Rappahannock News, February 4, 1998

' v • V'- -. ■•* < r *-***•• * ■* •-• "*r 'T1 rr.T1" * i;:- •' !••—ir~.tr'--?;.»• --’ p « . RappUhann6ck\ :k^ r, .-• 121st Year... No. 5 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4,1998 v'» , P*- —. s * VV* ' <Tx L«. •j -t Times Community Newsp^rs^J^^o^^ £%\ents id Sheila Smith’s 2nd grade class at Rappahannock County Elementary School visited the annual Science Fair Monday afternoon to view the exhibits. From left, Brittney Fuller, Ashley Vest and Brittany ■" * ~ • • ■■■ . t ■ ' . ' >' . .... ; .... "j ", ■ ', ■ , ' i Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Buchholz examine a project called Bicycle Gears and Work Done by 8th grader John Ferdetta who won second place in the Physics II category fpr the project. See story, Page Bl. ■ v - beginning for RAA By Jan LaValley ' Rappahannock News Staff Writer After suffering a grave loss last year due to an incident of arson and grand larceny at Stuart Field in Amissville, the Rappahannock Athletic Association has been working toward rebuilding its facility. RAA president Fred Naramore said they have managed to raise $13,000 so far, which does not include promises of building materials such as lumber, concrete, cinder block, windows, security doors and other equipment which is needed. The Manassas Park Little League donated over 100 batting helmets along with bases and catching equipment for eight or nine catchers. They also donated three lime machines. “Some helmets we couldn’t use because they were painted but the donation they made is very, very generous,” Naramore said. Work to rebuild the concession stand and equipment building is slated to begin soon. The group has talked with the county administrator and are waiting for the okay on the plans from the county building inspector’s office. Once they get the okay they hope to start immediately, if the weather cooperates. The first step would be to start excavation and pour the footers. The organization plans to put about $7,000 of the funds raised, plus the donated materials, into rebuilding what will be a combined concession stand and storage facility. It will include the concession stand, an umpire’s room, storage room and a small meeting room upstairs. The building will be cinderblock on the first floor, will have fire coat sheet rock on the the first floor and will have security doors. At a later date they will build a small storage and field equipment building. See RAA, Page A7 County considers school expansion, looks at voting machines Expansion plans outlined to board By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County High School Minimal Expansion Needs, as outlined by Rappahannock County Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Gangel, call for an addition to the high school to provide the following rooms and room renovations: An additional science lab; a reno* vation of the current earth science lab; a review of the ventilation and electrical systems for all labs; five new classrooms; a computer lab; cafeteria expansion; restrooms; a teacher work room; and a band/chorus room and art/studio room optional. Gangel told the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors Monday that the Rappahannock School Board Strategic Planning Subcommittee has looked at the need for expansion and would like to locate the addition where the softball field is currently located (to the left side of the school if you’re facing the front). The softball field would be re-located to the baseball field. He also told the board that the subcommittee is working on a new high school site master plan to include a vocational center and athletic fields. As a separate project, development of the vocational center would occur after the strategic planning was done. He also said they would like to look at developing a site access and baseball and soccer fields. These future plans would be a proposed use for the Armentrout property. He asked the board for permission to hire a consultant to develop a footprint for the new high school and vocational center. The board made See SCHOOLS, Page A7 Voting machines: Cost vs. efficiency By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer They are practically foolproof, they’re apparently reliable and they are expensive. Mickey Martin, a representative of Global Election Systems spoke to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors Monday and made a presentation of his company’s paper ballot voting machines. The county registrar’s office recommended that the board approve the new machines. The county would need six of the machines which would cost $6,200 per unit, a total of $37,200. There would be a cost of $800 to $900 per election for the ballots Martin said. The machine, which looks to be about the size of a portable typewriter, automates the election process. It attaches to a plastic ballot box and scans the ballots, then processes and reports the results. The machines have built-in security features, the actual ballots go through the machine into a locked compartment in the ballot box. The system is easy to set up and monitor. After the election it provides the results in a matter of minutes. Martin said under lab testing it has been determined the machines have a “life span” of 25 years but they have only been on the market for eight. The board thanked Martin for his presentation and will consider the matter further. In other business before the board, voting on changes to the Zoning and Erosion and Sediment Control Chapter has been postponed until the board finds out what the General Assembly does with House Bill 1362. The bill “provides that in Fauquier County (described by population) a See BOARD, Page A7 Old Hag Bulletins Am?s"wSe ffre L7HP'm' the from the United .s>„^ePrnSentat,l'es will hold a meeting tos^ak wfrh™'* ■rrsn? ab°ut sst local,on of the Amissville Post Office. Happenings This Week RappahannLlfSTmyS^ Rappahannock News P O Box 59 Washington. Va 22747 (540) 675-353* (540) 675-3088 (fax) New owners at the Foster-Harris House By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer John and Libby Byam became the new owners of the FosterHarris House when they bought the property from Phyllis Marriott in December. “We enjoy being home and sharing our home with others,” said Libby Byam. Inn keeping is a new carefer for the Byams. They both said they were ready for career changes when they sold their Morgantown, W.Va. home. Byam, trained as a mechanical engineer, retired early from the United States Department of Energy where he traveled internationally developing new technologies to find uses for coal. Libby Byam worked as an interior designer. They made the decision to put fheir home on the market in July and eight days later it was sold. At that point they weren’t sure if their move would be to the Philippines, a possibility resulting from Byam’s consulting business, or if it would be the beginning of their becoming innkeepers. “People couldn’t believe that we were moving after 20 years in Morgantown and we didn’t know where we were going,” added Libby Byam. Byam’s deal to work in the Philippines did not materialize, so they looked seriously into the inn keeping profession by traveling from Atlanta to New Hampshire visiting bed and breakfasts and attending seminars. They learned the pros and cons of the business from innkeepers who were eager to share their experiences, said Libby Byam. The average burn-out time for B & B owners, they were told, is about six years. They were looking for an established B & B business and one that could rely on other draws to the area, like the county’s See FOSTER, Page A7 The Virginia Department of Environmental >. Quality and the Virginia f Resources Authority noti■ fied the Tbwn Council late last month that financing from the Virginia Wastewater Revolving Loan Fund is now avail, able to assist property owners with repairs or ' replacement of their ma£ functioning, failing and/or inadequate on-site wastewater disposal systems. Nearly $1 million is available for this pilot program. As part of the pro ■i f / f | i' ? ] gram, the town council will receive a low interest or no interest loan from the fund. They will then V" administer a local loan program, redistributing the money to citizens who apply. Because the council must submit their plans and application packages to DEQ no later than Feb. 13, it is vital that inter- >' ested property owners submit their applications to the council as quickly as possible. Contact Kaye Kohler, 675-3128, for applications or more information. Rappahannock News Stall Photo. Mary Beth Martin NEW OWNERS: Libby and John Byam, the new owners of the Foster-Harris House Bed & Breakfast in Washington, Va.

District Court Docket Ihe following cases were heard in the .Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Jan. 20, and not pre-. viously reported in the Rappahannock News: Donald ErAsminger, blaze orange, $25/2; hunting . .Ji without a license, $100/50 suspended, $22 cost; no big game license, $100/50 suspended, $22 cost; trespassing to hunt, *■' (continued to Feb. 3. Michael B. Holland, fishifi^ without a license, $25/50. .' .Helder Jose Louro, huntei/ % f Citizen,of the Month E. Franklin Warner Scrabble Married to Dorothy E. Davenport Warner Background: He attended Scrabble Elementary School (within one half mile of where he now lives) and resides on the sam& property which has been in his family since 1893. He now lives there in a house he designed and built and raises Angus cattle and fruits and vegetables. Warner served as a combat soldier in the Korean War and earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He began a career in government, after college, as an accounting clerk, served as a public housing management assistant, then worked for the White House Office of Management and Budget and retired as a senior program and budget analyst in 1984. Community Service: Warner has always been very actively involved in numerous community and civic activities. He is a former civil rights leader. He has been and still is an active member in the service of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. Since returning to Rappahannock he has been a dedicated supporter of the Castleton Volunteer Fire Department, the Rappahannock Historical Society, the Friends of the Rappahannock Library and currently serves on the Rappahannock Library Board as its new president. He was appointed by former Governor George Allen to serve as a member of the Rappahannock State Scenic River Advisory Board and is a notary public for the Commonwealth at-large. He is also a life member of the NAACP, a member of The Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. (for democracy in sports), belongs to the Bachelor/Benedict Club of Washington, D.C. and is a member of the Rappahannock Lions Club. His tireless efforts on behalf of the Lions Club, which raises funds for community and school needs and of which he was president in 1997, helped the club win numerous awards last year. It also netted Warner the Presidential Excellence Award (a difficult to obtain and coveted award) from the International Association of Lions Clubs. Front Royal Bookkeeping and Tax Serrice has moved to 470 S. Commerce Ave. Suite D in the Front Royal Business Park REFUND ANTICIPATION LOANS AND BONUS CHECKS In business for 17 years, we prepare individual, partnership, small business and corporation tax returns. Professional, Confidential, Accurate! Call today for information, walk-ins welcome. 540-635-9954 Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahanuoch News. Subscription Rates By Maif?’*"*^ Rappahannock.*21 .""/yeaf Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°°/year Name __* Address ___ City_ 1 State Zip_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 Okl Address: This form mav also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, PC). Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. mg without big game license, $100/50 suspended; hunting without a license, $50/22. Harry W. Mundy, hunting in baited area, taking bear in closed season, continued to March 3. Christopher D. Spoone, trespassing to hunt, continued to Feb. 3. Wayne B. Spoone, hunting without a license, $100/50 suspended, $22 cost; no big game license, $50/22; trespassing to hunt, continued to Feb. 3. Timothy J. Stringfellow, possession detach game tag, dismissed, $50 cost. Gary Wayne Phelps, capias November and December 1997, assault and battery, continued to March 17, $2,500 bond. James Randolph Settle, habitual offender, declared. Fernando Escorza-Arriaga, DUI, dismissed; reckless driving, $500/250 suspended, 30 days in jail, suspended, driver’s license suspended for six months. Lee Charles Smither, exceed limit for bear, hunting in closed season, hunting in baited area, continued to Feb. 3. Mary Norman Wiley, 44/55, $57/30. Warren Douglas Williams, drunk in public, $30/30. David Edwin Ricketts, DIP, $30/30. Stanley L. Alther, failure to control fire, $50/50. Mark Edward Dolan, 44/25, $57/30. Lynn Edward McFarland, DUI, $500, 60 days in jail, four days , to serve, driver’s license suspended for three years; drive/forfeiture of driver’s license, 10 days suspended, $100; refusal, nolle prosecute. Ernest Cecil Richardson, 41/25, $48/30, no seat belt, $25. Jesse Carlton Rogers, possession of alcohol, under 21 years old, continued to Dec. 15; DUI, $500/250 suspended, $60 cost, driver’s license suspended for one year, 30 days in jail, suspended, ASAP. Kevin Jonathan Broyles, reckless driving-no control, improper driving, $25/30. Oscar Carino, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law. ' Damon Messick McWhorter, expired registration, $25/40. Billy Snead Atkins, 70/55, $45/30. Neal Ryan Atkins, failure to drive to right of center, continued to March 3. Thomas Frank Bloom, 72/55, $51/30. Sammantha Borg, reckless driving, 79/55, upon completion of driver improvement class will be reduced to 74/55, $57/30. Nicholas Borreggine, 69/55, $42/30, expired registration, $23/2. Lloyd Russell Boyd Jr., 71/55, $48/30. liana Rachel Braunfield, possession of marijuana, appealed. Stacy Travis Breeding, defective turn signal, dismissed. Karen Leslie Brooks, 70/55, $45/40. Jennifer Louise Buff, 69/55, $42/30. Roger Alan Bundy, 69/55, $42/40. Kimberly Helen Buzzell, 72/55, $51/30. Sandra Jean Caldwell, seat belt violation, $25. Michael A. Cianciosi II, 68/55, $39/30. Vincent Thomas Ciuryla, 69/55, $42/40. Barbara Billet Collins, 71/55, $48/30. Joyce Ann Corbin, 68/55, $39/30. Charles Edward Corder Jr., 70/55, $45/30. Richard James Cunningham Jr., 70/55, $45/30. Lewis William Dodson, DUI, refusal, continued to Feb. 3. Kenneth Alan Evans, reckless driving, 81/55, $125/40. Aaron Jay Ferguson, 73/55, $54/40. Russell Jewell Ferguson, 72/55, $51/40. Douglas Winfred Freeze, 74/55, continued to Feb. 3. Randolph Fritz Gladden, 70/55, $45/30. Amy Carline Godfrey, 75/55, $60/30. Christopher Allan Gray, 71/55, $41/40. William Henry Heisserman Jr., 69/55, $42/30. Jeffrey L. Heller, 72/55, $51/30. Jennifer Robin Herrema, no inspection, $25/30. Gregory Daniel Hickerson, 71/55, $48/30. William Lucas Hopkins, 68/55, $39/40. Jon Alan Howard, 73/55, $54/40. Jeannie Marie Jenkins, 67/55, $36/30. Sherri Lane Kidwell, 67/55, $36/30. ' The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: Jan. 26: 4:27 a.m., false alarm, Route 1003 Sperryville, Sperryville VFD; 9:02 a.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD; 10:32 p.m., hemorrhaging, Route 614, Washington, Washington VFD. Jan. 27: 6:14 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Boston, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 6:27 a.m., unconscious person, Route 642, Amissville, Amissville VFD, Castleton VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 10:18 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 671, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 12:42 p.m., transport, Main Street, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 5:41 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Jan. 28: 4:32 a.m., transformer fire, Route 614, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VFD; 8:03 a.m., sickcall, Route 674, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 11 a.m., public service, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD; 1:57 p.m., gas smell, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 7:54 p.m., gas smell, Town of Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VFD. Jan. 29: 5 a.m., mutual aid, Route 729, Culpeper, Castleton VFD; 5:41 a.m., chest pains, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 8:32 a.m., traffic accident/property damage, Route 639/211, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 9:25 a.m., sickcall, Route 729, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 12:22 p.m., traffic accident/property damage, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 7:01 p.m., seizures, U.S. 522, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD; 8:10 p.m., seizures, Route 231, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Jan. 30: 7:01 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Boston, Castleton VFD, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Jan. 31: 4:38 a.m., allergic reaction, Route 640, Amissville, Amissville VFD; zzxsms^xMamtm Blue Moon Cafe Friday Night Early Bird Special ♦ (Feb. 6, from 6 - 8 p.m.) '4* ★ Surf & Turf ★ Grilled Shrimp ★ Prime Rib Au Jus ★ Served With Salad & Baked Potato...$12.95 The Drumming Sensations Of Rick Henderson Featuring... The Legendary OK's (s*., Feb d Every Tuesday Night - Open Mike Night"* Also Prime Rib Special...$12.95 • K U.S. 211 West of Sperryville next to Mountainside Market 540-987-3162 __® CrossLink ◄.. Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net 4:47 a.m., o.b. patient, U.S. 522, Huntly, Chester Gap VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 11:43 a.m., diabetic, Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Feb. 1: 12 p.m., dumpster fire, Route 626, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Sperryville VFD; 6:13 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 522, Woodville, Sperryville VRS, Castleton VFD and Washington VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office during this past week: Feb. 26: DUI, Route 611, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; simple assault, Route 641, Flint Hill; abandoned vehicle, U.S. 211, Washington abandoned vehicle, Route 231, Sperryville; info.gen., Rappahannock County; civil problem, Route 1003, Sperryville. Feb. 27: citizen request assist, Route 647, Flint Hill; stranded motorist, U.S. 522, Sperryville; info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; stray dog, Route 640, Viewtown; lost/missing dog, Route 637, 4Flint Hill; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Washington; illegal dumping, Route 707, Nethers Mill; larceny/from building, U.S. 211, Sperryville. Jan. 28: residence, Route 1001, Sperryville; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; info.gen., Route 622, Washington; stray livestock/horses, Route 642, Viewtown; cruelty to animals, Route 618, Castleton; info.gen., Route 605, Boston; civil problem, Route 618, Castleton; stray dog, Route 729, Flint, Hill; bad checks, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; damage property/private Route 610, Chester Gap; info.gen., Route 231, Sperryville. Jan. 29: traffic accident/property damage, U.S. 211, Amissville; traffic accident/property damage, U.S. 211, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 647, Flint Hill; citizen requested assistance, Gay Street, Washington; info.gen., U.S. 522, Woodville; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; info.gen., Route 618, Woodville; info.gen., U.S. 522, Boston. Jan. 30: business, U.S. 211, Washington; dog in cattle/sheep/poultry, Route 600, Sperryville; stray dog', Route 621, Woodville; illegal dumping, Route 660, Chester Gap; citizen requested assistance, Route 642, Viewtown; info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; larceny/ from building, Route 622, Castleton; public service, Town of Washington; info.gen., Route 600, Sperryville; assist Culpeper Sheriff’s Office, Culpeper County; family fights, U.S. 211, Amissville. Jan. 31: attempted suicide, Route 729, Culpeper, cruelty toward child, U.S. 522, Huntly; open door/window, U.S. 522, Huntly; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray dog, U.S. 522, ^Sperryville; info.gen., Route 618, Woodville; info.gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; animal control free text, Route 622, Washington; dog nuisance, Route 610, Chester Gap; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info.gen., Route 630, Flint Hill. Feb. 1: simple assault, Route 612, Sperryville; info.gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; residence, Route 647, Flint Hill; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; abandoned vehicle, Town of Washington; illegal dumping, Route 610, Chester Gap; repossession of vehicle, U.S. 522, Boston; hit and run, U.S. 522, Woodville; ungovernable, Route 637, Flint Hill; family fights, U.S. 522, Boston; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 647, Flint Hill. PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization for Rappahannock County will meet on the days hereafter listed for the purpose of hearing complaints of inequalities including errors in acreage. Upon hearing such complaints, either oral or written, the Board will give consideration and INCREASE, DECREASE OR AFFIRM such real estate assessments. Before a change can be granted, the taxpayer or his agent, must overcome a clear presumption in favor of the assessment. The taxpayer or agent must prove that the property is not uniform with other similar properties or prove that the property is assessed in excess of its fair market value. Appointments will be scheduled every 30 minutes to minimize waiting. To appear before the Board of Equalization, please call 540- 675-2445, from 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Meetings of the Board to hear objections will be held at The Courthouse, Washington, VA. The dates and times are: February 4,1998 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. February 6,11,13,18 & 24 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Additional times and dates will be scheduled if necessary and advertised.) By order oi the Rappahannock Board of Equalization.

