Rappahannock News, April 9, 1997

49th Year, No. 15 16 PagesBur^rfCteriJtion_WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, _Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cent* Wedding Bells at The By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Newt Staff Writer ‘ It was like going to the Academy Awards and waiting for all the celebrities to show up, except these were members of the political and media elite instead of movie stars. . The occasion was the marriage of Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan and NBC news correspondent Andrea Mitchell, which took place at 2 p.m. Sunday at The Inn at Little Washington. • Photographers and reporters jockeyed for position on the front porch of The Inn while the bride and groom and then the guests began arriving just before 1 p.m. Familiar face after familiar face climbed out of luxury cars, and members of the media and other members of the crowd jwho had gathered to. see these famous people would whisper, “Oh, there’s Henry Kissinger,’’ or “Who’s that?” « Most arrived by car, but several showed up in one of iwo buses which came out from Washington, D.C. David Brinkley was one of them. When asked by one reporter when the last time was that he rode a bus, he answered that it was when he got married. That brought a laugh from the crowd. Some arrived by helicopter which landed by the ^Washington Fire Hall, and were then shuttled to town. ' Some of the other easily recognized guests were Barbara Walters and Sen. John Warner, Katharine Graham, Ben Bradlee and Sally Quinn, Colin Powell, Tim Russert, Bob Strauss, William Safire, Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Alice Rivlin, Lawrence Tisch, and Judge William Webster. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg officiated for the wedding ceremony, but she was able to get by photographers without them seeing her by entering through a side door to The Inn. ! It was rumored for a while that John F. Kennedy Jr. Jvould be coming, but he didn’t show. The photographer who did his wedding, however, was the same one for this wedding. Security was extremely tight, and there were 12 security men there for Mr. Greenspan, Henry Kissinger, and Judge Ginsburg. Chef Patrick O’Connell of The Inn said that Ms. Mitchell had been encouraged by several friends to have her wedding at The Inn, and shortly after she and Mr. Greenspan announced their intentions in December, they reserved the date. The couple had visited at least a couple of times prior to this weekend. The whole event was kept very hush-hush, said Mr. O’Connell, partly because it was a possibility that President Clinton might attend. 4-C The couple were married under dogwood branches and the bride, wearing a champagne color lace dress by Oscar de la Renta, was given away by her father. All of the guests’ chairs were decorated with a profusion of flowers, including delicate pastel tulips and roses, as was the whole garden. Following the ceremony came a champagne toast. Canapes were served, including little wild morel pizzas topped with tiny shavings of Virginia country ham. See Wedding, Page A-8 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Barbara Walters and Senator John Warner were just two of the many celebrities and dignitaries to arrive at The Inn at Little Washington -Sunday to attend the wedding of Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve, to Andrea Mitchell, of NBC television. \ . •<> Board Approves Newcamp Permit I By JAIN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer At its evening session, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors approved the request by Paul Newcamp for a special use permit to have a taxidermy operation in the basement of his home. The Planning Commission had approved and forwarded the request for approval to the Board at their last meeting. The Board had no additional questions above the information that had previously been presented and unanimously approved the application. Mr. Newcamp informed the Board that he is getting a local license, since he has been informed he needs one, of which he had been unaware. At its afternoon session the Board briefly discussed the draft for amendments to the Conservation Zoning District regulations made by the Planning Commission to the Board and approved a motion to consider amendments to the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Law. They directed County Administrator John McCarthy to continue and work with the Commission to draft a final proposal from the Commission to the Board. Mr. McCarthy said this simply puts their amendments into play and allows them to go back and work with the draft. He also said that in order to make sense out of the amendments they must pertain to the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, and this falls under the Board. The Board also approved the Monday, April 28 as the date for the School Budget Public Hearing. It will be held at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock High School auditorium. They also approved a work session with the School Board for the following evening April 29 at the courthouse. Dr. oangel, superintendent of * schools, reported to the Board 1 about an allocation of $60,000 in * the budget to make roof repairs. * There is an apparent problem with leaking from the roof of the old gymnasium at the high school. ' They have had a consultant to come and look at the roof and they have found there are actually three roofs, one overtop of the other. The consultant will present a plan with options on replacing or fixing the roof, he said. Piedmont District Supervisor Charles K. “Pete” Estes said the roof would probably need to be replaced, not repaired, and if repairing it would not permanently correct the problem he would not vote for it. The Board approved a bid of $21,012.80 by Cornier Textile Products for improvements in the rain shield at the county landfill. The board hhs estimated $30,000 to $35,000 and the highest bid received was $25,000. There was a bid for $18,357 but it was not accepted because it was not a qualifying bid due to the inclusion in the bid of inferior materials to be used. Mr. McCarthy updated the Board on the Kitchen Case which concerned illegal dumping by Alfred Kitchen on his property. The judge has ordered the debris be removed by April 15, which was an extension. It must be removed to the county’s satisfaction. Much of the debris has been removed, Mr. McCarthy said, but as of last Friday what remained had not been moved. Mr. McCarthy also said that on the issue of financial assurance for landfills by the EPA, Virginia had not gotten its extension filed in time and so a report must be documented and sent by April 9 just for the record, even though most of the See Board, Page A-8 >•? . . . . •_? , i ■ (f ' ; ^ \ vs,te'' ir m.y; ►V* ¥ £**•■•> v;’' *>*■? r* 5.' c* fc. Old Rag Bulletins I <f Karen Bowling Foster, from v Congressman Wolf’s office, will visit Rappahannock County from 1:30 to 2:30 r p.m. on April 16 at the Rappahannock Extension Office in Washington, Va. For more infomation call 667*0990 or (800) 945: 9653. Y »'*•> 2 \ At A Glance ; • “Hospice: The Art of Compassion,” a n free program, will be held April 11 at 8 p.m. ; ^at the Rappahannock Library sponsored by ' ‘Tiopsice ofThe Rapidan. J - The AAUW’s 30th Book and Author : .Fair and Luncheon will be held April 12 at j '11:30 am. at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Culpeper. Artist and illustrator of $ ^children’s books Ned Bittinger will be fea- ^ * tured. Call 825-1957 for tickets. • The Cminty Planning Commission will "meet April 16 at 7 p.m. at the courthouse. f * ♦ The First Thursday Education Group *%vill meet April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Extension ^.-Office in Washington, Va. Jack Raines, prin- n jf cipal of Rappahannock High School will be Ffhejmeat. m * RAAC will sponsor the Ketter Betts |xk T Jazz THo at Rappahannock High School on -.April 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 for students and elementary students may attend * free with a paying adult Call 675-3193 for ** reservations. .- r r : 4 ’• H ■ I. I 23050 raiotst Wufcm(wn, V,. 22747 (MO) 675-3331 (540) 07 J-J0W (fc») - ■ - *. - \ Fire Destroys Three Acres By CINDY MAHAN Rappahamock Nm Staff Writer A forest fire which burned about three acres in Amissville on April 1 began when a 19-yearold boy was burning brush along the edge of die forest, and the high winds spread it very quickly. Winds that day were gusting up to SO mph around the county. According to Forest Warden Herbert Reynolds, the 19-year-old has been charged with the cost of suppressing the fire, which totals $189. He also is being charged with burning before 4 p.m., which carries a maximum fine of $500. The burning law is in effect until May IS, and is stricdy enforced. It was made the law because of the high winds during certain months of the year. The $189 charge is for using a special bulldozer brought by Mr. Reynolds, which was used to build up a line of dirt around the periphery of the fire, to contain it. As the fire spread up the steep hill (it was on Battle Mountain Road near the intersection ,of Route 729 in Amissville), it was impossible for other fire equipment to climb. Firefighters from Amissville, Flint Hill, Castleton and Sperryville battled the fire along with three forest wardens. They got the fire under control quickly, and then worked to put out flames with portable water tanks, as the distance Avas too far for firehoses to reach. The quick responses from the volunteer firefighters and their dedication keeps our fires &nall, saicfMr. Reynolds. Without them, he said, we would have big fires around here. He couldn’t praise the volunteer firefighters enough. At this time of year, explained Mr. Reynolds, fires can bum longer in the “duff’ layer, which is the layer beneath the top layer of dry leaves and such. “The big problem with wild fire nowadays is woodland homes,” said Mr, Reynolds. He said that a house needs a lawn around it so that the See Fire, Page A-8 Local Calling Extended By LAURA RUBY / Rappahannock Newi Staff Writer Fauquier residents with ties to Washington, Va. will soon be able to strengthen those bonds a little more cheaply. Bell Atlantic announced last week plans to implement a Community Choice Plan that gives county residents three options for calling 671 and 675 numbers. Currently, calls to Washington are billed as long distance calls and must be dialed with 11 digits. Effective May 1, calls to Washington will be * made with seven digits. Bell Atlantic subscribers have the option of paying for each call to the extended local area at a rate of $0,079 for the first minute and $0,045 for each additional minute. Customers will automatically receive this option unless they specify option B or option C outlined in a recent Bell Atlantic mailing. This option is much like the current system, said Bell Atlantic spokesman Paul Miller. “The rate is lower,” he added. “It’s not like you’re calling long distance anymore. It’s not totally free calling, but you’re not paying what you would have been paying before.” With option B, calls made to the new area that last five minutes or less will be billed at $.20. Additional minutes will also cost $.20 under this plan. As an example, a four-minute call would cost $.20 and a six-minute call would cost $.40. Option C provides subscribers with unlimited calling to Washington. Calls are not billed separately, but customers will see a fee of $15 per residential line added to their bill. The service costs $26 per business line and $46 per PBX Trunk and Centrex SEATS. In selecting this option, customers should compare their current monthly long distance charges to Washington to the $15 fee, Miller recommended.Miller said Bell Atlantic is implementing similar plans across the state. According to Bell Atlantic, the company will waive the charge to change from one option to another for six months, starting May 1. After the six-month period, the charge will be $9 for residential customers and $17 for businesses. Also, listings for Washington will be added to the 1998 Bell Atlantic Loudoun-Fauquier telephone directory. $ Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan John Woodward Jr. of Castleton and RJ. Sosna of Amissville along with numerous firefighters fought the for-: est fire on Battle Mountain Road in Amissville on April 1. -; By JAN LAVALLEY Rsppokunuck News Staff Writer , Certain, and perhaps what jM have been tragic, disaster avoided this past week thanks . i several local heroes, Debbie Coombs of Cat Hollow to in Castkston had just arrived last Wednesday, parked her Wrangler about 20 feet from house, went inside and then ' went to let her dog out. She discovi'fcred her Jeep on fire. She also saw her neighbor . Billy Anderson running toward the Jeep. Mr. Anderson thought she trapped in the vehicle and was npting to open die doors even *; though it was engulfed in She yelled to him that she was get- _ ting a fire extinguisher from 5 house but he couldn’t immediately see or hear her over the ron flames and continued to try and j open the doors of the Jeep. Shelf then came into view with the < gUlster and they worked to try put out the fire but could notgetthe^ fire out. 0..... ;, The windows on that side her house burst from the heat of t flames ami the paint blistered, fire was also very close to propane tank, located in the yard, %K.i ■ ■ ■■■': v'. ?">■■. See Herns, Page i

; The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, April 1: William F. Bear, curse and abuse, continued to May 20. ; Lynn Sullivan, curse and abuse, continued to May 20. ! Raymond Bradley in, no child restraint, $50/25 suspended. John Wayne Cox, seat belt violation, $25. ; Ernest Wayne Finks, 54/35, $57/29. • Pamela Lynne Hathaway, 64/55, $57/29. ! Honey Shay Knave, no county sticker, $25/39. Jerry Wayne Lacks, 50/35, $45/29. Gerald Lee McKee, seat belt violation, $25. • Shirley Ann Ramirez, no county sticker, $25/29. ; Ben Curtis Smith Jr., 74/55, $57/29. Steven Bradley Taylor, 67/55, $36/29. ' Robert Weasley Weaver, seat belt violation, $25. Robert Marlin Winingham 3rd, seat belt violation, $25. • The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on liiesday, April 8 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock Nows: ! Paul Gress Adams 3rd, 72/55, $51/39, no seat belt, $25. ; Manuel A. Alvarenga-Flores, ! 67/55, $27/29, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to June 3, defective equipment, dismissed. Sarah Pritchard Armstrong, 71/55, $48/29, no registration in possession, complied with law, tro operator’s licenses in possession, complied with law. David Lee Bliss, 70/55, $45/29, no inspection, $25/2. Mark Edward Brady, defective equipment, $30/29. Darrell Lee Breeding, 74/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25 suspended, $29 cost. Gary Allen Bright, no registration $25/29, defective equipment, $30/2, no inspection, $25/2. Lucretia Ada Brosey, 70/55, $45/29. Robert Duane Brown Jr., no registration in possession, $25/29, seat belt violation, $25. Clinton Wade Carlston Sr., 70/55, $45/29. Wanda Kay Carper, 70/55, $45/29. Eliza January Coon, 71/55, $48/39. Deborah Jean Dressier, 74/55, $57/29. Eric Scott Dunlap, defective equipment, $30/39. Jeffrey Robert Geil, 70/55, $45/29. Michael Jerome Goss, 70/55, $45/39, no seat belt, $25. Rommain Ambroise Guyot, 78/55, $100/39. Angela Kay Hix, 70/55, $45/29. Franklin Wayne Houser, driving under influence/2nd in 5, continued to May 20. \ Gloria Jean Hunter, 73/55, $54/39. Richard Shea Hutto, defective equipment, $30/29. Suzanne Renee Jacoby, 72/55, $51/39, seat belt violation, $25. Nelson F. Jenkins 3rd, defective speedometer, $30/29. Elizabeth Matthew Johns, no valid state inspection, $25/29. Thomas Joseph Kenny, 76/55, $63/39. Dwight D. Kesslell, defective equipment, $30/29, no seat belt, $25. Vladimar Krasnopolsky, 74/55, $57/29. Keon Jae Lee, 70/55, $45/39, seat belt violation, $25. Terry Theodore Lucie, defective equipment, dismissed, $29 cost, no valid inspection, dismissed, $2, no registration in possession, complied with law, no operator’s licenses in possession, complied with law. Christopher Warren Mayhugh, defective equipment/exhaust, no registration in possession, no operator’s licenses in possession, no seat belt, continued to May 20. Kenneth David McCartney, defective equipment, $30/29. Martel Mingo, defective exhaust, $30/39. Kevin Jeffrey Mock, 70/55, $45/29. Gale Hiram Myers, 70/55, $45/29. Kim L. Newcamp, defective speedometer, $30/29. Adam T. Noll, defective lights, $30/39. David Walden Nuckles, 70/55, $45/39, no seat belt, $25. Patrick Joseph Ohleger, 66/45, $63/29. Joyce Ellen Oliver, 74/55, $57/39. Brooks B. Preston, 70/55, $45/39. Vasil Prifti, 73/55, $54/29. Charline J. Puffenberger, 69/55, $42/29. Bryan Lee Raub, 73/55, $54/39, seat belt violation, $25. Thomas Glenn Richards, 77/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to June 3, $29 cost. Robert Page Sargeant, 70/55, continued to June 3. Kelly J. Scott-Samson, 70/55, continued to May 20. Debra Lynne Sloat, 72/55, $51/39, no seat belt, $25. John Edward Smail, defective windshield, $30/39. David Lee Smoot, no registration in possession, complied with law. Mark Andrew Strader, defective equipment, $30/29. Paul Albert Torelli, 72/55, $51/29, no operator’s licenses in possession, complied with law. Anthony P. Urso, 74/55, $57/39. Linden Joy Von Eichel, 70/55, $45/29. Christopher Morgan Wells, 70/55, $45/29. Gregory Thomas Williams, 78/55, reduced to 74/55, $57/29. Lattie Yen, 70/55, $45/39, seat belt violation, $25. Monte Ray Zaben, 70/55, $45/29. Grant Robert Zauner, 70/55, $45/29. Melvin Ray Atkins, reckless driving, reduced to improper driving, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to Oct. 7, $29 cost. Probation Revocation Sends Woman to Jail By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Following a probation revocation hearing in Circuit Court last Thursday, Wendie Dee Morrison, 25, of Winchester, was sent to jail to serve time for sentences that had been suspended when she was put on probation. Ms. Morrison was originally sentenced in 1992 on two charges of forgery and two charges of false application. The forged checks were written on the account of Charles E. Johnson and Wendie L. Johnson, and the false application was for food stamps. Since Ms. Morrison was placed on probation, said Senior Probation and Parole Officer Diane D. Moore, she had convictions of petit larceny, shoplifting, uttering a check, failing to appear for a court date, and has a pending grand larceny charge in another jurisdiction. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke pointed out that Ms. Morrison had been found in violation of probation in 1993. “It appears there are ten years hanging over her head,” he said. Douglas McArthur Armel, 32, of Winchester, was found guilty of a felony bad check charge and for possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a felony. According to testimony by Bill Tapp, Mr. Armel called him in response to an ad he had put in the Valley Trader to sell a Remington 2barrel shotgun. Mr. Armel went to Mr. Tapp’s house in Amissville and gave him a check for $260 for the gun. When the check was returned ’ from the bank marked “insufficient funds,” said Mr. Tapp, he went to the _ bank in Berry ville and asked if the check could be resubmitted, but appar- > ently there were not funds to cover it. .. Mr. Tapp sent letters to Mr. Armel, at . two different addresses he had for - him, but they were returned by the post office. He also was unable to con- .. tact him by telephone. Judge W. Shore Robertson said that the defendant had uttered and delivered the check with the intent to , defraud. Mr. Luke presented evidence of Mr. Armel’s prior felony convictions to prove the firearm possession charge against him. His prior record is very extensive, and includes convictions for . statutory burglary, grand larceny, conspiring to distribute cocaine, distributing methamphetamine, forgery, uttering of forged checks, and possession , of a firearm after having been convicted of a felony. Mr. Armel will be sentenced in , circuit court on June 20. In General District Court on , Tuesday, Jacob Rawlings Butler, 19, of Brandy Station, was sent to jail to serve a sentence when he was found to be in contempt of his CDI probation. He had received a six-month suspended sentence in May 1996. Mr. Luke pointed out that Mr. Butler had an extensive juvenile record. He said that when juveniles . See Court, Page A-8 . mergenc The following fire and rescue calls were routed through out the dispatch center during this past week: April 1: fire alarm, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; possible stroke, Route 604, Boston, Castleton VFD, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; brush fire, Route 640, Amissvilie, Sperryville VFD, Amissville VFD, Castleton VFD, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; field fire. Route 630, Huntly, Washington, VFD, Sperryville VFD, Amissville, VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD; vehicle fire, Route 649, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD; field fire, Route 630, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD. April 2: unconscious person, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD; unknown type call, Route 707, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. April 3: sick call, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; injury from a fall, Route 659, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; chest pains, Route 729, Amissville, Amissville VFD. April 4: brush fire. Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFp. April 5: motorcycle accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD and Sperryville VRS; stand by for races. Route 729, Amissville, Amissville VFD; chest pains, Route 729, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; injury, Route 729, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; brush fire, Route • 639, Amissville, Amissville VFD; difficult breathing, Route 612, Sperryville, Sperry ville VRS and Washington VFD; April 6: injury from a fall, U.S. 211, Washington, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; injury from a fall, Route 729, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office during this past week: March 31: conservation/animals. Route 707, Sperryville; citizen request assist. Route 677, Flint Hill; conservation/animals, U.S. 211, Washington; stray dog, U.S. 522, Woodville; info. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WITHDRAWAL FROM EAST WAKEFIELD AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT In accordance with Section 15.1-1511 (f), Code of Virginia (1950), ds amended, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County hereby ?ives notice of its intention to hold a public hearing on Monday, May 5, 997, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA to consider the tequest for withdrawal of 25 acres by Admiral Josef M. Gardiner from the East 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 f>.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. All persons interested in these matters are invited to attend and (nake comment f I Please enter my new subscription to 3Rappaf)annocfejfcBj|r Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock... $l9.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S. .$24.00/yr. >IAMEI :address 5 ]CITY. -STATE_ZIP. I m-— -<31 /\ i c— /.ir_ ■ ]Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to-! " -RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA, 22747 " • This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS <Xd Address: New Address: The Rappahannock Newt (ISSN #*s 1050-7665 A 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 21086 by Rappahannock Newt, a division of Arundel Communication, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere inUA _ POSTMASTER: Sand address changes to Rappahannock Newt, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. a AUCTION Saturday, April 26th at 1:30 p.m. Sale On The Premises 5860 University Court, Warrenton, VA 20187 All-brick Colonial features approx. 4,900 square feet of living area. Oak hardwood flooring thru main level and formal living room features a marble surround fireplace. Family room has stone fireplace, wet bar, custom bookshelves. Gourmet kitchen with Jenn-Air stove. Breakfast room has skylights. Lower level also offers rec room, bedroom, full bath and utility/workshop room. Upper level features master suite with garden bath, Jacuzzi, walk-in shower and sunroom extension with fireplace and skylights. Custom deck on private, wooded lot. In-ground sprinkler system. Shown By Appointment Call 800-886-4333 Terms: Deposit $15,000. For Full Terms Call Auctioneer Larry Makowski, auctioneer VAAF#285 gen., unknown; citizen request assist, Route 729, Castleton; citizen request assist, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; reckless driving, Route 622, Washington; reckless driving, Route 622, Washington; cruelty toward child, Route 642, Viewtown; cruelty toward child, Route 611, Amissville; info, gen., Route 626, Scrabble; citizen request assist, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. April 1: info, gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 620, Sperryville; Corrections Last week’s article about the rabid skunk contained an error. A phone call from an animal expert said that opossums rarely have rabies, and that when they are young they do walk around like they are confused. Other animals to add to the list of possibly rabid animals are bats and occasionally ground hogs (woodchucks). The prior week’s article on the Lions’ vision and hearing van contained an error. Their scholarship money of $1150 was donated to the Paul Nichols Scholarship which is being administered by the Episcopal Church. The Boy Scouts contributions for the plaque at the County Park was in memory of Kirk Davis who lost his life in the Flood of ‘95. Please Join Us... Come celebrate the opening of the newest addition to Warren Memorial Hospital T^e Birtf>p(ace Women's Care Center & Hospital Gift s(;op Sunbay, April 13,1997 2:00 - 4:00 pm. 1000 N. Shenandoah Ave. (New South Entrance), Front Royal public service, Route 635, Huntly; info, gen., Route 600, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 647, Flint Hill; traffic accident, Route 647, Flint Hill; “ info, gen., U.S. 211, Sperry ville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info, gen., unknown; public service, " Route 622, Washington; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; citizen request assist, Route 729, Flint Hill; lost/missing dog, U.S. 211, Amissville; citizen request assist. Town of Washington; info, gen.. Town of Front Royal; driving under influ- ' ence, U.S. 522, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Amissville. April 2: info, gen.. Route 642, ", Amissville; stray dog. Route 707, ' Sperryville; info, gen., U.S. 522, ' Boston; suspicious incident, Route 611, Amissville; animal ’ emergency/response, U.S. 522, *' Sperryville; public service, Route 637, Amissville; stray livestock/horses, Route 231, Sperryville. April 3: open door/window, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray dog, U.S. 211, • Amissville; conservation/environ- < ment, U.S. 522, Boston; fish and game : violations, Route 729, Washington; harassing communication, Route 686, ' Chester Gap; dog in cattle/sheep/poul- ••. try, Route 659, Flint Hill; citizen request assist, Route 637, Amissville; reckless driving. Route 637, •• Amissville; other police/in state, U.S. 211, Sperryville; firing weapon, Route 654, Washington. April 4: funeral escort. Route 642, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 211, ■>. ’■ Amissville; stray dog. Route 681, ~ Sperryville; info, gen.. Route 663, Huntly; funeral escort, U.S. 522, Sperryville; stray dog, U.S. 522, ;< Huntly; info, gen., U.S. 211,.. Amissville; burglary/forced entry residence, Route 641, Flint Hill; public service, Route 622, Washington; pub- <•. ■ *lic service, U.S. 522, Castleton; park- - ing violation, Town of Washington; *•. public service, Route 630, Huntly. April 5: driving under influence, U.S. 211, Sperryville; residence, . Route 618, Castleton; stray live- . stock/horses. Route 729, Ben Venue; . stray livestock/horses. Route 621, • Woodville; stray dog, Route 231/522, Sperryville; repossession of vehicle, Route 637, Flint Hill; lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Woodville; fraud/swindie, County of Fairfax; traffic acci- , . dent/personal injury, U.S. 211, , Sperryville; misdemeanor theft, U.s! 211, Washington; civil problem. Route 642, Viewtown; assist Culpeper , . County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray dog. Route 606^ V Flint Hill; info, gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray livestock/horses. Route 729, Amissville; traffic accident/personal injury, Route 729, Amissville; lost/missing dog, U.S. 211, Washington; intoxication. Route 606, , Flint Hill; driving under influence, U.S. 211/622, Washington; info, gen., Route 622, Washington. , April 6: stray livestock/horses, „ , U.S. 211, Amissville; stranded , motorist, U.S. 211, Washington; park- V ing violation. Route 612, Sperryville; stray dog. Route 633, Washington; , dog nuisance, Route 211, Amissville; Public service. Route 660, Chester Gap; simple assault, U.S. 211, . Amissville; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Amissville.

