Rappahannock News, April 16, 1997

49th Year, No. 16 16 Pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1997 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents The Freeze: Area Growers Assessing Damage By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock Ntwi Staff Writer , With this year’s crop so far ahead of schedule, fruit growers in the county were discouraged, to say the least, by last week’s below freezing temperatures. The severe drop to the low 20s last Wednesday damaged this year’s fruit crops severely but it will be a few weeks until growers know how much damage was really done. Leon and Betty Hutcheson of Sunset Hills Farm were hit harder than many area growers because they’re on higher ground. “We lost probably 50 percent of the peaches and maybe 75 to 90 percent of the early apples,” said Mr. Hutcheson. “We got more cold air because there was no heavy frost. Frost tends to settle in the low areas and if you’re higher up it doesn’t do as much damage.” But last week’s weather was cold and windy and did less damage to the lower lying areas due to the wind which had some counter effect to the cold. Mr. Hutcheson said those areas i of his farm which were behind i buildings or in lower areas were somewhat protected. “It’s a shame though because the blossoms on the apple trees were so big and beautiful they looked like roses. They were the prettiest blooms that have been on the apple trees in years, now they’re all brown and shriveled,” he said. “The peaches were just past full bloom so that’s why they didn’t get damaged as badly as the apples.” “It was just too cold, too long,” he said. “It’s the equivalent of taking a tree and sticking it in the deep freeze for seven hours.” Mr. Hutcheson said the growers in the Shenandoah Valley were hurt worse because it was colder there, but that if it freezes here again it’ll be really bad for this year’s fruit crops. With cold weather due again toward the end of this week all they can do is cross their fingers and hope for the best. The Hutcheson’s preserve their fruit and sell it. They’re famous for their brandied peaches, which many area Bed & Breakfast operations buy. “This year will be okay for sales but next year we’ll be hurt because we don’t have anything to put up.” Jerry Jenkins of Jenkins’ Orchards said that Rappahannock Extension Agent Kenner Love had been around to all the area growers to assess the damage and felt it’s still too early to tell how bad the damage was. “It seems to be worse in some places than in others, due to the high and low areas in the land here,” he said. “Some types of apples and peaches were hurt worse than others. I think the Red Delicious here got hit hard and there will be reduced numbers in all the early varieties. If there’s more freezing it will be worse.” Mr. Jenkins said it’s hard for him to estimate the amount of damage as of now but “we’ll have apples, peaches and nectarines even though it may not be as many as we’d hoped it would be.” Alex Sharp, of Green Mountain Farm, said the freeze killed the majority of the blossoms but with full bloom on the trees, or for those just past full bloom, you can still have reasonable size crops even after a freeze. “If conditions are favorable for pollination it won’t be too bad, we’ll just have to wait and see.” See Freeze, Page A-3 KappanannocK i\ews Mart Fhota/Jan Lavalle? Betty and Leon Hutcheson, who grow apples and peaches among other things at Sunset Hills Farm, assess the damage to their apple and peach trees after last week’s freeze. The percentage of crop loss due to the cold weather will mean less revenue for area growers. : The Inn: New Expansion Should Be Done by Fall Kitchen to Feature Prototype Stove By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The construction of the new Kitchen,and rooms at The Inn is three weeks ahead of schedule and guests should be enjoying it by the fall. The concrete slab, which delineates the boundaries of the new addition, was poured last Friday; this week the Avails are going up, to be quickly followed by the beginning of the second floor construction. “The big thing was getting (everything underground,” said Chef Patrick O’Connell, who is co-owner of The Inn with Reinhardt Lynch. He was referring to plumbing lines, etc., which were installed before pouring the slab. The centerpiece for the new kitchen will be the Vulcan stove, a prototype being custom built in France of solid stainless steel. Seven chefs will be able to work at the stove simultaneously. The beauty of the stove, said Chef O’Connell, is that it makes for much better communication and all the chefs will be able to see what everyone is doing, and they can see what is on every pot on the stove. It will See Inn, Page A-8 At A Glance v»- ♦ April 16- At 7 p.m. the First Thursday Education Group will meet at the Extension Office in Washington, Va. Jack Raines, principal of Rappahannock High School will be tiwe guest. • April 18- At 8 p.m. RAAC will sponsor the Ketter Betts Jazz Trio at Rappahannock High School. Tickets are $10, $5 for students and elementary students may attend free with a paying adult. Call 675-3193 for reservations. - > • April 19- At 8 p.m. “The Shooting of Dan McGrew,” a series of humorous sketches, will be held at The Theatre. • April 25- At 8 p.m. RAAC presents the film “Cold Comfort Farm” at The Theatre in Washington, Va. • April 26 - At 8 p.m. RAAC presents Ki Theatre’s fourth annual Open Theatre at Ki theatre on Gay St Tickets are $8. Call 6751616. • April 26-At 8 p.m. The Theatre presents “Dear Liar”. Tickets are $12 in advance, $13 at the door. Call 675-1253, • April 29- At 10 a.m. the Rappahannock Local Emergency Planning Committee meets in the courthouse. Call 675-2315 few info. , Box 59 ,V«. 22747 (540) 675-333* (540) 675-50N «•*> This rendering by Joyce Conway Evans of London, England, who creates interior design concepts, shows planned expansion at The Inn.; Cookbook Enormous Success By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer With all the other excitement going on at The Inn lately, Patrick O’Connell has become even more of a celebrity. His cookbook. The Inn at Little Washington, A Consuming Passion," has been an enormous success, and has spent several weeks on the Washington Post bestseller list. To date, 50,000 copies of the book have been printed by Random House, and another printing is getting underway. The book was released in November and introduced at a cookbook gala in Washington, D.C., attended by many friends of Chef O’Connell and his partner Reinhardt Lynch. Longtime friend Craig Claiborne, who has spent his birthday celebrating at The Inn for many years, was among the illustrious well-wishers at the party. The book sales have exceeded all expectations, and at Christmas time they sold so well that they ran out of books for six weeks, with 7000 back orders to fill. Chef O’Connell’s office was, and still is, constantly decorated with stacks of books to be signed and mailed. Much of his time has been spent doing book signings around the country, mostly on the east coast. Last week he did a book signing in Tysons Comer. In December, he was a guest on “Good Morning America.” This week he is in Philadelphia taping a TV show called “Home Matters” for the Discovery Channel. In February, he taped a two-hour cooking show for the American Health Network which will be aired, later this year, also on the Discovery Channel, and did a cooking show in January with Lindsey Gustin for Channel 10 in Fairfax. He has a book signing trip to Hawaii and California planned for July, and his secretary has him scheduled for book signings up to October. Locally, he will be doing a book signing, with food samples, at Linden Vineyards on May 24. Reservations and tickets are required; call Linden Vineyards to sign up. On May 10, he will be doing a book signing at Waldenbooks in Fredericksburg from 1 to 3 p.m. Two weeks ago Chef O’Connell spent a few days at the Willard in Washington, D.C. He and one of his chefs at The Inn, Kevin Binkley, went to the Willard to cook several recipes from the cookbook, which are being featured as a fivecourse meal for this whole month for $65, See Cookbook, Page A-7 Katzen Bows Out Of Lt. Governor Bid By DAN LOWREY Thpes-Domcrat Staff Writer Jay Katzen ended his Republican bid for lieutenant governor Friday, quitting an underfunded campaign on the day that candidate petitions were due to the state Board of Elections Katzen said his decision to bow out was partly in the interest of party unity. Additionally, Katzen said, he has been “very seized over the past weeks by constituents who have appealed to me to run again as a delegate. “I wanted to make sure I was going to be a part of the next administration,” Katzen said. Jeff Parker, chairman of the Fauquier County Republican V Committee, said local party regulars welcomed the announcement, although “we were disappointed” that Katzen’s bid for higher office ended. “I think Jay realized that he had to make a tough decision ... And its a result, we welcome him back into the fold here as a candidate for the 31st legislative district seat,” Parker said. “I think it was just a situation where he ran up against a couple of fellas who had a big head start, and Jay had a long way to go to catch them,” Parker said. See Katxen, Page A-S f V.

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Ttiesday, April 1: Michelle Catherine Berta, 74/55, $57/29. Neal Burdwise Blaine, 74/55, $57/29. Julia Spinning Bloom, 68/55, $39/29. ; Suzan Michelle Bodge, 68/55, ; $39/29. Kenneth Bruce Clark, 70/55, $45/29. Peggy A. Corbin, defective speedometer, $30/39. Matthew Paul Curtis, 67/55, .$36/29. James Edward Decker, 74/55, $57/29. Christopher Csrter Dunn, reckless driving, 81/55, continued to May 0. Michael Ray Early, 68/55, $39/39. Natalie Emery, 70/55, $45/29. Rebecca Jane Frazier, reckless driving, reduced to improper driving, $100/29, fail to appear/contempt, dismissed, fail to report accident, $200/150 suspended. Bonnie Reeves Gill, 70/55, $45/29. Coy Mitchell Hayes, defective speedometer, $30/29. Michele Suzanne Lapalm, 68/55, ! $39/29. ( ' \ Katharine W.L. Cdggett, 70/55, $45/39, no operator’s licenses in possession, $10/2. Janet Hackley Makela, 72/55, $51/29. Thomas Williams Martinez, insufficient tire tread, $30/39. Melissa M. Mcintyre, 74/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to June 3, $29 cost. Theodore George Mills Sr., 72/55, $51/29. Hazel Lee Newman, 70/55, $45/29. Corey Parian Noll, 70/55, $45/29, no registration in possession, $10/2. Edwina K. Omdoff, 72/55, $51/29. Timothy James Quist, 73/55, $45/29. Cecile Lydia Scott, reckless driving, 75/55, continued to May 20, recless driving, 83/55, continued to May 20. Tammy Lynn Slaustas, 70/55, $45/29. Janice N. Sparks, 70/55, $45/29, no registration in possession, complied with law. Wesley Babington Sullivan, 70/55, $45/29. Gregory Thomas William^, 69/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25 suspended, $29 cost. Daniel J. Diguglielmo, possession of marijuana, $172 cost. Milton Conway Hudson, possess marijuana, dismissed. Theodore Colley, fail to appear, continued to May 13. • The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, April 8: Timothy Charles Sjurseth, 72/55, dismissed. Gary Hitt, assault and batter, continued to May 6. Jacob Rawlings Butler, violate order of court, six months jail, three to serve, $159 cost. Helen A.M. Brown, bad check, $45.84, dismissed, bad check, $46.03, six months suspended, $149 cost. Sherry D. Kisner, illegal dumping, dismissed, $29 cost. Stephen Lawrence Tharp, illegal dumping, $200/49. Kevin David Walcker, illegal dumping, $200/49. Michael Sean Gilkey, grand larceny, two cases petit larceny, continued to May 20. Nisheen M. Stephens, larceny, six months jail suspended, $500/49. Anthony Edward Clanagan, trespass, continued to May 6. Igor Ziman, 74/55, $57/39. • The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, April 8 and not previously reported in The Rappahannock News: Stephen W. Settle, driving under influence, $500/400 suspended, 90 days jail/4 days to serve, capias fail to appear 10/1/96, dismissed. Warren Charles Darnell, 47/35, $36/29. Edward Francis Donohue, 54/35, $57/29. Colin Patrick Graboln, 54/35, $57/39. Kendra Lynne Hendren, 69/55, $42/29. James Leo Horstkamp, 67/55,' $36/29. Eric Harrall Kvames, 72/55, $51/29. Brian William Noon, 44/25, continued to May 6. Cecile Lydia Scott, no state inspection, $25/39. Robin Lynn Seagrist, 34/25, $27/29. Charles H. Snead, 42/25, $51/39, no seat belt, $25. Michael Stephen Snow, 74/55, $57/39. Gerald Lee Ausberry, possess marijuana, continued on year, $29 cost. Ronald Ashby Grimes, disorderly conduct, $50/49. Steven Andrew Pfarr, possess marijuana, continued on year, $249 cost. Joseph B. Reid, possess PCP, sent to grand jury, continued to May 12. William Daniel Sheppard, possess marijuana, sent to ASAP, continued to Nov. 18, 1997, $209 cost. George Jeffrey Ocilka, allow unlicensed person to drive, no insurance, continued to July 15. Angela Zboray, reckless driving, no operator’s licenses, continued to June 17. Gerald Lee Ausberry, operate uninsured vehicle, $100/50 suspended, $2 cost. Donald J. Bobby, 70/55, $45/29. Main James Melville Brown, defective equipment, $30/29. Douglas Goode Carter, 74/55, $57/29. Cara Blanche Cutro, 71/55, continued to May 6. Whitney Brooke Dunn, 74/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to July 15, $29 cost, no operator’s licenses, complied with law. David Ingram Freeborn, 74/55, dismissed, $29 cost. Ronald Ashby Grimes, no seat belt, $25. Susan Jean Habig, 68/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to July 15, $29 cost. William Reinhart Hsanlon, 73/55, $54/29. Rebecca Ann Huggins, 70/55, $45/29, no seat belt, $25. John Mark Lancaster, 74/55, $57/29. , Raymond Clyde Leake Jr., no seat belt, $25. Joyce D. McClaran, 79/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to June 17, $29 cost. Ray Glenn Menefee, 74/55, $57/29. John William Myers, reckless driving, 77/55, reduced to improper drir ving, $25 suspended, $29 cost. Christopher James Preli, fail to drive right of road way, $30/29. Joseph Bedford Reid, 72/55, $51/29. Angela R. Rice, 69/55, $42/39. Krystal L. Roberts-Montgomery, reckless driving, reduced to improper driving, $50/39. Randal Ryan Roberts, fail to display plates, $25/39. " Jessie Cedar Sloan, drink while driving, $25/29, fail to display plates, $25/2, no seat belt, $25. Othal Smith Jr., reckless driving, 80/55, sent to driver’s improvement ' class, continued to June 17, $29 cost. Steven Fujio Watanabe, 74/55, continued to June 3. Lester Ashby Wayland, driving - under influence, fail to stop at accident, continued to May 6. Jesse Lee Woodward Jr., driving under influence, reduced to improper driving, $50/29. Richard Lynn Yowell, illegal sunshading, $25/29. - • The following cases were heard . in the Rappahannock General District ’ Court on Tuesday, April 15: James Lee Boggess Jr., capias : noncompliant, dismissed. Joseph A. Clatterbuck, Assault and batter, trespass, continued to May 13. , Floyd Gordons Clements, possess , marijuana, dismissed, drunk in public, $50/2, attempt to elude, $100/102, operator’s licenses suspended 90 days, 6 months jail/2 months to serve, drive suspended/revoked, $100/102, opera- ' tor’s licenses suspended 90 days, 30 days jail to serve, no liability insurance, $100/102, no state registration, $35/2. " The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: April 7: 2:35 a.m„ sickcall, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville, VRS; 9:22 a.m., unconscious person, Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 8:03 a.m., transport, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD. April 9: 12:19 p.m., chimney fire, U.S. 522, Woodville, Sperryville VFD, Sperryville VRS, Washington VFD and Castleton VFD; 7:11 p.m., seizures, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Washington VFD; 9:07 p.m., seizures, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS. April 10: 3:58 p.m., brush fire, U.S. 729, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD. April 11: 3:43 p.m., cuts/stabbing. Route 662, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 6:13 p.m., possible suicide, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD. April 12: 7:42 a.m., hemorrhaging, Route 628, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 3:33 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 522, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 8:16 p.m., hemorrhaging, Route 628, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 8:27 p.m., chest pains, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS. April 13: 3:34 a.m„ auto accident, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; 12:45 p.m., sickcall. 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Route 649, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD; 7:07 p.m., abdominal pain, Route 642, Amissville, Amissville VFD, Castleton VFD and Flint Hill VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office during this past week: April 7: larceny/from yards, Route 640, Amissville; assist Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office, Route 636, Washington; animal control/free text, U.S. 211, Sperryville; public service, Town of Washington; family fights, U.S. 522, Huntly; family fights, Route 707, Sperryville; stray dog. Route 646, Viewtown, public service, U.S. 211, Amissville. April 8: stray livestock/horses. U.S. 211, Ben Venue, stray livestock/horses, Route 642, Viewtown; stray livestock/horses, Route 642, Viewtown; info, gen., Route 621, Woodville; stray dog. 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April 10: stranded motorist, U.S. 211, Washington; citizen request assist, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; residence, Route 611, Amissville; animal control/free text, Route 600, Sperryville; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; larceny/from yards. Route 600, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 729, Flint Hill; dog nuisance, Route 610, Chester Gap; info, gen., Route 630, Huntly; public service. Route 729, Amissville; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Amissville. Mail Personal Property Forms The Commissioner of Revenue’s Office announces that personnal property forms have been mailed and should be returned before May 1. Tax relief for the elderly applications are now being taken. They must be turned in before July 1. The Commissioner’s Office will be open for extended hours through May 1. The hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call 6753513. April 11: info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; all other larceny, Route 637, Flint Hill; attempted suicide, U.S. .211, Washington; stray livestock/horses, Route 231, Sperryville; reckless driving, Route 611, Amissville; simple assault. Route 626, Castleton. April 12: citizen request assist, Route 626, Scrabble; dog nuisance, U.S. 522, Sperryville; dog nuisance. Route 626, Castleton; stray dog, Route 639, Amissville; flight to avoid prosecution, Route 626, Washington; traffic accident/personal injury, U.S. 522, Huntly; stray dog, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info, gen., Route 626, Castleton; simple assault, U.S. 211, Sperryville. April 13: citizen request assist. Route 642, Viewtown, driving under influence, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, Route 730, Amissville; burglary/forced entry nonresidence, Route 641, Flint Hill; lost, property, U.S. 211, Sperryville; funeral escort, Route 600, Sperryville; public service, U.S. 522, Sperryville; dog bite. 