Robins in winter, a change in behavior During the extended period of warm weather in January, a robin appeared in our scraggly privet shrub to eat the tiny berries. He was welcome and I viewed the bird not as a sign of false spring, but as one who knows a good thing when he sees it. There is a good crop of privet berries this year. Earlier, a mockingbird turned up. I was not happy with that and said so to Lee Trott: “I hope that mockingbird doesn’t stay around long enough to decide that privet and all its berries belong to him.” I said. “He won’t allow another bird near the bush or the bird feeder.” Fortunately the mockingbird didn’t declare the area his and, in consequence, offlimits to all other birds whether they wanted privet berries or not. Mockingbirds are aggressively territorial birds. For a time, the robin was very still; abruptly he made a deliberate movement and reached out to pluck on of the blue-black berries from the clusters at the end of twigs. That was followed by another period of stillness. In this way the bird fed for fully 15 minutes. Why the pauses? And why only one small fruit at a time? I had seen a Hermit Thrush feed in exactly the All Things Wild And ! Beautiful John Trott same manner on the bluishgray berries of the bayberry in eastern North Carolina. « During the same warm days in January, a robin appeared in the yard and acted as if the temperature was 88 degrees on a day in July. The bird ran a short distance, abruptly stopped, cocked his head, then speared something on the ground. Soon, two other robins appeared and behaved in the same manner.. They were feasting on earthworms drowned upward by heavy rains. I had seen earthworms, some as long as eight inches, the day before on the paved surface around the Rappahannock Library. It looked as if it had rained the strange, segmented creatures In fact, they had tunneled upward, drowned out by the saturated earth. It is likely that the earthworms had crawled onto the paved surface by accident while feeding on organic matter at night during that mild period. They are called “night crawlers” for good reason. Once on the macadam, they were stranded and died. Since that false spring in January, the Virginia Piedmont has experienced snow and an ice storm Robins are still around, however. I have heard that curious and distinctive one-note call they give at the end of the day, just when it is getting dark. I suppose they are finding plenty to eat; we did have a good berry crop this year. My interest reverts to earthworms. I find that Charles Darwin found these creatures of great interest. In his opinion the lowly earthworm may have played a more important role on this planet than any other animal! According to Darwin, one acre of moist earth may contain 50,000 earthworms. In one year these night crawlers bring 18 tons of soil to the surface; and in 20 years build a new three-inch layer of soil rich in decomposed organic nutrients. So Homo sapiens benefit from the earthworm indirectly while the robin benefits directly with a good wholesome meal. With all those earthworms in just one acre, a few unlucky individuals can be spared for a hungry and resourceful robin. It is now generally accepted that a robin actually sees the critter as it moves through the earth just below the surface. It was thought for many years that the bird was listening when he cocked his head to one side just before making a stab at the moist earth. No so, a robin cocks his head in order to see due to the placement of his eyes. Many view the sight of a robin as a sign of spring. This is a pleasant, though false, assumption. Robins haven’t returned because they never left in the first place; they just went to a different habitat. Robins don’t migrate south as much as change their behavior; they gather in flocks and congregate in dense woods and swamps where they feed on berries. Warm weather brings them back to our lawns. Once, long ago, I witnessed an enormous flock of robins as they poured into a thicket near Chapel Hill, N.C. It was at the end of a day in late January. My companion robinwatchers estimated the flock to contain over 20,000 birds. That’s a lot of robins. What would Virginia be like without robins? Photo Courtesy of Conservation and Research Center ENDANGERED FERRET: The Library’s February program is about the work at the Conservation and Research Center. Library program to feature new info on research center Although most of us are probably aware that important work is being undertaken at the Conservation and Research Center located on Remount Road in Front Royal, few of us understand its extent and character. On Friday, Feb. 13, Jennifer Buff, project director of Educational Outreach at the center, will speak at the Rappahannock County Library’s February program about what goes on there, focusing on one project. She will address and show slides on “Rack from the Brink of Extinction: The BlackFooted Ferret Story.” The Conservation and Research Center is an exten sion of the National Zoological Park, carrying on research and experiments involving wildlife in the United States and the world at large. Buff will inform us of the nature and breadth of these undertakings. Recently the center has decided to expand its outreach, mounting educational programs available to the public that she will explain. Buff has recently come to the center after having worked for the National Zoological Park since 1992. The program on Feb. 13 begins at 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and an opportunity provided to question and discuss the center’s projects. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Mary Beth Martin CHANGING TACTICS: Linda Kalassey with some of her creations. She and Amanda Holt are creating a web site. Love in Bloom movine By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Linda Kalassay and Amanda Holt opened a shop in Flint Hill in October called j “Love in Bloom” which unforI tunately did not. They plan to i close at the end of February. Although some items, like i the European glass ornaments did exceptionally well, they have not had enough business at their present location, 714 Zachary Taylor Highway, to continue. Kalassay said having a shop did not allow them the freedom to work making the items they sell, so they are looking forward to selling online on the Internet and through mail-order catalogs from their homes in Front Royal and Browntown. Holt is a self-taught computer operator who is writing a web site for “Love in Bloom.” Kalassay also plans on organizing a mobile show that she will bring to homes and craft shows. Her initial presentation will be at her daughter’s home in Virginia Beach in March. They are busy photograph ing, writing and publishing their premier catalog which will feature mainly Easter and spring items like filled baskets, decorated Easter eggs, garden items and ribbons. Later they plan on publishing autumn and Christmas catalogs. They will continue to make speciality wreaths and fill custom orders. The making of the crafts is their main interest and maintaining a shop and waiting on customers at the same time was frustrating, said Kalassay. The dust from their wood-working equipment was impossible to control at the shop and so marny projects could not be worked on at the shop as a result. Kalassay, 50, still works as a database technician in Reston. Holt, 22, who dates Kalassay’s son, is trained as a preschool teacher but gave it up and went to work as a bartender at Hooters Restaurant. Kalassay said they are perfect partners and they compliment each other. They may be reached at 6751269 and 636-1741 for information on their merchandise. hospital We believe a should nurture and comfort a new mother. So she can do th< Le same. At C ulpeper Memorial Hospital, we understand that right now. the most important thin£ to you is the upcoming birth of your baby. It is an exciting experience that will change your life forever, and it should he enjoyed to the fullest. Here, you can rest easy, know ing that both you and your hahy are receiving excellent care and attention before, during and alter the birth. Our family of caring professionals includes both female and male hoard-certified obstetricians and a certified nurse midw ife. .And they use some ol the most technically advanced equipment available. The care you receive from us doesn t stop at the birthing-room, ^e offer you outstanding personal support the entire time you re w ith us. ^\e also offer Prepared Childbirth classes and lactation consultants. At Culpeper Memorial Hospital, we do w hatever it takes to put you at ease. Because your baby isn t the only one w ho should he nurtured and comforted. CD CO CULPEPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL The Right Skills. Right Here.

ftappafyannoctt Jletos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER BartMira C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValley, Managing Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday JDL Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations ^ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998 Our View Expansion? Where will funds come from to meet proposed expansion needs? The proposed addition to Rappahannock High School, based on minimal expansion needs as outlined by superintendent of schools Dr. David Gangel and the Rappahannock County School Board Strategic Planning Subcommittee, will no doubt translate into a future series of tax hikes for county citizens unless the school board and the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors can find other areas of the school budget, or county budget, to cut from. However, with the new requirements set for the Standards of Learning finding ways to make cuts will no doubt be more difficult than ever. It will necessitate creative scheduling and hard choices about what the county’s schools will be able to offer in addition to what they will be required to offer. Residents need to get involved. Attend the school board meetings and let your voice be heard. The meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. From January to June they are held at Rappahannock Elementary School and from July to December they are held at Rappahannock High School. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn Newbill Miller’s bulls make their morning rounds at the breakfast trough. Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, Feb. 1, 1968 You will not automatically receive a refund of tax withheld from your wages unless you file a tax return, said James P. Boyle, District Direcord of Internal Revenue for Virginia. Q. Earl Yancey has been named to the Dean’s List at Monroe College in Middletown, Virginia for the first quarter of 1968. Miss Jeanne Woodward, a senior at Rappahannock County High School was recipient of the Good Citizenship Award presented by the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter, Daughter of the American Revolution, to an outstanding student. 20 Years Ago Thursday, Feb. 1, 1973 The Panthers got their offensive clicking against the Elkton Elks Friday night with four of the five starters in double figures. The final score was 60-55 with the Panthers leading by over 10 points much of the way. The half time score was 34-18, Rappahannock. Children who will enter the first grade in Rappahannock County next year will be registered at the Rappahannock County Elementary School on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1973 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., it was announced today by O.A. Norton, Superintendent of Schools. Over 1,128 bills and resolutions have been introduced in the General Assembly as the deadline for the introduction of bills became effective last week. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Feb. 4, 1988 Washington’s Town Council will consider its first request for rezoning under the town’s zoning ordinance revisions, adopted in August 1986, at a joint public hearing scheduled with the town’s Planning Commission at the councils meeting next Wednesday, Feb. 10. It will be held at the courthouse at 8 p.m. The visit of the Soviet delegation to Rappahannock County began last Wednesday when the group was picked up in Washington by Nels Parson, Nancy Reeve and Sandra Cartwright-Brown. Letters Restructure real property tax system I greatly appreciate the fact that Governor Gilmore has focused General Assembly and public attention on the inequities of the property tax system as it presently exists in Virginia — and ask Delegate Jay Katzen and Senator Kevin Miller to lead in going beyond repeal of the car tax to repeal or at least vastly restructure our system of real property taxes as well. Real Estate taxes are far more inequitable than car taxes. The real estate tax is an outdated remnant of our agrarian past — of a time when ownership of real estate was at least some measure of ability to pay, and of a time when “free holders” were given more power in our system of government than was granted to citizens who did not own real estate. Our current real estate tax system is patently inequitable. It is inequitable because the real estate tax is a tax on assets or wealth — but a tax that is not levied on any other form of wealth. Why should I have to pay an annual ad valor em tax on my woodland, but no similar tax on other forms of wealth (bank accounts, stock portfolios, gold coins) into which I could convert that woodland? How would your constituents react if you introduced legislation requiring them to give one percent of their bank accounts to their local government every Dec. 5? And if local governments need a new gold mine, why not authorize them to levy ad valor em taxes on mutual fund holdings? As 1997 chairman of the Rappahannock County Board of Assessors, I can assure you that the real property tax system is also internally inequitable. Of course our county supervisors and assessors attempt to be as fair as possible. We employ a professional appraisal firm that conducts reassessments for about 40 percent of Virginia local governments. But it seems clear to me that the only way to evaluate a property with absolute accuracy would be if it traded ' hands every year or two. Fairly determining the relative values of dissimilar properties that have not been on the market for decades is somewhat akin to guesswork. The value of a building or a piece of land is nowhere near as closely determined and accurately updated as the value of a stock share. And the real estate tax poses problems for the body politic as well as for the individual taxpayer. Without going into the details, I think the record is clear that local governments’ need to rely on the real estate tax for the bulk of their revenues is a factor contributing to bad zoning decisions, urban sprawl and central city/inner suburb decay. Prior to last year’s election, I wrote Candidate Gilmore (at his invitation) to suggest that in asking the electorate whether or not we “like the car tax” he was really asking us to debate the wrong question. The right question, I believe, is how most equitably to provide the revenues needed by local government in the 21st Century. I don’t know the answer — but I expect it includes some mix of income taxes, sales or consumption taxes, real estate transfer taxes, development impact fees and so on. Perhaps modest, carefullytargeted property taxes would be included in the ideal mix — if so, ironically, they might be taxes on cars and residential structures since most of us need both, and what we buy/rent does at least somewhat reflect ability to pay. While on the subject of equity, is it correct that local car taxes will be replaced by the Commonwealth in effect by drawing on income and sales tax revenue? And is it also correct that each county will get from the state an amount necessary to replace whatever it has been collecting and expects to collect in the future — no matter that different counties use different systems of valuing cars and set substantially different ad valor em rates? If so, wouldn’t that mean that taxpayers in frugal lowtax counties will be subsidizing taxpayers (and owners of big-ticket cars) in high-tax counties? What’s fair about that? How many years will that subsidy remain in effect? Robert T. Dennis Flint Hill What are Epstein’s true intentions Jim Epstein, the developer of Clevenger’s Corner, recently hosted a meeting in Rappahannock County to discuss the possibility of a farmer’s co-op and agricultural center at the site of his proposed development at the intersection of Route 229 and U.S. 211 in Culpeper County. The proposed development is being touted as a “neo traditional” or “New urbanism” development but the plans reflect common housing subdivisions: 100-200, single family, detached residences, with the usual array of little streets. An area has been set aside for commercial development and there is a small string of offices. If this is truly a new concept in housing, the plans should reflect these differences but dressing sprawl with new nomenclature doesn’t change the fact of the matter that what Mr. Epstein has proposed for Clevenger’s Corner is sprawl in the worst sense of the word. The closest city to the proposed development is Warrenton, nearly 10 miles away and Culpeper is 15 miles away. This means RAA still needs your help The Rappahannock Athletic Association’s baseball and softball season is quickly approaching. The RAA board and coaches are currently working to finish the design and plans for the new concession stand/equipment building destroyed by the fire late last year. We are making progress. This progress would not have been possible without the donations of a number of contractors, businesses and private citizens that have worked and contributed to this worthy cause. We have a long way to go and still need additional help and contributions to get the ballpark in shape for the new season. The 1998 sign-up dates are Feb. 7, 14 and 21 at Stuart Field from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The costs of registration are: boys, ages 16-18, $60; boys, ages 13-15, $40; boys, ages 5-12, $35; girls, ages 1315, $40; girls, ages 5-12, $35. A discount of $5 per family is offered, with two or more children registering. Tryouts and draft are currently scheduled for March 14 at RCES. All new players and returning players wishing to re-enter the draft will need to be present at the try-outs. If your child can not be present on that day, he or she will be assigned to a team by the RAA board. We are in desperate need of four coaches. We have openings for two coaches at the T-Ball level and two coaches at the boys Minor League level. If you are interested please call Fred Naramore at 937-5367. The entire RAA organization would like to sincerely thank every contributor for their generous donations of time and money. Any one wishing to, make a contribution or become a team sponsor, may contact Fred Naramore or me. The children are our most worthwhile cause. Hodge Miller Washington, VA that the several 100 people living on this subdivision will have to travel at least 10 miles each way for their jobs, to get their kids to school and to provide the necessary services for their individual households. The drastic increase in the demand for services required for this development will necessitate further development to provide for these services and the roads between the subdivision and Warrenton, Culpeper and Rappahannock County will be where this added development takes place. This farmland is already endangered and for Mr. Epstein to express an interest in protecting farmers and farmland while simultaneously proposing this kind of development is blatantly contradictory. It will only jeopardize what is already threatened. There were about a dozen ' farmers at the meeting and a table was filled with brochures and pamphlets on farmers’ co-ops and various other related agricultural issues but nowhere to be found were the plans for Clevenger’s Corner. How was one to assess the nature of Mr. Epstein’s proposal without any idea of his true intentions? It was only through my repeated requests to see the plans that Mr. Epstein reluctantly laid out the latest renderings. The plans reflect the fact of the matter and nowhere on the plans among the swimming pool, tennis courts, amphitheater and community recreation center was there anything designated as farmers’ co-op or agricultural center. When questioned about this, Mr. Epstein admitted that at this point he is unwilling to provide any capital outlay or donate any land on his subdivision for either a farmers’ co-op or agricultural center. Also attending the meeting was Jimmy Daukas of the American Farmland Trust. Mr. Daukas was there as an “observer” but if there ever was a conflict of interest this was it. The self-defined role of the American Farmland Trust is to protect the ever dwindling American farm and the way of life associated with it. In fact, the cover story of the most recent issue of Farmland, the magazine of the American Farmland Trust, is on sprawl. I simply couldn’t reconcile why the American Farmland Trust would be involved in a subdivision that is so obviously in opposition to all that the AFT is supposed to be working to protect and I contacted AFT’s office in Washington the next day to talk with Mr. Daukas. Mr. Daukas admitted that he is an old friend of Mr. Epstein’s and instead of excusing himself from this entire matter, for the obvious conflict of interest, Mr. Daukas is helping facilitate and justify this development with his presence. A farmers’ co-op or an agricultural center could be an important way to help protect the farms and farmers of Rappahannock County. But linking a housing subdivision and a developer whose only interest to establishing a farmers’ co-op is on the “concept” level with no real commitment in capital or land with the serious issue of sprawl that threatens our county’s farms is impossible. They are in direct conflict with each other and it would be most helpful if the Rappahannock News would do a follow up article on the potential impact of this and similar development projects proposed just outside out county borders. John Kirchner Ragged Mountain Resource Center