The Sperryville Flea Market Reopens By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer The grand re-opening of the Sperryville Flea Market took place this past Saturday much to the delight of many of the vendors. The market is now being held at the old motel on Route 211 just west of Sperryville and just before Mountain Side Market. The market was previously located at The Emporium in Sperryville but the new location will afford the vendors a luxury they didn’t have before and one that most flea markets cannot boast. The rooms of the previous motel are set up like little shops, each vendor has an individual separate space and each can lock that space up after Saturday’s and Sunday’s crowds depart and leave it all set up for next weekend. “If we get the right advertising I think we’ll do fine,” said Sandra Leap of Harrisonburg, who has been a vendor at the Sperryville Flea Market for the last three years. “The traffic is not as heavy here as it was at U.S. 522 and Route 211, but if we can get the traffic up here it’ll be alright. We have done pretty well and it’s fun — you meet so many people.” Mrs. Leap said she has had a wide variety of customers from all over the world — France, Germany, even Sweden, and a large number from up and down the east coast. The Smith family, originally from Houston, Texas, moved to Culpeper in 1996, after they came to Virginia to visit a friend in Richmond, traveled around, and decided they liked the area. They have set up a Texas-style barbecue grill as a fundraiser for their church, Grace Tabernacle in Culpeper. Robert Smith is the pastor, and aided by his wife Anita and their children, Robert, Anita and Starla, they serve up mouth-watering barbecue every weekend. Their knowledge of course comes first hand. Ruth Young, of Sperryville, always wanted to open a little shop, she said. “I just couldn’t be bothered about with putting everything up and taking it down every week though,” she said. “Now, with this new location, 1 can set up this little shop and leave it, all ready for next week.” She sells homemade baked goods and crafts, knick-knacks and some antiques and collectibles. “When I first heard about the move to the new location and found out we could leave the rooms set up, I thought it would be a good thing to do,” she said. Henry Hudson of Washington, Va., who has participated in the flea market for the last three to four years said he feels much the same way, “I hope it will do well,” he said. “It’s a nice location.” The area has picnic tables set up, shops up and down the length of the motel and in front and boasts everything from Texas-style barbecue or homemade baked goods to antiques and furniture. Kay Lakey Hand, of Luray, who creates handmade jewelry and Civil War figures, made of crushed pecan shells and resin and then painted, thinks the move is a positive one. “I was at the Emporium since 1992 and have had my business Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan LaValley Sandra Leap in her ‘shop’ at the Sperryville Flea Market in its new location on Route 211. The Flea Market had its grand re-opening Saturday and is open every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April through October. ‘Mountain Made from Lakey’ for 15 years. I certainly hope the location will do well. We have very positive feelings about it.” The Sperryville Flea Market is operated by Culpeper’s John Jenkins and is open every Saturday and Sunday from basically 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Conversations On Birds at the Library If I visit the Rappahannock Library on a Thursday morning, I am not likely to spend my time researching the information for which I went to the library. Instead, I will have a lively and lengthy conversation with volunteer, Richard Abell, one of the wisest and wittiest men I know. Quite naturally, the conversation centers around birds or some aspect of a feathered life, or, on this particular day, scaled life. On a recent Thursday, Mr. Abell recounted a snake story that evoked one from me, another from him, and so on. The Abells had erected a nest box they hoped would attract an American Kestrel, the handsome little falcon we used to call Sparrow Hawk. During the autumn and winter months it is not uncommon to see one of these little falcons perched on a utility wire staring at the ground. He or she is looking for any slight movement that signals a mouse. The kestrel is a fast and ferocious hunter. Any mouse unlucky enough to be moving through short grass when a kestrel is watching is likely to become the little hawk’s next meal. A kestrel did investigate the nest box, according to Richard Abell, but apparently found it lacking. Instead of a kestrel, the Abells attracted a pair of European Starlings. This is likely to happen with any nest box designed for a bird larger than a wren or bluebird. A five-foot snake, probably a black snake, made his slithery way up the pole and consumed thfe young starlings. For three successive years nestling starlings made a meal for the snake. Did I say, or just think, “Good for the snake?” That was one pair of European Starlings that didn't populate Virginia with their aggressive progeny to drive native birds from nest cavities. A snake is a silent and persistent natural predator. If mobbed and driven from a nest by outraged birds, one will return again and again until all contents, whether eggs or young, are consumed. Native birds have been existing with snake predation for millions of years, and I have accepted the fact. I did lose my scientific objectivity a number of years ago. A pair of bluebirds chose a nest box on a tree outside the kitchen of our home at the Madeira School. I watched courtship, nest building and knew the female was incubating eggs when bluebird visits to the nest box became furtive and infrequent. When the eggs hatched, male and female seemed to be on the roof of the box or at the entrance hole constantly with still squirming insects to fee the young. On a day late in June I pulled into the parking lot and got out of my car, sensing that all was not right or as I wished it to be. The male bluebird was scolding from his usual perch and the female hovered near the nest box. Something was wrong. I ran to the nest box, unhooked the roof latch, and looked inside. A black snake lay coiled in the nest. Without a thought, I reached inside, grabbed the snake by the tail and yanked him from the box. Four lumps in his sleek black body clearly showed the young bluebirds. I killed the snake and was immediately sorry. I had interfered. I had lost my objectivity. At the time, I was not comforted by the knowledge that the bluebird pair would immediately seek out All Things Wild And Wonderful By John Trott The Virginia Naturalist another nest box or cavity and again build a nest. 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At the library on that informative day in conversation with Richard Abell, I recounted an experience in Florida when a bird was the winner in a contest with a snake. In this case, it was a very long — perhaps three feet — black snake. From my car, I saw the snake racing through the grass accompanied by an equally fast mockingbird My perception was that the snake was running from the bird. I was right. With my binoculars I watched as the bird cracked down on the snake with great force near the serpent’s tail. With precision, the mockingbird broke a snake vertebra with each peck while running alongside the racer. It was a systematic attack. Eventually the bird immobilized the snake by cracking its vertebrae. When the head was reached, the bird struck again and blinded the snake. The reptile could only writhe helplessly. Since that experience, I have seen a Brown Thrasher immobilize, blind, and leave to die, a snake in exactly the kind of attack used by the mocking bird. What 1 do not know in either case is whether the bird was driving the snake away from the nest before or after eggs or young were swallowed. Was I witnessing prevention of revenge? It does seem justice was being served. Nature works these things out if we are patient enough to let it happen and lucky enough to witness the events. Biue Moon Cafe Justin Haul fa hr apadal aavings on our bchdaa May oil, air ad fud ■ la^nail • John [Vm • Caaa • M ■Maaacy ■WKrKBHHF' Customer Appreciation Specials - April 12th Win door prizes' Corn tor Lunch • Fna Hotdoga and Drinkal BREEDEN’S PLANT HOUSE Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Violas 89f, 6 Pack HOURS ;8a.m.-5pjn., Daily Pansies 4-Pack 89c Pack • Perennials • Hanging baskets • Herbs • Azaleas • Rhododendrons • Evergreen Shrubs • House Plants • Geraniums • Miniature Roses DIRECTIONS: From Sperryville, take Rt. 231, south 10 miles, turn left on 642, go 1* miles. 540-923-4381 /A Lifetime's Worth : Of Local Memories By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Virginia Lindstrom has a lot of fond memories from living nearly all of her 92 years in Rappahannock County. She is moving into a retirement home this week from her home on Mt. Salem Avenue in Washington where she has resided for 53 years. She’ll have a private room and has the option of having breakfast in bed daily. Mrs. Lindstrom was bom in Rappahannock in 1905 and moved, with her family, to Crest Hill in Fauquier County for 13 years when she was three-months-old. When she returned to Rappahannock, her family lived at “Walnut Lodge,” on U.S. 211 between Washington and Sperryville, the present home of Billy and Barbara Wayland. She attended Sperryville High School (presently the Sperryville Emporium), and graduated from there. There were five children in her class, she said, including Dr. Snead and Bob Smedley, who she admitted being very fond of for a time. After graduation she went to the Madison Teachers College. She taught for one year at Sycamore School, a one-room school with ’ ' seven grades in Old Hollow, for one year. She said that she rode a horse to get to school, six miles each way. Mrs. Lindstrom said that she liked teaching but liked being married much more. “I was bom to ' be a homemaker,” she declared. She recalls riding a horse and buggy on the dirt road between . Washington and Hint Hill — the Fodderstack Road. Her mother had a friend there named Elias Cooksey that they visited. Her memory fails T her on some things, but she well remembers her horse’s name as Maude. The family’s first car was a Reo, she said, and they bought the car from John Keyser in the county. Five people could easily fit in . See Memories, Page A-8 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Virginia Lindstrom outside of at her home on Mt. Salem Ave. in Washington, Va. Corriedale’s Grand Opening The Mountainside Market Shops Saturday, April 12 10 a.m.-6 p.m. . Specializing in handmade Quality Craft Products JS 211 west of Spenyville 540-987-3357 FY 98 SCHOOL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County will hold a public hearing at the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28,1997, in accordance with §15.1-162 and §22.1-93 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, concerning the following public schools’ budget submitted by the Rappahannock County School Board for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 1997. MAJOR CLASSIFICATION OR SOURCE Contemplated Expenditures Instruction Admin., Attend., & Health Pupil Transport Services Operation & Main Services School Food Services Facilities Debt Services School Construction FY ENDING 6/30 FY 1997 $4,317,797 $500,174 $531,838 $465,777 $83,062 -0$320,470 -0Total Contemplated Expenditures $6,219,118 Estimated Revenues From the Commonwealth From the Federal Government Other Local Sources Transfers from General Fund Total Estimated Revenues $1,968,688 $231,346 $150,159 $3,868,925 $6,219,118 FY 1998 $4,805,500 $512,718 $577,878 $591,514 $83,062 $6,500 $320,805 -0$6,897,976 $1,916,100 $245,404 $186,518 $4,549,954 $6,897,976

&appafmnnocfe & etoaEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager .. Jan LaValley, Managing Editor *. Ann Brown, Wanda Snead, Account Executives Cindy Mahan, Staff Writer/Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler J David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock County $24 a year elsewhere in the United States * l Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday JDL Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1997 * Thanks to the Heroes Every community has heros. And, they’re not always whom you might think they would be. None of us knows whether or not we have what it takes to help someone in need in an emergency situation until we are faced with one. Certainly the members of the volunteer fire and rescue organizations prove time and again their willingness to help others in need. They are always there when we need them most and make responding to crisis situations part of their daily life. But, there are also those people who have no training from volunteer fire and rescue units and respond to others in need of help. This past week four members of the Rappahannock community did just that. Three of them put their lives at risk to do so. They are to be commended for their bravery, willingness to help and the overall heroic effort they put forth. SWCD Deserves Praise The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District is to be applauded for their efforts on behalf of the youth of the district. Every year they sponsor programs for elementary and high school students to teach them about the preservation of our natural resources. All the issues they address affect this county. By teaching youth about these issues they help shape the adults of tomorrow and educate them to be responsible for the environment. Here, where almost every day you hear someone discussing how environmental issues impact on this county, their dedication to those issues is especially relevant. Bravo! to all the folks at CSWCD. And, a big thank you for all your hard work. e Time Machine WmW mx ■ ■ , : from the Rappahannock News back when 30 Years Ago Thursday, April 6, 1967 The Division of Motor Vehicles reports that there has been an increase of seven and one half |)er cent in the number of licenses sold as of the eighth day of the 1967 renewal period compared with the same period last year. ' Interest rates on 1967 crop pricesupport loans and on farm storage facility and equipment loans will continue at present levels, according to an announcement by James E. Warren, Chairman, Virginia Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Committee. • The Rappahannock County, Warrcnton, Remington and Fauquier County Lions Club and the Fauquier County Medical Society together with the Northern Virginia Academy of (Ophthalmology are co-sponsoring for the first time a “Glaucoma Detection Pay” Saturday, April 15, 1967. 25 Years Ago 1 Thursday, April 6, 1972 Judge Raymond V. Snead ruled Wednesday in favor of Virginia Electric & Power Company, whose attorneys, E. Montgomery Tucker and Thomas Monahan, asked for a temporary restraining order that would permit Vepco surveyors to go on the property of Witold Kuncewicz. Lord Fairfax Community College has arranged for representatives of the College of Education at the University of Virginia to describe their graduate program offerings in education at a meeting in the college auditorium (room 40) on Monday, April 10, at 4 p.m. Forty Volunteers in Rappahannock will launch the Cancer Society annual Crusade in the county on April 10. The total funds to be distributed in Virginia for secondary road system allocations stands at $94,505,235. 10 Years Ago Thursday, April 9, 1987 A joint investigation involving the Virginia Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service and the Virginia State Police has resulted in the arrest of 11 Page and Rappahannock County residents on charges of violating state and federal game laws. First Sgt. G. Howard Gregory of the Warrenton office has been appointed as the Virginia State Police representative to the International Association of Chiefs of Police, headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md. The Old Dominion Hunt is offering a full day of racing Saturday, starting with a hunting pair race at 10 a.m. and continuing through eight during the afternoon. THE GOOD NEIGHBOR I'M RETURNING YOUR SNOW SHOVEL- MAY 1 BORROW YOUR LAWN . M0W£R ?! fiTTflL Old Dominion Politics n A. yxf; The late President Lyndon Johnson recalled with a chuckle that when he was a young school teach applying for a job he was asked by the principal if he believed the earth was round or flat. Anxious for employment, Johnson answered, “I can teach it both ways.” Similarly, I can make arguments both ways for the less than burning question of whether Republican Attorney General James Gilmore should resign his office while he runs for governor. Though Democrats are pressuring Gilmore to resign by trying to make it a campaign issue, I doubt if the public Letters Residents Must Attend Next County Meeting To the Editor: On the agenda for the upcoming Planning Commission meeting will be consideration of new regulations applying to Conservation Zoning in Rappahannock County. I urge all those people who attended the Ridgetop Development meeting sponsored by the Rappahannock News to attend this meeting. Copies of the regulations under review can be obtained from John McCarthy at the Zoning Administrator’s office. The meeting will be held at the Courthouse, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16. SHARON C. PIERCE ^Chairman, R.C. Planning Commission r * really cares what decision he makes. While Democrats argue that most attorney generals who ran for governor resigned to do so (Andrew Miller, Gerald Baliles, Mary Sue Terry), candidate John Marshall Coleman did not during his ill-fated 1981 run against Charles S. Robb. And, though Coleman lost, it had little or nothing to do with his retaining the office while running for governor. Gilmore would like to stay on* in the $97,000 a year job because, unlike his prospective Democratic opponent Donald Beyer, he is not a wealthy man and has family obligations. If Gilmore, who is weighting his options, decides to stay put then he can quote the wisdom of Robert Holsworth, a VCU political science teacher, who said, “It seems to be that if somebody was elected to serve four years, it’s certainly reasonable that they ought to be able to serve out their term.” Did anyone hear any Democrats complaining when Bill Clinton while serving as Governor of Arkansas ran for President? Then, too, are any Democrats demanding that Beyer step down from his job as lieutenant-governor. They keep saying it’s not fair to compare the two since lieutenant-governor is an undemanding part-time job while the attorney-general supervises 260 employees. If that’s so, then why does Beyer keep boasting that he has made the job a full-time one during these past seven years and claim that he has played a key role in helping to improve education, economic development and other things. If the job is as non-essential as his fellow Democrats say it is, then it has obviously done little to prepare Beyer for taking over the highly demanding job of Governor. Gilmore, in short, can campaign for the governorship while still attending to his duties as attorney general. The defense rests. Now for the “flat earth” version. Gilmore is the chief law officer of 1 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Rappahannock News welcomes letters to the editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of public issues WRITE: Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 FAX the Editor: (540) 675-3088 To be considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks will not be published. Long letters from those with special authority on current issues may be treated as guest columns (with photo). If possible letters should be double-spaced using upper and lower case. Due to volume, letters cannot be acknowledged. All are apppreciated and will be read with interest toward the newspaper’s Editorial values. Letters must be received by noon on Monday to be considered for publication. Virginia. There are dozens of crucial issues pending concerning the environment, tobacco, redistricting and so on, that demand the full-time attention of anyone who is attorney general. To suggest that someone can campaign day in and day out for governor while still doing the job is disingenuous. Virginia taxpayers would, in effect, be giving him a paid leave of absence. Though the public might not care much what Gilmore does, if he chooses to stay on instead of resigning the issue will certainly become a distraction during the campaign in what could be a very close race. Every time Gilmore campaigned somewhere in daytime hours, Democratic critics would contend he was doing it at the expense of the citizens of Virginia. As Gilmore himself admits, doing his job as attorney general and running for governor simultaneously place heavy stresses on him. He noted that .in.am... mi.........liiliaa he recently had to miss a Little League tryout for his nine-year-old son because of work. If he tries the dual roles of public servant and candidate, those stresses are going to become even greater. Gilmore will have to make the decision for himself, if he does decide to resign, his supporters should point out that he did it at considerable personal sacrifice since he is essentially a working man, the son of a butcher and church secretary, while Beyer grew up with a silver spoon in his mouth. I should add that in addition to Democrats, some Republicans want Gilmore to step down but for different reasons, namely that he can be a better candidate that way. I essentially concur although I can still argue it both ways. John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own. Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Pholo/Cindy Mahan A dried pod, many of which may be seen in Washington’s fields releases seeds for the next crop.

