Rappahannock News, May 21, 1997

#*C011 >th Year, No.21 12 Pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1997 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents * ¥ _ Photo Courtesy of John Bechtold rhe two trees which have been the scene of fatal accidents on Route 729 in the past 13 months. By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Two teenage girls lost their lives as the result of a wreck on Route 729 in Amissville last Wednesday night. The accident, which has saddened the whole county, killed Mary Beth Williams, 18, of Flint Hill, and Tori Leigh Smoot, 19, of Rixeyville, when Tori’s 1995 Toyota Camry slammed into a large walnut tree. Ms. Smoot was driving and Ms. Williams was a passenger in the front seat. According to Lucy Caldwell of the Virginia State Police, the girls were southbound on Route 729, .4 mile north of Rt. 618, when they topped the crest of a hill, lost control of the car, slid off the left side of the road and hit the tree. Despite the use of seat belts and airbags, the two didn’t survive. Ms. Caldwell said that Trooper C.A. Moore said that he felt they may have been in excess of safe speed when they crested the hill. Mary Beth was pronounced dead at Fauquier Hospital that night, and Tori was airlifted to Fairfax Hospital where she later died. Mary Beth was a senior at Rappahannock County High School and was due to graduate on June 7. A longtime resident of the county, Ms. Williams was involved in many extracurricular and volunteer activities and was highly respected by the community and fellow students. Tori, who died one day before her 20th birthday, graduated from Culpeper High School, The spot where the accident occurred is directly across the road from the scene of another fatal accident which took place on April 20, 1996, and in which Brandon Hudsonpillar, a 1991 RCHS graduate, died. That vehicle, carrying five people, hit a tree on the right side of the road. Two others involved in the accident were critically injured. Bob Moore, Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation, said that his records show that there have been six traffic accidents on Route 729 (in between U.S. 211 and Route 618 where last week’s accident occurred) in the last year, with three fatalities. Even one fatality is too many, said Mr. Moore. His department will be looking at the accident report, signage on the road, road conditions, and other factors to determine what can be done to make the road safer. Mr. Moore has been invited by the County Board of Supervisors to attend their June 2 meeting to discuss this subject. The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the courthouse in Washington. The traffic count for the stretch of road in question was 502 daily in 1992, said Mr. Moore. He estimates that that figure has not gone up more than 10 percent since then. Mary Beth Williams Chester Fannon, a landowner who has property which fronts on Route 729, had offered to give some of his land to the state when the new bridge was built following the flood in 1995. He offered the land so that the road could be made straighter, and spoke with a VDOT engineer (he did not know his name) when the bridge was being built. Because the land is in scenic easement, the engineer told Mr. See Wreck, Page A6 School Stats Improving This Year Nearly, lour out pf five Rappahannock County public school.sbcttv^ graders passed all of the Literacy Passport Test this year. Percentage Passing All Three Parts 79% Source: Rappahannock School Division Times Newspapers Graphic/John Bretschneider By JAN LAVALLEY ' Rappahannock News Staff Writer Preliminary reports from the Virginia Department of Education indicate that Rappahannock school students have made real progress in raising their Literacy Passport Test scores. a. \ ■ - Althgugh Rappahannock County’s students were performing significantly below the Virginia statewide average on several key measures of student achievement in the 1995-96 school year, the first half of the 1996-97 year figures for sixth graders show that out of 78 students 62 passed all three components of the LPT. That is 79.48 percent compared to a state average of 70 percent. Last year’s report showed less than half of the county’s sixth graders, 47 percent, passing all three components, far below the statewide average. That was down from 62 percent in the previous school year and 74 percent two years earlier. “This year we have definitely improved the scores,” See School, Page A8 At A Glance • 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, rescheduled from May 9. 4 • 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. v • May'30 - The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held at. . AMie. For Information call the ACS at 8250754. V • May 30 - From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., DARE Day activities at Rappahannock Elementary Sfhool. • May 30 and 31 - At 7:30 p.m., “Rumble in the Mountain — A Geological Fable of Conflict and Resolution,” an original dramatic presentation by RCHS students in the RCHS auditorium.. • June 2 - At 2 and 7 p.m„ the Board of Supervisors will hold the Public Hearing on the County Budget. 700 23050 Rappahannock Newt P.O. Box 59 Washington. V*. 22747 (5401675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (tax) Board Deals With Cuts By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer A total of $ 175,000 was shaved off the school budget at the May 13 meeting of the school board, as directed by the Board of Supervisors in their May 5 meeting. Dr. David Gangel, Superintendent of Schools, presented his proposed budget reductions to the school board and they were approved. The first items to go were $60,000 for RCHS roof replacement and $6,500 for RCHS roof consultant and work inspector (the Board of Supervisors had decided these should be cut and left the remaining $108,500 for Dr. Gangel and the school board members to decide on). The next largest item cut was $32,602.45 for three-day curriculum inservice, followed by $29,268.86 for two positions for remedial aides plus benefits, and $20,000 for special education professional services (OT/PT). Other cuts are in Extended Day Program: (Teachers, $2,080; Related FICA, $159.12; Bus Drivers $6,624; and Related FICA $506.74); Activity Bus, $1,625.45; Related FICA $124.35; Central Office Copier Lease, $6,144; RCHS guidance computer, $2000; RCHS library equipment, $4,415.03; and RCHS office of the principal equipment, $2,950. Board member Bryant Lee said he felt the Board of Supervisors was very gracious in the amount they did cut. “I think we can live with this the way it is right here.” Mr. Makela pointed out that the board had taken a very close look at the budget and it was a very difficult decision on their part. “It is a difficult situation for every one,” said Dr. Tole. Some remedial positions are being cut, he said. “Some people in our charge have more difficulties,” he added. Prior to the board meeting, members of the RCHS band, in uniform, played two selections for the board members. Dr. Gangel and those in attendance for the meeting. Mark Pace, who is coach of the junior varsity soccer team at RCHS and is involved in the Rappahannock Soccer League, spoke to the board about having a girls’ soccer team at the high school. He brought 11 girls who now play on coed teams but would much rather see an all-girls’ team. Coming up this fall, said Coach Pace, there will be 24 or more females who will support a girls’ team. Allison Lofton, who played on a girls’ team for three years before moving to Rappahannock, said that playing here against a boys’ team was really difficult. Other players also spoke up, mostly citing the differences between boys and girls physically, saying that lx>ys are stronger, rougher and have a lot more speed. Dr. Gangel recommended that the board take the idea of a girls’ soccer team under advisement, and board member Bryant Lee asked for a breakdown of costs. Besides cost, the logistics of transportation and the use of the soccer field would have to be looked at, said Dr. Gangel. RCES Principal Raye Tupper and English teacher Jon Heddleston gave a report on character virtues. Mrs. Tupper said that most of it is taught through literature at RCES and is included in daily activities as much as See Board, Page A8 The Potter's Touch Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan UValley Artist Noriko Hoge will have an exhibition of her pottery at the Middle Street Gallery in Washington, Va. beginning May 30. Her unique decorations are influenced by Japanese pottery designs such as this crane } . motif on a teapot. See story, page Bl. " f ^ • ; . * ' ... • • '■ •* •. .">';v\ -fV-^^^4 1 - . ..■■/ .. . - v. ' . .. -■V'/'.-v . ; - ?> ■;«**. »■ : v. .. :vr.. . *■ ,t_• . . i RLEP Encourages Villages To Plan; By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock Nm Staff Writer “A scenic county shall mean one in which preservation and enhancement of the natural and historic beauty and cultural value of the countryside shall be respected as being of foremost importance; and. one in which conditions for a * sustainable agricultural and tourism economy not be dependent upon traditionally defined growth patterns.” Rappahannock County Comprehensive Plan. *1 The Rappahannock League for *4 SCHLEP, Page At »'•

► ► * The following cases were heard in t6e Rappahannock General District Court on TUesday, May 13: £„ Senguttuvan Shanmugam, 71/55, $Jf8/29. | Jeffrey Allen Smoke, drive suspended/revoked, no registration in possesion, no valid inspection, no seat h*lt, continued to July 7. ■* Norma Jean Stringfellow, defective equipment, $30/29, seat belt violation, *5£ Richard Hawkes Taketa, defective equipment, $30/29. *' Carrie Ann Vickers, no operator’s license in possession, complied with law. ■b Jeffrey Lewis Walker, defective ej&ipment, $30/29. £ Gary Martin Wallace, defective equipment, $30/29, seat belt violation, 5*5. » Miguel Angel Leno, possess alcot£. $50/72. ■»' • The following cases were heard in tfi Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, May 20; 0 Lynn SulliVan, destruction private property, two cases of curse and abuse, continued to Sept. 9. Christopher James Rose, bond hearing, dismissed. 1 Cynthia Deneal, trespass, continued to June 2, 1998. ! Michael Sean Gilkey, grand larceny, reduced to petit larceny, six ijtonths/twenty days to serve, restitution $250, $59 cost, two cases of petit larceijy, one year jail suspended, $118 cost, j Meredith W. Shifflett, grand larceny, continued to July 15. i i William F. Bear, curse and abuse, destruction private property, assault and batter, continued to Sept. 9. James Lee Boggess, Jr., fail to comply/capias, continued to June 3. Stephen Andrew Blevins, reckless driving, 86/55, reduced to 74/55, $57 suspended, $29 cost. \ Jon Alan Howard, expired ctmnty sticker, $25/29. Richard Joel Joseph, no county sticker, $25/29. Barry Alan Sultanoflf, 68/55, dismissed. Virgilio Nunez, 75/55, dismissed. Kenneth Hix, 41/25, dismissed. Chun Geun Lee, 74/55, $57/29. Susan Jean Leffingwell, 74/55, $57/39. Charles Tompkins Matheson, 79/55, reduced to 74/55, $79/55. Christopher Warren Mayhugh, defective equipment, $30/29, no registration in possession, complied with law, no operator’s license in possession, no seat belt, $25. Henry Reginald McCall, 70/55, $45/39, no operator’s license in possession, $10/2. Ari-Anne McClary, 70/55, $45/39, no operator’s license in possession, $10/2. Dolores Olive Moore, reckless driving/accident, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to July 15, $29 cost. Kathleen L. O’,Donovan, reckless driving, 83/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, (when class completed reduced to improper driving), $25/29. Jeffrey Michael Ott, 70/55, $45/29, no seat belt, $25. Houngmany Phetthamone, reckless driving, 88/55, $125/39. Lisa Jo Hunt Rader, 75/55, $60/39. Victor William Raigner, Jr., reckless driving, 80/55, $100/39. Mohamad K. Rastegari, 70/55, $45/39, no registration in possession, $10/2. Barbara Lee Reid, fail to yield right of way, $50/29. Henry G. Savage, defective equipment, $57/39, no rental registration in possession, $10/2. Quinn Allen Savage, 74/55, $57/39. Kelly J. Scott-Samson, 70/55, $45/29. Gary Bums Sellers, no inspection, $25/29, seat belt violation, $25. Larry Gene Sines, overlength, $30/29. Lester Samuel Sisk, 74/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to July 15, $29 cost, no seat belt, $25. David K. Spink, 68/55, $39/39. Jeffrey Stanton, 73/55, $54/39. Effie Mae Thompson, 70/55, $45/39. Tinki Chan Tinfowehoo, 68/55, $39/29. Marlon Leon Vales, reckless driving/accident, dismissed. Jeffrey Alan Waite, 72/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to July 15, $29 cost. Christopher Morgan Wells, 70/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to July 15, $29 cost. John Rutherford Williams, expired registration plates, $30/39. Edward Fairfax Greco, 71/55, $48/29. Janine Ruth Meagher, violate restricted operator’s license, reduced to no operator’s license, $200/29, 20 days jail suspended, 40 hours community service, fail to appear, 2/4/97, 10 days jail suspended, $2 cost, 70/55, $45/2. Ellen Sue Nonberg, 74/55, $57/29. Richard J. Thiel, 74/55, $57/29. Mark Steven Allen, 73/55. $54/29. Shane J. Begtey, 67/55, $36/29. Whyla Kay Beman, 70/55, $45/29. Barbara Jean Brown, 69/55, $42/29. Lakhvir Singh Chahil, 70/55, $45/29. John Wayne Childrey, Jr., uninspected vehicle, $25/39, expired Va. registration, $25/2. Samuel Devereux Coffin, 73/55, $54/39, no registration in possession, $10/2. Sergio David Cruz-Torres, driving under influence, $400/300 suspended, operator’s licenses suspended one year, 30 days jail suspended, sent to ASAP, $59 cost, 68/55, $39/29. Cora Jane Drake, 68/55, $39/29. Bruno Duhamel, 74/55, $57/29. Christopher Csrter Dunn, reckless driving, 81/55, $81/29. Hubert M. Faircloth, Jr., 69/55, $42/29. Norman Wade Ferguson, 70/55, $45/29. Michael Ray Gill, no operator’s license, $25/2. Melissa Lynne Gormours, reckless driving, 79/55, $79/29, no operator’s license, complied with law, seat belt violation, $25, child safety violation, $50. County Emergency Log ] The following fire and rescue calls j/ere routed through the dispatch center during this past week: i May 13: 5:33 p.m., injury from a tall. U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD. [ May 14: 7:48 a.m., sickcall, Route ^26, Castleton, Castleton VFD and jlperryville VFD; 7:26 p.m., public service. Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD; 9:48 p.m., auto iccident. Route 729, Castleton, ^missville VFD. | May 15: 5:45 p.m., difficult breathing, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; 10:25 p.m., difficult I I breathing, Route 621, Washington, Washington VFD. May 17: 9:25 p.m., chest pains. Route 643, Amissville, Amissville VFD. May 18: 1:16 p.m., possible stroke. Route 614, Washington, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 7:10 p.m., overdose, Route 602, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office during this past week: May 12: info, gen., Route 1103, Washington; illegal dumping. Route 600, Sperryville; animal featurecrlhis wee TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) Serving many denominations, one of America's most watched religious shows provides a variety of original programs, including Nashville gospel concerts, health and fitness, talk, children's features and services from some of America's largest churches. brought to you by SATELLITE TV AT ITS IEST "Changing the way you'll watch television" (800) 635 - 1050 or locally 636 - 1068 Yes! Please enter my newsubscription to Kappafjannocfe Jietos Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock.$ 19.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S.$24.00/yr. NAME_ ADDRESS___ CITY-1_STATE_ZIP_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. 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Route 637, Flint Hill; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville. May 14: traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; info, gen.. Route 642, Viewtown; larceny/from yards, U.S. 211, Amissville; conservation/animals, Route 622, Washington; conservatipn/animals. Route 662, Huntly; stray dog, Route 663, Flint Hill; assist Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office, U.s. 211, Amissville; stray livestock/horses, Route 608, Sperryville; all other larceny. Route 622, Woodville; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; conservation/environment, Route 611, Amissville; conservation/environ ment. Town of Culpeper; traffic accident, Route 671, Sperryville; info, gen., unknown; public service. Route 622, Washington; stray dog. Route 669, Amissville; info, gen.. Route 729, Flint Hill; public service, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; citizen request assist, U.S. 211, Sperryville; fatal traffic accident. Route 729, Castleton. May 15: conservation/animals. Route 641, Flint Hill; suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Massie’s Comer; open door/window, U.s. 211, Washington; damage property/business. Route 231, Sperryville; conservation/environment, Route 677, Flint Hill; info, gen.. Route 729, Castleton; extra patrol/welfare check. Route 729, Castleton; public service. Route 642, Viewtown. May 16: funeral escort. Town of Washington; walk through/security check. Route 621, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Amissville; conservation/environment, U.S. 211, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Washington; conservation/environ Brighten Your Garden avings All One-Gallon Perennials 50* off Each (5 or more) $loo off JL Each (10 or more) Offer Expires 5/28/97. 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Streams around town have been tested for pollutants, but the company said there was only a slightly elevated rate of fecal coliform found, and it could not be determined if that was from overflow or animals. They said it posed no serious environmental pollution in the streamwater ditches, where the water was tested. Also, a study was done on the Rush River and it was fine. Though Council members pushed for answers to exactly where failing systems are in town, the men from Resource said that it was difficult to tell from the records from the Health Department. Charles Tompkins, who is head of the waste water committee, said that ment, Route 611, Amissville; civil problem, Town of Washington; stray livestock/horses. Route 634, Huntly; stranded motorist, U.S. 211, Amissville; noise disturbance, U.S. 211, Sperry ville. May 17: info, gen.. Route 626, Castleton; driving under influence, U.S. 211, Amissville; animal control free text. Route 626, Castleton; stray dog. Route 647, Flint Hill; conservation/environment, Route 662, Huntly; civil problem, Culpeper County; stranded motorist, U.S. 522, Huntly; info, gen.. Route 613, Amissville; conservation/animals, Route 628, Flint Hill; traffic accident. Route 640, Amissville. May 18: animal eontrol/free text, U.S. 211, Amissville; info, gen., U.S. 211, Washington; civil problem, Route 642, Amissville; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 522, Woodville; assist Virginia State Police, U.s. 211, Amissville; stranded motorist. Route 626, Washington; info, gen.. Route 602, Sperryville; citizen request assist, * Route 1001, Sperryville; suspicious incident, U.S. 211, Washington. BREEDEN’S PLANT HOUSE Flower & Vegetable Bedding Plants 6-pack • Perennials • Hanging Baskets • House Plants • Herbs • Geraniums • Miniature Roses NEWSHIPMENTOF ROSES HAS ARRIVED!!! Directions: From Sperryville, take Rt. 231 south 12 miles, turn left on 642, go 1.5 miles. 540-923-4381 he felt people in town should be interviewed to find out where the problems are, or the state could come in and ‘ perk every lot in town. Ray Gooch said he felt that it was • more important for the town to look at their long term problems. Mr. " Tompkins said he would like to see the town control their own destiny, and Town Attorney Frank Reynolds sug- -* gested that the town decide where to go from here because there will be more septic failures in the future. Mr. Tompkins reminded everyone that there is not a crisis now. “I want the community to think about this and talk about it. It is a planning thing,” he stressed. Mr. Gooch added that Mr. " Tompkins wanted to get the community involved, as does the Town Futures Committee, which Mr. Gooch heads. “We are at a crossroads,” he said, and everyone in the town will be affected 1 ■ by what the committees do. “Get involved early rather than late and have an impact,” he told the large crowd which attended the meeting. Though he said he was not push- - ing for a sewer, the subject is some- = thing that will have to be addressed, .7 said Mr. Tompkins. Mayor Stewart Willis said that he would like to find - out what options are available. The entire report prepared by , Resource Int. is available at the Town Hall. In other business, the quandary about possibly displaying Robin, > Purnell’s paintings in the Town Hall has been solved. Mrs. Diana Bird *•; informed the council that the paintings , •• will hang in the county library. > A town meeting will be held on May 28 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the possible expansion of town boundaries. All property owners of the pos- :•> sible expanded area have been sent •. notices to attend the meeting. > A public hearing was held on the town budget. Dean Morehouse and Brad Fisher, former mayor and trea- •.> surer of the town, respectively, dis-.' cussed the three phases of the water system. They said the third phase of-;-, the system, storage, has been approved and only funding is needed, which-’ should total from $200,000 to*i $300,000. Council member Peter Skowronski said he felt that payroll should be split, * up between the water works and the . < town budgets, so they would know , exactly what the water system costs. < Definition changes to the town’s ordinances, prepared by the town . Planning Commission, were recom- , mended by Susan Parrish, Chairman of the Planning Commission. She said that, the process of working on the defini- ’, tions was secondary only to the street -, light issue. A Resolution of Council in - Memory of Charles J. Eldred was , passed unanimously and is published elsewhere in this newspaper. Mr. Eldred, • passed away earlier this month. t, Mr. Morehouse mentioned how Mr. , Eldred had overcome so many obstacles. with the power company when doing the town’s lighting system. He pur - chased a light from Mr. Eldred’s shop, Washington House of Reproductions, and said he will have it installed in the** parking lot by the Town Hall. •’ jntry Rock /s playing at Copper Bit :4th, 9 am to 1 p.m. 4 A RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL IN MEMORY OF CHARLES J. ELDRED WHEREAS, Charles J. ("Charlie") Eldred by his life and actions as a resident of the Town of Washington showed his love for the Town and his commitment to preserving and protecting its architectural heritage and ensuring the vitality and integrity of its government; and WHEREAS, Charlie served as a diligent and effective member of two appointed boards of the Town of Washington, on the Board of Zoning Appeals, from the date of its formation until 1995, when he was appointed to the Architectural Review Board, on which he served until his death, and was a faithful and vigilant attendee of the monthly meetings of the Town Council, where his incisive and plain-spoken, though almost never brief, comments contributed a citizen's voice of reason to the proceedings; and WHEREAS, Charlie twice ran as a candidate in the general election for the Council of the Town of Washington, and, but for the toss of a coin - after he tied in the number of votes received for a seat on the Council - would have served the Town as a member of the Council for its 1994-1998 Term; and WHEREAS, Charlie left the Town of Washington a legacy to be shared and appreciated by this and future generations of Town residents, businesspersons, and visitors by applying his special personal expertise, singular devotion and fortitude to the six-year project for the planning, design and installation of the new street lighting system for the town, employing an historically accurate fixture replicating one of the first electric streetlights in the Town and manufactured by the craftsmen of that original fixture, facing down the opposition of the utility company providing electric service to the Town and establishing a standard already copied by other small communities in Virginia and West Virginia; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that Charles J. Eldred shall be and hereby is named, posthumously, as an Honorary Member of the Council of the Town of Washington for the remainder of its 1994-1998 Term; and be it further RESOLVED, that the new street lighting system for the Town of Washington shall be dedicated as a living memorial to Charles J. Eldred and shall henceforth be designated as the Charles J. Eldred Streetlights of the Town of Washington. Done by the Council of the Town of Washington, meeting on this 14th day of May, 1997. Peter C. Skowronski, Clerk James Stewart Willis, Mayor S TS ' fc s V • u b b fa b b ♦ i