Opinion The driveways of Rappahannock: What’s in a name This is the second in a series of opinion columns about driveways in the county. It addresses a “reasonable” driveway by describing its various parts and their importance. Not everyone understands these and knowing something about them may come in handy when dealing with a contractor on the construction or maintenance of a driveway. It might be interesting to start with the word “driveway” itself. The “way” part is from ancient languages and means a prepared path, track, a course of travel. There were “ways” to old temples and shrines, the Appian Way in ancient Rome, and now it’s part and parcel of words such as roadway, highway, freeway, and expressions such as “you’re in my way,” or “no way, Jose.” The “drive” part has also been around a long time. It means to direct the course of an animal or vehicle. Out west, cowboys used to drive cattle to market; farmers would drive a team of horses. The link is still in use. Nowadays, you might say you’re in the market for a 200-horsepower truck. Is this equivalent to 200 real horses? Actually, you’d need about 330 horses. Imagine 330 horses stretching out in front of you, as you are driving them along your driveway. Back to reality and the names of things. As you move along your driveway what you see is the “roadway.” The roadway runs from the outside edges of the sloping parts, including the ditching, and includes all the road structure in between. You can see only the top part of the road structure. It’s called the “surface course” or “wearing course,” as that is the part that takes a beating, wears out, and requires maintenance. The high part in the middle is called the “crown” and there should be a good “camber” to the roadway. That is, the roadway should bow upward with a slight convexity so water runs off. If you have a well-constructed driveway, there will be other courses underneath the surface course, but you can’t see these. Going downward, these might include a base course, possibly a subbase course, and finally the sub grade at the bottom, usually plain earth. The better the various courses, the better your driveway. It will be able to handle the weight of various vehicles, the day-in and day-out wear and tear of their passage, plus the weathering caused by rain, melting snow, or frost heaves. Another common word is “travel way” or “traveled way.” This is the part of the driveway your vehicle travels along. Usually you drive along the path made by your tires, but if a portion gets a rut, a pothole, or something’s in the way, e.g., wet leaves or pine needles, or a small fallen tree branch or a rock, the travel way provides flexibility in moving left or right to go around the obstruction so you don’t end up in the ditch. The most important part of your driveway is the “ditching” or “drainage” setup. When you’re lying awake in the middle of the night, listening to the rain drumming away on your roof, running down into the gutters, and down the drain pipes, hopefully the rain is following a similar pattern on your driveway. That is, the rain is flowing off the crown of your roadway, following the camber of the travel way down into the ditching at the sides to be carried off into the woods, or fields, or into culverts. The vast amount of damage to driveways, especially gravel driveways, is caused by falling rain or melting snow that does not go where it should go. Water should go off your driveway, down, and away. Three or four inches of steady rain, drumming away on an improperly formed driveway, will create little trickles, then stream lets, with the water working away, hour after hour, forming ruts, washouts, holes, pools of water, and carrying off portions of the surface course. If you don’t have proper drainage, you will eventually be in big trouble. “Culvert” was mentioned above. A culvert is a passageway under your driveway to carry off large amounts of Water from a high side to a lower side. Many are in the form of corrugated pipes running under the end of a driveway where the driveway meets a VDOT. highway. But they should be anywhere along the driveway where a large amount of water encounters your roadway: brooks, streams, or the sudden water runoffs from rainstorms. Culverts may be in the form of, say, 24” diameter metal corrugated pipes, or much larger diameter pipes or even concrete structures if there is large real or potential water flow. Generally, when an open span under a driveway exceeds twenty feet, it’s called a “bridge.” Are there any other terms to understand? How about “grade?” A grade is the inclined portion of your driveway as you drive along it, where ' you go up or down. Grades below 15 percent are no trouble (VDOT’s grades are usually 12 percent or less). If you had a lot of money, you could buy a military HUMVEE, configured for public sale, and go up or down a 60 percent grade; but emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks or ambulances, appreciate 15 percent or less; and one of those very large moving vans is restricted to about an 8percent grade. A “curve” in your driveway is obvious. It’s a bend with a certain radius. In many cases it’s hard to measure the radius of a curve. The radius runs into woods, or a hill, or out into space if you have an inside curve rounding land that falls off. You can’t easily sweep a tape measure under such conditions to track the center of your roadway as it describes a curve. If you can measure it, an 80-foot or more curve radius appears to be reasonable as far as getting a long truck around it is concerned. “Slope,” incidentally, is the .slant of ground, high on one side, low on the other, and through which your driveway has been cut. A HUMVEE may be able to go across a side slope of 40 percent, but your vehicle or anything else will tumble down such a slope. Your driveway should stick to the horizontal when crossing a slope. Any other cats and dogs? How about overhead clearance? This is the open space above your driveway, free of tree limbs, vines, wires, and other obstructions such as building overhangs. VDOT uses a 15 foot overhead clearance for their roadways. This allows for large trucks, farm vehicles carrying bales of hay, or gravel trucks with a tilted bed tailgating gravel onto a travel way. What do you need? Emergency vehicles require a 12-foot clearance, but sixteen tons of gravel in a large dump truck, with a raised bed tailgating gravel onto your driveway, needs 23-24 foot of clearance. You could always request gravel deliveries using a smaller dump truck. Here’s an interesting one to wrap . this up. It’s called “line of sight.” If your driveway has curves or big ups and downs, your line of sight in a vehicle is, in layman’s terms, the length of a straight line running from your eye to where you can see something approaching. If you have a lot of drivers in your family then you might encounter one another on a blind curve or at the crest of a hill that does not have a sufficient line of sight. A more important application for “line of sight” is at your driveway’s entrance. You’d like a clear view up and down the highway before you enter it, especially if people are speeding by. Normally, a good line of sight is 100 feet for every 10-mph. If passing traffic is traveling at 55 mph, you need 550 feet of clear vision down the roadway: no trees, bushes, vines, walls, hillocks, signs, or buildings in the way. If the passing traffic is going 35 mph, you need 350 feet. Line of sight problem elsewhere on your driveway? Drive more slowly. Next article: construction and maintenance of a driveway. Don Audette Sperryville Forest management issues raised and answers provided The current timber harvest on Route 618, southwest of Laurel Mills, has generated a thoughtful discussion on forest management activities and how they impact the land. Several very important forest management issues have been raised. Whenever difficult forestry issues are raised, there becomes an opportunity to address concerns and educate. The purpose of this article is to do just that. Hopefully in the end, Letters Thanks for donations The Julia E. Boddie Scholarship Committee would like to thank the following persons for making the seventh annual Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration a huge success. Thanks to Wendy Weinberg, proprietor of The Theatre at Washington; Mayor Stewart Willis, Nils Aylor, Pastor Wendell Grant, Nan Butler-Roberts and Marie Davis Roaman. Also Gretchen CorumGunn, Robert Glasker, the Men’s Chorus of Shiloh Baptist Church, Brandy Station, Pastor George O. Dean, Pastor Booker Taylor, Josephine Frye, Mary Groves, David Clanagan and thanks to you the audience for your generous donations to the scholarship. Lillian F. Aylor President ■P 1 Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 FAX: the Editor (540) 6753338 To be considered (or 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. Due to volume, letters cannot be acknowledged. Letters must be received by noon Monday to be considered for that week’s publication. everyone will be better informed regarding the management of our forest resource and learn why and how some very hard decisions are made. An important part of forest management concerns the practice of silviculture. Silviculture can be defined as the practice of controlling forest establishment, species composition, and growth. Silviculture is usually directed at creating and maintaining the kind of forest that best meets the objectives of the landowner. The silvicultural tools available to the forester include the various harvest methods, herbicides, reforestation, and prescribed burning. Landowner objectives are extremely varied. Various objectives include wildlife management, timber production, aesthetics, recreation, soil and water conservation, or a combination of all. This mosaic of landowner objectives across the landscape inherently lends itself very well to a concept known as “ecosystem management.” “Ecosystem management” is an environmental buzzword that refers to considering the entire landscape in making forest management decisions and not just one individual property. This mosaic of objectives can provide for a wide variety of forest types, age classes, and wildlife habitats across the landscape. The consequent diversity is a direct result of the wide range of landowner objectives. Because of differing objectives, young cutovers, old growth hardwood stands, pine stands, wildlife food plots, etc. may be found in one particular part of the county. This diversity makes for a healthy forest ecosystem. The forest type in Rappahannock County is predominantly mixed hardwood. Most stands are beyond 40 years of age. Young growth hardwood stands and pine stands (young and old) are noticeably lacking on an ecosystem scale. This is not to say that they cannot be found in the county. There are certain wildlife species that are dependent on young growth stands, pine stands, etc. The harvest on Route 618 provides the opportunity to introduce new and important habitat types in the community. A diversity of wildlife and plant species is directly dependent on a diversity of available habitats. Within the cutover itself, some areas will be allowed to naturally regenerate back to hardwoods and some areas will be reforested to pine. Along the drainages, “Streamside Management Zones” (SMZ) have been designated. Over 60 acres have been set aside to serve as stream buffers and wildlife travel corridors. No harvesting is scheduled for the SMZs at this time. The acreage left in these protected riparian areas represents nearly one-third of the total timber sale area. Protecting riparian areas with a SMZ is only part of a good water quality program. The Department of Forestry urges landowners to develop a Preharvest Plan before cutting timber. Such a plan was developed for the property to address the implementation of Best Management Practices such as log deck locations, skid trail layout, stream crossings with portable bridges, seeding bare soil areas, and prompt reforestation where pine management is the objective. Through thoughtful planning, only two crossings on intermittent streams are to be made on the entire harvest. Both crossings are to be made with a portable bridge. The Department of Forestry has a strong water quality program. The department makes periodic inspections of ongoing harvest operations. It works with landowners and the forest industry to address implementing Best Management Practices. It also enforces Virginia’s water quality laws that pertain to the practice of silviculture. A regeneration cut (total harvest) does not automatically insure significant amounts of erosion will occur. As with any timber harvest, most erosion is associated with the skid trails and haul roads that are created. Since a regeneration cut involves removing all the timber, skidding is dispersed over the entire tract. This often means fewer concentrated skid trails than found in a partial harvest. Dispersed skidding does not destroy the root mat on the forest floor. The root mat absorbs the rainfall, serves as "Building Value Days" lowest prices OFTHEYEAR! ^ February 19, 20, & 21 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. all three days! BEAT THE RUSH! CONTACT US NOW! 36' x 10' x 48’ Deluxe Equine Facility 120.G. r $26,345.00 540-825-3633 18478 Industrial Dr. Culpeper, VA 30 x 10 x 3b' Deluxe (iarage 0 0" U.i:. msmMA mmmm i $15,695.00 jm. MORTON WBUILDINGS All warranties include materials and labor, and air not pi orated. Special pncniK includes taxes, materials, drlivri \ to erect within •40 miles from a Morion Buildings. Inc. construction ceiitei. Customer must provide a site picpured Inc. Site Specification Form 15.4a (i.e a level sue without underground obstruction) and participate in Motion's plan. Prices mav van lire arise of local building codes Due to local price variations, these puces do not lilt lude to February 21, J90H. For completion bv August 51, 1005 Prices are erected. Call Itn spet ills details and uit lulled . unloading, and I.uhii lo Mni ion Buildings, pio^uvsixf pax nu ni in it*u* ( c\pu( s u 1 C VNt >i U\ a filter, and holds the soil in place. By promptly installing water diversion structures (water bars, broad based dips, etc.) and seeding bare soil areas, a potential erosion problem can be avoided. On this particular timber sale a wildlife seed mix of orchard grass and clover is to be used to stabilize any trails created. These trails will then become linear food strips for many wildlife species while serving their intended purpose of holding the soil until forest regeneration reclaims the site. One of the most important foundations in practicing silviculture is a thorough understanding of individual tree species. What are their growth requirements, how well do they tolerate shade, under what conditions will they regenerate, what are the preferred soils, etc. For example, many desirable species such as oak, ash, and yellow' poplar need full sunlight to adequately regenerate. Partial shade will favor the establishment of shade tolerant and possibly less valuable species such as red maple and black gum. It becomes obvious that many variables must be considered and merged with landowner objectives when trying to manage a forest. The Department of Forestry accepts this forest management challenge and welcomes the opportunity to work with any interested landowner. It is difficult to accept a landscape change, whether its urban sprawl or a timber harvest operation that affects one’s view shed. As long as we protect the landowners rights to practice forest management based on sound silvicultural principles, we can insure that forestry can be a viable economic activity for years to come. This way there will always be forests in our view sheds and on our horizons. Anyone having questions regarding forest management on their property can call the Department of Forestry at 948-5341 or write to P.O. Box 148, Madison, 22727. Buck Kline Department of Forestry SNEAK PREVIEW PREMIUM OFFERS available from Toro Wheelhorse with purchase of Garden Tractor and Deck. All 5xi, 2^0, Classic 300 & 400 Models. Your choice with any model listed above 50% OFF Vac Bagges Snow Blower, Blades, Tilkx or Bagger. or Free Poly Dump Cart or Free 31cc Grass Trimmer And No Payments/No Interest Until October 1998 or 6.9% Financing* n >k« > NEW 1998 5xi Series Your choice of 8 different decks 42” - 60" The New Lawn & Garden Tractor. 'See dealer for details Bn m, ifll fMA 540-825-837! SWAN’S J.A. SWAN, JR. A CO gjlj IWJ3 Ini Hoffman lane * ' “ Rl. 2*» North ( Across from Co-Opt • Culpeper hen you want it done right. K:0U Nt.m.4 n. K:Un-U:tM Sulliril.i' wwwt.toro.com

SPORTS Volleyball teams squash Manassas Park By Jan LaVaeley Rappahannoc’k News Staff Writer The varsity and junior varsity girls volleyball teams from Rappahannock High School soundly beat Manassas Park Monday. The varsity won 15/13 and 15/4 to make them 1/1 in the district — they lost to Brentsville Friday. Overall they are 7 and 9. “They are playing better than they did Friday,” said varsity coach Laura Conklin. “The total team effort is better but they’re still not playing up , to their potential. Hopefully I can get that out of them by the district competition. “Alica Gentry and Sonya Wigington had some fantastic hits. Many of them are playing with slight injuries. Everyone played well.” Junior varsity coach Hiedi Maeyer said, “I’m really excited with the way they’re play Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Carl Eborn GOING FOR IT: Lauren Sharp, No. 21, dives toward the ball during the game against Brentsville. ; ■ *■ m r $ ,V■m mi *>#* m 1/ •• i;.i '-\v- ■ '■ ' *■; :'>■'' ’P&rZM'jZ;. s1-'- v ■'■' ' ;<■ . ; *•> ^ , - ■::■ - ■ - . *-• - ~ * * , , * The Perfect Gift Anytime V| m tv t m k-MMHSTft/ “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. • Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $ 1.90 for postage ing now. They have finally clicked. I’m pleased with the way it’s coming together and with districts a week and a half away we’re very excited.” The JV team is 2/0 in the district now after their comanding victory over Manassas Park Monday night 15/6 and 15/7. They are 5/4 overall said Maeyer. On Friday the junior varsity fought hard and won their first game against Brentsville 15/13. In game two they ran way with it and clobbered Brentsville 15/5. Amanda Walters and Summmer Alexander served the first 7 and 5 straight points, respectively in the second game. Brentsville came on strong Friday with their serves and quickly made it 10/5 in the first varsity game. The lady Panthers kept fighting but couldn’t turn the game around and seemed to loose concentration after team member Megan Fairbrother injured her ankle. Varsity coach Laura Conklin said the team “was just not focused and they weren’t up for the game. They do not play their best at home. They play much better on the road.” Conklin said Fairbrother twisted her ankle and it seems to be okay (as of this week). In game two of the varsity competition Rappahannock fought back against Brentsville and pulled ahead at one point 7/5. Brentsville regained the lead after a series where the serve went back and forth without much headway made by either side and the score was 10/8. Although both teams struggled, in the end Brentsville managed to win 10/15. Conklin said they should have been ready but weren’t and so they lost their first district game against a tough competitor. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn GOT IT: Alica Gentry gets ready to send the ball back over the net during the game against Brentsville. Wakefield coaches building teams and school spirit By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Bill Castellan, Christopher Eley and Debbie Cooper, three new coaches at Wakefield Country Day school, share a common goal — to build and develop their teams. Each of the teachers brings a unique perspective and appreciation for the traditions and opportunities available at the school. Though athletic director Castellan would “like to win a few games,” along the way, all the coaches agree that teamwork is most important, combined with improving physical fitness and having fun. Castellan, a graduate of Kings’ College, Pa., teaches physical education and coaches boys’ basketball. He describes Wakefield as a place where “you can get done what you want to get done. There’s no bureaucracy to slow you down.” He and assistant coach Christopher Eley, a fifth grade teacher, consider competition in the Delaney Athletic Conference of private schools a challenge, but not an insurmountable one. “I believe it is possible, despite our small numbers, to . build a great program,” said Castellan in a recent interview. Eley, who also coaches soccer, agrees that Wakefield “can go a great distance in the next couple of years,” even against the larger schools in the conference, such as Massanutten Military Academy. A lifelong resident of the Culpeper/Fauquier area, Eley Christopher Eley Debbie Cooper taught Head Start classes last year in the Culpeper County school system. An opening at Wakefield offered the chance to coach and teach older children. “Wakefield is an absolutely terrific place to teach,” he said. The two coaches are steadily working their way down a prioritized list of activities aimed at building the school’s future winning basketball team. Right now, their emphasis is more practice time on the court to help develop basic skills. Girls’ volleyball coach Debbie Cooper shares their enthusiasm. Since graduating from Loyola University in New Orleans, she taught at a Louisiana private school and mm mmmMmm u Rappahannock News Start Photos/Carl Eborn TEAMWORK COUNTS: Bill Castellan, athletic director. substituted at Wakefield last year. “The kids here make it worthwhile. They become part of your life.” Cooper also teaches co-ed PE and coaches for a local community soccer team. She expects to be an assistant girls’ soccer coach in the spring or may be involved in cross country competition. Wakefield will host a summer series of daytime sports clinics in basketball, volleyball and soccer. The clinics will be open to students and other U.S. residents. In addition to the school’s faculty, parents and other trained coaches will make up the staff. For part of the summer, however, Eley plans an overseas adventure. He will teach English to students in Slovakia, in central Europe, with a church mission group. In the meantime, coaches and students are training for their final Presidential Physical Fitness tests, and two traditional Wakefield events. Students in grades 1-7 will participate in The Great Ghost Chase, a cross-country run over obstacles, while Field Day, held in May, sees the “Athenians” take on the “Spartans” in the annual school-wide competition. For information about Wakefield Country Day School, contact Marion Robbins, registrar, 635-8555.