Myers Wins Big at Old Dominion ; By BETSY BRANSCOME Rappahannock Newj Sun Writer BEN VENUE — Marylander jQhn Myers freely admits “One good race ; does not a horse make.” • But it would be a rare horse train! er that doesn’t imagine the bright I future of a promising youngster who \ impresses in one of his very first starts. ; Myers knows the steeplechasing game from the inside out. The owner ; of Myers Feed Inc. (long-time supplier to Maryland’s flat tracks) and life< time horseman realizes all too well • that over-facing a horse is the fastest ; way to ruin a runner, and that luck ; plays a big hand in making a jumping - career. You couldn’t blame Myers, I though, for his barely veiled enthusi; asm after his wife Frances Hill Myers’ ; Un Momento led at almost every call ! to win the Leeds Don open timber fea‘ ture at Saturday’s Old Dominion ; Hounds Point-to-Point. • Apprentice David DeMichele picked up the ride (“John called me | just this morning to take the mount,” | said the winning jockey) and made the • most of the horse’s natural speed to let ! the chestnut relax on the front end. ! “He jumped green, but you can tell ; he’ll improve off of this,” DeMichele • said. Though runner-up Summit Point, ! Greg Ryan up, briefly took the helm at ; the half-pole, Un Momento fought ; back to lead over the last and through • the stretch to win by a length and a . half. ; “The most special part of this win • is that Zeke Ferguson [owner of legendary race namesake Leeds Don, v Virginia-bred three-time winner of the * Panthers Bounce Back ; By DONN HACKNEY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Senior southpaw, Adam Bouffard took to the mound Tuesday night against Strasburg in Strasburg. Adam ' threw four and one third impressive • innings before the Panthers defense u Committed a couple of costly errors and found themselves trailing 3-0. ‘ Adam got himself into trouble early in the fifth'inning after walking the lead ‘ off batter and then allowing a triple, a double and a single. Senior Tommy > Settle came into retire the side but not i' before Strasburg scored six runs. In the first inning the Panther - offense went to work by loading the • bases. Adam hit a shot into the centerright field gap that was snagged for the final out of the inning. The Panthers • could only manufacture one run in the , sixth inning falling short by the score of 11-1. The Panthers bounced back on Wednesday beating Stonewall Jackson at home by a score of 4-3. Senior Jon Digges recorded the win allowing only three hits but needing relief help from ! teammates Andy Grimsley and Ervin ; Phillips. The Panthers hitting attach ; was well timed as they scored in the • first inning when freshman Alex Baumgardner hit the second pitch into right field for a lead off single. Jon Digges followed with a single bringing Tommy Settle to the plate. Settle ! then doubled bringing home Alex. In ; the second inning Daniel Digges, • Adam Bouffard and Ervin Phillips all ‘ singled. Phillips stole second, and moved to third base on a ground ball ■ hit by Tommy Settle that was mishandled with runners now on first and ] third and two outs. Tommy stole sec; ond base. As the throw went to the ■ shortstop, Ervin broke for home, slid• ing in safely with the Panthers fourth ! run. The four runs proved to be enough for the Panthers as they surrendered two unearned runs to . Stonewall in the third inning and one ; in the fifth. The Panthers are 1-3 on the season and play a double header at • Page County on Thursday. Their next home game is April 16 against i Strasburg. Bankkuit? Bad .Credit? | Shaky Credit? No Credit? NO MONEYS * DOWN! * Credit Approval Center (Sri'imd 1 haiut* Aui« Finame New/lsed lars-Truck*Y»s | 1-800-635-073®! Call Twlay ^ MI Applications Accepted Virginia Gold Cup] was a friend, and always a big fan of watching my timber horses run,” Myers said. “It is a pleasure to win a race run in his memory.” Myers continued. “I’ve got more sense than to say this, you know, but this is the first horse I’ve ever owned that I felt surely was a four-mile horse. A big-fence horse,” said the 63-yearold trainer of the Florida-bred gelding, referring to the needed athleticism to tackle his native Maryland’s big timber courses. “I’ve had some nice horses through the years, but never one that I felt was a real Maryland Hunt Cup horse.” Un Momento may have counted Old Dominion as his third start over the boards, but it was in fact his only finish. “He pulled up in his first start,” Myers said of the 5-year-old son Moment of Hope. “And he lost his rider last week at Marlborough. So today was the first time he’s finished. I didn’t figure he’d make the course here, with all the hills, plus handle the fancy field.What a great surprise ...” The Myers’ purchased Un Momento as a weanling at a Florida auction. “He’s run on the flat, allowance company on the turf, and will again, and I whip off of him and hunt regularly” with the Marlborough Hunt for whom Myers acted as honorary whipper-in for nearly 15 years. Myers used similar training methods (flat racing plus hunting) with several past timber specialists — Donna Donovan, 1975 Deep Run Hunt Cup winner, Frost Time, 1977 and ‘78 race winner and Midwest timber champ, and Sandy’s Prissey, the 1979 Deep Run winner. Former professional jockey Greg Ryan had his own luck with Circuit Bar, winning the owner-rider hurdle race unchallenged for the lead. Ryan led wire to wire with his stakes star, a multiple winner over both hurdles and timber who reverted to amateur series point-to-point racing this term. Runner-up to Ryan in the hurdle series race with maiden Upstage, Upperville’s Jill Waterman won with both of her other mounts Saturday. Her Ky. Mint Julep was ridden out to win the ladies’ timber from 1995 Maryland Hunt Cup winner Buck Jakes, Anne Moran up. Her Amber Fool was likewise hard-pressed but clearly gutsy in his owner-rider timber win, by a neck, over Henry Wood’s Be Nimble. Maryland professional Brooks Durkee also scored a double, booting home Eve Fout’s Chocolate Thundra, trained in Halfway by Fout’s son Doug, to win a division of the maiden hurdle, and partnering Mrs. Stephen Clark Jr.’s Spicy’s Choice to claim the open hurdle. English native Neil Morris won the other maiden hurdle division with Kinross Farm’s 4-yearold Judge Wingate. Results Novice Rider Flat. 11/2 Miles. Time: 2:36. Winning Margin: 4 Lengths. 1. Right Stuff, a/Arcadia Stable, r/Troy Lively; 2. Cherokee Festival, o/Nancy Kolb, r/Petra Kappel; 3. Val de Vert, o/r Leigh Ann Snead. 9 started. Owner-Rider Hurdle. 2 Miles. Time: 3:52.2. Winning Margin: 12 Lengths. 1. Circuit Bar, o/r Greg Ryan; 2. Upstage, o/r Jill Waterman; 3. Gold Stick, o/r Heather Beargie. 4 started. Ladies Timber. 3 Miles. Time: 6:29.6. Winning Margin: 1 Length. 1. Ky. Mint Julep, o/r Jill Waterman; 2. Buck Jakes, o/Arcadia, r/Anne Moran; 3. Duke Kahana Moku. o/r Beth Newman. 4 started. Maiden Hurdle. First Division. 1 1/2 Miles. Time: 3:14.8. Winning Margin: 1 1/2 Lengths. 1. Chocolate Thundra, o/Eve Fout, r/Brooks Durkee; 2. Charlie Moore, o/Gary Baker, r/Woods Winants; 3. For Me, o/Bruce Daley, r/John DeMichele. 8 started, 2 lost rider. Second Division. Time: 3:12. Winning Margin: 4 Lengths. 1. Judge Wingate, o/Kinross Farm, r/Neil Morris; 2. True Believer, o/Richard Granville, r/Simon Hobson; 3. Geewhilikins, o/William Dove, r/Woods Winants. 8 started, 1 pulled up. Owner-Rider Timber. 3 Miles. Time: 6:25.8. Winning Margin: Neck. 1. Amber Fool, o/r Jill Waterman; 2. Be Nimble, o/r Henry Wood Jr.; 3. Paddy’s Run, o/r William Russell. 5 started. Open Hurdle. 2 Miles. Time: 4:01.6. Winning Margin: Head. 1. Spicy’s Choice, o/Mrs. Stephen Clark Jr., r/Brooks Durkee; 2. Nimble Nim, o/Sharon Sheppard, r/Greg Ryan; 3. Timber Way, r/Audior Stables, r/John Branscome. 7 started. Leeds Don Open Timber. 3 Miles. Time: 6:39. Winning Margin: 1 1/2 Lengths. 1. 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Students Learning About Juvenile Law in School By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Capt. Jeff Brown has been teaching 8th and 11th graders at RCHS about juvenile law through a program called “Class Action! Virginia Teens and the Law.’’ While kids are still in school, the law can.affect them in different ways than it doe^ adults. For instance, the parents of a juvenile can be sued for up to $2500 to compensate for any loss caused by their child damaging or destroying private property. Also, the parents of a minor (anyone under the age of 18) can ask the Viiginia Department of Motor Vehicles to revoke the driver’s license of their child for any reason. The DMV is required to cancel the license if they are requested to do so, and the license cannot bo reissued for at least six months. ! There are many violations of the law which may be committed by teenagers; some of them are: running away from home, being out late without adult supervision, truancy, being habitually absent from school, damaging or destroying j public property, having a weapon on school property or on a school bus, having a beeper on school property, having alcohol and other drugs on school property, and making threats against school personnel. ■ Under the “Use and Lose” law, a teenager's driver’s license will be denied or taken away from a teenager, aged 13 to 18, who is found delinquent, either by 1) driving drunk, 2) refusing to take a breath test, 3) selling, giving, distributing, manufacturing, or possessing (with intent to sell) drugs, 4) unlawfully purchasing or possessing alcohol or drinking or possessing alcohol on public school grounds, 5) public drunkenness or 6) unlawfully possessing a handgun. Other violations could be disorderly conduct in a public place; using abusive language or being intoxicated in a public place; vandalizing; disobeying a curfew; committing petit larceny, grand larceny ($400 or over); shoplifting; purchasing' or possessing tobacco; committing robbery, assault or battery; maiming; threatening bodily harm; rioting; or shooting or throwing missiles (such as throwing a snowball at a moving car). Capt. Brown discussed the difference between the four classes of misdemeanors and six classes of felonies in Virginia. A convicted felon loses the privilege to vote, cannot possess a firearm for any reason (not even for hunting), and cannot hold public office. Many employers will not hire someone who is a convicted felon and many educational institutions will not accept a convicted felon as a student. Even though juvenile crime records are sealed when a person becomes an adult (reaches age 18), Capt. Brown said that a polygraph test can show if someone had a juvenile record. “What you do now is for real. It is very close to being permanent,” he said. Shoplifting a 25cent pack of chewing gum can bring a charge of petit larceny. In Virginia, if someone is convicted of two petit larcenies and commits a third petit larceny, the judge can treat that third charge as a grand larceny if he(she) wants to. That ups the prison time and/or fine considerably. The law now says that a person can be said to be in possession of alcohol if they have it in their body, even if there is no physical evidence. If a fight starts on school grounds and is continued on public property later on, said Capt. Brown, the school still has the right to get involved and can kick students out of school for that offense. Capt. Brown has taught the threehour class to most of the 8th and 11th grade students by now; it is taught in two sessions. “It is really enlightening the kids to the laws and consequences,” he said, adding that he believes the school is glad to have the class taught. Capt. Brown feels that if the kids know the laws and consequences then they will be less inclined to violate the law. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Some of the students in Capt. Jeff Brown’s class in juvenile law at Rappahannock County High School, obviously enjoying the class, are from left, Johanna Linnaoho, Teri Shenk, Ernest Updike, Donnie Beahm, Nikki Carter, Melissa Gatewood and Shelly Timbers. Day Camp Signup Deadline Nearing The Rappahannock Natural History Day Camp will be held from June 23 through July 11 this year. The camp is sponsored by PEC (Piedmont Environmental Council) and RLEP (Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection) and will again be held at Singing Creek, home of local forester Lyt Wood. It is located on Route 600 in Sperryville bordered by the Hazel River, open fields, lush woodlands and easy access to Shenandoah National Park. The camp has been held here for several years because it provides such a wealth of nature activities for the campers. This year’s directors will be Trish Drake, naturalist, and Bobette Swindler of Sperryville as co-director. Visiting guests and naturalists will add their expertise to the staff. Also, local high school and college students will add to the fun. r Session I, June 23-27, will be an offering of three intensive nature study classes for older children and teens. The three classes, which the camper should choose one from, are: . 1) A Survey of Virginia Reptiles and Amphibians — taught by Van Carney ‘•with a special emphasis on learning the commcyi name, general habitat and key characteristics of specimens found. The participants will learn the basics of the scientific method and how to conduct a natural history study. Several field trips will be included. Ages 12 and up. 2) Arts and Nature — taught by Welby Lynn, a native a Rappahannock County. Campers will observe their natural surroundings and will incorporate all facets of nature into their artwork. Will 'utilize natural elements in our artwork, which will include woodworking. Ages 10-13. 3) Entomology — taught by Lyt Wood, local arborist and owner of the site of this year’s camp. Will find bugs, beetles, butterflies and moths in their natural habitats and explore their relationships with the birds, flowers, trees, streams and human beings at Singing Creek. Ages 11 and up — adults welcome. Session II, June 30-July 11, Nature Study and Exploration for Girls and Boys, ages 7-11, will give campers a chance to explore forests, fields, rivers, ponds and swamps. Identifications of local wildlife will be introduced to an informal atmosphere. The camp’s staff strives to provide new knowledge and natural history skills while emphasizing the fun and adventure of being outdoors. The program is active and outdoors, and there is a large shed for indoor activities in case of rainy weather. Nature crafts. 'I OurJobIsI) Help You TUrnTHem Into Molehills. One of the sad realities of modern day life is that problems can simply become too big to handle without professional help. If that time comes, remember Pinebrooke-UVa Psychiatric Center. , * A partnership of Culpeper Memorial Hospital and the University of Virginia, Pinebrooke-UVa provides caring, effective treatment on a sh«rtterm basis for a full spectrum of ; psychiatric disorders from depression , and anxiety to more complex ; disorders. Every effort is made to return our patients to a healthy, normal life as quickly as possible. As a result, therapy is, for the most part, short; term and intensive. i But the most important Pinebrooke-UVa advantage is the personal attention and interest we show to each and every patientWith only 18 beds, staff and patients here almost become family. For more information, call or visit Pinebrooke-UVa. Because life's problems shouldn't be insurmountable. Pinebrooke-UVa Psychiatric Center at Culpeper Memorial Hospital Culpeper, Virginia (540) 8294132 (800) 848-3899 games and songs are an important aspect of camp. Campers should be willing to participate in all activities and be prepared to get wet and muddy. Most important, each camper should bring their sense of curiosity and wonder each day. The goals of the camp are to awaken understanding of the complex web of life, of which man is a partner, and to expose children to the study of natural history and enable them to identify and appreciate the creatures around them, and to present this material in an atmosphere of fun and discovery. The tuition for Session I is $80; Session II is $120. A $20 non-refundable registration fee is required with each enrollment per session and it will be credited toward the total tuition. To enroll, send $20 fee and camp enrollment form to RLEP Camp, c/o Trish Drake, P.O. Box 106, Flint Hill, 22627. Checks should be made payable to RLEP. Enrollment deadline is May 31, and the balance of the tuition will be due by June 9. The enrollment forms are available at Country Manor and Mountainside Market, both in Sperryville. For further information, call Trish Drake at 675-3139 Monday through Friday. RLEP Meeting RLEP (Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection) is hosting a meeting to focus on planning for the village of Flint Hill. The initial issues to be discussed will be traffic calming, development and how to maintain the integrity of Flint Hill. They will present specific suggestions made by internationally acclaimed urban planner, Ian Lockwood on how to design a strategy for preservation of Flint Hill while allowing ecologically sound growth. All county residents are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be at The Public House April 29, 7:30 upstairs. For info call 636-3078. Pet of the Week: Photo courtesy, Rappahannock Animal Welfare League This Aussie-cross is a black and tan male found on Route 707 near Slate Mills. He’s very friendly but is missing a tail. Other animals picked up 'by Animal Control are: A German shepherd, black and tan, male found on the Fodderstock Road; a black lab female found at Routes 681 and 231; a sheltie-cross female, black and tan, an older dog, found near Huntley dumpster on Route 522; a border collie-cross, black and white male found on Aileen Road in Flint Hill; and a black and white dalmation male found in Chester Gap. Oratorio Society Program Set The Front Royal Oratorio Society will again present two impressive evenings of choral music. The concerts will be at The Front Royal Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. The Society will perform two memorable selections. The first selection is Sir John Stainer’s The Crucifixion, a meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer. The second selection is from John Rutter’s Requiem, a seven section movement that reflects humanity’s quest for solace and light amidst the darkness and troubles of our age. George T. 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I Night Light Exhibition on Now at Middle Street Gallery By DIANA BIRD Rappahannock Nam Contributing Writer “Night Light” is the title of Chris Stephens’ exhibition at the Middle Street Gallery in Washington, April 4 through 27. The works of art, of painted wood and plaster, express a series of variations on a theme, which is the unrelievedly plain dwellings of people in villages or the countryside. They speak of unadorned living in isolation over generations. Two of the works are sculptures. The first is painted gray and sits on a large brown platform. This image of a house, almost abstract in character. Review -p W7?. suggests pieces of stone, a down-toearth construction. The second one is a model of a good-sized house, added onto over time for a variety of reasons — more children, a place for a mother-in-law, a bin for wood? This structure appears in several of the paintings. As the exhibition's title suggests, the buildings are seen by street light, farm light, or moon light. Sometimes the source of the dim light isn’t apparent unless it may be at sunset. The small images are mounted behind large, flat wood panels painted with bands of varying colors in harmony with the paintings’ colors. A number of the scenes are low reliefs, emphasizing the three dimensionality of the structures portrayed. No people or animals appear; the buildings have few windows or other architectural details and only occasionally are trees or shrubs shown. Some of the pictures represent the deep space of farm land, and in one instance, a small town scene. Remarkable features of Stephens’ works are his textures and subtje colors. Midnight and other blues are major hues with dark aquamarine, greens, yellows, lavender and reds, especially russet. The lights may shine golden. “Night Fog”, a small, smooth surfaced picture of oil and acrylic on wood, is an old farm or village house standing in moonlight, an evocative, beautiful scene. “Farmhouse”, acrylic on plaster and wood, is in low relief, a simple house seen at sunset. The light reflected from two sides of the building is mysterious. The most colorful of the pictures is called “Firelight” which describes the whole scene of the house and its surroundings. Oil and acrylic on wood, it glows wonderfully with orange, red, and yellow with a contrasting green lawn and red-green trees. The effect of this picture is to comment on a few others where over all there is not enough light to stimulate and appeal with memorable visions. The very concept of this exhibition, “Night Light”, is a challenging one. Some time ago, I read an article, “In Defense of Darkness”, which held # that in today’s world, too much darkness is dispelled with garish and unnecessary light, obliterating the glorious night sky. Wendell Berry has a ' moving poem, urging one to walk in the dark at night, joining other aspects of nature. * - Chris Stephens’ haunting scenes, in which the painted frames are nearly as important as the subjects, can be * viewed as celebrations of the still 1 uncrowded world many of us inhabit,1 but they can also suggest a loneliness ' and harshness for some who haven’t 1 realized what is touted as The ’ American Dream. -• • Photos Courtesy of The Middle Street Gallery Chris Stephens’ ‘Night Light,’ painted wood and plaster relief, is now on display at the Middle Street Gallery in Washington, Va. through April 27. 1 Annual Spring Cleanup Set 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 encouraged to do so throughout April this year. Sturdy orange bags are available as well as roadside pick-up of bags courtesy of the local VDOT headquarters, and you may obtain these by contacting the local office in Washington, or by calling cleanup coordinator Hunt Harris at 987-9061. Photo Courtesy of The Theatre The epic ‘Shooting of Dan McGrew’ conies to The Theatre at Washington, Va. on April 19 at 8 p.m. in a unique one-man show created and performed by actor Wayne Clawson. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for those 18 and under. For information call 675-1253. Another of Chris Stephens’ fascinating works of art in mixed media also on exhibit at the Middle Street Gallery. Add Natural Ueauty i i 1 Flowering DOGWOODS & AZALEAS in% OFF 11/ Urr , . Expires4/1S/97 4, . : liVff y. 