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Adult Education Spring Classes to Begin The Rappahannock County Public Schools’ spring session of adult education classes will begin on May 5 1997. Classes are taught by professional teachers, trade employees, and/or persons familiar with the subject being taught. Enrollment deadline is April 30, and because the classes have proven to be so popular, early registration is encouraged. The eight-week classes being offered this session will all meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a total of 16 hours of instruction, except for the Intermediate Computers class which meets for six weeks and the Basic Career and Financial Planning class which meets for seven weeks. The cost for each is $40 unless otherwise noted. The classes are: Computer Basics — basic class for beginners using Windows ‘95 on IBM compatible computers. Class held in Room 14 at the high school. Taught by Holly Pendleton; meets on Mondays beginning May 5. Intermediate Computers — for students who already have basic computer skills. Uses Windows ‘95 on IBM compatible computers. Class held in Room 14 at the high school. Purchase of workbook may be necessary. Taught by Karen Ellis; meets on Wednesdays beginning May 21; cost is $30. Couples Dancing — class includes two step and ballroom dance. Class held in commons area at high school. Taught by George Colvin; meets on Mondays beginning May 5. Line Dancing (Beginning) — learn country line dancing. Class held in auditorium at the elementary school. Taught by George Colvin; meets on Tuesdays beginning May 6. Line Dancing (Intermediate) — for students who are familiar with basic line dance steps. Class held in auditorium at the elementary school. Taught by George Colvin; meets on Wednesdays beginning May 7. Calligraphy — learn italic, uncial, foundation hand, Gothic and Roman capital lettering. Contact School Board office for list of needed materials. Class held in Room 7 at the high school. Taught by Davette Kvames; meets on Wednesdays beginning on May 7. Creative Writing — the instructor will work with you on starting, continuing, or completing journals, poems, short stories, plays or screenplays. Class held in Room 4 at the high school. Taught by Robert Sherwood; meets on Wednesdays beginning on May 7. Antiques — learn what to look for when,buying antiques and how to research them. Class held in Room 6 at the high school. Taught by Dutchy Borst-Fannon; meets on Wednesdays beginning May 7. Clay Pottery — learn basics of wheel and handbuilt pottery. Class held in Room 1 at the high school. Materials fee of $10 to be paid to teacher on first night of class. Taught by Peggy Burke; meets on Wednesdays beginning May 7. Basic Career and Financial Planning — class covers personal budgeting, credit card management, insurance, simple wills, job hunting, interviewing, personal recordkeeping, retirement planning, purchasing a house and car, simple tax returns, etc. Class held in room 6 at the high school. Taught by Darrow Kirkpatrick; meets on Mondays beginning May 5; cost is $35. Following are the 3-week workshops being offered: Basket weaving — learn to make an Appalachian basket. Materials fee of $8 to be paid to teacher on first night of class. Workshop held in Room 1 at the high school. Taught by Janet Kerig; meets on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; $18. Split Bottom Chair Weaving (tentative) — leam to weave chair seats using split bottom weaving method. Contact school board office for materials list. Workshop held in Room 5 at the high school. Taught by Wilson Atkins; meets on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; $18. Flower Arranging — learn basics of arranging cut flowers. Materials fee of $8 to be paid to teacher on first night of class. Workshop held in Room 12 at the high school. Taught by Celine Siira; meets on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; $18. Small Business Workshops — from the Small Business Development Center in Charlottesville. Taught by Bob Hamilton; meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; held in Room 2 at the high school: Starting Your Business — May 5 and 6; $20; Writing Your Business Plan — May 13 and 14; $20; Principles of Business Finance — May 19 and 20; $20; Principles of Business Taxes — May 28; $15. For these workshops make check payable to SBDC of Charlottesville and return with registration to the school board office. Registration forms are available at the Rappahannock Library, school board office, main offices of the public schools, Sperryville and Washington post offices, and are being sent home with students. For more information call Jeanie Dwyer at the school board office — 987-8773. Ephemeral Spring: Overnight Transition Comedaie’s Now Open Mid-April in the upper Virginia Piedmont is the most ephemeral time of the year except when the world is blanketed by snow when the land is transformed. The transition of green from day to day is subtle in spring. It is nevertheless there. Leaves emerge and overnight veer from pale yellowgreen toward blue-green. It all happens much too rapidly for this springwatcher. I find myself outwitted by the rush of the season. From day to day streaks of yellowgreen of new and emerging tulip tree and red maple leaves flow upward on the Virginia hills and mountains. Air is colder at night on the mountain tops so spring is later — often much later — than it is at lower elevations. Spring green is delayed at the summit. I just looked at the issuing leaves of a tulip tree. Their pale green fragility and newness nearly broke my heart. The perfection is absolute. It is also transient, for the hue will deepen and the leaves grow overnight. As spring progresses and the temperature climbs, insects will begin to nibble, chomp and tpnnel new leaves. How transitory is spring perfection. Leaves of the American Beech, Fagus grandifolia, push out from elongated bronze buds later than other trees. I anticipate their emergence with pleasure. A new beech leaf has a sheen on its elegance like the bloom of a peach. Beauty in nature is difficult to put into words for nature is perfection; it is never like anything else, I was going to write that new beech leaves are velvety. They are, but velvet is a man-made texture. It would be truer to write that velvet resembles a new beech leaf. An uncoiling fiddlehead, or crosier, of a Christmas Fern seems to symbolize the strength, beauty and determination of spring. I am reminded of the inadequacy of the language All Things Wild And Wonderful By John Trott The Virginia Naturalist to define nature for I have used two common terms to describe a tightly coiled, cinnamon -colored emerging fern as resembling a fiddle, which it does. Is there anything more manmade than the stem end of a violin? A crosier is, according to the dictionary, “...the staff of a bishop or abbot, resembling a shepherd’s crook.” Certainly the spiral of an emerging fiddle-heods | l fern resembles those symbols of man’s ingenious design. Words conjuring up man’s inventions of the imagination are all I have. I must be content. The fully defined ‘leaf’ of a fern is called a frond. It’s a good word that does not summon up anything but the graceful perfection of a mature fern. Frond is a good word to say; it is specific in meaning. Donald Curlross Peattie in An Almanac For Modems wrote that one could become an authority on ferns for there are not too many of them as opposed to sparrows, warblers or even oaks. Those miracles of evolution are numerous in species and subtly difficult to distinguish. As readers must know, I like Mr. Peattie. His words speak to me. I also like ferns for they were my introduction to the world of green plants when I was very young. Though the differences between species are subtle and many, I could master them and speak with authority on Hay-scented Fem (it does smell like new-mown hay when crushed), Sensitive Fem (named for it susceptibility to frost) or Christmas Fem which, being evergreen, was extensively used for Christmas decorations. It seems I have veered from early spring back to winter. It is time now for me to go outside and return to spring. In the cool of a mid-April morning I will look at the uncoiling fronds of the Christmas Fem in my wild flower gardens. That will place me again in the right frame of mind for the newness of nature. VALLEY INTERNAL MEDICINE James G. Dale, D.O. Board Certified Internal Medicine Office Hours 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 1 Valley Internal Medicine 50 Memorial Drive Suite C Luray, VA 22835 Phone 540-743-6558 D. Brooke Miller, M.D. Board Certified Family Medicine Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan LaValley The shops at Mountainside Market have a new tenant, Corriedales. The shop is named for a breed of sheep and features items made from all types of wool in addition to other products such as this ceramic llama with real wool for hair. By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer Sperryville welcomed the grand opening of another shop last weekend as Corriedale’s opened its doors on Route 211. Corriedale’s, which is a specialty gift shop, takes its name from a breed of sheep which originated in New Zealand and is a very old breed known for its large size and beautiful wool. And, true to its name the shop will carry all manner of wool goods and items. The items are handmade of natural fibers and many are local to the Northern Virginia area. The business is a division of local Indian Run Acres, L.L.C. which breeds llamas, sheep, goats and rabbits, and wanted to see a market for wool goods for others. The store’s inventory is unique with such items as the angora bear with his wool hat and sweater, sheepskin slippers, wool baby sets, blankets, socks, sweaters, all manner of small to large stuffed animals with various personalities, homemade quilts, and even feather dusters made from wool. It also boasts Mountain Meadows Creamery products, moisturizers and soaps, and original dip mixes. Other features of the shop are hand painted boxes, hand decorated chests, framed prints, handmade purses, and original ! Blue Moon Cafe I PRESENTS rday April 18*8 p.m. Chet Lowther Saturday April 19 nace Mountain 8:30 p.m. estone Flesher Mi 21 I West of Sporryvillr next io 'tnuhivimsifto Market 540-987-3162 artwork. An unusual type of artwork; available is hand painted clothes done by artist Evonne Vey of Maryland who specializes in pet portraits and paintings of animals on fabric. The shop hopes to host spinning lessons for those interested down the road and thereby promote natural fibers. They now have loose wool for spinning and weaving available. An interesting addition to the shop is its collection of video training tapes on sheep, llamas, rabbits and other animals such as dogs and cats. The shop has set up a video display to educate customers on the procedures used . to process wool, the care of the animals, history of the animals, and using the wool products — for example in spinning. They also have books on animals, spinning and wool items. As if all this wasn’t enough they will even take orders for handmade quilts with any fabric and pattern. These are all made locally. And more items are coming, handmade jewelry, stained glass and handcrafted bird houses. They are working on putting together a resource listing (wall) on area breeders of certain wool items that people can contact if they want certain items or are interested in a particular type of animal, such as a rare breed. 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Mr. Hutcheson said he began spraying the trees in March. “It was supposed to be a great year. Everybody said it was going to be the best year anyone had seen in long while for apples. But, of course, now that won’t happen.” -----1 Sot scribe to the Rappahannock New*. Cal! 675-8338. 'i 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 FY ENDING 6/30 Contemplated Expenditures Instruction Admin., Attend., & Health Pupil Transport Services Operation & Main Services School Food Services Facilities Debt Services School Construction FY 1997 $4,317,797 $500,174 $531,838 $465,777 $83,062 -0$320,470 -0FY 1998 $4,805,500 $512,718 $577,878 $591,514 $83,062 $6,500 $320,805 -0Total Contemplated Expenditures $6,219,118 $6,897,976 Estimated Revenues From the Commonwealth From the Federal Government Other Local Sources Transfers from General Fund $1,968,688 $231,346 $150,159 $3,868,925 $1,916,100 $245,404 $186,518 $4,549,954 Total Estimated Revenues $6,219,118 $6,897,976 ^/aith cA{ountain’s FAMOUS PLANT SALE STARTS NOW! 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-Eappnfjatmocfe JJetosEstablished 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 David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock County $24 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to I960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1997 ; Kudos to the Volunteers It seems only appropriate during National Volunteer Week we ■give a big vote of thanks to all the many people who willingly give of their time and talent to put in the extra effort whenever and wherever it’s needed. You have only to look at Page B1 of this week’s paper to see for yourself what volunteering can do. The Rappahannock Lions Club just donated a booth for hearing screening to the Rappahannock School system. The funds for its purchase took time and effort on the part of the many local Lions Club members to raise. And it has provided the children of this county with a valuable resource in addition to saving the county a little over $1200. If you come across a volunteer this week — say thanks! Our Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Jeanie McNear at Hilltop Farm in Gid Brown Hollow with yearlings Visby, Fredericka and Cleopatra. Letters to the Editor Visitor's Center Good Idea The Town Council’s move to provide seed money in the budget for a visitor’s center in town, where people could come to obtain tourist information, is an excellent one. •• Since 90 percent of the town’s money comes from tourism the move to provide a central location to advise visitors about what the town has to offer is a logical step. One can only wonder why it took this long to move forward toward providing a visitor’s center. In fact, it wouldn’t be a bad idea if the county followed suit. Perhaps a joint effort would work? The county could certainly benefit from a visitor’s center as well. A Big Hand For Volunteers To the Editor: This is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize the value of the many people whose unpaid and gladly given efforts do so much to enhance our lives and help make Rappahannock County the extra special place it is for us to live. As the Volunteer Coordinator of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, 1 would particularly like to commend the over 50 RSVP volunteers who are so active and supportive in so many aspects of Rappahannock County activities. Just imagine our county without these volunteers in our schools, library, fire & rescue units, the historical society, Literacy Volunteers of America, hospice, Red Cross, The Extension Office, Ki Theater, The Lions Club, Senior Nutrition Site, Rappahannock Animal Welfare League, and countless other places; and without those Good Samaritans who visit and drive for individuals in need to transportation and extra care. Then you begin to see their services are vital to the web of life as we know it. Volunteers serve in the best tradition of our nation and Volunteerism is an inseparable part of many of our lives. American volunteerism is unequaled around the world. This is the time to do what we really should do all year long; recognize and thank those around us who contribute so much to our well-being. JEANIE MCNEAR RSVP Volunteer Coordinator RRCSB Let's Clarify CCED's Role To the Editor; Thank you for your recent article (April 2nd issue) concerning the center for Compatible Economic Development (CCED) workshop. I would like to clarify one item that appeared in the article. I am not a spokesperson for our working group at the CCED workshop. We participated in a series of exercises designed to show us a way to assess our local community, economy and environment. We were given some data and, along with our combined knowledge of the County, we practiced assessment procedures including identifying stresses and sources of stresses within the County. Our conclusions were general and, at best, incomplete. But the purpose of the workshop was to teach us how to examine our county. A more comprehensive assessment must be conducted within the County and with broad-based input. Only then can initiatives be generated to promote com GOOD NEIGHBORS IN recognition of an heroic deep w patible economic development that preserves the county’s rural appeal. Rappahannock Action is a group that rose directly from the workshop. It’s objectives are to ensure that a comprehensive assessment is made and initiatives are developed to preserve and promote the rural community, economy and environment of Rappahannock County. We are committed to the idea that the quality of life in Rappahannock County can only be preserved and improved through community-generated initiatives. I am thrilled by the number of individuals and organizations willing to listen to me discuss the CCED methodology, and I am currently trying to arrange for an introductory workshop here. Once again, I thank The Rappahannock News for your coverage of this matter and your continuing commitment to keeping Rappahannock informed. SUE BENNER GARVIN Chairman, Rappahannock Action Thanks To All Who Helped To the Editor: When we moved to Rappahannock County 16 years ago, we soon became aware of the uniqueness and special ness of this area. As they years went by, we learned to use, and were enriched by, the surprising number of physical, educational, cultural, and human resources which were available here. This past winter, both of us suffered serious illnesses which temporarily severely limited our ability to pursue the lifestyle that we had come to love. We despaired of ever catching up with the spring work around our homestead that we has enjoyed so much in the past. Suddenly we were told that a group of people would appear on the following weekend for a “work party”....to do whatever needed to be done. Well, they cleaned house, ironed clothes, put up awnings, pruned the grape arbor, dug up and turned over many garden beds, and even provided food for the occasion! So thank you Page Smith, Mike Garcia, Dan Lewis, Lois Manookian, Bob Treanor, and Butch Zindel....from the bottom of our hearts. And more thanks to various Rappahannockers (like Sally Nash, the Dietels, the Youngs, Lyt Wood, the Abells, the Birds, and the Fraziers) who brought over casseroles, read to us, and did so many other caring and helpful things. The many prayers, letters and cards inspired us and surely hastened our recoveries. Is this a wonderful county, or what? SID AND MARGARET GOTTLIEB Boston The Time Machine From the Rappahannock News back when 30 Years Ago Thursday, April 13, 1967 The volume of requests on road improvements was at a minimum Friday when a public hearing on highways was held in connection with the April meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. Marjorie Holmes, well known author and teacher, will be a guest speaker at the annual spring meeting of District VIII, Home Demonstration Clubs on April 22, 1967 when it convenes at Madison County High School at 10 a.m. The Arts and Crafts group has set the second Tuesday of each month for regular meetings during the summer. Spring cleaning time is here, and so is the annual Rummage Sale by the Ladies Auxiliary for the benefit of the Washington Fire Company and Rappahannock Rescue Squad. 25 Years Ago Thursday, April 13, 1972 The case of Virginia Electric & Power Company vs. Rappahannock County trees went through another flurry of hearings in court in Washington Wednesday morning, and then the attorneys took off for Richmond and further arguments before the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. ^ Howard Amos Clark, of Box 245, Amissville, is now with the State Police as a conditionally appointed trooper and is undergoing field training in the Lynchburg area, according to Colonel H.W. Burgess, Superintendent of the Department. A mass meeting of the Rappahannock Democratic Party was held Saturday at the courthouse in Washington. 10 Years Ago Thursday, April 16, 1987 Every chair in the Elementary School auditorium was filled and the overflow stood at the back of the room, as upwards of 150 people turned out for last Wednesday’s public hearing on a proposal for a sanitary landfill near Amissville. The Department of Defense Joint Services Open House will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Marine PFC Daniel M. Bailey, son of Betty w. Bailey of Front Royal and Archie D. Bailey Jr. of Washington, was assigned to duty at Marine Barracks in Alameda, Calif., after completion of the Infantry Combat Training Course at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