Traffic stops result in arrests I ■ By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Arrested on alleged charges of possession of cocaine, DUI and speeding, Shane Matthew Baruch, 23, of Winchester faces a felony charge when he appears before Rappahannock Circuit Court on March 3. Baruch was stopped by Rappahannock County Deputy Connie Compton as part of a routine traffic stop for speeding on Jan. 25 on U.S. 522 in Huntly. He appeared inebriated to Compton said Rappahannock County Sheriff Gary Settle and she conducted a sobriety test which Baruch failed. He was taken into custody for speeding and DUI and his vehicle impounded as part oi procedure. An inspection ol the vehicle resulted in the discovery of what appeared to be crack cocaine. The substance was sent to the lab for testing and confirmation. Baruch was released on Pet of the week Demi, an 8- to 10-year-old female shepherd-cross, housebroken, was found on U.S. 211 near Skyline Drive. The animal shelter has many other pets for adoption: Slider, a 4-year-old male black and tan shepherd-mix, housebroken and lovable; and Shamus, a 5-year-old male border-collie cross, very shy. He needs a quiet family, a foster home to help him with his shyness. The shelter is located near the county landfill in Amissville. bond the following day. William Lee Dodson Jr., 34, of Amissville was arrested for possession of marijuana, DUI and refusal on Jan. 26 at 12:30 a.m. of Route 611 near the Culpeper and Rappahannock County line. Deputy Ronnie Dodson was conducting a routine check of businesses when he saw a vehicle pull out from one of the stores in the area. Recent larcenies of local stores in the county prompted the deputy to follow the car. He then noticed erratic driving by the operator of the vehicle and attempted to stop it. The driver did not stop but continued on Route 611 and finally pulled into a private driveway where Deputy Dodson made the arrest. wmiam Ltodson was arrested for DUI and refusal of a breath test. When the deputy searched him he was found to have what appeared to be marijuana on his person and was charged with possession. He was released on bond the following day and will appear in Rappahannock District Court on March 3. Settle said the cases represent excellent attention to detail by the deputies in that they made routine traffic stops but followed through on the investigation and found the alleged narcotics. He said the deputies have been trained in the follow through procedures and without them the narcotics might not have been discovered. The sheriff’s office is also investigating a larceny of a firearm from the residence of Jarvis Fletcher of Sperryville. Fletcher reported the loss of a 9 mm handgun on Jan. 27. The incident is under investigation. RAA From Page A1 “We want to thank all the businesses, organizations and people that generously donated funds,” Naramore said. To date the following have donated to the effort: Billy Tucker; William and Deanna Aldering; David and Cindy Andreoni; Rappahannock News', Ralph and Mona brown; Brian Bouffard; David Close; County of Rappahannock; Culinary Concepts Corp.; C.H. and Ruth Davis; David Fannon; Frances Foster; Vivianne Gannon; Fred and Patty Cliney; James and Edna Gough; John and Diana Hicks; Keith and Jamie Hutcheson; Christopher and Elizabeth Johns; Laing Aileen; Col. Claude and Eileen Leighty; A1 Henry; Rappahannock Lion’s Club; Bill Payne Auction Inc.; Franklin and Beth Moore; Hodge Miller; Brook and Ann Miller; Fred Naramore; Denny O’Neill; Charlie Raney; Mary Beth Shankle; Alexander and Rose Ann Sharp; Howard Swaim; Charles and Linda-Jean Tallman; Richard and Margaret Ulf; Washington Ladies Auxiliary; Mark Werner; John and Olive Williams; Christina Naramore; Burton Enterprise, T/A Aldie Electric; Charles and Lucy Foster; Early’s Carpet Inc.; S.Dean and Bonnie Hahn; Eric and Lynette Wesselhoft; B&B Service Center; Four and Twenty Blackbirds; Flint Hill Public House; Blue Moon Tavern; Mrs. Coxe’s Tavern; Early’s Carpet; Hackley’s Store; and Talk of the Tbwn. Hodge Miller, former KAA president and current member, said, “We certainly invite anyone with masonry experience to help or volunteer a days worth of labor to put up the block.” The RAA has quite a few carpenters lined up to help but more are always welcome. Anyone interested should call Naramore at 937-5637. Registration for the 1998 season starts Feb. 7 and will also be held Feb. 14 and 21 at the Ruritan building at Stuart Field from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The costs of registration are: boys, ages 16-18, $60; boys, ages 13-15, $40; boys, ages 512, $35; girls, ages 13-15, $40; girls, ages 5-12, $35. A discount of $5 per family is offered, with two or more children registering. Tryouts and draft are currently scheduled for March 14 at the Rappahannock Elementary School. This year’s registration fee will cover the cost of the child’s shirt and hat, which they will then keep. Participants will have to" buy their own pants. With an eye toward that neces sity, the RAA has made a deal with Slopers in Manassas which will provide pants to players at league costs — generally from $4 to $iadepending on the size. The RAA has had to spend $2,500 on new equipment to get themselves back to where they were before the fire. Slopers has also agreed to hold a League Day at the store at which they will give out grand prizes, goodie bags to the first 50 or so kids, and for which they will have store-wide discounts. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the RAA. Naramore said flyers will be sent out to announce the date. Faith Mountain Company is also donated proceeds from the sale of its sun catcher to the RAA and sun catchers will be available for purchase at registration or people may call Faith Mountain to order them. Naramore and Miller said that last year’s fundraiser at Stuart Field helped get fundraising off to a great start an,d the organization has also received support from so many sources. “The Fauquier Little League has been very supportive and people have gone above and beyond, they have just really been nice,” Miller said. Naramore agreed, “The Ruritan’s held an auction Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1st Tins., 1:30 p.m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on me 2nd Tuesday of each month. We wilt have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale-Consignments Welcome. For further information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt. 55. which helped and the response (in general) has been wonderful. The coaches and board members have provided great support (for the effort).” Naramore said the children have had a hard time understanding the incident and many felt it on a personal level. “Kids have donated their allowances to the rebuilding fund,” he said. “We’ve had donations anywhere from $5,T)00 from the county to $1.75, a kid’s allowance.” David Paul McQuillan V, one of the juveniles responsible for the incident of arson at the field, has made a formal apology before the RAA Board and written a letter of apology to the organization. He will be helping to refurbish the equipment from the Manassas Park Little League as part of the community service portion of his sentence, Naramore said. The organization now plans on about two months building time to get the concession building ready by opening day which should be somewhere around mid-April. Students from Emerald Hills Elementary School in Culpeper will also be allowed to join as that is part of the RAA’s territory. “I guess everyone is looking forward to getting started,” Naramore said. Bankrupt? REPOSSESSION? Bad Credit? Shaky Credit? No Credit? NO MONEY * DOWN! * (Sectmtj Uuimv .Wo I hkuu c ftiwrisi sed CarvTrueks-Yans 1800635.0730 Call Today All Applications Accepted Are we claiming too much? We don't think so. This we promise: 1. Fast friendy sendee on your vacuum cleaner by quafified mechanics. 2. Quality New Vacuums: Miele Oreck Sharp Royal Riccar Panasonic Sanyo Hoover Eureka 3, Lowest Prices Guaranteed. 4. If you should find the identical model for less we wi refund the dHerenoe plus lffia Serving Winchester A Surrourdng Area Shoe 1962 448 National Ave. Winchester. VA 665-0044 Royal Plaza Shopping Center (across from Martin's) Front Royal, VA 6353355 Schools From page A1 no decision and said they will consider the matter further. Gangel reported on the courses that have been added at both schools since 1979. All but one of the classes added at the high school (that one being band which was added in 1979) were added in the last 10 years. To accommodate the courses added the school had to allow for an increase in use of 12.5 rooms. Courses which were added included: three computer labs (two of which are small), three self-contained ED/LD classes, art, Spanish, biology I, environment, chemistry II, Advanced Placement (AP) English, AP math, AP U.S. history, creative writing, public speaking, debate, journalism, drama and an alternative education class. With the exception of the self-contained ED/LD classes, which are federally mandated, and the AP English and AP math, which were mandated by the state, the courses were all added by decision of the local school system. The elementary school has added only nine uses for rooms by local decision in the last 20 years out of the 32 room uses or courses which have been added. All others were mandated at the state or federal level. Courses added locally were instrumental music (band), computer lab, music and art (from cart to classroom); additional room use was added for a school clinic, computer room and a room for the remedial reading lab (Chapter 1), in school suspension room and a room for the information systems coordinator. Many RCES rooms are undersized and inadequate for some teaching purposes according to the information provided. Some courses already added (at both schools) will now be mandatory under the new Standards of Learning requirements, such as the computer labs and courses like chemistry II. Gangel said that many of the classes added and changes in class size at RCHS have caused critical current space needs there and teachers must often use common areas, such as the cafeteria, for planning purposes. The new SOL will also necessitate adjustments. He said in the last 10 years enrollment has been steadily growing and that coupled with the increase in courses and the future requirements for the SOL the high school must be expanded. He informed the board that an architect is coming up to look at the issue of the use of space versus the need for space at RCHS. At RCHS there are currently 26 English sections, 19 social studies sections, 25 math sections, 21 science sections, 11 foreign language sections, 12 business sections, 12 physical education sections, 12 technology sections, two band sections, two chorus sections, two art sections and two culinary sections. Board From Page A1 zoning ordinance shall not require that a special exception or special use permit be obtained for any residential use at the density for which it is zoned in any residential, agricultural or conservation zone.” The board feels the bill would seriously undercut the zoning and planning here and open the door to the same legislation in Rappahannock. The board strongly opposes the bill. In another matter, the board approved appropriation of $2,832.76, based on the county’s percentage of admissions, for the additional funds needed by George Washington Carver-Piedmont Technical Education Center to continue funding its Licensed Practical Nursing program. There was no public comment and the board moved to other business which included. • Authorization for expenditures of $101,840.85 by the Fire Levy Board. Richie Burke reported to the board and reminded them that the heavy expenditures always come in the first six months of the year. He also reported that the E 911 Committee is working on a proposal for and specifications of a completed mapping system for the county. • The HB 349 on schools - computation of composite index of local ability to pay was voted down 24 to 0. HB 503 concerning sewage sludge land application is still in committee and still live. • The county has built in a sum of $10,000 in the proposed budget for the Historic Sperryville project. The board appointed a committee, consisting of Supervisor Charles K. “Pete" Estes, Tom Junk, Barbara Williams, Martin Woodard and one other person yet to be decided, to conduct hearings, tackle issues, formulate proposals and make funding requests for the Sperryville project. • County Administrator John McCarthy reported that the county is owed a total of $25,760.07 in delinquent taxes for taxes which are three (or more) years delinquent. • McCarthy also reported that the Virginia Cooperative Extension program has advised the county they must participate in the cost share program to fill the vacant 4-H position with a full time employee or fund the program on its own. The county is still looking into the matter. • The board discussed a request from the Town Council to install a light on Piedmont Ave. and decided to refer the request back to the town. • The board approved the appointment of Holly Lanigan to the Recreational Facilities Authority. One other space on the authority is still available and McCarthy said he will try to have a recommendation for that position next month. • A letter of apology by Dr. John Tole, chairman of the school board, was received by the board concerning remarks made by Tole in a formal address to the supervisors last month. Several board members observed that if the letter is to be included in the agenda they should have a copy of last month's letter, which they were told they would have but have not vet received. A copy will be requested. Foster From Page A1 restaurants and the Shenandoah National Park. Since their two daughters live in Pennsylvania, they decided to limit their search to Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. Being close to Washington, D.C. is attractive to Byam who still does consulting work. They also wanted an old house with character and with comfortable living quarters separate from their guests. The Foster-Harris House met all their criteria and so they settled in September and moved in on Dec. 10, 1997. The move was hectic. They had 11 china barrels sitting in the dining room and guests due to arrive in three days, said Libby Bvam. But, Christmas came and went in a blur, they added, and now that the activities have slowed for a few weeks, they are remodel ing the kitchen by adding new cabinets and appliances and a granite-topped center island. Libby has wallpapered the dining room and plans to spruce up the guest rooms. A new street sign should appear in a few weeks. Living with the Byams is their 12-vear-old deaf cocker spaniel, Barney. And Byam, like Marriott, owns an MG. The Byams chose Rappahannock because they enjoy the town’s atmosphere and the county’s rural quality. Long Term Care With A Personal Touch At Warren ton Overlook, we care for the ones you love. Our newly expanded facility, complete with a wide variety of health and rehab services, will help make the transition from home to long term care easier. I With over 100 employees and specialists trained for _ stroke rehabilitation, I orthopeadic and neu- ^ rological therapies, hydro therapy, and more, Warrenton Overlook provides all the basic care your — family member will need. Because we are conveniently located next to Fauquier Hospital, we can even provide a medical response when it's needed. Unique to our facility is the area's only fully equipped Aqua Therapy Center Residents in need of aqua therapy love the comfort and enjoyment our pool affords. If you're contemplating long term care for someone you love, call the Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center. We provide professional care with a personal touch, for someone you love. 360 Hospital Drive, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 (540) 349-1919

r Bleu Rock Inn Rated As “One of the Best Restaurants by the National Zagat Guide in the D.C. Area” Free Roses For Those Special Ladies * VALENTINE'S DAY WEEKEND Special 4-Course Meal 800-537-3652 Weddings, Banquets, Receptions Fine French-American cuisine and lodging with a Blue Ridge vista. CIS 211 West between Washington and Sperrgville. Virginia Bring your Valentine to BROOKSIDE for a special candlelight dinner Saturday, February 14th 5:00 to 8:30p.m. Free Gift for Indies yf' ffgt Route 211, 4 miles east of Luray or 4 miles west of Skyline Drive 540-743-5698 Your Host*: Bob & CrC.e Castle e/5 's Da|t Special Valentine Dinner / # Friday & Saturday, Feb. 13 & 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., both days J Dinner: Pan Fried Oysters Steamed Spiced Shrimp Prime Rib V % Served with your choice of a soup or salad, potato, t vegetable, fresh baked bread and dessert Sweets Galore - Just for you! Strawberry or Cherry Cheesecake, Peanut Buttegri^f or our World Famous Coconut Cake - Regular menu also available - THE COUNTRY CA1 Main Street • Washington, VA 540-675-1066 Reservations appreciated but not require # \ £ $5 discount with this ad for your Valentine gifts! * Estate & handmade jewelry • Hhtervolors & oils • Hand designed hats & bags • Limoges, sterling, pewter, brass, estate pieces, & Heim art metal 29 Main Street Sperryville, VA 22740 Open Thurs.-Mon. - y 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 987-9343 VALENTINE'S t DAY and President's Day Weekend February 14-16 * * * m * *# *& We offer many specialty shops, antique stores, _ galleries, restaurants, *§c arts & crafts of all ** levels, B&Bs & *|« many other attractions. * Sperryville Invites* You To Visit & Enjoy!* U.S. 211 and Rt. 522 * Historic Sperryville, VA * I *************** Attic Treasures 10% OFF all merchandise now through February 16, 1998 except TY Products Large selection of Valentine gift ideas for children & adults, cards & a nice selection of flowering & foliage plants ! Open Daily 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. 540 - 987-9463 US 211, East of Sperryville ABERDEEN ■ BARNS OZ5-1037 Wednesday Night Prime Rib <M j IXiX Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, /h Potato & Onion Rings vpXU* / 3 A >Y tjLtalentwie ’i. qsui PtebuHent'& jbcufi Sale at R ARE FINDS Februaiy 14 -16 Main Street, Washington, VA * 675-1400 -V romannc aining throughout the year and save over $200 at the most popular restaurants around! 36 coupons from 26 area restaurants, just $30. Help Hospice of the Rapidan care for terminally ill patients ana their families. Order yours fodayl Call 825-4840 and use your Visa or MasterCard.

