to Human Resources, Rappahannock-RapE dan CSB, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA; 22701. 540-825-3100. EEO/AA>x, perform case Piedmont Press & Graphics, the area's leader in commercial printing, graphics and web design, has several new positions available to skilled and experienced individuals. All positions are full-time and day shifts unless noted. * Macintosh Technician/Web Designer - Join our premier Internet design division as an HTML programmer. Qualified candidate will have three or more years Macintosh experience and one year HTML experience. Knowledge of Photoshop & Illustrator. CGI. TCP/IP, JAVA. FTP extremely recommended. * Bindery Operator - Minimum three years bindery equipment experience with the ability to fold signatures, cut 25* x 38* paper, and perform variety of other operations. Knowledge of Rosback or other collator/stitcher/trimmers encouraged to apply. * Copy/DocuCenter Operator - Minimum two years experience operating document center and/or equipment Macintosh or PC experience helpfuL * General Laborer - Person to work in all departments of our plant performing dean up and maintenance duties. This position has great upward potential for the right candidate to learn printing presses, bindery equipment and pre-press operations. Must have a valid Virginia driver's license. Please apply one of four ways: In person at Piedmont Press & Graphics. 30 South Second Street Warrenton. VA; by mail to PO Box 631, Warrenton. 20188; by lax (540) 347-9335: by email ppgOpiedmontpresa.com. No phone calls, please. PP&G is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _ SALES FT. Fast growing No. VA co. »30-70K/yr. Full benefits. Exc. communication skills, outgoing personality. Must be able to sell yourself. Call 301682-8504 Sheet Metal Mechanic Exp.'d light commercial and residential mechanics for No. VA. Top pay & ben. for jality people. 540n btwn 9 & 3. •STARTING PAY (525 TO (800/WK.Sales career opportunity available lor nighty motivated and dependable individual. Unlimited earnings potential, tree ill benefits 540/785-3702. LHe of Georgia An Equal Opportunity Employer QO Jobs 90 Wanted Adminlstrative/Art Consultant Available immediately for work, FT: Museum, book or art store, data processing/analysis, administration, translation (French-Enalishl. and/or work with computer in my home. Innovative, reliable, team player. Moved here for family and county, after 18 years in Paris, France as international economist/teacher. Excellent references. Please call 540-987-8004 or write P.O.Box 330, Washington, VA 22747 Too Late to Classify 1981 280 ZX for sale. Runs great, automatic, power windows, white with T-tops. $1,500 or best offer. Ask for Chris. 540-349-3381. Antiques and Stuff: Saturday, 9:30. Route 626, Washington VA. Old School, Mount Salem Avenue. For Sale: Lincoln 1990 Continental: Dual air bags, ABS, loaded, garage kept, minor scratches. High miles, $4,950. (540)364-2900. Free To good home: 9 week old Puppies. Black Lab and Chow Mix. Call after 5pm (540)687-5205. Too Late Employment DOMESTIC HELP Wanted Person to do light housekeeping, fix dinner for 2 people. Short hours, good pay. Must have good references. Please call before 8pm. (703) 777-7726 .SPSS t: ® 5g-3O g &Sa S3 5 © £ tNis kJ 3 H s» S * ©* **§ £ s ^ Sb B< is 50 William Woodroof William Edwin Woodroof, 79, of Madison Heights, died Thursday, March 27, in Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mildred Burford Woodroof. Bom in Pleasant View, May 9,1917, he was the son of the late Ambrose Pleasants Woodroof and Emily Bright BrockenB rough Woodroof. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Corrections and was a ' member of Henry Lodge #57 A.F.&A.M. in Fairfax, the Democratic Committee and Elon Presbyterian Church. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Woodroof was preceded in death by two brothers, Alfred Woodroof and John Woodroof and five sisters, Mary Woodroof Bailey, Darthula “Dolly” Woodroof Burford, Margaret Woodroof Davis, Eloise Woodroof Burford, and Emily Jean Woodroof. He is survived by one daughter, Patricia Anne Salmon and her husband, Christopher, of Flint Hill, one son, William Edwin “Buddy” Woodroof, Jr. and his wife, Christine, of Chester, one brother, Ambrose Rucker Woodroof of Manikan-Sabot, seven grandchildren, Stuart Salmon, Timothy Salmon, Deidra Hayes, Dawn Tillett, Wendy Hall, Spens Woodroof and Madison Woodroof and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 29 at Elon Presbyterian Church by the Rev. D. Barrett Tucker and the Rev. Eugene Campbell.' Burial followed in the church cemetery. C. Woodard Catherine Woodard, 73, of Culpeper died on Thursday, March 27. Bom on Sept. 12, 1923, in Culpeper, she was the daughter of the late Silas Henry and Josie Woodard Hitt. Her husband was the late Harry C. Woodard. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Culpeper County. She is survived by four children, Harry C. Woodard Jr., Charles R. Woodard, Mary E. Gough and Margaret A. Brown, all of Culpeper, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Also surviving are five sisters, Vergie Clatterbuck of Manassas, Isa Scott and Florence Fincham, both of Culpeper, Lorena Settle of Castleton and Louise Smith of Amissville and a brother, Charles Hitt of Castleton. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 1 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Pastor Charted Shifflett and Tim Atkins officiating:- * % Interment was in Fairview J Cemetery in Culpeper. J Pallbearers were Roger GougK Jr., | Raymond Brown Jr., Charles Woodard * Jr., Jeff Wise, Jack Bright and Mark.! Johnson. ! Honorary pallbearers were Joyce! Woodard, Paige Wise, Sandy Bright,) Melissa Gough, Wendy Woodard and J Angie Brown. > ; Clore-Geest Funeral Home w^s in • charge of the arrangements. ! I Columbus Arthur * Greenlee Columbus Arthur Greenlee,' sui j Amissville resident for over 40 years, • died March 29 at Fauquier Hospital! just four days after celebrating his! 80th birthday at his home. v ! Mr. Greenlee’s work as a construe-) tion and farm laborer spanned anera J beginning in the late 1930s as a mem-) ber of President Roosevelt’s Civilian j Conservation Corps in Bolton, N.C. - > Later he was employed by Canton ! Construction Company and the lataJ Melville Spellman of Amissville. fK** worked on major Fairfax residential developments and other construction, and fanning 'jobs throughout; Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties. In 1980, Mr. Greenlee joined late Ranee L. Spellman, farm managiK of Points of View Fan$*!! Rappahannock County, where -Mi) worked until his retirement. - - [ Bom in Marion, N.C., Mr. i Greenlee was the oldest of seven ; six brothers and a sister. His marriage. > to Geneva Butler ended in divorce.. ) • He is survived by one of his three! children, John Edward Greenlee, tff! Brooklyn, N.Y. His daughter, Shiriej£ ! and son, Arthur, predeceased tunj! | Survivors also include his broflk*, \ Thurman L. Greenlee of Old Fort; | N.C.; five grandchildren and nine; great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends:! Thursday, April 3,7 to 9 p.m. at Clpngr ! Geest Funeral Home, Culpeper. ; ^ [ Funeral services will be held at H j a.m. Friday, April 4 at Bethel Baptj^t | Church, Amissville, with burial. -a| j Points of View Farm, Flint Hill. The j Rev. Forest Freeman will officiate. Mr!. > Greenlee’s long-time friend, RaCh£t ! Aylor, will sing. ' J .. -1 t -• Dial Classifieds Direct: 1 (800) 852-4797 CLOEEGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-8254)395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant Sunday May 11,1997 8:00 a.m. Rain or Shine Lowes Island Community Center j Sterling, VA : USAT&F Certified • Course through . the Cascades : Community [ And 2 Wife Fun Run Entries: $15.00 - Packet Pick-Up/Late Registration: Lowes island Community Center on Friday. May 9.1997Jtom 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Saturday. May 10.1997 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on race day, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Corporate Teams ol 5 - $150. Preregistration only by April 30. Two Mile Fun Run: Free. All finishers will receive a ribbon. Refreshments will be available for a small donation (Fun Run participants only). Event t-shirts will be on sale for $6 for those participating in the Fun Run. 10K Awards and Prizes: Top male/female finishers In all age categories. Refreshments: There will be a large assortment of refreshments following the race. Proceeds benefit Youth Works, Inc. Developing Middle and high School Programs ; Call (703) 406-0820 or (540) 338-2033 or send SASE to: Cascades 10K Run for Youth 47620 Saulty Dr.. Sterling. VA 20165