SPORTS Annual Fodderstack Race in Nineteenth Year On Saturday, April 26, the Nineteenth Annual Fodderstack 10-K Race will be run from Flint Hill to Washington. That’s “run” in the sense of “so as to operate”, since many of the “runners” travel at a speed that only a glacier could envy. Which of course (no pun intended) is part of the event’s appeal. While there are any number of participants who legitimately compete for the $300 cash prize offered to the runner who bests the course record of 31.26 for men or 36:46 for women, the emphasis is on having a good time. OK, maybe the first, second and third place trophies crafted by local artisan Meryl Strange for males and females in each of ten categories also acts as something of an incentive...and perhaps the Eva Smith Memorial trophies to the first finishing Rappahannock County resident (male and female) also adds some fleetness of foot. Really though, the bottom line is getting out and enjoying the first blush of Spring. The Race runs from the Vierling’s Flint Hill Packing Shed down Route 522 to a right turn onto Fodderstack Rd. (look for the State Trooper, don’t Varsity Baseball Team Handed Tough Loss by Luray By DONN HACKNEY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On Monday 4-7-97 the Varsity Baseball team traveled to Luray. The Panthers (1-3) jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning^ when Ervin Phillips (.286) and Jon Digges (.389) both singled. Tommy Settle (.357) lined a base hit up through the middle to bring home Phillips. With a count of one ball and one strike on clean-up hitter Griffin Ward, Jon and Tommy successfully executed a double steal. Ward connected with the next pitch driving the ball to the center field wall while coasting into second base with a stand up double and collecting two RBI’s. Adam Bouffard (0-1) was On the mound for the Panthers. Adam got off to a slow before retiring the side. A lead off triple in the second inning posed a threat to the Panthers three run lead but Bouffard went to work easily getting the next three Luray hitters out. In the third inning Luray responded with three runs, two of which were unearned. In the top of the fourth inning the Panthers retaliated when Chris Sealock (.315) and Adam Bouffard (.278) both singled and stole a base. Alex Baumgardner knocked in Sealock to tie the score at four runs a piece. In the fifth inning with no one on base, Senior Captain Jon Digges unloaded a towering homerun blast to center field and reclaiming the lead 5-4. The Panther scooted across another one in the sixth and the Panthers now lead by a score of 6-4. In the bottom of the sixth inning Luray answered with six runs of their own. Two walks, two singles, two errors and a homerun by Glenwood Veney. The distraught Panthers found themselves trailing 10-6 going into the last inning. The Panthers who played with intensity and pride were not ready to accept defeat. Daniel Digges lead off the inning striking out but on a heads up play, advanced to first when the catcher missed the third strike. Ervin then walked bringing Jon to the plate. Jon lined a 2-0 curve ball into left field sending home Daniel and Ervin. The next two batters were retired but not before Jon went to second on a passed ball and to third on a ground out. With two outs and down by two runs, Andy Grimsely singled bringing home Jon, Andy then took second on a passed ball. Chris Sealock hit the ball sharply to the third baseman that was errored. Adam walked, took second base on a ★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Old Dominion Shows STERLING GUN SHOW April 19-20 Community Town Plaza Old Jamesway Store Sat. 9-5. Sun. 9-4. $5.00 UNDER 12 FREE. W/ ADULT BUY* SELL* TRADE RT. 7 WEST, LEFT AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AFTER DRANESVILLE RD. NEXT TO TOTALLY FOR KIDS. 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Both longtime local runners, Rappahannock wannabes and the odd dedicated runner (it almost goes without saying that “odd” is meant in the most positive, non-judgmental manner possible) travel to Rappahannock for what is often the first great day of Spring. Our Attorneys have advised that a guarantee to great weather would be inadvisable, so suffice it to say, there has been only one rainy Fodderstack in the last 10 years. Perhaps not coincidentally, the times were the fastest in that ten years as well. Whispeijet bus service (that doesn’t really mean anything; the marketing people thought that it sounded good) begins from Washington to Flint Hill at approximately 9 a.m. Registration in Flint Hill at the Volunteer Fire Department Fairgrounds starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 9:30 in time for the Race’s start at 10. Preregistration (postmarked by April 19) is $14, and is $17 the day of the Race. • A botched start for the Race has become something of a tradition in Rappahannock County. There has been everything from a stalled starter’s vehicle to a misfiring starter’s gun, a malfunctioning bull-horn, and a lost timekeeper. The county’s crack team of starter strategists is even now devising this year’s debacle, although playing it straight might win out as the strategy for this year. Everyone is urged to come out to the race. Failing that, come out and enjoy the day by cheering the runners and attending the awards ceremony on the Courthouse steps about noon. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Dawn Dixon and mom Dianne Pendleton with her daughter’s, Karen and Rebecca* in last year’s Fodderstack Race. The race will be run this year on Saturday, April 26. passed ball and advanced to third while Sealock scored on a wild pitch. The Panthers had regained the lead by a score of 11-10 going into the last half of the seventh inning. Luray fought back. They responded with a lead off walk, a single, two passed balls and capitalized on an infield error. With the score now tied, and a runner on third, Jon pitched smartly to Luray’s clean-up hitter. With the count at no balls and two strikes, Jon deliv ered a curve ball that was untouched and called strike three. On that pitch, Luray sent their runner home who slid safely before catcher Griffin Ward could apply the tag. The Panthers were devastated as the game ended in favor of Luray 12-11. On Thursday April 10 the Panthers traveled to Page County for a double header. The Panthers won the first game 6-5 and dropped the second game 9-4. Big hitters for the Panther son the day were Ervin Phillips (3-6) Chris Sealock (4-5) and Griffin Ward (2-4). The Panthers are 2-5 on the year and play Brentsville (District Game) on Tuesday (away), Strasburg on Wednesday (home) and George Mason (District Game) on Friday (away). SHENANDOAH V A I. I. [• Y Ci O I, F t. 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News From the Track Above, RCHS track team members Jason Danner, Michael Passieux, Jennings Hobson and Nikki Rustic taking a break between events at the track meet at Page County on Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Cindy Mahan April 9. Top right, Sandra Oliver, Emily Sims and Beth Yowell competed in several of the running events. Right, Chris Dennis nears the finish line at the Page County meet. WhenYouCallWarrentonFromWashington,AreAIIYourConversationsThisHurried? Here's where it gets easier.'" Sprint Sign up for Frequent Caller or Unlimited Caller and take your time. By choosing the Frequent Caller Option, you'll pay a discounted per minute rate and a small flat monthly fee on all your calls to Warrenton That works out to a savings of up to 67% on your calls from Washington to Warrenton for just a few cents a day. Of course, with the Unlimited Caller Option it won't matter how long you talk or how often you call. 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Chris finished second in both the 1600m run and the 800m run. Adam was third in the 300m hurdles and fourth in the 100m run. Jeff Atkins was third place in the long jump and Mark Williams third in the 3200m run. Tommy Baldwin was fourth in the 400m run. The team attends today at Manassas Park, and their next meet is at Madison, April 21. Varsity Softball Loses to Page By SUSAN PAYNE Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Lady Panthers hosted Page County on Wednesday. The last meeting between these two teams went to eight innings with Rappahannock losing 1-0. Page County took the lead in the first inning scoring four runs off of two walks, two Rappahannock errors, and a single by Smith. The Lady Panthers came back to score one run in the first on a single by Emily Taylor. Rappahannock kept from scoring in the second inning. Kylene Wolfe started off the bottom of the second with a single and was driven in by Meghan Fairbrother. After two complete innings Page was still leading 42. Page scored two more runs over the next two innings increasing their lead by four funs. The Lady Panthers scored two more runs in the bottom of the fourth off of a walk drawn by Julie Atkins and a single by Fairbrother. With the score 6-4, Rappahannock failed to score again and lost by a final score of 10-4. Julie Comer was the winning pitching. She struck out eight batters while only walking three. She gave up six hits to the Lady Panthers. Margo Haynes was on the mound for Rappahannock. She struck out seven batters and only gave up two hits. “Margo had another good perforBankrupt? Repossession? Bad Credit? Shaky Credit? No Credit? NO MONEY * DOWN! * Credit Approval Center (Second Chance Auto Finance Experts) New/Used Cars-Trucks-Vans 1-800-635-0730 s Call Today All Applications Accepted Regular Sales fc Every Tuesday - HORSE SALE 2nd Sat, 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE Is 1.30 p.m. Every Month ‘ ‘ on to our >«gular sales on the 2': ;jf of each month, re w,.l have a sipf Stale Graded Feeder Cattle i For further ^formation call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall cn Hr 55 mance today. She gave up only two hits to a good team; I couldn’t have asked for any better,” said Coach Carl Payne. The hitting of Fairbrother and Taylor is just impressive both going 24. Fairbrother collected two RBI’s off of two singles. Taylor also had a RBI for Rappahannock hitting a single and a double. Keirsten Kerr and Wolfe also got a hit for Rappahannock in last week’s game. “Our team is really coming together. We are making fewer errors; hitting the ball better, and our pitching has really improved. I feel confident going into our first district game,” said Payne. The Lady Panthers play their first district game on Tuesday against Brentsville. Varsity Soccer Has Remained Undefeated The varsity soccer team at RCHS is not only undefeated this season, but no team has even scored against them. Last week was an especially busy week for the players, as they beat Stonewall-Jackson on Monday (8-0), Quantico on Tuesday (2-0), and Madison on Thursday (1-0). Rappahannock dominated all the games, said Coach Christy Sander. In the game against Quantico, said Coach Sander, sweeper Ryland Pace held the defense together. Both outside fullbacks, Shawn Torrence and David Loebs played strong defense. Mike Letsen scored both goals, the second one in the last ten minutes of the game. In the game against Madison, Chris Sause scored the winning goal. The score remained tied at zero most of the first half. Coach Sander said that Chris’s goal was a beautiful shot from about 25 yards out. Jeremy Tole, a former soccer star at RCHS, is assistant coach for the team this season. The team’s next game will be against Central at Central on April 22. The next home game will be against Brentsville on April 24, both games beginning at 5 p.m. The games against Central and Brentsville could be tougher than the beginning games of this season, said Coach Sander. • '* ' - ’ Subscribe to the] Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338. v-c" «’

Unusual Accident Occurs at Ben Venue Races By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Sian Writer An unfortunate accident happened at the Ben Venue Races on April 5 which injured six people. According to Major Rick MacWelch of the Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle parked at the races rolled forward, striking another vehicle, causing it to strike some picnickers. He said that nobody was seriously injured, but four of the six who were injured were transported to hospitals. A major burglary took place at the house of Margaret Saunders on Fodderstack Road in Flint Hill on April 4. Deputy Chris Williams said that an estimated $5600 worth of items were taken from the house, including three televisions, two VCR’s, one camera and a jewelry box with jewelry and other items. A large gold car, possibly a Lincoln Town car, was seen in front of the residence that day with two males inside. A motorcycle accident sent 38year-old Geoffrey H. Barnes of Washington, D.C. to the emergency room at Culpeper Hospital on the morning of April 5. He was riding a 1995 Honda motorcycle on U.S. 211, four miles west of Route 667, was braking downhill, lost control and overturned, according to Virginia State Trooper C.A. Moore’s accident report. He was not going over the speed limit, but was going over the maximum safe limit for that stretch of highway. Trooper Moore charged Mr. Bames with reckless driving. Mr. Bames suffered a possible broken wrist and rib injuries. Shirley Settle of Battle Mountain Road in Amissville reported a possible theft of a guinea pig on April 7. The cage was found outside by her grandchildren, but the guinea pig was missing. Cynthia Deneal, 47, of Front Royal, was charged with trespassing on property on Piedmont Ave. in Washington after she had been notified by the property owner to stay off the property. She was arrested on April 9. A weedeater was reported missing last Thursday from the Parker residence on Route 600 in Sperryville. Last Friday, a well pump which had earlier been stolen and recovered, was again stolen from the Godfrey Kauffmann residence on Route 637 in Flint Hill. According to Sheriff Gary Settle, someone cut the wires and took the pump. Monique Grant, 21, of Bealeton, was visiting an inmate in the county jail last Saturday and was arrested on outstanding Prince William County warrants of shoplifting, misdemeanor assault and battery, and failure to appear. Sheriff Settle said'that about a year ago he began running a criminal check on all visitors to the jail. Since then, they have picked up several felons who were wanted in other jurisdictions. Ms. Grant was returned to Prince William County authorities. Following a dispute last Saturday in Sperryville, 48-year-old Carson Menefee of Sperryville was arrested on a simple assault charge. He was taken to jail and later released on bond.' On Sunday morning, a potential forced entry was reported by Rev. Campbell at the Flint Hill Pentecostal Church. A broken window was discovered with pry marks, but it did not appear that anyone had entered the church. Rev. Campbell reported some items missing from the church. On Saturday afternoon, a 1988 Honda driven by Marlon L. Vales, 30, of Charlottesville, wrecked on U.S. 522, .15 mile from Route 630 in Huntly. According to Virginia State Trooper C.A. Moore’s accident report. Mr. Vales lost control on a curve, rah off the right side of the road, struck a fence and overturned. The Honda had $5000 damage. The report said that Mr. Vales was speeding, doing 65 mph, and he was charged with reckless driving. 1 About 3 a.m. on Sunday, Ronald L. Falls, 45, of Harrisonburg, was driving on U.S. 211, two miles west of Route 667 in Sperryville, when he ran off the right side of the road and ov«rturned in his 1985 Chevy. Trooper C.A. Moore charged Mr. Falls with driving under the influence. Mr. Falls was wearing a seat belt, but suffered some facial cuts and was transported to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. The Chevy had $ 1000 damage. I Healing Arts Center Opens Its Doors Rappahannock Healing Arts Center opened its new doors to area communities on April 1 in Sperryville, located on Route 211, the new building will allow for an expansion of services that will include educational programs, workshops, support circles, and classes. Over the past two years, RHA has been providing support and complementary health care for adults, children and families seeking wellness through personal growth. Working together to create a place to share in the spirit and love of Community are seven professionally certified practitioners available by appointment Monday through Saturday. Kathleen Maier, Internationally known herbalist, lecturer, and Reiki III practitioner, provides botanical education and resourcing. Sharyn Nicholson and Karen Loving, board certified massage and bodywork practitioners, each bring areas of expertise to the center that include somatic and cranial sacral therapy, Alexander Technique, and energy modalities. Bertha Scholten, Licensed Professional Counselor and Reiki III practitioner, offers holistic counseling for individuals, families and groups. Carol Lucking, MS, also provides counseling services for adults, children and families, and is a certified practitioner of hypnosis. The staff are all expert enced teachers and will offer workshops and educational programs as part of their services. “Our approaches have a common thread. We focus on the power already within each one of us to move towards health. Resourcing and supporting the unique strengths of the whole person in body, mind, heart and spirit, leads to a synergy that can produce deep, long lasting growth in health,” says Lucking. Additional space allows the center to welcome associate practitioners Ivan Ussach and Lanise Waites, R.N.C. Mr. Ussach, certified in yoga instruction and transformational breathwork, will also offer sacred drumming and environmental awareness programs as well as Reiki. Ms. Waite’s holistic nursing experience brings forth an interesting and beneficial service to private and professional clients by offering comprehensive treatment searches for anyone interested in researching current treatment options for specific diagnoses and ailments. Ms. Waites is also available for homeopathy study groups, guided imagery, and therapeutic touch. Reception hours for general information and friendly conversation are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 rffn. to 1 p.m. For further information call the center at 987-7204. ARB Approves Town Signs At the Town of Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) meeting last Thursday evening, the board approved signs for attorney Frank Reynolds, and for a new CPA office moving into the back of the medical center in town. They also gave their nod to an ► Cookbook From Page A-l including wine, which is considerably less than it would cost at The Inn. The dinner is being served in the Willard Room, which is the Willard’s nicest restaurant. They did a press luncheon and then cooked dinner for 100 guests outbuilding on Claybert Smoot’s property, and to a patio repair at the Washington Baptist Church. Jeff Butler received approval to put an addition on the back of his garage and to build a storage shed on footings still remaining from an old storage shed. who purchased tickets for the dinner which included the cookbook. The book is for sale in many stores and shops, and locally at The Inn and their gift shop on Main St. It is lavishly illustrated with color photographs of Rappahannock County scenes and familiar faces by Tim Turner, an internationally known photographer who is based in Chicago. Chef O’Connell said that an average of 15 books sell in town daily, purchased at the restaurant or the Main St. gift shop. Directions from 1-66: 8 miles west of Marshall, VA OR 12 miles east of Front Royal, VA. Take exit 18, turn south on Rt. 688 & proceed a short distance (cross Rt. 55). Turn left at railroad. Massey Ferguson 283 (67 h.p.) diesel tractor w/1500 hours and live P.T.O. (This is the tractor you have been looking fori); M.F. 165 (50 h.p.) diesel tractor w/live P.T.O; Vermeer 5041 round bailer in very good condition; New Idea Cut-Ditioner mower; Farm Boy wheel hay rake; 9' Bush Hog offset rotary mower; Near new 9 ft. scraper blade; 14 ft. Low-Boy Trailer (heavy duty with brakes, lights, and current inspection). Older 2-axle Low-Boy trailer; Near new Shaver post driver; Danhauser post hole digger; Heavy duty Powder River brand cattle squeeze chute w/corral, gates, and loading chute trailer; 1984 Ford F-250 pickup truck w/rebuilt diesel engine and current inspection (looks rough, runs fine). 2 good fence chargers; 4 marine batteries; Fiberglass feed troughs; Rubbermaid waters; Metal sheep troughs, gates, fencing, tools, and more! From neighbor with reserve: Old case square baler. Gravely power unit w/sulkey; 3 old Ford pick-up trucks & possibly other farm machinery & tractors. FROM OLD MARKHAM STORE: Glass showcase & more. TERMS: All items sold as is with no warranty expressed or implied for. Cash or Chock w/proper I.D. on auction day. Announcements at auction take precedence. Wm. B. Watkins Auctioneer (VA 346) • 540-955-3606 I Tyson & Mary Gilpin. | VERY FEW SMALL ITEMS - BE HERE AT 10 A.M. High School Roof in Need of Repairs ' By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer ' Roof consultant Bill Hale from RamCorp. told school board members at last week’s meeting that the roof at Rappahannock County High School over the commons area and auditorium is completely saturated and is a code violation. It needs to be removed and replaced as soon as possible, he said. He stressed that the decision as to what type of roof should be put on needs to be decided right away so the project can be completed over the summer. It is possible to do the roof during school, but Mr. Hale strongly recommended doing it while school is not in session. Doing the roof while school is in session can add to costs significantly, he said. Mr. Hale’s company completed a study about replacing roofs at both the high school and elementary school, and gave a rundown of budget estimates to carry the schools from now through 2001. There is continuing leakage at the schools and he said the roofs are in second and third stages of deterioration throughout, and recent repairs have just been “band-aid fixes.” There is also some saturated insulation. He said that the roofs had not been designed or installed properly. All in all he painted a very bleak picture about the roofs at the schools, and said ‘They need to be budgeted for replacement.” The roofs hold water and “pools” form on them. Board chairman John Tole said that common sense says they are very likely to have problems with flat roofs. I want to get the water off that roof, he said. The board thoroughly discussed the roofs, and what kind of roofs should be put on as replacements, and called a special meeting on Friday morning. They voted to spend $2500 for a comparison and feasibility study by RamCorp, comparing different types of roofs, including a single membrane roof, or metal, for the roof over the commons area and auditorium. Mr. Hale had told them that preventative roof maintenance and remedial repair can increase the life cycle value of a roof by 50 percent, and offered to also include a roof maintenance plan. On another matter, the band boosters are soliciting donations to offer a scholarship to graduating band students. Director of Guidance at RCHS Jim Futrell discussed the status of students training for SAT. He said that scoring well on the tests is extremely important for someone who wants to get into a competitive school. SAT workshops for math and English have been going on since mjd-; March on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, with 8 to 10 students in each class. The students feel much better prepared and their anxiety level goes down while taking the SAT, said Mr. Futrell. He said that about 30 students take the test each year. * New software is available in the high school library for practicing both verbal and math portions of the SAT Guidance counselor Joyce Brown said that the English teachers are constantly preparing the students for the SAT. Dr. Tole said, ‘The classes sound like a very positive assist.” There has been more termite damage discovered at the elementary school. Extensive treatment will cost around $3500, said Dr. Gangel, and that is not in the budget. The termite problem is ongoing and flares up from time to time, and at this time of year they swarm. FREE CHILD SCREENING FOR THE COUNTIES OF CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON ORANGE & RAPPAHANNOCK 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. April 12,1997 CULPEPER April 19,1997 WARRENTON What You Do Can Make A —, BIG Difference In Your Child’s LIFE! ... Qualified Professionals will screen each child for Hearing, Vision, Physical & Mental Development. 