Weaver Celebrates 100th Birthday By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer What must it be like to have lived for a century? In the last 100 years this country has drastically changed and although it has changed less than other places, Rappahannock County has seen its share of change too. William Cad Weaver of Amissville remembers it all, because today, May 21, he is 100 years old. Bom May 21, 1897, to William Jacob Weaver and Alice Defontaine Amiss Weaver, he reminisced about how Amissville got its name. It seems there were two principal families in what is now Amissville, the Bayse and Amiss families. They wanted to put a Post Office in and so the area had to be named. Both families wanted the area named for them so they put it to a vote. As luck would have it, there was one more Amiss than Bayse, and since 1810 it has been Amissville. Mr. Weaver had one brother and one sister, but himself had 13 children, nine girls and four boys. He married Blanche Simms of Spotslyvania. Their girls all came first he said and then they finally got some boys. This past weekend his children and their families gathered at Mr. Weaver’s home in Amissville to celebrate his birthday with him.“They really surprised me,” he said. “They had tables put together to make a 16 foot long The Gold Swamp Warbler I am ready to state emphatically that the Prothonotary Warbler is the most beautiful bird I have ever seen. With a head and breast best described as golden-orange, set off by a bluish gray back and wings, this 5 1/2 inch bird seems to glow as if sunlight has been caught and held by its feathers. Since the Prothonotary Warbler is a bird of swamps, ponds bordered by stumps, creek bottom lands and river edges, its plumage is often seen against a gloomy, water-logged background in dense shade. I know this bird nests within the geographic boundaries of readers of this column but, except for the C & O Canal, near Seneca, Md. I cannot say for sure where one may be seen. Along the canal the Prothonotary Warbler nests in old woodpecker holes in tree stumps standing in shallow water. I hope readers who know of this bird’s nesting will let me know; I have long wanted to photograph this warbler and at least attempt to capture its beauty on film. A walk along the tow path at Seneca is likely to be rewarded by first hearing the song, a loud, emphatic tweet-tweet-tweet ascending in vplume. Then, focusing on the source of the sound, one may see the brilliant male fly to a tree in the water and throw back his head to give impulse to his vigorous song. There are many farm ponds in the upper Virginia Piedmont that have stumps growing in or near the water. Beavers have been busy creating small lakes where, in many cases, they are not wanted. Some of these have surely been discovered by a male Prothonotary Warbler that declares his territorial rights by constant singing. The female, only slightly less brilliant in plumage than the male, is then drawn to select a cavity and fill it with moss, dry leaves and rootlets to form a nest. Of all the colorful warblers nesting in Virginia, and, indeed the Eastern United States, the Prothonotary is the only one to nest in a tree cavity — an abandoned woodpecker excavation, rotted out cavity in a stump or knot hole in a tree. I have read that in some areas this bright bird has been known to use man-made nest boxes where they are placed near water. In one instance one built a nest in a goard dipper hanging on a cabin porch. Prothontary seems a ponderous name to hang on such a small and 3 HISTORIC If you have never been to Sperryville, come this weekend! ~ Special Sales ~ May 24-26 We offer many specialty shops, antiques Stores, galleries, restaurants, arts & crafts ofdU levels, B&Bs i, maty other attractions. K , Sperryville invites you to ^ visit and enjoy! ^ Make sbhe to nor «> ot* NEW BRC US. 2] 1 and Rt 522 Historic Spenyvine, VA 3 «***?« * *X* *i*i All Things Wild And Wonderful By John Trott The Virginia Naturalist intensely colored bird. I am not the only one to question its rightness. In 1937, one Ornithologist wrote: “What a name to saddle on the Golden Swamp-bird! Wrongly compounded..., wrongly spelled, wrongly pronounced! ... Protonotarius is the title of papal officials whose robes are bright yellow.” The name has come down to us through ornithological history with an ‘h’ where it does not belong and pronounced with an accent on the second syllable when it should be on the third. The writer of the above quote ends with, “Here, certainiy, is a bothersome name fit only to be eschewed.” It has not been ‘eschewed’ and hangs on. I prefer ‘golden swamp warbler.’ My first sight of a Prothonotary Warbler was near Southport, N.C. I was with one destined to become the world’s foremost authority on bird feathers and bones, Roxie Layboume, now of the Smithsonian. I was fourteen years old and Roxie, my mentor then and great friend now, was paddling our canoe through the knees of cypress trees in a swamp only dimly lit by sun filtered through dense foliage of the great trees. Suddenly a bird, like a flash of sunlight, darted over the brown water and, for a heart-stopping moment, perched on a cypress stump not five feet from me. The bird threw back his head and cast his loud notes into the air. To this day, that memory flows through the years and is as bright and intense as when it happened. Since that summer, I have seen the golden swamp warbjer along the turgid waters of the Yadkin River in central North Carolina near my home. There it sang from the leafless branches of a drowned tree standing in the water. When Lee Trott and I lived in McLean, Virginia, we made an annual spring pilgrimage to hear, then see, this bright bird along the tow path at Seneca, Maryland. During my years at the Madeira School near McLean, a Prothonotary Warbler chose to nest in a bluebird box I had placed on a pole in the shallows of Black Pond, a small lake near the Potomac. That seemed a special gift. The woods and fields of the upper Virginia Piedmont climb and dip through a variety of altitude; this results in splendid diversity of plant life. This diversity results in many species of birds for each species has its preference for the habitat which altitude and plants determine. Surely a pair of golden swamp warblers has taken up residence along some stream or at the edge of some pond created by beavers. WA Planning Benefit Dance All are invited to a public benefit dance featuring the fabulous “Riverbottom Band” and sponsored by Piedmont Area Chapter No. 752, Vietnam Veterans of America on Saturday, June 14 at American Legion Post 157 in Madison, at Main Street and Thrift Road. The dance will be from 8 p.m. until midnite. Admission is $8 per person. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Seating is limited! First come first served. I The family of Mary Beth Williams wishes to thank the wonderful, caring people of Rappahannock County for their lovfe and . thoughtfulness during our time of grief. ■ Mary Beth loved all of you. Sincerely, * Bonnie, Tommy and Gregory Williams WHISPERING PINES ADULT CARE FACILITY W\&j ^ vrv\V>eJ\ja\\e^ \ oC&ve° cvd°®^ N Our LPA/'s, and staff can v>u«uaO&" Specializing in Residential, Regular Assisted, Intensive Assisted and a special Alzheimer Wing. Staffed by experienced professionals committed to providing a safe, secure, nurturing, homelike environment. S^e meet your needs at about half the cost of conventional Nursing Home care. Whispering Pines 200 Leaksville Road Luray, Virginia 22835 (540) 743-CARE (2273) Fax (540) 743-2274 table and we all sat down together. Some of the children I hadn’t seen in years.” Mr. Weaver said he has been a jackof-all-trades. “I’ve done a little of everything, that’s for sure.” He began when he was a boy working on area farms. He shod horses for a while and was also a carpenter. He remembers working for Charles Breeden driving the caterpillar up the mountain and pulling logs out to take down to the saw mill. “I believe the county was better years back,” he said. “Things were cheaper and people were nicer it seems to me.” He said the worst thing that ever happened here, as far as he’s concerned, was when they turned the old quarry in Amissville into a dump. “It was a real problem here for people. The smoke would choke you and they couldn’t get the fires out because it was so deep. They even threw dead animals in there,” he said. He feels the best thing that happened here was when the county decided to do away with the dump there. Even at 100, Mr. Weaver relishes his independence. “I’ve been living by myself now for the last 20 years,” he said. “I do my own mowing, laundry and cooking. I cant’ see to good anymore but I still do what I want.” Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan LaValley William Carl Weaver Sr., of Amissville, is celebrating his 100th birthday today, May 21. New Ambulance Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Sperryville Rescue Squad members Carl Menefee, Matt Payne and Debbie ' Fantaci are pictured with the Squad’s new ambulance. 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--mappatjannocb jgetosEstablished 1877 ®An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ; ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher i Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager l Jan LaValley, Managing Editor Ann Brown, Wanda Snead, Account Executives T 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 li $24 a year elsewhere in the United States ’ $ Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents T older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) . - -4. ♦ 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 L Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations ^ "ir | WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1997 What To Do With Rt. 729 ; With all the recent press surrounding Route 28 in Fauquier, 17 fatalities since 1992, much has been made of dangerous roadways upon which we travel daily. Route 729 in Rappahannock and Culpeper counties is just such a road. Over the years numerous accidents and fatalities have occurred along its 21 mile stretch from Route 211 to Route 229. Last week it claimed two more lives., one from Rappahannock, one from Culpeper. ; Law enforcement officials in this county believe it’s up to residents to “police themselves” and slow down on the road, to develop a! healthy respect for its myriad twists and turns. ! Many residents point fingers at the Virginia Department of Transportation for not doing more to make the road safer. Especially at the site of last week’s tragedy where the bridge was replaced two years ago. They have speculated that if VDOT had taken more time and done a little rerouting then, those two young people might still bb here. Maybe, maybe not. And, VDOT was under pressure to get the road reopened quickly. The tree which in effect killed Mary Beth Williams and Tori Leigh Smoot has since been removed by concerned citizens of the county. It remains to be seen if the tree on the opposite side of the road from which the latest accident occurred will also be removed. Last year it also took a life. ; Culpeper County has had its share of fatalities too. ; While most of the fault lies with the individuals for either exceeding the speed limit or not paying sufficient attention there may be more which can be done to make the road safer. VDOT is concerned enough that Resident Engineer Bob Moore Will be at the June 2 meeting of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors to discuss the issue with county residents. ; If you have suggestions or ideas about improving Rt. 729 it would be an opportune time to express them. • Until then, slow down or take another road. We must learn from the mistakes of the past or be doomed to repeat them. If you must travel Rt. 729, remember those that went before you. If they could, they’d tell you to be careful. Letters to the Editor New Bridge A Mistake To the Editor: Why did the Highway Departmen make a terrible mistake when recon structing the new bridge on 729 When the old wooden bridge wa washed away not too long ago by th flood, it was replaced by a new con crete bridge. Why were adjustment not made at that time to relocate tb new bridge down the stream some t< . line up with and build up the big dro| in the road? As you come down 72' from Ben Venue there is a big drop ii the road and it bears to the left jus before the bridge which is on a curve NAfter spending all that money on ; new bridge, it was a good time t( make a change for safety reasons They should have lined the new bridgi up with the road and fill in the bij drop. If this had been done, it woult 1 have saved the live of three younj people recently. In my opinion, what happened tc cause these accidents is that when yot come down 729 from Ben Venue, yot just come to this sharp drop over tht hill which bears to the left just before the bridge. This is on a bend in tht road and when you try to slow dowr you then lose control of your vehicle. This is the most dangerous ai night. Now, who will be next and whai can be done to prevent anothei tragedy? Ask the Highwa) Department. Maybe there should be e sign put up: STOP — LOOK — LISTEN. RAY CANNON Castletor Editor’s Note: Bob Moore, VDOT resident engineer, will be at the Board of Supervisors meeting on June 2 at 2 p.m. to discuss Route 729. Let's Stick To Local News To the Editor: The May 14 edition of The Rappahannock News had five news stories on the front page. Three of the five stories were taken from the Fauquier Times-Democrat of the same date. The three Times-Democrat stories (headlined: Miller Discusses Mission of PEC, Candidates All Attend GOP Event, and Voters Survey Environment) were written by employees of the Arundel newspaper chain, not by staff members of The Rappahannock News. These borrowed Arundel-chain stories occupied the most prominent positions on the front page of our local paper, though they were not local news and were not produced by the staff of Rappahannock’s newspaper. I subscribe to The Rappahannock News to get news about Rappahannock County, written by news people in Rappahannock County. I understand that our local newspaper is owned by the Arundel chain and that occasionally there is a story produced by other papers in the chain that is worth printing in The Rappahannock News. But when threefifths of. the front page of our local paper is dominated by news picked up from the corporate computers, we are losing the journalistic heart of The Rappahannock News — which is news by, for and about Rappahannock County people. I also subscribe to The Fauquier PEC' PRESERVING THE PIEDMONT jtaiTuc S5,6IFT WE CAN Glre FUTURE GENERATIONS IN I -v~i, PIE?M0NT AREA is THE LAND CONTINUING T6 lookr^I MUCH AS IT is TODAY T*-1 ITS SO BEAUTIFUL. AND PEACEFUL PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Times-Democrat, which I usually read after reading The Rappahannock News. Last week, I felt a strong sense of deja vu when reading the Times-Democrat, because I had already read much of it in The Rappahannock News. Clearly, 1 don't need to subscribe to both these 1 papers if they are going to become mir‘ ror images of each other. The people of Rappahannock ' county need and deserve a newspaper " of their own. Local news is the only ’ journalistic reason for the existence of ' The Rappahannock News. I hope the editors of our local newspaper, and ' their corporate overseers in Warrenton ’ or Leesburg or wherever, will bear that in mind in the future. The people of this 1 county depend on The Rappahannock 1 News and will be very poorly served if it becomes merely the weak link in a 1 corporate newspaper chain. ’ JAMES P. GANNON Castleton ! The Real Tax Culprit To the Editor: With all the hoopla over the school budget and impending tax increase, it is of concern to see that many people seem to have missed the point, the point being that the State of Virginia has mandated changes in the public school curriculum in the form of “Standards of Learning” and “Standards of Accreditation.” At the same time, the State has cut funding for the schools. This has created consternation throughout Virginia, as every county looks for ways to cope with the required changes which just happen to cost money. Requiring curriculum changes and forcing the counties to shoulder a larger share than before, the State of Virginia has created a double whammy effect on school budgets throughout the state. The sad part about this is that a handful of people would prefer to tear down rather than build up the public school system. They are using the budget increase as a tool to denigrate administrators and School Board members who have worked hard to solve a problem created at the state level. This budget increase is not the fault of the school administration. If you are not happy about it, call or write the Governor and your state representative and ask them to restore school funding! RICK KOHLER Amissville Their Music Was Heavenly To the Editor: If you have ever wondered what kind of music a Heavenly Choir would make you could have fulfilled that experience at The Theatre on the 4th of May. Those of us who were privileged to be among the audience to hear The Montpelier Singers celebrating “The Month of May” were grateful to RAAC for sponsoring one of the most memorable musical events in many years. The very talented director, Wallace Homady, announced that it was their initial performance “On The Road.” Hard to believe. The varied program was flawlessly presented. The thirteen singers and the director included musicians from five neighboring counties, including two from Rappahannock. The well balanced program included something to delight anyone, from 16th century folk songs, madrigals, gregorian, gospel and even The Beatties. A stirring arrangement of Battle Hymn of the Republic made you proud to be an American and the encore rendition of Shenandoah made you glad you lived in Virginia. If you ever hear of the opportunity to experience The Montpelier Singers, and you love good music, don’t miss them. Next time they come to our community we’ll know, in advance, how wonderful they are. BOB SCOTT Castleton Lions Salute Law Officers To the Editor: “The Rappahannock County Lions Club salutes the service and dedication of our law enforcement professionals. May is Law Enforcement Month in Virginia. This is a special time to reflect on the tremendous service, dedication, and sacrifice our law enforcement professionals perform on the behalf of all others. We are particularly mindful at this time of those who have become injured or deceased in the performance of duty. To these great citizens and their families we extend our sincere gratitude and our deepest sympathy. To all who are involved in the enforcement of our laws: thank you and may God bless you.” JEFF LIGHT Woodville Demanding Equal Justice To the Editor: On April 14, my daughter had the misfortune of having to be in Washington, Va., to deliver tax papers to a client of mine on Gay Street. Not knowing where Gay Street was, she ran past it and had to turn around and come back. While looking for Gay Street, she rolled past a stop sign that she did not see. One of Rappahannock’s many deputies was looking for someone to give a summons gave her a ticket for failing to stop at a stop sign. She was required to pay $29 in court cost for the privilege of sitting in court two hours, given 6 months probation to have no offenses and required to take a driver improvement course. The week before she was charged, I read in the Rappahannock News where I a Rappahannock resident failed to stop at a stop sign, was not wearing a seat belt, ran into another vehicle causing $5,000 in damage and injured two people. The paper stated that no charges were filed. Is there a difference in stop signs? My father said that this was Rappahannock at its best. It is not what you do but who does it in this small county. ! , Q. EARL YANCEY Front Royal No Shift in Tax Base Needed To the Editor: The conclusion of the Editorial inthe May 7th issue of the Rappahannock News is that the county should seek, revenue sources other than from ReaJ, Estate. One must be extremely cautiou^, about that and remember that we pay for what we get. Land is our greatest asset — am} scenic beauty, uncontaminated land,,, views, horizons, and a peaceful rural way of life. Any source of revenue, other than that based on the land’s productivity itself brings what we’ve seen, increasingly in our neighboring counties: industry, increasing big business-, es, population, roads and mass housing. Residents here of all walks of life^. repeat that the above named assets are , why they chose to live and to stay here., Rappahannockian’s appreciate thi$ quality of life. , If we had industries such as our, neighbors have — we too could, “enjoy” contaminated streams, polluted air, over-crowded schools, new trans-* portation corridors, broadened bridges, ' vibrating noisy trucks in ever increasing numbers, a higher crime rate all “advantages” that come with shifting the tax base from Real Estate. WILLIAM YOUNG, Washington | LETTERS TO THEED1TOR| The Rappahannock News welcomes letters to the editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of public issues WRITE: Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 FAX the Editor: (540) 675-3088 To be considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks will not be published. Long letters from those with special authority on current issues may be treated as a guest column (with your photo requested). If possible type your letter double-spaced using upper and lower case. Due to volume, letters cannot be acknowledged. Letters must be received by noon on Monday to be considered for publication. The Time Machine From the Rappahannock News back 30 Years Ago Thursday, May 18, 1967 Ralph H. De Rubbo, President of Rochester Ropes, Inc., presented John D. Phillips, Administrator of Culpeper Memorial Hospital with a check for $4,000. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie M. Burke of Woodville celebrated their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Saturday when they were honored with open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at their home. Plans for a summer preschool program and correctional reading program, grades 1-7, were announced today by Director of Instruction, Robert G. Leonard, Jr. William C. Vernam, Forester with the Virginia Division of Fostery, reports that two Rappahannock County boys have been selected by the State Forester to attend the 1967 Forestry Camp at Holiday Lake on the Buckingham Appomattox State Forest from June 26 to July 1, 1967. 25 Years Ago Thursday, May 18, 1972 Members of the 1972 graduating class of Rappahannock County High School who were cited for academic excellence are Bill Kilby and Deborah Barron, Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively, and Rick Gore and Dabney Eastham equally qualified for third place. Even the Metropolitan papers have noticed that a large number of citizens in this general area aren’t overjoyed by the prospect of giant powerlines being stretched through their country-side — Xo serve the air conditions, electric toothbrushes, all electric suburbs of the eastern seaboard corridor. The Shenandoah Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold a councilwide Camporee May 19-21 at the Rockland Farm between Winchester and Front Royal off Route 522. Rappahannock County Elementary School has met fully the accreditation standards for elementary schools for the 1971-72 school session. 10 Years Ago Thursday, May 2.1, 1987 With everyone in town partici- * pating in the preparations' for Sperry ville’s Spring' Festival, and everyone including the - weather-man — at least the long-rang' forecaster — cooperating, a beautiful" weekend seems assured to celebrate'spring in the Blue Ridge Mountains. ' William C. Chase Jr., Chairman of the Culpeper County Board of' Supervisors, was nominated Saturday' as the Democratic candidate for thtf26th District state senatorial seat. Last week, the supervisors cut $213*" 253 — or the equivalent of about nine* cents on the real estate tax rate — from, the school budget proposed for 1987-88.. From the unspoiled beaches of False Cape, to a bluff overlooking the- • Potomac at Westmoreland, to the mildhigh Appalachian mountain peaks inGrayson Highlands, Virginia’s State" Parks are truly the common wealth of all its residents.

