Rappahannock News, May 14, 1997

49th Year, No.20 16 Pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1997 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents Candidates All Attend GOP Event By SUSAN NORMAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer With the June 10 Republican primary four weeks away, Virginia Attorney General Jim Gilmore and all four of the Republicans who would like to replace him in November came to Loudoun County Saturday seeking support. Unfortunately, fewer than 100 people braved the cold, blustery afternoon to attend the Algonkian Regional Park picnic sponsored by the Loudoun County Republican Committee, the Loudoun County Republican Women and the Loudoun County Young Republicans. Gilmore, unopposed for the party’s nomination for governor, repeated a recent campaign pledge to phase out personal property taxes on the first $20,000 of the assessed value of cars and trucks and called on his Democratic opponent, Lt. Gov. Don Beyer, to leave his current office as Gilmore plans to do on June 11. Beyer Saturday was receiving his party’s formal nomination at a state convention in Richmond. John Hager, the sole Republican candidate for lieutenant governor since the withdrawal of Coleman Andrews, did not make an appearance at the Loudoun GOP gathering. Nevertheless, the event did provide a forum for the four Republican lawyers who are vying for the party’s nomination for attorney general. With the Democrats’ three-man slate selected, and two of the three slots on the Republican ticket filled, the only real question for primary voters is who will be the Republican nominee for attorney general. The candidates are Gil Davis of Arlington, Jerry Kilgore of southwestern Virginia and Mark Earley and Ken Stolle, both of the Hampton Roads area. Despite their shared party affiliation and their common profession as lawyers, the four candidates offer voters significant choice. Davis, a University of Virginia School of Law graduate, practices with the firm of Cohen, Gettings, Dunham & Davis. His only previous run for office was an unsuccessful attempt in the mid-’70s to become Fairfax County’s commonwealth’s attorney. President of the United States.” At 54, he is the oldest of the four candidates and has 28 years of legal experience, including four as a federal prosecutor in the early ‘70s in the eastern district of Virginia. He claims that he has prosecuted more felons than all three of his opponents combined, and he numbers his career caseload in both civil and criminal work in the thousands. See Candidates, Page A-8 At A Glance » May 16 - At 8 p.ra., RAAC presents the Academy Award Winning film The English Patient at The Theatre. • May 18 - At 4 p.m., a recital by Leslie Nichols and Richard Human on piano and trombone will be given at The Theatre at Washington, Va. to benefit the Curriculum Enrichment Programs of the public schools. • May 21 - At 7:30 p.m., the County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing, on the proposed Conservation Zoning Chapter amendments, at the courthouse. : | • May 22 - At 10 a.m., the Library Board will meet at the library. • May 22 - At 7:30 p.m., the Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing in the courthouse. • May 23 - At 8 p.m„ the Friday Evening at the Library series presents a perspective on U.S.-China relations by Norman Getsinger. • May 27 - At 7:30 p.m., RLEP will hold an open house to discuss Flint Hill village planning and traffic calming at the fire hall in Flint Hill. . • May 30 - The American Cancer % . Society’s Relay for Life will be held at Airlie. Call the ACS at 825-0754. • June 2 - At 2 and 7 p.m., the Board of Supervisors will hold their public Hearing on the Cbunty Budget. him uaiai ii min I ilil ■mill kappabaaaock Newt P O Bo. SB Washington, Vi. 22747 <MO)673-S33B (MO) 675-MBS (tu) - . ■ " -y$F. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Dawn Havstad is the Bull Run District champion for discus. At last Wednesday’s district track meet at Manassas Park she threw the discus 85’2”. For story and more photos, see page A5. i »: Miller Discusses Mission of PEC By JOHN TOLER Rappahannock News Staff Writer In a wide-ranging interview with the editors of Times Community Newspapers on May 9, Christopher G. Miller, president of the Piedmont Environmental Council discussed the areas where the mission of his organization has changed — and where it hasn’t. “What often gets lost when thinking about.PEC’s position on the issues is that we have a very broad mission,” Miller explained. Established in Fauquier in 1972, the PEC’s original goals were “to preserve the natural character and visual order of the countryside, towns and villages of the Piedmont ... At the same time, seeking to provide for orderly economic progress sensitive to conservation of land, water, air and other natural resources.” Miller handed out copies of the PEC’s 1995-96 Annual Report, which named nearly 50 directors from the nine counties in the Virginia Piedmont. It also listed PEC’s assets at $815,850, of which only $28,540 was cash; liabilities were listed at $41,532, including a $5,000 “loan from director.” Membership continues to grow, up Chris Miller 250 in the past nine months to 2,950, according to Miller. While the PEC’s focus for many years was often seen as “no-growth or slow growth,” a new emphasis on working within the Piedmont’s economic system has emerged, he said. See PEC, Page A-8 Stolen Items Found In Huntly Dumpster By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Many of the possibly stolen items mentioned in last week’s newspaper as being dumped in the Huntly dumpster have been recovered. Major Rick Mac Welch of the Sheriff’s Office said that three PC’s (personal computers), a boombox, Nintendo game and three VCR’s have been recovered since the items were placed in the dumpster. On May 8, Louise Eastham of Flint Hill reported that several items had been taken from a former tenant. Missing are two televisions, an iron and a watch. There were no signs of forcible entry; the items were taken on May 3 or May 4. A caretaker for the .-Sonny Richardson property on Main Street in Washington reported on May 8 that a 10 hp riding mower on the property had been stripped of its parts. The larceny could have taken place anytime since last fall. A Stihl chainsaw, worth approximately $250, was reported missing by Kimberly Kidwell of Sperryville. About $200 worth of small hand tools were reported missing on May 7 by Harry Smith of Washington. They were taken from a tool shed on his property. An arrest warrant for simple assault was issued for 26-year-old Sandra Berry. Norma Weakley of Amissville was the complainant. Warrants were obtained by neighbors on the Fodderstack Road last Thursday. William Bear complained that Lynn Sullivan, 49, of Washington, had taken down “No Trespassing” signs on his property. He obtained curse & abuse and damage to private property warrants on Ms. Sullivan. Ms. Sullivan complained that William Bear, 53, of Washington, See Cops, Page A-8 Voters Survey Environment By JOHN LEWIS PITTS Rappahannock News Special Writer Asked to assign a letter grade to the quality of the state's environment, voters in a recent survey gave Virginia an average grade of C-plus — a perception they say will help them decide the battle for governor in November. When it comes to choosing between environmental quality and economic development, the surveyed voters want it both ways — 86 percent said it was possible to support economic development while protecting the state’s resources. Virginia Environmental Endowment, a grantmaking foundation celebrating its 20th anniversary, commissioned the survey of registered voters on questions regarding the environment and politics. The environment is an important issue for state residents, ranking closely behind education, crime and economic development. Eight in 10 voters surveyed rated environmental quality as a very high (40 percent) or fairly high (39 percent) personal priority. Six in 10 See Survey, Page A-8 Passing Grade? ' - ■ •••.» On average, a survey of 786 registered Virginian voters gave the state a C-f grade on the environment. > . = Grade Statewide percentage of respondents giving grade .f * A •< , /76 B * 37% 43% 8% 4% ^ C D F Source: Virginia Environmental Endowment Times Newspapers Graphic Rappahannock. News Staff PhouVJan LaValle) Tex Banes Tex Makes a Visit From Down Under By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock Newt Staff Writer Rappahannock’s favorite friend (or should we say bloke) from down under was her last week for a short walk-about. Tex Banes, the unofficial ambassador of good will from Australia, was visiting with Dick and Ginny Pierson before continuing on to Atlanta, Ga., to speak to kids in schools there. Tex has been in Rappahannock 10 times in as many years and has performed and given talks about his homeland to Rappahannock students and at area churches in the past. If you’ve never met him or had the chance to see him perform you have missed something. A unique and very talented individual, Tex was born in Carlton, Victoria and grew up in St. Vincent De Paul Orphanage. “I’m still a kid,” he said. “1 grew up in the orphanage with 250 other kids and they were strict there. They taught us music and to have respect for your elders and I think that’s a good code to live by.” He’s known in Australia as Mr. Hootenanny, due to the instrument he plays in his stage act which can only be termed a contraption — a combination drums, cymbals, homs, smoke blaster and equipped with a device that makes it seem to blow up (but it doesn’t). Worldwide he’s known as the King of Hillbilly. Tex began his career in show business in 1933, the year he first heard a Jimmie Rodgers’ recording. Since then he’s been Jimmie’s biggest fan and was the first life member of the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation. He was also the first international star to hold the flag in the Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Festival held annually in Meridian, Miss, and to which he’ll travel to perform this trip, after he visits Georgia and Alabama. In 1939, Tex bought a dobro guitar See Tex, Page A-8

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, May 13: Joseph A. Clatterbuck, assault and batter, six months jail suspended, $159 cost, trespass, dismissed. June A. Tarkington, illegal dumping. $200/39. Roger E. Kidwell Jr., bad check, dismissed. Caroline Ray Cornett, illegal dtfmping, dismissed, $29 cost. Donna Clark, threaten violence, continued. Wesley Eugene Terry Jr., burning before 4 p.m. $500/400 suspended, $49 cost. Thomas Razo Garcia, drunk in public, $30/39. David Robert Hoehn, no county sticker, $25/29. \ David Christopher Lesher, no county sticker, $25/29. Julianne B. Misdom, no county sticker, $30/29. Marcia A. Murray, no county sticker, $25/29. Veronique Pelletier, no county sticker, $25/39. Ronald Lee Thompson, driving under influence, no operator’s licenses, continued to June 17. Jeffrey Alan Waite, no county sticker, $25/29. Rebekka Rainbow Weingarten, no county sticker, $25/39. Richard A. Wines, no liability insurance, $100/75 suspended, $2 cost, no registration, $35/29. Paul Randolph Good, 71/55, $48/29. Eugene Leroy Lyman, no county sticker, $25/29. Evelyn A. Oyster, expired county sticker, $25/29. Jon R. Purnell, no county sticker, $25/29. Joe David Ruff, 53/35, $54/39. Priscilla J. Timberlake, stop sign violation, $30/29, drive suspended/revoked, continued to June 10. Jeffrey A. Waite, defective equipment, no county sticker, driving under influence, continued to June 10. Joseph Allen Whorton, 52/35, $51/39. Tracy Veney Aylor, no county sticker, $25/39. Timothy Rollon Bondelid, no county sticker, $25/29. Mary Elizabeth Cloud, no county sticker, $25/29 James Edward Burke Sr., fail to obey stop sign, dismissed. David John Angelicchio Jr, 72/55, $51/29. Paul L. Axfell, 70/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, $29 cost, continued to July 8, no registration in possession, complied with law, no seat belt, $25. Don Allen Berry Jr., defective equipment, $35/39. James Edmond Burke 2nd, use of radar detector, continued to July 8. Anne Mudd Cabaniss, defective equipment, $30/29, no seat belt, $25. Ervin Franklin Campbell, defective equipment, $30/29. Christopher Lee Caperton, 69/55, $42/29, no seat belt, $25. Rudy Nestor Castillo-Amado, 71/55, $48/29, no registration in possession, complied with law. Andrew W. Clark, drive suspended/revoked, $200/39, fail to drive center of highway, $35/2, no seat belt, $25. Susan L. Crump, 70/55, $45/39. Frances Runyon Cruz, 65/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, $29 cos!t, continued to July 8. Gwendolyn Ann Davis, 68/55, $39/29. Ronald Deskins, 74/55, $57/29. James D. Edmonds, 68/55, $39/29. Deborah Lynn Elliott, child safety violation, $50, seat belt violation, $25. Emmanuel Nugang Foseh, 67/55, $36/29, defective equipment, $28/2. Edward Harry Frentz, drive suspended/revoked, $100/29, 90 days jail suspended. Ervin Marko Gionis, 67/55, $36/29. Cecile Moffett Graves, habitual offender, continued to July 8. Lisa Michelle Green, defective equipment, $30/29, seat belt violation, $25. Richard Lee Hame, 66/55, $33/29. Peyton Shitfield Hatcher, 69/55, $42/29, seat belt violation, $25, no registration in possession, complied with law. Hilary Bronwyn Jones, no inspection, $25/39. Richard Stanton Jones, 71/55, $48/39, no operator’s license in possession, complied with law. David M. Juday, no registration in possession, complied wjth law, 66/55, $33/29, seat belt violation, $25. Jerry Edward Kettren, no operator’s license, $59/29, 20 hours community services, improper stopping on highway, dismissed, $2 cost. Barry Eugene King, defective equipment, $30/29, seat belt violation, $25. Kevin Lyle Kolstap, 73/55, $54/29, no registration in possession, complied with law. Miguel Angel Leno, 66/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, $29 cost. Terry Theodore Lucie, fail to display plates, $25/10 suspended, $29, insufficient tire tread, no prosecute, no valid inspection, no prosecute, no operator’s license in possession complied with law, no registration in possession, complied with law, no seat belt, $25. Johnnie Travis Lynn, child safety violation, $50, seat belt violation, $25. Paula Marie Lynn, seat belt violation, $25. Mary Kathleen Mitchell, 67/55, $36/29. David Allan Nickle, expired inspection, $35/39. James Ronald Odom, 74/55, $57/29. Bryan Randall Poe, no inspection, $35/39, no registration in possession, $10/2. Shirley Ann Ramirez, 69/55, $42/29. \ Gorman Joe Ratliff, defective equipment, $35/39. j John Kent Reeve, defective equipment, $30/29. Ricky James Settle, no valid inspection, $25/29, no registration, $25/2. William Edward Settle 3rd, defective equipment, $35/39. Grand Jury Indicts Three The Grand Jury indicted three people for felonies in Rappahannock County Circuit Court on Monday. Two women were indicted for welfare fraud and false application. Sheila E. Sisk, 62, of Madison County, and Teresa Johnson, 37, address unknown, allegedly received public assistance that they were not entitled to because they did not disclose certain information to the Dept, of Social Services. Joseph B. Reid, 26, of Culpeper, was indicted for possession of PCP, a Schedule II drug. His case is continued to July 3 for a suppression hearing. EMS Personnel Being Honored for Service Until a medical emergency becomes a reality, people often forget about Virginia’s pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies that stand ready to respond 24 hours a day, every day. May 18-24 is designated as Virginia Emergency Medical Services Week to recognize volunteer and career rescue squads, fire departments, commercial ambulance services and helicopter medevac units. The theme of EMS Week 1997 is “EMS: Making a Difference for Life.” EMS is a life-saving team that includes citizens with CPR or first-aid training, police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, 911 operators and emergency physicians and nurses. They all share the dedication and pride that comes from knowing they make a real difference in their community — a difference for life. Every EMS agency in Virginia meets, and in most cases, exceeds minimum statewide standards for training, equipment, sanitation and safety. The ambulances are staffed by emergency medical technicians, shock trauma technicians, cardiac technicians or paramedics. Nearly half of the EMS agencies operate “emergency department on wheels,” using sophisticated communications links between the hospital and the field. “Virginia has one of the finest EMS systems in the nation,” said Governor George Allen. “Our volunteer and career EMS providers make a tremendous commitment of time and training for the public they serve. It is vital that the public know how to properly access the EMS system through 911 or other emergency numbers. When we combine quick access to high-quality EMS with citizen training in first aid and CPR, we make a good EMS system even better.” Many statewide EMS programs receive funding from ‘Two for Life,” which is the two dollars added to auto registration fees. To further enhance local EMS, 25 percent of the money collected from “Two for Life” is returned directly to the locality in which the vehicle is registered (Rappahannock County EMS receives this funding). Here are some tips on how to help the EMS team: 1) Know your emergency number and post it on or near every telephone. In Rappahannock County, call 911. Teach children how to place an emergency call. Write down a set of simple directions to your home and keep them by the phones. In a panic, the directions will save valuable time. 2) Call EMS only when you believe the situation is life-threatening or serious. If you are not sure, don’t guess — call EMS. 3) When placing the emergency call, state the type of emergency and give clear directions. Don’t hang up until instructed. The dispatcher may give life-saving instructions. 4) Until help arrives,. stay calm and assure the patient that help is on the way. Don’t move the patient unless they are in immediate danger. Keep the patient warm and as comfortable as possible. 5) Make it easy for EMS to find you. Send someone to meet the ambulance. Turn on the four-way flashers of a car in the driveway or on the street irt front of the house. 6) Support the volunteer EMS with your time, talents and donations. Be part of the EMS team. Join your local volunteer EMS agency. Call the local EMS office at 825-6849 or call your local volunteer EMS and fire department for more information. Emergency Log The following fire and rescue call were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: May 8: 6:04 a.m., chest pains, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 10:56 a.m., sickcall. Route 635, Huntly, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 12:27 p.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 522, Boston, Castleton VFD and Sperryville VRS; 3:48 p.m., injury from a fall, 8450 N. View Court, Culpeper, Amissville VFD. May 9: 7:16 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Amissville VFD; 10:18 a.m., asthma attack. Route 623, Washington, Sperryville DirecTV Channel featiffScP tills' week:' ’** • Wt’N Superstation WGN Well-rounded entertainment from the premier Chicago superstation, including movies, series, news, local sports, and popular kids' programming like The Bozo Show. brought to you by . 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VRS, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 5:12 p.m., sickcall, Route 623, Washington, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. May 10: 8:54 a.m., chest pains, Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. May 11:1:03 p.m., sickcall. Route 626, Washington, Washington VFD; 6:10 p.m., back injury, Route 607, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Castleton VFD; 8:36 p.m., abdominal pain. Route 642, Amissville, Amissville VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office during this, past week: May 5: larceny/from building, U.S. 211, Sperryville; lost/missing dog. Route 621, Woodvilie; conservation/animals, Route 622, Washington. May 6: suspicious incident, Route 231, Sperryville; stray dog. Route 626, Castleton; conservation/animals. Route 637, Huntly; lostymissing dog, Town of Washington; public service. Gay Street; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info, gen.. Route 671, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 626, Castleton; info, gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; info, gen.. Route 626, In response 1o your requests, REC's Board of Directors would like to meet you, the Cooperative's owners, at regional meetings. You are invited to join REC's directors and management staff for for an informal quesfion and answer session. You can learn more about the issues that are important to you and your cooperative. There will also be informational displays about me many services your cooperative provides. The regional meeting will be held in the Rappahannock/Fauquier area, on Tuesday, May 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jeffersonton Community Center, Rt. 621 and Rt. 802. Call Gloria Smith at 1-800-572-2264 for directions. PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER and to the EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL CHAPTER OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the Zoning Chapter amendments on Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. The Zoning Chapter Amendments create regulations and restrictions on residential construction in Conservation Zoning Districts, including, but not limited to, provisions requiring setbacks from highest elevations, preparation of Erosion and Sediment Control plans, and road/driveway construction standards. The Board of Supervisors, at a later hearing (date to be determined), shall take up these amendments and others relating to erosion and sedimentation control. A full and complete copy of these proposed changes is available for public inspection at the County Administration Office at 290 Gay Street in Washington, VA from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday, or by calling (540) 675-3342. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment on any or all of these proposed amendments. 