rowns Enjoy Cruise 1^,-Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Brown of (Route 707 accompanied by Mr. and (Mrs. Ray Menefee of Culpeper have •Returned from a seven day Carribean -Cruise where they visited the Virgin '.Islands, St. Thomas and St. Martin (Islands and San Juan. In their absence, (Mrs. Mary Hash was with Mrs. Brown’s (mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins. | ( Belated birthday wishes go out to ■Miss Shelley Timbers, who celebrated her J7th on Monday. • *.. Congratulations to Mrs. Donna (Foster down Reva Way who now is (town clerk and was recently honored 'for her 23 years of professional Services to the town of Culpeper. ; ( Joseph Peregory, Kevin and Jason Grigsby spent last weekend on a ■camping trip to Highland. !r Kelly R. Atkins of Sperry ville was (an overnight guest last Friday of Ashleigh Corbin and her family on Route 707. '+Tt Easter Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory on Castleton Ford Road were Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperry ville, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Crissy, Kevin and Jason, Mr. and Mrs. lake Robinson and Timmy and Ray \y hart on. Mrs. Atkins remained overnight with the Peregorys. Family and friends visited Mrs. Funjce Corbin Meier at Culpeper Health Care Center during the Easter Weekend. Birthday wishes go out to Ronnie Ctibbage who will celebrate his day Monday. Chrissy Grigsby and Jennifer Peregory were last weekend guests of Mr. hnd Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family. >( Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and SOO Tim who have made their home in Florida for some time, have moved baek to Virginia living on Route 729. k, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and family were Easter Sunday guests of Mr. and- Mrs. Bill Peregory and Mrs. Lbcille Peregory in Front Royal. -■* For a wonderful “All-u-can-eat” breakfast keep in mind that a menu of £ggs, toast, hash browns, grits, sausage, bacon, gravy and biscuits, as well as coffee, tea, milk and orange juice will be served at Culpeper - Rescue Squad Sunday morning, April 113 7 a.m. until noon. You Won’t want to miss this meal. ! Z Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Homer of Umonville were Easter Sunday guests of Misses Mary Tharp and Margie Williams. ■„* The Castleton Community .Volunteer Fire Company will have 'their shooting match, this Saturday, ("Xpiril 5 at 3 p.m. Please call 937-4110 • fo£ further information. ' I *’•. ~ Flint Hill highlights !;• -Joan Spence of Richmond and !$arah Spence of Mary Baldwin ! College, Dennis and Betty Groves, ! Eric and Jennifer of Front Royal spent 1 Easter with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. ; William Lee. '; • Dinner guests on Easter of Mr. and ’.Mrs. Aubrey Lillard were Mr. and ;Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of ; ^federicksburg, Glen and Vickie Gera, ; Stephanie and Lindsey of Springfield, ;Leon Lillard and Allison Lillard, ; Wilson and Lois Duncan, all of Broad ;Run, Wayne Graves of Remington, ■and Thomas Williams of Front Royal. ; * Ken and Cathy Cieslak and chil;dren of Ruther Glen were Sunday guests of the latter’s parents, Mr. and ■Mrs. Eric Crane. j Mike Crane of Greenbelt, Md. was ■a Saturday visitor of his parents. • Rodney Vest of Woodville was a •Saturday visitor of his mother, Mrs. ■Christine Vest. Sunday visitors were •Allen and Kim Vest and Kirkland, •Renee Calisto, Josh Werner and ■ i Victoria Hudson. L; Ray Hickerson of Front Royal was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Mary Hickerson. «. Russell and Shelia Nicholson of 3Pront Royal visited Ethel Nicholson and Mr. and Mrs. Grady Vest on Easter Sunday. ' Mrs. Alice Pullen, Mary