- Headwaters: Building Public Support for Our Schools Big things begin with small starts. Symphonies begin with a single note. Giant oaks begin with a little acorn. Mighty rivers start with a trickle on a hillside. Here in Rappahannock County, a few citizens have come together to take the first step toward what we hope will become a public movement that could hold enormous benefit for our children and grandchildren. This small group has formed an organization dedicated to excellence in public education, with the ambitious goal of making Rappahannock County’s public schools the very best in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For a tiny, rural county like Rappahannock to aspire to such educational greatness may seem like a foolish dream. But it is not impossible, and lofty achievement arises only from ambitious aims. Besides, Rappahannock County’s very smallness is in some sense an advantage, for its makes our problems more manageable and makes it easier to unite the entire community behind a worthy public goal. The new organization is Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation. Established in January, after more than a year of planning and research by a steering committee of local volunteers, the foundation has been formed to provide independent, private, community support to our public schools. The foundation will be a non-profit, non-partisan, tax-exempt organization thUt id independent of the public school administration, but will strive to build a long-lasting partnership with county schools. The foundation’s stated purpose is “fo foster educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit and resources of the whole community to benefit all students.” Simply put, we HHecufusaters RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC want to generate public support that will produce better schools for all of Rappahannock’s children. Though the formal, legal name of the organization is Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, we have chosen to use Headwaters as our working name. We think that name is especially apt, both geographically and symbolically, for such an organization in Rappahannock County. Rappahannock is a county of headwaters, those little streams that arise in the mountains and become the source of the great rivers flowing to the sea. In the same way, Headwaters aims to be a spring from which will flow a stream of support, encouragement and interest that will produce a tide of achievement among our children in years to come. It is important for the community to understand what Headwaters is, and what it is not. It is an independent organization of citizens sincerely interested in enhancing the quality of our public schools by generating stronger public support for them. The foundations not an instrument of the school board or the county’s public school administration. It is entirely independent of the county’s public school system, and will be governed by a 15-person board of directors made up of a cross-section of Rappahannock County citizens. One representative of the county school system will serve as a non-voting board member, functioning as a liaison between the school administration and the foundation. What we are starting here is not unique. Over the past decade or so, more than 14,000 public education foundations have sprung up across the country, all driven by the desire to renew a community’s interest in its public schools. While many of these foundations around the country have been instigated by public school administrators, ours is truly a grassroots development begun by interested citizens and independent of the school system. Of course, our goal will be a true partnership with the Rappahannock County public school system, in the interest of all the children. The reason that such private foundations are growing around the nation is no mystery. Since the early 1980s, Federal and state governments have put public schools in a bind by mandating costly new requirements and standards, combined with increasing oversight and scrutiny while squeezing financial support in response to a tax-weary public. The schools, in short, are asked to do more and more with less and less. Like other local education foundations, Headwaters will aim to provide limited and specifically targeted finan ;**# Dominion Politics m * Suppose a proposition worded like tigs were on the Virginia ballot this fall: * “If there are surplus tax revenues at the end of the year, I want them (check op$'* ? ' f * —Returned to taxpayers - —Spent by government as it sees fit Z Does anyone seriously doubt what tifc outcome would be? Virginians, historically in favor of limited government spending, would ask for a tax rebate. * Prospective Republican gubernatorial nominee Jim Gilmore’s plan to eliminate the personal property tax on vehicles less than $20,000 has to be s<Jld in that manner. Otherwise he will be in danger of letting Democratic nominee Don Beyer and some liberal editorial writers convince voters that tife Gilmore plan would deprive education and other worthy functions of badly needed financial support. * After the Gilmore plan was unveiled, Beyer—with uncharacteristic decision—assailed it as reckless. Doubtlessly pushed by special interests, chief among them teacher unions, h|S sought to persuade Virginians that QJlmore was out to destroy their schools, clean air and water and everything good and holy, the way Bill Gfinton and company convinced many Ajnericans, albeit falsely, that Republicans wanted to destroy Medicare. „ Gilmore tried to make it clear that his plan will take away nothing from legitimate state needs, but would reward taxpayers only if the economy continues it dynamic growth of recent years. Any slowdown or recession would postpone tax cuts until economic conditions markedly improved. As Dr. W. Mark Crain, a professor of economics at George Mason University and member of Governor Allen’s Advisory Board on Economics, noted, “Given the reality of a stronger than expected economy....a multiyear plan to manage revenue ‘windfalls’ is in order.” He noted what most state taxpayers well realize, that past such windfalls were divided up by politicians rather than returned to the people. .. One of those who quickly commended the Gilmore plan was State Sen. Charles Colgan of Prince William, a Democrat, who has been a long time foe of the personal property tax on vehicles. While few taxes achieve any degree of popularity among thpse who pay them, if taxes were wildlife, then the personal property tax would be the skunk among them. It is particularly hated in an era when most families need two vehicles and must pay through the nose for them. ;; Unlike such states as California, citizen referendums aren’t allowed in Virginia. But if Gilmore can succeed in framing the personal property tax issues in his own terms and making it a referendum such as the one described in the openings paragraphs of this column, then he may travel a long way toward victory. But count on Beyer and the Democrats for a steady drumbeat painting a Dickensque scenario of little children deprived of decent schools and education because of Republican heartlessness. There will be much to debate in the coming campaign, but already the tax issue shapes up as one that might be dominant. Liberal editorial writers are already suggesting that the sky will fall if some of us are not madeio pay the steep annual taxes for the privilege of driving a vehicle that requires the payment of even more taxes every time we fill up with gas or drive to the grocery store. They are indignant at the very thought that every tax dollar collected might not be spent. John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert H. Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own. Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department's Annual FUN! “ZJ RIDES! ^ GAMES! ^ A , ■- ■' r \i '■j? ■ n Wednesday Ride all night for one low price Thursday Parade at 7 p.m ; Friday Crowning of Queen Saturday * Awarding erf £j ► Grand Prizes Grand Prize $500 First Prize $ 1OO second Prize $ 1 OO rhird Prize $ 100 cial support to launch educational initiatives that will enhance the educational programs of our schools. These could include such things as small grants to teachers for special projects, support for learning workshops involving both parents and student, or event school beautification projects. Foundation support also could come in the form of Volunteerism and gifts of goods and services. The foundation definitely will not be a source of funds to supplant tax revenues. It will not raise private money for general support of the school system or to offset lost public revenues. Any funding offered by the foundation will be a supplement to, not a replacement of, public funding through taxes. Our mission goes well beyond fund-raising and grant-giving, however. At least as important is the goal of reawakening the community to the value of public education, and reinvigorating public interest, volunteerism, and just plain public appreciation of the schools. Quality public education is essential to our democratic society and to the prosperity of our economy. It is crucial to our children’s ability to succeed and compete in an intensely competitive world economy. Excellent schools are the key that will unlock the future for them. The dedicated teachers, administrators and others in the Rappahannock County public school system are doing their best to meet this challenge. They are being helped by many individual volunteers, local businesses and community organizations that for years have assisted our schools in many ways, donating time, energy, services and supplies. All these school supporters need our help. Headwaters is one instrument by which the citizens of Rappahannock County can support quality educatior through tax-deductible contributions. Ir the months ahead, we hope to raise sufficient funds to announce initial grants that will become a down payment or our commitment to the long-range part nership we seek with our schools. Headwaters’ membership will no be based on dues payments or level o: contributions. The whole citizenry o Rappahannock County comprises tht membership. The board of directors i: composed of your neighbors and friends. The board members are the Rev. Phillip Bailey, Doug Baumgardner, Jeff Brown, Dorothy Butler, Linda Dietel, Paul Gall, Carol Johnson, Sharon Kilpatrick, Lois Manookian, Beverly Massie, Barney O'Meara, Brion Patterson, Maggie Rogers, Kathryn Treanor and Cynthia Wayland. If you have questions or comments, feel free to contact any of the board members. We welcome ideas and suggestions. 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Mr. Moore said that when the bridge was being built, VDOT was faced with getting the road back open, as a lot of residents must use the road every day to get back and forth. At that time, he said, to negotiate with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation (who holds the easement) and property owners did not seem the best thing to do. However, looking ahead, said Mr. Moore, that would be a good project. VDOT is also looking at cutting down some of the trees along Route 729. John Bechtold, the property owner on whose land the walnut tree stood, is in favor of some of the trees being cut. “At least if they (drivers) go into my field they will have a chance,” he said. Following Mary Beth’s funeral on Saturday, several of her friends cut down the walnut tree, which since the accident had been decorated with armloads of flowers and notes written on the trunk in memory of the girls. Some family friends are now trying to establish a scholarship in memory of Mary Beth to be given to a Rappahannock High School senior for the purpose of continuing study in the field of- agriculture. Mrs. Thomas Estham, 675-3550 and Norma Jean Shaw, 869-5517 are organizing the effort. The Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club has set up a memorial fund in memory of Mary Beth. Anyone wishing to contribute should make checks payable to Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund, Virginia Cooperative Extension-Rappahannock County, P.O. Box 119, Washington, Va. 22747. The 1995 Toyota Camry, afi From Page A-l ► RLEP Environmental Protection feels everything possbile needs to be done to preserve the rural character of the county and its agricultural economy. They are in the process of looking at the individual villages in the county and how they can^be preserved and developed and in particular how traffic calming plays a large part in this. 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Audette, who has experience with the issue of the Route 50 Corridor Coalition in Fauquier and Loudoun counties. While the situation here is different than in those counties, RLEP feels that waiting until road changes are made is a big mistake. “Rather, they are taking a proactive approach in response to: increased use of county roads by longhaul truckers; general increased speeding, aggressicve driving, driving under the influence and improper passing; increased traffic due to commercial and residential development in surrounding counties; possible replacement of rural roads with roads that ate flatter, wider and more straight; and the sense that local road matters are controlled by outside interests with little concern for county residents.” From a report on traffic calming by Don Audette. Kathleen Maier of RLEP said, ‘Traffic claming is a practice that goes on in Europe and in the West quite a bit, where people live but major roads have been put through and there is a need to slow down traffic and maintain the integrity of the village as a place for people to live.” She said there is a problem already with truck traffic on U.S. 522 through Flint Hill where there are no sidewalks and people won’t walk on the street due to the often heavy truck traffic. It’s also not conducive to shopping at local stores and small commerce, she said. “We are aware how busy people are but if we had an idea of what people want we can come up with a plan which will envision how development should happen,” she said. “We’re not anti-economic development.” Maier said she believes the meetings are valuable for everyone living in the village inorder that they know what is going on and can communicate with each other about it. “The idea is to come up with a plan for each village so that if the need arose we could then go to the Planning Commission or the Board of Supervisors and talk to them. We want to use these meetings to help each village name collectively what needs to be done,” she said. “We: don’t want people in the city somewhere designing routes for trucks to a truck port in Front Royal. We also don’t„4vant to stop what’s already there bucwe don’t want to get a four lane in there either,” she said. “We must look at discouraging more traffic and how to control the traffic that already exists.” Although RLEP is sponsoring the open house and working with villages toward a plan they maintain it’s not about what RELP wants. Rather they hope to help village communities work together and meet to generate interest in future planning. They’re providing the forum. In general, 1995 traffic counts around Flint Hill amounted to 3,000 vehicles per day. Mr. Audette’s report said there are two techniques used to in rural areas to calm traffic. They are: altering a road design so the traveler slows down; and creating a “sense of place” so the traveler is aware a village has been entered and that the village is unique. He also outlined a step-by-step process by which villages can survey the need for traffic calming and the outcome if nothing is done by the village. He said the next step, which is what RLEP is now trying to bring about, is for residents to talk amongst themselves and decide whether they are interested in undertaking a traffic calming study. RLEP will hold an open house on May 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall for that purpose. They hope the open house will draw a large crowd. HILLSIDE MCTCCS INC. Home of Guaranteed Financing has 2 Locations & Financing Plans Plan 1 - CAC Financing BRING THESE ITEMS: Recent Pay Stub: Net $150°° Wk. Address Verification Utility Bill, Bank or Credit Card Statement Plan 2 - Buy Here • Pay Here • No item Required To Qualify • Down Payments Starting at $299°° • Weekly • Bi-Weekly Payments Available • Warranties Can Be Purchased On Both Plans • No Credit Check • No Co-Signers • No Credit • No Problem 540-635-9181 5 East • Front Royal Fax 540-635-8707

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Park To Begin Entrance Fees Shenandoah National Park will begin collecting entrance fees this Saturday, May 24 at trailheads located in Weakley Hollow at the end of Route 600 near Nethers; White Oak Canyon, near Syria; and Little Devil Stairs, north of Sperryville. The fees charged will be $5 per person or $10 per family. There is no charge for children under age 17. The annual park pass, and Golden Eagle, Age and Access Passports will be honored at boundary trailheads. Old Rag Mountain and White Oak Canyon are two of the heaviest used trails in the park. At both locations the experience can be diminished due to overcrowding on weekends. Rangers recommend hiking these trails during the week, if possible, and choosing other trails on weekends. Revenue from hew recreation fees will be directed towards increasing the quality of the visitors experience and enhancing the protection of natural and cultural resources at SNP. Eighty percent of the amount collected will be returned to the Park. Baseball Camp Being Planned The second annual Donn Hackney’s Rookie Baseball Camp will be held this year at Rappahannock County High School from June 16-June 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. Due to extreme interest, a second camp has been added this year — the first annual Donn Hackley’s Youth Baseball Instructional Camp. This weeklong 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 23-June 27 at Rappahannock County High School. 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. Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily and will include a T-shirt. Registration deadline is June 16. Contact Donn Hackney at 675-1573 or pick up registration forms at RCES. TTTTTTTTTTTTI DALE CITY, VA ®UN SHOW May 24-25 vrvv POST 1503 9-5, Sun. 9-4, $5.00 I R 12 FREE W/ADULT ‘tnr*SEU.* TRADE -95 Exit #156, Dak City Go Dale Bhd. 3 miles _« «* Minnievillc, Go 2 miles guns, knives, Old Dominion Shows (540) 23S-1343 *★★★★*★*******•< Monarchs Fall To Edinburg By SHARON PENDLETON Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Monarchs suffered a bitter lost to Edinburg 17-4 Monarchs saw their game diminishing at the end of the seventh inning, when Edinburg led 15-2. Even though spirits and the support of the fans never ended, the monarchs just couldn’t find the additional offense that they needed to prevail. 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There is no allocation or designation of any funds of t 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 t 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. WhiteJLawn Tractors POWERFUL! 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SWAN, JR. & COMPANY 16033 Ira Hoffman La 703-825-8371 Lovettsville JAMIES SMALL ENGINE REPAIR 11693 McKimmey Ln. 540-822-9178 Warrenton GRAVELYTRACTOR AGENCY 35 Broadview Ave. 540-347-3523 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 7/1/96• $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 Total General $6,899,987 $7,718,146 Balances, June 30 General Library Law Library Cafeteria E-9II Total Balances 1995 $1,802,300 $167,012 $800 $11,090 $123,000 1996 $1,855,032 $167,012 $800 0 $53,000 Fiscal Year Commencing RESOURCES 7/1/96 BALANCES JULY I General $1,802,300 Library $167,012 Law Library $800 Cafeteria 0 E-9II $123,000 7/1/97 $1,855,032 $167,012 $800 0 $53,000 Total Balances $2,093,112 $2,075,844 REQUIREMENTS GENERAL FUND LIBRARY FUND From Local Sources: Fines & Forgeitures $2,000 $2,000 Use Money & Prop. $ 11.600 $ 13.500 Miscellaneous $1,800 $1,800 From State $22,390 $22,038 Interfund Transfers $55,665 $57,335 Total Library $93,455 $96,673 LAW LIBRARY FUND From Local Sources: Fines & Forteitures $50 $750 COMMUNICATIONS FUND From Local Sources: Other Local Taxes $5,000 $60,000 SCHOOL FUND From Local Sources: Service Charges $3,500 $3,300 Miscellaneous $138,900 $138,900 From Other Agencies $2,206,126 $2,206.126 Interfund Transfers $3,868,925 $4,374,954 SOLID WASTE ENT. FUND Revenue from Local 0 0 Transfer it.VRA $250,000 $265,000 Total $250,000 $265,000 FIRE SERVICES FUND$275.000 $298,000 $2,104,202 $2,075,844 Board Of Supervisors County Adm. 'County Ally. Comm’r of the Rev Adm. Land Use Treasurer Electoral Board Registrar Circuit Court . Combined District Ct J&D District Ct. Magistrate Clerk of Circuit Ct. Comm'r of Accts. Commonwealth's Any. Sheriff Fire Sc Rescue Forestry Service Jail Bldng. Insp. & E-911 Animal Control Medical Examiner Emergency Services Refuse Collections County Landfill Independent Auditor Building & Grounds Health Mental Health Welfare Admin. Public Assistance Comprehensive Service $117,084 Community Colleges $10,567 Parks Sc Recreation Planning Commission Zoning Appeals Board Public Utilities Soil Sc Water Conserv. Extension Sc Com Ed. Intcrfund Transfers Total General $41,801 $114,340 $36,618 $101,653 $11,466 $107,593 $11,816 $42,918 $10,750 $5,415 $21,450 $5,345 $52,648 $850 $70,338 $383,503 $5,124 $4,685 $383,186 $104,538 $49,944 $500 $2,500 0 $344,907 $10,000 $67,906 $80,022 $27,026 $251,693 $208,597 $6,000 $22,280 $4,500 $60,000 $3,500 $54,961 $4,174,590 $7,002,612 $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 LAW LIBRARY FUND Law Library $600 COMMUNICATIONS FUND Public Safety $43,000 , SCHOOL FUND Operation $5,815,586 Debt Service $320,470 Interfund Transfers $83,062 Total School $6,219,118 CAFETERIA FUND School Food Services $83,062 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FIRE SERVICES FUND $276,000 GRAND TOTAL $13,924,257 Less Transfers Out $4,302,652 $96,637 $600 $55,000 $6,319,110 $320,805 $83,062 $6,722,977 $83,062 $276,000$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 Proooaed Real Estate..$0.72 ....$0.83 Real Estate (Fire Levy) $0.03 .. . .$0.03 Pen.Prop.$2 90 ....$3.10 Pen. Prop. (Fire Levy) . $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