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6 • Real Estate/B8 February 4, 1998 Section B Miners head to regionals By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Last week students at Rappahannock Elementary i School and Rappahannock 11 High School competed in the llnnnual Science Fair. This reek they found out who won. Students in the sixth glthrough eighth grades competed as individuals within the junior division. Students from ninth through twelfth grades entered the senior division competition. Science fairs provide opportunities for students to actually do science themselves, and to show off their achievements and the results were both fascinating and educational. Students plan and carry out an experiment, collect data and interpret the results. Some examples of student ingenuity this year were: an exhibit on organic versus synthetic dyes; an exhibit on the effects of stains on carpet and which cleaners do a better job of stain removal — their findr ings listed AFTA and Carpet Aid as the winners; “How Clean is Your Kitchen?” an exhibit which studied the existence of bacteria on household surfaces which did prove that bacteria grow on seemingly clear, and clean, surfaces at r different rates; an exhibit on animal dexterity which concluded that female cats are predominantly “right pawed” and male cats are predominantly “left pawed”; and an exhibit entitled Sea Power which studied the possibility of extracting electrical power from sea water. In addition to discovering information about cleaners a visitor to the fair could also obtain information on which paper towel is most absorbent, which brand of pencils is stronger, how to grow tastier tomatoes, how television impacts a student’s grades, which cereal holds up best in milk and which band aid brand sticks the best Which one does? They determined 3M Clean Seals stick better. If you’ve been popping your pop com after freezing it, stop! It pops better when left at room temperature beforehand, according to local testing. You should also look through your trash carefully. It was determined that about half of the trash in a normal kitchen-sized trash bag can be recycled. And, for those of you out there with cats, it was determined that they prefer Scoop Away to other types of litter. The winners for this year’s aw—m mm m, - wai— FIGURING THE ANGLE: This exhibit by Jonathan Bankston examined which angle of attack provides the most lift. m.mmm Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Carl Eborn SENIOR WINNERS: The top four winners in the senior division were, from left, Michael Cairns, third, Christopher Antony, first, Daniel Ramey, fourth and Emily Sims, second. They will now go on to compete at regionals. Science Fair are as follows: Junior Division - Biology: First place — Patrick Lawry for Number of Invertebrates in Different Soils; second place — Ciera Buzzell for Animal Dexterity; third place — Laura Kreyling for Effect of pH on Alfalfa Sprouts; and fourth place — Kathryn Batis for Hamster Sense of Smell. Junior Division - Chemistry: 8 First place — Lauren Herbert for Organic versus Synthetic Dye; second place — Brandy Early and Danielle Hiserman for Effects of Carpet Cleaners on Stain Removal; third place — Betsy Welk for Electroplating - Silver and Sulfur; and fourth place — Heather Hensley for Which Kind of Barbecue Sauce is Thickest. Junior Division - Social Computing Science and Investigation: First place — Rachel Sharp for Ink Blots: Girls versus Boys; second place — Elaine Smith for Honor Roll versus TV Time; third place — junior DIVISION: The first and second place junior division winners will also go on to regional competition. They are: from left front, Patrick Lawrey, John Ferdetta, Ralph Pace, Erica Hilscher and Henry Robertson; from left back, Elaine Smith, Wendy Gillis, Robyn Pivarnik, Rachel Sharp, Brandy Early, Danielle Hiserman, Lauren Herbert and Ciera Buzzell. Chamber Players to perform ' The Smithsonian at Little Washington brings a stellar program in its Brilliance of the Baroque concert series to The Theatre at Washington,Va. on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3:30 p.m. The concert includes music of Handel, Telemann, Vivaldi, Couperin and Bach. Seven members of the Smithsonian Chamber Players play at the upcoming concert, making this the largest ensemble to perform in the six seasons of Smithsonian concerts at The Theatre. Featured are violinists Marilyn McDonald and Linda Quan, oboist Marc Schachman, cellist Kenneth Slowik and harpsichordist James Weaver. The Smithsonian Chamber Players, directed by Slowik, consists of a select group of virtuosi who perform on the instruments belonging to the collection of the Smithsonian Institution, the United States’ national museum. The Chamber Players, founded in 1976 by Weaver, remains the vanguard of groups specializing in historically oriented performances of master works of the baroque, classical and romantic eras. Comprised of accomplished musicians who share an eipertise in the music, instruments and performance practices of those periods, the Chamber Players has been an integral part of the Smithsonian Institution’s pioneering role in the exploration of this rich cultural heritage. With numerous best-selling records to its credit, the Smithsonian Chamber Players enjoys a broad audience based on its concert tours and regular nationwide radio broadcasts. It fills a key role in the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society, the largest museum-residency periodinstrument program in the world. Soloists for the program on Feb. 15 in Washington, Va., are McDonald, Quan, Schachman and Slowik. McDonald and Slowik are both founding members of the Players, and both have toured world-wide with the Castle Trio and Smithson String Quartet. Quan and Schachman, both graduates of the Juilliard School and founding members of the Aulos Ensemble, have each appeared as soloists with orchestras throughout America. This concert is the second of three in the Brilliance of the Baroque series. The opening concert was held in the fall of last year and the series concludes with the concert on April 18. Tickets for this concert, and for the one on April 18, are $14 with reservation and $15 at the door. Tickets for students 18 and under are half price. For reservations phone 675-1253 or e-mail Theatre VA@aol. com. Kori Alexander for Dreams; and fourth place — Gregg Jackson for Morse Code and Memory Test. Junior Division - Earth, Space, Environment: First place — Ralph Pace for Light Pollution and Star Gazing; second place — Robyn Pivamik for Tomatoes: Sweet or Salty Soil; third place — Brandon Rutherford for Effect of Soil Type on Plant Growth; and fourth place — Dawn Andreoni for Plants and Pollution: Detergents. Junior Division - Physics I: First place — Henry Robertson for Number of Electrical Plates and Voltage; second place — Wendy Gillis for Good Vibrations: Harmonics of Instruments; third place — Bruce Flinchum for Effect of Temperature on Bounce of Golf Balls; and fourth place — Nicole McNeely for Changing Directions: Radio Waves. Junior Division - Physics First place — Erica Hilschef for Effects of Different Sections of Bat on Flight Distance; second place — John Ferdetta for Bicycle Gears and Work Done; third place — Jonathan Bankston for Effect of Wind Direction on Time of Ascent of Wing; and fourth place — Sarah Langelle for Expansion of Solid When Heated. 1 he award for overall best exhibit in the junior division went to Henry Robertson. In the Senior Division first place went to Christopher Antony for Fractals: Pattern or Chaos. Emily Sims, for “Wood” *t Burn Well?, captured second place. Michael Cairns came in third with an exhibit on C02 & 02 Consumption by Germinating Seeds. In fourth place was Daniel Ramey with an exhibit about Erosion of Soil. Christopher Antony was selected best overall for the senior division. Local winners received plaques, ribbons and invitations to the Piedmont Regional Science Fair to be held in Charlottesville on March 12. Senior division winners at Charlottesville continue on to the State Science Fair and possibly even to the International Science Fair. Photo Courtesy of Carol Vogel MASTERS OF LIGHT: This painting by Claude Monet will be one of many by the artist on display at the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore for the Masters of Light exhibit. A tour of the exhibit is planned for April 1 and 2. Tour to see Masters of Light exhibit set The Walters Art Gallery located at 600 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Md. will exhibit Masters of Light, Dutch Painters in Utrecht During the Golden Age, and an exclusive East Coast presentation of Claude Monet’s later works from the Musee Marmottan in Paris. Only during the week of March 31 will these two exhibits be able to be seen together. Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio in association with Windflower Gallery will sponsor a two-day trip to Baltimore’s Walters Art Gallery on April 1 and 2. Artists Carol Vogel, of Shimmering Meadows and Tanya Richey, of Windflower are offering this unique opportunity and will be hosts for a guided tour of the exhibit. The tour will leave from Windflower Gallery, located at 307 Main Street in Washington, Va., on Wednesday, April 1 at 12 p.m. and arrive at Baltimore at 4:30 p.m. Additional pick up points may be scheduled. The group will stay in the all-suite Tremont Hotel, located within walking distance of the museum. Wednesday evening, a dinner at the famous Haussners Restaurant has been planned; however, tour participants may explore on their own if they wish. Thursday morning will begin with a complimentary continental breakfast, after which ther group will depart to the museum for a scheduled 10:15 a.m. docent guided tour of the Masters of Light exhibit. Lunch will be from 12 to 1:25 p.m. at the bookstore/cafe restaurant Louie’s, one half block from the museum. From 1:30 to 3 p.m, the group will tour the Monet show by audio-cassette, here will be time to browse in the museum gift shop before departing for home. Masters of Light is the first exhibition in America to highlight the exceptional achievements of the Utrecht painters. It includes 74 paintings exhibiting some of the most luminous and deeply moving masterpieces created in a century known for outstanding art. Inspired by the Italian master Carravaggio, painters working in the city of Utrecht at the beginning of the 17th century found themselves entering the Golden Age of Dutch painting. Dutch masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer were influenced by these dramatic and luminous scenes. The Monet exhibit features the famous Japanese footbridge, magnificent water lilies, blooming roses, and colorful irises of Monet’s Givemy. Claude Monet considered his gardens at Giverny among his finest artistic achievements. From 1903 until his death in 1926, he captured his gardens in vibrant hues and dramatic proportions — some paintings measuring more than six feet across and nearly as high. The cost for the trip is $175 and includes transportation by van or bus, parking, one night stay in the Tremont Hotel (double room occupancy) with complimentary breakfast, museum tickets and guided tour of both shows. The deadline to register is Tuesday, Feb. 24. For additional information or to register contact Ms.Vogel at 547-4817 or Ms. Richey at 675-1113. Hearthstone to host program by educator On Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ki Theatre in Washington, Va. Hearthstone Whole Family Learning Center will present a talk by Hans-Joachim Mattke of Stuttgart, Germany, entitled The Challenge of Education In Our Time. Mattke, who attended the first Waldorf school in Stuttgart (founded in 1919), has been an educator for almost 30 years, as a high school teacher in Waldorf schools and in Waldorf teacher training. Since 1982 he has directed much of his energy and attention towards the US.,.being involved in extensive work as consultant and teacher in American Waldorf schools. He is a regular consultant of the Rudolf Steiner School in New York City and is co founder of High Schools in Washington, D.C. and Hawaii. He is visiting this week in Rappahannock County as a consultant for Hearthstone. In addition, Mattke’s work in America includes an involvement with the Rudolf Steiner Institute in Waterville, Maine, where he is on the faculty and a member of the advisory board. In Europe, in addition to his teaching, he is a member of the executive board of the Association of Waldorf Schools, is an editor of books on the international Waldorf movement and a member of the board of the official Waldorf monthly magazine. Die Erziehungskunst. His extensive experience in both Europe and the United States gives Mattke a special perspective on the direction and nature of education in our time. In a discussion of problems facing teachers today, for example, Mattke has pointed out that we have to “educate for a time we don’t know yet.” This forces us to be “processoriented” rather than “content-oriented” in our approach and to “educate to life-long learning.” And with this in mind, he has quoted a poem by Hans Bloch: “To love the unknown/Is the only chance to survive.” Although his background is in the Waldorf School movement, this talk will be for general interest and we hope that anyone concerned with the subject — parents are especially welcome — will attend. There will be time for questions and discussion. Admission is free. For information call 937-4920 and ask for Jane.