5/7/97-2T Castleton; driving under influence, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, Route 626, Castleton; suspicious incident, Route 654, Washington. May 7: public service, Route 600, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; residence, Route 617, Castleton; animal control free text, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info, gen., Route 622, Washington; info, gen,. Town of Washington; illegal dumping, Route 729, Castleton; larceny/from building, U.S. 211, Washington; parking violation, Town of Washington; business, Route 626, Castleton; info, gen.. Route 612, Sperryville; telephone harassment. Route 622, Castleton; criminal trespass, Route 645, Amissville; simple assault. Route 642, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 522, Sperryville; driving under influence. Route 637, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 522, Woodville; info, gen., Route 600, Sperryville; info, gen., Route 642, Amissville. May 8: suspicious incident, Route 607, Woodville; stray dog, U.S. 522, Woodville; stray dog, Route 628, Washington; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Amissville; animal control free text, Route 626, Washington; simple assault, U.S. r 211, Washington; damage property/private. Route 628, Washington; simple assault, Route 628, Washington; simple assault, Route 637, Amiss ville; burglary/no forced entry residence. Route 729, Washington; larceny/from building. Town of Washington; cruelty to animals, Town of Washington; traffic accident. Route 626, Castleton; dog nuisance, Route 622, Washington; info, gen.. Route 610, Chester Gap; assist Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Route 626, Huntly; suspicious incident, Route 612, Sperry ville; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen., U.S. 522, Huntly; business, U.S. 211, Washington. May 9: suspicious incident, Route 654, Scrabble; lost/missing dog. Route 646, Viewtown; animal emergency, U.S. 522, Boston; stray dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stranded motorist, Route 231, Sperryville; civil problem, Route 621, Woodville; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; reckless driving, Route 231, Sperryville; simple assault, Route 642, Amissville; suspicious incident, U.S. 522, Huntly; public service, Town of Washington; info, gen., Route 610, Chester Gap; info, gen., U.S. 522, Huntly; suspicious incident, U.S. 522, Woodville. Rappahannock County High School Honor Roll 1996-1997 - Fifth Advisory Brought to you courtesy of Rappahannock National Bank ALL A riUINUK HULL SENIORS Marie Andreoni Melissa Dawn Dodson Anna Metcalfe JUNIORS None SOPHOMORES Crystal Mills FRESHMEN Amanda Clark Rebecca Metcalfe Mary Elaine Morgan Ryland Pace Frank Paratore EIGHTH GRADERS Christopher Payne Amanda Sims A-B HONOR ROLL SENIORS Walter J. 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Local CPA Office Open for Business in Washington “ By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News SUIT Writer Washington, Va. and Rappahannock County now have a local CPA office. MacRae Associates, P.C., certified public accountants and consultants, opened in February, but have been settling in to their Washington office located behind the Rappahannock Medical Center, in the same building. Ellen Berg is the office manager and John “Sandy” MacRae the principal. Mr. MacRae began the business in 1990 at the Fairfax office. He was bom and raised in Springfield. He had looked into the area here because he felt it needed the service and because of his unique approach to the business. Their motto is “We will come to you.” That’s just what he means. MacRae Associates, after making an appointment, brings their professional know how right to your door. This gives the consumer a real advantage, making it easy to work around V r busy work schedules. It also allows Ellen to get her work done in the office without constant interruption, which can be a problem when you’re handling someone’s financial records. Sandy says the biggest reason he decided to put an office here is Ellen and her knowledge of the area. “Ellen, who has done sub-consulting for me, has added a new dimension and practical experience to the company that it didn’t have,” Sandy said. Sandy was the CFO of his own small business and he said, “I know what it’s like to not have money to meet payrolls. I also know how to work on collections, how to conduct day to day business not just reporting of income to government agencies, how to handle employee problems, and the internal workings of small business and how to streamline operations.” The latter he said is something Ellen is very good at. “We take the information produced and do something with it,” he said. ‘That’s the biggest distinction between us and other CPAs.” Sandy said his and Ellen’s knowledge of small business and what its needs are, gained from personal experience and applied now to helping others, has made them extremely knowledgeable in the areas of tax planning, financial and business planning, how to get from where you are to where you want to be and how to make the right choices along the way. “We worked in the trenches, so to speak,” he said. “We understand what it’s like.” “The choices you make move you toward your ultimate goal. When there are two or more owners in a business the dynamics of running a business and satisfying everyone’s goals can be difficult. You have to do it early on. You have to mesh goals together and make choices, flans need to be in place. This gives you milestones to work toward Mailbox Improvement Week Mailbox Improvement Week will arrive just in time for spring cleaning. The U.S. Postal Service is asking all Rappahannock County rural route customers to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 19-24, says Sperryville Postmaster Susan Rowan. “Repairing rural mailboxes improves the appearance of our community and makes delivering and receiving mail safer for our carriers and customers,” Rowan says. The Postal Service make this annual request because of the wear and tear that occurs to mailboxes every year. Some of the typical activities that may need to be taken include: Postal Pointers from Rappahannock Postmasters • Replacing loose hinges on mailbox door. • Repainting mailbox that may have rusted or started peeling. • Remounting a mailbox post if loosened. • Replacing or adding house numbers. If a homeowners plans to install a new mailbox or replace a worn one, he or she must use only USPSapproved traditional or contemporary mailboxes, said Rowan. Customers may use a custombuilt mailbox, but they must consult their local Post Office to ensure that it conforms to guidelines applying to Hag, size, strength, and quality of construction. For more information on the use of names or numbers on mailboxes, or answers to any other questions, call of stop by your local Rappahannock Post Office. Plant a Row for the Hungry / By JEAN KANE Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Plant a Row for the Hungry is a program whose underlying concept is very’ simple — share your garden with someone in need who otherwise might not have fresh produce at all. The program was originated by the Garden Writer’s Association of America only two years ago, and in some areas has resulted in delivering literally tons of fresh produce to those in need. It is something that most gardeners do instinctively, as we share excess produce informally across the back fence with neighbors. Master Gardeners and others in the four-county area of Madisdn, Culpeper, Orange, and Rappahannock counties recently in Culpeper to discuss approaches to this program that would build on this informal sharing to meet nutritional needs in our community. It was decided that initially, The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Service Board’s nutrition pro I BREEDEN’S PLANT ■■ HOUSE 1 Perennials • Hanging Baskets • House Plants • Herbs * Geraniums • Miniature Roses NEWSHIPMENTOF : ROSES HAS ARRIVED!!! i Directions: From Sperryville, take Rt. ! 231 south 12 miles, turn left on 642, go 1.5 miles. 1540-923*4381 FINAL TOUCH PAINTING V PECGPAT1NG ML WORK GUARANTEED! • EREE ESTIMATES • PAID PRICING CALL JOHNNY emccs540<9erz-3i36 (UfL: tf8&9%0668 grams for the elderly would be the prime recipient of donations, and that the food closet run by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Culpeper would also be a recipient of donations. Depending on the success of the effort, Department of Social Services clients now making the transition from welfare to work will also receive some of the produce. All gardeners in the area re encouraged to plant a bit more than necessary to meet their own needs, and to share the excess through this program. Participation through 4-H groups, scout troops, and other civic associations, is also encouraged. Master Gardeners and RRCSB volunteers will provide coordination and publicity for the local Plant a Row program. Contact Jean Kane through the Madison Extension Office at 9486881 when it is again staffed by Master Gardener volunteers for further information. In the meantime, as you begin to plant your garden this spring, please include an extra row or two for sharing. Call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 with your suggestions for stories or photos. The Southerlands A Continuing Care Retirement Community is pleased to announce our Spring Open Mouse to be held on Saturday, May 17,1997 ten a.m. until four [>.m. Refreshments, Art Show, | Carnations to the first 100 ladies, Toursl^ at ^ 600 Mount View Street * Front Royal, VA 22630 \ (540) 636-2800 ' (800) 286-6005 THE RAPPAHANNOCK ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION and RURTTAN CLUB Are sponsoring a joint Auction 8 BBQ this Saturday May 17. during the baseball tournament. Live auction conducted by Bill Payne & Family starting at 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Silent auction follows at 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Ruritans will be serving burgers, hot dogs and their famous BBQ sandwiches all day. Join your friends and neighbors for a thrilling baseball tournament and pick up that treasure you've been looking for. £i vrwrr wvmi vy around support the RAA & Ruritans. Proceeds used to complete the Ruritan Community Building and maintenance of Stuart Field ball diamonds. Thank you Bill Payne for your community support. along the journey to your goal.” “This is especially important now (today) when people want to retire early,” Ellen said. Sandy said most of their clients are small business and home based businesses, but they also have clients which are larger companies and some international companies. “We can look at taking a home based business and helping it grow to a larger business because we’ve han died both sides,” said Sandy. He said there is also the employee issue that owners have to take into consideration and which can be difficult. “Owners have one set of goals and workers have another,” he said. “We look at how to get everyone working together smoothly as a team so that all benefit. Ellen is particularly skilled at this.” The office may be reached at 6752043 for appointments. “We’re not just a tax service that— rolls into town and then we’re gone,” Sandy said. “We opened during tax season to provide a boost to the busi- , ness while opening, but we’re working , hard to expand our services in the area. Ellen is also a licensed real estate ; agent and does^property management services.” “We looked at the whole county, , and saw a service we felt was not provided here.” The Bluest of the Bluebirds In full sunlight, the five and half inch Indigo Bunting is a startling and beautiful sight. How often people knowing of my interest in birds, telephone or stop me to say, “I saw a beautiful bird, blue all over, in the road today (or on an electric wire).” This happens every summer. Many are quick to point out that it was not a Bluebird they had seen. “I know a bluebird,” they say. “A Bluebird is not blue all over like this bird.” What is it about the color blue that causes such a strong positive reaction? It is rare in birds. The Bluebird, the Eastern Bluebird, to be correct omithologically and politically, is now well known to most watchers. Backyard next boxes have made them familiar. There are Blue Jays, of course. Several shades of blue plus gray, white and even lilac are present in this bold bird’s plumage. That’s about it for common birds, those we see every day if we are looking. The tiny Black-throated Blue Warbler is a deep shade of blue set off by a black throat and clear white breast. This bird is rare and seen only in migration except on the high mountains of Virginia where it nests in laurel thickets. Another warbler, the four and half inch Parula Warbler, has a blue head and back, and a dark rusty band across its yellow breast. This bird is also somewhat rare and so tiny and active that it’s difficult to see even when present during migration. That’s about it for birds with blue feathers except for the Blue Grosbeak, which is rare and distinctly southern in distribution. In A Field Guide To The Bij^s, Peterson describes this bird as a “...deep dull blue.” I detect purple in this grosbeak that is the size of a All Things Wild And Wonderful By John Trott The Virginia Naturalist Cardinal. In some books it is described as a ‘blue cardinal’ without a crest. The Blue Grosbeak has two brown-totan wing bars. Blue Grosbeaks are present in many parts of the Virginia Piedmont; I would like to know if readers have seen them. It’s a bird I have long wished to photograph. Females in both the bunting and the grosbeak are brown, nondescript ladies; hard to see and difficult to describe. Much of the rural Virginia Piedmont is ideal habitat for Indigo Buntings. They prefer brushy, cut-over areas with hedgerows bordered by fields. Males sing from a high, exposed perch while the dull females build nests in low shrubs within a foot or two of the ground. There they lay and incubate eggs so white one can see the orange yolk inside. The female certainly carries the major part of the reproductive duties of the Indigo Bunting. How often have I sat in a blind (or ‘hide’, as the ' English say), with my camera and. telephoto lens focused oh a nest with young, waiting to photograph the male feeding his scrawny offspring? Never have I seen a male visit the nest; it has always been the female. She is kept busy capturing insects to poke into open mouths at the nest. Nearby the male sings and keeps a lookout /or predators and other blue buntings that want to intrude on his territory. •. .. Once I banded three young in an Indigo Bunting nest in West Virginia. They were within a day of leaving the nest. I wondered if I would ever see or hear them again. Sure enough, a mist net strung up in the same area the following June caught a banded female, A check through the records told me. she had been banded in the nest a year >efore. This bird had been to Mexico ind returned to the exact spot where >he had been hatched. This banded ady had captured the attention of a splendid blue male. The male sings right through the teat of July. Indeed, the Indigo Bunting is one of the few birds that does not :ake shelter in the shade at high noon, rhe song is distinctive, rollicking and., syncopated, with notes in pairs. Once learned, the Indigo Bunting’s music is not forgotten. In recent years I have had a number of reports, including one from anexcited Lee Trott, of Indigo Buntings visiting bird feeders, particularly during migration. Consider yourself lucky if an intensely all-blue bird turns up at your feeder, and even luckier if one is nesting nearby and the affirmative song is heard throughout the summer. OurJobIsTDHelpYou turn them Into Molehills. One of the sad realities of modern day life is that problems can simply become too big to handle without professional help. If that time comes, remember Pinebrooke-UVa Psychiatric Center. A partnership of Culpeper Memorial Hospital and the University of Virginia, Pinebrooke-UVa provides caring, effective treatment on a shortterm basis for a full spectrum of psychiatric disorders from depression and anxiety to more complex disorders. Every effort is made to return our patients to a healthy, normal life as quickly as possible. As a result, therapy is, for the most part, shortterm and intensive. But the most important Pinebrocke-UVa advantage is the personal attention and interest we show to each and every patient.With only 18 beds, staff and patients here almost become family. For more information, call or visit Pinebrooke-UVa. Because life's problems shouldn't be insurmountable. Pinebrooke-UVa Psychiatric Center at Culpeper Memorial Hospital Culpeper, Virginia (540) 8294132 (800) 848-3899

-Eappatjannocfe JletooEstablished 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 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax:(540)675-3088 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1997 .' - ■■ ■ Zoning Changes Planned The Rappahannock County Planning Commission will hold a ’ public hearing on the Conservation Zoning District Land •Development regulations on May 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the courthouse. We urge citizens to attend this meeting to better inform themselves about these proposed changes. The Board of Supervisors will consider the amendments proposed to them by the Planning Commission in the near future. These amendments are changes to the Erosion and Sediment Control Chapter of the Rappahannock County Code and would create further regulations and restrictions on residential construction in Conservation Zoning Districts, including provisions which would require setbacks from highest elevations, preparation of Erosion and Sediment Control plans and road and driveway construction standards. Citizens may obtain a copy of these proposed amendments from the County Administration Office in Washington, Va. This has been and continues to be an issue of much debate in the county. Many have indicated they believe these amendments are a step in the right direction but even more needs to be done. If this issue affects you, will affect you in the future or is of importance to you, you should not miss this meeting. Celebrate EMS Week Rappahannock County is blessed with an abundance of volunteers who pitch in whenever the need arises. Many of these volunteers work in emergency medical services with the fire and rescue companies throughout the county. Please remember these dedicated and hard-working individuals this week especially, which is EMS week. Make a point to go down to your locaffire and rescue company — introduce yourself, make new friends, and thank those wonderful people who not only put their lives on the line to save others but leave the comfort of their homes to respond to emergencies. They do it because they love their community. They are your neighbors, your friends, and may someday save ; your life. Be sure to show them your appreciation by telling them thanks, by volunteering some of your own time, or by making a donation. Editorial :The Time Machine ft I From the Rappahannock News back when ; 30 Years Ago . * Thursday, May 11, 1967 Rappahannock’s share of the state sales tax of 2 percent which went into effect last ; September has produced $30,935 for a ; six month period. County finances comprised a large 1 part of the business of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors at the May meeting held Friday. Stuart W. Wells, Jr. of Wayzata, Minn., merchandising wizard for the Dayton Co., has been named president of the department store operations. • .An increase in international surface and airmail rates went into effect Monday, May 1, the Postmasters of Rappahannock County announced today. 25 Years Ago Thursday, May 11,1972 The Senior Class of Rappahannock County High School will present a play Wednesday and Thursday, May 17 and 18, in the high school auditorium. Cadet Douglas K. Baumgardner of Annandale and Washington, Va., a sec ond classman (junior) at the Virginia Military Institute, has been inducted into membership in Omicron Delta Epsilon economics honor society. The Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries has completed the release of more than 1,000 hybrid pheasants around the state, reports Game Farm Manager, Dennis Hart. Rappahannock and Fauquier Polo Players have combined for the upcoming summer Polo season. 10 Years Ago Thursday, May 14, 1987 About 80 Amissville residents attended a meeting at the Amissville Fire Hall last Thursday night to formulate a plan in opposition to the county’s proposal to locate its new landfill on a 100-acre tract off Rt. 639 east of the village. In a surprise announcement made at last Thursday’s citizens’ meeting Jackson District Supervisor All Henry said that he will not be a candidate for election this fall. Plans are well under way for the Sperryville Spring Festival, to be held memorial Day weekend. May 23 and 24. — House Bill Should Pass To the Editor: On February 27, 1997, Congressman Don Young (Alaska) introduced in Congress, H.R. 901, The American land Sovereignty Act. This legislation would require congressional oversight of international land designations within the borders of the United States. What, you ask? International land designations within the borders of the U.S.? Preposterous! Under United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) biosphere reserve programs and world heritage sites, international land reserves ave been created within the uuiuci3 ui uie (jiiucu ouucs wiui minimal, if any, congressional input or oversite, or public input. Congressman Young assesses that these designations “give the international community an open invitation to interfere in domestic land use decisions.” He states further that, more seriously, the underlying international land use agreements potentially have several adverse effects on the American system of government. Policy making authority is further centralized at the federal level in the executive (presidential) branch. This legislation was first introduced in the 104th Congress as H.R. 3752. Sadly and surprisingly, in a rollcall, it failed to achieve the two-thirds (246-178) required to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Congressman Young expressed amazement “that a single member of Congress would oppose legislation requiring congressional oversight of international land designations with in the borders of the United States.” H.R. 901, as it appears before the 105th Congress, in addition to prohibiting the President from designating federal lands under U.N. programs without congressional oversight, would also repeal any previous designation made by the executive branch, require federal officials participating in U.N. meetings to object to any proposed listing of U.S. territory under such designations, and restate Congress’ exclusive power under the Constitution to make rules and regulations regarding federal lands. Additionally, there is specific insurance that “no U.S. citizen suffers any diminishment or loss of individual rights as a result of Federal actions” in the matters. Passage of H.R. 901 and companion legislation in the Senate is necessary and critical to ensure that the American people, through their elected representatives in Congress, command America’s resources and destiny, rather than the whim of the current administration and/or sovereignty robbing programs of the United Nations. JEAN M. JACOBSON Piedmont Committee Co-Chairman Support Appreciated To the Editor: The Blueridge Brain Injury Support Group is very grateful to the Fodderstack 10K Classic committee for allowing us to participate in this years special day. With the cooperation of the county and the committee, our bake sale was a success. Our special thanks to all the people who supported our sale. Your generous donations are sending a braininjured member to Camp McCoy at the Triple-R Ranch in Chesapeake, Virginia. PAT SALMON Founder/Coordinator Blueridge Brain Injury Support Group Hospice Says Thanks To All To the Editor: On behalf of Hospice of the Rapidan, I would like to thank the program committee of The Rappahannock County Library for allowing us to use their April 11 forum to educate the community about hospice care. Thanks especially to Jane Livingston of Flint Hill who presented a slide show from her exhibit, Hospice: A Photographic Inquiry; and to Sid Gottlieb, who shared his experiences as a hospice volunteer. We are also grateful to Diana