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|Town Looking Into Problem With Water Leak ; By CINDY MAHAN % Rappahannock News Staff Writer % . i» There is still a considerable amount of water being lost from the Washington water system, due to a feak or leaks in the system. .1* In March, the water system {lumped 1,045,000 billable gallons (Jhose which are treated and potable). @f these gallons, 759,140 were billed and 285,860 were lost. Mayor Stew Willis said that some of the lost gallons may be attributable to the water meters being read three days before the end of the month and some to a Ifeak which was found. * Councilman Ray Gooch said he felt that since the town had spent $ 1 million on a new distribution system with Rappawan they should come hack and check for a leak. ! “Every moflth we sit here and the water pumped was more than that t&lled,” he said, adding that the treated Water costs money because of the electricity used. * - Mayor Willis said he will call Rappawan to come and look for the -leak. -' In discussing the proposed budget, 53r. Gooch said he would like to see ■ ► Katzen From Page A-l ' ‘ Fund-raising problems plagued Katzen’s campaign against McLean airline executive T. Coleman Andrews III and former Richmond tobacco executive John Hager, both of whom expected to raise and spend more than $1 million on the statewide primary race. Katzen said that expenses associated with travel, advertising and staffing had left him “deeply in debt.” His campaign had been kept afloat largely through personal loans he had acquired. TOEBOS IVEWHOLLAISD New Location j : I 4597 Lee Hwy., 5 miles north of WariCTton on Rt 29 in. ■ , New Ba!tim<ke,.VA - . gmi >11 See BIM Eliot’s and Ron Barfield's :^:iterNew ii&ikmd Mace f loaders, mowers, backhoes, etc: BBQ served 11 ajn to 2 pjn. - -« ». "a % Parts Fair (Special pricing on all New Holland parts, oils, etc.) Special pricing on new <6 used equipment. some seed money in the budget for a visitor’s center in town where people could come to get tourist information. Treasurer Louise van Dort agreed, and said that 90 percent of the town's money comes from tourists and the town spends nothing on it. A total of $4000 was approved for the seed money. Councilman Charles Tompkins said that he thought the acquisition of property for the tourist center may be a possibility, and that he would like to see a public toilet in the town. Mr. Gooch, the chairperson for the Committee on the Future of the Town (Committee), said that the Committee had a change of recommendations since the draft report was previously circulated. The revised report states that the Committee would like to continue its study of the town in a second phase. The Committee, which is made up of Mr. Gooch, Charles Tompkins, Peter Skowronski, Louise van Dort and Mayor Stewart Willis, has produced a report that summarizes 1 1/2 years of hearings between the Committee and 11 different groups in the town of Washington, including Katzen said he will now focus on retaining his seat in the House of Delegates, which he has held since 1994. He has already begun campaigning door-to-door and canvassing the district in his trusty Oldsmobile, which has close to 400,000 miles on it. “It’s still rockin’,” he said. His announcement was quickly followed by a letter of endorsement by Congressman Frank Wolf (R-10th). “I do not believe the people of the 31 st House of Delegates District could ask for a better representative, spokesman or fighter for their interests,” Wolf wrote. Parker said Katzen has strong support within the local GOP party and he was unaware of any challenger to run against him. “I think there were some people churches, businesses and town residents, said Mr. Gooch. According to the Committee’s revised report, the agenda for the second phase would be: 1) Establish proposed expanded town boundaries; 2) Establish goals for the future of the town taking opportunity of the expanded boundaries — such things as smaller lot development, cluster housing for seniors, waste water treatment facilities; 3) Engage professional planner to develop a long-range planning model based on 1) and 2); and 4) Report the model to Council (June, 1998) and expect Council to refer it to the Planning Commission for preparation of a new Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Gooch said that he felt the waste water issue was in good hands, with Mr. Tompkins in charge. That committee has really set a standard for issues regarding the town, including long-range plans, said Mr. Gooch. Regarding parking, said Mr. Gooch, two studies had been done since he had been on Town Council, and both showed that there was not a problem. Mr. Skowronski has agreed to serve on a committee for parking and that committee will immediately looking at the situation in light of the fact that Jay was seeking the lieutenant governorship, [and] had he received that nomination, he wouldn’t be in a position to run for both,” Parker said. “So naturally there were some people looking at that, seeing the possibility. But as of right now I don’t have any names of anyone who had officially declared themselves the candidate.” After his withdrawal from the lieutenant governor race, Katzen endorsed Andrews for the position. The Republican candidate, who will be selected at the June 10 primary, will most likely face former U.S. representative L.F. Payne Jr., who is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. address the situation on Main Street, working with the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Sheriff’s Office. The committee will file a report prior to the present Town Council’s ending date of June, 1998. fhe Committee will ask the Planning Commission to make a list of issues for long-range planning of the town (20 years). Expounding on the agenda, Mr. Gooch said that the Committee would draw tentative new boundaries for the town and make a list of what they would like to see in the town that would be made possible by the new boundaries. If areas are to be developed, the Committee will say what they wish to see included, possibly affordable housing for teachers and senior citizens. The Committee would then seek funds to get a professional town planner, said Mr. Gooch, to work on a plan for growth and development within the new boundaries. Mr. Gooch said that the Committee wants to come back to the Town Council before June 1998 with a plan on paper for long-range planning of the town, which will be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan for ► Inn \ From Page A-l be able to be cleaned entirely with a steam wand. The stove will be the first of its kind in the U.S. Vulcan wanted to create a showpiece with it, said Chef O’Connell. Many chefs today go with the Bonnet stove from France, he said, but he is obviously excited about his new Vulcan stove. Because it is so heavy,jyst the shipping on it will be a high dollaNtem. While thfe chefs are busy at the stove, they will be on stage for guests in the kitchen, which will include a “beautiful little seating area.” The banquette seating will be for guests to come in and have a drink before dinner and watch what is going on in the kitchen. Initially, said Chef O’Connell, they will not be dining in there. ‘The plan is to give them the sense that they are at a big country house,” said Chef O’Connell. The European-style kitchen will the town. The report is available in the Town of Washington office in the Town Hall. Diana Bird returned to the Town Council to give more information on the Robin Purnell paintings which she hopes will be able to hang in the Town Hal^ while Mrs. Purnell and her family'afce overseas for a few years. She said that the eight paintings are estimated by Mrs. Purnell to be worth $81,000. She has not yet checked into possible costs of insuring the paintings. „ Council members disagreed on whether to accept the artwork to hang in the Town Hall. Ms. van Dort said that she believed that other artists would like to have their artwork in the Town Hall too. Mr. Gooch felt that guidelines should be developed about accepting art. “I just think it is a good idea,” he said. Reinhardt Lynch felt that there could be problems in the future. “It seems it is the calling for an art gallery to deal with and not the Town Council,” he said. Mr. Tompkins, who has in the past owned art galleries and shown his photographs in many also have 8-foot tall windows along the north side of the kitchen to allow more light into the kitchen and at the same time let guests in the garden watch the drama in the kitchen. The garden will be open straight through to the cutting garden next to the Town Hall. Joyce Conwy Evans of London has provided concept design for the interior areas; her design ideas can be seen throughout The Inn. The vaulted ceiling will be 12-feet high and tile surfaces will be imported ceramic tiles. A new living room/library, and bar and lounge area are also planned. Originally the plan was to redo the kitchen and close The Inn for 8 to 10 weeks, but of course they didn’t want to close for that long. So the addition is going on the back of the existing building and at most they will have to close for a day or two. Construction is planned so that it does not interfere while guests are still enjoying their stay in the late afternoon. Once the new kitchen and rooms above are finished, they will move into the new kitchen and gut the old kitchen. Messrs. O’Connell and Lynch said they appreciate the townspeoples’ understanding during the construction shows, wondered who would adjudicate the shows and volunteer. How to manage the whole operati^p would be formidable, he said. Steve Critzer said he was worried about the security for Ms. Purnell’s paintings, and said he thought maybe things in the Town Hall should be owned by the town. Mayor Willis said he felt there was a general reluctance within the council to have artwork hanging in the Town Hall. Mr. Gooch suggested the council check into other small jurisdictions to see if they have a policy regarding hanging artwork. Town attorney Frank Reynolds said he thought that Loudoun County might have such a policy. Mayor Willis said that looking at the figures from the block grant study recently sent out to town residents, the town would not qualify for the block grant. Out of 105 houses in town, he said, 90 are occupied. Of the 75 questionnaires returned, 39 had too high of an income for the town to qualify. Ms. van Dort said that recent census figures could be used. However, the town will have to wait until next April to apply for the grant. project and are sorry for any inconveniences it has caused. The whole construction centers around preserving a walnut tree that had been planted by Mr. Sisk, the former owner of the white house next to The Inn on Main Street. Everyone hopes that the tree will survive. “It is a fabulous background,” said Chef O’Connell. When asked if he would be giving tours of the new kitchen at the annual Christmas party given by The Inn for townspeople, O’Connell responded that the party may be in the new kitchen. Paul Nichols' Day Planned April 23 is being designated as Paul Nichols’ Day in Rappahannock. There will be a ceremony at the Lions Club Dinner which will be held at Panorama Inn on Skyline Drive. The dinner is by reservation only. Contact the Lions Club for information. The Perfect Gift ...Anytime “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The "^oft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $ 1.90 for postage

• Community News •Obituaries Rappahannock News A CountrySide • Real Estate • Classifieds Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jan LaVailey The Rappahannock Lions Club raised the funds necessary to donate this audiology booth to the Rappahannock School system. It is located at Rappahannock Elementary School in the speech and hearing classroom. Here Josh Coffey of Sperryville, a second grader at RCES, is screened by Melissa Cofman, speech clinician. Lions Donate Hearing Booth By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer Once again, thanks to the generosity and dedication of the Rappahannock Lions Club, the school system here has a new addition. A reconditioned, soundproof audio logical booth has been donated to the Rappahannock County Schools for use by the speech and hearing department. Lion Robert Anderson headed up the effort, which took several years to complete. The booth itself was delivered the Thursday before Spring Break to Rappahannock Elementary School and since school resumed has been put to good use. “We screen all new students for hearing and any students who exhibit possible hearing difficulties,” said Melissa Cofman, one of two speech clinicians for the Rappahannock School system. The other is Beth Young. Melissa works with students from the third grade to the twelfth. Jazz in'It Up Jazz legend Keter Betts will perform on Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m. at Rappahannock County High School. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, elementary students with a paying adult will be admitted free. Reserve seats by calling RAAC at 6753193 or pick them up at Mountainside Market in Sperryville. Beth works with pre-kindergarteners and first and second graders. “Both of us do hearing screenings on an average 15 to 20 a week depending on the month,” said Melissa. “The school, and we, are so appreciative of this gift from the Lions Club. We are delighted to have it and we thank Mr. Anderson for all his hard work,” she said. “This booth enables us to get a more accurate screening,” she said. “Before we had problems due to background noise from the playground distracting the students and making it difficult to hear responses.” Melissa said they are especially fortunate to have the booth since re-conditioned ones are hard to find and harder to get. “We’re the only county in the area that was able to get one,” she said. “It’s not very often that re-conditioned booths are available.” She credits the Lions for that. The Lions purchased the booth through Arundel Calibrations of Glenburney, Md. The company delivered it to the school. The Lions regularly conduct vision and 'hearing screenings through their vision and hearing van which travels throughout the district. The booth will not take the place of the van’s regular visits which screen all county students who have permission for screening. Rather it will be a tool available for the speech department to enable them to more effectively screen students they work with. Mr. Anderson said the Lions raised money for the booth, which cost $1241 as compared to a new one at $3750, through their annual auction, apple butter sale, Fourth of July food stand and memorial gifts from late members of the club He also said the vision and hearing van will be in Rappahannock Thursday at Wakefield Country Day School and at Rappahannock Elementary School to finish up a class screening there. Don Stringfield: He's Marching to the Beat Of a Different Drummer By SAHELY MUKERJI Rappahannock News Staff Writer With his long hair and flowing beard, Don Stringfield could be mistaken for an avant-garde mystic from the ‘60s. When he begins to talk, his liquid gestures represent choreographed communication. Don Stringfield, a resident of Amissville, is congenitally deaf and uses his hands to talk. He also loves to play the drums and is taking lessons in playing the guitar. In his late thirties, Stringfield works as an independent carrier for the Fauquier Times-Democrat and teaches American Sign Language at his home. As an ASL tutor, Stringfield seems to be quite popular. “Don is an excellent teacher,” said Beth Levick, musician, singer and music instructor. “He has the patience that allows for understanding at your own pace. His gesturing of words to aid in your understanding helps make the learning fun.” Autumn Barkdoll, physician’s assistant, agrees with Ms. Levick. “Don is a great teacher. He is easy to work with and communicate with, works patiently with you at your level and speed of learning.” Bom in Butler, Ga., Stringfield attended a school for the deaf. “I moved to California when I was 21 years old,” he said over the Virginia Relay system. “I was searching for something different.” He had the chance to go to college for free in California and “grabbed it.” He lived in the bay area of Oakland, Ca. and attended Laney College. Later, he moved to Santa Cruz. “It was an interesting, new life in Santa Cruz,” recalled Stringfield, who considers himself a health freak. “The people were my kind. They were strongly conscious about health and there were many health food stores. It was the right town for me. Soon I found a job with ASL as a teaching assistant.” Working with ASL led Stringfield to adult education. “I taught ASL classes and tutored people on the side.” He wanted to attend Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. and left Santa Cruz when he was 32. “After spending a year in Washington, D.C. and failing to get into the university,” said Stringfield, “I realized I missed the country, nature Rappahhannock News Staff Photo/R.B. Gassie Don Stringfield teaches sign language to others. and peace of home.” He moved to Rappahannock County in 1993. “I went to the Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center in Fishersville,” he said. Stringfield joined the newspaper in September 1995. Apart from tutoring, Stringfield works at the Jordan Farm in Huntly, “when it’s warm and sunny.” He likes photography and loves to travel. Last summer, he attended the annual National Rainbow Gathering in Missouri. “Every year, from July 1-7, people from all over the world come to the Rainbow Gathering,” said Stringfield. “They come to Ma Earth for healing. We go to the deep woods. We have music, meditation and workshops.” Stringfield taught ASL workshops at the Rainbow Gathering last summer. “Rainbow is similar to the Woodstock in the 1960s,” he said* | “People from Europe, Russia or even S' Israel — anyone who’s interested in %. preserving our earth — come together % without any leadership, followers of * hierarchy.” * Stringfield enjoys hiking, playing « games and reading the Bible. “But most of all, I love drumming,” he said. Z. “1 want to buy my own African drum % Entertainment Epic Drama At The Theatre The epic “Shooting of Dan McGrew” comes to the stage of the Theatre at Washington, Va., on Sunday, April 19 at 8 p.m., in a unique one-man show created and performed by actor Wayne Clawson. The performance in its first Act presents a series of sketches based on the famous poet Robert William Service’s earthly tales of goldrush days. The best known of these include “The Spell of the Yukon,” “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” and, of course, “The Shooting of Dan McGrew.” The mood of these frontier poems ranges from the bawdy “Bessie’s Boil” to the tender and touching. “Wallflower,” and from the haunting “Spell of the Yukon” to the ghastly story of “Cannibal Joe Rich.” A second Act, in contrasting mood, presents sketches based on Service’s experiences as an ambulance driver in the First World War, and reflect his subsequent condemnation of war. Then, in a further change of atmosphere, Clawson presents Service’s compassionate account of a “Favorite Fan,” and a rollicking of ‘The Three Bears.” Clawson has long maintained a scholarly interest in the works of poet Robert William Service and writer Mark Twain. He has presented renditions of their works for theater patrons throughout the south. A recent review in the Watauga County Democrat reported: “Wayne Clawson cast the spell of the Yukon over the sold-out crowd .... He gave a masterful per formance that few will forget. In his quiet, intense, and flawless delivery of Service’s poems, the actor shared his love of the subject. Such as thoroughly researched and eloquent performance will surely go far.” The President of the University of North Carolina System, Richard Spangler, has described Clawson as “truly a performing arts treasure of the state of North Carolina.” Clawson comes from his home in Boone, North Carolina to Little Washington for this single performance on April 19. Members of the audience are invited to stay after the performance for an informal reception, to meet the actor and discuss with him Robert William Service’s portrayal of life in the Yukon during the days of the goldrush. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for students 18 years and younger. For reservations phone the Theatre at 6751253. RAAC Plans Movie Event The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will present the movie “Cold Comfort Farm” at The Theatre on Gay Street, Friday, April 25 at 8 p.m. “Cold Comfort Farm” is based on Stella Gibbon’s 1932 satire of Thomas Hardy and D.H. Lawrence’s grim agrarian novels. It follows a newly orphaned socialite. Flora Poste (Kate Bechinsale), from the posh parlors of London to the rustic squalor of a distant relative’s ancestral home. The farm, home to the superstitious Starkladder clan, ha£ fallen into a sorry state. The land isf barren, the cows have gone dry, and the prize bull is not in the mood. Only the dust bunnies bear litters under the unmade beds. Flora, a lovable little buttinski, considers in her duty to tidy up the place as well as the people. The char-i acters are kept more amusing than pitiable. Ian McKellan steals the movie as a Bible-thumping preacher, whose fire-and-brimestone sermons at the Church of the Quivering Brethern causes the congregation to literally tremble. The movie contains nothing really objectionable except a discussion of birth control and people eating English food. (PG) Running Time: 95 minutes. Adults $5, children under 12 years $3. Barnum Starts This Month The Windmore production of Barnum will be April 25, 26, and May 2, 3, and 4. Barnum is a full scale musical production of the life and times of P.T. Barnum, who joined forces with James Anthony Bailey to form the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Barnum is directed by Troy Frazier. “It’s About Thyme” on Davis Street, Culpeper, will serve complimentary Hors d’ouevres when you make dinner reservations and show Barnum tickets for that evening’s performance. Advanced ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children 18 years and under, and adults $ 12 at the door. Call 547-2555 for info.