Frances ' ByWaters, Dougie and Athenia Bywaters and children, Angie, Matthew and Josh, Cindy Sanders and JWathan, David and Terry Bywaters and Jennifer were dinner guests on Easter of Charlie and Alice Virginia Eutier and boys, Todd and Daniel at ; tyoot Royal. it . lim Curtis of Linden was a Sunday visitor of his parents, Jack and Jtfiry Curtis. *>■ • Danny Lillard and son, Dexter of Selma, N.C. spent the holiday weekend with his mother, Mrs. Mabel *7* Barry Hudson and Roxanne of Brpwntown and Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Jojlard of Springfield were Sunday guests of the Bunny Hudson family. Belated birthday wishes to Mrs. Betty Klise, who celebrated her speeialday on April 2. Three churches in our area, namely Mt. Lebanon Baptist, Slate Mills Baptist and Hope Hill Baptists all held their Easter Sunrise Services and New Salem Baptist held their Cantata “He’s Still the Lamb” at their 11 a.m. services and I’m sure all these services were greatly enjoyed to all in attendance. Miss Samantha Brown is to be congratulated upon being named a United States National Award winner in journalism. She is the daughter of Oliver Brown of Reva Way and Mrs, Martha Alderson of Charlottesville and is a senior at Albemarle High School. Our deep sympathy goes out to Mr.- Charles R. Woodard and family upon thd loss of his mother, Mrs. Catherine Woodard, who passed away on Thursday. She was the widow of Harry Cumberland Woodard, Jr. Salem way residents Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson and Marc were in Luray on Easter Sunday as luncheon guests of Elder and Mrs. C.W. Richards. “Because now His tomb is empty, Christ can fill our hearts." Real Estate Directory Real Estate Transaction The following real estate transaction was recently recorded. David B. Means to David B. Means and Marie Skillman, 30.0002 acres, Jackson District. Deed of Gift. 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 145 Sullivan Street Ms Warrenton Sperryville Realty SPERRYV1LLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/offke NEAR OLD RAG MTN. - 4 rooms, bath and 12x20 screened porch, furnished mountain retreat on 4.5 wooded acres. $67,000 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-ofway. $22,000 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. RT. 211 - west of Sperryville, small gift shop - fruit stand complex. 1.5 acres. Ji40£CXr Now $30,000 LISTINGS NEEDED - Homes, Farms, Acreage. Call Today! James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder -John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 ■ECVGLE usiness & S i Director Next Deadline April 23 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0937 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET INC. Tho Ono-Stop Shop (or complete Horn* Docoroting SmvIoi Floor Covorlngt' Wndow TimIiiioi ilr •Mpopor • sip Com t UphoMory Rnuimtui & Commercial Rt 211 ArnlMvIllo, VA 937-5500 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT , MacRae Associates, p.c. Vi Virginia (540)675-2043 CHIR0PR4CT/C Worrmton Office. ($40) 149-mi D.C. Wajlungton Offii ($40)675-2491, TuH.-Sat. By Atfrointmcnt, ice CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 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 £|maHzirg in rocfirg, OHTOdeling & acttitia-B 1 Robert W. Jenkins, Jr. 540-987-9526 FENCING FENCING Installer of Equlgard John Lyons Signature Product Electric Livestock Fence High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Cham Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 GRAPHIC DESIGN Roy Thomas, Jr. Graphics Desijjner Stationery Business Cards Sketches Flint Hill • (540) 67S3293 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL mixiivs Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL A PLUMBING Class A Certified Sew & Old Work Free Esiimatn on Vfir Work 540-075-3249 PAINTING FAUX FINISHES .Miimti & DECORATIVE PAINTINC! hx UnM fli'ijnstr.i 540-987- 5 349 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 SERVICES BCTUIE'S SECRETARIAL Qxae^mfarg, database, naxBcripts, resures, Wills, etc. IjfiBT pprtET. ft ee local pickup & cMixery. (£11 Borne gt First FnlFr form. 540-675-3460 SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY SMALL ENGINE REPAIR ' FUDD ' Ssw STarpaoing & Stall EhgirE Sarviae Avoid Spring Rujh Coll Today! 