Bird, Betty Smith, and Billy Young for assisting us with technical support, and the Rappahannock News for publicizing the program. Hospice of the Rapidan makes skilled, comprehensive medical care and volunteer support available to terminally ill patients and families with out cost. To learn more about these services, we encourage your readers to call us at 825-4840. PAGE ANNE SMITH Director of Community Outreach Race a Truly Great Event To the Editor: On April 26 I completed my second Fodderstack 10-K run, and wanted to take this opportunity to thank all the people who helped make the race a truly pleasurable event. The involvement of the entire community, particularly that of the many young people, make this yearly athletic meet something special. Whether the participants are running, walking a dog, or toting a baby, everyone who crosses the finish line is cheered on to whatever personal victory that person is experiencing. It is exhilarating and heartwarming. I was accompanied on the run this year by out-of-town friends who are avid, serious runners, and who have completed some 6 or 8 marathons between them. All agreed this was one of the nicest race .days they had experienced. All of you from the start to finish line who worked so hard, as well as the cheering spectators, have our warmest thanks — you made us all feel like winners. KERRI WAGNER Washington Citizens Are Paying Enough he Editor: I am disgusted with our Board of Supervisors for passing this massive school budget increase. I am also disgusted with this newspaper for keeping this budget, real estate, and property tax increase almost hidden from public view until it was too late. In passing this school budget increase, the Board of Supervisors is claiming that the citizens are not paying enough taxes. This is outrageous and lacks compassion for working people who can barely make it now. If this statement is not accurate, and the Supervisors feel the tax rate is already too high, but passed this increase anyway, they must have caved in to the pleas from the school administration and collectivist-minded individuals who have no respect for the citizens' welfare — only their personal agendas which they want everyone else to pay for. Hence, unable to hold firm, our Board of Supervisors folded, showing no backbone or leadership necessary for their positions. They all should be removed from their positions or, at least for their own good, get medical attention and counseling to verify their gender. As for this newspaper, the only coverage I could find regarding this huge tax increase was a back page article on March 19, the week the school board adopted the new budget. Yet plenty of coverage was given to artists, musicians, and theaters. Is this really representing a county which is populated by mostly hard working tradesmen, farmers, and other “blue-collar folk?” I don’t think so. I guess a crippling tax increase that hurts working families doesn’t warrant front page coverage in this “community” newspaper, while a watercolor by Lois Manookian (April 23) does. Come on, get real! Finally, on May 7, this newspaper, in bold print, claimed the school budget is being cut. WHAT?! A $511,000 increase over last year’s budget — the largest single increase ever, according to County Administrator John McCarthy — is seen as a cut?! Very interesting math! I think this paper, along with the Board of Supervisors needs a serious reality check! JOE REINBOLDT Viewtown Editor’s Note: The Rappahannock News, as Mr. Reinbolt stated, covered the school board meeting of March and reported on increases in the coming budget. We also ran a top of the front page article on the school budget hearing, about the possible raise in real estate taxes, under the headline ‘Residents Anxious Over Possible Tax Hike’ on April 30, the week prior to the Board of Supervisors meeting. This article quoted Mr. Reinbolt and many others. We were severly criticized for the negative tone of the article. In addition this newspaper, as early as Jan. 1 of this year, warned of increased real estate taxes should the school budget be passed. Since that time the school budget was reported on as were the activities of the Board of Supervisors, and many letters to the editor have been printed discussing this issue as well. Finally, if Mr. Reinbolt was at the Board’s May 5 meeting he did not speak out. In fact, out of the eight inattendance, three of whom represented the school system, only one spoke against the proposed school budget. Our point in the headline was that even though they did cut the budget, it was too little to make a real difference, as indicated by the second half of that headline ‘Taxes Will Still Go Up’. We remind Mr. Reinbolt, the Public Hearing on the bounty Budget is June 2 and, as we have previously stated, more can be done to lower taxes if residents demand it s LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Rappahannock News welcomes letters to the editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of public issues WRITE: Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 FAX: (540) 675-3088 To be considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters are subject to editing. Personal attacks will not be published. Due to volume, letters cannot be acknowledged. All are apppreciated and will be read with interest toward the Newspaper’s Editorial values. Letters must be received by noon on Monday to be considered for publication. Our Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan White triumphator tulips blooming this week in a Washington garden. There's* cocwry MEETING ON THE SCHOOL BUDGET ThIS EVENING. I THINK WE SHOULD ATTEND. HEY/ THE Bl ARE PLAYING TONIGHT/ LATER WELL, I SEE TAXES ARE being Raised to finance THE NEW BUDGET/ SEEMS TO ME THE citizens SHOULD HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THAT t

SPORTS Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Cindy Mahan Jeff Atkins placed second in the long jump at the district meet held at Manassas Park last week. Track Athletes Advance to Regionals By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock N*wi Stall Writer Sixteen RCHS track team members will be competing in the regional meet at the University of Virginia this Friday. The athletes all placed sixth or better in the district meet held at Manassas Park last Wednesday in order to qualify for regionals. Other teams competing in the meet were Brentsvi lie, Manassas Park and George Mason. Though the weather was windy, the conditions were otherwise excellent for a track meet. Other honors were bestowed on some of the athletes besides advancing to the regionals. Dawn Havstad was named the district champion for discus and Adam Starks was named the district champion for 300 meter hurdles. Both placed first in their respective events. Dawn threw the discus 85’2”, which easily beat the second place 'mum wa*m Emily Sims, who finished sixth, and Beth Yowell, who finished fourth, both qualified to run the 3200m run at the regional meet which will be held this Friday. Baseball Camp Planned The second annual Donn Hackney’s Rookie Baseball Camp will be held this year at Rappahannock County High School from June 16June 20.. This program was a huge success last year and hopes to be even better this year. A half day program for children ages 5-8 who are young to the baseball world and need instruction in the development of basic skills, A low student/coach ratio will allow for individualized attention. Daily awards, games, fun and a T-shirt make for an exciting week of America’s greatest game. The camp will run for one week from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $65. Registration deadline is June 9. Early registration is encouraged as the camp enrollment is limited and filled up quickly last year. In addition, due to extreme interest, a second camp has been added this year — the first annual Donn Hackley’s Youth Baseball Instructional Camp. This week-long camp is designed to target children between the ages of 9-12 who already have skill and experience in the basic fundamentals of the game, but want to improve their play. The camp will run from June 23June 27 at Rappahannock County High School. During this fun week of baseball, students will go through classes on hitting, bunting, pitching and catching, infield and outfield training and many specialized drills. Special technique sessions will be featured including: run-downs, sliding, base-running, cut-offs and relays. . Instructors will focus on skill development and enhancement, teaching the intricacies of this great game. If you love the game of baseball, you’ll love this camp. Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily and will include a Tshirt. Registration deadline is June 16. 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Adam ran the 300m hurdles in 42.28, edging out the second place runner from Manassas Park by nearly a second. Those team members who have earned the All-District recognition, listed with their place at the district meet, are: Jeff Atkins — 2nd, long jump (17’11 1/2”), and 3rd, triple jump (36’1 1/2”); Adam Starks — 2nd, triple jump (37’6 3/4”); Dawn Havstad — 2nd shotput (30’11”); and Kyla Andreoni — 3rd, 100m high hurdles (20.42). Also advancing to the regionals Alice Gentry competes in the 100m dash. are: Alice Gentry — 4th, long jump (12’ 9 1/2”); Stephanie Kestner — 6th, discus (58’ 3 1/2”); Beth Yowell — 4th, 3200m run (13:35.31); Emily Sims — 6th, 3200m run (14:14.60); Jason Danner — 5th, discus (103’); Jason Baldwin — 6th, long jump (16’11”); Adam Starks — 4th, high jump (5’2”); Chris Dennis — 6th, 1600m run (5:14.53); Tommy Baldwin — 5th, 400m run (57.45); Jeff Atkins — 6th, 200m dash (25.22); Mark Williams — 5th, 3200m run (11:19.25). 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Bible Club Walking in Relay for Life By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County High School Bible Club is one of many local groups who is raising funds for the American Cancer Society’s upcoming Relay for Life. This is the second year of participation in this annual event for the Bible Club. They raised $500 last year for the Relay for Life and this year their goal is $1000. “I think Amy Joback got us started and introduced it (the Relay) to us last year, “ said Anna Metcalfe, club president. Amy's bother Joey is now a club member and participant for this year's Relay. “About five or six of us were involved. We thought it was great and started earlier this year to get people involved. A lot more are participating this year than last and that’s encouraging. It’s been a real help to us to have the Bible Club during our resources period because more people can attend that are also in other things, like sports and other clubs.” “We’re a lot bigger this year,” said club member Kate May, “and that should help with donations.” “I don’t want to speak for everybody,” Anna said, “but many of us are pro-life and the title. Relay for Life, advocates the value of human life." They have just gotten into the whirl of fundraising activities, but started recruiting club members back in the first part of the year. Last weekend they participated in the Craft, Yard and Bake Sale held to benefit the Relay and also held a car wash, working with Esther Settle’s group during the event. Mrs. Settle is a driving force behind local efforts to raise funds for the ACS, chairs the local survivor support group and is herself a cancer survivor. “I think Esther’s encouragement, gracious invitation and her enthusiasm Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan La Valley The Rappahannock High School Bible Club is busy raising funds for the upcoming Relay for Life. From left, Anna Metcalfe, Emily Taylor, Courtney Mauro, Sonja Anderson, Joe Joback, Sara Thomas, Rebecca Metcalfe, Katrina Smoot, Kate May and Chad Heddleston. about our involvement last year made the kids want to do this again,” said club adviser Jon Heddleston. The club got involved initially last year because, “They are interested in promoting the value of human life at all stages,” said Mr. Heddleston. “They’ll walk for all causes. They’re very much interested in promoting the concept of the sanctity of human life. And, sadly, some of them have lost loved ones or know loved ones who are struggling with cancer.” . The club was started five years ago ' and is a student organized and student run club — the only one of its kind at RCHS. It was begun by Laura Pendleton and had about 30 members to start. Mr. Heddleston became their adviser because it’s a school rule that all clubs and organizations have an adviser. “There’s no real solid group,” Mr. Heddleston said. “The kids come when they can, sometimes more, sometimes less.” This year 100 students attended the first organizational meeting. Generally about 40 take part in the regular monthly meeting. Lately, they have been meeting one to three times a week to prepare fot; the Relay for Life. Students who are already fundraising and plan to participate in the Relay are: Anna Metcalfe, Berkeley Hobson, Katrina Smoot, Stephanie Kestner, Jessie Gheen, Michelle Woodard, Tiffany Keys, Emily Taylor, Mark Williams, Joey Joback, Marshall Gangel, Beth Yowell, Nathan Flinchum, Sandy Oliver, Sara Furr, Travis Dodson, Nik Rustic, Crystal Grigsby, Jonathan Heddleston, Chad Heddleston, Kate May, Rebecca Metcalfe, Sara Thomas, Sonja Anderson, Courtney Mauro, Rob Wilson and Josh Waddell. Larry and Donna Oliver, Jon Heddleston and Charlotte Mauro will be chaperones. The Relay for Life takes place on May 30 at Airlie. SPORTS Panthers Win in Fifth By SUSAN PAYNE Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Lady Panthers jumped out to 5-0 lead in the first inning last Tuesday against George Mason and went on to win 17-1. Margo Haynes pitched for Rappahannock on Tuesday. She threw a two-hitter while giving up only one earned run. “Margo is doing a great job on the mound for us,” said Coach Carl Payne. Meghan Fairbrother led off the first inning with a single and scored on a RBI by Haynes. Keirsten Kerr and Angela Atkins also singled in the first for Rappahannock. The Lady Panthers scored three more runs in the second off of hits by Kerr, Emily Taylor, and A. Atkins. Leading 8-1 Rappahannock exploded for six more runs in the bot Monarchs Defeat Winchester By SHARON PEDNLETON Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock Monarchs defeated Winchester 17 to 10, on Sunday, Stoney Frye started on the mound for Rappahannock. Frye went two innings, gave up four hits, three runs and struck out three. Rappahannock jumped out ahead in the third inning, Cecil Turner started the inning with a single and advanced to third base by steals. 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If we play up to our potential we are going to be extremely hard to beat,” said Payne. gled and drove Turner to score. Fetus Clanagan doubled and Brown scored. Fetus Clanagan, Luther Alexander scored on a single from Gary Settle. Brian Hackley doubled and drove in Stoney Frye and Gary Settle, to up the score 7-3. Winchester’s Kenny Smith walked Brown and Clanagan, only to find Alexander at the plate to hit a three run homer, at the bottom of the fourth. Ronnie Maley, a relief pitcher gave up six hits, six runs and did not walk a batter. Moses Jones, also relief pitcher gave up three hits and walked two. Score is now 14-9 bottom of fifth inning. Luther Alexander came to the mound in the eighth inning to close the game. He gave up one hit, no runs and struck out three. Offensively, Rappahannock was led by Luther Alexander, 3 run-homer, 3 singles, 5 RBIs; Jason Brown, 4 singles, 1 RBI; Fetus Clanagan, 1 double, 1 single, 2 RBIs; Gary Settle, 3 singles, 3 RBIs; Brian Hackley, 1 double, 1 single, 2 RBIs and Lynn Hackley, 1 triple, 1 RBI. Sunday, May 18 Rappahannock will play Edinburg at Shenandoah County Park in Mauertown at 2 p.m. Soccer League Playing Well By MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On April 26th the U-14 team valiantly played against Fauquier 3 but lost 0-8 possibly because many of the Rappahannock players were absent from the game. On May 5th, the team lost 1-6, although scoring an exciting goal in the last 60 seconds. Coach Lorinda Bosch confirmed that all the players, especially those who are just beginning to play soccer, are performing very well against more experienced teams. The U-12 team played Fauquier 4 on May 3 with a tie of 1-1. During the second half of a high-energy game, the team used exceptionally good passing skills according to Referee Colin Bosch. The May 10th game was a tie with a score of 3-3. The whole team played extremely well in the wind and cold. Harris Evans and Max Parrish were the scorers and had assistance from Ton Starks and Robin Pamick. The U-10 teams played the Culpeper Boomers Saturday, May 3rd under the huge lights at Comet Stadium in Culpeper and unfortunately lost 0-5. However, Coach Linda Torrence remarked that the combined U-10 teams put on a good show and were having fun against an experienced and aggressive team. The team won 4-2 against Culpeper on May 10th when the team, “came together beautifully,’^ according to Linda Torrence. Scorers of the game were Dustin and Umberto. She encourages all the parents to come out and support the team. On April 27 the U-8 teams played in a scrimmage against each other and ended it a tie. On May 3rd Rob Parrish’s U-8 team won 3-2 and on May 10th they won 1-0. Tom Pendleton described both teams as strong competitors. For the last two weeks, the U-6 teams have competed against each other. Coach Mark Pace reported that they are working on left-footed skills. The scores are going up for Rappahannock and the coaches complimented the children on good sportsmanship. RECYCLE

Photo Courtesy of Virginia Renaissance Faire A knight bodly charges at his opponent on the jousting field during the Virginia Renaissance Faire which runs through June 8 and is located just outside of Fredericksburg. Zoning Subdivision Seminar Being Planned The Greater Piedmont Area Association of Realtors will hold a zoning and subdivision informational seminar on Wednesday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fauquier Springs Country Club. A panel of county officials will brief members and others on the infrastructure and environmental concerns for land development in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. Speakers include: A1 Goldsmith, director of the Fauquier County Department of Community Development, and John McCarthy, Rappahannock County Administrator. Virginia Department of Transportation and Department of Health representatives also will serve on the panel, along with a county soil scientist and engineer. The purpose of the seminar is to educate GPAAR members and the public on concerns unique to Fauquier and Rappahannock counties on regulations surrounding land use and subdivisions; zoning ordinances and pro posed rezoning; and street and roadway requirements and enhancements. The seminar is open to the public and will encompass information on important new regulations affecting new construction and land development. Topics cover requirements for new subdivisions and site plans; soil analysis, sedimentation and erosion control; highway requirements; septic tanks and drainfields; private wells and floodplains; and constructed wetlands technology. A tour of the constructed wetlands site at Number 18 Schoolhouse outside of Marshall is offered at the conclusion of the seminar. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers and includes lunch and all coffee breaks. Preregistration required. For a registration form, or more information, contact the Greater Piedmont Area Association of Realtors, 47 Garrett Street, Warrenton, phone 347-4866. Book Fair This Week Rappahannock County Elementary School will host the Scholastic Book Fair‘(Books on Tour) through May 19. The Fair will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each weekday. This reading event will offer students, parents and teachers the opportunity to see the latest works by popular authors and illustrators of books from young readers. Books featured in a Scholastic Book Fair are carefully selected and Farm Credit Holds Meeting Approximately 300 members and guests attended the 1997 Farm Credit Association annual meeting held on April 10 at the Remington Lions Club. Highlights of the evening was the announcement of a patronage divided to current member/borrowers in the amount of $2,700,000 (the equivalent of two months interest). Distribution will be in the form of cash and allocated surplus. In addition, Board and Management reports for 1996 were presented and elections held to fill four positions on the Board of Directors. Paul House of Nokesville, Bobby Goodwin of Spotsylvania/Orange, Greg Smith of Culpeper and Charles Thornton of Madison were elected to three-year terms on the Board. At a subsequent meeting of the Board on April 24, Allan Thorbum of Fredericksburg was re-elected board chairman and Robert Goodwin of Orange was re-elected as vice-chairman. Jesse Surles of Warrenton was also re-elected chairman of the audit committee. Warrenton Farm Credit, ACA, with assets of $200 million is a member-owned and member governed financial cooperative specializing in loans for ‘Country Living’ in eleven counties in Virginia to more than 2,000 customers. chosen to excite and motivate students to become lifelong readers. Special attention is given to find books that will appeal to the emergent, the experienced and the reluctant reader. Along with winners of prestigious state and national awards, the Scholastic Book Fair will present hundreds of titles from over 100 publishers. Included will be how-to books, biographies, timeless classics, and a wonderful variety of the newest titles in children’s literature. Proceeds from the fair will help the Rappahannock Elementary School Library generate important funds for Library projects. For more information, please contact Aney Massie at 987-8259 during school hours. Nearby Faire Makes for Family Fun By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer Looking for something for the whole family to do together? Something that’s fun for all members, ages, and is educational as well as entertaining? Take a day trip to nearby Fredericksburg and visit the Virginia Renaissance Faire. Located in Stafford County just five miles east of Fredericksburg off Route 3, Kings Highway, the Faire is one of five like it in the United States and the only one close to us here in Rappahannock. It’s a trip to another world, a place of magic, knights, lords and ladies, courtiers, minstrels, heroes, villains, beggars, peasant folk, mystical beings, a few fairies and many other wonderful characters. The inhabitants of this land of the past are consummate actors and stay in role while improvising and expanding their dialogue to include the visitors to their kingdom. gfm- W' *>-; JSHI^ r ff Review TVS'-4<fv| There is such a variety of delights for all ages that it would be a good idea to get some information from the Faire’s office before setting out on your journey. The kids will adore the Kids Kingdom, Sherwood Forest, Stubtoe Lane and Rogues Alley. In Sherwood Forest they may encounter the Green Man and Divine, two amazing tree creatures who enchant all and keep children spellbound. (We spent an hour following Divine as she wandered around.) The rides for children are constructed in the manner