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Varsity Softball Loses Two Close Games By SUSAN PAYNE Rappahannock New* Contributeng Writer The Lady Panthers lost two games over the spring break, but took the field again on Monday beating Luray 21-8. Starting pitcher Margo Haynes pitched all three games for Rappahannock. Haynes struck out five batters against Strasburg and collected two more strike outs aginst Stonewall Jackson. On Monday, she struck out a seasonhigh seven batters against Luray. She gave up only four hits to Strasburg and held both Stonewall Jackson and Luray to just six hits. “Margo’s pitching has really improved. She is doing a great job of keeping the ball around the plate making the other teams hit the ball,” said Coach Carl Payne. Rappahannock lost both games over the spring break by one run in the seventh inning. Against Strasburg, the Lady Panthers kept the game close for five innings. After scoring just one run in the sixth inning, they trailed the Lady Rams 6-4. Strasburg then scored four runs in the sixth inning off three hits and three walks. Rappahannock went into the seventh inning down 104. Rappahannock used four hits and three Strasburg errors to score six runs in the top of the seventh. Angela Atkins ami Julie Atkins led off the inning by both getting on base. Meghan Fairbrother loaded the bases with a single. With the bases loaded, Haynes hit a single driving in two runs. Then, cleanup hitter, Emily Taylor, hit a double bringing in two more runs. Keirsten Kerr and Kylene Wolfe also had RBI’s in the seventh inning for Rappahannock. Rappahannock took the lead in the bottom of the seventh 11-10. Rappahannock had two errors in the bottom of the seventh and Strasburg came back to score two runs to win the game 12-11. The Lady Panthers took the field the following day to play.Stonewall Jackson in another close game. After just three innings the score was S-S and remained tied until the seventh inning. The Lady Panthers were threatened in the fifth inning when Stonewall had runners on second and third and just one out. Stonewall’s Kiggleman hit the ball to deep center where Kerr made a nice catch and then threw a runner out at home plate who was trying to tag up. / Stonewall Jackson scored in the top of the seventh as Helsely led off the inning with a walk and after advancing to third base on passed balls stole home. The Lady Panthers did not score in the seventh and lost 6-5. Fairbrother and Amy Freeborn had RBI’s for Rappahannock. The Lady Panthers traveled to Luray on Monday and beat the Lady Bulldogs 21-8. After four and a half innings Rappahannock was leading 86. In the bottom of the fourth, the Lady Panthers scored a season-high 8 runs. Taylor led off the inning with a single and Courtney Mauro joined her on the bases with a walked. Freeborn drove in a run hitting a single. The next four batters reached base by drawing walks. Then, Haynes’ single brought in two more runs. The Lady Panthers continued to score with five more runs in the sixth. Haynes and Taylor led Rappahannock’s offensive attack each getting three hits a piece. Fairbrother, Haynes, Taylor, Mauro, Freeborn, Tiffany Keys, and Stacey Payne all had RBI’s for Rappahannock. Freeborn also had a homerun in the first inning and Fairbrother had a triple in the sixth. Haynes did a great job on the mound and was the winning pitcher. The Lady Panthers take the field again Thursday as they host Page County. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Alan Greenspan, flower girl Lauren Hunt, and Andrea Mitchell greet the media and well-wishers following their wedding at The Inn at Little Washington on Sunday afternoon. ► Wedding From Page A-l The dinner menu consisted of sweet red bell pepper soup, chilled charcoal-grilled salmon, asparagus with picked quail eggs and parsnip crisps, and roasted rack of baby lamb. For dessert, “seven deadly sins,” a sampler of desserts, was offered, followed by wedding cake (made by Ann Amemick of Washington, D.C.) and a miniature basket of goodies. Chef O’Connell said that the guests were very appreciative of the food and service. Mr. Kissinger, who is considered quite a gourmand himself, visited the kitchen and thanked Chef O’Connell and his staff. Mr. Kissinger introduced a lot of the political set to great French food, said Chef O’Connell. Though the bride wanted to stay one night at The Inn, her new husband was anxious to get back to work, so their honeymoon is on hold. SPECIAL JOBS in small places requiring a compact industrial baekhoe SPECIALIZED RACKHOE SERVICES 540-075-3901 FOR SMALL & LARGE EXCAVATION JOBS PERK TESTS WATER LINES LANDSCAPING UTILITY TRENCHING FOOTER TRENCHING TIGHT AREA EXCAVATION ► Memories From Page A-3 the car, she said. When she was 19, her family moved to Texas for a while due to her father’s health. They bought a car and drove, but after three weeks the mud was too deep to drive through any more. They ended up selling the car and taking a train from Waco to Kerrville the rest of the way. She returned to attend college, become a teacher, and after a year of teaching, she met Brooke Menefee Miller at a dance, while he was home from the service. They attended dances in Flint Hill and Washington, with music provided by local orchestras. “He could dance like a breeze,” said Mrs. Lindstrom with a smile on her face. She and “Snippy,” as he was called, were married on August 14, 1926. Snippy was the county judge for 17 years, during the 1950s and 1960s, though he had never attended law school. His title was trial justice, and he was still judge when Mrs. Lindstrom’s nephew, Pete Estes, was elected sheriff in 1962. (Pete is now the vice-chairman of the county Board of Supervisors.) One of Mrs. Lindstrom’s real claims to fame is that she was a member of the Washington Town Council when it was an all-women council headed by Mayor Dotsie Davis; she also served as treasurer. She was later elected mayor of the town in 1973. That council had only one man on it — Kermit Weakley. “I was always involved,” said Mrs. Lindstrom. Besides being on the town council, she was a founding member of the library (where the Town Hall is now), and the county historical society. Cathryn Knuepfer of the Historical Society said, “Virginia PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years (540)829-0000 -1 CASUAL WOOLRICH SPORTSWEAR FOR SPRING The "Woodlands" casual sportswear tollection by Woolrich lets you mix and match versatile separates to create several different outfits, 29.00-55.00. 100% cotton dobby shirt in misses' S-M-L-XL, 40.00. Linen/cotton blend shorts in 6-16,40.00. Cocoa plaid shirt in S-M-L-XL » 7; 36.00. 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She was most recently married to Reginald (Rex) Lindstrom for 10 years; he passed away in 1988. Mrs. Lindstrom said it is not fun to live alone. “I like a good husband,” she said. Though she will be living in Front Royal now, Betty Estes (Pete’s wife) has promised to take her to the Beauty Box in Washington every two weeks to have Darlene Moore do her hair. So she’ll still be around town. ► Court From Page A-2 turn 18, the emphasis in court changes from rehabilitation to protecting the community. Within two months of his six-month sentence being suspended, said Mr. Luke, Mr. Butler committed another offense. Judge Charles Foley said that Mr. Butler had been charged with possession of alcohol, marijuana, and reckless driving since his suspension. “If this kind of activity continues you will spend a lot of time wearing an orange jumpsuit picking up trash,” the judge told Mr. Butler. Mr. Butler’s sixmonth sentence was reimposed, and Judge Foley suspended half of it, so Mr. Butler will serve three months, probably on work release. He is to report to jail at 6 p.m. next Tuesday. Also on Tuesday, Nisheen Stephens, 24, of Maryland, pleaded guilty to obtaining goods by false pretenses. According to Major Rick MacWelch of the Sheriff’s Office, Mr. Stephens had purchased a Sharpei dog from Yvla Lindgren of Spenryville and gave her several bad checks to pay for the dog. The matter has been cleared up now, but Mr. Stephens was fined $500. Judge Foley gave him six-months suspended. ► Board From Page A-l problems do not affect this county. He advised the Board he had already made the report to the DEQ and will draft a letter about the report made. He also informed the Board that the Extension Agent position vacated by Helen Smith will not be funded through June of ‘97, but the budget shows the position will be there next year. Board Chairman Hubert S. Gilkey accepted the position to work with the Mobile Home Effort with Fauquier County. A member of the Planning Commission will also be needed to sit on that board. Mr. McCarthy was appipnted to the Rappahannock Project Steering Committee and Supervisor Ron Frazier was elected an alternate to the PD9 Executive Committee. The Board approved a motion to allow former county employees who retire to participate in Medicare Complimentary Coverage. It is a benefit to former employees and costs the county nothing. The accounts were approved and Mr. McCarthy was formally thanked for all his hard work. ► Fire From Page A-l fire cannot come so close and catch the house on fire. Also important is a good wide driveway so that the firetrucks can get to the house. He also suggests keeping at least SO feet of area around the house cleared of debris. Right after the crews left the Amissville fire, they were called to a field fire on Route 630 in Huntly which had been caused by downed power lines catching the brush' on fire. The fire was near the house of Laura and Neil Patton. Luckily they were home, otherwise she felt that the fire could have burned all the way up the mountain. Around 2:30, Mr. Patton stepped outside the house and smelled the smoke and looked over the ridges to the east and noticed flames. Their electricity was out, due to high winds, so they hooked up four garden hoses and began to spray water around the house to keep it away from there. Their phone was also dead, but they had a cell phone and called 911. Firefighters from the Amissville fire responded along with Chester Gap. “Everyone was so kind and so nice,” said Mrs. Patton. She was also impressed with the quick response. ^ 7 After th$ fire was gut and eve^- 4 one left, a worker came to reconnect the electric lines and noticed thatahefire had started again. Mrs. Patton said the flames were IS to, 20 feet high, and had apparently rekindled from fire that had started in between poison ivy vines and tree trunks. The firefighters returned and stayed until about 7 p.m. to extinguish the fire. w neros From Page A-l Debbie went inside and called 911. When she came out she found George Woodard and John Anderson had also stopped to help. They managed to attached chains to the burning Jeep and looped the other end to a pick up truck. They then dragged the Jeep about 40 feet away from the house so it would not catch fire. A unit from Rappahannock Volunteer Fire Department arrived but they had been fighting field fires and found they were out of water in the linker. They filled up with water from Debbie’s pond, but that took about 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, Debbie’s Good Samaritans were jpined by another, Peggy Woodward, who called Amissville Fire Department. But, the small band of heroes had managed to put the fire out with Debbie’s garden hose. “It was about through burning by that time I think,” Debbie said. “It probably lasted about 30 minutes.” “These guys are three regular guys who did an extraordinary thing. They’re real heroes. They risked their lives to help. They were extremely, extremely brave,” Debbie said. The fire department applied more water (from the freshly-filled tanker) all around the house and yard where the Jeep had been parked. They hosed down everything to make sure nothing caught fire again. But, it was the three men who really saved the day this time. They prevented a disaster in the making. “If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t have a house and my animals would have been killed,” Debbie said. “The wind was blowing that day and I’m sure I would have lost my house and animals.” Debbie said the insurance company is investigating the cause of the fire and thinks it may have been due to the carburetor, which she had had fixed a week prior to the fire.

• Community News • Obituaries Rappahannock News CountrySide • Real Estate • Classifieds WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9,1997 Rappahannock Students Have a Real Field Day in Madison t > By JAN LAVALLEY RappakMBock Nn*. Staff Writer The day dawned rainy and overcast, but quickly cleared to sunny skies over Madison County. No matter, die annual Seventh Grade Conservation Reid Day at Lightbum Farms would be a go — rain or shine. Luckily for all, since the event is held outside, it was shine. - The event is sponsored by the Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District for the purpose of educating young people about preserving our natural resources said CSWCD director Rob Lightbum, who generously provides a place for the event every year. r “The issues they leant here parallel die Envirothon, which is for high school students and which is held the day after the field day,” said Mr. Lightbum. The Envirothon is a competition at the high school level and this year the CSWCD has two counties which will compete, Madison and Greene. The other counties in the district are Rappahannock, Culpeper and Orange. “This event allows die younger kids td -have initial contact at the seventh grade level and become more involved is 'they grow,” Mr. Lightbum said. “In high school they can get into it on a yearround level through science and agriculture classes.” The students rotate through a series Of five stations — aquatics, forestry, sods, wildlife, and environmental issues in groups of IS each. Each station was 40 minutes in length and each had two instructors who managed to squeeze in a mountain of information to each gttiup. Rappahannock sent 10 students, the maximum allowed for each ^school. They were: Brian North, Zach Ashby, Roger Cochran, Tony Payne, Holly Long, David Massie, Phillip Thomas, Shannon Mullin, Betsy Welk and Amanda Weakly. They were accompanied by Amy Gubler, Rappahannock’s teacher for talented and gifted children. The students were chosen to attend by their science teachers and had to also be interested in science and be able students, Ms. Gubler said. Rappahannock, Orange, Culpeper and Greene sent students to the event this year. “You’re here because at your school they felt each of you had an interest in the environment,” Mr. Lightbum said as he addressed the students. “You’ll get to experience and participate in each area. You can share the information you’ve learned. Take this opportunity to observe everything and listen well so you can absorb what you are learning.” The classes were designed to be informational and had participation segments where the students learned through doing, such as the “Oh Deer” game in the wildlife class. The students portrayed either a deer, water, food or shelter. The deer had to seek the other three and identify them by signs each made with their hands. The game got really interesting when hunters were introduced into the equation and they could quickly see the effect of outside forces on animal populations. Another class, aquatics, had the students down in the stream collecting specimens of organisms with a seine and then putting them in containers to study. By observing and analyzing the results — the number and type of organisms, multiplied by the tolerance level of the organisms, and using an index — the SWCD c£ui tell what the water quality is. The students all agreed the programs were very interesting and informational. Instructors for the event were: Jay Gilliam of the Issac Walton League and Dawn Shank of the SWCD for aquatics; Jim Byrne of CSWCD and Steve Luca of the Resource Management Service for forestry; Brad Jarvis and Chad Barnett, Extension Agents for Madison for environmental issues; Frances Smith, of CSWCD, Manuel Ayala, of CSWCD, Nancy Grimes and John Jeffries, of the Natural Resource Conservation Service, and Jim Sawyer, also of NRCS, for soils; and Dan Lovelace of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for wildlife. These able and knowledgeable instructors were assisted by parents, volunteers and teachers. Tony Payne studies a bottled and preserved Hellgammite, up close and personal. From left, Matthew Eakin, Culpeper, David Massie and Tony Payne, of Rappahannock, fend Mrs. Smith, a volunteer, listen as Dawn Shank, a watershed education manager with the SWCD, explains about the organisms they found in the stream at Lightbum Farm. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jan LaValley David Massie, left, of Rappahannock, is having no part of picking up the Hellgammite, or Dobsonfly, that Matthew Eakin, of Culpeper Middle School is holding out to him. Behind the Curtain By WENDY WEINBERG Rappahannock New* Contributing Writer This is the first of a series of monthly columns from the Theatre at Washington, Va. The focus of the series will be on various aspects of the Theatre’s place in the community as well as on upcoming performances. The Theatre was built about 1948 and for many years served principally as a movie house. But even then some live programs — such as music from the Grand Old Opry — were brought in. Those were the days when Hollywood was able to ensure packed audiences for its movies night after night, and this was true in Little Washington, as it was throughout the country. With the help of readers who § recall the Theatre in those early. - day*, a later column will be devoted . entirely to its role in the community at that time. Movies are still shown at the Theatre. The Rappahannock Association for Arts and the . Community regularly presents a “Third Friday of the Month film series.” On the 25th of this month the film will be the satirical British comedy Cold Comfort Farm. The usual size of the audience for films is about one third what it was in the 1950s. But the quality of the films RAAC presents is exceptional. RAAC had booked die film The English Patient, to be shown at the Theatre on May 16, long before it received the Academy Award for best film, the entire film series is one of many examples of RAAC’s enrichment of the cultural life of Rappahannock County. As is the case nowadays with die movies, live drama and musical performances are also usually presented for just a single night at the Theatre. Partly this reflects the effects of development of the home entertainment industry — TV, video, and musical recordings — which have made it more of a challenge everywhere to attract a large audience for live performances. But there is an additional reason in the case of the Theatre's presentations. Many of the actors who appear at the Theatre do not live in this area and are not able to stop in Little Washington more than a day. Wayne Clawson, who brings his one man show The Shooting of Dm McGrew to the Theatre on April 19 comes specially from North Carolina for this performance. The following week, on the 26th. in a staged reading of the Broadway play Dear Liar, Michael Joyce plays George Bernard Shaw, the great Irish playwright, and Ann Russell plays Mrs. Patrick Campbell, the witty and eccentric actress for whom Shaw wrote the part of Eliza in Pygmalion. Though both actors now live in Virginia, Russell’s departure for the West * Coast is imminent Actors must travel, an so mast musicians. Last month, classical guitarist David Richter include the Theatre as one stop during his U.S. tour from Italy. Some of the Smithsonian Chamber Players who ' played at tire Theatre earlier this month live in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and others came from across the country. The pianist Lambert Orkis and : cellist Kenneth Slowik, who play music of Bach, Beethoven and Schubert in the final concert of the current Smithsonian at Little | Washington series on April 27, both travel the globe giving concerts. Scheduling just one concert in the • lives of busy professionals is a complex matter. Each of these three remaining live programs this month will be fol- p\ lowed by a “green room” reception so that members of the audience can meet the performers and each other for light refreshments and discussion. And that’s an opportunity ; which TV, videos and compact discs .1 cannot match! Anyone wishing to contract the Theatre at Washington may do so by phoning 675-1253, or by e-mailing toTheatreVA@aol.com. RAAC Bringing Jazz Legend To Perform •i* j fn Rappahannock I Jazz legend Keter Betts, who toured for over 25 years with singer Ella Fitzgerald and other jazz greats, will be performing at the Rappahannock County High School 6n‘Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m. The world renowned bassist and his jazz quartet are starring in a special concert sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community. In addition to touring countries abound the world, Betts has a track fecord of 25 years experience in enlightening and introducing stu■ dents to the musical world of jazz. | '' He has devoted much time and energy to educational programs hieluding conducting musical performances for Wolf Trap’s Headstart i program and the Washington Performing Arts Society’s school { - programs. He also gives lessons to j Washington, D.C. area musicians. Betts, 68, who has been a resident of the Washington, D.C. area ' Since 1953, performed with Ella Fitzgerald longer than anyone-from 1968 until her final performances in ; 1993. In describing what Ella Fitzgerald was like, Betts once was ' quoted as saying this about her: “A * real true artist I like a projector. The more voltage—not wattage, wattage is loudness—but the more voltage in the projector, the more radiant that ■« will show on the screen, and the audience is the screen. That’s what she did.” “From what I’ve seen in 20 some odd years, wherever we’d go, behind the Iron Curtain and to places where they don’t speak English, they loved her everywhere. She was that kind of projector, emitting this force of electricity.” In addition, Betts toured with other such artists as Dinah Washington, Benny Goodman, Charlie Byrd, Joe Williams and Louie Bellson. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for students. Elementary school students are free with a paying adult. Tickets may be reserved by calling RAAC at 675-3193 or may be purchased at the following Virginia locations: Mountainside Market, Sperryville; Culpeper Music Center, Main Street, Culpeper; Royal Oak Bookstore, Front Royal and New Leaf Books, Warrenton. Ki Theatre Presents Photo Courtesy of Sallie Morgan Diana Pehrson Day will portray writer Gertrude Stein in the performance of ‘Yes is What You Want’ to be held at Ki Theatre on Saturday, April 12 at 8 pan. Tickets are $8. Fourth Annual Open Theatre Being Planned An exuberant 15-person dance troupe, two decadent 19th century poets, Mark Twain at his most cynically funny, a singer-guitar duo, and the dithering Mr. Medly will provide an evening of rousing entertainment on Ki Theatre’s stage for its fourth annual “Open Theatre,” Saturday, April 26 at 8 p.m. By now, “Open Theatre” has become an eagerly-anticipated old friend to local audiences, the springtime’s exciting community show where our friends and neighbors show off their greatest talents. This year’s program, jointly sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC) and Ki Theatre, will feature five all-new acts. Choreographer-dancer Kim Doyle has created a new dance, “Daily News Karma,” which she will perform along with her large troupe of dancers including Tessa Adams, Eliza Coon, Emily Crabtree, Summer Craig, Adam Disbrow, David Disbrow, Mia Grisham, Nikki Kvames, Sarah Langele, Kara Levick, She-la Maroon, Barbara Martin, Deuce Shotton, Ivan Ussach and Beth Wellemeyer. Ms. Doyle will also be using masks designed by Peg Schadler. Howard Coon and Adam Haase perform an intense scene from the new play, “Black Moon,” about the tortured relationship between the 19th century French poets, Paul Verlaine and Arthur Rimbaud. The playwright. Bill Rodenberg, who lives in nearby Delaplane, has been published in the Fauquier Journal of Poetry. Norman Getsinger will appear on Ki’s stage as that greatest of all storytellers, Mark Twain. He appeared in that role last February at Ki’s “Soup and Soul” series but will come armed with a total new set of witty and hilarious stories. Local audiences have previously seen Mr. Getsinger as one of the three kings in Ki’s annual Christmas play, “The Kings Play,” as well as an innkeeper in last Christmas’s “The Shepherds Play.” ! Mike Garcia returns with a; sequel to his last year’s highly amusing character, Mr. Medly. And twa delightful young people, Alison' Lofton and Andrew VanHom, perform songs together. Andrew was last seen at Ki Theatre in “The Neighbors” and Alison as Ki’s most angelic Angel ever in “The Shepherds Play.” Tickets are $8 and are available at Mountainside Market in Sperryville, or at the door the night of the performance. Reservations may also be made by calling 675-1616. Ki Theatre is located on Gay Street in Washington, Va.