i Church A Activities Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Black History program, dinner The Deaconess of First Baptist in Washington will sponsor their third Black History Month Service on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m. Their guests will be Rev. Frank Lewis and the Mass Choir of Antioch, Madison and vicinity. The service will feature youth in the community who will provide biographies on famous Black Americans. Dinner will be served beginning at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant is Pastor and Nan Butler-Roberts is President, Deaconess. “Join us in this celebration,” said a spokesperson. For more information call 987-8339 or 399-9815. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. . Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Sunday: Sunday: Wednesday: First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Feb. 8 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. with communion and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Masses: Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Saturday Sunday: Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Saturday: Talent Show 7 p.m. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Fanner Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Choir Practice and Prayer 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service 9:15 a.m. Sunday School youth & adult 10 a.m. Morning Prayer I 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sympathy extended to Bochette family After a prolonged illness, Ron Bochette’s father passed away this past week. A memorial service for Ron Bochette, Sr. will be held at Amissville Baptist Church on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. Our prayers are with the Bochette family. Get well wishes are extended for Rev. Vernon DeLong’s mother who recently cracked a vertebrate. We pray her injuries will mend quickly. Just a reminder that reservations for the trip to Wolf Trap to see “Riverdance” sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community must be made by Feb. 5. Th& cost is $30 ($20 for lawn tickets and $10 for bus). Checks are to be mailed to RAAC, P.O. Box 24, Washington, Va. 22747 or you may call 675-3182 for more information. Rappahannock Elementary School is in need of whole labels from Campbell’s soups, whole box tops from General Mills cereals, and receipts from Giant and Safeway. The school can exchange these r By GLENDA GUM : items for school supplies, books, and computer equipment. They may be sent in with a child or dropped off at the school’s office. The next training workshop for volunteers of the private non-profit corporation Services to Abused Families, Inc. (SAFE) will be held on Feb. 28th. SAFE serves Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock, Madison, and Orange counties. For the time and location, please contact Debbie chase at 825-8876. Amissville Baptist Church’s RA’s will be collecting good used coats during the month of February for needy families. All sizes for adults Newsletter available BY CHRISTINE KASTAN Extension Agent Rappahannock News Contributing Writer It’s up to you! Making healthy lifestyle changes that fit into your daily routine brings success of feeling satisfied that you are taking positive steps towards a healthier life, and hopefully longer too! Everyone wants to be healthy (wealthy and wise too!). What you eat and do can help you to stay healthy. One way to make changes is understanding cholesterol, where it comes from and how to control it. Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering a free newsletter mailed directly to your home that will cover topics related to shopping, cooking and eating to lower blood cholesterol. Subscribers have said this about the newsletter, “..this convinces me I must change the wdy I select foods.” and “...as a result of the newsletters I know exactly where I need to make changes in my diet”. The newsletter called “Change of Heart” and the six issues will be mailed every other week starting in February. To receive the newsletter call the Rappahannock Extension office at 675-3619. To start thinking about ways to make healthier choices a program about food and activity will be the topic of discussion at a lunch time session. Bring your lunch, a beverage and dessert will be provided. The program will be on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library, 4 Library Road, Washington. Call the Extension Office to reserve your spot. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, contact Christine Kastan, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m to discuss accommodations a week before the program. Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, national origin, disability, or political affiliation. Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 540-675-3338 today! and children are appreciated. New coats may also be donated. All items may be left at the church. For a convenient drop off time or for more information, call 937-6159. The Free Clinic of Culpeper will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 5:30 p.m. The Clinic is located at 610 Laurel Street and is for Culpeper County residents who do not have Medicare, Medicaid or private health insurance and who do not have sufficient income to pay for health care. You may call 825-2252 for more information. The Rappahannock Athletic Association will be conducting registrations for the 1998 baseball and softball season from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Stuart’s Field Ruritan building in Amissville on Feb. 7, 14, and 21. All new players must bring a copy of their birth certificate to sign up. Registration cost is: Babe Ruth $60 (ages 16-18 boys); Babe Ruth $35 (ages 1315 boys); Major League $35 (ages 10-12); Minor League $35 (ages 7-9 boys); T-Ball $35 (ages 5-6 coed); Softball $40 (ages 13-15 girls); and Softball $35 (ages 7-12 girls). Culpeper Little League registration for baseball and softball will be held at Floyd T. Binns school from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7. Boys and girls ages 5-18 are eligible. Interested players must present their birth certificate at time of registration as proof of age. Contact 8255840 for more information. Those who know me know that I am a NASCAR fan and I am looking forward to the beginning of a new season this month. My concern is whether or not my loyalty to my driver will be challenged now that my “significant other” has returned to a local dealer as a car salesman. While I support his decision and wish him luck, I’m just not sure changing teams was a part of our wedding vows! Maybe the Winter Olympics will preempt the races... Remember Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14. Washington residents travel and entertain Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz attended the Silver Eagles Association luncheon at the Olive Garden Restaurant at Bailey’s Crossroad on Saturday. Happy birthday to Mrs. Mary Atkins in Sperryville who will have her day on Friday, Feb. 6. Mrs. Gilmer Van Poole of Washington and Arlington was a Saturday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton. Donald Keyser of Alexandria spent Saturday night with his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser. Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. Erma Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg and Mrs. Alice Butler. Happy birthday wishes to Charles Smoot Jr. on By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Saturday, Feb. 7 to Frank Moffett of Warrenton on Sunday, Feb. 8 and to Randy Beatty of Front Royal on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The Washington Baptist Church’s second annual Variety Show on Saturday night was a big hit. If you missed it please look forward to the fun event next year. Have a good week and please call me with your news for this column. It’s a boy Bobby and Tammy Jenkins of Luray are proud to announce the birth of a son Jackson (Jake) William born on Jan. 3 at Fauquier Hospital. Jake weighed seven pounds and six ounces and was 21 inches long. He was born on his father’s birthday. Grandparents of the infant are James and Jean .Shaw and Robert and Emily Jenkins, all of Washington. Great grandparents are Russell and Lucy Shaw of Culpeper, Mrs. Lorene Dwyer of Sperryville and Mrs. Eva Menefee, also of Culpeper. tSrookside Kestaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8 30 p m (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING’’ U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 “It’s a Small World After AH” As one strolls in metropolitan Madrid, it is plain that the city fathers have been able to successrully combine the old and the new. in fact this ultra-modern wail of shaded glass windows seems to actually frame the architectural antiquity which faces ft, each adding interest to the other. Our Creator made us very different too. Our ages, our features, our cultures and our gender are but a few of the factors which can divide us...if we choose to allow it. Our Heavenly Father, in His wisdom, must have created us believing that we could enrich His world, each reflecting the best in the other. This week as we worship, may we pray for harmony and peace at home and abroad, for indeed “it is a small world after all.” Tuesday 1 John 218 29 Wednesday 1 John 3:1*10 Thursday 1 John 3 11-24 Saturday 1 John 5 1-21 Scnp/urms Sfctod by Tbm Anrmnc+r Socmty Copyright 1996 Kaator-.WiNm NMrtfMpw Sorvsc**. P O Bo* 6005. ChartoRMvtf*. VA 22906 t-s-T ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540| 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering n Blinds Rt 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888 • Culpeper Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News J

Lewis Butler honored at dedication Hitt Contracting’s Headquarters Building was dedicated to the memory of Lewis A. Butler on Dec. 23, 1997. This building is located on Dorr Avenue in Fairfax, Va., his last of many projects with Hitt. A 3-D baroque bronze plaque will be located on the building. The plaque reads, 'Hitt Contracting’s Headquarters is dedicated to the memory of Lewis Butler, friend and field superintendent for 38 years. Mr. Butler’s dedication, good will towards friends and family dnd self sacrifice in his endeavors is unsurpassed. His spirit is a model for how we conduct our business today.” Russell Hitt, Brett Hitt and Jim Milar officiated the Lewis Butler ceremony. Mr. Butler was a native of Rappahannock County, son of the late Amos and Lillie H. Butler of Boston, Va. From the age of 18 he worked with his late uncle, Charlie Hawkins a contractor here in the county, and- his father Amos Butler. After military service, he worked in Washington, D.C. with his late uncle George Butler of Boston, Va. and later for Hitt Contracting Company in Arlington for 38 years. He retired in October 1993, moved from McLean, Va. back to Washington, Va. to a retirement house he had built. He lost his battle with cancer October 1996. He is survived by his wife, Alice C. Butler; daughter, Alicia Butler; son, Phillip K. Butler; son, Jeffrey L. Butler and wife, Jean and grandchildren, Rachel and Michael; sister, Mary Sibert of Salisburg, Md; brother, Edward Butler of Bristow, Va. and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Those attending the dedication of the building, other than the employees of Hitt Contracting were Alice C. Butler, Jeff and Jean Butler, Rachel and Michael Berta, Erma Jenkins of Washington, Va.. Phillip Butler of Falls Church, Alicia Butler and Kevin McGuire of Vienna, Charlie Butler of Woodville, Rick Williams of Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gasiweicz of Bushwood, Md., Robert L. Weakley of Fredericksburg, Mr. and Mrs. David Hall of Jeffersonton, Mrs. Kim Summerfield and daughter, Abigail of Arlington, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins of F redericksburg, Local extension office gardening tips BY KENNER LOVE Extension Agent, ANR Prune grapes in February. If this job is left too late in the season, bleeding from cut ends will occur. Before ordering your spring seed, do a “rag doll” germination test on those seeds left over from last year’s order. Roll 10 to 20 seeds in a damp paper towel. Keep them moist and in a warm location. For most crops, germination of viable seed will occur within a week. If half the seeds germinate and you have enough left to plant twice as many as you usually do, you should get an adequate stand. Otherwise, order more seed. It’s a small investment to insure success. When starting seed, cover the flat with a clear plastic wrap to keep the seeds warm and moist. Professional growers use bottom heat to speed germination, but you can get Emily Welch celebrates Emily Welch celebrated her ninth birthday recently with her parents, Bryant and Holly Welch, Katie Welch and Zoey Hogan of Washington at the Rain Forest Cafe at Tysons Corner. r i ~~ By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Jim Curtis of Linden and Mallie Maples of Louisa were guests on Sunday of Jack and Mary Curtis. Susan Scott of Bethesda, Md. was a Saturday visitor of her grandmother Barbara Gentry. Frances Hudson, Mary Hickerson and Mabel Lillard visited Rixey Frye at Front Royal on Monday. Lois and Wilson Duncan, Sandy Duncan, Mark and Diane Graves and Thomas Williams were guests during the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Bryant and Holly Welch, Katie and Emily had dinner at the Backyard Steak House at Herndon over the weekend to celebrate Bryant’s birthday. Parkers welcome addition Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Parker and April of Amissville are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister Kelsey Elaine, born Thursday, Jan. 29 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Kelsey weighed six pounds and 13 ounces and was 20 1/2 .inches long. Maternal grandparents are Sadie Norman of Woodville and the late David Norman. Paternal grandparents are Nina Parker of Amissville and the late Frank Parker. ' The Parkers also have a daughter, April, age 12. Read All Things Wild And Beautiful, [r by Rappahannock r County's r favorite naturalist, John Trott. See Pago AS. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curtis visited her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lochridge at Woodbridge on Monday. Mary Hickerson and Dan and Charlotte Hickerson had dinner at the Golden Coral at Front Royal on Sunday. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. the same effect by placing flats on top of the refrigerator. As soon as seedlings are up, place the flat under lights to keep the seedlings from getting spindly. Wood ashes will raise soil pH. Use them only if the pH is under 7.0 based on a soil test. The safe rate of wood ash application to lawn or gardens is 15 to 20 pounds per 1000 square feet per year (approximately a five gallon pail.) Remember, a little wood ash is beneficial, but a lot is not. Fertilize broad-leaved evergreens in the winter or spring. Fertilizing in the late summer induces late season growth that is susceptible to winter injury. When using salt to melt ice on walks and drives, spread it carefully to avoid damage to nearby shrubs. Damage to needle-type evergreens will be evident next spring by copper and yellow tones. Damaged deciduous plants will have bronze or reddish leaves. Consider using sand or sawdust instead. When pruning large limbs, always undercut first. This means to cut from the bottom up, one-third of the way through the limb, then finish by cutting from the top. The undercut keeps the limb from splitting and breaking off, which could damage the trunk and become an entryway for insects and diseases. Do not cut flush to the trunk, the collar or enlarged base of a branch produces hormones that help heal wounds. Sterilize your tools, pots, and anything you use around your plants. Use one part household bleach to nine parts water. Soak for about 15 minutes, rinse and let dry. Protect liquid insecticides from cold weather to preserve their effectiveness. If any product is stored below the manufacturer’s suggested minimum storage temperature, it loses its potency. The most important factor in determining if the product is usable is the complete absence of crystals. If crystals remain after the product returns to room temperature, do not use the product. Dispose of it according to the directions on the label. Come in and see our beautiful collection of contemporary wedding stationery •Invitations • Napkins • Bridal Books • Accessories • Announcements ""■-Vi Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, Virginia and we can help you plan your entire wedding. &appaf)anttocfe (703) 675-3338 Upcoming Events Valentine s dinner planned The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad is having its annual Valentine’s dinner on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School: The meal will consist of half barbecued chicken with wild rice, mashed potatoes, peas, rolls, garden salad, homemade desserts and beverages. Prices are $8.50 for adults; couples, two for $16 and children eight and under $4.50. The meal will be prepared by Pat Jenkins and Company. For advanced tickets or information call Nancy at 9878495 or Stacey at 987-8636. Fruit school scheduled The Madison-Rappahannock Fruit School will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12 at Graves Mountain Lodge beginning at 9 a.m. A planned program with a variety of topics will be held throughout the day. Call the Rappahannock Extension Office for additional information, 675-3619. Valentine’s dance planned There will be a Valentine’s dance, sponsored by the Culpeper Swine 4-H Club on Friday, Feb. 13 at the Culpeper Middle School from 7 to 11 p.m. This dance is for 4-H’ers, ages 9 to 19 and alumni from Culpeper, Madison and Rappahannock counties. Tickets are available from David Massie or at the Rappahannock Extension Office. The cost is $3 for singles and $5 for couples. Calling 1988 class members The Rappahannock County High School class of 1988 is planning its 10 year reunion! The organizers of the reunion need addresses and/or phone numbers so everyone can be notified of this gala event. Anyone related to or knowing of the whereabouts of any member of the class of 1988, contact Leslie Nichols at 675-2839 or at P O. Box 62, Washington, Va. 22747. Democratic meeting set The Rappahannock Democratic Committee will host a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Guest speaker for the evening will be Cornell Brooks, who is seeking candidacy for Congress. All are invited. Swing dance scheduled A family swing dance party will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 at the Marshall Community Center. The charge is $5 per person. Children are welcome, soft soled shoes are required, no heels please. For information call 675-3444 or 364-1800. Lunch, learn session set A lunch and learn session on ways to make healthier food choices will be held at the Rappahannock County Library on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Call the Extension Office at 675-3619 or 675-3776 to reserve your spot. Bring your lunch, a beverage and dessert will be provided. RAACron-tour to see River dance The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community will sponsor a trip to Wolf Trap to see the spectacular Irish song and dance show, “Riverdance”, at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 5. The bus will leave the Trinity Church parking lot at 6 p.m. The charge will be 30 ($20 for lawn tickets and $10 for bus). Reservations must be made by Feb. 5. Mail checks to RAAC, RO. Box 24, Washington, Va. 22747. If there are any questions, call 675-3182. Ragged Mountain activities February activities at Ragged Mountain Resource Center located at Oldway Art Center in Sperryville include: Friday, Feb. 6, “Blue Ridge to the Bay..” Educational Speaker Series. Joel Salatin will speak on “Environmentally, Emotionally, Economically Enhancing Agriculture”, or, How Healthy Farming Practices Produce Profit and Satisfaction from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. Saturday, Feb. 14, Second Saturday Hvke Series to Rappahannock River Watershed Tributaries in the Shenandoah National Park. Destination, Jordan River Trail to “The Peak”. Meet at Mountainside Market on US 211 west of Sperryville. Return mid afternoon. For these or other upcoming activities call the center at 987-3366. Breakfast planned A Valentine’s Day after breakfast will be held on Sunday, Feb. 15 at Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Department from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Featured items include eggs, pancakes, sausage, gravy, bacon, ham and the works. Prices are $6.50 for adults and $3.50 for children. For more information call 937-3076. Services Board to meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Administrative Office on Bradford Road in Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146 or 825-7391 (TDD). Workshop planned An Arts and Crafts Workshop for children is being offered by Janet Kerig at Old Way Crafts Village, Sperryville, Saturdays Feb. 21, Feb. 28 and March 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The three week workshop is a multimedia experience including basketry, papermaking, tiedye, medicine wheels, art from nature, beadwork, candlemaking, painting, drawing, storytelling and percussion and dance jams. Emphasis is on creativity. Children bring lunch and drinks. Tuition is $75. Pre-registration is required. Tb register call 987-8670. Janet Kerig is an active teacher and a fiber artist specializing is earth basketry. Currently Kerig is an instructor for the National Park Service at Glen Echo National Park, Md. Janet has taught numerous workshops with Middle Street Gallery for children, as well as volunteer classes with senior citizens and handicapped in Rappahannock and Culpeper. Black History program slated The George Washington Carver Regional High School Alumni Association, Inc. invites you to attend their second Black History program at Carver-Piedmont on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. For more information contact Bobby Wilson at 825-0994. Winter camp scheduled A 4-H Winter Camp for 4-H’ers with previous camping experience, ages 9-13 will be held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center in Front Royal, Feb. 20-22. 4H’ers from Culpeper and Shenandoah will also be participating. The theme is “Holidays” and the cost for the weekend is $63. Registration is due in the office by Feb. 6. If you are interested call the Extension Office at 675-3619.