they would have been in times past and work on manpower — literally. This also seemed to astound the children. They couldn’t believe the rides worked so well, were so much fun and were made to work by hand. There are exhibits of weapons, period costumes, crafts people, and all manner of things from the era. Demonstrations of spinning, weaving, forging weapons, massage, and readings. The events are exceptional, especially the joust, which absolutely everyone loved and cheered. In fact, there was a lot of cheering at many of the events. Some events are geared toward children, like the magic show, and some are for adults (and include a mention of parental guidance suggested) such as the Mud Pit. The costumes are marvelous and many people who attend dress in similar attire, so it is sometimes difficult to tell who is who. Everyone gets into the spirit of the place. And, then there are the shops. For a bom shopper like myself, they were a true delight and my favorite part of the Faire, next to the tree people. The shops sell all manner of hand made crafts, jewelry, clothes (period of course), glass, pewter, hand-thrown pottery, custom footwear, leather clothing. Armour and weaponry, wood works (including toys), wax hands and candles, sculptures, porcelain dolls, masks, juggling balls and sticks, and hats, hats and more hats. My son picked out a pair of horns, hand crafted of pottery clay and fired, attached to a string which lies around the head, under the hair, and look like centaur type horns. He has not let a day go by since that he doesn’t wear them. There are nearly 100 artisans and merchants at the Faire. To top it off, the food is great too! So take a little trip. Call (800) 52FAIRE for information and ticket prices. But hurry, the Faire is only open until June 8 and only on weekends. (That includes Memorial Day weekend.) It’s open from 10 a.m, to 7 p.m. each day, rain or shine. Close to Home Exhibit One of the Best By DIANA BIRD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Lois Manookian’s “Close to Home” exhibition of 20 water-color and chalk pictures at the Middle Street Gallery for the month of May is one of the most colorful and cheerful groups that has been shown there. The attractiveness of Lois’ work is reflected in its scales — 13 out of the lot by the week-end of the opening. Of the seven still available, many are of first quality- tyThe bulk of the pictures are poetically lyrical paintings of county landscapes in all seasons. A group of four small pictures were painted in the Caribbean and show the distinctive light and character of the islands. Another five feature wooden structures and an old horse trailer as well as a still life of water-worn stones. These focus on the texture of unpainted wood, dilapidated farm buildings and stones. With their delicate shadings of natural surfaces and meticulously drawn hard edges, they contrast especially with the landscapes. What we learn from surveying the show is that Lois’ technique is not limited, but one she can adapt to her surroundings. She has developed a remarkable ability to attack with aplomb any problem arising from what she wants to paint. Another way to express this idea of her virtuosity is that she can bring out from her subWildflower Weekend The eleventh annual Spring Wildflower Weekend will be presented in Shenandoah National Park on May 17 and 18. A wide variety of programs featuring spring wildflowers will be offered throughout the weekend. Programs and tours will be provided by National Park Rangers, as well as volunteers from local naturalist societies. A complete scheduled of activities for the weekend is available at all entrance stations and visitor centers. For more information please call the Park at 999-3500, then press 0. The activity is presented by the National Park Service and is sponsored in part by the Shenandoah National History Association and the Aramark Virginia Sky-Line Company. Walkers $14 AU Day >ht' :MS Review jects for all to see her thoughts and emotions. A small water color and chalk picture, “Sunset,” made me catch my breath with its red-orange clouds, accompanied by ones of yellow, lavender and blue. There are white farm buildings with green roofs, blond and brown fields and blue-black mountain. The composition of this picture is good and its contents interesting — an altogether moving scene. The study, “After Rain,” used on the card announcing the show, is another strong picture. One can compare it with “Old Road and Fence Line,” a large and more careful delineation of the same scene. In the larger picture, all the colors are keyed up a bit and everything is painted more distinctly than in the study. A big puddle of water in the road reflects the big trunks and tree branches behind it. The tangle of branches seem to move. The trees march purposefully from the lower right, diagonally across the picture to and beyond its center, while at the point where the trees stop, one’s eye is led from the bottom of the picture at the middle of the pool, to a hump in the road, another part of the puddle, and up a tree trunk past distant blue mountains and into a mass of pinkish-lavender tree foliage. The bases of the trees are accented by a line of orange undergrowth, creating a colorful diversion from pale green and buff field grasses. This is a spectacular picture. Creating an entirely different mood is a small water color and chalk scene entitled “Winter Fields.” This calm and chilling landscape shows a patch of dried tan com, tan sedge and snow patches on a field of dead grass. There are fences, two white silos and gray and yellow clouds with touches of blue. The lines in this picture are sinuous. There is no monotony in Lois’ images and compositions, nor in her approach to our landscape. In the five pictures focusing on the textures of wood and stone, one of her aims seems to be to paint light as if her subjects were viewed with the sun shining on them. . In writing about the exhibitions at the Middle Street Gallery, I try to understate rather than overstate my enthusiasms, especially when I’m commenting on works of art I can. imagine people less interested in art than I am might feel. In the case of Lois Manookian’s paintings, I’m finding it hard not to explode with joy because I’m sure my response to her wonderful use of color and her achievements as a technician with an especially difficult medium — water color — will be shared by all who see her show. Anyone looking at Lois’ “Close to Home” views of the country will need no further enlightenment about where we live and why. On the other hand, one can only fully appreciate the deceptively “realistic” quality of her work by comparing it to others trying to do the same thing. Rappahannock County, Virginia Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1,1997 Compared With the Budget for the Current Year This budget synopsis is prepared and published for informative and fiscal planning purposes only. The inclusion in the budget of any item or items does not constitute an obligation for commitment on the part of the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County to appropriate any funds for that item or purpose. There is no allocation or designation of any funds of the County for any purpose until there has first been an appropriation for that purpose by the Board of Supervisors. A hearing will be held by the Board of Supervisors on the budget for informative purposes at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on the 2nd day of June, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. at which time any citizen of the County shall have the right to attend and state his views. A budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1997, will be adopted by the Board of Supervisors no later than July 1, 1997 and at least seven days following the hearing at which time the Board of Supervisors shall set tax rates for tax year 1998. Fiscal Year Commencing RESOURCES GENERAL FUND From Local Sources: Gen. Prop Tax Other Local Taxes Permit Licenses Fines, Forfeitures Use Money & Prop. Service Charges Miscellaneous Recovered Costs From Other Agencies Total General 7/1196 $4,606,200 $695,775 $68,400 $30,000 $6,500 $3,650 $3,000 $113,000 $1,197,893 7/1/97 $5,416,100 $698,025 $69,400 $30,000 $67,500 $40,150 $24,500 $113,000 $1,254,462 $6,899,987 $7,718,146 LIBRARY FUND From Local Sources: Fines & Forgeitures Use Money & Prop. Miscellaneous From State Interfund Transfers Total Library LAW LIBRARY FUND From Local Sources: Fines & Forfeitures $2,000 $11,600 $1,800 $22,390 $55,665 $93,455 $50 $2,000 $13,500 $1,800 $22,038 $57,335 $96,673 $750 COMMUNICATIONS FUND From Local Sources: Other Local Taxes $5,000 SCHOOL FUND From Local Sources: Service Charges $3,500 Miscellaneous $138,900 From Other Agencies $2,206,126 Interfund Transfers $3,868,925 $60,000 $3,300 $138,900 $2,206,126 $4,374,954 SOLID WASTE ENT. FUND Revenue from Local 0 0 Transfer & VRA $250,000 $265,000 Total | $250,000 $265,000 FIRE SERVICES FUNDS275.000 $298,000 Balances. June 30 General Library Law Library Cafeteria E-911 Total Balances 1995 $1,802,300 $167,012 $800 $11,090 $123,000 $2,104,202 1996 $1,855,032 $167,012 $800 0 $53,000 $2,075,844 Fiscal Year Commencing RESOURCES mm BALANCES JULY I General Library Law Library Cafeteria E-9II Total Balances 7/1/97 $1,802,300 SI 67,012 $800 0 $123,000 $1,855,032 $167,012 $800 0 $53,000 $2,093,112 $2,075,844 REQUIREMENTS GENERAL FUND Board Of Supervisors $41,801 County Adm $114,340 County Atty. $36,618 Comm'r of the Rev. $101,653 Adm. Land Use $11.466 Treasurer $107,593 Electoral Board $ 11,816 Registrar $42,918 Circuit Court $10,750 Combined District Ct. $5,415 JAD District Ct $21,450 Magistrate $5,345 Clerk of Circuit Ct. $52,648 Comm'r of Accts. $850 Commonwealth's Atty. $70,338 Sheriff $383,503 Fite & Rescue $5,124 Forestry Service $4,685 Jail $383,186 Bldng Insp AE-9II $104,538 Animal Control $49,944 Medical Examiner $500 Emergency Services $2,500 Refuse Collections 0 County Landfill $344,907 Independent Auditor $10,000 Building Sc Grounds $67,906 Health $80,022 Mental Health $27,026 Welfare Admin $251,693 Public Assistance $208,597 Comprehensive Service $117,084 Community Colleges Parks A Recreation Planning Commission Zoning Appeals Board Public Utilities Soil A Water Conserv Extension A Coni. Ed Interfund Transfers Total General $10,567 $6,000 $22,280 $4,500 $60,000 $3,500 $54,961 $4,174,590 $7,002,6! 2 $42,001 $116,752 $27,731 $105,885 $12,000 $112,396 $13,152 $47,038 $9,550 $5,415 $46,900 $4,625 $88,304 $850 $70,338 $445,599 $5,124 $3,588 $374,600 $118,828 $56,817 $500 $650 0 $422,965 $10,000 $71,027 $80,022 $26,215 $290,789 $171,628 $144,100 $10,741 $6,000 $41,838 $4,350 $65,000 $8,960 $49,646 $4,607,289 $7,922,942 Other Funds LIBRARY FUND Libraries $93,278 $96,637 LAW LIBRARY FUND Law Library $600 $600 COMMUNICATIONS FUND Public Safely $43,000 $55,000 SCHOOL FUND Operation Debt Service Interfund Transfers $5,815,586 $320,470 $83,062 $6,319,110 $320,805 $83,062 Total School $6,219,118 $6,722,977 CAFETERIA FUND School Food Services $83,062 $83,062 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FIRE SERVICES FUND $276,000 $276,000 . GRAND TOTAL $13,924,257 Less Transfers Out $4,302,652 $15,563,907 $4,835,351 TOTAL EXPENDI. $9,621,605 $10,553,556 Notice is hereby given that the ! Board of Supervisors of ] Rappahannock County intends ' to levy the following rates for the tax year 1997*98 per $100 assessed valuation: . 1996-97 1997-98 Actual Proposed Real Estate.$0.72 .... $0.83 Real Estate (Fire Levy) $0.03 .... $0.03 Ptrs. Prop.$2.90 .... $3.10 Pcrs.Prop.(FireLevy) $0.20 .. ..$0.20 Details of the above budget may be seen at the County Administrator’s Office. By Order of: Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors John W. McCarthy, County Administrator

Environment A Priority Virginians were polled about which aspects of living here they appieoicueu most. Having access to places of natural beauty Enjoying the rural, small town way of life Appreciating historic importance of areas Having a reasonable cost of living I Being close to major • cities such as D.C. Poll Of 786 Virginian Registered Voters Source: Virginia Environmental Endowment Times Newspapers Graphic/John Bretschneider IUSE A LOTOFl electricity? You’ll soon be able to choose who supplies it And Allegheny Power has among the lowest rates in the nation* When the time comes, choose Allegheny Power. And stop blowing your money. Allegheny Power ► Survey From Page A-l respondents said the environment is an “extremely important” issue in the race for governor. Of particular concern to Virginia voters is preserving small farms and rural areas from sprawl and controlling pollution in rivers and watersheds. About half of all poll respondents said the state is not doing enough. A majority of those surveyed do think the state is making progress on controlling air pollution and preserving wilderness and natural areas. But just 38 percent thought the state legislature was doing an excellent or good job on environmental issues. Asked if they support imposing stiff fines on polluting companies even if it might give Virginia an “anti-business reputation,” 67 percent said they would favor punishing companies that violate pollution laws, while 27 percent worried about businesses leaving the state as a result. Other survey findings: • 43 percent say “having access to places of natural beauty, such as mountains or rivers” is the thing they appreciate most about life in Virginia. • 25 percent say they belong to or contribute to environmental or conservation organizations. • Asked if the state is “generally headed in the right direction these days,” 60 percent said “yes” and 18 percent said “no.” ► Cops From Page A-l assaulted her. She obtained warrants on him charging him with simple assault and damage to private property. A window and storm door were broken at the residence of Daniel Hickerson in Amissville on May 10. At press time it was not yet known what may be missing from the house. A 17-year-old Sperryville girl had a minor traffic accident on Route 626, 1.5 miles east of Route 522 in Castleton, last Thursday. According to Va. State Trooper W.A. Sumner’s accident report, she slid on the wet road, ran off the side of the road and struck an embankment. She was not injured and was not charged in the accident. From Page A-l ► PEC “There is a future for this region, where it can look very much like it does today,” said Miller. “And one of the key components is a vibrant agricultural economy. The Piedmont is an area that is poised — perhaps for the first time in two or three decades — to take off as a viable, even profitable economy.” Miller believes that demand for top-quality fruits, vegetables and chemical-free beef coming from the Washington, D.C. and Richmond metropolitan areas is great enough “to absorb nearly everything we can produce here.” ‘Traditionally, what we have done is to try to preserve agricultural lands and retain the capacity for production,” said Miller. “What we are looking into now is how we can be helpful in promoting the products from the region.” PEC staff has identified two areas where it can assist the regional agriculture business. The PEC can help create an identity for agricultural produce — for example as “Piedmont Pure Products” — and can help find a way to distribute produce in an efficient manner to the markets that now exist. A second area where economic growth could occur is through tourism. “Everyone underestimates the value of tourism, and its potential,” said Miller. “And tourism is consistent with our mission.” As an example of PEC’s efforts, he cited the recent publication of Hallowed Ground: Preserving America’s Heritage, “which has been used by the Loudoun Tourism Council as a basic text for tourists passing through,” said Miller. But for the present, PEC’s major battles still involve the issues of growth and transportation. Currently, the PEC is looking ait several major road construction proposals, including U.S. 29, Interstate 66 west of Prince William County, and Interstate 81. But the most important issue is the proposed Western Transportation Corridor, which would link Interstate 95 south of Quantico with Route 7 in Loudoun County. The PEC believes that the WTC would cause a shift in land use patterns, and increase the demand for residential development in the Piedmont. In addition, Miller believes that “The long-term costs associated with residential growth ... far outweigh the short-term benefits to the construction industry and land developers.” It is critical that state and local officials begin to look at alternatives to what is being done now, according to Miller. He cited Portland, Ore. as a city that had reversed the trend toward suburban sprawl by containing develop ► Candidates From Page A-l On some current political issues, Davis lines up on the same side as his opponents — namely, he is pro-life. The youngest candidate for attorney general is 35-year-old Jerry Kilgore, a native of Scott County who until December served as secretary of public safety in the Allen Administration. He resigned to run for office. Kilgore, in his 11-year legal career, has served as both a state and a federal prosecutor. In his three years on the governor’s cabinet, Kilgore oversaw 11 state public safety agencies, 16,000 employees and budget of $1 billion. Since February, he has promoted his “Honest Government Bill of Rights’’ to make state government “more open, fair and honest.” The most political heat in the race is being generated by the two Hampton Roads rivals. Both Mark Earley of Chesapeake and Ken Stolle of Vnginia Beach are members of the Virginia Senate, where they each have experienced major legislative success. Earley, who has developed a reputation for being an able negotiator in his decade as a senator, was the chief sponsor of the Senate’s 1995 welfare reform legislation, 1996 juvenile justice reform bill and 1997 parental notification law. He has practiced general law for 15 years with the Norfolk firm of Tavss, Fletcher, Earley & King. Stolle, a state senator for five years, has an 11 -year career as a decorated Virginia Beach police officer. He became a lawyer by reading the law, instead of attending law school, and his focus as a senator primarily has been in the area of criminal justice. He was the chief patron of a number of initiatives, including a bill to abolish parole, the “three strikes and you’re out” legislation and truth-in-sentencing legislation. The Perfect Gift ...Anytime l-H6»H5T«A “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquicentennial year in the fcappafwnnocfejhto* 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 fcappafwnnoch staff with the help and cooperation of hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the jletog 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 ment in the metro area and using existing housing stock. While the purest example of careful land conservation is found in England, Miller acknowledged that property rights would never permit such strict control here. However, he did have s^prds of praise for the Fauquier County Comprehensive Plan, which provides for a large percentage of open space. But allowing exceptions to the plan, including the Wal-Mart and strip center north of Warrenton, “Doesn’t make sense,” said Miller. “Such setbacks may be expected,” said Miller. “But our mission is to work for positive change.” ► Tex From Page A-l and began lessons at the Victoria Banjo Club. The following year he was hired to sing hillbilly on Murray Steamboat in Avoca and that, as they say, was that — he was hooked. In 1945 he formed The Hayseeds, the equivalent of the Sons of the Pioneers in the U.S. The Hayseeds broke up in 1958, but reformed over the years for special events. Their recordings have recently been made available again on Cattle Records. ' Tex, however, has never stopped performing and was recently honored with the Golden Oldies Heritage Award for 70 years in show business at the Rooty Hill RSL Club in Tamworth, Australia which benefited the Arthritis Foundation, one of rhany causes for which he works. Since 1944, he has promoted young Australian entertainers and helped many to achieve their goals of performing. He is still doing this at age 82. He has also performed with some of the best, such as Slim Dusty, perhaps the most well known Australian country music star. He travels around Australia and helps promote young performers with promise. “I’ve got a place to stay anywhere in Australia,” he said, speaking of the large extended family he has helped and encouraged over the years. He also has a pretty large extended American family, like Dick and Ginny, and that one is still growing. “It’s one of the best things that ever happened to me,” he said of his acquaintance with Ginny and Dick, “and I’ve met more and more Americans since.” He met the Pierson’s through a friend when Dick made inquiries about country recordings from Australia. Dick had a show at Big ‘K’ radio in Fauquier and now has a 20,000 album record collection of original recordings dating back to country’s roots. But, he’s not only the ambassador of good will from Australia, he’s also an amDassaaor ror country music — the pure old sound that takes one back to the roots of country music. With the resurgence of interest in country music in the last decade or two in this country, Tex is more popular than ever. The clean vocal and instrumental numbers by Tex, Slim Dusty and American groups like the Carter Family are classics. There are no electric instruments, just acoustical. Of his performances and lectures for students in Rappahannock schools on previous visits he says he’s always been amused at the questions children ask. “They always want to know why I talk funny,” he says with a chuckle, “and I tell them ‘I don’t talk funny, Americans talk funny,’ and they laugh. Then I teach them a little Australian, words like wallaby, wombat, emu, kangaroo, kukabara, billabong and didgeridoo. Those are Aboriginal words.” Some of the words are known to the children he talks to, Tex said, such as kangaroo. Some are not, like didgeridoo. He explains, “A didgeridoo is a long hom-like instrument which the Aboriginals play and it has only two notes. It sounds twangy and is made of hollowed out bark of trees which termites have eaten through. People thought the Aboriginals burned a hole through the wood and hollowed them out but that’s not the case. If you’ve seen ‘Crocodile Dundee’ then you’ve heard them.” Tex has even turned his home in Melbourne into a museum. He calls it Meridian, alter Jimmie Rodgers home town, and has collected innumerable mementos and country music paraphernalia. “I never got married because I never throw anything away. All the girlfriends I had would come here and after a while they’d say ‘We need to get rid of that ‘junk’ or we need to clean up this area’ and I’d show them the door,” he laughs. Tex is also active in the Australian American Association, founded during WWH, which helps to promote young Australian entertainers and working to maintain the friendship between countries. “We have to keep the friendship going and work toward good will.” Tex gets no compensation for his work with children or young performers. He does it because he wants to spread his love of music and life to others. He’s a self’-made man who has earned his living doing what he loves best — making music, and friends.