Church Activities Revival at Flint Hill The Flint Hill Pentecostal Church will have revival services at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20 through Sunday, April 27. The guest speaker will be Evangelist Ray Wines. The pastor, the Rev. Jack Campbell invites the public to attend. For more information call 540-778-3941. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Guest at Fellowship Assembly Rev, Ralph Campbell will be the guest speaker at Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Sperryville on Sunday, April 20 at the 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. He is the brother of the late Ray Campbell who pastored the church for many years. The public is invited to attend. For more information call 987-9310. 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. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 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 399-9815. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday School 10 a.m. a Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Tuesday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Sunday: Wednesday: County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 20 as follows? Flint Hill at 8:45 a m., Sperryville at 11:15 a m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. 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 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. Anniversary Celebration Set The Usher Board of Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill will celebrate their anniversary at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. The guest minister will be Rev. James Holmes, son of Nazareth Baptist Church in Boston. Dinner will be served. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 4-6 p.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m.. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. 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. Musical Planned at Salem Fire Hall The public is invited to the Salem Fire Hall Friday, April 18 for the monthly sing along and pickin party which begins at 7 p.m. Goodies and dinner plates will be sold by the fire department. Come out and enjoy an evening of music and good fpod and support the department. Please call 825-0781 for any further information. Our prayers for her comfort are extended to Mrs. Sandra CartwrightBrown upon the loss of her father, Mr. Arthur Stack, who passed away at her home on Route 707 on Wednesday. Mrs. Robin Grigsby and Mrs. Janet Peregory motored to Winchester on Tuesday. If there’s anyone in our area who would like to lend a helping hand to clean up the highway through Shenandoah National which will take place on Saturday, April 26 please call Jane Hulse 540-999-3107 for "sign up” and other information. BOSTON £ By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 ss .■■■■ ■■■ lliil Award winning sculptor and instructor Mr. Charles Flickinger of Alexandria will be conducting classes at Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio on Route 707 Slate Mills, with nine week classes running through the last of May. Please call Carol Vogel at 547-4385 if interested in these classes. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Gheen in Mauertown, and en route home vis ited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory in Front Royal. Sunday the Peregorys were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family. Mark your calendars now for Saturday, April 26 and plan to enjoy a good meal at the Salem Fire Hall. More information will be given next week however, no advance tickets are needed. Please call 825-9112 for information. This week April 13-19 is observed as the “week of the young child” and special programs will be held at Culpeper County Middle School. Our prayers go out for Jean Payne, a cousin, for her continued improvement with hopes she will be back at her job as secretary for Culpeper Extension Office real soon. The senior class of Massanova Academy and Rev. and Mrs. Savage returned home Friday evening from a trip to Tennessee. Belated birthday wishes go out to another family member, Shawn Sawyer, who celebrated his day Sunday. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier of Castleton Ford Road who will be observing their day Saturday and we wish many more for them. Also on Saturday my nephew, Jason Knick' will have another birthday and best wishes to him. Ashleigh Corbin of Route 707 along with other seventh graders of1 Rappahannock Elementary School made their annual seventh grade trip to Williamsburg last week. Ashleigh’s' mother also accompanied them. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. William Landa, who passed away on Tuesday and to Mrs. Gladys Dodson, upon the passing of her brother, Mr. Thomas Wilson, at his home in Orange last week. ■ “Honesty is the first chapter of the - book of Wisdom — Thomas Jefferson." Amanda Brown Receives First Place Honor Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and Bobbie! Jo and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark attended the track and field meet at Page County High School on Thursday evening. Amanda Brown of Rappahannock High School placed first in the Disces throw and third in Shot-put. En route home all had dinner in Luray. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Kollar of Vienna were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark at The Country Cafe. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Erma Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley and son, Chuckie of Fredericksburg. Miss Bobbie Jo Brown was award By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 ed her orange and white belt in Karate on Friday evening in Front Royal. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown were present for the presentation. Happy belated birthday wishes to Mrs. Patsy Baker who had her day on Saturday, April 12. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz had lunch Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack, Eric and Jason in Centreville. Sunday Mrs. Virginia Cloud and Mrs. Addie Keyser visited Mrs. Marie Rutherford in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo had dinner Sunday evening at Country Cookin in Warrenton. Don’t forget the Washington Baptist Church Spring Event is on Saturday, April 26 and we need donations of good items for Grandma’s Attic. Items can be left at the church or call Ruth Clark 675-3608. Billy Hawkins of Stephens City spent Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Monday visitors of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mr. and Mrs. A1 Zeliff of Olney, Md. Luncheon guests Thursday of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rapp of Emmittsburg, Md. Mrs. Alice Butler and her daughter, Miss Alicia Butler of Vienna attended the McLean Baptist Church Retreat in Harpers Ferry, West Va. last weekend. Have a good week and please call me when you have news for my column. 4-H Camp Scheduled By HAZEL ZINN-DAY , Extension Technician, 4-H Youth The 1997 Fauquier/Loudoun/ Rappahannock Junior 4-H Camp for children between the ages of 9 and 13 (from Oct. 1,1996-Sept. 30, 1997) will be held the week of July 13-17 at the Northern Virginia 4-H Education Center. This includes educational classes, recreational activities, swimming, and a program and campfire each evening. The camp is staffed by trained teen counselors, adults, Extension staff, lifeguards, nurse and summer staff at the 4-H Center. The fee for camp is $ 120 which includes meals, lodging, supplies for classes, and a camp T-shirt. Scholarships are available for children who need financial assistance. 4-H members will have first priority registration until April 30, and all registrations are first come, first served. Since these are three counties camping together instead of two, it is essential that you get your applications in as soon as possible. To receive a camp application, call 675-3619 or come by the Extension Office on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. An information packet will be sent to registrants in June which will include a map, general camp information, a Health Form, Code of Conduct form, and a list of class choices. Dial Classifieds Direct: 1 (800) 852-4797 Sperryville Residents Entertain Mrs. Ellen Aylor of Aylor, Virginia was a weekend guest of Mrs. Emma Swindler and Mrs. Annabelle Swindler. The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad will sponsor their annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant at 7 p.m. on April 26 at the Rappahannock County High School. Rehearsal will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22. The pageant will be open to all single female residents of Rappahannock, ages 1-19 and boys, ages 2-6. There will also be a Mother/Daughter and Sisters’ category. Sponsor fee for each contestant is $20. Pageant admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children. For more information call Debbie at 987-3354 or Stacey at 987-8636. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public to attend. Mrs. Ethel Jenkins of Aroda and By CATHY PULLEN Mrs. Thelma Jenkins were weekend1 guests of their brother, Cecil Buracker in Luray. ■ ’ Congratulations go out to Jane and Bill Baker on the birth of their first1 grandchild, Kellie Nicole who was ' bom on Friday, April 11. Kellie’s proud' parents are Chucky and Angie Baker. - Interested Sperryville business' owners are invited to attend a meeting on Sunday, April 20 at 6 p.m. atCountry Home Antiques. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray "Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Fri. & Sat. 7a.m. - SFOOp.m. Sun. to Thurs. 7a.m.-8:30 p.m. 540-743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST., CULPEPER, VIRGINIA 540/825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. "See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpaper 540-825-0937 Sperryville Emporium "The Shop that has EVERYTHING" Rts. 211 & 522 Sperryville, VA 540-987-8235 She looks like a seaworthy little craft and soon Tim and his father will put her to the test. They will discover whether she is properly balanced, whether her sails are straight, whether she will take to the water proudly, or flounder and capsize. A boat has to be right, and she has to be ready. So do we, as individuals. We need good guidelines and a right sense of direction. God’s House can help. The Church, remember, has been “ready” for a long, long time. Scriptures Selected bv The American Bible Society Copyright 1997 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services. 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Providers' and Educators' Network By ATHENA K. TAYLOR Ex tendon Agent Saturday, April 19 is the date for the next workshop of the Providers’ and Educators’ Network. If you are a Family Day Care Provider, Early Childhood Educator, Professional, or Home School Parent, you may want to take this opportunity to join in the fun and pick up a few new suggestions and guidelines to make your job as an educator or parent easier. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with classes starting at 9:30 and ending at 3:15 p.m. All the wonderful benefits of past workshops (training opportunity, networking with other professionals, door prizes, and so much more) will be included. Participants will receive certificates, documenting training received (six hours credit), for the full day conference for the low cost of only $10. The registration fee covers refreshments and materials. Lunch is on your own. The event will be at the Warrenton United Methodist Church, and we are excited about the wonderful program planned. Rachel Hill, Northern Regional Department of Social Service Licensing Specialist, will open our program with some information or quality care issues related to licensure. Betsy Brooker is a licensed psycho-therapist in Fauquier. She has been in practice for 10 years. Children are an intricate part of hej private practice. Her presentation will explain how play therapy works and how it can be a vehicle to work out problems. Play is a metaphor and symbolic meaning is acquired through the use of toys. Athena K. Taylor is an Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences, with Virginia Cooperative Extension. She has a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Other than her formal training, Athena has had practical experience in the early childhood education field while teaching Occupational Child Care at the Vocational Education Center, Greene County Public Schools. Children can be expected to exhibit certain characteristics as they develop through the different stages of growth. Find out what are typical developmental milestones so you can help enrich their environment and acquire knowledge and concepts. Ginger Hilleary is the director of Warrenton United Methodist Preschool. She has been working with children for over 15 years. Her presentation, Parent-Staff Communications: Dealing with Difficult Parents, will give educators and providers some ways to keep lines of communication open between staff and parents. She will also address parental needs and concerns and how to handle conflict and “sticky” situations. Lee Land is the Director of FCCCI and has been for six years. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Elementary Education. Lee has been a school teacher for over 12 years. Lee will share how moving from one activity to the next can be a smooth transition. Activities, games, songs, finger plays and more small group activities will be shared to make transition time pleasant while educational. For more information or to get a registration form, contact Virginia Cooperative Extension at either the Fauquier unit 341-7950 ext. 13 or the Culpeper unit, 825-2233. All programs sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension are open to all, regardless of race, age, veteran status, national origin, disability or political affiliation. If you are an individual with a disability and require special assistance to participate in this event please indicate assistance needed along with interest. Congregation Extends Thanks to Rev. Small Rev. David Small has held the Amissville Baptist Church together as interim pastor while a search was underway for a new minister. Both he and his wife, Mary, have made a place for themselves in the hearts of our congregation. We realize our time together is drawing to a close with Rev. Vernon DeLong coming on board during the next month. On behalf of our members, I wish to thank Rev. and Mrs. Small for ministering to our needs with compassion, humor and competence. Please remember the way to Amissville Baptist Church and visit with us often. Mark your calendars for the yard sale and luncheon to be held from 9 By GLENDA GUM a.m. until 2 p.m. on April 19 at the Amissville United Methodist Church on Route 211 West. This is the first fundraiser of 1997 sponsored by the U.M.W. They have a number of bargains to f choose from at the yard sale. There will be clothing for all members of your family, a “white elephant” table, and their usual array of delicious homebaked goods and pecans (halves and pieces). The luncheon menu will offer tasty soups, sandwiches, desserts and drinks for you to enjoy. Trust me, these ladies know how to prepare food that will make your mouth water! This is definitely a yard sale and luncheon you will not want to miss. Randy, Kady and I had the pleasure of my parents, Betty and Denzil Canfield, visiting with us from North Carolina. Hopefully, they will be moving back up this way within the year and we will be able to be with them more. Did you know that the Rappahannock County Animal Shelter in Amissville is one of the few shelters left that does not destroy an animal after a determined amount of time? It’s true and they need our support to continue to assist these animals. Your monetary donations or food donations help alleviate some of the cost. If you would like more information on how you can help the shelter with contributions or by volunteering, please contact them at 937-3336. Don’t forget to leave your news by noon on Sunday in the box at Hackley’s Store and have a great week. NSDAR Members Enjoy Informative Talk By LOUISA T. GROGAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, met . at the Rappahannock Public Library on Tuesday, April 8. The Regent, Mrs. Irvin R. Kilby welcomed members and thanked the hostesses, Mrs. Carolyn W. Butler and Mrs. Dieter C. Knuepfer. In the President General’s message, read by Mrs. Douglas D. Fairfax, Mrs. Kemper informed members that it had been found imperative to hire a professional management team to administer, supervise and manage all fiscal matters of the DAR. In the National Defense report, read by Mrs. Randolph T. Dixon, an article, written by Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett, stressed that the United States does not owe a debt to the United Nations which, he claims, is a myth. The U.S. is not being given credit for all its military/peace keeping operations amounting to $6.6 billion during the past four years. Mrs. Carl D. Longley introduced the speaker. Mrs. Claude I. Guinn, Culpeper Minute Men, SAR, whose subject was “The Minute Men” and T. Whorton To Marry G. Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Gary C. Whorton of Viewtown are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Teresa Lynn to Gregory Allen Freeman. The groom-to-be is the son of Fred and Dale Berkebile of Boston and Stewart Freeman of Summerduck. Greg is a 1994 graduate of Massanova Christian Academy and is currently employed at Merillat Corporation in Culpeper. The bride-to-be is a 1997 graduate of Hebron Christian School. A May 31, 1997, wedding is being planned in Tennessee. Licenses Issued The following marriage licenses were issued during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Andrew James Arnold, Washington and Christine Margaret Keller, Washington. Samuel Amos Marvin, Sperryville and Kim Marie O’Heron, Sperryville. ■ECYGLE who played the part by dressing as a Culpeper Minute Man. In 1775, 350 men£ from Culpeper, Orange and Fauquier counties organized the Culpeper Minute Men. They elected their own officers: Col. Taliaferro from Orange, Lt. Col Thomas Marshall (father of John) from Fauquier and Major Edward Stevens from Culpeper who. was later promoted to Brigadier Gentfft) and after Cornwallis’s surrender wasleft in charge of Yorktown. There were six companies in the unit and they took part in the first battle on Virginia soil in December 1775. Members were later transferred to other units and fought all through the war. The unit’s flag was painted by the granddaughter of Major Philip Slaughter and is in Mr. Guinn’s possession. The names of two prospective members were presented by the Registrar, Mrs. George W. Bryson and these names were acted upon. It was reported that a number of awards and recognition certificates were given out to members at the Virginia State Convention in March for outstanding work in the chapter. A report of this State Convention was given by the chapter’s delegate, Mrs. Edward I. Barton. The next meeting on May 13 will be at the Hebron Lutheran Church in Madison with the program consisting of a tour of the church and its history. Chances are, We'll find it before you do. Average-size breast lump found by routine self-examination. Average-size breast lump found by mammography screening. Important Information You Should Know About Breast Cancer. One out of nine American women will develop breast cancer in her life-time. It can occur without any warning signs, yet more than 80% of breast lumps are not cancerous. If breast cancer is diagnosed and treated early, the five-year survival rate is more than 90%. Modern mammography can reveal small breast cancers up to two years before they can be felt. Four Excellent Reasons to Get Your Next Mammography Exam at Fauquier Hospital: 1. Fauquier Hospital is offering low cost mammography screening for $59 including both hospital and radiologist fees. 2. All films are read by board certified radiologists. 3. Four Certified female mammography technologists are on staff to conduct the screening exam. 4. Fauquier Hospital is accredited by the American College of Radiology. GET A MAMMOGRAM TODAY call 349-0503 taper Hospital Upcoming Events jazz Concert Scheduled Jazz legend Keter Betts and his quartet will be featured in a concert on Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School. The program is sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community. Tickets are $10 adults; $5 high school students. Elementary school students are free with paying adult. Tickets may be purchased at Mountainside Market, Sperryville; Culpeper Music Center; Royal Oak Bookstore, Front Royal and New Leaf Books, Warrenton. 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. Movie at The Theatre The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will present the movie “Cold Comfort Farm” at The Theatre on Gay Street, Friday, April 25 at 8 p.m. Running Time: 95 minutes. Adults $5, children under 12 years $3. SummerQuest Applications Available “Mountains on the Horizon—A Decade of Challenges” is the theme for the 1997 Regional Governor’s School, SummerQuest! Classes in art, math, music, science, social science, and writing permit students in fifth, sixth and seventh grades to study topics in greater depth than is possible during the regular school year. Fieldtrips and guest presenters will offer students unique opportunities for learning. This program, sponsored jointly by Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, and Rappahannock Counties and the Virginia Department of Education will be held at Rappahannock County High School, July 28 to August 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. There is no cost for this school, but students must bring lunch each day. Students must be a resident of one of the participating counties. Applications are available from Helen Williams at the Rappahannock County School Board Office, 987-8773 and must be received by May 2. Youth Bands To Perform The second annual Earthfest concert 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. Miss Rappahannock Pageant Set The annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant sponsored by the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad will be held at 7 p.m. on April 26 at Rappahannock County High School. Rehearsal will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. The pageant will be open to all single female residents of Rappahannock, ages 2-19 and boys, ages 2-6. There will be a Mother/Daughter and Sisters’ Category. Sponsor fee for each contestant will be $20. Join in on an evening of fun! Pageant admission $4 adults and $3 children. Contact Debbie at 987-3354 or Stacey at 987-8636 for more information. 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. RCES PTO Bicycle Raffle The Rappahannock County Elementary School PTO is holding a raffle to benefit the 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. 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. Benefit Auction Scheduled Mountain Laurel Montessori School of Front Royal will hold their second annual country auction at 1 p.m. on April 27 to benefit the school at the Linden Fire Hall just off Route 66, exit 13 in Linden. Antiques, handmade furniture, household goods and many unusual goods and services from local businesses such as canoe trips down the Shenandoah, a power parachute ride over the Blue Ridge Mountains, and dinner at the Inn at Washington will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. For more information or a catalog, contact the school at 636-4257. Open House Slated The practitioners in the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville will hold an Open House on Saturday, April 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. at their new location, 11945 Lee Highway, Sperryville. Demonstrations, educational materials and informal discussion will be available for anyone interested or curious abou^wellness and healing options that compliment all modes of treatment and enhance self-care. For more information, call the Center at 987-7204. 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. There will be a Silent Auction, plants, baketj goods, sandwiches, drinks and Grandma’s Attic. “We are in need of good items for Grandma's Attic, donations of bake goods and new items for the silent auction,” said an organizer. All proceeds from this event will go toward the building fund. Cash donations will also be accepted. A.V.F.D. To Hold Auction The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will hold an auction at 6:30 on Saturday, May 3 at the fire hall. For more information call Paul Poling at 937-5205, Jack Atkins at 937-5282 or Sheila Scott at 937-4357.