Schools Providing What Parents Want By Dr. David Gangel Rappahannock Superintendent of Schoob The Rappahannock County Public Schools have been selected for recognition by the School Match Corporation. The Public School System was selected as an award winning school system for placing in the top 10 percent, or the 90th percentile, in providing “what parents want” in a public school. - Ten percent of the nation’s 15,893 public school districts (1,670) have be$n recognized for meeting the needs of-families choosing schools. The nation’s largest school selection consulting firm, SchoolMatch of Columbus, Ohio is an independent, nationwide service, which helps corporate employee families find schools th^t match the needs of their children. SchoolMatch also assists corporations with site selection studies. SchoolMatch maintains information on every public school system throughout the nation and accredited private schools throughout the nation and accredited private schools throughout the world. The service is offered as an employee benefit by about 360 companies, including Fidelity, United Parcel Service, Georgia Pacific, Ernst & Young, Hewlett Packard, KPMG Peat Marwick, Nationwide Insurance, PSI Energy and The Limited. Over 48,000 parents contacted SchoolMatch’s Columbus (Ohio) office in 1996 after learning about the service from their corporate human resource office or through impartial media sources such as NBC’s “Today Show,” USA Today, Business Week, Good Housekeeping, CNN, Money Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Parents Magazine and local news reports. A search of the twenty-two field SchoolMatch Database reveals that only 10 percent of the nation’s public schools consistently provide “What Parents Want” in public education. The recognition of the Rappahannock Schools is no accident. School personnel have worked hard to foster student achievement, individual success, and to focus on parental satisfaction. Part of the school system’s vision is to be the school of choice. The system’s goal is to have parents choose to have their children in the county’s public schools because they sincerely believe that it is the best educational option for their children. With this goal in mind, the school system has focused on meeting parental expectations for the education of their children. Four years ago, the school system started talking with parents to research what is important to parents in an educational program and on what basis schools are judged. Eight major cate gories were found which is the basis of parental judgments relating to the quality of a school and/or educational program: 1. Influence of school leadership 2. School environmental and climate 3. Employee’s ability to meet individual student and parent needs 4. Employee communications to parents 5. Confirmation of student learning 6. Safety risks to students at school 7. Employee characteristics, attitudes and relationships with students and parents 8. Well rounded programs and features Over the past several years, the school system has started to take steps to insure that the schools meet the expectations of parents to deliver superior instruction. Instructional leadership is a key component. A major administrative reorganization took place in the summer 1995 to align instructional leadership. An increasing focus of both schools relates to positive school environment and climate. Both schools have developed communication standards which guarantee written communications between the school and home. For example, RCES guarantees that communications will be sent from the classroom to the home at least once a week. School safety is an on-going concern of the system. The system remains vigilant and quick to respond to potential safety risks. For example, periodic canine searches for drugs and weapons will continue to insure a safe school environment. The hiring process within the school has changed to focus on the characteristics of what makes a superior teacher. The system is also screening teachers on the basis of what is important to parents and students as well as the factors which, research shows, are contributing strengths to becoming an outstanding teacher. And finally, our teacher evaluation instrument has changed to include all elements which contribute to a superior teacher. In addition, RCES accepts and tries to honor parental requests for teachers through grade five. Parent requests are accepted through the month of May. The elementary school was the first Rappahannock school to start the improvement process related to parent satisfaction. The progress of the elementary school is impressive. Each spring, an anonymous sample of parents complete a parental satisfaction survey. The improvement trend of overall parental satisfaction over the past five years is shown in the graphic. ► School From Page A-l said Dr. David Gangel, superintendent of schools for the county. “We put a lot of effort into it. Teachers were encouraged to train for the different parts of the test and be part of the remedial training program we put in place.” “Last year we fell off somewhat. There was no formalized process for remedial training in place and it was a bad snow year which chopped up the instruction process. The federal and state funding also dried up. That had a great impact.on us.” Dr. Gangel said the new school board made LPT score improvement one of its goals for this year. Teachers worked extra time into their schedules for remedial training and volunteered for after school hours to help students. They developed a predictor test to help identify students needing instruction and also developed a model program for the LPT and which can be applied to Includes HUGE SUN DECK! 31’xl? outside dimensions FAMILY SIZE SWIMMING Bug 24'* ^Swimming the new Standards of Learning tests which Dr. Gangel feels will be passed and implemented by the state. According to last year’s report, of the county’s 8th graders, only 48 percent scored among the top half of such students nationally, compared to 58 percent of all Virginia students. Among last year’s 11 th graders at RCHS, 58 percent scored among the top half of 11th graders nationally, slightly below the Virginia statewide average of 60 percent. “With our new model in place, and with the results we’ve seen, we can now apply it to other grade levels,” Dr. Gangel said.'The big picture is that we have improved the outcome and we’ll be looking at fifth graders having after school remedial programs. With the new budget passed we have stipends for teachers and it’s budgeted in for future years.” “However, as much as people don’t want to hear it, budgeting for remedial training for the SOL tests is not there but will have to be included once they are in place. It is something we must consider for the future,” he said. Dr. Gangel said they are aware of; the concern over test scores and the impact on students. He feels that with their model in place which can be applied to barrier tests they are headed in the right direction. At present, the LPT is the only barrier test they have. Other tests, norm reference tests, which compare students on a national average, such as the SAT9, are good for curriculum improvement. But, the LPT and SOL are criteria reference tests and evaluate students against a body of knowledge. The East Coast's Premier Wine, Food, Music and Crafts Festival May 31 & June 1, 1997 11 am to 6 pm (rain or shine) Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia (1 hour West of D.C.) 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This year should see an improvement. However, on some measures of performance, the county’s schools score higher than the statewide average: the high school’s dropout rate is less than half the state average (two percent vs. five percent) and the percentage of county high school graduates who earned an advanced studies diploma is higher than the Virginia average (58 percent vs. 49 percent). The report also shows: • A much smaller proportion of Rappahannock County students were taking a foreign language or algebra prior to ninth grade — two key measures of how well public schools are preparing students for college. With the new SOL this will also change since those subjects will be required prior to ninth grade. • Student attendance at school was poorer in Rappahannock County than statewide, with a larger portion of all students recording 10 days or more absent from school. In the county, 65 percent of students in all grades were absent from school 10 days or less, compared to 73 percent statewide. • Rappahannock students are less likely to score high on standardized tests compared to Virginia students statewide. Among 11th graders, fbr example, 22 percent of the county’s high school juniors ranked in the top one-quarter of students nationally on such tests, while 33 percent of all Virginia 11th graders achieved that high ranking. A similar deficiency was also recorded for county 8th graders. Dr. Gangel hopes that with the new training being implemented this statistic will also change. (The reports have been produced for the past five years.) Sy, Rappahannock County Elementary School Overall Parental Satisfaction n * Originial data was collected using the five point scale. The data was converted proportionally to fit a seven point scale. ** Combined, system wide survey ***December-January survey ► Board From Page A-l possible, for example, through songs and role play. Team teaching also models working together, she said. Mr. Heddleston said that this is the third year of teaching character virtues. Watching television for just four minutes, he saw many questionable things, he said. He feels that what is being taught at the elementary school are the building blocks of what is taught at the high school. ‘The children should be immersed in good positive based literature,” he said. He added that if a child does something exemplary in class they call the parent and tell them. Board member Ron- Makela asked. Mrs. Tupper if parents are being brought into this character virtues program. “I think parents really need help in this area to go along with this program,” he said. Dr. Gangel said the schools here may be the only ones in northern Virginia that have a character virtues program. “It is something we should really focus On,” he said. Three seventh graders gave reports of their Williamsburg class trip and thanked the board for the opportunity to visit Williamsburg. Dr. Gangel said he has been studying the impact of teachers who reside outside the county and have children attend the schools here. There are PermaTreal PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years (540) 829-0000 presently 13 children enrolled in the schools who are children of staff members who reside outside the county. In the last two years, he said, two teachers said they would not have come here to teach if there children could not attend the schools free of charge. He recommended removal of paragraph No.7 on the Admission of Nonresident Students Policy, effective Jan. 1, 1998, which reads “Full-time, regular employees who are nonresidents of the county may enroll their children in county schools without paying tuition as long as such enrollment creates no significant disruption to the operations of the school division. Such nonresident employees’ children may attend the county school where the class size best allows for enrollment.” Board chairman Dr. John Tole said he was not convinced absolutely that the county do away with the policy without investigating it.’it is a political hot potato,” he said. He wants to see some figures as to the actual cost involved, and asked if neighboring . counties have a similar policy. Mr. Makela wondered what would happen if someone had a child who required special education. With help from Headwaters, the education foundation, Ed Rissler said he will be starting a recycling program at the elementary school. He said a storage shed would be needed in which to store the cans, as the program will start with aluminum and possibly include paper recycling later on. The High School At Risk Program, headed by Jason Gochenour, has helped students’ grade point averages go up dramatically. “They can now get assistance that they might not have had before,” said Mr. Gochenour. He has worked with 28 kids who were identified as “at risk,” and it has been his job to make sure they learn, said RCHS Principal Jack Raines. Mr. Raines said that the innovative program relieves him of worrying about the kids. Dr. Tole said that the program is one of the most important things in the school. “I really appreciate what you are doing,” he added. 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• Community News • Obituaries I Rappahannock News CountrySide • Real Estate • Classifieds WEDNESDAY, MAY 21,1997 • . Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jan LaValley Artist Noriko Hoge shows one of the unique pots from the collection of her pottery which will be on exhibit starting May 30 at the Middle Street Gallery. Pottery Exhibit Coming to Gallery By JAN LAVALLEY Rappahannock News Staff Writer The shapes are familiar but the designs incorporated into them are what make Noriko Hoge’s pottery unique and visually startling. Noriko, who is Japanese and moved to the United States in 1990, will have an exhibit of her pottery at the Middle Street Gallery in Washington, Va. beginning May 30 and running through June 22, with a reception on June 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the gallery. Noriko was always interested in western bone china. In Japan, where she had a tea shop in which she could incorporate her love of china, she felt surrounded by Japanese wear. She began to bring western, Italian and French porcelain into use through her shop but became more and more interested in the western china. After coming to the U.S., she started working in pottery herself. She began in 1991 with a class in Glen Echo, Md. “I think I started the class initially because I had such week English conversation skills and I wanted to do something I enjoyed but where I could be around English speakers and meet people,” she said. “The class, because it is close to Washington, D.C. had stu In this bowl, Noriko uses colors and shapes to create a sense of fluidity. A • . Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Rappahannock High School students will present the play ‘Rumble in the Mountain, a Geological Fable of Conflict and Resolution* on May 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. at RCHS auditorium. Top from left, Andrew Van Horn, Kate May, Nathan Flinchum, Katrina Smoot and Emily Sims. Bottom from left, Daniel Ramey, Stephanie Kestner, Karen Stevens, Jennifer By waters, Chris Sause and Josh Waddell. The play is being directed by Laurie Marshall. Original Play To Be Presented Drama Looks at Conflict and Resolution - ’ • The public is invited to see the premiere performance of “Rumble in the Mountain, A Geological Fable of Conflict and Resolution” on Friday and Saturday, May 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium. Twelve students have been working since January to write this original drama under the guidance of Cindy Cupains, English teacher, and Artist-inResidence Laurie Marshall. Other students have also contributed to the writing, along with 60 classmates who paihted three 16 by 8 inch murals that are part of the play. Over 25 students are performing in the tale that uses earthquakes as a metaphor for conflict and takes place in a mythical rural community. Collaboration and creativity have been the basis of this project. It includes music by Andrew Van Horn who is accompanied by members of “Mulch.” Paul Kengmo, Sheriff Gary Settle, Zoning Administrator John McCarthy, choreographer Sharon Wyrrick and other RCHS faculty members have given their input. The play and mural celebrate three simple steps in the conflict resolution process that were articulated by Martha Harty of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA as the “ACB’s” — Airing the Viewpoints, Clarifying the Needs and Brainstorming Solutions. The mural/drama project have been part of the first year of Peer Mediation at RCHS. Seven students will be accompany ing Guidance Counselor Joyce Brown and Laurie Marshall to display the murals and present a session at National Conference on Conflict Resolution in Pittsburgh on May 23. The Rappahannock student mediators, painters, playwrights and performers will be discussing “More Than Just Talk — Using the Arts in Conflict Resolution.” The public will be invited to discuss the play after each performance. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children. This project was partially funded by the Rappahannock School Board, the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, the Curriculum Enrichment Committee, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. dents of many different nationalities. It helped me.” From there, she went on to a class at Wakefield Cultural Center. “I wanted to see the difference in teachers and styles of work. This was an early period for me in my work. Later I built groups of pottery and began studying in a different way. I also began to get involved in workshops and that kind of thing,” she said. Her designs evolved into pieces that are decorative and functional at the same time. She works in porcelain and stone ware, making pieces which require a higher firing temperature. She also does some raku. Her pieces show the influence of Japanese designs, animal shapes and southwestern motifs. “I love the southwest and the designs of the Native Americans, especially the Minbres (a tribe which no longer exists). Their designs inspired the ideas for the pieces I do.” She also loves the bird designs in Japanese pottery and has developed her own designs based on those. The animal designs are curved, sculptured or stenciled on to the pots. Noriko uses a variety of techniques to attach or build designs onto the pots. “The Japanese designs are very subtle, and for this show I’m using shapes and forms that are very traditional in Japanese pottery — vases with a sense of scenery, tied boxes and bowls, platters and cups.” “The Minbres designs also incorporate some animal designs,” she said. “First I sculpt the design and then attach it to the pot. Those pots also have other Native American designs on them. When I plan to do work on a certain theme, first I go there and make sketches of the designs. Then I come back and work,” she said. Many of her animal designs are also of birds, “I love birds and their forms.” She also creates fantastic designs mixing animal and human characteristics together in one design. “I like teapots with imaginative creatures and human features combined and die teapots are for me a centerpiece. They have interactive designs,” she said. She will use plants and natural accents to display her pieces in the gallery. “To give them a natural setting, bring nature into the scheme.” Noriko first became acquainted with the Middle Street Gallery through friends of hers in D.C. who brought her here to visit it. They were regular customers of the gallery and felt she should see it. She became a member and volunteers from time to time. She normally exhibits in the city but felt a show here was in order due to the interest in the arts in Rappahannock. “It’s much more friendly here and people here are more helpful,” she said. “The gallery is very good as is the quality of work of the artists here.” For information on the Middle Street Gallery call 675-3440. Noriko’s pottery incorporates animal themes, Southwestern Indians designs and more traditional Japanese designs onto the shapes. She prefers to work with traditional shapes. From Greater Tuna to Little Washington A Virginia touring production of the popular comedy Greater Tuna opens at The Theatre at Washington, Va., on Saturday, June 7 at 8 p.m., for one performance only. The play is about life in the small town of 'Hina, Texas, and its radio station’s daily talk show. Leonard Childers is Tuna’s answer to Larry King. He coaxes every caller to his talk show (where your business is everybody’s business) with the words, “You’re on the line with Leonard. Let it out.” The citizens of TUna have no trouble letting it out, on the air and off, in this uproarious send-up of small town mores. Since its off-Broadway run in the early eighties and popular staging at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Greater Tuna, by Texas playwright Jaston Williams, has enjoyed huge success as a satiric hit with adventours theater companies around the country. A decade and a half after its conception, its political commentary and hilarious stabs at small town life still bite deep. Four County Players, from Barboursville, and Live Arts, from Charlottesville, offer Greater Tuna as their first joint touring production. Directed by Bill Thomas, Greater Tuna calls for bravura performances from two actors who create the entire population of the town. Thomas says that taking the show on the road calls for “a carload of costumes and a front seat full of actors.” Tuna features Ron Heller and Dan Murphy, two actors who “bring very strong talents in improvisational comedy and first-rate character work. exactly what’s needed for this very demanding show.” Thomas, Heller and Murphy between them have many productions to their credit with the Barboursville Players and Live Arts. Following the opening at The Theatre at Washington, Va., Greater Tuna plays in Barboursville June 13 to 15 and in Charlottesville June 19 through June 28. For information about the performance phone 6751253; Barboursville performances (540) 832-5355; Charlottesville performance (804) 963-8400. Tickets for the performance on June 7 at The Theatre in Little Washington are $12 with reservation and $14 at the door. Students 18 and under half price. Early reservations recommended. Phone 675-1253 or email. Theatre Va@aol.com. Graves Mt. Festival of Music Planned On May 29, 30, and 31, the fifth annual Graves’ Mountain Festival of Music at Graves’ Mountain Lodge in Syria, will showcase nineteen of the world’s top bluegrass performers. This year’s program, supplemented with special tributes and jam sessions, will include groups and individual musicians who won top awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association last fall. The festival will begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 with Willow Branch, a band from Charlottesville. They will be followed by the James King Band, Blue Highway, and Charlie Waller and the Country Gentlemen. Charlie Waller is celebrating his 40th year as a Country Gentlemen and the group was recently inducted into the IBMA Hall of Honor. A gospel group from Georgia, the Lewis Family, will be making their first appearance a the festival on Thursday. The show opens at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 30 with the Dry Branch Fire Squad. Other artists appearing are the Reno Brothers, the Stevens Family, the Del McCoury Band — IBMA entertainers of the year, Illrd Tyme Out — vocal group of the year, and Mark Newton, Bill Emerson and the New Group. Friday’s show will close with a tribute to the late Don Reno led by his sons who will be joined by musicians who participated in the tribute album, “Drawin’ from the Well.” Saturday offers a full 12 hours of music. The day begins at 11 a.m. with Continental Divide. Also scheduled to perform are the Larry Stephenson Band, the New Coon Creek Girls, the Lonesome River Band, the Virginia Squires, and Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys. Jerry Douglas will join the Lonesome River Band on its second show, and Tony Rice and Rickie Simpkins will do a set. The festival will close with an all-star jam. Advance three-day tickets which include rough camping are on sale now through May 28 for $48 and may be obtained by calling Graves’ Mountain Lodge at 923-4231, Mark Newton at 899-3870 or Picker’s Supply at 3714669. Three-day tickets will be sold at the gate for $55, and one day tickets are $14 for Thursday, $18 for Friday, and $24 for Saturday. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Rough camping is available only for three-day ticket holders. Motorcycles and dogs are not allowed. Graves’ Mountain Lodge will serve, its famous home-cooked food in the festival area. Music lovers can enjoy BBQ ribs on Thursday, rainbow trout on Friday, and rib-eye steak on Saturday. Hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue, funnel cakes, ice cream, and other delicious foods will be served daily. Food will also be served at the main lodge for a limited number of guests by reservation only. For more information about the Festival of Music or Graves’ Mountain Lodge, please call 923-423 L Sculpture Class Being Offered A Summer Sculpture Class, Figure and Portrait in Clay, will be held Monday evenings 6-9 p.m. from June 2 to July 28. The cost is $195 plus model and materials fee for 9 sessions. The class will be taught by Charles Flickinger, currently teaching sculp- » ture at the corcoran School of Art in i Washington, D C., and the Art League i School in Alexandria, Va. Classes wiU be held at Oldway Ait Center, 11794 Lee Highway in Spenyville (behind * Glassworks Gallery). Call 987-8718 nr l 987-8474 for information. f