• Community News • Obituaries Rappahannock News CountrySide • Real Estate • Classifieds WEDNESDAY, MAY 14,1997 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Libet Pierson taught students in Caroi Johnson’s class at RCES how to mix colors during Artsfest last Wednesday. Glass Bead Making Classes Slated By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer De’Danann Glassworks at Oldway Art Center in Sperryville will be hosting classes on making glass beads on May 22,-23, 24, 25 and 26. Don McKinney, who has worked with glass for 20 years, will be teaching the lampwork method (using an oxygen propane torch) to make the glass beads. “Don is a really well-known and well-recognized lampworker,” said Patti Brennanf, proprietor of De'Danann Glassworks. She added that glass beads are really big in the jewelry market now. Glass beadmaking is an old, old skill that people have done for hundreds of years, said Ms. Brennan. She is really excited to have someone of Mr. McKinney’s caliber to teach classes in her studio. His trademark glass bead is of a fish which can be worn on a chain. He also makes marbles on a torch, said Ms. Brennan. The classes will be limited to four students each. Each class will run for one day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All materials and tools are included in the $ 150 cost for the class. A $75 deposit is required to reserve a space. The small class size will allow for everyone in the class to have their own torch to work with. The classes will be taught in a new studio at Oldway which will be used as a demonstrating and teaching facility. Ms. Brennan will be moving her operation into the building from another smaller building on the Oldway property in time for the beadmaking class. She said that glassblower Eric Kvarnes will also be moving a lot of his glassblowing equipment into the building for demonstration purposes. Seating will be installed at a later date so that visitors can watch visiting artists show how they create work. De’Danann Glassworks was formerly known as Sundance Studio. Ms. Brennan, who is also known as Patti Mullan, is now expanding her stained glass business to produce Celtic designs on glass, using different methods including sandblasting. She has been attending Celtic festivals with her artwork, and will be at the Celtic Festival at Oatlands, six miles south of Leesburg on Route 15, on June 21 and 22. For more information on the class, call Ms. Brennan at 987-8615 or fax 987-7267. ..„ . I Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan This glass fish bead was made by Don McKinney. Basic Portrait Painting Workshop to be Held Learn the basics and advanced techniques of portrait painting from master artist and experienced portrait Ned Bittinger. Ned will conduct a portrait painting workshop designed to teach the fundamentals and techniques of portrait painting on May 23-28. The format will include instruction on posing and lighting the subject, achieving a likeness thru measuring using lengths and angles, and evaluating color tones. Optimum to the success of a portrait is the ability to paint lifelike color, to this extent full analysis of color will be presented to instruct the student. Oil painters will paint wet into wet, “a la prima” style, while pastelists will learn point, broadside, blending, open stroke, and layering techniques. The workshop is open to all levels of painting from beginner through working professional. Familiarity with the medium is recommended. Ned, studied at The Corcoran School of Art; received his B.F.A. from Denison University, Ohio; and an M.F.A. from George Washington University, Washington, D C. He studied portraiture with Daniel Green and John Howard Sanden and has been a professional artist for over 22 years. He has done portraits of Secretaries of State James Baker and Lawrence Eagleburger, Shirley MacLaine and individuals in the business, educational, and private communities and he has illustrated three children’s books. This is the first time he has agreed to do this workshop. The Art League School of Alexandria, in cooperation with Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio, will Photo Courtesy of Carol Vogel Portrait by Ned Bittinger. sponsor the workshop to be held at Shimmering Meadows located in Slate Mills between Culpeper and Sperryville. Beginning May 23 at 7:30 p.m. with a pastel portrait demonstration and continuing from 9;30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for five days. An oil portrait demo will be presented on Saturday. For fee information, which includes daily lunch and beverages, or to enroll, call (703) 683-2323 or Carol Vogel at 547-4385. A supply list and directions will be sent with registration confirmation. Spaces are limited. Artists Should Submit Slides Middle Street Gallery of Washington, Va. invites artists to submit up to three slides or installation proposals in all media to ‘The Water Show” by June 13. Entry fee is $20. * Paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, foundations, videos and installation will be juried by Jerry Scott, Director of Touchstone Gallery of Washington, D.C. The show is part of a month long community-wide discussion about water quality in the Rappahannock River Watershed of Virginia which begins in Rappahannock County and goes to the Chesapeake Bay. The show will informally open on July 4, when the historic town is host to 10,000 visitors. The formal opening will be July 6 and will include readings of literature and poetry. Please scale your work to an intimate space, though there is outdoor space available for outdoor pieces. Middle Street Gallery is an Artist-Run Cooperative founded in 1982. The Gallery takes a 40 percent commission for non-members. Call 675-3440 for a prospectus or write Middle Street Gallery, P.O. Box 341, Washington, Va. 22747. L J RAAC Presents Film The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community presents the winner of nine Academy Awards, “The English Patient,” at the Theatre on Gay Street May 16 at 8 p.m. Director Anthony Minghella’s adaption of Michael Ondaatje’s Booker Prize-winning novel is an epic romance that spans seven years and two continents to weave a tale of love, betrayal and forgiveness. In the North African desert in World War II, an unidentified survivor of a plane crash (Ralph Fiennes) has been found by Bedouins. Badly burned, he has no memory of his past. Believing him to be English, the Bedouins turn him over to the Allies, and he is taken by medical convoy to Italy. His condition considered hopeless, he is left to die in an abandoned Tuscan monastery. in the care of Hana (Juliette Binoche), a French-Canadian nurse. With Hana’s help and his only possession (a book that contains some letters, maps and photographs) he begins to recover his memory. The “English” patient is actually Count Laszlo de Almasy, a Hungarian explorer who had been mapping the African desert with his companions from the Royal Geographic Society, British aristocrats Geoffrey Clifton (Colin Frith) and his brilliant wife, Katherine (Kristin Scott Thomas), with whom Almasy has had a passionate affair. Soon Almasy and Hana are joined at the monastery by Caravaggio, a mysterious Canadian thief who has been spying for the English and recognizes Almasy. Gradually the past unfolds in a criss-cross of romance and intrigue. Rated R, 162 minutes. Artsfest Generates Creativity at RCES By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Artsfest provided three creative and exciting days for students at Rappahannock County Elementary School last week. Organized by teacher Amy Gubler, along with Linda Tarry, Susan McCarthy and Jan Makela, Artsfest gave nearly every class a chance to learn something new each of the three days. Artists, nearly all local, donated their time, and the school, PTO and gifted and talented funds provided the materials and provided help with parent volunteers. The Curriculum Enrichment Program also brought in a storyteller and cartoonist to teach the kids. Each artist taught at least three classes, for 45 minutes to an hour each. On Tuesday, artists in the school were Joy Luke (color system lecture), Beth Levick (harp music), Norman Getsinger (dressed as Mark Twain), Barbara Sherwood (full spectrum seeing), Patti Mullan (demonstration with stained glass), Lois Snead (dried flower arrangements), Pat Salmon (acrylic painting), Peter Kramer (furniture design), Kim Doyle (dance) and Celine Siira (flower arranging). Wednesday brought artists Susan McCarthy (charcoal drawing and singing), Christina Ward (clay), June Jordan (drawing), Jennifer Green (jew elry making), Kirk O’Brien (cartooning), Libet Pierson (color mixing), Maggi Rogers (Big Sky Project - watercolor skies), Diana Bird (mythology in Renaissance art), and Davette Kvames (calligraphy). Also on Wednesday, French students from RCHS performed “Country Mouse and City Mouse” for the elementary school students. On Thursday, Sebastian Jackson (mask-making), Christina Ward (clay), Cindy Mahan (sun prints), Jane Bowling Wilson (watercolor), Gail Herman (mime), Chris Johns (photography), Jane Livingston (slide show), and Lindsay Nolting (landscape painting) taught the students. Third graders visited Eric Kvames at Glassworks in Sperryville for a glassblowing demonstration, and high school Spanish students put on a play and gave a music/mood workshop. “It is great that so many are willing to donate their time to do this,” said Mrs. Gubler. Other artists contacted for Artsfest said that the dates didn’t work for them this time but that they would be willing to come and do something with the kids at another time. Mrs. Gubler said she thinks that Artsfest is very valuable and is a great experience for the kids. This was the second year for Artsfest, and it will continue again next year if there are enough volunteer artists and parents to make it happen again. 'No Ordinary Person' Coming to The Theatre On Saturday, May 18 at 8 p.m., Ki Theatre and RAAC will collaborate in presenting an evening of powerful autobiographical stories, written and narrated by the authors themselves. The program, “No Ordinary Person,” offers the unusual opportunity for the audience to hear Joyce Abell, Jean Falk and Sallie Morgan perform works about their own lives and the lives of their family members. As they share their funny, bruising, heartwarming moments from childhood to old age with us, we come to see how unique each person’s life is, yet find ourselves realizing how much these experiences we are watching on stage evoke similar memories of our own lives. In addition to the three narrators, the program will also include the composer-musician Mark Torgeson on stage with the performers, weaving his own compositions into each of the three stories as they are told. “Our program has been a joyous coming together and we’ve inspired each other. It all began when Sallie, Jean and I took Julie Portman’s wonderful “Creating My Autobiography” workshop series last year,” said Joyce Abell. “Each of us had a different reason for taking her workshop — mine was to leave some history for may son and grandchildren — but all three of us wound up being inspired to present at least one of our works for the stage. Without even knowing what the other had chosen, we each came up with a piece about a time in our lives when our grandparents were, in one way or another, important to us. Yet each of our pieces is very different from the others,” she said. Ms. Abell’s piece is called “Zayde and Bubbeand describes life with her grandparents on their farm. When asked how she came to write her piece, “Wherever You Start, It’s the Middle of Your Story,” Sallie Morgan said: “Through Julie Portman’s autobiography workshop, I became fascinated with the complex family relationships that help shape who we are and who we become. Julie helped us learn how to use memories and images as doorways through which we see experiences and relationships afresh. The stories we shared in our workshop were so powerful that the eight of us participants continue to write and to get together every three weeks to share our new pieces.” Jean Falk’s story, “Rainbow Bridges,” is about the mystical relationship between herself and her grandmother, Winnie, and the amazing symbols that prophesied her grandmother’s death. “I think I wanted to take Julie’s workshop to get a different and broader view of my life. Julie’s workshop was a transformational experience and inspired us to think about creating our lives, with an emphasis on “creating,” that was very useful to me. I’m looking forward to narrating my work and perhaps doing more of this in the future.” Tickets for the performance are available at Mountainside Market or at the door on the night of the performance. Reservations may be made by calling 675-1616. Ki Theatre is located on Gay Street in Washington, Va. Photo Courtesy of Charles Tompkins From left, Sallie Morgan, Jean Falk and Joyce Abell will perform at Ki Theatre on Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. in ‘No Ordinary Person.’ Call 675-1616 for reservations.

4 Activities ■. i ■ ■ '. ■■ County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, May 18 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m„ Sperryville at. 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. Sunday: Thursday: Sunday: Wednesday: Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.mt Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 6:45 p.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Morning Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. 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. Revival at Thornton's Gap Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church will have a revival May 1923 at 7:30 p.m. Billy Granstaff of Luray will be the guest speaker. Everyone welcome! Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting 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. Women's Day Program Set Women’s Day program will be held on Sunday, May 25 at 3 p.m. at the Promise Land Baptist Church in Washington. The guest speaker will be Alfreda Dean of Front Royal. Lunch will be served after morning services. Women wear white if possible. Rev. John Pendleton is the pastor . 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. Evening Service Slated An evening service will be held on Wednesday, May 21 commencing at 6:30 p.m. Elder Bob Dickerson of Valdosta, Georgia will be the guest minister during this meeting. “Everyone is invited to come and be with us and hear from this able minister,” said Pastor David Roberts. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 4-6 p.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Fanner Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Choir Practice and Prayer 7:30 p.m. Every 5th Sunday: Praise Service 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Re* Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Congregational Meeting, Potluck 6:15 p.m. 4-H Activities Photos Courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day The 4-H Small Animal Club visited Mr. Nelson Atkins* farm in Flint Hill recently. Here Mr. Atkins shows the 4-H’ers his first 4-H farrowing house his father built over 40 years ago. The 4-H Junior Garden Club had its April meeting at the Flint Hill Herb and Flower Farm under the direction of Rosalie Lysaught. They learned how to plant seed, seedlings and potting plants. Cards, Letters Appreciated Father Albert Verbeke, former pastor of St. Peter’s Church in Rappahannock recently underwent surgery and would love to hear from his friends in Rappahannock. Due to various health problems and complications Father Verbeke will need to stay in Belgium for some time. Well wishers are encouraged to send cards or letters to: Rev. Albert Verbeke, Missehuis Van Scheut, Koninasstraat #6, B-8800 Rumbeke, Belgium. Gift subscriptions to the Rappahannock News are enjoyed 52 weeks a year! Call today to subscribe for a family member or a friend, 675-3338. Washington Homes Welcome Visitors Chickie Donahue, Frank Walker, Julie Leathers and Eric Larson of Centreville were recent overnight working guests to help put in a flower garden with Roger and Ginger Miller. The community was sorry to hear of the deaths of Mrs. Virginia Pennington of Richmond, formerly of Washington and Charlie Eldred. Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. Allen Vest of Flint Hill, Ms. Ginger Estes, Rusty Smoot and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown enjoyed dinner at the Chesapeake Bay Seafood Restaurant in Manassas to celebrate the second wedding anniversary of the Vests. Miss Amanda Brown and Bobbie Jo Brown had dinner with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark had Mother’s Day dinner on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Richardson and Wayne McKeown had dinner with Larry Davis and family in Winchester. Happy birthday to Mrs. Helen Holland in Manassas who celebrated her birthday on Mother’s Day. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett had Mother’s Day dinner at the Western Sizzlin Restaurant in Manassas with Mr. and Mrs. William F. Moffett HI and Miss Melanie Moffett of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo enjoyed a cook-out on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert in Woodville. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Carroll of Powhatan were Tuesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Happy birthday wishes to Mrs. Alice Butler on Saturday, May 17, Mrs. Mary Latham on Sunday, May 18, Mrs. Melody Hackney on Monday, May 19, Mrs. Elizabeth Settle on Tuesday, May 20 and also Mrs. Erma Jenkins on Tuesday, May 20. . By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Mother’s Day guests on Sunday of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Billy Hawkins of Stephens City, Roger Hawkins of Warrenton, Mrs. Mabel Burke, Richie Burke and daughters, Molly and Katie of Woodville, Mrs. Dottie Burke of Annandale, Mrs. Sandra McClellan and sons, Mathew and Brandon of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnothan. Saturday Ms. Betty Menefee of Manassas, Mrs. Frances Eubank and Mrs. Sally Fetter had breakfast in Front Royal. Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston was a Sunday afternoon visitor of her grandmother, Mrs. Frances Eubank. Mother’s Day guests Sunday of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and daughter, MicheUe of Alexandria, Mrs; Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser of Sperry ville, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keyser and children and Mrs. Virginia Cloud. Sunday Mr. and Mrs.* Ike L. Ralls and children of Linden, Mrs. Dorothy Ralls, Mrs. Alice Pullen, Mrs. Linda Clark and Miss Amanda Clark enjoyed Mother’s Day dinner at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Front Royal. The Rappahannock Woman’s Club still has cookbooks available and may be purchased from any member or at several business locations. Please call when you have news for the Washington column. Reunion On Red 0#ik By SALLY D. KEYSER Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On May 5 a group of us met at the mouth of Wharton Hollow for the second reunion at the Keyser homestead on Red Oak Mountain. This was formally the “Golden Place,” and later owned by Mr. Cahill, currently owned by Paul and Jeanette Barkley. The weather for Saturday was suppose to be so bad, so after some phone calling and decision making, it was changed to Sunday. The cancellation made it difficult for some who had planned to come, this cutting the number of people, but the spirit and enjoyment was just as great. Mr. and Mrs. Barkley and Mr. Robert Leishman, neighbor of the family homestead, were interested in hearing more history from the past as well as how the ways of living have changed. Richard and Rena Burke and Mary Wiley also added new and different stories for all to hear. Richard had lived on the joining land as a boy, and each one had interesting things to tell. Thus another chapter of history and change; We were all entertained with Donald Keyser on fiddle and Charles “Dude” Settle on guitar. With the beautiful setting on the large rocks, the sun shining, and all so peaceful. All enjoyed some of the old songs and fiddle tunes. 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Wishes Extended to Larry Oliver Sr. Happy birthday wishes go out to Larry Oliver, Sr. who celebrates his big day on May 19th. Rumor has it that the fire department is on standby to help him put out the candles.. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Patti and Ron Lisk who suffered an unimaginable loss of both of their daughters, Knstin and Kati. May we continue to pray for this family and their friends as they begin the grieving and healing process. Until the authorities make an arrest in connection with this crime, please practice safety techniques with your family. We no longer have the luxury of feeling safe in the country. A “Meet the Staff’ of the new Emerald Hill School night is planned for Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in the gym at Floyd T. Binns. A supply list and summer reading list will be available for each grade level. Students who will be attending Emerald Hill and their parents are invited to attend. In recognition of Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, we salute the men and women who have served or are serving our country. Your dedication is appreciated. The ‘Trump King” from Maryland will be in full concert at the Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m. Everyone is By GLENDA GUM cordially invited. Amissville United Methodist Church is having their annual Sunday School and church picnic at Rappahannock Park on May 18 starting around 1 p.m. Families are to bring their picnic lunches and beverages. Paper products will be supplied. Everyone will share what is brought. Should you have any questions, please call Peggie Woodard at 937-5480. On Monday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Nancy White will be the revival speaker at Sperryville United Methodist Church. The Rappahannock Charge is having a different speaker each night at their three churches. Also on Monday night, the Amissville United Methodist Church Choir, led by Margaret Davis, will pro Community Saddened By Mr. Jenkins' Death Our community was saddened by the death of Mr. Conner Jenkins, 93, who passed away at Culpeper Health Center on Wednesday. Mrs. Gale Halterman of Reva Way spent last Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Cunningham in Jeffersonston. Congratulations to our own Boston resident, Nancy Garrett, who was selected to appear in our “Friend and Neighbor” column this week. She is a retired Federal Government Executive. Belated birthday wishes go our to Mrs. Pearl Cubbage, who celebrated her day Mother’s Day. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Chrissy, Kevin and Jason and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer dined at Casa Chimayo Restaurant in Manassas on Sunday in observance of Mother’s Day. Birthday greetings are extended to Mrs. Carolyn Sisk who celebrates her day tomorrow, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and Timmy and Ray Wharton entertained their mother, Mrs. Shelvy Frazier and Mr. Frazier on Saturday evening for Mother’s Day at the Chesapeake Seafood Restaurant in Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family were Mother’s Day luncheon guests with Mrs. Frazier’s mother of Culpeper and were joined by Mrs. Linda Weakley and Gary Meadows, David Weakley and Michelle of ■ -> ,. m m | By MARIE F. ATKINS 11—liiiIMI Standardsville, Kenny Leavell and friend, Sherry of Richardsville and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperry ville. The time flies so swiftly as it is time again for the Salem Community “Pickin and Singing” party to be held at their fire hall on Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. As usual the fire department will be selling dinner plates, so come on out and enjoy the music and some food, thereby support the department. We’d like to congratulate the young people of our area who made the honor roll at Wakefield for the third eight week grading period, namely tenth grader, Louisa Engle, Alex Kelly, 12th grader, Ben Kelly, fifth and Jamie Kelly, an eighth grader. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Homer of Unionville were Mother’s Day guests of Misses Mary Tharp and Margie Williams. ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper 825-1037 ABERDEEN - BARKS. Wednesday Night Prime Rib Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, sh ft ft ^ Potato & Onion Rings Ip J. vl« J Phone Orders Accepted! Free Shipping Anywhere^ “I Lost 68 Pounds! When my doctor told me to lose weight for health reasons, I knew I needed help. I turned to Fit America and I am very glad I did. I have tried other weight loss programs in the past, but I have never had the success that I have had with Fit America. Jn the seven months l have been with Fit America, I has* lost 68 pounds and gone down 5 sizes. For the first time, I feel that I am now in control of my weight instead of my ueight controlling me. I feel great and my doctor is pleased. If anyone would like to know how I did this, Call Fit America. A counselor can give you my phone number. Thank you. Fit America, for coming back to this area. Before Judith Campbell Charlottesville, VA NO Commitment NO Exercising NO Contracts NO Dieting 1-800-335'5384 Mon. - Sun. 10 am to 10 pm AMERICA vide the special music during the revival. The Charlottesville District of the United Methodist Church is sending a mission team to Clendenin, W.Va. to help repair homes and churches that have been flood damaged. Amissville United Methodist Church took a special collection for this mission on Mother’s Day and several members hope to be a part of the team being sent between May 18 and May 24. At the April 18 meeting of the Amissville Ruritans held at the Western Sizzlin’ in Warrenton, plans were discussed for an auction scheduled for Saturday, May 17. John Ferdetta, President of the RAA, was a guest at the meeting. He and the nine Ruritan members present decided the RAA would sell soft drinks and the Ruritans would sell hot dogs, hamburgers and BBQ sandwiches during the auction. The silent auction will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with the live auction to start at 3 p.m. Charlie Priest and Charlie Mills are the contact people for delivery and pick up of auction times. The entrance sign design on Route 211 was also discussed with John Ferdetta. He presented a sketch for initial consideration which was agreed upon by motion and unanimous vote. Charlie Mills was awarded his r perfect attendance pin for 18 years of continuous perfect attendance during the meeting. Ruritan President Fred Naramore inquired about progress on the plumbing rough-in and the first Saturday in May was considered as a work day. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue’s carnival is scheduled to begin June 25, not the 23rd as previously reported. The parade will be held on Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. Contact J.B. Carter at 937-4218 for information on entering the parade. It was so good to see Dolly Melbourne and Louise Smith in church Sunday for Mother’s Day. It was also the last day for Rev. and Mrs. Small to attend Amissville Baptist Church and they will be missed. Special thanks to the person who corrected me on the spelling of Godspeed. Although I would never profess to be a journalist, I have found a good dictionary does not help unless it’s used. Please leave your news in the box at Hackley’s Store by noon on Sunday. I will also need the news for the week of May 26 in the box by Thursday, May 22, due to the Memorial Day holiday. Viewtown Social Notes Mrs. Becky Frazier was a Monday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Mrs. Gladys Dodson was entertained on Mother’s Day at Country Cookin by her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Barbara Settle was a Wednesday guest of Mrs. Mae Settle in a Culpeper nursing home. Belated birthday wishes are extended to Mr. Jerry Corbin and Mrs. Tommy Frazier who celebrated their day on Friday, May 9 and also Mr. Tommy Frazier who celebrated his day on Sunday, May 11. Michael Switzer visited with his brother, Keith Switzer in Blacksburg for two days during this past week. Keith is.graduating from Virginia Tech. His parents, Junior and Gloria Switzer, John, Michelle and Kent By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 spent the day on Sunday, May 11 to help celebrate his graduation. Congratulations also to John, Bubba and Sweet who also graduated from Virginia Tech. Janet Hitt and Gloria Switzer visited with their father, Eugene Dodson at a Luray nursing home this past week. Have a great week! Bakers Deliver Baby Girl Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baker of Flint Hill are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Kellie Nichole. Kellie was bom Friday, April 11 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and six ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Bertie Yeager of Mullin, Texas and Robert Fletcher of Warrenton. Paternal grandparents are Bill and Jane Baker of Sperry ville. Check the Rappahannock News to find out who’s getting married in your neighborhood. reatMFestiva y Continuous WesMfyirgmia's Live Jazz Wi^and Arts &‘B[ues V Qreat food y JabuCous Artisans 0% % Admission Price of $10 includes wine samples and a souvenir wine glass Poor House Farm Park, 1-81, Exit 13, Martinsburg, WV 80 Minutes from Washington. DC 00^1138^ Includes HUGE SUN DECK! SI'xl? outside dimensions FAMILY C|7F SWIMMING POOL Upcoming Events The English Patient To Be Shown The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community presents the winner of nine Academy Awards, “The English Patient”, at the Theatre on Gay Street, Friday, May 16 at 8 p.m. Selected by Time magazine as the best film of the year, director Anthony Minghella’s adaption of Michael Ondaatje’s Booker Prize-winning novel is an epic romance that spans seven years and two continents to weave a stunning tale of love, betrayal and forgiveness. Rated R, 162 minutes. Support Group To Meet The Blue Ridge Brain Injury Support Group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 in the parish hall of Trinity Episcopal Church. For information, transportation, directions or support call Pat Salmon at 675-3137. Athletic Banquet Scheduled The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Department will be holding their annual Athletic Banquet on Wednesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. Admission will be $4 per person. Tickets will be on sale in the main office beginning Monday, May 19. Joint Auction Planned Bill Payne and family will conduct a joint auction for The Rappahannock Athletic Association and the Amissville Ruritan Club on May 17. There will be a silent auction in the early afternoon and live auction in the late aftemoon/early evening. A baseball tournament will be held that day with teams from Orange. BBQ burgers and hotdogs will be served all day. Auction benefits the Community Building at the Ruritan Grounds and the RAA. For items to donate, call Charlie Priest at 937-4072 or Charlie Mills at 937-6134. Bloodmobile Coming “Please set aside a short amount of time on Wednesday, May 28 to come to the Washington Fire Hall and donate blood,” said an organizer. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be there from 3 to 7 p.m., sponsored by the Family and Community Educators. Come and give the gift of life! Teen Leaders Needed 4-H Teens and/or Teen Counselors interested in being a teen leader at the Rappahannock County 4-H Day Camp the week of June 23-27, 1997 at the 4-H Educational Center in Front Royal should call the Extension Office at 675-3619. The age for Teen Counselors is 13 through 19. Forum Set at Trinity The Rev. Dr. Charles Harris will speak at a forum on the Dead Sea Scrolls on Sunday, May 18 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. Dr. Harris is President of the Cyprus American Artheological Institute which oversees work on the Dead Sea Scrolls. Bring a bag lunch and join the group at 12:30 or come for the program at 1 p.m. All are invited to attend. Call Elizabeth Johns at 987-9040 or the Trinity Church Office at 675-3716 for more information. Booster Club To Meet The Rappahannock Booster Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 19 at the Rappahannock High School library. Concert at RCHS There will be a Spring Band Concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21 in the high school auditorium. The elementary and high school bands will be performing. Beekeepers To Meet The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its May meeting at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 15 at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building at the comer of Davis Street and South West Street, Culpeper. The program will be: techniques of requeening a colony. For further information contact Ann Harman 364-4660. Advisory Council To Meet The Special Education Advisory Council of the Rappahannock County Public Schools will hold its last meeting of the 1996-97 school year on Thursday, May 29 at 3:30 p.m. at the elementary school. The program will feature a talk by Glenda Shorn, Regional Coordinator of Family Preservation Services. The public is welcome. The Advisory Council is chaired by Sherri Hamill-Huff. Yoga, Drumming Programs Set Beginning this Friday, May 9, and repeating the second and fourth Fridays of every month, Rappahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville will offer two new evening programs for people of all ages. A mini Yoga Satsang (gathering) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. will include breathing exercises (pronayama), meditation and chanting (Kirtan). Wear comfortable clothing and bring a sitting pillow if you wish. A sacred drumming session will begin at 7:45, emphasizing inner and group listening. Bring a drum or percussion items. Both programs will be facilitated by Iva Ussach, drummer and certified Yoga teacher. No registration necessary. Call 9878872 for details. Workshop Planned A workshop on learning how to enjoy your step families will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center. Creative Writing Classes Set Creative writing classes for children, young adults, and adults will be offered by Deni Bechard at the Rappahannock Library for five weeks starting May 26 through June 28. Each class will meet once ai week for one and a half hours. The children’s class will focus on heightening creative awareness through imaginative exercises. The young adult and adult classes will use both exercises and workshops to deal with issues of style, voice, and narrative structure. Mr. Bechard has recently completed a degree in creative writing and comparative literature, and is currently working toward his Master of Fine Arts degree. He has taught grammar and composition for the last three years and has recently finished a novel dealing with the history of Quebec. For information call 675-3901. Spring Open House Slated The Southerlands, A Continuing Care Retirement Community, will hold a Spring Open House on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 600 Mount View Street, Front Royal. Long stemmed carnations to the first 100 ladies to arrive, door prizes, music, Blue Ridge Arts Council Art Display, tours and refreshments. For more information call The Southerlands at 636-2800. ' Open House at Winery Spring Fever Open House at the Oasis Winery on Saturday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free annual mega-event Open House at the Oasis Winery will feature complimentary Hor d’oeuvres, wine tastings, winery tours and live music on stage featuring the acclaimed national act “Destiny.” Rain or shine. For more information guests should call: 1-800304-7656.