Revival Services Set Revival services will be held Sunday, April 13 through Friday, April 18 at Chester Gap Baptist Church. Sunday morning services will be at 11 a.m. and evening services will be held at 7 p.m. Following Sunday morning services, lunch will be served. Evangelist Bob Davis of Concord, Va. will be guest speaker. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. kirst Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a. m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Sunday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Choir Practice 7 p.m. Community Youth 6-8 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Clarence M. Trinkle, Rector Masses: On Sundays, 10 a.m. On Holy Days of Obligation, 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. On Weekdays, 8 a.m. Saturday Vigil Mass recessed for winter — to resume in spring Faith Singers at Shiloh The Faith Singers of Rappahannock County are sponsoring Gospel Fest ‘97 on Saturday, May 3 beginning at 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Woodville, Rev. George O. Dean, Pastor. The special guest for the afternoon will be Elder Joe Jackson, Washington, D.C., singing “Still have Joy” and other favorites. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy this afternoon of fellowship and worship. For more information or directions to the church, contact Rev. Anna Allsberry 675-1243, Charlotte A. Johnson 987-3340, Alfreda Dean 636-6088 or Nan Butler Roberts 3999815. 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. Washington Baptists Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. •* Community Youth Group 4-6 p.m. f Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. * F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Fanner Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Choir Practice and Prayer 7:30 p.m. Every 5th Sunday: Praise Service 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist h8 a.m. Morning Prayer H 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 11 a.m. Wednesday: Life of Parish Dinner and Program 6:15-8 p.m. Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 13 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m„ Sperry ville at 11:15 a.m., with communion and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorfo is pastor and invites the public. Mark Lee Jenkins and Hollyann Elizabeth Gangel H. Gangel To Wed Mark Lee Jenkins Dr. and Mrs. David M. Gangel of Washington are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hollyann Elizabeth Gangel, to Mr. Mark Lee Jenkins. Mark is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. (Pete) Jenkins of Flint Hill. He is currently enrolled in Mary Washington College, and is majoring in Pre-Med. Holly will be attending James Madison University in the fall. The couple will be united in marriage on June 15, 1997 at Washington Baptist Church. Flint Hill Rsidents Entertain Linnie Cummings and Dottie. Cummings returned on Friday after a vacation of a couple weeks visiting relatives in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Bryant and Holly Welch and girls, Emily and Katie spent Easter with her mother, Betty Holbik at Fairfax. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hickerson of Amissville and daughter, Maria Hickerson and friend, were Saturday visitors of Mary Hickerson, Larry Clark of Front Royal was a Saturday visitor of Mrs. Hickerson. Mark and Diane -Graves of Summerduck and Edith Graves of Fredericksburg were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Visiting on Saturday were Clyde Lillard, Mabel Lillard and Tom Lillard of Madison. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg were Wednesday guests of her parents. Emily and Katie Welch were Saturday guests of Ron and Susie Walsh at Herndon. Bryant and Holly Welch attended at concert at the U.S. Air Arena in Largo, Md. on Saturday. Mrs. Michael Dunn and twin By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 daughter, Ann and Erin of Mineral were Sunday luncheon guests of her grandmother, Barbara Gentry. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, April 13 at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Leigh Gomez and children, Emily and Michael of Virginia Beach spent Friday to Sunday with her grandmother, Christine Vest and among other relatives and friends in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Welch and girls, Emily and Katie attended the Ringling Brothers Circus at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. recently. Wedding Excites Town of Washington Sunday afternoon was an exciting event in town at the Inn where Andrea Mitchell and Alan Greenspan of Washington, D.C. were married. My husband and I drove out and parked across from the Inn and saw the Greenspans, John Warner and Mr. and Mrs. Colin Powell when they came out after the wedding. Saturday Ms. Betty Menefee of Manassas and her mother, Mrs. Frances Eubank had lunch at the China Jade Restaurant in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. John Eubank of Sperryville and Mrs. Frances Eubank had lunch at Country Cookin Restaurant in Warrenton on Sunday. Best wishes to Troy and Patsy Baker who have an 18th wedding anniversary on Monday, April 14. On Thursday, March 27 the Rappahannock Area Girl Scouts of the V.S.G.S.C. enjoyed an evening of ice skating in Charlottesville, 35 girls and 20 adult leaders and mothers attended. The scouts also went roller-skating at Max’s Roller Rink in Front Royal on Saturday, April 5. Everyone had a great time. Our sympathy to Jim and Carol Marangoni of Castleton upon the death of her cousin, Gene Fleece. Our condolences to Mrs. Mazie Clark and family upon the death of her husband, J\mos. Mrs. D.C. Welling of Fairfax Station spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and together they visited Mrs. Moffett’s brother, Edward Nelson Buxton at the President Madison Inn in Orange. On Sunday, April 6 Amanda Rae Brown and Bobbie Jolene Brown were baptized into Christ at the Washington Baptist Church by Rev. Phil Bailey. Following church services their r parents Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown had a reception at their home with the following friends and relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bass and Ms. Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samanatha and Robert of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton, Victoria Hudson of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty of Front Royal, Rusty Smoot, Ms. Ginger Estes and Jessie, Mrs. Ruth Clark and Rev. Phil Bailey. Visitors during the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mrs. Gilmore Van Poole of Arlington and Washington Tom Taylor of Sperry ville, Charles Clark of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown of Woodville. Please mark your calendar and keep in mind about our Spring Event' at the Washington Baptist Church on Saturday, April 26. All proceeds from this event will go toward the building fund. We are in need of items for Grandma’s Attic if you need help in getting items to the church for this event call Ruth Clark 675-3608 and we will assist you. Have a good week! Pageant Fundraiser Set The annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant sponsored by the Sperry ville 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 987-3354 or Stacey at 987-8636 for more information. Sympathy is extended to the Lewis family upon the passing of John H. Lewis on Monday, April 7. Sperryville business owners are reminded of a meeting at Country Home Antiques at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. Any business owner wishing to join the group may do so and are urged to attend. Miss Elizabeth Welch of Flint Hill was a Sunday afternoon guest T; of Miss Tiffany Wayland at the * home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ~ Billy Wayland. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle DuBois of Belpre, Ohio were recent guests in , the Wayland home. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Toothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Fri. & Sat. 7a.m. - 9:00p.m. Sun. to Thurs. 7a.m.-8:3(5 p.m. 540-743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. 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Each raindrop tells of His refreshment of the human spirit This week, visit your chosen House of worship. Raise your voice in praise and bow your head in prayer and meditation as you give thanks unto the Lord for the beauty of the earth. Scriptures Selected by The A-nencan Bible Society Copyright 1997. Ke<star Williams Newspaper Services P O Box 8005. ChartotlMviM# VA 22906 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks - Seafood - Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper 540-825-1037 Jimmie's Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts. 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper 540/825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt. 29 South - 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Stoak House 540-823-3888/ Culpeper i % 4 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these 31 dvertisers and the Rappahannock News

Awards Tea Contest Winners At the Awards Tea on March 9 at the Precious Blood Catholic Church in Culpeper, the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, awarded to David Massie of the seventh grade at the Rappahannock County Elementary School, the Bronze Medal for the seventh grade contest of the DAR American History Essay Contest. He is shown here with, from left to right, Mrs. Irvin R. Kilby, Chapter Regent, his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fletcher Massie and Mrs. John Marshall Cheatwood, Chairman of the American History Month Committee. At the Awards Tea on March 9 at the Precious Blood Catholic Church in Culpeper, the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, awarded to Alexandra vanBuren of the eighth grade at the Wakefield Country Day School, the Bronze Medal for the eighth grade contest of the DAR American History Essay Contest. She is shown here with, from left to right, Mrs. John Marshall Cheatwood, Chairman of the American History Month Committee, Alexandra, Mrs. vanBuren with Elizabeth in front of her, Mr. vanBuren, with Mrs. Pierce, grandmother in front of him, Mrs. Paula Beazley (aunt), her grandfather Mr. Pierce and Mrs. Irvin R. Kilby, Chapter Regent. At the Awards Tea on March 9 at the Precious Blood Catholic Church in Culpeper, the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, awarded to Laura Vivenne Cowherd, a senior at Wakefield Country Day School, the DAR Good Citizen Award. She was chosen for this honor by the faculty and members of her senior class. She is shown here with, from left to right, Mrs. Thomas L. Eastham, Chairman of the Good Citizen Award Committee, Colby Cowherd, her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Cowherd, Laura, and Mrs. Irvin R. Kilby, Chapter Regent. n RCES student, Jeremy Graves, was awarded the Bronze medal for the sixth grade in the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter NSDAR, essay contest. The subject of Jeremy’s essay was ‘The California Trail.’ Jeremy is pictured here with Mrs. John Marshall Cheatwood. Photos Courtesy of Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution --—-----I Fire Department Seeks Auction Items It’s not too early to remind our area people of the upcoming benefit auction for the Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company which will take place on May 17. So when doing spring cleaning remember they will accept donations of any good furniture, yard implements, household items and antiques. Proceeds of the auction are going towards construction of their new facility on Route 29, South. Miss Amanda Sims spent her Easter break from school visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Hawkins. Mr. Joe Peregory and son Joseph along with other boy scouts and parents spent the weekend at a scouting outing. Our prayers are with Mrs. Frank Duncan for her continued improvement following her recent surgery. Pastor and Mrs. L.D. Savage and the seniors of Massanova Academy left Monday for a weeks trip to Tennessee. Miss Ashleigh Cannon spent several days last week at Graves Mountain Lodge. \ The Windmore Writers will meet with the American Association of University Women at the Precious Blood Catholic Church on Saturday, April 12 from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. for their book and author luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and son, Christopher accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Wednesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Holtzman Frazier in Fredericksburg. It's A Boy Chuck and Cathy Stephenson of Culpeper are proud to announce the birth of their son, Samuel David “Sam,” bom Sunday, March 16 at Fauquier Hospital in WarrentoH. The proud grandparents are George and Eva Stephenson of Sperryville, Bill and Betty Simms of Culpeper and honorary grandparents are Dan and Jean Cantner of Culpeper. The elated aunt is Peggy Stephenson of Sperryville. BOSTON By MARIE RATIONS .987*8802 Mrs. Atkins was an overnight guest of the Ray Frazier’s, and Friday overnight and Saturday guest of her niece, Miss Brenda Frazier and mothir in Culpeper. Friday Mrs. Gregg Heflin and :hildren, Michael, Crystal and Jacob and Mrs. Janet Peregory and Jennifer motored to Vint Hill where the children enjoyed a time of swimming. Saturday Mrs. Robin Grigsby and Chrissy, Mrs. Joe Peregory and Jennifer and Kendra Hitt enjoyed a time of skating at Mac’s Roller Rink md later shopped in Winchester. We’d like to add the name of Mrs. Rosie Wharton to our prayer list as she is not well at this time. Salem Fire Department will hold heir bingo Thursday with doors opening at 5 p.m. On Saturday at 3 p.m. Castleton Fire Department will hold their shootng match. These events are for sup port of the companies. Michelle Switzer, Kylene Wolf and Kriesten Kerr accompanied by Angela Atkins of Sperryville toured Virginia Tech in Blacksburg several days last week. Several of the young ladies plan to attend college there this fall. The next meeting of the Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be held at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. Birthday wishes go out to my niece, Mrs. Patty McGowna Knick who will celebrate her day Sunday. Condolences are extended to Mr. Marlor, our Boston Postmaster, upon the loss of his father, Mr. Alvin Leroy Marlor of Mitchells who passed away Friday. ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper 825-1037 ABERDEEN BARKS ; 1 .• Wednesday Night Prime Rib $11.95 Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, /h <g Potato & Onion Rings Jp XU« VALLEY INTERNAL MEDICINE James G. Dale, D.O. Board Certified Internal Medicine Office Hows Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Same Day Appointments Monday through Thursday Children of all ages seen Office Location Valley Internal Medicine 50 Memorial Drive Suite C Luray,VA 22835 Phone 540-743-6558 D. Brooke Miller, M.D. Board Certified Family Medicine Upcoming Events 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. 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. Business Owners To Meet Business owners in the Sperryville area are invited to attend a meeting at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 20 at Country Home Antiques. All are welcome to attend. For additional information call John Jenkins, 825-1234. PTO Meeting Scheduled There will be a meeting of the Rappahannock County Elementary School PTO at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 10 in the RCES library. The purchase of new playground equipment, Earth Day Celebration and poster contest and the bicycle raffle will be on the agenda. Education Advocacy Group to Meet The First Thursday Education Support Group invites community members to it’s next meeting Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Extension Office on Gay Street in the Washington Arts Building. Guest speaker Jack Raines, Principal of RCHS will report on RCHS’s successes and challenges. Discussion will follow. For information call 675-1461. Youth Bands To Perform The second annual Earthfest conceit to celebrate Earth Day ‘97 will be held at C.M. Crockett Park’s ampitheatre on Saturday, April 19, from noon to 7 p.m. Eleven local youth bands will perform. The $3 admission will benefit construction of the new nature center at the park. 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 available. To order or for additional information call Sharon at 987-8857 or Doris at 937-5224. RCHS Boosters To Meet The Rappahannock County High School Boosters monthly meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14 in the high school library. Items to be discussed will include upcoming elections and scholarships. For more information call Skip Arnold at 937-5178. Fodderstack Race Set On Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. the 19th annual Fodderstack 10-K Race will be held in Rappahannock County. Sponsored by the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority, the race starts in the Village of Flint Hill and passes over the lovely scenery and rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, finishing in historic Washington. Pre-registration fees are $14 by mail, postmarked by April 19. Post-registration will be $17 no later than 9:30 a.m. the morning of the race. Fees will be payable at the starting point. For more information, contact 6753342 during normal business hours. 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. Productions at Ki Theatre What would you hear if you could put Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, Gertrude Stein and Tennessee Williams together in the same room? On Saturday, April 12 at Ki Theatre, local actress Dinah Pehrson Day, director Fran Sackett and the 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 Want: A Legacy of Literary Genius.’ The performance will be at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased at Mountainside Market, or may be reserved by calling 675-1616. RCES PTO Bicycle Raffle The Rappahannock County Elementary School PTO is holding a raffle to benefwthe 7th grade trip to Williamsburg. The prizes are one Girl’s 24” 10-Speed Mountain Style Bicycle and one Boy’s 24” 10-Speed Mountain Style Bicycle. Tickets cost $1 each or $20 for 25 tickets. The PTO reserves the right to exchange the prizes if one or both of the bicycles are unsuitable. Tickets are available in the school office. The drawing will be held April 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the RCES office. You need not be present to win. Please call the school at 987-8259 or PTO President Cecelia Dennis at 547-3476 with questions. Casino Royale Planned Wakefield Parents Association presents Casino Royale on Saturday, April 26, Wakefield School Gymnasium, The Plains. At 7:30 p.m. gaming tables open, at 10:30 p.m. drawings for prizes. Fabulous prizes, celebrity M.C. For more information, call 253-5393. Queen Contestant Sought The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments are currently seeking queen contestants for their annual carnival. Anyone with interest should contact Connie Huff-Harris at 675-3389. Beginners Glass Class Set DeDanann Glassworks, formerly Sundance Stained Glass is offering a beginners class in sandblast etching on glass. No experience in glass is necessary. Class is April 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, price is $35, all materials included. Call Patti Brennan at 987-8615 for more information. Spring Event Planned The Washington Baptist Church Spring Event will be held Saturday, April 26. Thefe will be a Silent Auction, plants, baked goods, sandwiches, drinks and Grandma’s Attic. 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.