540-364-2427 L Pickup B DtUvwy STABLES Second Chance Stables Trail Rides & Pony Rides. Hourly Rates 540-635-RIDE HUNTIY, VIRGINIA STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPERRYVILLE, VA 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 & APPUANCE Sale* & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas A Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool A Roper Appliances 312 North Main St, Madison 540-948-2200 TV SALES & REPAIR TIRED OF POOR TV RECEPTION? Tired of cable; poor entenna reception; renting a dish? SWITCH • 40 Channels $19.99/mo 76 Channels $29.99/mo 100% CREDIT APPROVAL Sales people needed in all areas. For more Info, call 1-SOO-641-9999 W00DST0VES WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA. Sierra. Jotul, Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE 804/971-6777 South Wale Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229. All sizes available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & frailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. 540-341-7000 Spring Here! Plant Your Hooves In Virginia Horse Country BUYING? SELLING? — Call— SUSIE ASHCOM 1-800-311-FARM "SHt HAS MOVED" 450 horsemen & their families during life long career. 2f RE/MAX Regency Q 221 Broadview Ave. • Warren ton, VA 100 acres of pasture, crop land and woods. 3/4 mile frontage on the river. Old mill race and mountain views. State road frontage. $3,400 per acre. 64 acres of rolling woodland with mature hardwoods, miles of old stone walk, stream, and river frontage. Convenient location just 3 miles from Washington. Division possible. $225,000. The views are unsurpassed on this 65 acres near Scrabble. Sunrise and sunset. $2,200 per acre. These properties feature road frontage, streams and have convenient access to Warrenton and Marshall. Priced at $87,500 and $105,000. Call today for an appointment to see these picturesque properties! The Buyer's Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker B (540)675-1190 ft ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY FLINT HILL - Just Reduced!! Wonderful country estate and great location for the fox hunter enthusiasts! Beautiful setting for this 3 BR cedar home on 50 acres w/20 acres of board fenced paddocks, 8-stall bam w/lge. apt., guest qtrs., tennis ct. & swimming pool. Only $565,000 CASTLETON - Explore the possibilities in this 11-room, 4 FP house w/its decks & screen porch for relaxation, hike the trails on the 125 wooded acres, enjoy the wildlife, hunt the wild game & fish/canoe in the Thornton River!! A bargain at $459,000 BEN VENUE ROAD - Just Listed - Great setting & convenient location for this 3 BR/2 BA Rambler on 5 open acres. Features include Florida rm., finished basement w/2nd kitchen, 2-car garage, CAC & a good price. $139,500 ACREAGE - 25.5 wooded acres w/exceptional views, pond access, biking distance to Washington & poss. owner financing. $73,000.25.6 acres located south of Sperryville offers pasture & hardwoods, stream & private bldg. site. $86,000. Viewtown - 12.6 acres w/mixture of open/Woods, stream, & poss. family subdivision. $69,000 Rint Hill Office 540-675-7171 m “ Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 IS O^OUTUtllTT THREE WATERS: Hearthstone home of unique dimensions situated on 25 private acres includes mtn. views, bordering streams, meadows, woods and enchanted paths. Dual dens, large library, first floor master suite, fireplaces (3), closet room galore, rocking chairs await on 36' porch. Guesthouse ready for interior completion. $399,900. ALSO IN THAT NEIGHBORHOOD: Unusually interesting home on 5 meticulous acres, views galore. $265,000. For large family, or multi-families, home of rare design and great versatility includes indoor lap pool on 50 wonderful acres. $499,500. AND AT THE £>THER SIDE OF THE COUNTY, in Huntly, 2 homes on 10 private acres, may be divided or provide income producer for investor. $150,000. fit Mltzt* Young 075-3556 Real Estate III 675-1373 QI Rick Kotilar 937-6146