1997 Virginia Beef Cook-Off Held, Winner Announced me Virginia Beef Cook-Oil is an annual event sponsored by the Virginia Cattle Women and the Virginia Cattle Industry Board in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This year’s event was held April 25 at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg. Locally. Toni Updike of Washington is secretary for the Virginia CattleWomen Association and attended the event. According to Mrs. Updike the attendance was great and the CattleWomen were busy passing out brochures and other information. There were samples available and much information pertaining to beef and ways to cook up delicious dishes for your family. The CattleWomen are also busy seeking youngsters to do a cover design for their new children’s book which will be available soOn. A $50 just prize will be given. In order to participate in the contest drawing or for those interested in joining the Virginia CattleWomen Association call Mrs. Updike at 675-3747. According to the Department of Agricultural Quick ‘N Easy Tuscan Beef with Cannellini Beans prepared by Jim Pleasants of Williamsburg won the title of “Best of Beef’ and the $1,000 prize. Mr. Pleasants also wins the chance to be selected as one of the r Recipe Corner By Barbara Wayjand 15 contestants competing at the National Cook-Off in Florida, for the top prize of $25,000. There were also second and third place winners and two runner-ups. The rules were hard and fast, in their original recipes, contestants were limited to eight ingredients and couldn’t take longer than one hour to prepare. The Department of Agriculture provided us with the recipes for all five entries. We invite you to give them a try. Quick ‘N Easy Tuscan Beef With Cannellini Beans 3 boneless beef rib eye steaks, cut 3/4” thick, about 1-1/2 pound total, well trimmed 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crumbled 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper seasoning 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chunky tomatoes, pasta style 2 tablespoogs red wine vinegar 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil 1 tablespoon garlic flavor oil or olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper, optional Combine Italian seasoning and garlic-pepper seasoning; press mixture onto both sides of steaks. Drain tomatoes, reserving all liquid. Add vinegar to^drained tomato liquid; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine drained tomatoes, beans, and fresh basil. Set aside. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add oil. Add steaks; panbroil 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until well-browned outside and medium-rare inside (150 degrees F). Remove steaks to a heated dish and cover; keep warm. Add reserved tomato-vinegar liquid to skillet; cook uncovered over high heat, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minites. Add any meat juices that accumulate from cooked steaks to skillet, bring to a boil. Cook uncovered until liquid is reduced to sauce consistency (about 3 to 5 additional minutes). Fold in tomato-bean mixture; heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon warm bean mixture over bottom of heated serving platter; arrange steaks atop bean mixture. Garnish with fresh bail if desired. Makes 4-6 servings. JIM PLEASANTS Williamsburg, Va. Beef And Artichoke Open-Faced Italian Sandwich Total preparation and cooking time: 40 minutes 1 to 1-1/2 pounds boneless beef top round steak, sliced across the grain into 1/4-inch diagonal strips 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Italian dressing, divided 1 package (8 ounce) fresh mushrooms, sliced approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick 1 to 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 can (14 ounces) whole artichoke hearts, quartered (reserve 1/4 cup liquid) 1 loaf (approximately 14-16 inches in length) Italian bread, sliced diagonally 1 to 2 tomatoes, sliced 1/4 red bell pepper, julienne sliced into 1 to 1-1/2 inch strips Salt and pepper to taste Combine beef strips and 1/4 cup YOUR ESTEE LAUDER GIFT... THE FIRST NEW SHADES OF SPRING ESTEE LAUDER : , PFRFfCT finish nail lacql fR Worth 50.00. 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Remove mushrooms and artichoke hearts mixture from the skillet; add red bell pepper to vegetable mixture. Heat skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef (1/2 at a time) and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Remove meat and drain back into skillet any liquid produced by the meat. Bring liquid to a boil and reduce to a thick gravy. On Italian bread slices, layer tomato, beef, vegetable mixture and gravy. Garnish with tomatoes and red bell peppers. Make 4-6 servings. DEBRA A. PURVIS Sterling, Va. Beef ‘N Biscuit Total preparation and cooking time: 40 minutes 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper l can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 4 niHlPPC C hrprlrloH PkaHrlnf cheese, divided 2 packages (7.5 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a non-stick skillet, add ground beef, onion, green pepper, salt and black pepper; brown approximately 10 minutes. Pour off drippings. Stir in tomato sauce. Remove skillet from heat. Stir Parmesan cheese and half the Cheddar cheese into the meat mixture. Spray a 7” by 11” (or 9” square) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Layer one package (10 biscuits) in bottom of dish, pressing slightly to flatten and seal together. Spread beef mixture over biscuits. Top with second package of biscuits, pressing slightly to flatten. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown. Makes 6 servings. DEBRA COSTELLO Chesterfield, Va. Cowboy Stew Total preparation and cooking time: 60 minutes 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 large onion, sliced 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes, undrained 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 package (16 ounce) frozen com 1 can (16 ounce) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups raw, unpeeled potatoes, cut into 1/2 to 1 inch cubes In Dutch oven on medium heat, brown ground beef and onions; cook until beef is no longer pink and onions are transparent, stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings. Add next five ingredients (garlic through chili powder) and cook approximately 20 minutes on medium-high heat uncovered, stirring occasionally. Add com, kidney beans, and potatoes and bring to a boil; cover and cook on medium-low heat until potatoes are done, approximately 30 minutes. Makes 6 servings (serving size: 2 cups). DIANE W. EDWARDS Chesapeake, Va. Steak Jambalaya Total preparation and cooking time: 35 minutes 1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 3/4-inch thick 1 tablespoon commercial cajun seasoning 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/2 cup celery, diced 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 can (15 ounces) black eyed peas, rinsed and drained Salt and pepper to taste Trim fat from beef steak; slice lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 3/4 inch strips. Toss beef strips in cajun seasoning and set aside. Cook rice according to package directions. In a non-stick skillet over mediumhigh heat, cook steak until outside is no longer pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove steak; cover and set aside. In same skillet, add olive oil and saute onions and celery until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, black eyed peas, and cooked rice; combine and reduce heat to simmer, about 5 minutes. Toss in steak with desired salt and pepper to heat through. Garnish with celery leaves and serve. Makes 4 servings. Cook’s Tip: If a spicier dish is desired, use additional cajun seasonings. LAURIE ROUSSEAU Pulaski, Va. Breakfast, Lunch Menus RCES Monday, May 19: Breakfast: french toast sticks or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, May 20: hot oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, May 21: breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, May 22: homemade cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, May 23: little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, May 19: Lunch: fish nuggets/corn bread, scalloped or sweet potatoes and french apple or chilled pears. Tuesday, May 20: beef barbecue on bun, parsley potatoes or cole slaw and apple pixie pie or fruit. Wednesday, May 21 chicken nuggets/biscuit, macaroni and cheese, seasoned green beans and jello fruit salad or oranges. Thursday, May 22: cheeseburger on bun, french fries and frosty fruit sherbert or fresh apple. 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Obituaries * i—• Conner Jenkins Conner G. Jenkins, 93, of Boston, died on Wednesday, May 7 at Culpeper Health Care Center. He was bom in Rappahannock County on April 4,1904. His parents were the late James Lud and Nora Sisk Jenkins. His wife was the late Mary Inez Jenkins. Survivor^ include two daughter, Mrs. Charles Racer of Slate Mills and Mrs. Roy Atkins of Sperryville; three sons, Frank Jenkins of Fairfax, Richard Jenkins of Slate Mills and George Jenkins of Louisiana; 10 grandchildren;, 13 great-grandchildren and five greatgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son. Nelson Jenkins. Funeral services were held on Friday, May 9 at Clore-Geest Funeral«, Home Chapel with the Rev. Harold Eaton officiating. Interment was in Etlan Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dame Dodson, Jerry Jenkins, Greg Jenkins, Roy Atkins Jr„ Roger Atkins, Roy Weakley, Charlie Jenkins. Memorial contributions may be made to Slate Mills Baptist Church, do Eloise Weaver, P.O. Box 68, Slate Mills. Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Marie Kilpatrick Marie Pietri Kilpatrick, Virginia sculptor and artist, died of cancer at her home in Charleston, S.C., on Thursday, May 8. She was 76. Miss Pietri, as she was known professionally, was named to the Virginia State Art Commission in 1965, and served for 12 years under three governors until the commission was abolished in 1977. The commission at that time had authority over architecture and art works at state institutions. She figured in a number of controversial decisions involving portraits of state officials. In one well publicized instance, she voted against acceptance of a portrait of Gov. Mills Godwin. She thought the work was poorly done, but the governor liked it and the governor won. They remained good friends. A diminutive woman, barely five feet tall. Miss Pietri created sculptures larger than she was. Her work was entirely representational. She sculpted primarily in wood, though she also worked in stone, aluminum, and in plaster for casting in bronze. She carved the Thatcher Memorial Sculptures for St Luke’s Episcopal Church in Richmond -— life-sized figures of Maty and the Boy Jesus, done in cherry. The daughter of Marie Fiurillo and the late Benjamin Pietri, she was bom in Wilson, N.C. Miss Pietri was educated at the French-speaking Convent of Ste. Genevieve of the Pines in Asheville, N.C. In 1936 her family moved to Richmond, where she attended John Marshall High School. She was graduated in 1941 from the Richmond Professional Institute of the College of MHMMMIMMM William and Mary. At various times she served as curator of costumes for the Valentine Museum and as a teacher of sculpture at Richard Bland College and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. When arthritis ended her career as a sculptor she turned to painting as her second love. A one-man show of her work at the Janus Gallery in Washington, D.C., in 1976 won critical acclaim. Miss Pietri was not only a talented artist but also an accomplished cook. In 1987 Oxmoor House published an autobiographical book of her recipes, “A Pinch of This and a Soupeon of That” She is survived by her husband of 55 years, columnist James J. Kilpatrick, former editor of the Richmond News Leader, by three sons, Sean Kilpatrick of Woodville, Christopher Kilpatrick of Laurel Mills and Kevin Kilpatrick of Tallahassee, Fla; seven grandchildren; her mother, and one sister, Bernice Nestor, of Richmond. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington, Va., on Friday, May 16 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Woodville. Patricia Boyle Patricia Eleanor Berry Boyle, 77, of Boca Raton, Fla., died April 7 at her residence. She was bom Feb. 5, 1920, in Manassas, to the late George William Berry, a native of Woodville, Rappahannock County and his wife, Ellyn Lynch Berry. ' Mrs. Boyle was retired after 25 years as an accountant for Southern Railroad in Washington, D.C. She was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church, Highland Beach, Fla., and of Mary Bartlett Chapter, Washington, D.C., Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her twin sister, Mrs. John Beauregard (Margaret) Ragland of Boca Raton, Fla.; her son, Patrick Lynch Boyle of Oakland, Calif.; her nephew^ William Armistead Ragland of Alexandria; her nieces, Melanie Zimmer Wooten of Upper Marlboro, Md., Rebecca Berry Rutledge of Waldorf, Md., and Ellen Sue Berry Foley of Brewster, Mass. She was preceded in death by her brothers, George Chadweil Berry and Joseph Fitzgerald Berry, and a sister, Mary Barr Zimmer. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 16 at 11 a.m. when her ashes will be interred in the Lynch family plot, Manassas Cemetery, Centreville Road, Manassas. Blasius-Baker Funeral Home in Manassas is handling arrangements. Charles Wood Charles E. Wood, 81, of Boston, died on Friday, May 9 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wood was bom on July 28, 1915, in Hudson, Mass., to the late William Webster Clark Wood and Winnie A. Fiske Wood. Mr. Wood attended schools in Jan Lew, W.Va., Sinnston, W.Va., and business school in Clarksburg, W.Va. He worked 41 years for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pa., Rouses Point, N.Y., and Staten Island, N.Y. He retired as an Immigration Attache in the American Embassy in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Upon retirement, he moved to North Kingstown, R.I. and then.to Culpeper. Mr. Wood was very active in church and the community wherever he lived. He was a member of the Champlain Masonic, Lodge No. 237, AARP, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and the Culpeper United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Frances Bailey Wood; one son, Bruce W. Wood of Wheaton, Md. and three daughters, Wendy W. Tyson of Casper, Wyo., Susan Cenci of Minoa, N.Y. and Janet W. Long of Boston. Additional survivors include four grandchildren, Cindy L. Barrus, Tanya N. Tyson, Christopher J. Cenci and Tarra D. Tyson and one brother, William Wood of Chatham, Mass. Graveside services were held in Forestvale Cemetery in Hudson, Mass. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to North Kingston United Methodist Church, 420 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852, - Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Charles Eldred Sr. Charles Joseph Eldred Sr., 57, of Washington died on Thursday, May 8 at his residence. He was bom Aug. 7, 1939 in Washington, D.C. Mr. Eldred was a 1961 graduate of Virginia Tech and a member of its Highty-Tighties. He was a member of the Washington Architectural Review Board and the owner of Washington House Reproductions. He was the co-founder of Mrs. Coxe’s Tavern. He is survived by his wife, Frances "Qv. Eldred of Washington; his mother, Veeve L. Eldred of The Hermitage of Northern Virginia; two daughters, Davida A. Parker of Chesepeake and Chaundra L. Hoffman of Washington; a son, Charles J. Eldred Jr. of Amissville; a brother, Robert D. Eldred of Ibnawanda, N.Y. and three grandchildren, Kimberly Parker, Kasey Parker and Jessica Hoffman. Funeral services were held at Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday, May 10 with the Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Rapidan or the Washington Volunteer Fire Department or Rescue Squad. Moser Funeral Home in Warren ton was in charge of the arrangements. Adding Fruit To Edible Landscape By DR. DIANE RELF Extension Environmental Horticulturist Small fmits are often easier to integrate into the landscape than fruit trees. Strawberries are excellent ground covers, often covering the surface much faster than ornamental ground covers. The foliage becomes an attractive red in the fall, and the fruit are a tasty bonus. Select varieties that will not require mulching in the winter as the straw could prove quite distracting in the front yard. Anywhere you can grow azaleas will be equally suitable for blueberries. However, unless you are willing to view bird netting for much of the harvest season, plant enough to share with the birds. Several Berries Are Shrubs Blackberries, raspberries, or gooseberries could effectively substitute for a shrub border. They will undoubtedly help you get to know the neighborhood children better as the fruit begins to ripen. Grapes trellised along a fence or espaliered on a wall, once established, are a quick-growing, decorative feature. The heavy pruning required can be turned to a positive feature by making grapevine wreaths. For healthy trees and good proMarriage License Issued The following marriage license was issued during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Solon John Betts, Amissville and Sonja Lynn Robson, Amissville. duction, fruit trees require regular pruning and pest control. Peaches and plums can be substituted for small, flowering trees in the landscape, such as dogwood, redbud, star magnolia, or flowering peach. When planting apples or pears, check the mature height of the tree you are considering. The term “dwarf” means that it will be smaller than full size, but it could still be 30 feet tall. Be Practical When Planning Location for Fruit Trees Remember, on many fruit trees, it is necessary to plant more than one variety to ensure good pollination. Use care in selecting where you put the tree so that fruit will not interfere with mowing the lawn or parking the car. Since trees are a long-term investment, consider how long you will be in the house. Remember that future buyers may consider an ornamental with less maintenance to have more value than a large apple tree. Combining edibles and ornamentals can be a richly rewarding way of gardening and can allow you to pursue those plants you are most interested in growing. Don’t let traditional locations and separations of plants put a limit on what you use in you landscape. Experiment and see what works for your. Dr. Diane Relfis an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. Celebrate Spring In Historic StrasDurg, VA 16TH ANNUAL AYFEST Saturday, May 1 A small toum festival for the wi Pancake Breakfast ★ 3 Mile Race ★ Bri Children's Fair ★ Maypole Dance ★ Business Exi 1:00 P Pottery A Museum Open Hupps Hill Civil War Museum Strashurg Museum • President's Museum Carnival ★ Daytime Liv£0:nteitainmen| Evening Bluegrass Cbncert Directions: 1-66 West to 1-81. 1-81 South to first exit (Rt. 11), South 2 mile Residents Enjoy Mother's Day Mother's Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor were Heather Aylor and Lee Ayers of Culpeper. > Callers in the Aylor home recently were Pete Frazier and Grace Phillips of Shenandoah and Almand Beach, Florida. Guests during the weekend of Mrs. T.M. Johnston were Ms. Carolyn Meade, Bethany and Broocks of Johnson City, Tennessee and Mrs. Andrew Reams of Winchester. Mother’s Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Jenkins and Angie were Cecil Buracker of Luray, Richard Jenkins, Amy Wharton and Amanda of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins and Allen, Ms. Donna Clark and Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Baldwin and David and Andy Baldwin. The United Methodist Churches will be holding Proclaim the Word Services next week. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold a covered dish dinner at the Sperryville fm. By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 fire hall at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 19. Worship will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Guest speaker will be Rev. Nancy White, pastor of Amissville United Methodist Church. The public is invited. Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Swindler of Hanover, Pa. were Saturday guests of Mrs. Emma Swindler and Mrs. Annabelle Swindler. Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor visited Mrs. Dorothy Lewis in Huntly on Saturday. CLORE-GEEST 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 Richard Jenkins, Amy Wharton and Amanda of Culpeper visited Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Baldwin and David on Sunday. They also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Payne arrived home on Friday, May 9 from Ansbach, Germany. They will be home for two weeks before they return to Germany. Mother's Day guests on Sunday, May 11 of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sheppard were Mr. and Mrs. Chris Payne of Ansbach, Germany, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Payne and sons, Dean and Matthew and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stanley and daughter, Tiffany, all of Sperryville. Sperryville residents are urged to give me a call with any family news, social events or special gatherings that you would like included in this column. •BUY IT • SELL IT • FIND IT In the Rappahannock News Classifieds : Only $4,60 per week |v /or « I inch space BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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Electrical JENKINS FAMILY CONSTRUCTION JjBdaLizing in rrrf irg, mnccteling & additions Robert W. Jenkins, Jr. 540-987-9526 FENCING FENCING Installer of Equigard John Lyons Signature Product Electric Livestock Fence High Tensile, Bait) Wire, American Wire. Chain Link, Board and Electric, Spirt Rail Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 GARDEN MAINTENANCE ‘\o time to grow uour oun itgetaUes? Is gour flowergarden out of control? 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All sizes available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. _ 540-341-7000 TRASH SERVICE SKYLINE SERVICES is expanding residential & commercial trash pick-up service in the following areas - Huntley, Flint HiN, and the Little Washington area. Once a week trash pck-up of each week of every month. We offer a 10% discount for senior citizens. MANY OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE: Hauling, rental house/apt. cleaning; dean out basements, attics, etc. Other services available. For more into, please call Kimbertee or Lloyd 540-636-1930