Asparagus Arrives — Favorite Springtime Vegetable * Asparagus is said to be an all time favorite spring vegetable. It is not the fruit of the asparagus which is eaten, but the young shoots, which are cut soon after they appear above the ground. These are boiled and eaten, either hot with a cream or butter sauce, or may be served cold as a salad. Asparagus has a large water content and therefore, doesn’t have as much nutrition value as many other vegetables. Its delicate flavor makes a valuable addition to meals when many other green vegetables are not available. The first asparagus of the season appeared several weeks ago in the stores and I bought some to use in a stir- fry. My four year old daughter replied, “Mom I don’t like these green beans.” After explaining the difference, I cannot say she ate it with the greatest pleasure but she managed to finish her small serving- ingAsparagus plants should be allowed to grow three years from the seed before they are cut, after that, for 10 to 12 years, they will continue to produce an annual supply. Most of the Recipe Corner r By Barbara Wayland time, the beds need to be protected from frost by placing straw or hay to protect it from the winter weather. When purchasing asparagus, they should be firm, taut, fleshy and with not a hint of woodiness, and the tips closed tightly. The ideal way to cook asparagus is in a tall pot, so that it stands upright, allowing the stalks to boil in water while the tips are steamed. Normally, you can boil for 10 to 15 minutes for JSL. (3ft£ 1 ) ^(S&te (^frwibed f Chef Franco & Marcella & their staff are celebrating & would like to thank all our patrons for a successful year. Enjoy a special treat this weekend at... tyeolino ^idora/tfe ^/falia/w 181N. Loudoun Street • Winchester, VA (540) 667-8006 II spears or until tender. Add butter or a sauce of your choice. Other than simply cooking asparagus for a side dish I only have two recipes that I use from time to time. Asparagus Dijon 1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears 1/3 cup whipping cream 1 hard-cooked egg, finely chopped 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 green onion, sliced 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard Snap off and discard woody bases from fresh asparagus. Cook, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or till crisp-tender. Drain; keep warm. For sauce, in a mixing bowl beat whipping cream just till stiff peaks form. Fold in chopped egg, mayonnaise or salad dressing, onion, and mustard. Spoon sauce atop asparagus. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings. Beef-Asparagus Salad A great way to use leftover beef. 1/3 cup olive oil or salad oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 12 ounces sliced cooked beef cut into thin strips (about 2 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup chopped onion 3/4 pound asparagus spears Leaf lettuce 4 small tomatoes, sliced 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms Basil mayonnaise (see recipe below) For marinade, in a screw-top jar combine oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and lemon-pepper seasoning. Cover and shake well. In a mixing bowl combine beef and onion. Add marinade. Toss lightly to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook asparagus in boiling salted water for 10 to 15 minutes or till nearly tender. Drain asparagus. Rinse with cold water. Let stand, covered with cold water. Drain beef and onion reserving 3 tablespoons of the marinade for Basil Mayonnaise. For salads, line four salad plates with lettuce. Cut the tomato slices in half. Around the outer edge of each plate, alter nately arrange one-fourth of the tomatoes and one-fourth on the cucumber, overlapping as necessary. (Place the rounded edges of . tomatoes toward the outer edges of S' the plates, forming petallike .... shapes). Then, using one-fourth of , the mushrooms, arrange a ring . inside the cucumber-tomato ring, -r Drain asparagus spears. V Arrange one-fourth of the aspara- , gus and one-fourth of the beef mixture in the center of each plate. Serve with i Basil Mayonnaise. Makes 4 main-dish servings. j Basil Mayonnaise: Mix together 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing, . 3 tablespoons reserved marinade, and 1 tablespoon snipped fresh bail or 1 ; teaspoon dried basil, crushed. v; ■j I Colonial Dames Hear Historian By SARAH CALVERT HITT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer When the Thomas, Lord Culpeper Chapter, Colonial Dames XI1 Century met April 2 at Fauquier Country club, the speaker was an eighth generation native of Fauquier. Robert Sinclair focused his talk around the economic development of the area. Mr. Sinclair, who is President of the Fauquier Heritage Society had been a Principal in Fauquier and after retirement has been following his first love—history. Right now her has gone back to teaching, teaching history to teen agers. He told us that he really enjoys what he is doing and that his wife enjoys the fact that he has a captive audience—the teenage students—who help siphon off his enthusiasm for the subject. What lucky students! His audience at the meeting was not a group of teen agers, but ladies from Rappahannock, Madison, Orange, Culpeper and Fauquier Counties. All of his audience shared ancestry as far back as his—the seventeen century—and shared his interest in the past. But back to his topic. First, he explained that the Heritage Society differed from the Historical Society in that the Heritage Society did research mostly and the Historical Society Preserved Relics and established museums and Archives. He stressed the fact that his grandmother gave him the appreciation for History and his Heritage. He recalled that from the age of 10 that she took him on Sunday afternoon rides and told stories—he recalled being a “captive audience” then and getting really tired of hearing the same stories over and over. But today he knows that her interest in him and his own heritage has directed his entire life, and he remembers her with the greatest gratitude. Now for some of the historical facts. The county boundaries have : ; I WhenYouCallWarrentonFromWashington,AreAHYourConversationsThisHurried? Hen's when It gets easier."* Sign up for Frequent Caller or Unlimited Caller and take your time. 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For more infonnation or to sign up for Frequent or Unlimited Caller, contact your local business office or call 1-800-535-0189. # Dot not tncluda monthly local sarvtca charga ©Copyright 1997 Sprint Corporation. changed and Fauquier was separated from Prince William. The English, Scottish, Welsh and Germans were among the first folks that came. Actually, they hoped to find gold as the Spanish had. But when they was not the case they first settled for tobacco raising—they learned about that from the Indians. Another profitable crop was sassafras. Canals popped up everywhere, as products had to get to the ports to the ships. So communities grew up around the ports—Falmouth, Alexandria. The tobacco industry, which the King of England called “the infernal weed” gave way to the growing of small grains, especially wheat. The area managed very well until the War Between the States, when Sheridan’s Army was ordered to destroy everything and bum even the crops as an army could not survive without food. The area was devastated. But a surprising situation occurred—at least surprising to the audience—what really gave a boost to the community was the red fox, yes the red fox. Folks in Orange County, New York, enjoyed fox hunting. They found out that Virginia winters were not too cold for fox hunting, so they came down in the winter to enjoy the , -, sport. The Virginia land owners found their way out of devastation by providing dairy products and other foods for the northern sportsman. Then the " northerners found that the southerners , were willing and ready to even sell the land and the northerners decided to , come south all year long. So the red fox has its place in the history of ) reconstruction! .. ‘ One could really sense the value of folks like Bob Sinclair who could pass on history and inspire youth of today to not only cherish the pass but inspire them to do as well. The May meeting of the Chapter is a visit to Hillwood, the home and gar- C dens of Maijorie Merriweather Post and to the Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. This is the bus trip that includes Hillwood entrance fee $10, contribu- , tion fox Textile Museum, box lunch I • and beverages en route. The date is Vi May 7. The bus leaves the J.C. Penny V i parking lot in Culpeper at 7:50 and Warrenton Commuter parking lot, 29 and 605 and 8:30 returning at 4:45 Warrenton and 5:30 Culpeper. The ,V‘ public is invited to join the group. Por reservations and any further information contact Betsy Hostrop " 1 347-3263. f * Food Safety Workshop Set J,: By CHRISTINE KASTAN Extension Agent Volunteers at banquets, community festivals or church suppers often just rely on the cooking skills they use at home to prepare food for several hundred people. That’s not such a good idea. Professional chefs know the secrets for safety cooking foods in large quantities. Now non-professionals can know them, too. A six hour workshop is planned for Tuesday and Thursday evening, April 15 and 17 or all day Saturday, April 26 for “Occasional Quantity Cooks,” the people who occasionally volunteer at events where food is cooked or served to a crowd. The program will be taught by Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Health. Participants completing the course may be able to get a seasonal permit and have the required on-site inspection waived. “It’s unsettling to think about, but so many things can happen when you’re feeding a large number of peo I pie,” said Christine Kastan, Extension Agent. “You can’t just use the techniques you use at home to cook and serve large amounts of food.” Food-borne illness strikes Americans more than 12 million times each year. More than three-quarters of the outbreaks are blamed on food eaten outside the home. While such illness can be as mild as a stomach ache, it can be much more serious and sometimes fatal. Children and elderly are among those who are most at risk. The evening workshop will be held at the G.W. Carver Piedmont Technical Center, Route 15, ten miles north or Orange from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $10 for the notebook. The Saturday workshop will be held at the Fauquier Extension office, 24 Pelham Street, Warrenton from 8;30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for the notebook and a $2 registration fee. Only one notebook fee is required per organization and more than one person from an organization can participate. For more information or to sign up, call Christine Kastan, Extension Agent at 675-3619. ■ r-V . 1*. O School Breakfast, Lunch Menus ! * * • * % ■i RCES Monday, April 14: Breakfast: hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, April 15: little smokies/toast or cereaiymilk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, April 16: apple pixie pie or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, April 17: breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, April 18: grilled cheese sandwich or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, April 14: Lunch: chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, onion rings and fruit. TUesday, April 15: turkey sub, french fries, choice of fruit and brownie. Wednesday, April 16: grilled ham and cheese, parsley potatoes and choice of fruit. Thursday, April 17: spaghetti/garr lie bread, garden tossed salad and choice of fruit. Friday, April 18: hot dog on bun, french fries and baked beans or limas. RCHS Monday, April 14: fish filet or fish nugget, scalloped potatoes, choice of fruit and hush puppies or ham and cheese sub, fries and fruit. Tuesday, April 15: barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, jello fruit salad and homemade roll/butter or cheeseburger on bun or bologna and cheese sub. Wednesday, April 16: spaghetti, buttered com, chilled fruit and homemade garlic bread or chicken salad on bun or hot dog on bun and fries. Thursday, April 17: taco’s potato rounds and cherry cobbler/cream or com dog or chicken pattie on bun. Friday, April 18: hot steak and cheese, hash browns and choice of fruit or pepperoni pizza and choice of fruit. 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FamilyCare Health Teleconference Set On Wednesday, April 16, FamilyCare Home Health and Hospice will join 2,000 other organizations across the United States and Canada as a local host for the fourth annual National Bereavement Teleconference sponsored by the Hospice Foundation for America. The program wHl air at 1 p.m. in the conference room of Culpeper Memorial Hospital. “Living with Grief: When Illness is Prolonged,” a live-via-satellite video teleconference, will focus on grief and bereavement issues associated with prolonged illness, including cancer, AIDS and Alzheimer’s Disease. The teleconference is cosponsored by the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC), in cooperation with the American Medical Association, and funded in part by a grant from Project on Death in America. The two-and-one-half hour teleconference will be moderated by Cokie Roberts of ABC News and will include opportunities for viewers to participate during the interactive callin segments. The distinguished panel of experts will include Betty Davies, Ph.D., professor of nursing at the University of British Columbia; Kenneth J. Doka, Ph.D;, Lutheran minister and professor of gerontology at the College of New Rochelle; Dr. William Lamers, Jr., a founding father of the American Hospice Movement, and Therese A. Rando, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and executive director of the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Loss. Last year’s teleconference was attended by over 30 participants in Culpeper. “The teleconference was excellent; panelists were knowledgeable, topics relevant, and the moderator kept everything going smoothly. It was a great opportunity for people from our community — medical staff, school counselors, clergy, funeral directors, and families — to hear valuable information from the nation’s top experts in the field,” stated Janice Miller, one of last year’s participants. “Everyone has been touched by grief associated with prolonged illness,” said Nancy Wells, social worker at FamilyCare Hospice. “We want to do what we can to assist individuals in mourning, as well as physicians and nurses, clergy, social workers and teachers who deal with these issues professionally, so they can respond effectively to survivors in need and take care of themselves as well.” The- Hospice Foundation of America is a non-profit organization established to assist those who cope either personally or professionally with terminal illness and the process of death, grief and bereavement. It is dedicated to providing leadership in the development of hospice care for the terminally ill through education, research and philanthropic programs. For more information or to register, call Nancy Wells, 829-5764. Ball Held at Prince Michel The sixth annual Culpeper Memorial Hospital Charity Ball will be held at Prince Michel Vineyards on May 31. The CMH Charity Ball is a black tie optional event that benefits the Culpeper Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Annual Fund. The purpose of the Annual Fund this year is the Matemal/Child Health Unit at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. “The CMH Charity Ball is known for excellent food and great dance music, and this year will be a fine experience,” said Susan Gloudeman, co-chairman of the elegant evening with Cindy Zaleski. Members of the Charity Ball planning committee are Debbie Clingempeel, Stacie Cornett, j Susan Dods, Sam Found, Pasty Frye, Mary Gayheart, Kim Kirk, Lou Ellen 1 Miller, Cheryl Ross, and Maria Stubbe, Chairmen of the Annual Fund are Rev. Wayne Bernardo and Dr. Thomas Reynolds. “We are most grateful to the sponsors of the Charity Ball: Medimetrix Consulting, Virginia Community Bank, Rochester Corporation, Second Bank and Trust, Central Fidelity National Bank and Found & Sons,” said Bloudeman. The popular First Class Band will perform classic rock and roll music r from the 50s to today for dancing under a tent on the lawn. The silent auction of specialty items will be displayed in the winery. The Charity Ball will showcase Prince Michel’s medal-winning wines and a cocktail buffet of French cuisine by award-winning Chef Alain Lecomte. Opened in 1983 Prince Michel is Virginia’s largest winery and a leader among East Coast producers of European varieties. Constructed in 1986, the winery at Prince Michel is outfitted with state of the art equipment and covers 100 acres. In September, 1992, a fine French restaurant opened at the winery to complement the vineyard. In 1996, the Potomac Chapter of the American Automobile Association conferred a Four Diamond Rating on Prince Michel Restaurant. A native of Le Mans in the Loire Valley, Chef Lecomte specializes in the classic French method of cooking and the contemporary or nouvelle couisine way of arranging and presenting dishes. The Charity Ball begins at 7 p.m., and dance music begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $ 125 for a couple. For tickets or information, please call 829-4307. Amos Clark Mr. Amos Booten Clark, 78, of Washington died April 2, at the Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton. Mr. Clark, was a farmer. Mr. Clark was bom at Washington, the son of the late Rossie Booten and 1 Lillian Eva Pullen Clark. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the 84th Regiment of the US Army. He 1 was a member of die American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife, Mazie Clark; children, Charlotte Clark Jenkins and her husband, Roy of Sperryville, H. “Clark” Clark and his wife, Karie Wratchfoid of Washington, Jean Clark Shaw and her husband, James R. Shaw of Washington, Janice Clark Jenkins and her husband, Robert of Washington and Patricia Clark Baltimore and her husband, Goldie of Front Royal. Also surviving are three sisters, Eva Dodson and Elsie Atkins, both of Sperryville and Virginia Woodward of New Market He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two more great grandchildren are expected very soon. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 5 at 1 p.m. at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Sperryville by Rev. Jon Heddleston and Rev. Ron Wiley. Interment followed at Washington Masonic Cemetery, Washington. . Active pallbearers were Wesley i Jenkins, Bobby Jenkins, Chucky Jenkins, Ricky Shaw, Tony Clark and Mike Atkins. Honorary pallbearers were Kevin Ramey, Bobby Jenkins, Walter Freeman and Otha Gatewood. Arthur Stack Arthur Edward Stack, 93, of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, died peacefully at his daughter’s home near Sperryville on Wednesday, April 2. He was bom March 2, 1904, in Somerville, Massachusetts, the son of Elmer and Ena Dole Stack. A resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, for 55 years, he spent his summers, from age 12, at Stacks Landing, the family camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, at Tuftenboro Neck, near Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Having graduated from Dartmouth College in 1926, Mr. Stack was honored to lead the Commencement Procession, representing his class at his 70th reunion in Hanover, New Hampshire, in June of last year. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning his commission in 90 days, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander at the end of the war. 8. Over the years, he was an active member of Woodside Methodist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland, Foundry Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., and the First Church of Christ Scientist in Wolfeboro, N.H. During his 37 career with the Washington Gas Company, Mr. Stack, as Assistant Director of the Utilization Laboratory, was responsible for developing the prototype for the eternal flame at the grave site of President John F. 1 > I RELAY* A TEAM EVENT TO FIGHT CANCER Corporate Event Sponsor May 30-31, 1997 at Airlie Conference Center The Regional Event Benefits Fauquier, Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties For More Information Call: 347-9103 or 347-2924 American Cancer Society 246 E. Davis Street • Culpeper, VA 22701 AMERICAN 'CANCER SOCIETY Kennedy. He also is remembered for laving co-authored The Indirect Water Heater with his father, inventor of the stack Water Heater which New England lumbers continue to use today. Predeceased by his wife, Margaret Wilson Stack of Westmount, Montreal, Canada and his second wife, Dorothy tucker Stack of Sanbomville, New Hampshire, he is survived by his three :hildren, Arthur E. Stack, Jr. of LaCanada, California, Sandra Stack Cartwright-Brown of Sperryville and Vfelinda Stack Agnli, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, six grandchildren and two jreat grandchildren and his older sister, jrace Stack McLean of Wolfeboro, 'lew Hampshire. Memorial services will be held at 3 5.m., Saturday, April 12 at the F.T. Baptist Church on Slate Mills Road. In lieu of flowers donations may be made »the F.T. Baptist Church. Thomas Wilson Thomas Franklin Wilson, 74, of Grange, died Tuesday, April 1 at his resdence. Bom Aug. 4, 1922, in Culpeper County, he was the son of the late rhurman Joseph Wilson and the late lulia Adnea Wilson. He was a retired employee of Specialty Weavers Inc. of Orange. He is survived by two daughter, Carolyn Jean Snow of Orange, and Clenda Darlene Clore of Madison; one >on, Larry Franklin Wilson of Orange; r ■■ one brother, Russell Wilson of Orange; two sisters, Gladys Dodson of Viewtown and Helen Moubray of Fredericksburg; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 5 at Preddy Funeral Home, Orange. Interment followed at Graham Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Tom Wiles. John H. Lewis John Henry Lewis of Sperryville and Fairfax, died on Monday, April 7. He was bom on April 11, 1952, to the late Virginia G. Lewis. John was raised by his grandfather, the late Charlie C. Lewis. He was employed with the Fairfax County School System since 1974. John was a deacon and active member of the Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville. mutimmmmmmMmMSMmirnmimSmmm Survivors include one sister, _ Evangelist Deborah Frye of Lorton; two brothers, Kevin Lewis of Washington, D.C. and Gregory Lewis * of the United States Navy; two niecesi , and two nephews. John will be remembered by a spe7 - - cial cousin, Treavous Lewis and a special uncle and friend, Thomas Lewis; - four annts, Rev. Anna Allsbeiryj,. Harriet Lewis, Mae Proctor and Betsy -. Myles; also Uncle James Lewis, all of “. whom were like brothers and sisters.' *' He also leaves a great aunt, Mrs." Lottie Aylor of Sperryville and a host of relatives and friends. • A funeral service will be held on * Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. at ' Hopewell Baptist Church rri Sperryville with the Rev. Henry/ Townes officiating. The family will receive friends qn. Sunday from 1p.m. until time of ths ;service at the church. 