Church A Activities Evening Service Slated An evening service at Thornton Gap Primitivew Baptist 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” said Pastor David Roberts. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Revival at Thornton's Gap Revival services are going on now and will continue through Friday, May 23 at Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church. Each service time is 7:30 p.m. Billy GranstafT of Luray will be the guest speaker. Everyone welcome! The Rev. Kirby Shenk is pastor of Thornton Gap Regular Baptist New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 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 and all are invited. 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. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, May 25 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m., Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m., with communion. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the (.public. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Masses: Sunday: Tuesday: Rev. Clarence M. Trinkle, Rector On Sundays, 10 a.m. On Holy Days of Obligation, 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. On Weekdays, 8 a.m. Saturdays: Vigil Mass Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey 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. Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Anniversary Celebration The Missionary Society of Bethel in Amissville will celebrate its anniversary on June 1 at 3 p.m. Rev. Stanley Holmes of Bethany Baptist Church from Ruckersville will be the guest preacher. . Ladies please wear white dresses and men dark suits. Lunch will be served after morning service. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer ; Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 am. Wednesday: Choir Practice and Prayer 7:30 p.m. Every 5th Sunday:Praise Service 11 a.m. Gospel Program Planned The First Baptist Church Flower Club is having a gospel program at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. Guests will be The Gospel Descendants from Millwood and Mr. Edward Thompson, saxophonist. The public is invited. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist I 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 11 a.m. * Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist, 9:30 a.m. Congregational Meeting with Potluck Supper, 6:15 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church , Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. 25th Homecoming Celebration The 25th annual homecoming will be held June 1 at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church near Washington. , The Sunday services include 10 a.m. the Rochester family will be singing with old fashion, gospel string music from Blacksburg, S.C. and at 11 a.m. preaching with Fred Singleton Jr. From 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. lunch will be se^ed on church grounds. At 1:30 p.m. the Rochester family will be singing and at>2:30 p.m..preaching with Scott Matthews. Gid Brown Pastor John Burke invites the public to attend. Mr. Weaver Celebrates 100th Birthday The oldest member of Amissville United Methodist Church, W. Carl Weaver, Sr., will celebrate his 100th birthday on Wednesday, May 21st. Mr. Weaver’s family had a gathering this past Sunday, May 18th, to mark this wonderful occasion. On the 21st, Rev. White and several ladies from the United Methodist Women plan to visit Mr. Weaver and celebrate with a birthday cake in his honor. Everyone wishes you the very best, Mr. Weaver, and pray that you will continue to keep your good health. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Norris announce with pleasure the birth of their son, Augustus Traves. “Gus” was bom April 26th, his Dad’s birthday, in Fairfax Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and 13 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long! His paternal grandmother is Jean Norris who shares a home with “Gus” and his parents on Waterford Road. Pat and Charlie Sher of the Lazy S Llama Ranch are his maternal grandparents and live next door. Congratulations to all! The Shers and the Norris’ recently enjoyed a visit from their daughter/sister, Donna, and her family from Deland, Fla. Donna, Randy and 2 1/2 years old Joshua Cromwell celebrated Mother’s Day at the Lazy S. Ranch with a family reunion consisting of her By GLENDA GUM sisters, brothers, their families, and, of course, her new nephew “Gus”. Happy birthday wishes go out to Brian Thaler who hit the big double digits (10) on May 16th! The community is saddened by the recent loss of two special young ladies, Mary (Mary Beth) Williams and Tori (T.L.) Smoot. Mary Beth was a senior at Rappahannock High School and T.L. was a recent graduate from Culpeper High School. Our condolences are extended to their family and friends. Kudos to the Rappahannock High School Bible Club for their efforts to raise funds for the May 30th “Relay for Life” to be held at Airlie in Warrenton. These young people need your support to reach their goal of $1,000. You may contact Jon Heddleston, club adviser, at Rappahannock High School for more information. The community is invited to attend revival services at Amissville’s Maranatha Baptist Church beginning May 18 through May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Their speaker will be Evangelist Steve Jerrett and special singing is scheduled each evening. Nursery will be provided. If you missed Maryland’s ‘Trump King” in concert at Bethel Baptist Church on Sunday, May 18, you truly missed out on some fantastic gospel singing and fellowship. Although the ‘Trump King” was certainly a treat for Christians, Bethel Baptist Church has some of the most gifted musical talent in the area. Their pianist, Ms. Williams, is definitely a force to be reckoned with when she plays from the heart while leading the congregation in song. It was an inspirational two hours and we thank Deacon King, Deacon Edwards, Pastor Freeman and Bethel’s members for an uplifting afternoon. We look forward to your next concert in July! Amissville United Methodist Church hosted another very successful Mother’s Day Banquet Friday night. May 16, with mothers, daughters, and grandmothers filling the social hall. Music was provided by flutists Cheryl Messenger and Allen Marlett. Gifts were given in several categories for motherhood. Poetry was read by sev eral women and there was a talk on Christian Motherhood by Rev. Nancy White. A covered dish supper was enjoyed by all. The guests wish to thank Judy Chandler and Wanda Peters for planning this annual event. Vacation Bible School for Amissville United Methodist Church is being planned for July 14-18 and is called “Celebrate Jesus.” It will be held each day from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue will hold their contestants’ carnival June 25-28. The winners of the Little Miss (ages 3-7), the Junior Miss (ages 8-13), and the Queen (ages 14-20) will be based on the number of tickets sold. Contact Sandi Carter (937-4218) for more details on the contests or J.B. Carter (937-4218) for parade information. The Gum family enjoyed the company of our special friends, Donna, Larry, Sr., Sandy and Larry Oliver, Jr. Saturday, May 17. (I lucked out since Donna brought over her delicious lasagna and Randy and Larry, Sr. had clean-up detail!) Have a safe Memorial Day weekend. Drive with care as the traffic promises to be heavy. I will need the newjs for the •week of May 26 in the box at Hackley’s by Thursday, May 22, due to the Memorial Day holiday. Sperryville Residents Entertain, Visit, Travel Ronnie, Lisa and Amber Dodson and Mrs. Lee Ann Wharton wish to congratulate Joyce Wharton who has been named an All-American Collegiate Scholar. They would also like to congratulated Mrs. Wharton upon her graduation from Lord Fairfax Community College on May 15. We also extend our congratulation to Mrs. Wharton. Mrs. Thelma Jenkins and Angie visited with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cave in Boston on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Dodson and Amber hosted a cook-out at their home last Saturday. Their guests were Jimmy and Mary Frances Dodson, Wayne and Cindy Sumner, Don and Anne Marie Deitrick,. Kenny and Virginia Cave, Kevin and Amy, Ron Weaver, Marshall Dodson, Richie and Linda Baldwin and Katie, Troy and Betty Jenkins, Danny and Sue Baldwin, Ashleigh Baldwin, Sandy Jenkins and Timmy, Eva Dodson, Albert and Joyce Wharton, Gary and Mar, Larry Breeden, Mike and Patsy Cave and Brandy, John Perry Jr., Dean Atkins By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 and Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David were Monday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington. Birthday wishes go out to my mom, Thelma Jenkins who will celebrate hers on Sunday, May 25. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fox and Alexandra of Luray were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany. The Sperryville community was saddened by the tragic loss of Mary Beth Williams last Wednesday night. The community extends deepest sympathy to Tommy, Bonnie and Gregory Marriage License issued The following marriage license was issued at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office during the past week. John Edmund Queen, Landover, Md. and Melissa Charmane Moore, Landover, Md. ¥ Williams. Residents are reminded of special sale days in Sperryville this weekend. May 24-26. Many stores will be offering special discounts and invite you and your weekend guests to their Memorial Day special sales. Be sure to pickup their Sperryville, May 28, 29, 30 and 31. On Wednesday night children can ride for one low price, the parade will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, crowning of the queen on Friday and awarding of grand prizes on Saturday evening. Be sure to attend and enjoy the carnival. new orocnure. Carnival days will be held in nave a sate ana nappy Memorial Day weekend. Presentation at Amissville United Methodist Church By REV. NANCY WHITE Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On Sunday, May 25 during the Sunday School hour. Chuck Slate will be our guest speaker. He has a short slide presentation and will talk about the need for families in this area who can care for a “child at risk” for a short period of time while his or her family gets straightened out or other more permanent arrangements are made. This immediate foster care is needed more than most people realize. Mr. Slate speaks at churches, schools and civic groups. This is a ministry some of us may be able to provide if called upon. We invite all adults to come. Whether or not you participate in this opportunity, you may have an occasion to pass this information on to someone in need. Please join us in the social hall. Doors will be open at 9:45 a.m. The program will start promptly at 10 a.m. For more information call Terrie Miller at 937-5970. Amissville United Methodist Church is located on U.S. 211, West in Amissville. Church office 937-4397. 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As the sun rose higher in a cloudless sky she remembered the day her husband flew to the base from which he would leave to fight for his country. Tall and tan, he had smiled through his sadness at leaving them as he disappeared into the darkness of the plane. Through her tears, she had whispered, “See you later.” Another plane would land today, bringing him home once more. There were others here to meet their loved ones. .4 band played a familiar song. Flags waved in the brisk breeze as the silver bird landed. Several men began ■ to descend the steps as tears of emotion spilled down her cheeks. She stepped forward but the men just kept walking toward the shiny black limousine, the casket draped with a flag. Through her tears she whispered, “Goodbye". 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Ladies Auxiliary Discusses Carnival The following news should have appeared in the May 14th issue but was received too late to be included. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary met last Monday to discuss carnival plans to be held in July. Those present were Margaret Lee, Mary Curtis, Jean Lillard, Arlond Welch, Mary Frances By waters, Alice Pullen, Mary Blaisdell, Mabel Lillard and Gaynelle Russell. The United Methodist Women met on Saturday at Dick Brady’s Cabin hosted by Thelma Crane and Louise McCulloch. The program was a Call to Prayer and Self Denial. Others present were Mabel Lillard, Barbara Gentry, Artis East, Mary Curtis, Barbara Jenkins, Mary Frances By waters and Candy Lamma. Michael and Dayna Roy of Fairfax, Annie Huff and Dwayne Jones visited Mrs. Mary Hickerson on Sunday. Diane Dellinger and Angie called on her grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Lillard on Mother’s Day. Ken and Cathy Cieslak and family of Ruther Glen spent Mother’s Day With her parents, Ernie and Thelma Crane. By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 irriilirTn^'irr^faiaiBi^^ateiaBttrifa i rin'ri Grady Vest, Mark Wemer and Josh Werner attended car races in Talladega, Ala. Thursday through Sunday. They visited friends in Birmingham, Ala. Leon Lillard of Winchester and Allison Lillard of Manassas were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Jeanetta Pullen was a Tuesday visitor in the Lillard home. Rodney and Jo Vest of Woodville visited Mrs. Christine Vest on Mother’s Day. A cook-out was hosted at the home of Bunny and Frances Hudson and Kathy on Mother’s Day. Their guests were Larry and Gloria Clark, Dayna and Michael Roy, Mary Hickerson and Dwayne Jones. Jim Curtis of Linden visited his parents, Jack and Mary Curtis on Sunday. Proclaim the Word Services will be held in the Flint Hill United Methodist Church on Wednesday evening, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. John Pendleton from Promise Land Baptist Church as guest speaker, with his choir. A covered dish dinner will be held 6 p.m. prior to the service. Come bring a covered dish and join the fellowship. • The following news occurred during the past weekend. An open House will be held on Tuesday, May 27 at the Flint Hill Fire hall at 7:30 p.m. to view concerns on the traffic in the town of Flint Hill. All people in the area are urged to come and express their concerns on the matter. Joshua Dellinger of Reliance spent the weekend with Mrs. Mabel Lillard. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church Administrative Board met at the Church on Friday evening. Those present were Barbara Gentry, Mabel Li Hard, Artis and Homer East, M.H. Brady, Thelma and Erie Crane, Jack .and Mary Curtis, Louise McCullock, Mary Frances Bywaters, Doug Bywaters and Merlin Shorb. Michael and Janet Vest of Virginia Beach spent a couple days with Mrs. Christine Vest. Dan Hickerson of Amissville was a Saturday visitor of Mrs. Mary Hickerson. Doris Vest was honored at a cookout by her family at the home of Mark and Crystal Werner on Sunday to celebrate her birthday and retirement. Those from out of town present were Rodney and Jo Vest, Todd and Kim Vest, Ashley and Logan and Charles and Patsy Whorton all of Woodville, Mike Vest of Virginia Beach and Shelia and Shane Nicholson of Front Royal. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship services on Sunday, May 25 at 11:15 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Proper Nutrition and Health Guidelines By CHRISTINE KASTAN Extension Agent “Variety is the Spice of Life” as the age old adage declares. Variety is also one of the recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The U.S. Departments of Agriculture as well as Health and Human Services offer this guideline. Eat A Variety of Foods, for proper nutrition and health. Today’s article will focus the variety of foods in the “meat group”. The words “meat group” is a summary of foods from both plant and animal sources. Foods from this group include meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts. The recommended number of servings are two or three per day. A three ounce portion of edible meat is a serving. That is about the size of a deck of cards. It takes two eggs or 1 1/2 cups of dry beans and peas to equal one serving of meat in protein and other key nutrients. Meats vary widely in composition and nutritive value. A three ounce edible portion of most types of meat provides 18 to 25 grams of protein. Energy values (calories) of foods in the Meat Group vary widely with the amount of fat. To reduce fat intake from meats, choose lean cuts, avoid frying, and do not eat the visible fat. Foods in this group are good sources of protein, minerals (iron, zinc, magnesium, copper and chromium), and some of the B-complex vitamins (thiamine, niacin, B6 and B12). Liver and other organ meats are excellent sources of iron. Meats are not good sources of calcium, with the exception of salmon, sardines, and other canned fish containing fish bones, which may be a rich source of calcium. Except for some of the Bcomplex vitamins, meats are not the best sources of vitamins. An exception is liver which is a rich source of vitamin A and several other vitamins. Dry beans and peas are excellent source of dietary fiber. Many health experts emphasize the need to consumer an adequate amount of fiber to maintain normal bowel function, reduce risk of colon cancer, possibly reduce blood cholesterol, and reduce calorie intake. Meat Group servings from animal sources do not contribute fiber. Dry beans and peas are also low in fat and are cholesterol-free, thus, they have an advantage over most meats which do not contain fat and cholesterol. As mentioned, foods in this group are good sources of iron. The iron in meat, poultry, and fish is absorbed and utilized more readily than iron in other foods. Eating some of these foods with plant food sources of iron increases the availability of iron. Also, the presence of Vitamin C in a meal increases the absorption of iron from foods. One way to get adequate iron is to eat a variety of foods. Recent USDA surveys reveal that 75 percent of American women, 19 to 50 years of age, had iron intakes below 80 percent of the Recommended Dietary Allowances. Your local Extension Office, 675-3619, has two excellent publications, the “Iron Check List” and “What Are Good Source of Iron.” The Nutrition Facts label on food packages is another way to add up your iron intake. Communities Saddened By Teenager Deaths The community was saddened to hear of the tragic death of Mary Beth Williams, a senior of Rappahannock High School and daughter of Tommy and Bonnie Williams of Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Carroll of Powhatan spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Happy wedding anniversary to Jimmy and Vickie Beatty of Front Royal on Saturday, May 24, to Chuck and Melody Richardson on Sunday, May 25 and to Charles Jr. and Lynn Smoot on Tuesday, May 27. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz met their friend Mrs. Del Fiedman of Sun City West, Arizona at Dullas Airport on Thursday for a visit of several days. Friday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz and Mrs. Del Fiedman visited the Navy Memorial and had lunch at the Smithsonian in D.C. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz and Mrs. Del Fiedman had lunch at Kings Arms Tavern in Williamsburg and also visited Viewtown Social Notes Ms. Carolyn Dodson of Manassas and Ms. Shirley Dodson were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Susan Weaver of Culpeper was a Saturday guests of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson. By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 'MMii ni l n in in— Sympathy is extended to the Williams family on the death of Mary Beth Williams last week and also to the Smoot family on the death of Tori Leigh Smoot last week. Mrs. Gladys Dodson, Mrs. Sherry Corbin, Ms. April Reid, Gerry Corbin, Jr. and Mrs. Joan Reid attended a birthday party for Brittany Reid at Mountain Run Lake Park in Culpeper on Sunday, May 18. Have a great week! RECYCLE By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 ■ : : : : : :. : : ■ Jamestown and Yorktown. Visitors Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton and Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Clark of Lebanon Church. Ms. Bonnie Brown , of Gaithersburg, Md. was a Sunday evening visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Happy birthday to Ms. Ginger Estes on Tuesday, May 27 and to Mrs. Beverly Frazier in Spotsylvania on Wednesday, May 28. Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo hosted a cook-out with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and son, Robbie of Front Royal, Ms. Ginger Estes, Jessica Estes and Rusty Smoot. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were among the guests for a cook-out* Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and family in Castleton. Frank Hawkins of Fredericksburg spent Wednesday with his mother, Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Sunday guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Mabel Burke of Woodville and Roger Hawkins of Warrenton. Please call when you have news for my column. Have a good week. “Only the best for my baby.” Ask Kerry u hat's important in her life and she'll tell you. Family, friends, her garden ... tending to their health and wellbeing Ask her what she looks for in a doctor and she pauses a moment— Trust, commitment, candor... a spark of innovation. “Finding someone who uill still be my doctor 20 years from now. I promised myself years ago that I’d always try to make good choices Isn’t it great to know that the best choices are right in my own backyard?” Fauquier Hospital Physician Referral 349-0588 Upcoming Events f t 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 are on sale in the main office. ^ Bloodmobile Coming ; t “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! Camp Registration Night \ Boy Scout Troop #36 will hold summer camp registration on Tuesday, • May 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church Hall. Boys ages 11-16 are eligible to participate. Camping dates are: July 20-26. Camping fee is > $110 for the week. For details, call Scoutmaster Robert Cairns 635-9608. t ! Art Show Scheduled ; r The Rappahannock County High School art show will be held at 7:30 J p.m. on May 30 and 31 in the Commons Area at the high school. For more r information call Harriette Rosenblatt at 987-8575. ! Drama Scheduled \ ■1 The public is invited to see the original drama “Rumble in the \ Mountain-A Geological Fable of Conflict and Resolution” on Friday and ; Saturday, May 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rappahannock County High < School Auditorium. I Advisory Council To Meet \ The Special Education Advisory Council of the Rappahannock J 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 pro- ' gram will feature a talk by Glenda Shortt, Regional Coordinator of Family ' Preservation Services. The public is welcome. The Advisory Council is ! chaired by Sherri Hamill-Huff. [ i Open House at Day Camp \ All are welcome to attend Open House at Belle Meade Day Camp on < Route 231 in Sperryville on Sunday, June 1 from 2-4 p.m. Camp sessions ! this summer are June 16-27, June 30-July 11, July 14-25, July 28-August ! 8, and August 11-22. Call Susan Hoffman at 987-9748 for additional J information or to receive a camp brochure. J Herbal Program at Healing Arts ; » As part of its weekly Enrichment Series, the Rappahannock Healing ! Arts Center will present a program Wednesday evening, 7-9 p.m. on May J 28 by Kathleen Maier, PA, AGH, entitled “Herbal Tonics for the Immune J System.” Springtime is traditionally the season to cleanse the liver, move j congestion accumulated from the winter and get the juices flowing. Come | learn simple herbal remedies to stimulate and nourish your immune sys- * tern. The center is located at 11945 Lee Highway in Sperry ville. Call 987- ' 7204 for details. ! I I I Storytime To Begin \ The Bookworm will begin Storytime for three, four and five year olds J on Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m. Jeff Tucker, story-teller and father of two, J will read from "Art Dog” and “Green Eggs and Ham” on the front porch * of The Bookworm’s new location at 214 North East Street. The store is on i the comer of North East and Spencer Streets, one block North of St. ! Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Call 829-6209, if you have questions. ! I Bawkey Family Reunion Set \ The William Claude and Fannie Cobb Bawkey family reunion will be * held Sunday, May 25 at Rappahannock Park. Family and friends are wel- i corned. “Please bring a covered dish and join us for lunch at 1 p.m.,” said { a spokesperson. J I RSL Picnic Planned \ The Rappahannock Soccer League will have their annual picnic on * Saturday, June 7 at 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock Park. For information call ! Maggi Pearcy at 987-8215. J i Introductory Workshop Offered j Rappahannock Healing Arts Center will offer a one-day program » Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Alexander Technique. I This one day workshop will help you learn to move without pain while i increasing vitality and energy. The workshop will be led by Ala Juvanen, J NASTAT, Certified Teacher, and Karen Loving, NCTMB, Teacher-in- '■ training. Contact Karen at 547-2596 or 987-7204, ext. #5 for details and , registration. Space is limited. J Horse Show Planned ; A horse show will be held Saturday, May 24 at 11 a.m. at Moody’s \ Training and Riding Center, Old Mill Stables in Woodville. Classes for all !• ages and levels a place to get out and get started. For more information , call 987-8215. Golf Tournament Set The first Panther Classic Golf Tournament will be held at 8 a.m. on !; Sunday, June 15 at Bowling Green Country Club North. Tee times will be r assigned at 8 a.m. You will be notified of your tee time. [ Please be at the course 30 minutes prior to the time. Registration dead- | line is Monday, June 2. Proceeds will benefit the Rappahannock County J High School Athletic Department. Awards will be given to the first and J second place teams. For further information call 675-1573, Donn 1 Hackney. ! Adult Education Classes Set \ Free adult education classes continue to be available at the ! Rappahannock County Library, lower level room, on Monday and 1 Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. New students are asked to register on Wednesday 1 fevening. For further information call 675-3419 or 675-2549. ! Open House at Winery S • 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 1 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: 1-800- ! 304-7656. ; Health Programs Scheduled j The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board inyites per- ! sons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health ! Promotion/Screening Programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior ! Nutrition Center: Program on Pet Therapy for Seniors by Angela Kiger at | 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 23 and Triad presentation — What it is and | how it will aid seniors by Jeannie McNear. !