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Long state road frontage, new perc. special 6.75% terms. Ready for you to enjoyneeds TLC. One-of-akind. Call 304-262-2770 TLE. Foreclosed Government Homes. Save up to 50% or more on repossessed homes. Little/no down payment. Bad Credit OK. Call Now! 1-800-400-6622 ext. 640 Government Foreclosed homes from pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo's, REO's. Your area. Toll free 1-800218-9000 Ext. H-6080 for current listings. JQ Real Estate 10 Lots & Acreage 1 Hour NW DC Beltway see the rest buy the best! 7.6 AC- $29,900 Beautifully wooded park-like setting with private river access. Only 10 minutes to historic Shepherdstown. Paved rd, new survey & perc. Financing available. For those who want the best- Call HCV 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, Bracev, VA 23919. Land Liquidation Riverfront 5+ AC - $24,900. Rare opportunity to own gorgeous riverfront w/mtn views. Perfect blend of open & hardwoods. Exc. financing. Only one! Call Donna. HCV 304-2622770 Pristine Riverfront! 26 AC 670' + WF $350/ month 6.75%. Park-like setting on hardwood knoll overlooking unspoiled trout river. Only 1 hour DC Beltway. New driveway, perc, and survey. Pricer $79,900. 25% down, bal fin 15 years, VRM, oac. Unique opportunity! Call HCV 304-2622770. SO. Carolina Waterfront Sale. Beautifuly wooded, dock approved parcel w/long frontage on spec tular 50,000 acre recreation lake in So. Carolina - nexl to 18 hole championship golf course. Fish, boat, golf year round in our fantastic climate! Paved roads, u/g, much more! Financing available. Call 800-704-3154. TLE Tennessee Free Land List & Color Brochure. Golf Course Community on Norris lake. Pre-construction pricing from $24,900! Compare to $40K. Breathtaking views! Low down w/exc. financing! Selling fast! Call Today! 1-800-5529432 Washington, NC Deep water on protected harbor. Waferski, boat, fish or just relax in nature’s paradise! Waterfront ® $29,900, waterview @ $25,900, water access @ $15,900. Ideal for primary residence or second home. Purchase during the month of May and receive Free Closing Costs! Selling Fast! Call Now! 1800-938-9552. Waterfront Bargain 580' + WF. 8AC - $44,900 Secluded, hardwood parcel w/views & long frontage on pristine spring-fed river loaded w/trout. State rd frontage, new perc, financing. One of a kind! Call HCV 304-262-2770 Waterfront - $24,880 located on 11,000 acre recreational lake, 90% financing available. 1800-952-5379 American Family Hom I DC We Build On Your Lot 25 models to choose from Quality Stick Built Construction 10-Year Home Owner's Warranty Well/Septic Included/Turnkey Priced from the low $ 60s'to mid $100s Call 800-468-7320 or visit our sales center at 171 Warrenton Road Fredericksburg, VA L General Classified 25 Adoption •Children-Friendly* Doreen/ Chuck: Caring. Fun-loving. Married 10 years. 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Swansboro, NC 1.32 AC with boat slip $20,000- A $40,000 Value, 1/2 AC waterview $25,900 with slip, $32,000- A $50,000 Value. 1.40 AC Waterfront, $86,000- A $125,000 Value. Pvd. rds, u/g util, gated entrance, great location! Selling Fast at these unbelievable pricesl Call 1800-448-5263. Swansboro, NC Don't Miss This One! Close to Barrier Island. Boat, fishing, sun and fun in this waterfront paradise! Buy now and build later. Only 10% down for qualified customers. EZ terms! Purchase during the month of May and receive FREE Closing Costs! All lots prices below current market value! Call today! 1-800-4485263. Auctions Absolute Auction. Restaurant Equipment. Approximately 500'lots or more. May 24, 1997 10a.m. Ivanhoe, VA. From 1-81, take exit 80, take Rt. 52 South to Fori Chiswell, then Rt. 94 approximately 111 miles, turn left on Rt. 743, go straight. Look for signs. Terms: Cash, certified check or cashiers check. George Phillippi, #441. 540-686-6552. Call to request brochure. Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA • 703-327-4004 Sat. Miff 7 at 6:00 p.m. We Will Be Selling Overstock & Return Items From A Ma|or Discount Warehouse ITEMS TO INCLUDE: Electronics; Clothing: Lawn Mowers; Food; Candy; Goods; 30 Sec of Her Hundres of Items. Terms: Cash, Check, MOST debit card. Discover, VISA, MC Announcements on day of sale take precedence over printed material Calvin Neat VAAR f2M4 Dir From ChonWy, HI* Rt 50 3 5 mrtw W ol Rt 28 (So* Rd V From I^Comr (Rtt 15 & 50). 7 E on Rt 50 (N«t to ■ MMdow's _Firm* Auctions 29 Auctions Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly. VA Every Friday Night at 7:00 p.m. Furniture-Antiques and Otherwise - Collectibles • Glassware • Household Items We buy or sell complete or partial estates. Well also buy used furniture and household Hems. Pickup AvalaHe. Consignments Welcome For More information call (703) 327-4004 Calvin Neal VAAR #2084 L.W. "Scoop” Maginnis VAAR #1309 Ok: From ChanMy, take Rt 60 3 5 mites W ol Rt 28 (Suly Rd.) From Gilberts Comer (RS 15 & 50). 7 m»es E or Rt 50 (Next to Meadow's Farms Nursery) Terms: Cash, Check, MOST Deb* cards. Visa, MC, Dtsawer. Announcements day of sale take precedence <w printed material. 4)0 Business VA Opportunities Be Your Own Boss. Large Protit potential. Earn $2500 part-time to $8000 full-time, processing insurance claims and billing for healthcare providers. Software purchase required. e-mail alixsandra ©aol.com or call 1-800-292-4877 Earn $1K - $10K Per Week. Prospects call you! Not MLM. No selling. No competition. No nonsense. 24hrs. 1-800995-0796. ext.9596. $1300 startup. Exciting Home Based Business: Serious income. Working 7 to 10 hours per week. Call (703)820-9520 for FREE Info. Packet. Home Typists: PC users needed. $45,000 income potential. Call 1-800-5134343. ext. B-22370. Saturday, May 17, 5:30 p.m. at our gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville,VA Hit rt very excited about everything in this auction.' Selling will be the most interesting estate of Tommy Lee Buderfrom Upperville, with many complementary additions. This list is truly just the tip of the iceberg: UNIQUE Ft JRN1TURE Lg. round oak dining table w/massive, heavily-carved dolphina pedestal base; Exceptional lg. oak bowfront/sides china cabinet; Elderly mah. bookcase w/2 glass doors & ornate ormolu; Fine Eastlake wal. parlor set; Settee; Platform rocker, 2 side chairs; Sq. wal. tavern table; Bowfront Viet, oak dresser w/bev. mirror, Solid mah. sideboard; Hndptd. country French bed; Cute oak lady's slantfront desk; Via. MT wal. washstand; Sm. wal. desk w/pierced gallery; Set 6 Mah. dining chairs (Chip, influence); Oval center table, nicely hand painted; Fancy French-style dresser & chest; mah. drop leaf dining table; Las great old stands inc. piecrust, tilt-top, etc.; Set 4 Via. carved roses side chairs; 1940s mah. china cupboard; OLD COUNTRY/PRIMITIVES: Cute sm. WV pine server. Pine slave bed; Sm. pine drop leaf dining table; Rush-seated horse wagon bench; Pine kitchen cupboard; Pine bucket bench; Several sets ladderback chairs; Interesting pine blanket boxes; Pine desk and much more! TIKI1 ANY: 18k gold cufflinks; Sterling silver matchstand. Gl-ASS & PORCELAIN: Royal Staffordshire "Iris" flow blue - especially nice; Crystal Heisey punch bowl, base A cups; Approx. S old children's tea sets; Old Carnival glass; Lg. group crystal Sandwich, great deal Floragold + a la other Dep glass (pink, green, red, jadite, also Tom & Jerry eggnog set); Old French A Germ, porcelain; Approx 20 pcs. old orange Fiesta; Flail, Flomer Laughlin dinner ware & more! Massive 1923 Natl Cash Register Senes 900K cash register used in Central Hardware (Culpeper) beginning in 1933; Lg. silver scented water castor set, Middle Eastern?; Lots old plated flatware; Train chock; Good old docks, inc. steeple, etc ; Old santos A icon; Nice group old horse racing/foxhunting prints; Sm. stamp collection; Griswold frying pans A Wagner roaster; Rom New Orleans, a sm. 1800s marble children's memorial; Beautiful lamps; Utility crocks/jugs: Lionel "Yardmaster1' train set; Cumer A Ives 'Tree of Life" (some damage) A other nice old prints (inc. Maxficld Pamsh, etc.) A oils; Old tapestry; 25 old stickpins + other nice jewelry. Books on antiques A collectables: ALSO an old children s wagon. Small toys, such as a Herbert-George “Donald Duck" camera, a marked USA tin climbing monkey. Marx sm. pinball game, etc.; Old mirrors; Fancy Minnesota oak treadle sewing machine. Lg A sm dometop trunks: Oriental nig, approx 8x 10; AND MUCH, MUCH MOKE! TERMS: Cash or good check w/lD, NO BUYER'S PREMIUM. Box Payne Auctions, Inc. (540)937-4142 • 673-3729 VA.A.E «3.»0 Business Vk Opportunities Local Candy Route. 30 Vending Machines. Earn apx. $800/day, All for $9,995. Call 1-800-998VEND. No Cost Job Training! Young adults 16-24, Earn while your learn! Lots of benefits and incentives. For information call Job Corps today. 1-800-8899335 Own Your Own apparel, shoe, westernwear, lingerie, bridal, gift or $1.00 store. Includes inventory, fixtures, buying trip, training. Minimum investment $17,900 00. Call Paul at Liberty Fashions. 501-327-8031. Vending Route, Candy/Chips, top local sites. No selling, service strong accounts. Complete turnkey business. $6,745.00. Must sell. 1800-221-4055 Childcare Services Offered Experienced mother will babysit in my Castleton home, Monday-Friday. Ages 2 and up. Reasonable rates. Call after 3pm. 937-5041. Construction Heavy Equip 3 Steel arch buildings, new 40x30 was $6,200, now $2,990. 40x56 was $10,840, now $5,990. 50x120 was $20,450, now $11,990. Ertdwalls available. 1-800-7452685. Found Black Female Dog: Gentle, long hair, chain collar, found April 24th, Harpers Ferry, needs owner or new home. (304)535-6620. 42 Furniture Appliances Air Conditioner 15,000 BTU. 150 outlet. Used 1 summer, $300. General Electric Range. Used 2 months. 5 year warranty, $300. Kenmore washer. 6 years old. Runs Good, $125. Call 351-6116. 43 Garage/Yard Moving Sale Flint Hill Saturday, May 17th. 8am-? Off Rte. 677 (Mountain View Road) Clothes and more. Priced to sell. 44 Giveaways 1 1/2 year old Shepherd mix. Free to good home. Must have family. 540829-7257,. Giveaway: to good home. Female cat - has shots. Long hair - multicolored & affectionate. (540)439-9463. 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 Typ»». Cash Terms Will pick-up at farm. (410) 987-5642 r-mTfgflf GBL LONG HORN SALE: Culpeper Ag Center Sat. May 24, 1pm Cows, Pairs, Bulls, Heifers & Steers. For more info call: 540-788-4894 WHITESTONE VALOR Sire: Woodhill Valor Dam: WSF Rita 109 Good EPD's MC MCD Angus 540-349-2586 Zappa's Missing! Blueeyed Aussie with brown & white coat. Eye damaged, needs medication. Reward. 540-675-1234. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale At Home Tanning. Home Tanning Beds the size of salon systems yet no special wiring required. Guaranteed results/money back. Financing available. Free Catalog. 1-800-KEEP-ATAN. Mulch, Compost, Topsoil for Sale: CallTreese. Days (540)347-9372, Evenings (540)364-2429. RCA Model CC507 Camcorder: Charger, light tripod, and carrying case, perfect condition, $300.00. Call Mark or Debbie. (540)341-7959. Swimming Pool SPECIAL Only $749 While They Last! These Huge 31’X19’ O.D. Swim pools Also Come With A Deck And Fence Plus Ladders, Liner And Filter. Financing Available, Installation Additional. Call for details/24hrs 1-800-447-7207 Swimming Pool's $749. New 1996 Factory Left Over Models. Huge 31’x19' x4' Deep. Comes Complete with Large Deck, Fence, Ladders, Liner, Filter, Pump, & Motor. Installation & Financing Available. Call 24 HRS. 1-80Q-447-7207 Tanning Bed Factory Outlet, New and used Wolff, Sunmaster, Puretan Sunbeds. All at factory prices to public. $33/ month. Call today for color catalog: 800-6799678. Tanning 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 and Savel Commerical/ Home units from $199.00. Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog. Call Today 1800-842-1310. Wolff Tanning Beds. Order direct from factory distribution center. Solid steel, full body tanning beds, financing available. Free catalog. 1-800-5379113 (callers with 804/ 757 area code) 1-800447-0040 (callers with 540/ 703 area code). Wolff Tanning Beds. Tan at Home. Buy Direct and Savel Commercial/ Home units from $199.00 Low Monthly Payments. FREE Color Catalog. Call Todayl 1-800-711-0158. 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

We Will Buy or Pawn Jewelry, Diamonds, Watches, All Signed Pieces. TOP PRICES PfilD! TYSONS ART & JEWELRY EXCHANGE 8150 Leesburg Pk, Vienna, VA M-Fri. 10am-6pm Saturday 10-5pm 893-0566 E Pet Supplies Sales & Service HAPPY JACK TRIVERMICIDE: Recognized safe & effective against hock, round, & tapeworms in dogs & cats Available O-T-C at Southern States. Personals Adult Diapers- De pends®, Wing®s.lf you are a qualified Medicaid recipient you may be eligible to get. these products Free! Call Home Care Deliveries 1800-565-5644. Services Business PROFESSIONAL BARTENDER Available to tend your wedding, reception, parties, etc. Excellent references. Call Ann at (703) 777-7015, leave message. $$Cash$$ Immediate $$ for structures settlements and deferred insurance claims. J.G. Wentworth 1-600-366-3582 $Debt Consolidations. Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non profit, licensed/bonded. 1 -800955-0412. CASH The Goldmine Pawn Shop 341-4290 Buy • Sell • Loan in Cash Always buying Gold, Scrap Gold, Broken Jewelry, Diamonds irtwpensh* Jewelry Repair Cheaper Beepers • FREE Activation ■ • Trade-ins available • SS.W per month CD’s $5.00each WITH THIS AD “Action Cash** Any credit rating * Cash for Homeowners * No Equity Programs * Lowest Prices * No Up Front Fees * Local Company * Mortgage South, Inc. * Call Nelson* 1-800-2549506. 1ST & 2ND Mortgages Fast. Any Credit Rating. No Upfront Fees. Easy Payment Plans. Great Rates. Call Charles Toney at 804-282-0605 or 1-800-269-1311. Crosstate Mortgage. Credit Card Debt! Stop harassing phone calls: Eliminate or reduce interest. Cut payments up to 50%. Non-Profit Debt Consolidation Co. 1 -800229-8027 Own For The Price Ol Renting! Build your home NOW, without the downpayment banks demand. Complete construction and permanent financing if qualified. DeGeorde Home Alliance, 1 -800343-2884. Financial Help. Credit Counseling for all purposes. Cut interest and lower monthly payments. Debt consolidation $2000 to $250,000. Financing referral service available. Call 1-800-613-6604 Diabetics Save $$’s on supplies. Medicare pays for your supplies of you H®.e .'[fsulin. Medicare billed direct. Satisfaction ?na™!Sed- Mention IM^03- f -800-748Metal Roofing and Riding.For Houses/Bams Proven Product. Attractive. Low Cost Installation. Easy Installation. Guaranteed fnr-h 6ars r Cut To The Inch. Fast Deliveryl 6566ei8L]4ra,Ure' 1'717EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 Cash Now!! We purchase mortgages, annuities, and business notes. Since 1984 highest prices paid. Free estimates, prompt professional service. Colonial Financial. 1800-969-1200 ext. 52 Classified Automotive Donate Your Car. Jewish Heritage for the Blind. Tax Deductible. Free Towing, Free Phone Card to Donors w/AD #1285. 1-800-2-Donate. Seized Cars 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. SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions and peris Installed (If purchased here). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy and Sell running care and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt. 229,3 miles past Culpeper High School. 825-2571 Thicks Chevy 1952 Pickup: Restored, 5 windows, runs good, looks good, new paint, $5,800. (301) 739-2627 TOYOTA 1987 PICK-UP: 4-spd, 30K miles, orig. owner w/proof of mileage. Very dependable work truck in very good cond. $5,450/ obo (703) 327-4151 Toyota 1990 Pickup, 4 wheel drive with extended cab, sunroof, loaded with extras, $7,000./ best offer. Call 840-937-4673 before 9pm. 0 Parts & Accessories Dana 30 front rear complete hub to hub $150. AMC 20 rear complete drum to drum $100. Dana 20 transfer case $75. 703-779-7661. 100Bds& Proposals Anyone wishing to bid on two (2) 64 passenger school buses for Rappahannock County Public Schools, please call the School Board Office at 987-8773 for a list of specifications. Bids are due on May 23, 1997. 5-7, 5-14 4 5-21-97 #41220 Coining Soon C\a\NS^r 4*^Paws Pet Directory For All Your Pet Care, Supplies A Pet Sitting Needs. To Place Your Discounted Ad Call •00-452M797, as* for Gfsafa Hoar yel Hoar yol Whether buying or soiling, you’ll always win your case with the Classifieds. ftappafjannotfe J£eto* 1-800-8524797] 101 Legal I Notices INVITATION FOR BID Sealed bids are invited for the following project: _ FOR RAPPAHANNOCK 12576 LEE. HIGHWAY. HIGH SCHOOL. _ _ WASHINGTON. VIRGINIA 29747 Sealed bids in duplicate will be received at Rappahannock County Public Schools, 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, VA 22747, Attn: Dr. David Gangel, Superintendent of Schools, at the front desk until 4:00 PM, Thursday, June 5,1997. Bids will be opened and read aloud immediately thereafter. A MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held at the Rappahannock County High School, 12576 Lee Highway, Washington, VA 22747, at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 27,1997. Bidders’ attention is invited to the requirements of Title 54, Chapter 7, of the Code of Virginia, pertaining to registration. Project Description Asbestos abatement of existing roofina followed by the installation of a metal structural framing system, wood decking and shingle roof. Approximately 8 000 squard feet. Plans and specifications will be made available at the pre-bid meeting. Ronald Thompson RA, RRC RAMCORP Roof Asset Management Corporation 1480 Anderson Highway Powhatan, VA 23139 804-378-5292 / FAX# 378-7258 5-14, 5-21-97 #42343 TRUSTEE’S SALE VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE 5.675 ACRES PIEDMONT MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA IMPROVED BY A RESIDENCE AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS In execution a Deed of Trust in the original principal sum of $135,000.00 dated the 8th day of January, 1993, recorded in Rappahannock, Virginia, in Deed Book 195, page 655, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction on Friday, May 23,1997 at 1:00 p.m. local Time at the front steps of the Circuit Court House, Rappahannock County, Virginia, the following: all that certain tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Piedmont Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, containing 5.675 acres, the metes and bounds of which are more accurately described in the deed of trust recorded in Deed Book 195, page 655. The street address of the property is 9 Josh Ben Lane, Sperryville, Virginia 22740. The property is improved by a residence and other valuable improvements. THE PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS ARE SOLD AND WILL BE CONVEYED ‘AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPTING ONLY THE TRUSTEE’S SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED. The sale of this properly is subject to any easements, restrictions and matters which may be of record including any unfiled or unrecorded mechanic's liens, all liens which may affect the property, and the rights, if any, of any parties in possession. Obtaining possession of the property shall be the responsibility of the purchaser. TERMS OF SALE: Cash with a successful bidder's deposit of 10% of the sales price by certified check, or such other funds as may be acceptable to the trustee at time of sale and balance upon tender of Special Warranty Deed, settlement to be held on or before June 5,1997, at 10:00 a.m., time being of the essence, in the Circuit Court Clerk’s office of Rappahannock County, Virginia. The Trustee reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve the creditworthiness of any bidder; (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to the termination of the bkfding'j^jv) to keep the bidding open for any length of time, noFlq_^ exceed 20 days; (v) to postpone the sale one or mo?3-~», times as he may deem advisable; and (vi) to require a bidders deposit by certified check of at least 10% of the sales price before any bid is received. In the event the purchaser should fail to complete his purchase as set lorth above, the deposit shall be retained by the Trustee and applied to the costs and expenses of the sale and the balance, if any, to be retained by the Trustee as compensation for said sale. Examination of title, conveyancing, and recording fees shall be at the expense of the purchaser. James W. Fletcher, III, Trustee FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: James W. Fletcher, III, Trustee P.O. Box 268 Sperryville, Virginia 22740 (540)987-8512 5-7, 5-14, & 5-21-97 #40372 $$AVON$$ Potential $200-$2000 per month. Sell where & when you like, its not just door to door anymore. Medical/ other insurance available. 