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Horse & Farm (H&F) ads appear in The Loudoun County Package, The Fauquier Times Democrat and The Clarke Courier Newspapers. Deadline is Monday, 1:00pm. Rate is $30.94 1st 20 words,. .75C each addfl word. H&F Display rate is $40.60 Too Late To Classify deadline is Tuesday, 3:00pm. Same rate as Regular Classified. Please call 1-800852-4797 for rates on die Business & Professional and Home Improvement Directories. Those deadlines are Friday, 12:00noon. • AD classified ads (with the exception of Legal Notices & The Meeting Place), will appear on the internet • An ad cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. After your ad is published, to make any changes/corrections, please call immediately. No adjustments will be made on an error that does not materially affect the value of the ad. Errors must be reported by 3:00pm Monday following the date of publication. The TimesCommunity Newspapers will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or set-up. The TimesCommunity Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. Fill out the coupon below & mail check/money order made payable to: Times-Community Newspapers Classified Department P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20178 We Accept EKXteSi I ■ (I. ! 3. 2. 4, 5, 7, 9.. 11.. 13, 15, 17, 19, 11._ 13_ 15_ 17_ 19.__ Phone#; _ 6._ _ 8._ _ 10._ _ 12._ _ 14._ _ 16.__ _18._ _20._ AOOfTIONAL WORDS _ 11_ _ 14._ __ 16._ _ 18._ _20._ Category#_No. of weeks C. Card I._ ; i | Cky:___Stale:_Zip:_ I Real Estate Rentals/Sales 1 Rentals Apartments Basement Apartment: with separate entrance. $450. Over looks fishing lake. Washer/ dryer included. One adult/ child bedroom. 15 miles from Warrenton. Located in Amissville. 540-9375909. For Rent: Sperryville Area: 1 bedroom cottage, no pets, security deposit required. $375/ month, plus utilities. (540) 9878789. Rapp’k Co. Flint Hill, 3 BR/2-1/2 BA house, $700/mo. & 1 BR/1BA apt. $350/mo Ben Venue, 3 BR/ 1 BA ranch, $500/mo. Sperryville, 2 BR/ 1 BA apt., $375/riio. or 1 BR/1 BA apt. $350/mo. Plus util., lease, ref. & sec. dep. req. 540-675-7171 Rentals 9 Vacation/ Timeshare Duck, NC/Outer Banks - Sunny, Like new cottage 4 bdrms, 2 baths, A/C, CATV, dishwasher, deck, Sleeps 7. $550/ week. Owner, (804)282-0749 Myrtle Beach - Warm & Sunny. Absolutely finest affordable condominiums. Indoor pool, whirlpools, saunas. Spring - Daily $62-$ 130; weekly $385-$854. Condo sales: 2BR from $65,000. 1-800-2381181 www.beachqolf.com 4E Real Estate Iw Commercial Blue Ridge Mountain Views! 1684' Waterfront. 30 acres - $596/month. Secluded, all wooded country acreage w/long frontage on unspoiled trout river & pristine mountain views. Only 1 hr DC Beltway. Ready for you to build, camp or just enjoy! price: $89,900. 25% down, bal fin 15 years, 6.75% Vrm, oac. Call owner now 304-262-2770 15 Real Estate Commercial Augusta Waterfront Liquidation 5+ AC - $27,777. Priced below market! Was $39,900. Beautilul country acreage w/long frontage on unspoiled hardwood lined mtn river. Swim, canoe, fish! Utils, surveyed. Ready to build, camp or just relax. Special spring financing. Won’t last! Call 304-2622770, HCV.. Developers Closeout! Smith Mountain Lake. Prices slashed. Examples: Lot and Dock only $11,900! Gorgeous point with 248' Waterfront $62,500. Call Rob, Century 21 Anchor 1-800277-5253. 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. North Carolina Free Land List & Color Brochure. New offering. Private community on beautiful Blounts Creek with absolutely spectacular views! Deep water! buy directly from developer & save Thousands! Waterfront homesites as low as $29,900. Selling fast . Call 1-800-9389552. North Carolina One Of A Kind. New Waterfront Community Water Access 2.17 AC $415,900.'* Waterview 3.99 AC $19,900. Waterfront 1.69 AC $29,900. Pvdi rds. gated entrance, proposed boat ramp & pier, u/g util. Won't last! Call today 1800-938-9552. North Fort Valley: 10 minutes to 66. 19‘home sites. Half field. 60' wide creek, 4 springs, pond. c. 1800s. Farm house and bank barn. National Forrest. Views. From $2900 per acre. 10% off before April 21st. 888-877LAND. _ 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 golt course. Fish, boat, golt 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 Real Estate For Sale Remodeled Waterfront home on 325 acre Lake Louisa. Eight rooms, $159,900. Century 21 Real Estate Resources, Art. (540)672-5880/ 9672633. ic Real Estate IV For Sale 50 Mile 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/private, secluded access. Long paved state rd frontage & perc. Ready to build or camp. Price $44,900. 25% down, bal fin 15 yrs VRM. oac Won't Last! Call 304-262-2770, Abandoned Farmhouse 17+ AC/Stream/Pond $79,900 Old farmhouse w/slate roof needs a lot of TLC. Rolling, meadows & woods & woods w/spring-fed stream, & mtn. views-all only 1 hour to DC Beltway! A once in a lifetime opportunity! Excellent financing. Call owner now- 304-262-2770, 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 Crest Hill Farm: Etlan. 362+ Ac Mt. farm, 5-Br -Victorian, 3-bay garage, barns, outbldgs, Streams, lake, feneing, frontage 875K. Rustic 3-BR long home on 4.3 ac. (adjoins - farn> abpve), overlooks lake, biamed ceilings, stone FP, needs work, $84,500. Rapp. Co., lovely wbodeS 18 ac., Mt. views, stream, frontage, 78K. Berry Hollow Farm, Syria. 70 ac., borders NatT- P^rtc, cabin, 3-ac. lake, frontage, views, 260K. Call Lisa Dyer, 540-923-4765. Brooklea, Etlan 24+ Ac. Mt. farm, remodeled 3-BR farmhouse, stone FP, country kitchen, outbuildings, Mt. views, 223K. Call Bill Gentry, Jefferson Land & Realty, 540-948-5050. Foreclosed Government Homes. Save up to 50% or more on repossessed homes. Little/No Down payment. Bad Credit OK. Call Now! 1-800-400-6622 ext.640 Government Foreclosed homes from pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo’s, REO's. Your area. Toll free 1-800218-9000 Ext. H-6080 for current listings. North Carolina Free Land List Save Thousands! Remaining homesites just released! Waterfront community close to barrier islands. Gated community with spectacular views, pvd. rds., u/g util, high & dry, community pier. Waterfront from the 430s. Water access from the Steens. Call today for a FREE land list & color brochure. 1-800448-LAND ic neai estate IV For Sale ■g* Is American Family Homes 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 i/tf ___ Real Estate 47 For Sale If By Owner Beautiful 3 level townhouse; 3 bdrm, 2 lull/ 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 Got A Campground Membership or Timeshare? We'll take it. America's most successful resort resale clearing house. Call resort sales information toll free hotline 1-800423-5967 Virginia Cattle Company wants to rent/lease your pasture/farm. Will buy your herd. Call (540)635-8104 ask for Charlie. General Classified 25 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 Peterl-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 8Q0494-8895. ADOPT; A caring childless couple seeks inlant to join our family through adoption. We can help with medical and legal expenses. Please call Tamar ft David at our home at 1-800-953-1226 Adoption: Loving, childless couple seeks to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal/ medical expenses. Mike and Denise collect 703-719-9842, An understanding, open minded family can offer your baby a happy, loving, secure home. Medical, legal expenses paid. Call: Debbie/Joel collect: (703)437-0959. Loving couple wishes to adopt infant. Happy, secure home with full time mom. Medical and legal expenses paid. Please Call Dian and Joe at 1800-579-1860, or collect 703-830-1341. A Beautiful Candlelight, old-fashioned wedding. Smoky Mountains near Gattinsburg, overlooking river, Horse-Drawn Carriage, cabins, jacuzzi, ordained ministers. No test/waiting. Heartland 1800-448-8697. Attention Married Women Contestants Wanted For 1997 Mrs. Virginia America® Pageant. For Free information, Call 1-800688-8413. Your Must Ask For Judy. Race Fans: Driver on Mission • Never offered, #3 '55 Chevy prints, apparel and more. Check out the Crew Chief. Free Catalog or order, 1-800521-3970. Marble Palace. Visit “Swannanoa”, only while marble palace in America. Located intersection Skyline Drive and ?US Rt.250, Waynesboro. VA. Open daily 9-6 P.M. Phone 1-800-882-5683. German Student and other Scandinavian, European, South American, Asian, Russian exchange students arriving August, Become a host family/ aise. Call 1-800-SIBLING. 29 Auctions Furniture Auction - New . furniture liquidation, Fri. & Sat., Apr. 18 & 19, Lynchburg, VA. Over 4000 quality pieces, sold regardless of price. Woltz & Assoc. Inc., Brokers & Auctioneers. #321. 1-800-551-3588 or www.woltz.com Public Auction Sale. Wednesday, April 23, 1997, 9:00A.M. Virginia Department Of Transportation. Culpeper District Shop. Located on Route 15 in Culpeper, Virginia, three-tenths mile south of intersection of Route 3 and 15. Approx. 162 items, including the following, will be sold to the highest bidden Pickup trucks, push mowers, water pumps, Snowplows, Dump Trucks. Motor Graders, Chain Saws, Weed Eaters, Spreaders, Vans, Bulldozers. Terms: Cash(currency), Certified or Cashier's check payable to the T reasurer of Virginia. (Deposit of 10% at or before the end of the sale on the items purchased.) The above items may be inspected on Tuesday, April 22, 1997, between (:00A.M. and 3:00 P.M., and on Wednesday, April 23, 1997, until 8:30 A.M. Additional information may be available on the day of the sale, or by calling the Virginia Department of Transportation at (540)829-7675. Virginia Department Of Transportation. VDOT Public Auction. Commonwealth of Virginia. Saturday * April 12, 1997 * 9:00 AM. Radford University, 5999 Belsprings Road, Radford, Virginia. ' Terms: Cash, Certified or Cashiers Check. 1979 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton Truck Utility Box* Jewelry * Computers* Printers * File Cabinets * Misc. Clothing * AV Items * Safe * Fax Machines * Microscopes * Salad Bar * Hot Bar * Exercise Equipment * Dressers * Bicycles * Copiers * Office Furniture * Items * As Is Where - Is* For a complete Nsting contact state surplus property *804)236-3666 29 Auctions Absolute Auction - New furniture liquidation, Fri. & Sat, Apr. 18 & 19, Lynchburg, VA. Over 4000 quality pieces, sold regardless of price. Woltz & Assoc. Inc., Brokers & Auctioneers. #321. 1-800-551-3588 or www.woltz.com Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly. VA Every Friday Night at 7:00 p.m. Furniture • Antiques and Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household Items We Buy or Sell complete or partial estates. We'D also buy used furniture and household items. Pickup available. Consigrmgnts Vwkxxne For Mom Information call (703) 327-4004 Calvin Neal VAAfi #2084 LW. 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"'Payne Auctions, Inc. 937-4142 • 675-3729 VA^ *330 ,#40) Ort Business V*i Opportunities Home Typist*: PC users needed. 545,000 income potential. Call 1-800-5134343. ext. B-22370. Local Candy Route. 30 Vending Machines. Earn apx. $800/day, All for $9,995. Call 1-800-998VEND. No Cost Job Training! Young adults 16-24, Earn while your leam! Lots of benefits and incentives. For information call Job Corps today. 1-800-8899335 Soda/Snack Route Prime Local Sites! $1,000+ Weekly Potential. Parttime/Fulltime! Excellent Cash business! Expand to Desired Income! Small Investment! 1-800-617-6430, EXT. 4600 Computer/ OC Electronics Ov Sales/Service Computers: 386 IBMcompatible, $250; Macintosh SE, $100; Daisywheel printer, $20. All work great. (540) 9550503. IBM Compatible APEX Computer; Monitor, keyboard, printer and supplies, hard drive needs repair. $50. Call Mark or Debbie 540-341-7959. 42 Furniture Appliances Clore drop leal table, 6 turned legs, 24" x 46’ x 30" high, when closed. Opens to 72" x 46”. Cherry, $900/ best otter. 540253-5855. 43 Garage/Yard Moving Sale Moving Sale: Everything must go! Antiques, Antique tools, old Irames, furniture, entertainment center, infant toys. crib, interesting odds and ends. Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13, 9-5pm. 261 Waterloo St., Warrenton. C4 Horses w I For Sale 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 & Trailers. All Types. Cash Terms Will pick-up at farm. (410) 987-5642 52 Instruction Drivers. Weekend training for tractor traitor drivers near Richmond. Financing/ Job Placement Only 8 weekends or 3 weeks full-time. Shippers choice of VA. Inc. 1800/646-2374. 53 Lawn/Garden Equipment Craftsman 12 HP Riding Mower, runs fine. $390. 675-3101. FOR SALE: 1993 Vermeer T rencher model V-4750. Only 839 hours, 47.5 horse power, Deutz engine, excellent condition. Can be purchased with Beck Trailer Trencher, $18,000; Swinger Pump Hoist mounted on 1988 Ford 350 Super. 30,000 miles, capable of pulling at least 30 horse power sub pumps. Good tion, $9,500. 1-800-523-2977 M Livestock For Sale 200 Head Commercial Replacement Heifers. 100 Fall Calving - 100 Open Spring Bom. Selling at the vifginia Beet Expo. April 26, 1997 - 2:00 P.M. Rockingham County Fairgrounds. Harrisonburg, Virginia. Contact: Jim Johnson, Virginia Beef Expo. 540/991-1009 Cat - Orange' long haired-neutered female. Last seen March 20th at the end of Rt. 681, Rolling Rd., Rappahannock. 540-9878953. Lost in Old Hollow, Rt. 600 Swindler Hollow Road. Tan & white female cat named Meghan. If seen please call 1-540987-8097. Lost: 3 black Yearling Calves. In Viewtown/ Estes area, along the Thornton River. If seen please call 540-9375254. Reward. Missing: Male, black. Elkhound !00 reward for safe return. Call 987-8192 after 7pm. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale All Steel Buildings, Public Liquidation! 40x33 was $9360 now $3975 50x96 was $18,960 now $10,790. Other buildings available. Dave. 1-800292-0111 At Home Tanning. Home Tanning Beds the size of salon systems yet no special wiring required. Guaranteed results/money back. Financing available. Free Catalog. 1-800-KEEP-ATAN. Baby Items: two white cribs with matresses, $125 each; matching changing table, $100; high chair, $25. Excellent condition. (540)955-0503. Garden Tillers_TroyBilt Rear-Tine Tillers at low, direct from factory prices. For Free catalog with prices, special Savings Now In Effect, and Model- Guide, call Toll Free 1-800-520-0400, Dept. 9. Glass For Sunroom or Room Enclosures. 50% Below retail. 28x76 Thermopane $49.95. Many others sizes availableClear, Bronze and LowE. Free Information 1800-841-9842. Live Game Fish for Stocking Ponds Over 32 species available. Colorful catalog upon request. Zetts Fish Hatchery, Route 2 Box 218K, Inwood, W.V. 25428 304-229 STORE FIXTURESRichmond WarehouseSiotwall gridwall, gondolas, wood & glass shelving, showcases, mannequins, garment racks, hangers literature & countertop racks, signs, jewelry supplies brackets. 800-937-2232 Swimming Pool's $888 New 1996 Factory Lett Over Models. Huge 31 x19' x4' Deep. Comes Complete with Large Deck, Fence, Ladders Liner, Filter, Pump, & Motor. Installation & Financing Available. Call 24 HRS. 1-800-447-7207 Tahitian Noni Juice - Exclusive. New Productl Amazing Proven Health Benefits. Call Toll Free 1-888-733-0335 For Company Overview Then Call 1-800-4140027 For High Profit Success Plan! Tanning Bad Factory Outlet, New and used Wolff, Sunmaster, Puretan Sunbeds. All at lactory prices to public. $33/ month. Call today tor colar catalog: 800-679rannlng Beds. Finally, tome beds the size ol a' salon beds, yet no spe:ial wiring required guaranteed results or tour money back. Financing available. 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C7 Miscellaneous 3/ Wanted CASH The GoldMine Pawn Shop 341-4290 Buy • Sell • Loan in Cash Always buying Gold, Scrap Gold, Broken Jewelry, Diamonds Inexpensive Jewelry Repair Cheaper Beepers • FREE Activation • Trade-ins available • $8.99 per month 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. 62 Produce Ear Com For Sale: in' Page County area. Call Days at (540)439-2202. 63 Recreational Equip/Health Girl’* 24" Huffy 10speed, 2 years old, excellent condition, $35. Call Mark or Debbie 540-3417959. 67 Services, Financing Mortgage "Action Cash" Any credit rating * Cash for Homeowners * No Equity Programs * Lowest Prices * No Up Front Fees * Local Company * Mortgage South, Inc. * Call Nelson * 1-800-2549506. Can't Afford The Home You Need? Get More home for your money with minimal downpayment. Complete financing if qualified. DeGeorde Home Alliance, 1-800-343-2884. Credit Card Problems? One low monthly paymenL Cut interesL No harassment. No Fee. Counseling available. Non-Profit Agency. NACCS 1-800-881-5353 EXT #103. Debt Consolidation Free Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non profit, licensed/bonded. 1-800955-0412. Debt Consolidation! Cut monthly payments to 50%. Reduce or eliminate interesL 24 hr. approval. Non-profit, licensed & bonded. Call Toll Free 1-888-7957671, Financial Help. Credit Counseling for all purposes. Cut interest and lower monthly payments. Debt consolidation $2000 to $250,000. Financing referral service available. Call!-800-613-6604 CQ Services vO Healthcare Respiratory problems? Paying for medications? Why? Do you use Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin), Ipratropium (Atrovent), Metaproterenol (Alupent), or other nebulizer medications? Call Express Med 1-800-6785733.. Seven Senior Assisted Care Residences Inclusive, licensed 24 hours ambulatory/non-ambulatory care, from $965, since 1968. American Retirement Homes, Mgr. 1-800-999-6637 69 Services Home Improvement Gardens Tilled: With 6hp Troy Horse. Flower beds established and perrenial garden work also. Call Nina Moore, 987-8953. Metal Roofing and Siding.For Houses/Bams. Incredible Proven Product. Super Attractive, Low Cost. Easy Installation. Guaranteed 20 Years. We Cut To The Inch. Fast Delivery! Free Literature. 1-717656-1814 EARLY’S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 TA Services IV Miscellaneous Cash Now!! We purchase mortgages, annuities, and business notes. Since 1984 highest prices paid. Free estimates, prompt professional service. Colonial Financial. 1800-969-1200 ext. 52 BMW 1987 325I: 4 door, automatic, high mileage, $4,000. (703) 771-1838, leave message. Bronco I11988: blue and silver. New engine. Excellent condition. $6500/ best offer. (540) 3474563. Cara For $100.00. Seized and sold locally. Porches, BMW’s, Trucks, 4x4’s, all makes, etc. (800)522-2730, Ext. 2416. Chevy Camara 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 1988 Colt. Stick shift. 4 door. $550. 703729-8741. For Sale: Lincoln 1990 Continental: Dual air bags, ABS, loaded, garage kept, minor scratches. High miles, $4,950. (540)364-2900. Coining Soon Ogws3str fMtkPOWS Pet Directory For AH Your Pet Care, Supplios & Pet Sitting Needs. To Place Your Discounted Ad Call 800-852-4707, a sit for Glstoln 1 Thunderbird elan, 1986, 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. SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions and parts Installed (If purchased hare). Over 2,000 cars and tmcks at all times. We Buy and Sell running cere and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt 229,3 mtes past Culpeper High School. 825-2571 85 Thicks 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, am/fm cassette, 93k. Very clean. Excellent condition. $6,400 or best offer. (540) 349-8454. Classified Employment M He|p VI Wanted MAINTENANCE (GOLF COURSE) Fauquier Springs Country Club is looking for a full time golf course equipment operator & laborer. Good pay & benefits. Call Scott at: 540-347-5147 $$AVON$$ Potential $200-52000 per month. Sell where & when you like, its not just door to door anymore. Medical/other insurance available. 