TTwvAuwavJoy, iviay ^1, iyy / Memorial Day Weekend—The Cookout Season Begins This upcoming weekend we will be Celebrating Memorial Day and thus begins the All-American cookout seasop. It’s the family fun season. Children are ready for the swings, playhouse, sandbox, etc. Grownups think about picnic tables, yard furniture and, yes, the grill. We use our grill year round, but this is the season when people dare to try something different and exciting. Once a co-worker in Warrenton told me several stories about cooking on her grill. The one I will always remember was about her son’s birthday, a terrible snow storm and she was without a birthday cake but worse, without electricity. She actually baked a cake on the grill. She shared how the secret to cooking on the grill was to use the lowest possible setting. Well, my expertise has never matched that story. Hamburgers and hotdogs are definitely mainstay items for the grill. However, many experienced cooks do chicken, beef, rice, com-on-the-cob, and any number of stir-fry dishes. ; It’s also the baked bean and cold salad season. This week I contacted some Rappahannock cooks to get cookout recipes such as potato salad, chicken dishes, great bean recipes and other family favorites. Recipe Corner By Barbara Waylaid We invite you to try these tested and tried recipes this weekend and have a wonderful holiday cookout. You can give ordinary grilled foods extra zip by dressing them up with flavored spreads or sauces. These brush-on spreads will keep up to two weeks in the refrigerator or one month in the freezer, mix up one or two and keep them on hand. You will find them easy to use and down right delicious. For Meats, Poultry, Fish, and Vegetables: Flavor 1/4 cup softened margarine or butter with one of the following 61 ABERDEEN BAM Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper 3»*n. 825-1037 ABERDEEN barns . Wednesday Night Prime Rib Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, ^/"I OCT Potato & Onion Rings vl« combinations, and spread or brush-on foods before and during cooking: Blue Cheese Butler: Add 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Mix thoroughly. Fold in 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese and mix just till combined. Serve with meat or baked potatoes. Makes 1/4 cup. Cajun Butter: Add 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; n$8 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; and dash crushed red pepper. Serve with poultry. Make 1/4 cup. Fennel Butter: Add 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; and dash pepper. Serve with fish. Make 1/4 cup. Lemon-Basil Butter: Add 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed. Serve with meat, fish, or vegetables. Makes 1/4 cup. Parmesan Butter: Add 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons snipped parsley; and 1 small clove garlic, minced. Serve with vegetables. Makes 1/4 cup. Garlic Spread: Combine 1/2 cup softened margarine or butter, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika. Makes 1/2 cup. Italian Herb Spread: Combine 1/2 cup softened margarine or butter, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed; and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese. Make 1/2 cup. Tarragon-Onion Spread: Combine 1/2 cup softened margarine or butter, 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, 2 tablespoons snipped parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed. Makes 3/4 cup. The following is a recipe that we enjoy on the grill. Swordfish Kabobs 1 pound fresh or frozen swordfish steaks 2 tablespoons snipped parsley 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons white wine Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 10 to 12 green onions, cut into 3inch pieces 2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces • Thaw fish, if frozen. Cut into 1inch pieces. Place in plastic bag; set in bowl. • For marinade, in a small mixing bowl combine parsley, basil, vinegar, Worecestershire sauce, cooking oil, garlic salt, and pepper. Pour over fish in bag. Close bag and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes, turning bag occasionally to distribute marinade. • Drain fish, reserving marinade. Using four 15-inch skewers, alternately thread green onions, red pepper, and fish, leaving about 1/4 inch of space between pieces. • Place kabobs on greased rack of an unheated broiler pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat from 4 to 6 minutes or till fish flakes easily with a fork. Turn and brush fish often with the reserved marinade. Makes 4 servings. • Grilling Directions: Lightly grease a cold grill rack. Place kabobs on rack. Position rack directly over medium coals on an uncovered grill. Grill for 8 to 12 minutes or till fish flakes easily with a fork. Turn and brush fish often , with the reserved marinade. The trick to getting kabobs evenly dope is to leave a little space between pieces as you thread the chunks on a skewer. Apple Orchard Baked Beans 1 pound pork sausage 1/2 can condensed tomato soup 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 (16-ounces) cans of baked beans (best when beans contain molasses or brown sugar) 1 large aplple, very thinly sliced 1/2 cup brown sugar Heat oven to 450 degrees. In skillet, brown meat, and drain off fat. Combine meat with soup, pepper, and beans. Pour into 2 1/2 to 3-quart casse role. Arrange apple slices on top Sprinkle With brown sugar. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes. Lei stand for 5 to 10 minutes before servings. GRACE BOEHM Washington Bean Casserole 1/2 pound sliced bacon 1/2 pound ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 can (28 ounces) pork and beans 1 can (17 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 2 tablespoons molasses or dark karo syrup 1 teaspoon salt ' 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional) In large skillet cook bacon and drain well on paper towel. Pour off grease and brown ground beef and onion — drain well. Cut bacon into small pieces and put into greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish, add cooked - ground beef and Breakfast and Lunch Menus RCES Monday, May 26: Breakfast: Memorial Day!!! Tuesday, May 27: hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, May 28: scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, May 29: hot oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, May 30: breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, May 26: Lunch: Memorial Day!!! Tuesday, May 27: sausage biscuits, mashed potatoes and baked apples or peaches: Wednesday, May 28: deli ham and cheese sandwich, potato rounds and fresh orange or pears. SWIMWEAR SALE 20-25% OFF 20-25% OFF A. SELECT MISSES' SWIMWEAR AND COVER-UPS. Save on a selection of flattering one- and two-piece swimwear and cover-ups in a variety of styles. Choose looks by Jantzen, Body I.D., Mainstream and others. 20-25% OFF B. ENTIRE STOCK OF JUNIOR SWIMWEAR. Take the plunge in today's hottest swimwear styles by Citrus, Sassafras, Shapes, Mystic Bay, Surfside and others. Save on a wide assortment of oneand two-piece looks. 20% OFF C. ENTIRE STOCK OF CHILDREN'S SWIMWEAR AND COVER-UP'S. Fun styles from Ocean Pacific* Concept Clothing Co., Mickey and Co.* Oshkosh* and others. Available in infant, toddler, girls' 4-16 and boys' 4-20 sizes. Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! KUYAl rl_AZA • YK' LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • WARRENTON CENTER L)NT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 * WARRENTON, VA » (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 onions and mix together. Add all of the beans and mix well. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir into beef and bean mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover ' and bake 15 minutes longer. Note: This looks a little too runny when you first take it out of the oven but thickens up after about 15 minutes. Yield about 12 servings. ANN BROWN Woodville Quick Chicken Grill Italian salad dressing (Wishbone Robusto or Light works well) boneless chicken breast halves eggplant (sliced) zucchini (sliced) tomatoes (cut in half) red potatoes (sliced thin) Place chicken in non-metal dish or plastic bag and cover with about 1/2 cup Italian dressing. Let soak in refrigerator for about ,, an hour. Grill chicken over hot coals about 15 minutes, vegetables about 5 minutes or so. Baste constantly with the salad dressing • ANN BROWN * Woodville Thursday, May 29: sausage pizza, tossed garden salad or com and mixed fruit or cherries. Friday, May 30: hot dog on bun, ;' potato chips, mini carrots and fresh i apple. RCHS Monday, May 26: Memorial <. Day!!! Tuesday, May 27: fish filet, scalloped potatoes, choice of fruit and hush puppies or cheese pizza, french t1 fries and fruit. Wednesday, May 28: turkey sub, • french fries, choice of fruit and brownie or cheeseburger on bun, french fries and fruit. Thursday, May 29: taco’s, seasoned curly fries and cherry cobbler with cool whip or chicken salad on ,•> bun or grilled ham and cheese. Friday, May 30: hot dog on bun, ■* mashed potatoes and sauerkraut or chilled fruit or pepperoni pizza and chilled fruit. Woodville Highlights \ Mr. Ray Crawford, Charles Ray * and Elizabeth of Sperryville, Mr. Curtis Crawford and Katherine of •Flint Hill were Sunday evening guests 7 of Mrs. Audra Crawford. The W.M.U. of Woodville Baptist * Church met with Mrs. Starke Jones on - ' Thursday afternoon. By JUNE CLARK Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke and Mr. and Mrs. Die Burke had dinner on Sunday at the Pig-N-Steak Restaurant in Madison. Mrs. Tommy O’Brien and daughter, Stacie of Appomattox and Don Swan of Lynchburg were weekend „ guests of Rev. and Mrs. Starke Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Die Burke attended the Air Show at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Friday. Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt ' attended the wedding of Mary Catherine Winchester of Fredericksburg and Edward Scott Corker of Beaverdam on Saturday at the Trinity Episcopal Church in ’V Beaverdam. Have a great week! RAPPAHANNOCK HIGH SCHOOL 10YEAR REUNION to be held August 16th, 1997 Interested classmates? Denice Ekdson Herrman 540-349-4767 4353 Broad Run Church Rd New Baltimore, VA 20187

Enrichment Series Underway By CAROL LUCKING Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The practitioners of the Rappahannock Healing. Arts have begun providing educational workshops that stimulate personal growth. The move to their new space at 11945 Lee Highway has offered expanded services to area communities wishing to learn more about complementary health care options. Currently underway from 7 to 9 p.m. and running through July 16, the Weekly Life Enrichment Series kicks off with Certified Therapeutic Massage practitioner Karen Loving offering an introduction to the Alexander Technique. “Learning to Move with Ease” will invite those attending to awaken one’s muscles and move towards balance and fluidity. In exploring one’s own natural way of moving, an awareness of how to use the least effort will become apparent in a variety of activities such as gardening, standing, sitting, working, creating, dancing, singing, etc. This experiential workshop requires wearing comfortable clothing and an openness to learn something new about the way you move. Other May programs include Certified Therapeutic Massage practitioner Sharyn Nicholson’s program entitled “Honoring Intuitive Information” on May 21. She will guide participants to explore ways to draw forth the Energy needed to truly listen and transform one’s life. Internationally known herbalist Kathleen Maier’s presentation on May 28 is entitled “Herbal Tonics for the Immune System.” Traditional cultures used springtime to cleanse the liver and move congestion accumulated from the winter. Learn simple herbal recipes to stimulate and nourish the immune system. June programs include “Dowsing and Divining" with Shiatsu practitioner Dan Lewis. Counselor Carol Lucking will lead a relationshipenhancing program entitled “Recreating Satisfying Partnerships.” A mini-workshop presented by Bertha Scholten, LPC entitled “Align your Life with Universal Law for Comfort and Abundance” is set for June 18. Ivan Ussach, MPH and Certified Yoga and Transformational Breathwork practitioner will lead “Breath Power” as an introduction to the benefits of using breathing to relax, energize and reveal hidden truths. July’s titles include “Experience the Ancient and Time Honored Form of Bodywork Known as Shiatsu” with Jeff Hazel and Dan Lewis on July 2. Music and Sound therapy practitioner Beth Levick will introduce her innovative work on July 9 entitled “Bioharmonics: Harmonizing the Body Using Frequency and Sound” and Holistic Health Nurse Lanise Waites will end the series with “Creating Partnerships in Health” a program focusing on the shift from “patient” to healthcare “partner” with tips on how to begin practicing sensible health-care consumerism. The Enrichment classes are open to the public with a $5 suggested donation to the Center. For more information call 987-7204. Weekend Activities, Events Enjoyed Joseph Peregory spent the weekend on a camping trip on Mr. Andy Guest’s farm near Front Royal and his sister, Jennifer spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal. Salem Fire Department hosted another enjoyable Singing and Pickin party Friday evening and they are thankful to each one who came out and gave their support. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Halterman of Reva Way were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Cunningham, Sr. in Jeffersonston. Belated birthday wishes are extended to Mr. A.A. Goodall, whose day was Monday. Mrs. May Anna Atkins of Flint Hill was a Sunday afternoon guest of Mrs. Elva Bailey. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Randy Norman whose day was yesterday, The Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department held their business meeting at the Bethel Baptist Church on Monday evening with a special item of business concerning those who will be participating in the “Miss Reva” pageant to be held as their fundraiser. Many thanks to Mrs. Gloria Switzer and Mrs. Janet Hitt of our area, who along with other parents have helped in the preparation for the Girl Scouts Ceremony Dedicated By RUTH CLARK Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Girl Scout’s Mother-Daughter Tea and Fly-Up ceremony was held on Saturday, May 17 at the Sperryville Fire Hall. Opening Flag ceremony was presented by Amanda Brown Senior troop 380 as the caller and Jessica Estes and Brittany Smith of Jr. Troop 2021 were the flag carriers. Prayers and dedication was offered by Sarah Brown, leader of Troop 380. The 1 Mother-Daughter tea was dedicated to the memory of Mary Beth Williams although Mary Beth was not a girl scout, she was a daughter and all parents are grieving the loss of such a lovely daughter. Sally Havstad, leader and Service Unit Chairperson acted as hostess of the occasion. Daisy Troop 2031 bridged over to the awaiting Brownie Troops 402 and 920. Sandra Anthony’s Brownie Troop 920 were greeted by Junior Troops 2021 and 2022 with leaders, Ginger Estes and Deborah Mills. All Rappahannock Area Leaders then welcomed Kylene Wolf, Dawn Havstad and Fran Overdorf, graduating seniors into Adult Girl Scouting. The girls were presented roses by their leaders, Sally Havstad and Liols Wolf. About 60 girl scouts, leaders, parents and friends enjoyed the evening with punch and desserts. The Rappahannock Area Girl Scouts are under the Virginia Skyline Girl Scout Council. • BUY IT • SELL IT • FIND IT Irt the Rappahannock News Classifieds BOSTON By MARIE RATIONS 987-8802 Senior banquet at Rappahannock High School Sunday afternoon. , Massanova Christian Academy will hold their graduation exercises this Saturday afternoon when four students will receive diplomas. Mrs. Cindy Heflin and Mrs. Phyliss Frazier were among the chap erones for the D.A.R.E. participants of Rappahannock Elementary School when they went on a field trip to the Manassas Airport Tuesday. Miss Amanda Sims spent the weekend with her grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Hawkins. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Saturday afternoon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family on Turkey Ridge Road. Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Peyton and Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson motored to Fredericksburg Sunday afternoon. Our condolences to the family of Mr. Charlie E. Wood, who passed away last week and to family and friends of Miss Williams and Miss Smoot who lost their lives in a tragic accident last week, we extend our prayers. CLORErGEEST funeral home 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant For every time a flag is waved we shall remember. TURNER-ROBERTSHAW FUNERAL HOME C. Warren Turner, Owner 1200 North Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, VA 635-4186 kJeddiWf Statfaw&ufr INVITATIONS • ANNOUNCEMENTS &appafjannorfe J^etoS Stop by our office on MainStreet, Washington, VA and we can help you plan your entire wedding. 540-675-3338 ■ Obituaries Evelyn Turner Evelyn V. Turner, known as Virginia, was born December 11, 1931, in Amissville to the late Kelly and Gladys Edwards. In the early 1950’s, Virginia moved to Washington, D.C. where she attended school. Food service was one of her talents which she pursued for many years before going into the nursing profession until her departure. Virginia was a very loving, caring, and humble person that enjoyed cooking, baking, and going to church. Survivors include her husband, Ralph Turner; eight children; two step-daughters’; one brother; two sisters; 27 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Mary E. Williams Mary Elizabeth (Mary Beth) Williams, 18, of Flint Hill, died on Wednesday, May 14 as a result of an automobile accident on Route 729, Rappahannock County. She was bom in Culpeper County on April 6, 1979, and was a student at Rappahannock County High School where she served on the Year Book Committee. She played boys soccer and volleyball; was a member of. the Rappahannock 4-H and the All Star 4H where she showed lambs and had received Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Awards at shows in Culpeper. She wanted to pursue a career in teaching Agriculture. She enjoyed babysitting and was employed by the Child Care Learning Center in Rappahannock; had helped with Camp Fantastic for two years; and was a member of Flint Hill Fire Department. Survivors include her parents, Thomas V. and Bonnie P. Williams of Flint Hill; one brother, Gregory Thomas Williams of Flint Hill; her paternal grandparents. Mary Hudson Williams of Flint Hill and the late Thomas V. Williams; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray M. Pennington Jr. of Warrenton. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 17 at Clore-Geest Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Randy West officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Orlean Baptist Church. Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Tori Smoot Tori Leigh “T.L.” Smoot, 19, of Rixeyville, died on Thursday, May 15 in Fairfax Hospital as the result of an automobile accident in Rappahannock County. Miss Smoot was bom in Culpeper on April 15, 1978. She worked at the Communications Corporation ol America in the accounting department. She was active in high school sports at Culpeper County High School. She is survived by her parents, Mr and Mrs. Curtis Lee Smoot ol Rixeyville; her sister, Kimberlj Mozingo of Culpeper; her patema grandmother, Ethel Hawkins ol Manassas; and her maternal grand mother, Frances Edward of Culpeper. Funeral services were hek Sunday, May 18 at Clore-Gees Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev John S. Farrar officiating. Burial fol lowed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens a Jeffersonton. Clore-Geest Funeral Home it Culpeper was in charge of the arrange ments. James Riley James Albert Riley, 77, of Fron Royal, died Sunday, May 18 at th< Lynn Care Center in Front Royal. Graveside services were heh Wednesday, May 21 in Prospect Hil Cemetery with Rev. John Burke offici ating. Mr. Riley was bom May 1, 1920, ii Fauquier County, son of Henry am Dicey Riley. He was a retired farm hand Surviving is one sister, Myrtle Le Burke of Washington. Arrangements are being handle) by Maddox Funeral Home in Fron Royal. ^u 11 "•»! 111111% °"h $4.(50 ferwttk ^40-fV7^-3 33R for ml inch spaced OjlxJ ^ U / O %J%J «JO Next D, iline May 23 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0937 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET INC. The One-Stop Shop tor complete Home Decorating Service floor Covering! 'Wirxlow Treatments Wallpaper • Slip Covers I Upholstery Residential & Commercial Rt 211 Amleevilte, VA 937-5500 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIROPRACTIC Chiropractor Dr. Thomas Lee. Jr. B S D C Warrenton I (MO) 349-1152, D.C. Washington Office (MO)675-249l, Ihk.ShIi Sy Aftiwilmcnti CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 . KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 BILL CATO & CO. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • Carpentry • Timber Framing • Cabinetmaking 540-937-3039 VA Class A Building. Plumbing. Electncal . V JENKINS FAMILY CONSTRUCTION Sfcsdalizirg in r acting, EBTcdeling & adiiticns Robert W. Jenkins, Jr. 540-987-9526 FENCING FENCING Installer of Equigard John Lyons Signature Product Electric Livestock Fence High Tensile, Barb Wire, Amencan Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 GARDEN MAINTENANCE time to groin itour cum vegetables? Is yourflower garden out of control'? “Planting • “Weeding “Mulching • “Pruning Memo) Soule ■Eves 5-9 987-3358 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL puuuEars Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class A Certified Xew & Old Work Free Estimates on Xew ttbrk 540-675-3249 PAINTING FAUX FINISHES Mimil.s C'■* PECORATIVI PAINTING hx Liruta Hoimst r.» 540-9*7' i $49 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 SERVICES BOWIE'S SECRETARIAL OCrrEEparfenoe, database, nausadpts, resumes, wills, etc. Iagpitg. free local pidop & cfelivery. call Etmue at First DdJar F£rm. 540-675-3460 SPECIALIZED BACKHOE SERVICES 540-675-3901 FOOTERS PERK TESTS WATER LINES LANDSCAPING UTILITY TRENCHING Compact Industrial backhoe for tight area excavation SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY Second Chance Stables Trail Rides & Pony Rides. Hourly Rates 540-635-RIDE HUNTLY, VIRGINIA STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPERRYVILLE, VA TAX PREPARATION TV SALES & REPAIR GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE& RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen A»d, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St., Madison 540-948-2200 TIRED OF POOR TV RECEPTION? Tired of cable; poor antenna reception; renting a dish? SWITCH40 Channels $19.99/mo 76 Channels $29.99/mo 100% CREDIT APPROVAL Sales people needed in all areas. For more info, call 1-800-641-9999 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection In VA. Sierra, Jotul. Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE 804/971-6777 STORAGE South Wale^M^ Business & if »&.# Mini Storage^# Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229. All sizes available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. 540-341-7000 TRASH SERVICE SKYLINE SERVICES is expanding residential & commercial trash pick-up service in the following areas - Huntley, Flint Hill, and the Little Washington area. Once a week trash pick-up of each week of every month. We otter a 10% discount tor senior citizens. MANY OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE: Hauling, rental house/apt. cleaning; clean out basements, attics, etc. Other services available. For more info, please call Kimberlee or Lloyd 540-636-1930

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Available furnished for 2 or 3 month sublet. References, plus security, plus $750/ month. Perfect for couple. No pets. Call 540-987-9151, . leave message. Cascades/ Lowes Island $1,350/ month. Lovely, 3 Level Garage Townhome, Sunny Country Kitchen, 9’ Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Neutral Carpet, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full/ 2 half Baths, Finished Basement, Security System, Chris Cormack, 444-5900, ext. 37, Flint Hill, 2nd Ivl 1 BR apt. $325/mo. Sperryville 2 BR cottage avail. 7-1. $450/mo. Sperryville adjoining 1 BR apt ($325) & 500sf store ($295). Will rent separately. Days 540-675-7171 Summer Rental/ Washington, VA. 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, deck, washer, dryer, CAC, available mid-June, $650/ month. 540-675-1543. Roommate Herndon: Professional, responsible, non- smoking, Male/ Female, 35-50 years old, to rent Bedroom in Townhouse with 1 adult, private bath, washer/ dryer, near community golf course. No pets, German Shepherd in residence, no overnight guests, own phone line, references required, available immediately, $350 including utilities. Call (703)904-8518 during the hours of 6:00pm9:00pm, Monday thru Friday and 10:00am6:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays. _' 18 Real Estate 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. 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. Price: $79,900. 25% down, bal fin 15 years, VRM, oac. Unique opportunity! Call HCV 304-2622770. General Classified Adoption •Children-Friendly* Doreen/ Chuck: Caring. Fun-loving. Married 10 years. Medical mom stays home. Let's help each other. Please call. No obligation. Your privacy respected. 1-800484-6482 code 6396, or visit us at www.access. digex.net/-spartan/baby. html A Baby can fullfil our dreams. We long to give your baby lots of love and a happy home with stayat-home mom. Expenses paid. Please call Kathy or Peiterl-800-671-6566 or 703-709-9241 collect. A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newborn and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. Loving couple wishes to adopt infant. Happy, secure home with full time mom. Medical and legal expenses paid. Please Call Dian and Joe at 1800-579-1860, or collect 703-830-1341. Radford University Alumni Golf Tournament Friday, June 13, 1997. 2:00 p.m. shotgun start. Bristow Manor Golf Club. Sponsorship available. For more information, please call Jayne Katz Ayers at (703)803-7717. 29 Auctions Absolute Auction - 287 Acre Farm, Patrick County, VA Sat. June 7th, 19 tracts from 3 acres to 60 acres and a 14,000 LB Tobacco allotment. Enjoy beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from all tracts. Visit www.woltz.com or call 1800-551-3588, Woltz & Associates, Brokers & Auctioneers, VA#321 Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy Chantilly.1^* jjg&27-4004 Every Friday Night at 7:00 p.m. Furniture • Antiques and Otherwise * Collectibles • Glassware • Household items •pre-memorial* DAY SALE Sat. May 24at 5:00 p.m. THE MOSBY CENTER 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA • 703-327-4004 Furniture, Antiques, Glassware, Pottery, Lots ot Collectibles and Primitives Dir: From Chantilly, take Rt SO 3.5 mi. W. ot Rf. 28 (Sully Rd.). From Gilberts Comer A. COV*f, nenta on ^ (Rt. 15 & Rt. 50) 7 milM E. on Rt. 50 Twins: Cash. Check. MOST debit card. Discover. VISA, MC. Announcement* < day of sate take precedence ovw printed matsr aJ Food available. Calvin Neal VAAR #2064 LW.'Scoop'Magkmlaa gk W VAAR #1309 gk ■ i ra 31 Boats & Accessories See-DooXP 1992: Groat condition, too much tun, moving, must sell. $3,100/ or best offer. Ask for Bryan. Home (703)777-8014, Pager 540)341-6636. AA Business Opportunities Challenge Yourself. I earned over $70,000 my first year in the nutrition Business. I need 5 serious, teachable people lor expansion. Call (703)838-9300 24 hours. J£ Real Estate IV For Sale American Family Hon 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 Auctions Antique Auction Furniture, Toys, Hummels, Glassware Sunday, May 25 a( 12:00 p.m. Doors Open at 10:00 a m. (Preview Sat.. May 24 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) Another large auction filled with antiques and fine furnishings including oak, walnut, mahogany, pine: Antique toys from 1930s & 40s (some in mint condition): 30+ Hummels: Lg. selection of Goofus. Depression & other glass: Numerous collectibles: Coins: Jewelry: Etc. (Call for complete listing.) Culpeper Auction Center <VAF*255) (From Main St Downtown Culpeper, take Rt 522N to 1 5 miles on left) (540) 825-9045 (fax) (540) 825-7040 Qrt Business VA Opportunities Access Internet on TvMillions Want TV". E-mail, Sports, News & Research Capabilities. 757423-3916 Exploding! it. “Web Exciting Home Based Business: Serious income. Working 7 to 10 hours per week. Call (703)802-9520 for FREE Info. Packet. 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 At\ Furniture "Tm 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 Yard Sale, Saturday, May 24, Sam tolpm. 211 to Bus. 211, right at Inn, straight and follow signs, brick house on left, #93 Fodderstack Road. Household items, men/ women clothes, baby items, old computer. Not Responsible for Accidents. Yard Sale: Sat. May 24th, Sam - until at Ben Venue Market. Route 211. 44 Giveaways Dog Needs Family: Golden Retriever//Collie Mix. 2 years old, neutered male. All shots current. To the “right" home. 304-725-2315. Giveaway: 5 Puppies Free to a good home. Red Heeler Cross- 5 weeks old. Ready to be weaned. Eating well on their own. Call 338-2507. Horse Manure. Giveaway. You Haul. 540-3644024. 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 A Trailers. All Typ»a. Cash Terms Will pick-up at farm. (410) 987-5642 C4 Horses Wl For Sale WANTED TO BUY: school type horses & ponies, but, will buy any kind. Cash terms. (540)347-7776. Miscellaneous 9Q For Sale Mulch, Topsoil, Compost for Sale: Call' Treese. (540)347-9372. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale RCA Model CC507 Camcorder Charger, light tripod, and carrying case, perfect condition, $300.00. Call Mark or Debbie. (540)341-7959. AMISSVILLE AUCTION j SATURDAY, JUNE 7th, 1997 at 10:00 A.M. DIRECTIONS: FROM FRONT ROYAL: Rt 522 S (approx 15 miles) to Massies Comer. Turn left on 211 E, continue approx 2 m to Ben Venue. Turn right onto 729. Sale site 1.5 m on right at Lyle Ln. FROM WARRENTON: Take Rt 211 (approx 18 miles) thru AmisSville Ben Venue. Turn left onto 729, travel 1.5 mi to sale site on right at Lyle Ln. Partial Listing TRACKLOADERS & DOZERS Komatsu D55 S trackldr w/Erops & new tracks, S/N 7055; JD 450 B, 6-w dozer, Orops w/sweeps. BACKHOES & FORKLIFT ID 310-A ldr backhoe, Orops, GP bkt w/ext hoe & Wein Roy quick attach - nice backhoe, S/N 320151; CASE 580 K 4X4 cab ext hoe, v.g. cond, S/N JJG0022415; FORD 555 B ldr backhoe, Erops, GP /bkt, 24" bkt, 3,370 hrs, S/N OR52006; Pb 1 11 BONE Super 6,6,000 lb forklift w/gaseng. FARM TRACTORS A EQUIPMENT HESSTON DT-70-66, 4X4 farm tractor w/Orops, 700 hrs; FORD 2000 farm tractor, gas eng, 3 pt, 540 PTO; LAWN GENIE pickup mower, S/N 48705. SKIDSTEER Bobcat 643 skidsteer ldr, Orops, aux hyd, S/N 13518. EXCAVATOR CAT 215 LC hyd excavator, short stick, long carriage, S/N 96L1358; MF 450 hyd excavator. GENERATOR A AIR COMPRESSOR CAT 75 kw generator w/dsl power, runs good; CHICAGO pneumatic 150 cfm air comp w/gas eng; LINDSAY 80 cfm air comp w/Wisc gas eng. ROAD TRACTORS 1987 WHITE Volvo T/A tractor w/sleeper, 400 Cummins dsl; 1984 KW COE T/A tractor w/sleeper, Cummins dsl, 8 spd; 1981 KW COE T/A tractor w/sleeper, Cat dsl, 8 spd, Air ride susp; 1993 FORD LTL 9000 T/A road tractor w/Cummins dsl eng, 9 spd Jake brake, alum tanks. DUMPS TRUCKS (2) 1994 IHC 4700 S/A 10’ dumps w/DT-408 dsl eng, 5/2 spd trans, low mileage - nice trucks; 1989 S-1900 S/A 16’ flatbed dump, DT-466 dsl, 5/2 spd trans, air brakes, 32,000 gvw, 52,000 mi; (2) 1988 FORD L-8000T/A dumps w/new 16’ bodies, Ford dsl eng, 13 spd low hole trains, air tailgates w/spreader apron; 1986 IHC S-1900 w/10’ dump body, DT-466, 5/2 spd trans, airbrakes. CAB A CHASSIS 1990 IHC S/A C&C w/brand new DT-360 dsl eng, 0 miles on new eng, 5/2 spd trans, air bakes, A/C, long wh base, “had 24' box on trk". MECHANICS TRUCK A WORK TRUCKS 1992 FORD F-250 utility V-8 gas eng w/new engine, 5 spd trans; 1978 CHEVY C-60 S/A svc mechanics body trk w/gas eng; 1989 FORD Econoline 250 work van, gas eng, auto trans; 1989 CHEVY crewcab, 3/4 ton w/utility body; 1986 FORD work van, gas eng, auto trans; 1967 FORD custom flatbed dump - No title; 1954 CHEVY panel van; 1988 FORD F-350 flatbed w/dst eng; 1987 GMC 6000 S/A flatbed, 4/2 spd trans w/gas. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE 1976 APOLLO 2600 RL motor home w/gas eng, 74,000 orig mi. PICKUPS A VEHICLE 1988 FORD LTD stationwagon, loaded; 1987 GMC 6000 S/A flatbed 4/2 spd trans TRAILERS A CONTAINERS 1988 HYSTER 25 ton tilt-top trl, 24’ deck, air brakes; 1980 JOHNSON T/A log trl; 1979 JOHNSON T/A log trl; 1973 FRUEHAUF T/A 40’ fit trl; 1960 DORSEY 35 ton T/A dble drop low boy trl; 1989 EAGER BEAVER Tri/A, 9 ton trl; 1986 BETTER BUILT BECK T/A skdldr trl. MISC Misc port gas eng generators; Cast iron pipe cutter; Jackhammer Sr hoses; (2) New American Standard toilets; Rigid 450 tri-stands; (2) Rigid 300 power vices; Rockwell band saw; Diaphram pump w/gas eng; JD 644 multi-purpose ldr bkt; Heavy duty log splitter w/5 hp eng; Misc chains, binders, tools &. much more. TERMS OF SALE: COMPLETE PAYMENT SALE DAY with CASH or CASHIERS CHECK. Personal or Company checks accepted only if accompanied by a VALID BANK LETTER OF GUARANTEED PAYMENT - See your bank to obtain letter. Now accepting VISA/MASTERCARD. A 5% administrative fee will be charged on all non- cash/non-check purchases. PRE-SALE INSPECTION: Friday, June 6, 1997, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. CONSIGNMENTS STILL BEING ACCEPTED, TO CONSIGN, PLEASE CALL Wolfe Industrial Auctions, Inc. (800)443-9580 • (301)898-0340 9801 Hansonville Rd, Frederick MD 21702 http://www.fred.net/auctions GBL LONG HORN SALE: Culpeper Ag Center Sat. May 24, 1pm Cows, Pairs, Bulls, Heifers & Steers. For more Info call: 540-788-4894 ‘Miscellaneous I For Sale Live Game Fish for Stocking Ponds Over 32 species available. Colorful catalog upon request. Zetts Fish Hatchery, Route 2 Box 218K, Inwood, W.V. 25428 304-2293654 South West look. Rustic Mexican living room suite (sofa, loveseat, chair seating 6) Salmon upholstery over pig skin with twig frame. Cost, New $1300. Asking $850. 540987-8775. Woodville Area. 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 57 Miscellaneous Wanted 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 NEED CASH? We Will Buy or Pawn lewelry. Diamonds, Watches, All Signed Pieces. Top Prices Paid! Tysons Art &. Jewelry Exchange 8150 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA M-Fri. 10am-6pm. Saturday 10-5fm. (703)893-0566 0 Pet Supplies Sales & Service Border Collie Pups: Imported sire, Dam was 5th in National Nursery Finals, and in Finals at Oatlands. 3 Males. Ready in May. Shots and guarantees. (540)338-2316. Dog Obedience Classes Basic level begins Tuesday, 5-29, dogs 16 weeks and older, Amissville. 540-9372114. EARLY DEADLINE All Of Our Offices Will Be Closed Monday, May 26th, 1997, In Observance of Memorial Day. TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD CALL 1 -800-852-4797 EMPLOYMENT CALL 703-689-1260 ^ oAZ< oAZ*' . Jl/ Jy Jy Jy Jy

61 Personals Adult Diapers- Depends, Attends. Save Money on all of your incontinence supplies and have them delivered conveniently to your home. We bill Medicaid. Call Home Care Delivered at 1-800-5655644. 65 Services Business PROFESSIONAL BARTENDER Available to tend your wedding, reception, parties, etc. Excellent references. Call Ann at (703) 777-7015, leave message. 67 Services, Financing Mortgage $$Cash$$ Immediate $$ for structures settlements and deferred insurance claims. J.G. Wentworth 1-800-386-3562 $Debt Consolidations. Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non profit, licensed/bonded. 1-800955-0412. "Action Cash** Any credit rating * Cash for Homeowners * No Equity Programs * Lowest Prices * No Up Front Fees * Local Company * Mortgage South, Inc. * Call Nelson* 1-800-2549506. 1ST & 2ND Mortgages Fast. Any Credit Rating. No Upfront Fees. Easy Payment Plans. Great Rates. Call Charles Toney at 804-282-0605 or 1-800-269-1311. Crosstate Mortgage. Credit Card Debt! Stop harassing phone calls. Eliminate or reduce interest. Cut payments up to 50%. Non-Profit Debt Consolidation Co. 1-800229-8027 Debt Consolidation Free Cut monthly payments up to 30-50%. Reduce interest. Stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Free confidential help. NCCS Non profit, licensed/bonded. 1 -800955-0412. Need Cash? Receiving Payments? We'll Turn Your Annuity, Mortgage, Trust Deed, Lotteiv Into Immediate Usable CASH! Call Free Now For Best Pnce. 1-800-659-2274 Ext.47 Own For The Price Of Renting! Build your home NOW, without the downpayment banks demand. Complete construction and permanent financing if qualified. DeGeorde Home Alliance, 1-800343-2884. 68 Services Healthcare 20/20 Without Glasses! Safe, rapid, non-surgical, permanent restoration 68 weeks. Airline pilot developed. Doctor approved. Free information by mail: (800)422-7320, ext.239 (406)961-5570, Fax (406)961-5577. http://www. visionf reedom .com Satisfaction Guaranteed. Diabetic? Are you still paying for supplies? Why? For information on how you can receive supplies at little or no cost call 1 -800-678-5733 Diabetics Save $$’s on supplies. Medicare pays for your supplies of you use insulin. Medicare billed direct. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Mention AD-AA03. 1-800-7481662 _ . Respiratory problems? Paying for medications? Why? Do you use Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin), Ipratropium (Atrovent), Metaproterenol (Alupent), or other nebulizer medications? Call Express Med 1-800-6785733. _ _ Services CQ Home Uw Improvement EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mil® west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 the CLASSIFIEDS get results! Classified Automotive Dodge 1996 Stratus, loaded, including CD, security system, 19k miles. $13,995. Call (703)352Donate Your Car. Jewish Heritage for the Blind. Tax Deductible. Free Towing, Free Phone Card to Donors w/AD #1285. 1-800-2-Donate. Ford 1990 Probe: V-6, 5 speed, air condition, more. Low miles $3,500/ or best offer. Ford 1988 Thunderbird: V-6, loaded, needs emission control work. Low miles, beautiful car. $1,500/ offer. (540)3474997 after 6pm. Nissan 1983 280 ZX for sale: Automatic, power windows, white with Ttops. Best offer. Ask for Chris. (540)349-3381,, 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 parts Installed (H purchased hen). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy and Sell running cars and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt 229,3 miles past Cubeper Ugh School. 825-2571 85 Thicks Chevy 1952 Pickup: Restored, 5 windows, runs good, looks good, new paint, $5,800. (301) 739-2627 Unheard of Low-Low Rv Prices! Carolina’s Largest Selection of New & Used RV's. Volume Buying Lets Us Sell to You For Less-Much Less! Tom Johnson Camping. 1-800-225-7802. 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. Four Mickey Thompson tires 39/18.50/15. almost new, perfect conditoin. $800 or trade for new 35's. 304-725-5871. mmm 100Bids& 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 & 5-21-97 #41220 CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT 100Bids& Proposals INVITATION TO BID RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (UST) & FUEL PUMPS UNTIL 3 P.M.THURSDAY JUNE 5. 1997. A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM AT 10:00 AM TUESDAY. MAY 27, 1997, 6 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD, WASHINGTON VA. 22747 SPECIFICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT PRE-BID MEETING FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE AT (540) 987-8773 5-21-97 #43412 INVITATION FOR BID Sealed bids are invited for the following project: ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR RAPPAHANNOCK HIGH. SCHOOL. 12575 LEE. HIGHWAY. WASHINGTON. VIRGINIA 22747 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 roofing followed by the installation of a metal structural framing system, wood decking and shingle roof. Approximately 8 000 square 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 #42349 4A4 Legal IU1 Notices 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 Bock 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. nand being in Piedmont Magisterial District, , pahannock County, Virginia, containing 5 675 acre's, 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 property 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; (in) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to the termination of the bidding, (iv) to keep the bidding open for any length of time, not to exceed 20 days; (v) to postpone the sale one or more 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 forth above, the deposit shall be retained by the Trustee and applied to the costs and expenses of the sale and the balance, rf any, to be retained by the Trustee as compensation tor 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 PO Box 268 Sperryville, Virginia 22740 (540) 98^8512 5-7, 5-14, & 5-21-97 #40372 Employment I ACCOUNTS CLERK Energetic person sought to manage internal accounts of mult-store retail company in the equestrian industry. Computer skills needed. Send resume to: Mrs. Garis, 43717 John Mosby Hwy, Chantilly, VA. 20152 or FAX 703327-6508 Customer Service Field Rep for new home builder. Minimum 5 yrs. exp. Fax resume & Salary req. to 703-620-3337 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 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. Electrician Helpers/ Laborers Sterling co. has opening for commercial electrical helpers and laborers. Must have own tools & transportation. Interviews by appointment only. (703) 404-8100 ELECTRICIANS Helpers & Trainees Full time with benefits for residential work throughout No.Va. Call: E.L. Kellogg, Corp. 703-968-5545 HELP WANTED LOOKING FOR JACKS & JILLS OF ALL TRADES. 540-829-7992 INSTRUCTORS Needed for George Washington CarverPiedmont Technical Education Center in the following three areas for the 1997-1998 school year: Auto Mechanics, Graphic Communications and Computer Network. All three positions require a minimum of five years experience 6 in field. Prefer a Va. Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement. Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested, call 540-8250476. Deadline: June 14,1997. MANUFACTURING 10 manufacturing people needed for rotating shift, earning up to $8.24 per hour. 540-829-7992 MECHANIC Year round work for Northern Virginia construction company. Call Bill @ 703-777-9022 Owner/Operators. Late model tractors wanted to pull company vans in Se/Midwest. Pay $.805/mile loaded or empty up to $.85 with bonus. Insurance and permits provided. home weekly, Commodity Express. W.Columbia, SC 800-763-0166 TRUSS FABRICATORS 10 Truss Fabricators needed. Night shift available. $8.00 per hour. 540-829-7992 PART TIME STAFF ASSOCIATE WordPerfect, writing, math, telephone skills necessary for a customer focused governmental planning agency. 6 hours/day, 4 days/week. Paid holidays. Salary DOQ. Send resume to: RappahannockRapidan Planning District Commission 211 Waters Place Culpeper, VA 22701 Review of resumes begins May 27 Position open until filled. EOE SECRETARY #7120-01 Full-time division level position in Culpeper. Skilled administrative secretary, good typing & word processing. Handle confidential data. Hiring range: $8.22 - $9.24/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 5/30/97, to: Human Resources RappahannockRapidan CSB 401 S. Main St. Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 EEO/AA WAREHOUSE Dominion Saddlery in Chantilly, VA is looking for an energetic, honest hard working individual to assist with general shipping, receiving, and stocking duties; experience helpful but not necessary. Good hours and salary. Call 703-3274423 or come in to apply at 43717 John Mosby Hwy. Ask for Jim GO Jobs VO Wanted PROFESSIONAL BARTENDER • Available to tend your wedding, reception, parties, etc. Excellent references. Call Aon at (703) 777-7015, leave message. NURSES-PEDIATRIC : Pediatric nurses with trach. : experience needed for nights,: evenings, and weekends in Front Royal and Winchester. Competitive Pay. 401 (k). : Call Misty at : Medical Innovations (540)891-7091. HELP WANTED Construction Monomoy Services Inc.. ! is now interviewing for experienced BACKHOE OPERATOR. We work in Fauqier, Loudoun, Culpeper & Rappahannock Counties. Benefits offered. EOE Please call 540-253-5500 MARKETING COORDINATOR PT and/or FT position to market home health equipment/supplies, nutritionals, IV therapies. and respiratory therapies to physicians and referral sources throughout the N.Va. area. This energetic person will have an excellent background in both marketing and home health care. Candidates must be able to demonstrate ability to develop contractual relationships and communicate effectively with executives and health professionals. Mail or FAX resume to: Convaless/The Plains Pharmacy Attn: Debbie Cahill, COO P.O. Drawer U The Plains, VA 20198 FAX 540-253-5573 SALES COORDINATOR Builder's Supply & Lumber, a leading supplier of buiiding 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 Lorrie 9 540-825-0200 Mon.-Frl. 8:00am to 12:00pm Elkwood. Va. Smoke-Free Work Environment. EOE THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Dish Machine Operators/ General Helpers We have immediate openings for physically strong individuals to operate the dishwashing machine and to be general helpers in our Kitchen. No experience necessary, we will provide training. Good pay and benefits. If interested, please call Jan at 1-800-272-4466 THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA 22747 I Too Late to Claaalfy Be A Paralegal! Train now! Be a part of one of today’s fastest growing careers. Accredited attorney instructed diploma/degreed home study programs. Free catalog. 800-4763316ext.13 Earn $1500 weekly while keeping your regular job we do the selling for you. Call 1-800-811-2141. 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 Goldmining claims 160 acres in California. All precious metals. Appraisals worth hundreds of millions. Mining it would last 50 years. $250,000 per claim. 1-630-8871689. P.O. Box 147, Hinsdale, IL 60521. Two 4wd pick-ups. 1 used as farm truck, other in good condition. Call 540-987-8511, Mon.-Fit 9am-5om. Too Late Employment dobs For Jeeves-English man Friday awaits your domestic assignrflents. References. Call 540349-4529 _' Restaurant SOUS CHEF The Ashby Inn TOP PAY Benefits 540-592-3900 ^/aith (3<^ountain Company Faith Mountain is the leading catalog in the country marketplace. As we continue to expand our business we need a growing core of reliable, energetic employees. Do you like to talk to people on the phone? Have ive got the job for you! We are now hiring for seasonal Job opportunities in customer service: Requirements: • Courteous, pleasant telephone voice • Data Entry and Typing Skills • Excellent grammar and spelling , • Friendly, enthusiastic personality If all of this sounds like you. we may have the perfect job for you answering telephones and entering orders into an easy to operate on-line computer system! Seeking candidates to work a flexible schedule. Now hiring for evening shifts until 11:00 PM, and Saturdays or Sundays. Applications will be accepted through May 30. 1997. Stop by |o compete a Job application between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM at our office located at 12o25 Lee Highway. Sperryville. Or fax your resume to ludy. at (540) 987-7288 Come and join our team! We will have several job openings in the near future, most in our Distribution Center and Customer Service Call Center. Submit your application or resume now for early consideration. An Equal Opportunity Employer

Tomatoes, Growing Secrets s > : :* By DR. DIANE RELF * Extculo* Environmental Horticulturist From talks with Charlie O’Dell, Virginia Cooperative Extension vegetable crop specialist at Virginia Tech, il i$ quite clear that a lot of people are confused about what to expect when they buy a tomato plant. Though labeling has gotten better in recent years, and many plant labels will tell you the anticipated height or fruit size or both. Matters are further confused because there is no relationship between tomatf>-plant height and the size of the fruit. However, Charlie and I have worked up some definitions for the commonly used terms to help clear up some of the confusion. '"■■■* Plant Size Varies ► . Indeterminate tomato plants continue to grow until frost or disease kills them. These are the standard, allsummer tomatoes that most people grow. They require stakes or cages for best results. If not supported, the plant will occupy excessive garden space, and fruit in contact with the soil may cot. In a greenhouse, they can get to 12 fo 18 feet before they are removed. ‘ Compact or determinate tomato plants grow to a certain size, set fruit, then decline. Many of the early ripening tomato varieties are determinate and will not produce tomatoes throughout a Virginia summer. The Concentrated fruit set makes them ideal for canning or making juice. Midget, patio, or dwarf tomato varieties have Very compact vines suitable for growing in hanging baskets or other containers. The tomatoes produced may be the cherry type (1 inch or less in diameter), but some will produce larger fruit. Miniature dwarf or basket tomatoes are so small that they are usually classed by themselves. Excellent for baskets or small pots, these plants rarely get over 8 inches tall, but are covered with delicious cherry-size fruit. Most varieties will do well in lightly shaded areas and make interesting houseplants. Fruit Diameter Varies Standard-sized tomatoes have fruit in the 8 to 10 ounce size, ideal for slicing or salads. Beefsteak-type tomatoes are larger fruited, producing a tomato slice that easily covers a sandwich. The whole fruit can weigh more than 2 pounds. These usually ripen late, so plant some standard-sized or early tomatoes for earlier harvest. Cherry or salad tomatoes have small (about 1-inch diameter) fruit. Plants of cherry tomatoes range from dwarf (‘Tiny Tim’) to 7-footers (‘Sweet 100’). One standard cherry tomato plant is usually sufficient for a family since they generally produce abundantly. Paste or Roma tomatoes have small, pear-shaped fruit with very meaty, less juicy interiors; few seeds; and no central core. Paste tomatoes are a favorite for canning since they don’t have to be cut up. Since they are so meaty, they cook down to paste quickly. • - Currant tomatoes are actually a different species (Lycopersicum pimpinellifolium) known primarily to breeders who have used them in the development of varieties, such as ‘Sweet 100.’ Fruit is about half an inch in "diameter. These are not commonly available. - Dr. Diane Relfis an environmental horticulturist with Virginia 'Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. EQUAL i 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 feal estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all ' ^dwellings advertised in this ;oewspaper 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. Real Estate Directory Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Patrick Joe Thomas and wife to Kenneth J. Whetzel and wife, 1,964 square feet, boundary adjustment, Stonewall District. Mary Alisa Whetzel and husband to Patrick Joe Thomas and wife, 1,964 square feet, Stonewall District. Frances E. Bradford to Micah L. Solomon and wife, parcel one, 1.0070 acres and parcel two, 0.4284 acre, Wakefield District. $160,000. Mary Alisa Thomas and husband to Christopher A. Bowen, 2.000 acres, Stonewall District. $87,500 Cleatresia M. Vogels and others to Emory I. Tabor and wife, lot five, section B, Rappahannock. Mountain Estates. $49,500. Family sized log home near Ben Venue & Laurel Mills built with fine craftsmanship - stone FP, cathedral ceiling. Approx. 5 acres in lawn & 20 in woodlands with 2 streams. Concrete floored 20x40 workshop/bam. MLS #RP692573C $278,500 -CallSUSIE ASHCOM 1-800-311-FARM “She has moved” 450 horsemen & their families during lifelong career. jgt RE/MAX REGENCY [g 221 Broadview Ave. • Warrenton, VA Well maintained all-brick Rambler with full finished basement. House has 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, fully equipped kitchen with cabinets galore, 2 wood stoves, carport, lovely in-ground pool and large workshop/storage, all this on 1.32 well landscaped acres. Offered at $139,500 Shown by appointment. 540-987-8803 Rappahannock Horse Country Ideal location on a Virginia Byway with many beautiful appointments • 31 fenced and cross-fenced acres • 180 foot square riding ring • Seven stall stable with attached bank bam • Deck house with open floor plan • Offered at $450,000 The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 orro.Tu.iTY EVERYONE CAN SHOP CO-OP ODOWN TO EARTH VALUES S4i? FARM AND GARDEN SUPPLIES FROM YOUR LAWN & GARDEN HEADQUARTERS 10 lb. DIAZINON INSECT GRANULES *8.7S Your Choice FULL 3 CUBIC FOOT PINE OR HARDWOOO MULCH £ ... 3.8 CU. FOOT PEATMOSS *6.95 MT031/2 HP 20” CUT WALK BEHIND MOWER Comes With i Briggs 4 Sl'iltoo Engine HOMELILTE DX SERIES STRING TRIMMERS D630CO HOMELITE CURVED SHAFT STRING ' TRIMMER / \) *89.98 D&30SD HOMELITE STRAIGHT SHAFT STRING TRIMMER *139.95 D830SB HOMELITE STRAIGHT SHAFT STRING ' TRIMMER / W/TRI-ARC BLADE *169.95 ORTHO PRODUCTS ORTHO WEED&GON LAIVN WEED KILLER QUARTS ‘7.95 KOwiLH/r L&G CONCENTRATE SPECIAL BUY ENFORCER NEXT DRV 24 OZ. CRASS & WEED KILLER *3.98 SPECIAL BUY ENFORCER 24 OZ. WEED SHOT IEADY-TOUSE No mining, no pouring U» lo ‘spot-trnT wwds m lh» lawn. Controls dandtfon, ragweed. chickweed end many othera *3.98 Prices good through May 24th MANY ITNEIITEMS IN SALE AT STINE Culpeper Farmers’ Co-op CULPEPER, VA 540-825-2200 Rappahannock Farmers’ Co-op SPERRYVILLE, VA 540-987-8555 A NEW LISTING: 119.23 acres of farmland. This farm has springs, streams, and the back boundary is on the beautiful Hazel River. Nice grazing land and nice wooded areas. Old Farmhouse (part log) is in poor condition but the homesite is super. Old barn. Fenced and cross fenced. $475,000 29.635 MOSTLY WOODED ACRES. Improved with a 2-story cedar home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open style living space with great fireplace. Full basement with space to grow. River frontage. $280,000 TWO WOODED LOTS IN CASTLETON. 25.9 acres, and 28.523 acres. Both lots have nice homesites. $79,500 each 14.888 OPEN ACRES in Flint Hill with long road frontage. A great buy in a sought after location. Start a nice little term. $78,500 TWO LOTS LOCATED NEAR WOODVILLE and fronting on Route 522.4.3450 acres offered at $38,500 and 5.0730 acres offered at $41,000. Both lots have outstanding building sites. 40 WILD AND WONDERFUL mountain acres on Big Bastard Run. Priced $17,500 below county appraisal. $82,500 Rappahannock Really Rt 522, Flint Hill 22627 « » 540-675-3414 g? Magnificent Views 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick, home located on 2 acres in Rappahannock • Extra large master bedroom with four closets • Hardwood floors • Bathrooms, Den, Kitchen remodeled since 1992 • Screened porch ■ • All rooms freshly painted this year • Satellite dish • 2 fireplaces-one stone, one formal • Well installed in 1990 • Williamsburg style wallpaper & color scheme • Stone fence • Beautiful trees and boxwoods • Lots more Call for appointment (540) 675-1097 SperryviUe Realty SPERRYVULE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office MOSTLY OPEN - 20 plus acre tract, board fencing, road frontage, stream and nice view. $90,000. WASHINGTON - Mt. Salem Avenue, immaculate 3-bedroom brick Cape Cod, nicely landscaped lot $162,000 BOSTON AREA - 3.2-acre open & wooded lot on deeded right-ofway. $22,000 LISTINGS NEEDED - Homes, Farms, Acreage. Call Today! James W. Leake 987-8236 BudCorder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 fit UTILE 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 Mulky 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 Gai> St., Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1776 540-937-1776 (res.) , ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. FLINT HILL - 269 prime acres-income-producing orchards (60 acres) w/underground irrigation system, large stocked ponds & streams, 3 BR stone house, a 2-story stone building possible for office, large labor camp building, numerous outbuildings, & Blue Ridge Mountain views!! Owner financing. $995,000. BEN VENUE - Oakledge, a 3/4 bedroom brick/frame Cape Cod, is situated at the end of a tree-lined driveway on 44.9 open acres that is surrounded by spectacular pastoral & mt. views!! 2-car garage, 2 BR guest quarters, & 2-stall barn w/tack room. $419,995. CASTLETON - Relax on the deck of this 3 BR/2 BA renovated Contemporary w/ walk-out basement! 58 acres of rolling pasture, hardwoods, pine trees, hiking/riding trails, streams, 2-acre stocked pond, & mt. views. 2-car det. garage. $359,000. CASTLETON - Tastefully renovated 2 BR frame Cottage on 5 pretty acres! Stunning stone FP, pine floors, new kitchen w/skylight, gas heat & partial basement. Great buy at $139,500. 0»ro«Tu«irv Flint Hill Office 540-675-7X71 Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 PRICE REDUCTION: Located in Peyton Farms is this large brick home on 10+ acres. 25' x 20' Florida room. 3 BRs/ 2 BAs, 2 car attached garage. Large finished basement for possible in-law suite. Priced below assessed value. $189,000. OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 24 In Historic Washington, VA at 577 Main Street. Classic 1930 light-filled home w/hardwood floors, plaster walls & big front porch. 3 bedrooms/2 baths. Large lot/mountain view. $217,500 w/possible terms.