1-800-288-6311. Ind. Rep. * POSTAL JOBS * Starting $13.68+/hr. + Benefits. For Exam & Application info. Call 1-334-609-9997 ext. 418 8AM-9AM 7 Days ATTN NO. VA. Gov’t Postal Jobs. Starting $12.78/hr through $16.84/hr. For info. & job applications on upcoming exams call: 818-506-5354 Ext. 5109 COUNSELORS Wanted for 7 week summer youth employment training program. Experience working with at-risk youth preferred. Obtain application by calling 540-825-1251 or by writing to 155 W. Davis St., Culpeper, VA 22701 Funded by the Job Training partnership act Under the administration of the Culpeper County Department of Social Services. The Culpeper County Department of Social Services does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, handicap (as required by HEW regulation 504), race, color, or national origin. Equal Opportunity Employer Customer Service Field Rep for new home builder. Minimum 5 yrs. exp. Fax resume & Salary req. to 703-620-3337 DENTAL ASSISTANTS One part time & one full time, for new dental office in Warrenton area. Experienced persons only. Fax resume to: 540-349-0013 Between 8am & 12pm only DRIVER : Concrete Construction Co. looking for a driver with a CDL license to drive our flatbed dumptruck. Call: (703) 7547893 Monday-Friday, 75pm. DRIVER Truck Driver with CDL, experienced in driving paint truck for pavement marking operations. Some travel. Hourly wage based on experience. EEO. Call 540-371-5326 DRIVERS Drivers needed for 1995 tri-axle dumps. Quarry & Asphalt work. MIDLAND TRUCKING day 540-788-4141 eve 540-788-9479 ELDER CARE Elder care position available in Warrenton. Saturday and/or Sunday days. Dispense meds & cook lunch. Send resume & references to: HEB/42198 P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20178 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to section 170-129 ol the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amendod, notice is hereby given that the Boar0 of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 22,1997 at seven-thirty in the evening In the Courthouse In Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following applications: SU # 97-04-03 Miller Properties LC of Mt. Vernon Farm, P.O. Box 85678, Richmond, VA, desire to obtain a Special Use Permit to operate a fly-fishing business, to be known as Turkey Mountain Outfitters; located on Mt. Vernon Farm and the Thornton River, north and south forks to bridge at RT 620. Clients by reservation, not to expect more than six (6) cars on property at any time. Clients will enter and exit at Mt. Vernon Lane, north; to Include fly-fishing schools with maximum of 4 students; small sign to reflect same, located at intersection of Rts 522/ 211 with parking in existing lot of former dairy operation of farm. Tax Map 39, Parcel (s) 90 & 91 at 522 and 211 north in SperryviHe, VA, zoned "A’ Agricultural, 418.94 & 67.34 acre respectively. Use allowed undor Section 170-36 (D) of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing applications Is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 21,1997 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55. II any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board ol Zoning Appeals, do P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, In advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 5-7, 5-14-97 •40008 Employment ELECTRICIAN HELPERS Wanted for residential work with a large No. Va. contractor. No experience necessary, on the job training. Must have a good driving record. Excellent benefits including medical, Dental & paid vacations. Manassas, 703-369-7540, or Sterling, 703-4502125, leave message. FORMSETTERS, FINISHERS & LABORERS Skilled in site construction. Must have own transportation to & from various jobsites. JL nfi transportation, do not apBly. Call (703) 754-7893, Mondav-Fridav. 7-5om. GROUNDS CARE Gid Brown Hollow Hourly or flat rate person to maintain grounds. Your equipment or mine. Steady weekly work throughout the summer. Call Mr. Gardner at 540-987-9043. HOUSECLEANING 20 hours per week for small country inn. Insurance available. Reliable transportation & references required. Non-smoking environment. 540-987-8025 NURSES-PEDIATRIC Pediatric nurses with trach. experience needed for nights, evenings, and weekends in Front Royal and Winchester. Competitive Pay. 401 (k). Call Misty al Medical Innovations (540) 891-7091. Restaurant DISHWASHER THE ASHBY INN $8/HOUR (Exp. Nec.) 540-592-3900 Restaurant Chef Four & Twenty Blackbirds Flint Hill 540-675-1111 MR RESIDENTIAL COUSELOR II #7118-01 Full-time position at agency group home in Culpeper for developmentally disabled adults. Requires knowledge of behavioral programming & skill w/adult consumers w/mental retardation. Day, evening & weekend hrs. Assoc, degree in human services or equivalent exp. Hiring range: $19,324.5021,723. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 5/23/97, to: Human Resources RappahannockRapidan CSB 401 S. Main St. Culpeper, VA 22701 (540)825-3100 EEO/AA Minorities are encouraged to apply. Restaurant SOUS CHEF The Ashby Inn TOP PAY Benefits 540-592-3900 SECRETARY I #7119-01 Full time position in Culpeper supporting the Transt Division performing secretarial, reception, and dispatch duties. Knowledge of office procedures required. Ability to coordinate schedules and to interact with diverse individuals. Valid VA drivers license and good driving record required. Position subject to drug and alcohol testing. Hiring range: $6.81-$7.66/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 5/23/97 to: Human Resources RappahannockRapidan CSB 401 S. Main Street Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 EEO/AA VINEYARD Mature, articulate person wanted for winery tours, tastings & sales for FT weekends. Must be over 21. Knowledge of wine not necessary but an interest in wine and/or fine cuisine important. References required. Call: Linden Vineyards 540-364-1997 V EDITOR For weekly Northern Virginia community newspaper providing thorough coverage of neighborhood activities. Send resume and cover letter to: P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, Va. 20178 or fax to: (703) 771-0036 Attn: Editor NEWSPAPER CIRCULATION Newspaper Circulation - Newsstand Sales Director A county resident closely familiar with Fauquier towns and roads. Must be well organized to manage community newspaper delivery and newsstand sales. Circulation and computer data experience desirable, but love of this kind of work in Fauquier more important. Some lifting required. Second career opportunity. Apply at Jinniirltei'IlMiaaif 39 Culpeper Street • Warrenton, VA 20186 ■_Wo phono calls ploaso SECRETARY I #7113-01 Full-time position in Fauquier. Skilled secretary, receptionist, and knows WP5.1. Handle confidential data. Juggle priorities. Hiring range: $6.81 - $7.66/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 5/23/97, to: Human Resources RappahannockRapidan CSB 401 S. Main St. Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 EEO/AA TEACHERS Wanted: Teachers Certified for Special Education for 7 week summer youth employment training program. Experience working with at-risk youth preferred. Obtain application by calling 540-825-1251 or by writing to 155 W. Davis St., Culpeper, VA 22701. Funded by the job training partnership act, under the administration of the Culpeper County Department of Social Services. The Culpeper County Department of Social Services does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, handicap (as required by HEW regulation 504), race, color or national origin. Equal Opportunity Employer 93 Jobs Wanted PROFESSIONAL BARTENDER Available to tend your • wedding, reception, parties, etc. Excellent references. Call Ann at (703) 777-7015, leave message. SALES COORDINATOR Builder's Supply & Lumber, a leading supplier of building materials to the Northern Virginia builder market. Is seeking an Individual who Is organized and customer oriented. We have an entry level administrative sales coordinator position available. Knowledge of building materials and computer skills Is a plus. For further Information, please call Doug or Lorrle O S40-82S-0200 Mon.-Frl. 8:00am to 12:00pm Elkwood, Va. Smoke-Free Work Environment. EOE THE nw AT UmEWASMHGTOH Out of school or college for the summer and looking for a job? We have openings for FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPERS to clean our 12 guest rooms. If you like to clean, if you are detail oriented and if you take pride in your work, then we’d like to hear from you. We pay top wages and offer benefits. Please call Jan at 1-800-272-4466 to arrange an interview. 4: IE INN AT LTITLE WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA 22747 Airline OPEN HOUSE RECRUITMENT SESSION May 15 (Thursday) 10:00 am and 1:00 pm SHARP! Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA/United Express). a regional carrier for one of the world's largest and most successful airlines seeks motivsted individual for: ■* Customer Service Agents Ramp Agents • Operations Agents ■* Parts Clerks ■* Company Buyer • Data Entry Clerks Plus: m Automotive Mechanic • A&P Mechanics • Aircraft Dispatchers Positions located at Washington Dulles Airport. Applicants must have a flexible schedule, and possess a strong customer service work ethic. ACA offers a complete benefits pkg. including flight travel benefits. Interviews will be conducted at Dulles Airport Conference Room B lower level, across from baggage carousel #1. Motor route drivers needed. Must have own oehicIe.;||jj High earnings potential Applicants who can provide* their own substitutes preferred. Wednesday Afternoons W Apply at Jmtqnm ftmtZ'Bemtittut Circulation Department • 39 Culpeper! 347-4222 bring employers and kers r the CLASSIFIEDS get results! ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE Established Northern Virginia weekly newspaper seeks energetic, imaginative and experienced Display Advertising Representative for the Prince William territory. Excellent compensation plan with emphasis on sales, and good working conditions. If you have outside sales experience, send your resume with letter of introduction to: John T. Toler Vice President Fauquier Times-Democrat PO Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188-0631 Too Late to ^^CUMlfy_ Dog Obedience Classes Basic level begins Tuesday, 5-29, dogs 16 weeks and older, Amissville. 540-9372114. Four Mickey Thompson tires 39/18.50/15, almost new, perfect conditoin. $800 or trade for new 35’s. 304-725-5871. Rappahannock High Class 1987: 10 year reunion; For End of Summer- Anyone interested, call/ leave message. Denice Eidson Henman (540)349-4767 or write: 4353 Broadrun Church Road, New Baltimore, Virginia 20187. Too Late Employment Cleaning Help Wanted, 4 hours , 2 times a week Call 675-3625.

Learn To Propagate Herbs By DR. DIANE RELF Extension Environmental Horticulturist Herbs are easy to grow. Once established, they are virtually insect and disease free and have aromatic and culinary uses throughout the year. However, even among the most popular herbs, there are problems in obtaining the desired variety or starting the plants at home. Miny Must Start from Cuttings Or Divisions, Not Seeds Many of the most desirable herbs are best started from cuttings or divisions. Cuttings grow much faster than seed with some plants, such as rosemary, and may be the only option for _ getting the aromatic varieties of other plants. For example, French tarragon is the only variety that provides the aromatic oils that impart the anise-like flavor in prized recipes, but it does not set viable seed. If you've been disappointed in the plants you started from seed or even those purchased at the nursery, it’s because they were Russian tarragon, a sad cousin to the culinary herb. Most oregano varieties sold from seed also lack enough aromatic oils for culinary purposes so you must be very careful in your source or start from cuttings. English thyme is a female plant and only produces hybrids if grown from seed. Therefore, the characteristics would differ slightly depending on the source of pollen. A true English thyme would have to be started from cuttings. Herbs to grow from cuttings include lavender, oregano, peppermint, pineapple sage, rosemary, English thyme, lemon thyme, and tarragon. Chives, Tarragon, Oregano Among Those Best To Divide If you or a friend already have an established planting, dividing it is the fastest and most successful way of starting many perennial herb plants. Spring is generally the best time to divide herbs or other perennials. The older plant is dug, the soil shaken off, and the clump divided. Plants, such as chives, can simply be pulled apart. Woodruff, tansy, and tarragon need to be cut into sections. Others, such as the mints, oregano, and lady’s mantle, can be carefully separated into individual plants. Replant each new plant at approximately the same depth it was growing originally and water thoroughly. Herbs that grow from divisions include chives, tarragon, beebalm, catnip, horehound, oregano, peppermint, sweet Woodruff, lady’s mantle, and tansy. Visit National Garden To Learn More Those who would like to learn more about herbs, should plan a trip to the National Herb Garden at the National Arboretum. The herb garden includes the knot garden, the historic rose garden, and the specialty gardens, which include subsections covering dyes, culinary, medicinal, industrial, and other herb categories. The garden is partially funded by the American Herb Society. Dr. Diane Relfis an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. Joyce H. Wharton Receives Honor The United States Achievement Academy announced recently that Joyce Wharton has been named an All-American Collegiate Scholar. The USAA has established the All-American Collegiate Award Program to offer deserved recognition to superior students who excel in the academic disciplines. The AllAmerican Collegiate Scholars must earn a 3.3, or higher, grade point average. Only scholars selected by a school official or other qualified sponsor are accepted. These scholars are also eligible for other awards given by the USAA. These are awards few students can ever hope to attain. Mrs. Wharton who attends Lord Fairfax Community College was nominated for this national award by Dean George D. Edwards. Mrs. Wharton will appear in the All-American Collegiate Yearbook, Woodville Families Entertain Curtis Crawford and Katherine of Flint Hill, Ray Crawford, Charles Ray and Elizabeth of Sperryville and Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper were Mother’s Day dinner guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton, Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt visited Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Howard in Fairfax on Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vest, Ashley and Logan were host at a cook-out for • Mother’s Day. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest, Mrs. Vallie Butler, Norma Holt and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton. Mrs. Gladys Dulaney of Luray was a Saturday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz and attended the Loin’s Club auction. Mother’s Day dinner guests of the Daczewitz family ; were Greg Daczewitz of Fairfax, ; Derek Daczewitz of Blacksburg and ■ Mrs. Gladys Dulaney. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Johnson attended a Bike Festival Tour De Chesapeake in Matthews County on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hemp of Middlebrook were Mother’s Day ' guest of Rev. and Mrs. Starke Jones. SINK OR SWIM? It’s never too late to learn how to swim. Just call us and sign up for a Red Cross swimming class. + American Red Cross which is published nationally. “Recognizing and supporting our students is more important than ever before in America’s history. Certainly, winners of the All-American Collegiate Awards should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement,” said Dr. George Stevens, Executive Director of the United States Achievement Academy. The Academy selects AllAmerican Collegiate Scholars upon the exclusive recommendation by teachers, coaches, counselors, and other qualified sponsors. Once awarded, the students may be recognized by Crime Does, Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT the USAA for other honors. Mrs. Wharton is the wife of Albert Wharton. They reside in Sperryville with their two sons, Gary and Mark. She is the daughter of Mrs. Annie Huff of Flint Hill and the late Charles Huff. Mrs. Wharton has earned an Associate Degree in Art and Science and will be graduating with honors from Lord Fairfax on Thursday, May 15. She has been accepted to James Madison University and also Shenandoah University. WEDDING STATIONERY/ Come in (\ and see our beautiful collection of contemporary wedding stationery • Invitations • Napkins • Bridal Books • Accessories • Announcements Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, Virginia and we can help you plan your entire wedding. Eappafjannocfe Jteto* (703)675-3338 Real Estate Directory Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. John Wesley Mills and wife to Brian Fertig and wife, 25 acres, Jackson District. $256,500. Theodore C. Messier and wife to John P. Dingle, 6.37 acres, Jackson District. $65,000. Elinor Steward Gardiner, James Charles White, David Francis White and Josef Marshall Gardiner to Harry Allen Newlin and wife, 25 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Mary E. Walsh to Commonwealth of Virginia, .14 acre, .009 acre. Stonewall District. For Real Estate Advertising in 16 Newspapers in the Northern Virginia market, call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 PermaTreae PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Fauquier County For Over 30 Years (540)347-1173 Subscribe to the 1 Rappahannock Nows. Call 675-3338. 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 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. THEBUYER'S AGENCY accepts few select listings. They must not be overpriced but priced to sell at fair market, must be somewhat unique and appeal to discriminating buyers. For an inventory of available properties, please call us at H 540-675-1190fgj Butch Zindel, Broker SperryviUe Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office BOSTON AREA - 3.2-acre open & wooded lot on deeded right-ofway. ,$22,000 FRONTAGE ON BATTLE MTN. ROAD - 25.3 wooded acres, |trearr^ good building sites. WASHINGTON • Mt. Salem Avenue, immaculate 3-bedroom brick Cape Cod, nicely landscaped lot $162,000 MOSTLY OPEN - 20 plus acre tract, board fencing, road frontage, stream and nice view. $90,000. LISTINGS NEEDED - Homes, Farms, Acreage. Call Today! James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 m Just Reduced Beautiful 3 BR mountainside contemporary. Loft overlooking living room. 30+ acres, great view with southern exposure. $274,900. Owner says sell! Private country setting near Reva. 25 rolling pasture acres with panoramic views of the mountains. 3 BR, 3 BA, period farm house with screen porch, large country kitchen, wood floors. In-ground pool, large frame bam. $329,000. \ LITTLE WASHINGTON AREA: Grand mt. views from cozy 2 BR, 1 bath home with sun porch and view deck. Near Shen. Nat. Park at end of road. Cascading mt. streams, 25 acres ■ $165,000..Also, 10.5 acres wooded on Rush River, mt. views, $69,000 AMISSVILLE AREA: 18.5 acres on Rt. 211, exc. pond site in beaver territory, open and woods, $98,000.. Also, 5.3 wooded acres on Seven Ponds Rd. (Rt. 611). A good buy at $39,500...and 5.3 acres on Thornton River, high view knoll, $48,000 terms. RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER 26 acres with 1/3 mile frontage, open and woods, spring and stream, mt. views Tapps Ford Rd, $165,000 . Also, 4.1 acres in 2 lots by olde bridge, 400 ft. frontage, high knoll, $49,000, terms. FLINT HILL AREA: High up on Little Mu Iky Mt. with great mt. and valley views, road in, 5 acres, $40,000. I AM your most humble and obedient servant, ROGER BATCHELDER, PURVEYOR of fine properties, and some not so fine. 360 Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1776 540-937-1776 (res.) ItoTI \ Country living The Shade: Spectacular manor house circa 1780 with outbuildings and pond on 74 or more acres of rolling land. Large reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 8 fireplaces, frame with stone English style basement. Call for details. Log Residence: Once featured in national magazine. Handsome fireplaces, country kitchen, 25 acres, long creek frontage, guestnouse/studio. Cape on a Hilltop: Interesting home with excellent views, double porches, lovely master bedroom suite, sauna & hot tub, stone fireplace, 10 acres, small bam. Cape in the Woods: A VERY charming home, easy location, master bedroom suite, covered porch, stone fireplace, riding trails, large bam/shop, 13+ acres. A variety of land for country home and farming estate sites, mountain views, streams. From 6 acres to 166 acres. Call for full list. Mitzie Young 675-3555 Real Estate III 675-1373 m. Rick Kohlor 937-6146