1-800-288-6311. Ind. Rep. Assemble arts, crafts and toys in your spare time. Also serving typing and computer work. Great pay. Call 1-800632-8007, Attention Married Women contestants wanted for 1997 Mrs. Virginia America Pageant. For free information, call 1800-688-8413. You rrtust ask for Judy. BARN HELP Middleburg area horse farm looking for 20-30 hour per week part time AM bam help. Please call: (540) 687-5853 leave message or (540)687-5255 BOOKKEEPER Part time work in Amissville area. Must know Quicken or Quickbooks. Open & post invoices, work on budgets and general office work. Please call 540-937-3758 Carpenters Wanted Must have experience and own transportation. Call after 7pm. 540-722-0868 Enter Our 1st Annual National Pet Week Contest Do You Have A Picture of Your Pet? Feature It In Our Classified National Pet Week Section Appearing May 7th in the Fauquier Times-Democrat. Clarke Courier and Rappahannock News Each Photo Will be displayed in its individual box with the pets name/ description and owners name. In order lor your pet to appear in this section, we must receive a black & white glossy or sharp color print before April 30th. 1997. Contest will consist of 3 categories with a winner in each category: Most unusual name, oldest pet. & best photo. Winners will receive $15.00 Send Photo. Form and $15 00 or bring this form with picture to: Rapp. National Pet Week: My Favorite Photo Loudoun Times-Mirror, 9 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA20176 FINAL DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PHOTO: APRIL 30th, 1*97 ISSUE DATE- MAY 7th, 1997 ■Name of Pm |Discretion of Pet (20 words or less) IJas. lomners Name_ | Phone I_ Address I Icheek Option __ $15 00 ehedi/ money order, |credit Card » ^ UC. Visa. Amer Express. Discover Exp Employment FIBER OPTICS INSTALLER Wanted Travel Required. Call Eugene @ (540) 439-9326 CLINICAL SUPERVISOR RN or LPN Needed for busy primary care medical office. Qualifications must include a minimum of 2 years 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 DEVELOPMENT MANAGER NYSE Land Development Company working throughout Virginia needs experienced person to handle acquisition, planning, approval & constrution. Knowledge of local planning processes, managing engineers/surveyors & construction management a must. Please fax resume & cover letter to 804-580-3002 or mail to 6073 Homehills Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, Attn: Development Manager. EOE DRIVER (PERSONAL) Reliable, sober, good driving record with good references. Call 540-937-5670 for interview i DRIVERS We need Big B Drivers IIIINOWIIII If you have that CDLB Then we want you to start miNOWIIII Looking for people that will want a physical work out while they work. Then you need to call ACCUSTAFF TODAY 540-829-7992 DRIVERS Attention Truck Drivers!!! Vaught Trucking, Inc. is looking for reliable, responsible truck drivers for full time positions. Two years driving experience is required, and flat bed experience is preferred. Benefit package offered. Serious inquiries only please. Interested persons contact Greg Vaught, 540-636-3292 (Between 8:00am and 8:00pm). Driver* exp, O/O, -Recent school grads. Builders Transport is now hiring in your area for our van, flatbed & dedicated fleets. Call today: 800762-1819. Drivers OTR more weekly take-home pay with our nontaxable per diem plan! Exp. & student drivers welcome. Free training to those qualified. Min 23 yrs. Trans-states lines 800-527-9568. Drivers- Arctic Express where experience and success come together. Seeking OTR tractor-trailer drivers for company and lease purchase positions. Call 800-9270431. EOE Drivers-hiring drivers! 27c-29«/mile, premium equip, 401K, guaranteed get home prog. Assigned tractors, medical & dental prog avail. Up to 4 wks paid vacation. SilverEagle/Amold Transport 800-846-4321. Drive rssolo/teams/owner operators. Teams-$100K+, $2K sign-on! Trainers$70K! Top owner operator program. Conventionals/coast-to-coast! Bonuses, benefits. Covenant Transport (experienced) 1-888-MOREPAY (1-888-667-3729), ext. SE-49, (graduates) 1-800-338-6428, ext.SE49. Weekend recruiters. Drivers. Weekend training for tractor-trailer drivers near Richmond. Financing/Job placement. Only 8 weekends or 3 weeks full-time. Shippers Choice of VA, Inc. 1800/646-2374, Drivers. Tuition-free training. North American Van Lines has owner-operator opportunities in their Relocation Services and Blanket Wrap fleets for experienced and inexperienced tractor trailer drivers. Excellent compensation, tractor purchase and bonus programs. 1-800-348-2147 dept A-38. Drive rs...Swift Transportation. Now hiring drivers! Off-site contracted training. Our drivers get paid more because they get more miles! 1-800-800-7461. Earn $1K-$10K per week. Proven turn-key business. Prospects call you! Not MLM. No selling. No competition. No nonsense. 24 hrs. 1800-995-0796. ext. 9596 $1300 start-up. 101 Le§ Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DELIA LINDSEY HALL, et als. Complainants v. MARGARET RECTOR THOMAS, et. als. Defendants IN CHANCERY NO 93CH-18 COMMISSIONERS' SALE Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia, entered on the 16th day of May. 1996, in the chancery cause of Delia Lindsey Hall et als, vs. Margaret Rector Thomas, et als. No. 93CH-16. the undersigned Special Commissioners will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the front door of the Court House of Rappahannock County. Virginia, in the Town of Washington on- - THURSDAY, MAY 1,1997 at 11:00 A.M. All that tract or parcel of land, situated, lying and being on the east side of State Secondary Route 640, three miles northwest of Amissville, Jackson District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, containing approximately twenty (20) acres, more or less, and being the same land conveyed to William Rector by James P. Jeffries, Special Commissioner, by deed dated April 6, 1691 and recorded in the Clerk's Office of Rappahannock County. Virginia in Deed Book S, page 251. Said parcel was surveyed by John M Baumgarder, Land Surveyor, on December 7, 1995, as containing 21.4218 acres, a copy of which is filed as an exhibit in this cause. This parcel is tax map 31. parcel 42. of the tax maps of Rappahannock County, Virginia. References is herewith had to the above mentioned survey and deed for a more complete and accurate description of the land to be sold. TERMS Of SALE: $10,000.00 deposit on day of sale and balance in cash within thirty (30) days of sale and upon confirmation of sale by the Court. James W. Fletcher, III and T.C.Lea.Jr Special Commissioners For information contact: James W. Fletcher, III. Esquire P.0 Box 298 Sperryvilfe, Virginia 22740 (540)987-8511 -orT.C. Lea, Jr., Esquire 15145 Brandy Road Culpeper, Virginia 22701 (540) 825-0033 4-9,4-16,4-23,4-30-97 834394 Earn $2,200 to $7,200 weekly with progressive wealth educational products that has no competition. Tum-key and powerful. For free 2 min overview call 1-800-3226169 ext. 1685. ELECTRICIAN/ HELPERS Sterling co. has opening for commercial electricians & helpers. Must have own tools & transportation. Interviews by appointment only. Call: (703) 404-8100 Friendly toys & Gifts has immediate openings in your area. Number one in Party plan: Toys, gilts, Christmas, home decor, Free catalog and information. 1-800-488-4875. MECHANIC Trucking Company is seeking a heavy duty diesel mechanic to manage and maintain fleet. At least five years experience is required, references are necessary. Benefit package available. Interested persons please call 540-622-2530, (Between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm). Oil Company Seeks highly Motivated individuals to join our Team Distributing top quality high performance products to retailers such as WalMart, NAPA, Quick-Lube, etc. as well as Direct Sales. Earning potential of $100,000+ per year. $17,500 Investment Required. Call Toll Free 1800- DYSN-OIL. Dyson Oil Corporate Headquarters. STYLIST Needed FT/PT for busy full service salon. Call Karen at 540-439-6386 WANTED: Person with forklift to disassemble outbuilding. Near Woodville. Good pay. Please call 1-800801- 0034, leave msg. “STARTING PAY $525 TO I80Q/WK." Sales career opportunity available for nighty motivated and dependable individual. Unlimited earnings potential tree leads, full benefits package, training provided. Company established in 1891. Call for interview: 540/785-3702. Life of Georgia An Equal Opportunity Employer QQ Jobs 90 Wanted Administrative/Art Consultant Available immediately for work, FT: Museum, book or art store, data processing/analysis, administration, translation (French-English), 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 EDUCATION WRITER Talented, aggressive reporter wanted to cover schools beat and other projects. Send resume to: Robin Earl Managing Editor Fauquier Tlmes-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 f o: Janet Rems limes Community Newspapers 1760 Reston Parkway Reston, VA 20190 Fax: 703-437-6019 E-mail: nvtimes@aol.com BBSfflBBPBBifffffiHl Nokiiurn Virginia I VjJ the o!!ssifie| get results! Communication Corporation of America, a leading production-oriented direct mail company, is accepting applications for FT positions in: DATA PROCESSING WAREHOUSE AND MAILROOM. Most openings are 2nd shift and require lifting an avg. pf 30#. Must have references and reliable transportaion. Competitive hourly wage and benefit package. Complete application at Culpeper VEC or mail handwritten application to: Human Resource Manager 13195 Freedom Way Boston, VA 22713 No phone calls please. ^S/aith (J^ountain Company FULL-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY Receiving Warehouse Associate Primary responsibilities include unloading merchandise, stocking shelves, and other duties associated with the receiving operation. Must be able to lift 50-60 lbs and climb 10-12’ ladder. Applications will be accepted through 4-14-97. Stop by to complete a job application at our main offices located in Sperryvillc, on Route 211 or fax a resume to Judy at 540-987-7288. An Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Tcchnlcian/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/stltchcr/trlmmcrs encouraged to apply. * Copy/DocuCcnter 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 clean 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 fox (540) 347-9335: by email ppgOpicdmontpress.com. No phone calls, please. PP&G is an Equal Opportunity Employer. mwm w&J JBKHk. * v * Hv’. , * <• " ”k, , j “ mm .’■ ski"! «:» '< v •'**%*£'’4 1 1*> *<k,* i■* H ■: * * .* Our next special section mM v'♦ v/ W-A"r — * ■*• • $Yt--wm§T& , v." s> '*» V n- f >v4 devoted strictly to : ^ Employment in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties 't Publication date is f v May 21st/1997 Space reservation deadline is ^ ; 5 May 9th, 1997 Call Today! ■*V 9 Fax: 689-1278 Wimts Metro 689-1260 •• RETAIL SALES/CLERICAL Requires computer experience, secretarial skills, good customer service skills. Agriculture background helpful. Full-time position with benefits. Apply in person: Marshall Farmer's Co-op Marshall, Virginia $$MONEY$$MONEY$$MONEY$$ Want to Earn $$400.00 OR $$500.00 A WEEK? Want to get into a swinging contest? . Then Builder’s Supply & Lumber needs your best arm to build floor & roof trusses. 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Don Vance Joins Sam Snead Realty • Sam Snead Realty is proud to announce the association of Don Vance. Don will add a whole new dimension to the services offered at Sam Snead Realty. Don has been a licensed Broker since 1970. He has a BA degree from Shepherd College and did graduate work at William & Mary College. Don specializes in Commercial " and Business properties but works in Residential and Land sales as well. Don has had many special achievements and awards. To name a few: Commercial Practitioners award 1969; Graduated Missouri Auction School 1971; Special Home Builders Award 1987; Builder of the Year Soulhside Virginia 1988; President Southside Homebuilders 1989 and Holds GRI & f CRS designations. Don’s wife, Nancy, is the new I Superintendent of schools for Warren County and they currently live in the Fork District on Pocca Bella Drive. I Don Vance “We are honored to have Don on our staff and hope you will call on him for your Real Estate need,” said Mr. Snead. I Youth To Be Commended ' Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Catherine Woodward and Columbus Greenley \ who recently passed away. The youth of Amissville Baptist Church are to be commended for the excellent skit and songs they performed for Youth Sunday! The youth wrote the program under the guidance of Donna Oliver and Ron Bochette and truly delivered a soul searching . message. I am one of many who would love to see this become an annual event. It was wonderful to see Maigaret Stover and Betty Jane Hitt in church on Sunday. Both ladies have been out of circulation due to illness and were sorely missed by their family and friends. Happy birthday wishes are extended to Dolly Melbourne who will be 80 years young on April 16th. Friends who would like to send birthday wishes to her may do so at 4506 Valley Pike, Stephens City, Va. 22655-3903. Kindergarten registration will soon be held at 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 registra | By GLENDA GUM tion 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. Congratulations to Michelle Brown, January winner, and Caroline Windmiller, February winner, who were recently honored by the Culpeper Rotary Club as Good Citizens of the Month. Both girls were presented savings bonds at the March 24th meeting. If you drop in at Hackley’s Store while they are working, make sure you tell them" how proud you are of their achievements! > Have a safe and happy week! Please leave your news by noon on Sunday in the box at Hackley’s Store. rViewtown Area Highlights Mrs. Gladys Dodson, Mrs. Joan Reid, Mrs. Barbara Settle and Mr. Billy Dodson attended the funeral for .Mr. Thomas Wilson in Orange on 'Friday. Mr. Wilson was the brother of 'Mi?- Gladys Dodson. “ Mrs. Helen Edwards and Mr. David Dove were Tuesday guests of • Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. ::: Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. lAcrey Dodson were Mrs. Donna Kilby, Ashley and Corry of Rixeyville. ; Susan Weaver of Culpeper was a weekend guests of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson and her Father, Mr. Charles Dodson Jr. I . Birthday wishes are extended to Mrs. Helen Moubray of By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Fredericksburg who will celebrate her day on Sunday, April 13. Pftyer goes out to all those on the sick list. Have a great week! iWoodville Society Notes Mrs. Pearl Hawkins of Alexandria is spending several days with her sister, Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jones of Charlottesville were Saturday guests of Rev. and Mrs. Starke Jones. Ray and Beth Scott arrived home on Friday after a vacation of several days in Bermuda. ~ Derek Daczewitz and friend Becky Winfrey of Virginia Tech, Blacksburg spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt were visitors in Luray on Saturday. New Parenting Class Offered A parenting class for parents who are separating and/or divorcing will be Toffered beginning at 9 a.m. on ’ Saturday, April 26. The class will be ; conducted by Dr. Susan L. Vignola, * LCSW, of Associates for Growth. Parents will learn how to establish * their new parenting plan based on two ’ parents, and two homes. You will learn how to recognize and how to deal with I your child’s anger, hurt, and disap; pointment. Most importantly, you will * ieam how divorce affects children from infancy to adulthood. This parenting class has been designed to fulfill court-mandated parenting course requirements for separating and/or divorcing parents You will receive a certificate of participation that can be presented to the court to demonstrate compliance for courtordered parenting classes. To register, please call Dr. Susan Vignola, 540-825-9566. All participants must be pre-registered and prepaid. Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Paul W. Reynolds, Jr. and wife to Lisa M. Carlson, lot five, section two, Greenwich Gardens, 21.232 ft., Jackson District. $97,500. Ray T. Cannon to Henry Ryall Smith, Jr. and other, .2438 acre. Stonewall District. $2,500. Ronald L. Filipy and wife to Gerald H. Lambert and wife, 24.65 acres, tract one, Hawthorne District. $100,000. James A. Williams and other to James A. Williams and wife, 1.000 acre, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. James A. Williams and other to Kevin Scott Williams, 1.000 acre, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. James A. Williams and other to David Thomas Williams, 1.000 acre, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Virginia G. Miller Lindstrom to Anne W. Richards, .63 acre. Town of Washington, Hampton District. $200,000. ICall the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 to find out who’s getting married in your neighborhood. ■kgMpf v^^v^-^v> 68 ACRES Have you been looking for this property? It has a pond, stream and mountain views. It has an old four bedroom house for you to remodel as a primary residence or to use as a weekend residence. It is located on 68 secluded acres in Rappahannock County and is priced at $275,000. Ask for Don Keithley (540) 347,1144 (Office) or (540) 675-3431 (Home) REALTY HOUSE & ASSOCIATES ©145 Sullivan Street • Wairenton 03 Family sized log home near Ben Venue & Laurel Mills built with fine craftsmanship - stone FP, cathedral ceiling. Approx. 5 acres in lawn & 20 in woodlands with 2 streams. Concrete floored 20x40 workshop/bam. MLS #RP692573C $278£00 _~ Call ~ SUSIE ASHCOM 1-800-311-FARM “She has moved” 450 horsemen & their families during lifelong career. j£g RE/MAX REGENCY QJ 221 Broadview Ave. • Wairenton, VA Surrounded By Conservation District National Forest 10 Minutes to US 66 19 Ranchsized homesites, 60' wicje creek, springs, pond, ca. 1800s hbose & bank bam. 1 /£ fields, 1 /2 hardwoods. From $2900/ac. 10% off before 4/20. 1-888-877-LAND No comparables in location, beauty, or value. Nothing Like Springtime in Rappahannock The property you are searching for is here: For example... • 3 BR Home on 2 acres, SperryviUe, $91,900 • 5.9 acres, Washington, nice views, $59,000 • 18 acres, Hundy, road frontage, $89,900 Others are available, listed and unlisted. Call for information or if you have questions. The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker Q| (540)675-1190 Country Living HEARTHSTONE LOG home is spacious and private. Sited on a knoll with long & lovely creek frontage. Some of the many lovely interior details include a walk-m fireplace w/bread oven, charming kitchen, tile floored sunroom, LR w/brick fireplace, 1st floor master suite, and a loft studio. Total of 3 BRs, 3 baths, 3 fireplaces plus a separate unfinished guesthouse/studio currently usea for storage- $399,900. PROVINCIAL FARMHOUSE with wrap porch sited on 13.5 wooded acres in Rappahannock County about 15 minutes west of Warrenton, VA. Lovely LR/DR combination has stone fireplace with gas logs (wood can be used). Master suite w/French doors to porch, cherry cabinets and Dutch door in kitchen & loft style family room. Total of 3 BRs and 3.5 baths plus full walk-out basement. Versatile 24x45 Morton bam/shop has all utilities. $237,500. Mitzt* Young 675-9568 Real Estate III 675-1373 B Rick Kohler 937-6146 STEEL BUILDINGS Carports To Riding Arenas and Beyond MONTHLY FACTORY SPECIAL 24 x 34 Detwered 36 x 48 to your 58x108 site or 72x144 can put up Must Order by Aphil 30ih NAGLEY ENTERPRISES 540-723-4800 JUST LISTED! You would think this home is brand new! Very well maintained 3,600 plus sq. ft. Colonial on 4+ acres with 40x26 outbuilding. Pasture and mtn. views. Large upscale kitchen with loads of cabinet space. $255,000 r MASSIE CORNER VIEWS! Scenic nine open acres with small 2 bedroom home in great condition. Land is suitable for horses. $129,900 JUST ACROSS LINE IN CULPEPER COUNTY Boston, new house to be built on 2.2 acre lot offering 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, rear deck and 1,036 square feet. $95,000 MAY BE THE BEST VIEW of any land for sale in Rappahannock, 30 acres, lightly wooded, road complete, nestled against the mountain, southern exposure, Huntly area. $79,900 Call Emily Henry £% RAINBOW - V.I.P. jT 675-3490 or [ft 1-800-523-8846 J 29.635 MOSTLY WOODED ACRES improved with a 2-story Cedar home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open style living space with great fireplace. Full basement with space to grow. $280,000 TWO LOTS in Castleton. 25.9 acres and 28.523 acres. Both lots are excellent building lots. $79,500 ea. 14.888 OPEN ACRES in Flint Hill with long road frontage. A great buy in a sought-after location. $78,500 TWO LOTS located near Woodville and fronting on Route 522. 4.3450 acres offered at $38,500, and 5.0730 acres offered at $41,000. Both lots have outstanding building sites. 40 WILD and wonderful mountain acres on Big Bastard Run. Priced $17,500 below county appraisal. $82,500 Rappahannock Realty Rt 522, Flint Hill 22627 ■» 540-675-3414 St Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office WASHINGTON - Mt. Salem Avenue, immaculate 3-bedroom brick Cape Cod, nicely landscaped lot $162,000 BOSTON AREA - 3.2-acre open & wooded lot on deeded right-ofway. $22,000 NEAR OLD RAG MTN. - 4 rooms, bath and 12x20 screened porch, furnished mountain retreat on 4.5 wooded acres. $67,000 RT. 211 - west of Sperryville, small gift shop - fruit stand comgex, T.5 acres. JM&NT Now MOSTLY OPEN - 20 plus acre tract, board fencing, road frontage, stream and nice view. FRONTAGE ON BATTLE MTN. ROAD - 25.3 wooded acres, |tream^ good building sites. LISTINGS NEEDED - Homes, Farms, Acreage. Call Today! James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 VIEWAHANNOCK COUNTY... STOP It's at the end of the road... LOOK at the Blue Ridge Mts. panoramic views... LISTEN to the falling waters of two cascading mountain streams... SMELL Only 4 miles from The Inn at Little Washington... HIKE up nearbp Shenandoah National Park... LIVE in many-windowed habitat, views deck, 2 sleeping rooms, etc., 25 private, secluded acres with old rock walls and good vibes... INVEST $165,000 wisely... EARTH PARCEL of 5.3 wooded acres on Seven Ponds Road near Amissville and Zindelburg... Live in a house bp the side of the road and be a friend to man (and woman), priced at only $39,500 OTHER EARTH PARCELS from 1.4 acres to 400 acres. Priced from $23,000 L ROGER BATCHELDERf Earthman Still behind the rock wall on 360 Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1776 540-937-1776 (res.) LAND •$298,000 103 ACRES •$65,000 6.5 ACRES •$75,000 7.5 ACRES •$203,200 39.36 ACRES • $460,000 157.16 ACRES (farm) • $99,000 35 ACRES •$110,000 11.3 ACRES Rock Mills Rd. Washington, VA Washington, VA Huntly Flint Hill Huntly Washington, VA Fire Fork* Farm-A smaU working horae farm in the heart of the Rappahannock hunt 40 acres of rolling pasture land, fenced and cross fenced with water in each field 10-stall horse bam. equip, shed, dog kennel, farmhouse which is part log with over 2,000 sq. ft. Guest cottage. All in move-tn condition, turn key at $408,000. Please contact 8am Snead • 1-800202-3548 or Home 540-067-0336. MLS#RP706131C 1 1-800-292-3548 (office) 540-987-9336 (home) 540-636-5512 (car)