Quick and Nutritious Casseroles for Easy Meal Planning Daylight Savings Time arrived April 6 and it’s so wonderful to have those extra daylight hours in the evening. With so many outdoor chores at this time of the year, our thoughts turn to simple dinners and one dish menu items served with a side salad. This week we will look at dishes that work well served with just a salad. There are excellent recipes in . national magazines this month for easy to fix one dish meals. It’s amazing that leftover beef, chicken or turkey mixed with potatoes and/or vegetables can produce an excellent quick and nutritious dinner. And, lets not forget lasagna, spaghetti, etc. In the last few years stir-fry meals have become so popular. However, there are also lots of old fashioned recipes that feature well balanced meals. I have contacted some Rappahannock cooks this week for their favorite recipes and if you have one you would like to share, give me a call. We welcome suggestions from readers with an idea or a topic for the food column. AU-Gone Lasagna ; 2 pounds hamburger * 28 ounce can of Prego spaghetti -sauce 12 ounce box of lasagna noodles 12 ounce bag of shredded Cheddar ' Cheese ’ ' 12 ounce bag of shredded ' Mozzarella cheese 8 ounce bag of shredded cheddar -cheese * 8 ounce bag of shredded ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper ABERDEEN , BARNS ; 825-1037 Wednesday Night Prime Rib ^ Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, Potato & Onion Rings $10.95 Recipe Corner By Barbara Wayland Mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons of parsley flakes 1 tablespoon of oregano 1/2 tablespoon of garlic salt Brown hamburger in a large skillet, drain grease. Add Prego sauce to hamburger; bring to a full boil and reduce heat. Add Parmesan cheese, parsley flakes, oregano, and garlic salt to mixture. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Boil lasagna noodles until done. Drain water. In large baking dish (10 by 14.75) put a layer of noodles (do not stack noodles), then a layer of hamburger. Next add the two (8 ounce) bags of cheese. Repeat these instructions one more layer (this will total 2 complete layers). The 12 ounce bags of cheese should be on top layer. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 40 minutes (or until cheese on top layer is browned). Serve with French bread and enjoy! Preparation time 20 minutes. JENNIFER K. LEAKE - Sperryville Shrimp Newburg 1 package (1 pound) frozen cleaned, deveined shrimp 1 can condensed cream of shrimp soup 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup dry white wine Hot cooked rice 1. Cook shrimp, following directions. 2. Combine soup, milk, salt and nutmeg in medium-size saucepan; boil. 3. Beat egg yolks with wine slightly in a small bowl, blend in about 1/2 cup of hot shrimp sauce; slowly stir back into remaining mixture in saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat, 1 minute, or until slightly thickened; add drained shrimp. 4. Serve with rice; garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, if you wish. BETTY KLISE Flint Hill Chicken, Broccoli Casserole 4 chicken breasts, fully cooked and deboned 1 (10 ounces) box broccoli, cooked 4 medium carrots, sliced and cooked 1 cup mushrooms, sliced and sauteed 1 can cream chicken soup 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup grated cheese (sharp) 4 sliced bread, toasted and crumbled up Add chicken breast, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms in a bowl. Toss together. Mix chicken soup, mayo, curry powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, and pour over chicken broccoli dish, add bread crumbs. Mix well, put in casserole dish and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake on 350 degrees for 30 minutes, just until light brown. Enjoy. PEGGY ATKINS Washington Chicken Casserole 8 chicken thighs Dip in mixture of: 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper Melt in skillet: 1/4 cup margarine (add a little more if needed) Add: 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic Brown chicken in margarine and transfer to a 3-quart baking dish. Saute in same skillet until slightly brown: 2 medium onions, sliced thin 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced 2 cup sliced celery 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced Stir in: 2 tablespoons minced parsley Pinch thyme and marjoram 1 bay leaf, crumbled Dash of Worcestershire sauce Simmer a few minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt to taste; pour over chicken. Cover and bake until tender, 350 degree moderate oven, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. ANN BROWN Wood vi lie Hamburger Casserole 1 cup rice 1 can tomatoes 1 cup water 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1 pound hamburger 1/2 green pepper, chopped Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon oregano Mushrooms, optional Brown meat. Put meat in casserole dish with one tablespoon Worcesterishire sauce. Spread onion, celery, pepper and mushrooms over School Breakfast, Lunch Menus RCES Monday, April 21: Breakfast: sausage English muffin or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, April 22: French toast sticks or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, April 23: hot oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, April 24: hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, April 25: breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, April 21: Lunch: cheese pizza. California blend and choice of fruit. meat. Salt and pepper vegetables. Put rice over vegetables, tomatoes over rice. Add remainder of Worcestershire sauce, oregano and water, cook at 400 degrees for 1 hour. SHARON DODSON Flint Hill Chicken Delight 6 chicken breasts 12 slices of bacon Dash of pepper 1 1/2 cup sour cream 1 package of dried beef 2 cans cream of chicken soup 3 ounces of cream cheese Do not salt. In a 9 by 11 baking pan, place layer of dried beef in pan, 1/2 each chicken breast. Wrap each 1/2 chicken breast in 1 piece of bacon, pepper slightly, arrange chicken over beef in single layer. Mix sour cream, chicken soup and cream cheese. Pour over chicken. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Remove foil. Bake approximately 1 hour or until brown. Serve over rice. WANDA SNEAD Washington Hamburger Stroganoff 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 pound (or more) ground chuck 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can cream of mushroom fcoup 1 package MBT chicken broth, or chicken bouillon cube, dissolved in 1/2 soup can hot water 1/3 cup minced onion Garlic salt 2 tablespoons flour Tuesday, April 22: beef barbecue on bun, potato rounds and cole slaw or fruit. Wednesday, April 23: sausage or ham biscuits, mashed potatoes and baked apples or chilled fruit. Thursday, April 24: regular or soft shell taco’s, French fries and choice of fruit. Friday, April 25: Italian sub, potato rounds and choice of fruit. RCHS Monday, April 21: hot dog on bun, potato rounds and baked beans or chilled fruit or cheese pizza and chined fruit. Tuesday, April 22: chicken pattie on bun, broccoli and cheese casserole SPRING AND LIZ SPORT... A CLASSIC COMBINATION For your active lifestyle, Liz Sport pairs a crested tee with crisp twill shorts in your choice of several classic colors. Tee in white, red or navy, sizes S-M-L, 28.00. Double pleated shorts in navy, white or khaki, misses' 4-16,36.00. Receive a disposable camera as your gift with any regular priced Liz Sport purchase of 50.00 or more. Included with the camera is a mail-in offer for free film processing. See store for details. Gift available while supplies last Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! liz Claiborne ll Z S P 0 R T ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101, • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 can sliced mushrooms, optional J 1 cup sour cream In hot water put in butter, saute! onion,until golden. Brown meat light- J ly. Add garlic salt, salt, flour, pepper, • and paprika. Saute S minutes. Add i soup, chicken broth in water and! mushrooms. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir' in sour cream. Serve with rice or but-1 tered noodles. DEBBIE MASSIE : Amissville • Sweet & Spicy Pork Tenderloin 2 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves j 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound tenderloin, trimmed and ■ cut into 1/2 pieces 2 tablespoons butter or margarine,1 melted ! 1 1/2 tablespoons honey Combine tarragon, thyme and pep-; pers in small bowl; blend well. Brush ■ both sides of each tenderloin piece I with butter; sprinkle both sides with seasoning mixture. Arrange tenderloin 1 pieces on broiler pan. Broil 5 to 6 inch-1 es from heat for 5 minutes per side, i Remove from broiler. Brush top side ! on each piece with honey. Broil for an additional minute. Remove. Place pork: on serving plate. 4 servings. MARIE DAVIS Washington I Next week we will feature quick and easy desserts. If you have a favorite, give me a call at the office, 675-3338 or drop it off at our Main Street location. and chilled fruit or Italian sub and French fries. Wednesday, April 23: hot turkey sandwich, gravy, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots and chilled fruit or grilled ham and cheese or bologna and cheese. Thursday, April 24: beef barbecue on bun, French fries, cole slaw and yellow cake/frosting or tuna salad on bun or hamburger on bun. Friday, April 25: lasagne, tossed salad, chilled fruit and homemade garlic bread or chicken nuggets, garlic bread or hot dog on bun. Viewtown Social Notes Brittany Reid was a recent guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Joan Reid. Mrs. Violet Utz of North Carolina! was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrsi, Charles H. Dodson. Mrs. Ica Scott returned home with her daughter, Mrs. Violet Utz to spend! sometime with her. Congratulations to Jessica Harte and Wayne Dodson who were united' in marriage on Saturday, April 12. We By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 S ■ ’ : ' fcfi " I ! I & I hope the best for the both of you and may you be blessed with many happy years together. Prayers goes out to Mrs. Hilda Gibson who has been feeling ill and to* all those on the sick list. Have a great week! Woodville Highlights Mrs. Pearl Hawkins returned to her home in Alexandria on Wednesday after a visit of several days with her sister, Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest were shopping in Winchester on Sunday. - Mrs. Lillian Sykes, Michael and Thomas Sykes and friend Damian of Culpeper and Curtis Crawford of Flint Hill visited Mrs. Audra Crawford during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke, Mrs. Sallie Hawkins, Thelma Hawkins, Lisa Wiley and Laura Ferlazo had lunch at Country Cookin’ in Culpeper on Saturday. RECYCLE

Good Citizen Award Photo Courtesy of DAR At the Awards Tea on March 9 at the Precious Blood Catholic Church in Culpeper, the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, awarded to Anna F. Metcalfe, a senior at Rappahannock County High School, the DAR Good Citizen Award. She was chosen for this honor by the faculty and the members of her senior class. She is shown here with, from left to right, Mrs. Thomas L. Eastham, Chairman of the Good Citizen Committee, Anna, her mother Mrs. Metcalfe, Rebecca Metcalfe and Mrs. Irvin R. Kilby, Chapter Regent. Notes From Thistle Hill Inn By MARIANNE WILSON Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The “little house” that will be the family apartment for Charles and me arrives April 22. It should have been more than enough excitement, particularly with the long anticipated trip to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York scheduled for the 1st through the 5th of April. However... After a perfectly enjoyable Easter Sunday — warm, sunny and shared with good company, Betty and I left Rappahannock County early Monday morning. The news and weather channel calmly mentioned the possibility of a winter storm, but hey, 1 was bom and raised in the snow belt of Upstate New York. What to worry! Betty, bom and raised in Florida, elected to drive the first leg of the trip. Between Carlisle and Harrisburg, Pa. it started to snow and I found myself behind the wheel. Neither the roads or traffic were too bad and we anticipated a late afternoon arrival on the cooking school campus. As we approached Wilkes-Barre we noticed traffic stopped on 181 South and the roads north were becoming slushy — but nothing we couldn’t handles. Off 181 to 1380 to 184, the short truck route through the mountains from Scranton to the New York state line and beyond. What’s this, not plowed, not sanded or salted? But it is the road created for heavy commercial traffic and the trucks are rolling along. It’s less than 30 miles to Milford, Pa. and we can stop for coffee, gas for the car and be in Hyde Park in plenty of time for our 8:30 p.m. orientation meeting. After all it is only a little after 1 p.m. By 3 p.m. we were peering through thick snow fall, driving only 10 miles after having been stopped for an hour for a still unexplained reason. We had just passed a rest area and had decided not to stop for fear we wouldn’t be able to start again, when all traffic came to a total stop. It was 3:15 p.m.! At 4:30 p.m., we called the school and told them it didn’t look like we would make the orientation meeting. They said they’d leave our keys to the dorm at the security office and we could get them on arrival. With less than a quarter tank of gas, but with a cooler of drinks and sandwiches we settled back to wait. We piled on all the warm clothing we had in the trunk, and bundled up as best we could. We ran the engine (and heat) for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, waiting an hour between each brief respite. 1 got out in the weather to clear the windows and lights. We were stranded with an 18 wheeler behind us, (he had plenty of diesel and ran his engine with his light on all night); another with a piggy back beside us and another ahead of us; there was on car struck diagonally between the two trucks ahead of us. So even if we had four wheel drive, there was no place to go. At 5:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, we heard a welcome sound — a heavy duty front loader (?) with chain and cable was getting the 18 wheelers to move. The miles ahead of stranded trucks and cars had been pulled out and the road lightly plowed. An hour and a half later we on our way to the Milford exit, only 16+ hours after our anticipated arrival. To our dismay, there was no electricity in all of northeastern Pennsylvania. We arrived in Port Jervis, New York with fumes in our tank to get some of the last gasoline available in that area. We saw cars, trucks, 18 wheelers (and even 4-wheel drives) piled along the roads, both interstate and side. All the county roads in the area were closed an only emergency traffic allowed. We had a much welcome breakfast and rest stop at Joe’s Coffee Shop and headed toward Duchess County New York. We took Route 9D to bypass the traffic on US 9 when the radio program we were listening to advised us that all county roads in Duchess County had been closed to all but emergency traffic. There were other cars headed north, so we continued on only to turn around within two miles. Several live wires were intertwined with a fallen tree stretched across the road. On to US 9 — a police car was stopped by the traffic light, so we talked with the very tired looking county officer. He informed us Route 9 was closed between Route 84 and Poughkeepsie. Hyde Park and the Culinary Institute are north of there. He checked with dispatch who had no idea when the road would be reopened. Although all county roads were officially closed he kindly helped us figure out how to detour the area. We ended up driving along the Taconic Parkway, one of the most beautiful drives in New York State. After surviving the fury of the storm in the mountains of Pennsylvania, Betty and I now had the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the aftermath in the mountains of New York. We arrived safely at the Culinary Institute at 11 a.m. to find that the whole area was without electricity and that classes were canceled. At the residence hall we were informed that there was good news and bad news — we had a room, we had hot water, we had not heat or lights, but there was a free lunch waiting for us at the Student Center! It was 10 p.m. before we had electricity and knew that there would be classes. And what classes they were! Betty baked and decorated and found all sorts of new methods and equipment to use to create fantastic wedding cakes. My class in Contemporary French Cuisine was beyond my expectations. Chef Viktor Baumann was bom and trained in Switzerland and has worked all over the world. He has been teaching at The Culinary Institute for 12 years. He taught, he discussed with the class, he demonstrated and he assisted. Although we were in class for only three days, he made sure we had more than the promised course hours. We prepared 16 complete dinner menus, plating at least three courses for each meal and then after his professional critique, enjoying the efforts of our labor. It was totally exhausting and exhilarating! Now to put it all to work at Thistle Hill. Post Script: At the time l didn 7 tell Betty, but / was more frightened than I had been when Charles and I were rescued at sea! Warren Memorial Hospital Opens Birthplace, Women's Care Center The second phase of a year-long, three million dollar construction and renovation project at Warren Memorial Hospital is complete, according to hospital President Charlie Horton. The new BirthPlace maternity unit and Women’s Care Center recently opened on the first floor of the hospital, on the south side of the building. The addition includes a new main entrance to the hospital, an expansion of the lobby and patient registration area, and a relocation and enlargement of the Gift Shop, which is operated by the Warren Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. The initial phase of the construction project involved renovations on the third floor for a subacute rehabilitation unit, which opened in February. The final phase of construction, the expansion of the Emergency Department, is underway and will be complete later this summer. The improvements are made possible by funding assistance from Valley Health System, the non-profit parent corporation of Warren Memorial Hospital. According to Horton, upgrading the facility was a necessary step to building a stronger obstetric program. “We’re proud to offer an improved environment to help make the birth experience a special time for mom, baby and the whole family. The unit’s layout and decor really reflect the notion that childbirth is not an illness, but a healthy, positive, family event. It now looks and feels more like home than a hospital, but with all the necessary clinical support.” Horton noted that the new unit will also enhance the hospital’s ongoing efforts to recruit staff. The new BirthPlace and Women’s Care Center includes four LDRP (labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum) rooms, and eight-bed newborn nursery, two rooms for postcesarean delivgry care, two gynecology patient roorpsfand a conference room for patient and staff education. In its new location, the area is more convenient to the operating room for surgical patients. “The LDRP rooms are large and comfortable, complete with a jacuzzi bathtub, and enable a laboring mom to stay in the same location throughout her hospita) stay,” said Sherry Morrison, R.N., Director of Patient Services for Women’s Care. When the current maternity unit was built in 1951, the tradition was to move women to different rooms as the birth process progressed from labor through delivery to what was a longer post-partum stay. “Now a new mother is usually here for only 24-48 hours, and has the option of keeping her baby in her room as much as she likes,” Morrison explained. “We wanted to provide a homey room to accommodate the activity, rest and teaching that goes on while she and the baby are with us.” To arrange a BirthPlace tour call 636-0110. Warren Memorial Hospital is a subsidiary of Valley Health System, a regional nonprofit “family” of healthcare providers committed to helping area residents manage their health and enjoy a high quality of life. Other System members include Winchester Medical Center, SurgiCenter of Winchester, Winchester Rehabilitation Center, two Urgent Care Centers, and Valley Home Care, Valley Medical Transport and Valley Pharmacy. Obituaries Joan Bailey Joan Barbour Bailey, 63 of Washington died at her home on Monday, April 14. She was bom in August 15, 1933, to her parents, the late John Marshall Barbour and Ora Roberts Barbour. She was a caring, loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was a lifetime resident of Rappahannock County and longtime member of the First Baptist Church, in Washington. The recently retired from the Rappahannock County School Board. During her many years with RCSB, she touched many with her warm smile and kind heart. The later part of her career was spent working in the school board office. Survivors include one son, Edward Homer Bailey, III of Culpeper; three daughters, Cheryl Gaskins of Jeffersonton, Sheila Bailey-Myers of Washington and Belinda Ford of Front Royal; one sister, Charlotte Freeman of Washington; two brothers, John M. Barbour Jr. of Anchorage, Alaska and Theodus B. Barbour of Washington; mother-inlaw, Ethel Timbers Bailey; 12 grandchildren, in-laws and a host of other close family members and friends. She was preceded in death by here late and beloved husband, Edward Homer Bailey, Jr. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Washington on Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening at the church and 10 a.m. until time of services on Saturday. Interment will be in the Bailey Family Cemetery in Amissville on Poles Road. W.C. Thompson's Funeral Home in Culpeper is in charge of the arrangements. Billy Jenkins Sr. Billy Richard Jenkins Sr., 64, of Spotsylvania, died on Sunday, April 13, at Mary Washington Hospital. He was born on March 11, 1933 in Broad Run. Survivors include four sons, Billy Richard Jenkins Jr. of Rixeyville, Paul Jenkins of Brandy Station, Jeff Jenkins of Spotsylvania and David Smith of Amissville; three daughters, Alice Marks of Orange. Susie Turner of CLOREGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant Midland and Emily Wilson of Unionville; one brother, Elwood Henry Jenkins of Elkwood; four sisters, Gertrude Weeks of Ranson, W.Va., Elizabeth Swafford of Georgia. Lorraine Beales of Catlett and Barbara Wines of Remington and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jefferson Jenkins and Josephine Jeffries Jenkins. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. 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Amissville, 2 bedroom 1-1/2 bath mobile home on 3/4 acre lot. Carport, storage shed, excellent condition. $525+ security deposit. 540-937-3401. Delaplane: Charming updated farmhouse in private rural setting, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, available May 1st. 6 month lease and security deposit required, $1,300 per month. (540)474-2321. Flint Hill 2-lvl house 3 BR $700/mo. Flint Hill 1 BR 1BA apt. $350/mo. Sperryville 1 BR 1 BA apt. $350/mo. Sperryville 500 sq.ft, store, 1/2 BA $325/mo plus util, lease, ref. & security dep. req. 540-675-7171 Rentals 9 Vacation/ Timeshare 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 Time Share Units and Campground Memberships. Distress Sales- Cheap! Worldwide Selections. Call Vacation Network U S and Canada 1-800-543-6173. Free Rental Information 954563-5586 16 Real Estate For Sale For Sale: Townhouse, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath,. Winchester. Close to Rte 7, 50 and 81. Reduced to $70,000. 703-729-0042. Jfi Real Estate 10 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. 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Fenced back-, yard with deck & patio. Located in North Leesburg. Convenient to schools & shopping. Owner may help w/closing. $123,000. Call (703) 771-9447. Burke: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, formal living room and dining room, family room with fireplace, large eat-in kitchen, finished basement, huge deck with in-ground swim spa. Very private treed cul-desac location. $269,900. 703-250-5415. 18 Real Estate Lots & Acreage Augusta Waterfront Liquidation 5+ AC - $27,777. Priced below market! Was $39,900. Beautiful country acreage w/long frontage on unspoiled hardwood lines mtn river. Swim, canoe, fish! Utils, surveyed. Ready to build, camp or just relax. Special spring financing. Won't last! Call 304-2622770. 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 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. Pvd rds. gated entrance, proposed boat ramp & pier, u/g util. Won't last! Call today 1800-938-9552 Waterfront - $24,880 located on 11,000 acre recreational lake, 90% financing available. 1800-952-5379 4A Real Estate TV 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 800494-8895. ADOPT: A caring childless couple seeks infant to join our family through adoption. We can help with medical and legal expenses. Please call Tamar & David at our home at 1-800-953-1226 ADOPTION. Loving childless couple wishing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal & medical expenses. Call Collect 703-836-7557 Adoption Loving family wants to give newborn all the advantages of a loving home. We can make this difficult time easier. Legal/medical expenses paid Conf. Call collect 703-716-0073 Adoption: Loving, childless couple seeks to adopt an infant. Willing 'to pay legal/ medical expenses. Mike and Denise colled 703-719-9842. 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. Adorable and Affordable Weddings! in the Smoky Mtn. Log Chapel. AH services provided. Including formal wear, honeymoon rentals. Ordained Ministers. Dollywood country. Before deciding 1-800-262-5683. Attention Married Women Contestants Wanted For 1997 Mrs. Virginia America® Pageant. For Free information, Call 1-800688-8413. Your Must Ask For Judy. 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Amissville, VA 540-937-7434 703-525-0494 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 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 The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA Every Friday Night at 7:00 p.m. Furniture I Antiques and Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household Items We Buy or Sell complete or partial estates. We'll also buy used furniture and household items. Pickup available. Consignments Welcome For More Information call (703) 327-4004 Calvin Neal VAAR #2084 LW. 'Scoop* Maginnis VAAR #1309 Or: From Chantilly, take Rt 50 3.5 miles WofRt 28 (Sully Rd.). From Gilberts Corner (Rts. 15 & 50), 7 miles E on Rt. 50.. (Next to Meadow's Farms Nursery) AUCTION ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES FURNITURE Sunday, Apr. 6 at 12:00 p.m. Doors Open at 10:00 a.m. (Ptcmcw Sai..Apr 19.10a.rn.4pm) Another large auction filled with antique and fine furnishings (pie safe, highback beds. Hoosiers, oak chests, washstands. oak telephone. Edison victrola), Ovil War (engravings, documents, relics), glassware and china. (Victoria. Lenox, Row Blue. Carnival), authentic African masks, old toys, collectibles. etc. ClILPEPEK AUCTION CENTER #2S?> . iFni/ii Mitiii ST Mh Bit m n Ctilfnpt't hikt Rl 522S’ to 1.5 mUe\ on LefO (540) 825-9045 OO Business Vfe Opportunities $1,000's Possible Typing. Part Time. At Home. Toll Free (1) 800-2189000 Ext. T-6080 for Listings. Cash in on the Internet. Online marketing guru tells you how to make a fortune on the Information Superhighway. Call for Free 10-page report. AdNST. 1-410-247-0095. Grocery Stores (4).(5) restaurants. (3) Dry Cleaners. Owners financing available. 1 (2) Shopping Centers. 78 Room Hotel. Century 21 First Choice Realty 1800*972-5080. Chris Tukas 756-8851. Home Typists: PC users needed. $45,000 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. Mail Boxes Etc. The world’s largest network of franchised postal, business & communication service centers is expanding. Discover how you can grow with us! 1-800456-0414 No Cost Job Training! Young adults 16-24, Earn while your learn! Lots of benefits and incentives. For information call Job Corps today. 1 -800-8899335 Sat., April 19, at 10:00 a.m. Estate of John M. Trible, Delaplane Directions from West Main Street, Marshall: On the wesiendof town. West Main Street will become West F-185 (Grove Lane), Proceed straight for approximately 2.6 miles, then turn left onto Rt. 729 (Ashville Rd). Immediately after crossing bridge/overpass, turn nght onto F-184 (Lea Rd ). Auction will be on your left after approximately 1.2 miles ("Ivanhoe") Watch for signs. This auction will take place in the lovely rolling countryside just west of Marshall. VA. While probably short in duration, this sale will feature some wonderful pieces of furniture, each one of which would make your trip worthwhile We hope to see you here.' FURNITURE: Fantastic oak partner's desk, English w/Spanish influence; Lots carving & satinwood-inlaid window scenes on the 4 doors; Exceptional bowside mah. china cupboard. Ornate sm. Louis XV-style "buffet"-lots inlay & ormolu, dk. green MT; Impressive DEC MADRID S A formal modern dining table. 8 chairs & server-black lacquer/lots burl; Wonderful Fed. uphol. sofa; Nice uphol. Viet, rocker w/tufted back/carvings; Cedar blanket chest; Maple bedroom suite; 4-poster acorn bed. vanity w/mnror, chest w/desk drawer; Eastlake armchair; Iron patio furniture; Int'l Wild Rose Sterling flatware, eight S-piece place settings + cake server; Several Oriental-style wool rugs/runners; Cam. glass Treebark pitcher + 5 tumblers; Sm. amount good glassware/china; Aladdin electric lamp; Ltd ed prints. Toshiba color TV; Sony VCR; Kenwood cassette deck, Kenwood receiver, Sony CD player. OptimUs speakers: Electrolux vacuum; 2 Ig. window air conditioners; Xerox copier; Lamps. Stands; Phone system. Pots/pans/dishes/ kitchen utensils; Books, etc ALSO 1988 Chev Nova 4-door, high mileage; 1990 Nissan SE Club Cab pickup. Weather Guard toolbox for sm pickup. Long-handled Sc handtools. Plus whatever else we can find.' CONSIGNED FROM THE TRIBLE FAMILY (some pieces selling with reserves); ID Mdl diesel tractor. Shaver H-D 8 post driver. ID hay condiuoner. JD 70 riding mower. JD 524 5 hp garden tiller, 2 pull-type gang mowers w/huch. Siegler oil heater. Jenn-Air range top. Air conditioner (window unit). Golf clubs: Bikes, Etc . etc . etc. TERMS: Cash or good check w/ID, no buyer's premium No food available Payne Auctions, Inc. ») 937-4142 • 675-3729 Ort Business 04m Opportunities 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 Transportation Leasing Co. Taking Inveator Application for 20%+ Return Secured by % of Company Funded (703) 222-4780 Use the Internet for FREE! For Life! Whether you own a computer or not. Email, World Wide Web, file sharing and more--FREE! Call (800)588-3835. 42 Furniture" Appliances Furniture: Double bed, solid cherry, Cannon ball posts with mattress and box springs, $600; Side table, maple by Clore Co. $140; Shag rug, gold, 54"x78”, $50; j Steel tile cabinet, 4 drawers, legal size with hanging folders, $100. 540-635-8636. 44 Giveaways Free: Iron plow blade - U-Haul. (703) 777-4780. 51 Horses 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 COBBLER MOUNTAIN CLASSIC SALE Glenara Farm, Marshall Saturday, April 19,1997 10:00 A.M. Selling 69 Registered Angus Female Lots. Many cow/ calf pairs. Call Virginia Angus Association for details (540) 337-3001 or (804) 556-2526 0 Lost in Old Hollow, Rt. 600 Swindler Hollow Road. Tan/ white female Cat named Meghan. If seen please call 1-540987-8097. Lost 56 Miscellaneous For Sale For Sale: A 300lb Fertilizer Spreader PTO Operated; Auger Wood Spliter PTO Operated; Set of Front end loader Forks for Int/ Ford Tractor; 2 Solar Operated Control Panels for Electric Fence; () 2500 Green Machine Weed Eater, good condition; (1) Red Mack Weed Eater, good condition; 1 Row Exercise Machine; 1955 Ford 600, 5-speed, flatbed, good condition. Contact Larry Sheppard 987-8577. Gardan 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. Baby items: two white cribs with matresses, $125 each; matching changing table, $100; high chair, $25. Excellent condition. (540)955-0503. Cookware. Get natural food flavor! Cook healthfully by using heavygauge, low-heat, sevenply, surgical stainless! 17-pc. set! Waterless! Free $150 china set! 75% off, $395.00! 1-800434-4628 Swimming Pools - $878 New 1996 Pool includes Deck, Fence, Filter, Ladders. Installation Additional. Financing Available. Call 24 hours. 1800-447-7207. Tahitian Non! Juice • Exclusive. New Product! Amazing Proven Health Benefits. Call Toll Free 1-888-733-0335 For 0027 For High Profit Success Plan! Tanning Bed Falctory Outlet, New and used Wolff, Sunmaster, Puretan Sunbeds. All at factory prices to public. $33/ month. Call today for color catalog: 800-6799678. Tanning Beds. Finally, home beds the size of a salon beds, yet no special wiring required. Guaranteed results or your money back. Financing available. Call today 1-800-892-5015. Wolff Tanning Beds . Tan at home. Buy Direct Commerical/Home units from $199.00. Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog. Call Today 1-800-842-1310. Wolff Tanning Beds. Order direct from factory distribution center. Solid steel, full body tanning beds, financing available. Free catalog. 1-800-5379113 (callers with 804/ 757 area code) 1-800447-0040 (callers with 540/ 703 area code). Company Then Call Overview, 1-800-414and Save! C7 Miscellaneous Wl Wanted WANTED - 2-Horse Gooseneck Trailer in very good condition. (540) 788-3014 S Pet Supplies Sales & Service Adorable pure breed Australian Shepherd puppies. Shots and wormed. Great (arm/ family pet. Parents on premises Kelly 540-625-3335. Black Lab puppies, male A (emale, well socialized, parents here, shots/ wormed, ready now and April 26th. $225/ up. 540364-4261. Personals Reward - $250 offered for information leading to the return of Paslode and Senco Nail Guns, stolen from my property at Rock Mills. Call Sam Cliffton at 937-7416. Adult Diapers- Depends, Attends. Save Money on all of your incontinence supplies and have them delivered conveniently to your home. We bill Medicaid. Call Home Care Delivered at 1-800-5655644. Produce Ear Corn For Sale: in Page County area. Call Days at (540)439-2202.

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For Sale: Lincoln 1990 Continental: Dual air bags, ABS, loaded, garage kept, minor scratches. High miles, $4,950. (540)364-2900. Nissan 1983 Pickup, 5 speed. $1,000. 1984 Sentra Wagon, 5 speed, $750. 1985 Sentra Wagon, 5 speed. $650. 540347-9059. Seized Care from $175. Porsches, Cadillacs, Chevys, BMW’s, Corvettes. Also Jeeps, 4WD's. Your Area. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. A-6080 for current listings. Volkewagon 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 parti Installed (If purchased hare). Over2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy and Sell running cere and truck*. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt 229,3 miles past Cufreper Wgh School. KH571 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. Jeep Grand Wagoneer ’90, 4x4, V-8, 91,000 miles, power everything, excellent condition, tan, $8500. 540-987-9712. North Carolina RV Super Sale! Factory CloseOuts & Dealer Demo's. Gas & Diesel Dealer, Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels. Must Sell Immediately. Call Tom Johnson Camping 1 -800225-7502 Chevrolet Passenger/ Cargo Van 1985: G30125, V8, auto, ps, a/c, 104k. Above average, sunroof, original owner. $4,490 ObO. (540)3472531 or (703)277-1329. Classified Employment CH He|p v I Wanted DAIRY FARM Help needed feeding, cropping, milking, and other dairy related work. Call: 703-754-0136 Manager/Caretaker SO acre horse farm near Warrenton looking for cheerful, responsible peron. General farm maintenance-includes basic care of 4 horses, small stable, farm equipment, mowing, fences, some gardening, etc. Salary & 3 bedroom apartment & health insurance. 540-347-1516 101 Legal 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-18, 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, 1891 and recorded in the Clerk's Office of Rappahannock County. Virginia m 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.O. Box 298 Sperryville, 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 *34394 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 & Rappahannock News Each Photo Will be displayed in its individual box with the pets name/ description and owners name. In order tor 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 St.. Leesburg, VA 20176 FINAL DEADLINE TO EUDMIT PHOTO: APRIL 30th, 1007 ISSUE DATE- MAY 7th. 1997 Stores ^Name of Pel |Docnption of Pet (20 words or less) JlBL I lowners | Phone» Name |Addrees_ IctiecM Potion US.00 chedi' money order. |credit Card » ISgnature.- st wt <*«> cxwxmc xwi w . UC Visa. Amer Express. Decover Ex£ 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 GIRLS WANTED From Virginia. Between 6-19 to compete in this year's 1997 pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships. including trip to nationals. Call today, 1-800-367-2125, ext. 866. MECHANIC Rappahannock County Public Schools is accepting applications from people interested in being considered as Substitute Mechanic. Successful candidates will be hard workers, honest, able to perform routine maintenance on vehicles, and available to fill in when needed. If interested, please call the board office at 540-987-8773 Employment SALES Salesperson's dream. Salespeople earn $1,000 - $4,000/wk. telemarketing program. No cold calling required. Call: 1-600-826-2722. SEAMSTRESS, CUTTER, PRODUCTION MANAGER Drapery workroom seeks experienced personnel. Fredericksburg 540-371-6987 Between 3-5 PM STYLIST Needed FT/PT for busy full service salon. Call Karen at 540-439-6386 TELLERS Part time tellers needed. Must enjoy working with the public. Cash handling experience desirable. Must have flexible hours and good credit. Call Sharon Lee at: State Bank of Remington 540-439-3233 EOE WANTED: Person with forklift to disassemble outbuilding. Near Woodville. Good pay. Please call 1-800801-0034, leave msg. Too Late to Classify Apartment for Rant: Sperryville, 2 bedroom, $500, utilities included, available 4-20. 540-9878144. Pontiac 1993 Grand Prix SE: 2 door coupe, 3.1, V6. 4 wheel drive, power steering, power brakes, cruise control, ABS, air, power windows, power locks, Sony CO player, Viper L-60 alarm system. Many extras, $10,700/ or best otter. Call (540)3417891. US Custom Service in Front Royal has adult dogs for adoption, ages 1-3. Have all their shots, spayed and neutered. Giveaway to good homes. 540-635-7106. Too Late Employment WAIT STAFF POSITION OPEN Monday-Friday Day Shift & Weekends available Looking for person who enjoys serving the public, come join our staff where serving the public is our business!! Call for appointment 540-675-1066 The Country Cafe 389-A Main Street Washington, VA TOWN OF FRONT ROYAL, VA POLICE OFFICER ML7 help wanted 1 The Town of Front Royal is accepting applications for a fulltime POLICE OFFICER vacancy. This position is responsible for the enforcement of local and state laws and ordinances; investigating traffic incidents; and performing other related police duties. Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. .An excellent driving record is required. COMPUTER LITERACY/PROFICIENCY IS REQUIRED. THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO OTHER OFFICERS AND STATE IS PREFERRED. THE DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY USING MS OFFICE PROFESSIONAL FOR WINDOWS 3.1, V.4.3 FOR GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE WORK AND IS BECINNINC THE INSTAI.IATION OF “LAP-TOPS" IN PATROL CRUISERS. THE DEPARTMENT HAS COMPLETED TESTING OF THE “CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM," RELEASE 7.3 (sept. 1994) software package is aiso preferred, the statemandated “INCIDENT BASED REPORTING SYSTEM” IS CURRENTLY IN USE. ONLY THOSE APPUCAffTS MEETING THE COMPUTER LITERACY/ PRQflCJEHCY KEDL1REMENT NEED APPLY. Applicants must pass minimum physical and mental agility tests. The successful applicant must then pass a preemployment, post-offer physical examination and drug screening, paid by the Town. Pay range is 324,190-333,842 per year, depending on qualifications, with excellent benefits provided. If you enjoy wide open spaces or arc tired of the hustle-bustle of Northern Virginia, come join us in the Shenandoah Valley and see what the “good life" is all aboutl Applications are available and will be accepted throuffi May 24, 1997 at Town Hall, 16 N. Royal Ave., P.O. Box 1560, Front Royal, VA 22630, (540) 635-3929. EMail: tfrpersl4bshentel.net Minorities /Females are si EDUCATION WRITER Talented, aggressive reporter wanted to cover schools beat and other projects. Send resume to: Robin Earl Managing Editor Fauauler Tlmes-Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton. VA 20188 or fax to (540) 349-8676 TRUCK DRIVER Full-time position with benefits. Good driving record and CDL required. Agriculture background helpful. Apply in person: MARSHALL FARMERS’ CO-OP Marshall, Virginia SERVICE TECHNICIAN Sears Carpet Cleaning, searching for customer oriented technicians. No experience required, $300 to $900 per week, training provided. Bring DMV record to Hampton Inn, Rt 28 & 66, 7295 Williamson Blvd., Manassas, VA.. Monday April 21st, 12 noon to 5 pm for an Interview. SEARS 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 Display Advertising PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Detail -oriented individual needed to schedule and record display advertising orders, dummy ad pages, and communicate combination ads with our other newspapers. Also completes simple financial reports and other in-house duties. Permanent Part-time {30 hrs/wk) to start, may work into Regular Full-time. Plcasantworking conditions. Must be able to handle deadline pressure and last minute changes. 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Beets, Swiss Chard Closer Than Cousins By DR. DIANE RELF ► Extension Environmental Horticulturist Old time gardeners are often surprised to leam that the novice isn’t aware that beet greens can be eaten. Many novices don’t know that not only are beet greens nutritious, they are delicious. This really isn’t difficult to understand though, as this delicacy is not found in the local grocery store. It is one of those special treats reserved for gardeners. The beet and its closer-thancousin relative, Swiss chard, originated in the region arotaid the Mediterranean Sea. The earliest Juiown forms of beets were leafy plants like Swiss chard without enlarged roots. It was not until the late 16th century that large-root beets were described in German literature. Beets and Swiss chard are relatively easy crops to grown and usually have no serious insect or disease problems. Plant About Two Weeks Before Last Frost . Beets and Swiss chard are halfhardy vegetables that may be planted two weeks before the last killing frost. Beets can be sown successively at about three week intervals to ensure a continuous harvest until late spring, thfcn again in late summer for fall harvest. Beets are not harmed by spring 3nd fall frosts. However, the roots become tough in the summer if the daytime temperatures exceed 80F for long periods. • *»• Since each beet seed is actually a -fruit containing three or four seeds, 'p&nts will come up in bunches. When the first true leaves appear, i£move all but the strongest seedling. When the plants are six inches tall, thin again to about three inches apart. Young, developing beet roots are excellent for eating when they are about one inch in diameter. Most Take About 60 To 70 Days In most varieties, the mature root reaches two to three inches in diameter in about 60 to 70 days from seeding. Detroit Dark Red and Ruby Queen are two of the best varieties for use in Virginia. Both have an excellent deep-red color. A beet variety I particularly like in Cylindra. Its 6- to 8-inch roots are uniform in diameter, making them very easy to process. Swiss chard requires only one planting as it is grown for its leaves along. Only the outside leaves are picked and the rapid-growing inner leaves quickly replenish the harvest. Swiss chard will require thinning to about 4 inches apart. The young plants you pull can be cooked for greens. Red Has Excellent Flavor, Green Gives Higher Production The red variety of Swiss chard, rhubarb, has an excellent flavor and colorful wine-red leaves, but I consistently get higher production from green-leafed varieties, such as Fordhook Giant and Swiss Chard of Geneva. Swiss chard can be treated as a twoart crop in that the deeply crinkled leaves have prominent central ribs up to two inches across that can be cut away from the rest of the leaf to be cooked and served similar to asparagus. The remainder of the green blade is cooked like spinach although it is considerably milder. It is important with Swiss chard to continuously harvest the foliage as it reaches 8 to 12 inches. Older, tough leaves left on the plant will prevent the plant from producing fresh foliage. Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. Spring Fling at Graves Mountain Lodge Set Graves’ Mountain Lodge will be hosting their sixth annual Spring Fling Festival on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. Celebrate the arrival of warm weather and the blossoming apple trees at Graves’ Mountain Lodge while you browse the art and craft exhibits of traditional crafters from all over the state of Virginia. ‘ * Enjoy our famous rainbow trout dinner complete with black-eyed peas, stewed tomatoes, cole slaw, homemade combread and a beverage. * Tasty hamburgers and hot dogs are available also. All entrees will be served in the picnic shelter from 12 to 4!p.m. Reservations are not required for meals at the picnic shelter, although they are necessary to dine at the main todge. * Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass music from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday compliments of Mark Newtown, Rickie Simpkins, and Bill Emerson. In addition, the Orange Cpunty Cloggers will perform on Fireman's Banquet Successful The Ladies Auxiliary met last Monday with approximately 12 members present. They made final plans for the annual Fireman’s Banquet which was held on Saturday evening. The banquet was '.successful with approximately 62 ■present. 'Harlen and Ann Jones of Frostproof, Fla. arrived on Sunday to spend a couple weeks with her mother, Mrs. Alice Brady. Bryant Welch, Katie Welch, Nathan and Amber Welch attended the Capital Hockey game at the U.S. Air .‘Alena in Largo, Md., Thursday. ’ ‘ Grady and Doris Vest motored to Frederick, Md. on Sunday. Food Safety Workshop Slated Z By CHRISTINE KASTAN * Extension Agent * Volunteers at banquets, community festivals or church suppers often Just rely on the cooking skills they use 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. - t- A six hour workshop is planned for .Thursday evening, April 17 and all day Saturday, April 26 for “Occasional Quantity Cooks,” the people who occasionally volunteer at events where food ft cooked or served tp a crowd. The program will be taught by Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and the Mountain Heritage Cloggers will perform from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Graves’ Mountain Lodge Spring Fling Festival would not be complete without a hay ride or a half-hour horseback ride through the countryside. The Graves’ Mountains “catch and pay” trout pond will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To fish in the stocked streams, a Virginia state license and trout stamp are required for persons 16 and older. New to the 1997 Spring Fling Festival! The Blue Ridge Cruisers Custom Car and Truck Show will be hosted by Graves’ Mountain Lodge on Sunday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A petting zoo from On The Wild Side Zoo will provide entertainment for children of all ages on both Saturday and Sunday. Call Graves’ Mountain Lodge for more information at 540-923-4231. Graves’ Mountain Lodge is located on Route 670 in Syria. Free admission and parking. By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 -.^. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Department of Health. Participants completing the course may be able to get a seasonal permit and have the required on-site inspection waived. 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. Real Estate Directory -.-.—- - —1 ■ Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Peter A. Weems to James W. Wood and wife, 5.5389 acres, Hampton District. $60,000. M. Sean Kilpatrick and wife to Sharon S. Kilpatrick, 2.00 acres, Stonewall-Hawthome District. Deed of Gift. Michael W. Johnston, Trustee to Christopher George Johns and wife, 8.2051 acres, Stonewall District. $63,000. M. Sean Kilpatrick and wife to Robert Lee Rossin and wife, 1.5750 acres, Hawthorne. $7,875. Fauquier Bank to Michael H. Stovall and wife,' 25 acres, Jackson District. $82,500. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1 -800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. JUST LISTED! You would think this home is brand new! Very well maintained 3,600 plus ft. Colonial on 4+ acres with , outbuilding. Pasture and mtn. views. Large upscale kitchen with loads of cabinet space. $255,000 r 1 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 1,056 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. ’~r 675-3490 or D| 1-800-523-8846 fit Convenient to Culpeper and Warrenton, is this quaint 3 bedroom, 2 bath Farmhouse. Custom kitchen, heart pine floors throughout. 4.9 acres with 3 stall bam and fencing. $169,950 Quiet country location, minutes to Warrenton. Well maintained, 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick Rancher with full basement. Carport, deck, and paved driveway. 2.6 acres. $159,900 Casual, roomy and architecturally-fim weekend or full-time home with decks, lofts and lots of light. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 7 acres. Easy access to Warrenton $189,000 Minutes to 1-66. NEW 2-story Colonial, with attached 2-0car garage. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, full basement. 1.03 acres. Extraordinary views. . ' $139,500 In the middle of Rappahannock Hunt Country is this quaint 400 sq. ft. Cottage with 1 BR, 1 BA and large deck. 5 wooded acres. Second home option. $83,000 Nattiral by Design VIEWAHANNOCK COUNTY... STOP It's at the end of the road... LOOK at the Blue Ridge Mts. panoramic views... USTEN to the falling waters of two cascading mountain streams... SMELL Only 4 miles from The Inn at Little Washington... HIKE up nearby 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 by 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 SL ROGER BATCHELDER, Earthman . 360 Gay St., Washington, \/A 540-675-1776 540-937-1776 (res.) STEEL BUILDINGS Carports To Riding Arenas and Beyond MONTHLY FACTORY SPECIAL 24 x 34 Delivered 36 x 48 to your 58x108 site or 72x144 can put up Must Order by April 30th NAGLEY ENTERPRISES 540-723-4800 Pretty home, pretty lot, pretty mountain views and an excellent price. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and frontage on US 211. There are many unique features in this home. Come see for yourself. $118,500 Ask for Don Keithley (540) 347-1144 or (540)675-3431 REALTY HOUSE & ASSOCIATES A 145 Sullivan Street m M Warrenton WS Subscribe to the Rappahannock Rows. Call 675-3338. . :.v: ' . .1 Sperryville Realty SPERRYV1LLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office NEAR OLD RAG MTN. • 4 rooms, bath and 12x20 screened porch, furnished mountain retreat on 4.5 wooded acres. $67,000 FRONTAGE ON BATTLE MTN. ROAD - 25.3 wooded acres, stream, good building sites. $89,000. MOSTLY OPEN - 20 plus acre tract, board fencing, road frontage, stream and nice view. $90,000. 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 LISTINGS NEEDED - Homes, Farms, Acreage. Call Today! James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 _ 987-8146 1ST Scenic Acreage in Hundy Rolling land, two acres open with road frontage. Remaining acreage is pine woods. Building sites with mountain views. An extraordinary value for $83,500 The Buyer's Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (3 (540) 675-1190 g. ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. BEN VENUE - Spring is in bloom at Oakledge!! This charming 10-rm. brick/frame Cape located at the end of a tree-lined d/way offers grand pastoral & mtn. views, 2 BR,1 BA guest qtrs., 2-stall barn, 2-car garage, perennial gardens & 45 open & rolling acres. Great location. $419,995. ENJOY FISHING & SWIMMING in your own 2-acre stocked pond!! Relax on the deck of the renovated 3 BR, 2 BA Contemporary situated on 58 open/wooded acres. Special features: stone FP in great rm., Ige. Thermopane windows, basement for expansion, & det. 2-car garaqe. $359,000. WASHINGTON - Peyton Farms Estates - beautifully maintained 3 BR, 2 BA brick home on 5 open acres. Amenities include hdwd. firs., FP in fam. rm., attached 2-car garage, swim, pool, storage building & paved driveway. $169,500. CASTLETON: JUST LISTED - This comfortable & cozy 2 BR,1 BA Cottage has been tastefully remodeled. Pine firs., new kitchen, skylight, stone FP, gas heat, partial basement, 5 acres all make this a qreat buv. $139,500. A Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 rr. M Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 US Country Living HUNTLY: Investment or family property. Two houses on 10 private acs., may be separated after purchase. Shared artesian well & driveway. Many outbuildings in good condition. Priced below assessment at $150,000 50 ACRES of prime rolling land w/2 streams and potential for deep pond. Best location, excellent views of mountains. More land possible. TERRIFIC VIEWS from 40 south facing acres w/spring & stream, small pasture, in 2 parcels of 17 & 23 acres (also offered separately). $155,000 Commuter!: 38 acres, feels more like fifty! Nice creek; much wildlife. Convenient & private setting. Owner financing possible. $105,000 "LAUREL WOOD". Knock out views from wooded 14 acre hilltop. Easy drive to major shopping. Old road to top. $69,000. Adjoining 5 acs. @ $35,000 by sep. owner. RUSH RIVER accents this delightful 7+ acre parcel on paved road near Washington, VA. Well priced @ $59,000 for quick sale. SIX ACRES w/stream, mature trees & mtn. laurel backs to large farm. A great opportunity @ $50,000. Owners will finance. *0 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL: 20 acres offers a variety of uses plus beautiful park views on the edge of Sperryville adjoining Mtnside Mkt. $105,000 & Mltzte Young 675-3555 Real Estate III 675-1373 0 Rick Kohler 937-6146

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Left to right | back row to front I Ken Raugh, X Used Car Manager, Russell Meadows anc Monty Owens, Sales, Rick Foard i General Manager, John Harris, Sales and Jim Harris, Owner Friendly, Courteous, Professional Staff, The area’s fastest growl dealer! Oldsmobile, Buick, Pontiac and GMC Trucks Check-Up Avoids Vacation Blues The best laid vacation plans often go astray, but they’re less likely to do so if your car is included in the plans. That advice from the Car Care Council is based on results of inspections during National Car Care Month (October) when nine out of 10 vehicles had discrepancies. Topping the list were worn tires, dirty or contaminated oil, worn belts and hoses, dirty air filters and emissions problems. Some mechanical difficulties cannot be anticipated. When a part such as an alternator fails, it’s usually without warning, so proven tive measures don t apply. But when the alternator light comes on because a worn drive belt has been overlooked, that situations need not have happened. Most highway breakdowns can be avoided through preventive measures done on one’s “home turf.” So before you leave on your summer trip, find out whether or not your vehicle is up to the task. After all, if your vehicle doesn’t enjoy the trip, you probably won’t either. Detailed information on preventive maintenance checks that you can make on your own vehicle is available from the Car Care Council in an illustrated pamphlet entitled, How To Find Your Way Under The Hood And Around The Car. For this pamphlet and a companion piece on an annual “physical” for your car, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the Car Care Council, Dept. SS7UHXI, One Grande Lake Drive, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452. Spring Car Care A Special Supplement Fauquier Times-Democrat Rappahannock News (54°) 347-4222 (540) 675-3338 Warrenton, Va. Washington, Va. Clarke Courier (540)955-1111 Berry ville, Va. Managing Editor. Front Cover Photograph Sales Manager.. Account Executives . . _Robin Earl -R.B. Gassie .Kathleen Keller ■A. Michael Moorhead, Patricia Gardiner, General Production Sandra Scholz .. .Sue Churchwell, Jackie Colvin, Christina Trifillis , and advertising art staff The Jeep Wrangler featured on the front cover was supplied courtesy of the Joe Jacoby Jeep-Eagle dealership in Warrenton. Complete Auto Repair • Tune Ups • Oil Changes • Brakes • Front-End Repair & Alignments • Certified AC Repairs • All Scheduled Maintenance Work on Foreign and Domestic Cars & Trucks • Motor & Transmission Replacement or Repair • State Inspections Tire Sales & Repair • Car & Truck Tires • Farm Tractor Tires • On-Road & Farm Service AAA Approved 24-Hour Towing Lockouts Jump Starts Jetson fttpanA'Liptcutlhf far VkgMa Farm Buraau

Special Care For Imports By TERRY TANNER So, you’ve Spent more than a few paychecks on a vehicle you take pride in. You are a well-educated, discriminating buyer who won’t settle for mediocrity. You’ve found out about high fuel economy, longevity, reliability, precision drivability and a high return at resale by research, or quite possibly, friendly prodding by someone who had already experienced these qualities in their own Japanese import. What now? How do you keep that vehicle in new condition for as long as possible? Here are a few suggestions from 19 years of servicing Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Subaru and Nissan products. • Follow manufacturers recommended services. The average cost per year for the first three years is actually less than the amount your family may eat out on, in the same time period. • Use a service facility that specializes in your make. Cost at generic repair shops can often be more expensive due to lack of technical expertise. Ever think about unproductive guess work and how many of those four hours you were billed for could have been avoided ? • Keep receipts for service to insure warranty compliance and higher resale value. Does your service facility keep accurate updated files on each of your vehicles? • Don’t cut corners on parts or tires. If it isn’t OEM or direct from a subcon tractor, refuse it! Did you know that an independent maintenance facility can buy many parts from the dealer for less than they cost at generic parts stores? You actually get less product for more money! • When shopping for price, make'sure you are comparing apples to apples. What are you actually getting for your hard earned money? A few minutes can save hundreds! • Accept only SG or higher rated engine lubricants. Japanese imports always run at high cylinder head temperatures that require premium oils. Premium doesn’t have to mean expensive. Did you know there are name brand products that don’t measure up to these lubrication requirements? Your service professional should know the facts. • Change your engine oil every 3,0003,500 miles regardless of driving conditions. Change your automatic transmission fluid every 15,000 miles. Yes, there are those of you who haven’t done it in years and you’ve gotten by ... so far. You brag about your car lasting 100,000 miles without a major engine or transmission repair, but fail to notice that 200,000 miles or more is the norm these days for a Japanese import! (Terry Tanner owns and operates Alpha Omega Automotive, now celebrating its 10th year in Warrenton.) How To Steer Clear Of Lemo'ns Here’e a book that could be the right first step in your shopping process. It’s called The Used Car Buyer’s Manual and it’s full of information ranging from avoiding lemons to test driving and locating bargains. Author David J. Buechel takes his reader, step-by-step, through the used car shopping process, including a section on disposing of your old car for top dollar. Not only is Buechel’s text lively and laced with humor, it also includes a directory of reliable used cars plus a vehicle inspection «heck list. The Used Car Buyer’s Manual is available from the Car Council for $12.45. Get more information on the book on the World Wide Web at: http://www.pyramidwest.com. Waterloo Motors Inc. Imported Car Service Low Financing • No Down Payment Custom Watch How about a new shadow* A.C.E 1100 with no down payment and financing as low as 7.9% A.P.R. for 36 months? A Gold wing*SE or Aspencade* with no down payment and just 7.9% A.P.R. financing for 60 months?* And customs like our Shadows, Magnas* and Valkyries ™ with no down payment and low A P R financing? And, while supplies last, we ll throw in a limited-edition custom watch when you purchase a CBR®600F3,Shadaw A.C.E 1100, Shadow Sprit™ 1100, Shadow VLX/VLX Deluxe, or Magna/Magna Deluxe. See your Honda Dealer soon because time is running out Ends May 31st t ttm* ,b:^= CYCLE ■£=— 170 LEE HIGHWAY • WARRENTON, VIRGINIA • (540)347-4591 AUTO BODY ■PERSONALIZED SERVICE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP AT A REASONABLE PRICELET US BE YOUR COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALIST! • Complete Auto and Truck Repair Facility • State of the Art Painting System • Chief EZ Liner Frame Machine Ana Measuring System • Highly Trained and Certified Technical Staff • Friendly And Personal Service • Towing Available • Custom Painting & Striping • Fiberglass, Aluminum and Plastic Repairs • 100% Guaranteed Color Match • Insurance Claims Welcome! • Saturday Hours For Your Convenience! WE GUARANTEE OUR REPAIRS AS LONG AS YOU OWN YOUR VEHICLE!!! Monday -Friday 8 am-5 pm; Saturday 9 am-2 pm FREE ESTIMATES 131 Broadview Ave. • Warrenton On the Bypass between Jefferson National Bank & Crown Gas Station 347-0007

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Too High Too Low Correct Chassis Height Critical Altering ride height for cosmetic reasons may result in rave reviews from friends and colleagues, but the effect on the vehicle’s drive line, suspension and alignment can result in high heat build-up in the drive line, binding in steering, suspension components, tire wear, vibration and premature failure. “Ride height is the angle that all wheel alignment angles are built around and should be kept within manufacturer specifications for optimum performance of the entire steering-suspension and drive line systems,” explains A1 Lynch, manager of technical services for MOOG Automotive. On light trucks, for example, the steering linkage has a designed operating range which helps to minimize normal road force ATTKNTION: Do-it-Yourselfers • Oil Filters Only $1.99 (Most Popular American Can) _ BIG A Oil • 996 pw Quart in Case Quantities (10W30 and 10W«yi2 per case) • Air Filters On//$2.99 (Most Popular American Can) Come see us for your tune-up needs. We carry a complete line of American and Foreign parts. 60 Franklin Street (NtxnoUmDtpoiRettmiti^ Warrantor, VA 22186 347-4673 AUTO PARTS Hours fckxvfn 8-5 SSU exerted on individual steering components such as the pitman arm, idler arm and tie rod assemblies. “The result of increased chassis height or an over-loaded chassis can contribute to ■ increased linkage angles,” says Lynch. “This increase in angles can accelerate wear and lead to failure of these steering components. Under some conditions, the load may be sufficient to bend the idler arm bracket.” Drive line performance also is affected by improper vehicle height in both light trucks and passenger vehicles. Lynch reports, “Excessive height change may force the universal joint in light trucks to operate out of See Chassis, Page 6 CARTER'S AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR INC. Your High Performance Parts Connection Trans Service Parts & Labor $59.95 Expires June 1, 1997 Tune Ups, Tire Repairs, Timing Belts, Clutch & Brake, Exhaust Repairs, Interstate Batteries, CV Joints Installed, Transmissions Rebuilt, Hi-Performance Parts Installed 540-364-3468 Turner J. Carter P.O. Box 559, Marshall, Virginia 22115 Most major credit cords accepted. AH In-Stock Merchandise throng#! May 31,1097 Open Route 844,1/4 mile past Rte 29 & 17. H Intersection ofQpal < * * 8* • Sat 8-1 • • 9 We think you'll choose the Award winning service department at Country Chevrolet. High Tech state off the art service at low down prices! I -Olchangewlhupto^f9artsG* ■ (»AGooawendh<|»altyol I «WalanACoi®9 I • Completechasssue * -Checkfluid levels I • Inspect befis, filters, hoses and _ ■ andfirepressure — — — — — — | GMGoo,*w^ Cooling SyOemSaiikx1. | •Drainandfcshtfieoooingsystem A m ^ _ i | •Reptoscoolw \f ^ Ah | I 19.95 ; -Cteanotasitferfradfalcrand TflU DC | ®««toiing condenser HV Oj "JJfjl w W I ^ * »■ «m ^ ^ ^ ^ “»«M>on) 6<p, S0f^7 — —, *^ ■ r« *“** f ■ .installGMGoodwrendufcc Am A | i i brake pads I -Inspedrctors I-Heedany arfiomsystem - Check caipers 10 off |-CheckmastercyWerwoB| W gp | ■ 1 ■-Checkparkingbrate ^ e^wiw j |j*,WIn«rGM — «. — — — OOM^eeaeaasksws 8JF8t vvairwmn, vc 540-347-9000 1-800-852-5793

■Bealetonl Automotive ■Service I We service AU Foreign <£ !Stic Cars and Light Trucks Mowers - Tillers - Small Engines _ Grand Reopening April 19 th 8 ii.ni. - 3 p.m. 11226 Remington Rd. * Bealeton, Virginia Mon. - fti. 8 am. to 6 p.m. 439-1723 Mobile fiuto Repair Vehicle Maintenance Service at Your Home or Work! • Tire Repair • Tune-ups • Brake Service’ • Engine Computer Diagnostics 24-Hoar Emergency Service (540) 439-0688 Remington Auto Service James Fry JAMES FRY OWNER PROW A REP ALB • • Pius Freon •Towing Available Cars, Light and Medium-Duty Trucks • Foreign and Domestic Repairs • VA State Inspection - #5869 Route 844,1/4 mile past Rte 29 & 17. len II F 8-5 Intersection of Opal ► Chassis From Page 5 the desired angle range, producing vibration and joint failure.” “Placing drive line components such as CV joints and rubber CV joint boots in extreme angles can cause damage to those components. Incorrect vehicle height can cause continuous high joint angularity making the joint work harder and creating more heat. It also can cause the convolutions on rubber CV boots to chafe and wear (see illustration below).” Lynch recommends making a quick visual inspection and road test to determine the condition of the CV joint boots, regardless of whether ride height has been intentionally altered. “Begin by placing the vehi ‘Examine the boots closely for cracks, splits and grease spray around surrounding parts. Make sure the clamps are tight and in the proper locations.* — A1 Lynch I FIXED JOINT cle in park on a level surface and turn your wheels completely to the right to expose the rubber bellows of the CV joints,” says Lynch. “Examine the boots closely for cracks, splits and grease spray around surrounding parts. Make sure the clamps are tight and in the proper locations. When driving the vehicle, listen for a clicking noise in turns, which usually results from wear in the outer CV joint. “If you hear a clunking noise during acceleration or braking, that’s usually due to a worn inner joint. And if you feel a shudder, that usually indicates a worn or sticking inner joint. If any of these conditions are detected, it’s time to visit your service technician. “No alignment adjustment can restore a vehicle to proper operating condition unless chassis height is within the manufacturer’s specification,” adds Lynch. “In the long run. improper chassis height can be unsafe and uneconomical, causing handling problems and robbing tires of their maximum tread life.” GOODWVEAR WHEELS Complete Selection of Wheels See our wheel expert, Darlene McGee Rosson & Troilo MOTOR COMPANY 540-349-090019Broadview Avenue, Warrenton Culpeper 825-4093 • Brandy Station 825-3722 6 OOOf*tAH What Can We Do For You Today? Exhaust/Tailpipes and Hardware Mufflers, Shocks, Brakes Suspension and Steering Catalytic Converters Lubrication-Quick Oil Change Same Day Service 6nfBASb AUTO SYSTEM EXPERTS MIDAS - Warrento (540) 341-0033 241 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, V5 T

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