Quiche makes a come back classic favorite Quiche is a perfect Valentine treat - give your family or your sweetheart a hug and a quiche according to the Virginia Egg Council. We all have recipes that we promise ourselves we will try soon and the stack continues to get higher and higher. Winter is the perfect time to pull out some of those recipes and treat yourself to something different. This week we received a column from the Virginia Egg Council on not only what quiche is but also some favorite recipes. We encourage you to try one or more. This year with Valentine’s Day on Saturday no one has an excuse not to fix Saturday morning breakfast and if you are not sure what to serve for breakfast or brunch, then these quiche dishes are for you! They combine all the favorites into one dish. Quiche is a classic French favorite. A basic quiche is a custard tart filled with bacon, cheese or a combination of the two. However, today’s quiches take on a variety of different ingredients and crusts to make the combinations endless. Quiches are perfect for today’s busy lifestyles. They are economical not only in cost but in time to prepare. A basic quiche recipe is: six eggs, one cup of milk, two cups of filling and a 9-inch pie crust. All ingredients are simply mixed together and poured into the pie crust and baked at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes. No doubt about it, this is one of the fastest and most versatile recipes! The combinations that can be used for the filling are lim Recipe i Corner fl By Barbara Wayland ited to the imagination. Shredded cheese; chopped, drained cooked vegetables; meat; seafood and poultry are just a few of the items that could be used for filling. Combine ingredients to give quiche, a traditional French dish, a Greek (feta cheese, dill and spinach) or Mexican (cilantro, corn and pepper Jack cheese) flavor. Different ingredients can also be used in place of pie crust to give quiche a different taste and texture. Leftover rice or mashed potatoes work nicely as a crust. Cooked shredded hash brown potatoes are another unusual option. Experiment with a variety of ingredients to form a crust. Quiche can be served any time of day. A quiche served for brunch might contain a hash brown potato crust and be filled with onion, green pepper, bacon and cheese. A lunch or dinner quiche could be baked in a pastry crust and filled with shrimp, Swiss cheese and scallions. Miniature muffin tins can be used to make hand-held quich es that can be served as appetizers. Begin experimenting this winter with quiche. A quiche looks as though a lot of time and effort went into the dish, and only the cook knows the secret of its easy preparation. Many of the ingredients already on hand can be combined to make a quick breakfast, lunch or dinner quiche. Mini Quiches 1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese 1 package. (2.1 ounces) mini filo dough shells 3 eggs, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped red pepper 1 tablespoon minced parsley 4 to 6 dashes hot pepper sauce Place a small amount of cheese in each filo shell. Combine eggs, sour cream, red pepper, parsley, and hot pepper sauce. Place about 1 tablespoon of egg mixture over cheese - do not over fill. Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees F until tip of small knife fnserted in center comes out clean, 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 15 appetizers Microwave Chicken Quiche 1 1/2 cups instant rice 1 1/2 cups water 4 eggs, divided 1 10 ounce package, frozen^ chopped broccoli 2 teaspoons instant minced onion 1/2 teaspoon marjoram leaves,crushed Quiche 1/2 cup chopped, cooked chicken 1/2 cup milk In 2-quart, bowl, cook rice and water on full power, stir ring occasionally, until rice is tender, about 7 to 8 minutes. In small bowl, beat one of the eggs, blend into rice. Press rice mixture onto bottom and ENTIRE STOCK OF FALL & WINTER OUTERWEAR Now's the time to take advantage of incredible savings on our entire stock of ladies' men's and children's fall and winter outerwear. There's still a good selection of coats and jackets to choose from, in a variety of styles and fabrications. But you'd better hurry...at 50% off, they won't last long! P66bles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 up sides of lightly greased 9” microwavable pie plate. In small bowl, stir together broccoli, onion and marjoram. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook on full power until tender, four or five minutes. Stir in chicken and evenly spoon vegetable mixture over crust. Beat together remaining three eggs and milk until well blended and pour over chicken mixture. Cook on full power for five minutes, rotating dish once or twice. Continue cooking on 50% power until sides are puffy and knife inserted near center comes out clean - about 8 -12 minutes. Let stand about five minutes. Microwave cooking times are based on full power output of 600-700 watts. Four servings Crustless Veggie Quiche 1 package. (20 ounces) frozen French-cut green beans, thawed, drained 1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 2 tablespoons instant minced onion 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 package. (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened 12 eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk baking mix 2 cups milk 1/3 cup dry sherry, apple juice or water 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 can (2.8 ounces) Frenchfried onions In greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish, layer beans, mushrooms and onion. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. In large mixing bowl at medium speed, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in eggs. Add baking mix, milk, sherry and salt - beat until smooth. Pour over vegetables and cheese. Bake in preheated 375 degree F oven until puffed and knife inserted near center comes out almost clean, about 40 to 50 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with French-fried onions. Continue baking until onions are lightly browned and knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 4-5 additional minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. 8 servings Valentine Quiche 1 (15 ounce) package 9” refrigerated pie crust 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 6 large eggs 3/4 cup half and half 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup drained and chopped roasted red pepper 1 cup shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray bottom of heart-shaped cake pan with vegetable pan spray. Roll pastry crust out slightly thinner and press into pan; pressing dough against bottom and 1” up side to conform to heart shape. Prick with fork, and bake 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove and allow to cool. Cook mushrooms and onions in oil in fry pan until soft, set aside. Whisk eggs with cream, mustard and black pepper. Stir in mushrooms, onions, red pepper and cheese, and pour into crust. Bake 35-40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes or to room temperature. Makes four to six servings. Luke finishes field training Stephen C. Luke has completed a U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) field training encampment at TVndall Air Force Base, Panama City, Fla. The summer curriculum consists of orientation on jet aircraft, career opportunities, human relations education, and equal opportunity training. Physical fitness and survival training are emphasized. The field training is normally attended by cadets between their second and third year of college. The cadet is a student at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. Luke is the son of Kim Luke of Potomac, Md. His grandfather is Ernest P. Luke of Sperryville. He is a 1995 graduate of Richard Montgomery High School, Rockville, Md.

Breakfast, lunch menus RCES Monday, Feb. 9: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Feb. 10: Hot cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Feb. 11: Scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, Feb. 12: Hash browns/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Feb. 13: Grilled cheese sandwich or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday: Feb. 9: Italian dunkers, garlic bread sticks, choose two: potato rounds, buttered succotash, jello fruit salad. Tuesday, Feb. 10: Vegetable beef soup,peanut butter and jelly sandwich, onion rings, chilled mixed fruit. Wednesday: Feb. 11: Barbecue chicken, hot biscuit, choose two: parsley potatoes, garden fresh peas, chilled peaches. Thursday: Feb. 12: Spaghetti, hot garlic bread, choose two: buttered corn, fresh veggies/dip, diced pears. Friday: Feb. 13: Valentine barbecue/bun, sunshine bar, choose two: cupid french fries, sweetheart cole slaw, be mine succotash. RCHS Monday, Feb. 9: Hot dog on bun, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut or baked beans, hot pretzel or cheese pizza, fruit. Tuesday, Feb. 10: Chicken pattie on bun, french fries, chilled mixed fruit, hot cinnamon bun or burrito/salsa, tuna salad on bun. Wednesday, Feb. 11: Chili boat/cheese, onion rings, peach cobbler, garlic bread sticks or corn dog, turkey sub/cheese. Thursday, Feb. 12: Spaghetti/beef and cheese, buttered com, fresh fruit, garlic bread or fish square on bun, bologna and cheese sub. Friday, Feb. 13: Hot turkey sandwich, gravy, mashed potato, cupid green beans, sweetheart applesauce, valentine cookie or sausage pizza, chilled fruit. Sperryville social notes Many Sperryville merchants will be celebrating Valentine’s Day . and President’s Day with special sales at their shops. Local residents are encouraged to take advantage of the special days which are scheduled for now through Feb. 16, which is President’s Day. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will haVe services on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 11:15 a.m. with communion. The pastor, Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public to attend. Many Sperryville residents attended the variety show at The Theatre in Washington on Saturday night when members of the Washington Baptist Church performed. Mark your calendars for next year, you won’t want to miss the excitement. Sympathy is extended to the family of Troy Baker on By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 the loss of his grandfather Branson Cooke on Monday at Culpeper Health Care. Services were held on Wednesday in Amissville. Sympathy is also extended to the family of Reba Burke Coppage, who passed away on Friday, Jan. 30 at Warrenton Overlook Nursing Home. Mrs. Coppage had several relatives from the Sperryville area. According to the almanack February according to the Hagerstown Town and County Almanack promises average temperatures with above average precipitation. Weather watch: Fair, cold days (3-5). Then, Snow or rain (6,7) and fair cold (8-10). There’ll be more rain or Snow (11-13) and again fair, cold (14,15). Look for rain or Snow (16-18) and windy, cold, flurries (19-21). It should be fair, windy, cold (22-25) with more Snow or rain (26-28). Full Moon: Known generally as the Snow Moon, it occurs on the 11th at 5:23 a.m. E.S.T. Others often refer to it as the Hunger Moon or even the Trappers Moon. Remember loved ones on St. Valentines Day, the 14th, by sending loved ones special cards. Holidays, while we celebrate President’s Day on Monday the 16th, remember that Lincoln was bom on the 11th and Washington, the 22nd. Use up cooking fats on Shrove Tuesday the 24th before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday the 25th. The garden: No time for spending time there this month. There’ll be plenty to do come spring. J. Gruber’s thought for today’s living: “Though the light may often be seen at the end of the tunnel, remember there’s still plenty of digging to do.” Baby highlightsViewtown news Brandon Andrew Walker, son of Kevin and Cheryl Walker would like to announce the birth of his little brother Keith Allen Walker born Jan. 13 at Fauquier Hospital. He weighed seven pounds and two ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Ray and Elsie Gheen of Amissville and Chuckie and Nancie Walker of Viewtown. Great grandparents are Dave and Dora Gheen of Amissville, Landen Walker of Viewtown and Ann Woodard of Orange. Congratulations to John Switzer who has been accepted at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg where he will be attending this fall. John’s older brother Keith graduated from Virginia Tech By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 . »■■■ 11 ■■■■.„ ■ in 111111 In. i .11111 last year; brother Michael is a student at George Mason University; sister Michelle is a student at James Madison University and youngest brother Kent is a sophomore at Rappahannock County High School. Proud parents are Michael and Gloria Switzer of Viewtown. P. Woodward receives rescue awards It was a very big weekend on Jar 10 and 11 for Peggy Woodv \rd, emergency department . rcretary at Culpeper Memo'*ial Hospital. On Saturday, she was named the Outstanding Rescue Person of Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue. On Sunday, she received the award for Outstanding Achievement in Emergency Medical Services from the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company, plus a certificate for running the most EMS calls in 1997. Peggy Woodward is serving her second term as rescue captain/chief of the Castleton Fire Company. She has been a member for 17 years. Her husband John H. Woodward has been chief of Company 5, for 22 years and a member for 30 years. Gladys Anderson Born in county Gladys Dodson Anderson, 80, formerly of Sperryville, died on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Oak Spring Manor in Warrenton. She was born in Rappahannock County on Aug. 12, 1917, a daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Jane Atkins Dodson. Mrs. Anderson was retired from Aileen and was a member of Sperryville United Methodist Church. Her husband was the late David Smith Anderson. Survivors include three sons David “Sonny” Anderson of Sperryville, Roger Anderson of Rochelle and Thomas “Billy” Anderson of Castleton; one sister Annie Mary Oden of Front Royal and four grandchildren. Graveside- services were held on Friday, Jan. 30 at Sperryville Cemetery with the Rev. Merlin W. Shorb officiating. Pallbearers were Junior Payton, Tommy Brown, Ernest Volunteer tax help available BY CHRISTINE KASTAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Tax season is right around the comer and there is free tax assistance on the way for Rappahannock County residents. Low income families and individuals and those 60 and over can take advantage of the free income tax assistance sites opening in February. Last tax season and this year as well the Rappahannock Library is the place where people could get tneir tax returns reviewed and completed by trained volunteers. The program is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service, American Association of Retired Persons and Virginia Cooperative Extension. Volunteers attend a four day training and must successfully complete an exam by the IRS. In Rappahannock County, the library site will be open to complete federal and state returns on Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. and every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call the library at 6753780 to make an appointment to get your tax return completed. Be sure to bring your 1997 tax package and label, all W-2 and 1099 forms, last year’s tax return and deduction and credit information. n/Vorch. by Randy Minter MORE ALIKE THAN NOT We spend a great deal of time and energy these days pointing out how we are different in cultural, racial, and age-related terms. While these differences may be real, they contribute to the vast tapestry of human fabric which should be proudly displayed, not tom. Consider the words of Oliver Wendell Holmes: "The latch-key which opens into the chambers of my inner consciousness fits, as I have sufficient reason to believe, the private apartments of a good many other people's thoughts. The longer we live the more we find that we are like other persons. When I meet with any facts in my own mental experience, 1 feel almost sure that I shall find them repeated or anticipated in the writings or conversation of others.” Perhaps it is amidst the strong emotions awakened by loss that we feel most our deep connection to others. Grief levels us all, and if we deal with ourselves tenderly, can draw us closer to others in unexpected ways. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, whatever your concerns or questions, we'll do our best to ansy/er them. Call 347-3431 for answers to your questions. "The justification of consciousness is the having of it." - Josiah Royce Clater, Frank Coffey, Johnny Brown, Harry E. Martin, Dickie Wayland and Donnie Dodson. Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Reba Coppage County native Reba Ann Burke Coppage, 74, of Rixeyville, died on Friday, Jan. 30 at Warrenton Overlook Nursing Home. Mrs. Coppage was bom on Aug. 31, 1923 in Rappahannock to the late Joshua M. and Ada Fincham Burke. Mrs. Coppage was preceded in death by her husband John H. Coppage; a son Wayne Dodson; as well as five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by nine children Evelyn Sowers of Warrenton, Robert Dodson, Jr., Larry Dodson and Elizabeth Weeks, all of The Plains, Ronald Dodson of Crozet, Eugene Dodson of Front Royal, Bruce Dodson of Manassas, Monica Magee of Amissville and Winona Southard of Rixeyville; 20 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 2, at the Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul Markee officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were James Bailey, Albert Goodall, Branson Jenkins, Richard Burke, James Burke and Eddie Wright. Branson Cooke Wood finisher Branson Albert Cooke, 93, of Culpeper, died on Monday, Feb. 2 at Culpeper Health Care Center. He was born in Virginia on July 25, 1904, son of the late Robert Cooke and Fannie Bell Nichols. He was a retired Upholstery and Wood Finisher. His wife was the late Nellie Susan Baker Cooke. Survivors include one daughter Lois Baker of Culpeper; two brothers John Cooke of Fredericksburg and Carl Cooke of Warrenton; two sisters Edna Wince of Warrenton and Sadie Durham of Culpeper; five grandchildren Ray Baker of Alexandria, Stephen Baker and Janet Blackburn, both of Amissville, Troy Baker of Washington and Gary Baker of Culpeper and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, Feh. 4, at 2 p.m. at Amissville Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Vernon DeLong officiating. Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. CLORECEEST FUNERAL HOME 11.190 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 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Oral ;e Kit , t ul(>« |x i 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 Decora Ong Sennce Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Walpaper • sip Corns & Upholstery F)e$idential A Commercial Rt 211 AmtetviHe.VA 937-5500 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Seruce CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540)675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING (Otbe .jgj 4 {Totaine* ti: Chimney Sweeping Relining 0(4 Seukee Fully Insured 16 ffunt £iprut*cc Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 CHIROPRACTIC WarTOitim 1540) 149-Mi D.C. Waikington Ojft (540)675-2491, Tiifi.-Siit.Bs Atbomtmfnt 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 KRF.YLIXG CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 CONSTRUCTION BILL CATO & CO. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • Carpentry • Timber Framing • Cabinetmaking 540-937-3039 VA Class A BuikJing Plumbing Electrical EXCAVATING Specialized Backhoe Service Landscaping, Grading & Trenching (540) 675-3901 FENCING FENCING High Tensile Bart Wire. American Wire, Cham Link. Board and Electric. Split Rail Privacy Pencmg Available Alto Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager: 399-2688 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) S47-34S2 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PIUEVS Pumps & Walerheaters In-SlocK Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING < lass .1 ( erlifietl Complete Line Hill it Soft ( omit tinners Free tint 1 mates on Xcic Work 540-875-3249 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville. VA 987-8555 Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE Manday-Thuraday 8 «.m. to 8 p.m. Friday A Saturday 8 am to 9 p.m. Sunday 8 am to 3 pm 675-1066 Take out Available SIGNS A CALLIGRAPHY BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540) 635-7273 Service Truck Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand. Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN STORAGE SPEKRYYIU.E STORAGE ('(). Sale Handy Storage Residential ( onunereia) Reasonable Rates 54<)/?)87-8n<)7 simkkyyii.i.i:. v\ South Wales Business G Mini Storage Intersection of Rt. 211 and 229 All Sizes Available (540) 341-7000 TAX PREPARATION TAX PREPARATION Delta Accounting 937*7541 h & r block" 309 N. East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-8700 159 Moffett Avenue Warrenton, VA 20189 (540) 347-7517 J TELEVISION GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas S Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St.. Madison (540) 948-2200 TIRED OF POOR TV RECEPTION? Tired of cable; poor antenna receptioh; renting a dish? SWITCH - 40 Channels $19.99/mo 76 Channels S29.99/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 WEDDING STATIONERY r 1 WEDDING STATIONERY Lot u> 'how you tho mo>t exciting weJJini: -tationerc collection in town: Our Celebration Line will proviJe you with a wiJc selection of »tvle> in every price ranee. Stop anJ see u- tor vour complete paper trousseau. Rappahannock Kerns Mam Street • Washington (540) 675-3338

Wednesday, August 6, 1997 INDEX Please refer to category you wish to use Rentals 1. Rentals - Apartments 2. Rentals - Commercial 3. Rentals - Condo 4. Rentals - House 5. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 6. Rentals - Mobile Home 7. Rentals - Office 8. Rentals - Room 9. Rentals - Vac /Time Share 10. Rentals - Wanted 11. Roommates Wanted Real Estate 15. Real Estate - Commercial 16. Real Estate For Sale 17. Real Estate For Sale Owner 18. Real Estate Lots & Acreage 19. Real Estate Wanted 20. Manufactured/Custom Housing General Classified 25. Adoption 26 Announcements 27. Antiques & Collectibles 28. Arts & Crafts 29. Auction 30. Birthdays/Happy Ads 31. Boats & Accessories 32. Business Opportunities 33. Child Care Services Offered 34. Child Care Services Wanted 35. Commuters Corner 36. Computer/Electronics Sales/Service 37. Construction/Heavy Equipment » 38. Entertainment 39 Farm Equipment & Supplies 40. Firewood 41. Found 42. Furniture/Appliances 43. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales 44. Giveaways 50. Hay, Straw & Feed 51. Horses For Sale General Classified cont. 52. Instruction 53. Lawn/Garden Equipment 54. Livestock For Sale 55. Lost 56. Miscellaneous For Sale 57. Miscellaneous Wanted 58. Musical Instruments/Equipment 59. Office Furniture/Equipment 60. Pet Supplies/Sale/Service 61. Personals 62. Produce 63. Recreational Equipment/Health 64. Seasonal Specials 65. Services - Business 66. Services - Cleaning 67. Services - Financing/Mortgages 68. Services - Home Health Care 69. Services - Home Improvement 70 Services - Miscellaneous 71. Tributes Automotive 83. Antiques & Classics 84. Automobiles 85. Trucks 86. Campers/RV 87. Vans . 88. Motorcycles 89. Parts/Accessories 250. Too Late To Classify 251. Too Late To Employ Employment 90. Employment Services 91. Help Wanted 92. Help Wanted Domestic 93. Jobs Wanted Legal Notices 100. Bids & Proposals 101. Legal Notices 102. ABC License Real Estate Rentals/ Sales General Classified Legal Notices Employment Automotive Call 703-777*1110 and ask about our Horse & Farm, Home Improvement and Business & Professional Directories Rappahannock News Fauquier Times-Democrat Clarke TimesTourier Loudoun Times-Mirror Eastern Loudoun Times Reston Times Herndon Times Vienna Times Great Falls Times 1 McLean Times Centreville Times Chantilly Times Fairfax Times Fairfax Station Times Burke Times Springfield Times Weekend Classified \Ut Mt QtiX AtIjJ. 1-800-852-4797 Fax 703-689-1278 http://www.timespapers.com {Times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA The Rappahannock News Pre-payment is required for Classified Ads. Dkaihjnks & Ratks CLASSIFIED DKADIJNK: Appearing in the Rappahannockr County Package. Deadline is Mon . 4:30pm Rate is $7:32. 1st 20 words. .28C each addt'l word CLASSIFIED DISPIAY is$H.72 per col. inch. 1 IJiGALS Appearing in Rappahannock News Rate is $6.20 per col inch. Deadline is Friday, 5:00pm. For proof of legal before publication, deadline is 'llmrsday. 5:00|>m. BUSINESS & PROF. SKRVICES/HOME 1MPR DIRS Friday. 12:00noon. Please call .r>1034<.M)r>77 for rates on this section. Horse & Farm (H&F): Ap|X‘aring in Pie Diudoun County Package, Pie Fauquier Film’s Democrat and "Die C larke-Times Courier Newspapers Deadline is Monday. I Ollpni Rate is S30D4 1st 20 words, .HOC each addt'l word H&F Display rate is $40 50 pci All classified ads (with the exception of legal Notices, Meeting Place & Directory ads), will apiiear oil the internet An ad cannot lie .changed or cancelled after the poshd deadline for that issue After your ad is published, to make any changes/corrtvtions, please call immediately No adjustments will be made on an error that does not materially affect the value of the ad Errors must lx- reported by 3 00pm Monday following the dale of I’ublication. The l imes Community Newspapers will not Accept liability (or its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or set-up The Times-Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services Fill out the coupon below .C Mail check/money order made payable to Times-Community Newspapers Classifieds Department P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, Va 20178 We Accept Additional Words 21 Category #_ No of wks_ C Card#__ Fixp Dale:_ Phone#_ Name__ Address: __ City ___ Slate_Zip 1 Rentals Apartments Sperryville Area 1 bedroam.large rooms, no pets $325.00 a month plus sewer bill. Call 540987-8789 Flint Hill Area - One bedroom secluded farmhouse. $500/ month plus utilities 540-636-9388 Ford, 1984, Thunderbird. air-condition, auto. V8 302. power everything, good shape. $1300 540-937-4280. Sperryviile: Furnished 1 bedroom plus office Washer/ dryer. dishwasher. woodstove, on 5 acres. Private but easy access. $650/ month 540-987-1166 7' Rentals , Office Washington. Va.: 2 room office space available for rent Available March 1st. Private entrance. $250/ month utilities included Security deposit required Please call 540-675-3316 Rentals Vacation/ Time share Time Share Units and Camp [grund Memberships Distress sales-cheap! Worldwide selections Call Vacation network U S. ancf Canada 1-800543-6173 Free rentalmformation 954-563-5586 10 Rentals Wanted Lovettsville, Lucketts, or Purcellville Areas Young couple seeking house, townhouse or apartment, can afford approximately $500 per month inclusive. Reliable. dependable, trustworthy (703)779-2147 Real Estate ID For Sale BAY ACCESS! 10 AC$29,900 Subdividable Level country acreage w/deeded access to Chesapeake Bay via Nomini Creek Good rd frontage w/power, tele, central water, more Exc. financing Call HCV 304-262-2772 Berry" Hollow Farm. Syria 70 plus acres, borders National Park, restorable cottage. 3 plus acres lake. Irontage, views. reduced to $245,000 Rappahnannock County. lovely wooded 18 acres parcel, spring. frontage, $69,900 A Rare Offering' Etlan. 50 plus acres, mostly wooded, stream, borders National Park. 3 bedroom bungalow $165,000 51 plus acres, wooded, stream, borders National Park $145,000 Rappatiannock County 9 6, plus acres, wooded, stream frontage. $55,000 Syria 18 plus acres, stream, pond borders National Park $69,500. Call Lisa Dyer Black Diamond Farm. Etlan. 179 plus acres, open and wooded, streams. ' .ROW $179,900 Call Carl Broyles. Mountain Views. Syria, near National Park Wooded, creek survey, perc 44plus acres at $114,400 45 plus acres at $112,500 Call Bill Gentry Andrewsia Farm Orange County 267 plus acres mostly open acres Long road frontage, close to town Zoned R1 5620k or three 89 plus parcels at $218K each Call Bill Gentry, Lisa Dyer or Agnes Shelton. Jefferson Land & Realty. 540-948-5050 P O #461 Historic Middletown, Va, Custom Built, 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Cape Cod plus an additional building lot Easy access to I66 540-869-7410 AUCTION Sat., Feb. 7, at 4:30 p.m. at the gallery, Rt. 211, in Amissville, VA I eaturuig a u<ell rounded Coca Cola collection from a Maryland individual, antujue other ytnui unable furniture, plu< lots more wtmder ful "trull collectible" We 11 all hai<e a good tone with this full house' COCA COLA Cardboard! signs incl 54 skiing girl (exec ), S3 girl w/sunglasses (near-mint), 34 trapeze girl (good), Old bottles. tnd amber, olive, aqua, + 50th ann , Redskins World Ch., solid lead crystal, very Ig dear glass, etc, Ceramic Coca Cola insert dispensers, ()ld playing cards; 57th ann patches, Wooden 6-pack carriers, + recent collectibles: Calendars, straw holders, thermometers, phones, radios, water globes, paperweights, 1st4th l td. Ed Annual Chnstmas figurines, tins, ornaments, collector plates, wnst/pocket watches, p*x:ket knives, buttons, key rings, ranks, old free bottle tokens, etc.', TRAINS Lonel 09034 set Mill, K-line K-1805 set MIB, KMT cars MIB, TRUCKS (AH MIB) 1 g \ylint 18-wheelers, Ertl, Buddy*L, etc.; Nonworking UPRIGHT MACHINE model H126A, etc., etc. LOV ELY OLD FURNITURE Graceful wal. drop leaf table, Mah sidyby-side bookcase/desk, Sm. poplar jelly cupboard/server; Cutest oak glass-doored bookcase w/twisted legs, Absolutely charming pr. mah. pineapple (w/carved posts k applied medallions) twin beds, Lg. dovetailed postal sorting desk. Oak washstand w/towel bar; interesting wal. library table w/drawers, Early blanket chest w/ptd. owner s name; Petite oak server; Hoosier-style kitchen cupboard w/sifter, etc . Wonderful old rtxkers. Oak chests k dressers; Oak parlor stands, 1930 s china cabinet; Small mah. kneehole desk, Earlv pntd. open washstand, Old chairs: Eastlake, Mission, set 4 Toack oak, etc ; 2 sets bamboo furniture (sofas, etc), AND MORE!! OTHER INTERESTING OLD THINGS fantastic wicker baby carnage, Working Victrola VV-100; Countertop oak/glass display cabinet Dental chair ♦ dnll stand, Small metal xerox, Quilts; Radios, Flax wheel; (*erman jewish prayer books, Pachinko machine, Old prints, incl. hand-colored fasfuon plates, etc, k other framed art, ADVERTISING: L-arge Sweet Cuba and other tobacco tins, Gits of other old tins of all sorts, Metal tobacco signs, 7 White House bottles, 1963 Hayboy calendar; AND approximately 20pairs of cologne/perfume bottles, Early Villeroy k Ikxh blue/wrute charger, Iamoges, Depression glass, Nippon k Dresden, Havana, OIu oil lamps, incl Frosted Panel, etc.; Lovely old plated tea/coffee service, Old figural Christmas k bubble ughts, and lots more similar. PLUS Interesting Scandinavian-style liquor cabinet, Recent small pine bowfmnt china cabinet. Cherry butler's table; Rugs, Sleds (heaven forbid") AMD MUCH, MUCH MUCH MOREV. In case of snow or icy mads, please call ahead TERMS Cash or good check w/ID, no buyer s premium. FOOD SERVED Bill Payne Auctions, Inc. (540)937-4142 • 675-3729 VA/A.F. #330 www.tidalwave.qet/-bpa Real Estate 47 For Sale If By Owner Breathtaking 360 Blueridge views from Rappahannock County house, farm in Sperryvile Bear, deer turkey are your neighbors on 25 acres 100 yards from Shenandoah Park Easy commute Pond, large run-in shed 3 bedroom 2 bath rambler built in 1985. Open floor plan New paint, tile, carpet Woodstove Huge deck with hottub Detached 1000 square foot 2-car garage with large garden/ equipment room Includes 2nd 5 acre building lot Total assessed value $217,000 Looking to save commissions7 Priced to sell at $195,000 540-3642929 19 Real Estate Wanted Got a campground membership or timeshare7 Well take it America s most successful resort resale clearinghouse. Call resort sales information toll free hotline: 1-800-423-5967 http://www res.orlsales ©IntNet A caring couple wishes to adopt an infant We will give your baby a loving, happy and secure home. Medical and legal expenses paid Please call Cathy and Mike at 1800-258-3948• A childless couple longs to share the love in our hearts with a newborn Medical/Legal expenses paid Call Linda & David at 1-800-5272166 A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newborn and start our family Expenses paid Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895 A Loving Couple Wishes to adopt infant Happy. secure home with full time Mom Medical and legal expenses paid. Please Call Dian and Joe at 1-800-579-1860. or collect 703-830-1341. 26 Announcements Miss Festival ot Virginia is currently accepting applications lor its 1998 State Competition. 804845-7166 Volunteer Families needed to host High School Exchange Students. Call Cheryl al 540338-2833 or World Heritage at 1-800-785-9040 29 Auctions Public Auction Commonwealth of Virginia. Saturday'February 7. 1998 9:00 AM Virginia Tech, Old K-Mart Building. 1411 S Main Street. Blackburn Virginia 1992 Dodge Shadow' 1991 Tempo'1980 Plymouth Van'1979Chevrolet Van'1985. 1976 Ford Pickup'1974 Chevrolet pidkup'1977 Chevrolet Pickup.. Dually'2-1979. 1973. 1980. 1977. 1976 Dodge Pickup'1988 Marquis' 1996 Cavalier (totaled)'computers'prmters'file cabinets'copiers'laptop'pal- nets'copiers'laptop'pallel lack, yale'weavmg looms'milk coller'satelite dish'leap vaccum'much more Items subiect to change! tor a complete listing contact state surplus (804 ) 236-3666 or www dqs state va.us/dps Public Auction New Merchandise Sat., Feb. 7@ 5:00 The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA 20152 703-327-4004 New merchandise from major discount warehouse cham including TVs. CD Players. VCRs. Electroncs. and too much to mention Dir.: From Chantilly, take Rt 50 3 5 miles W of Rt 28 (Sully Rd ) From Gilberts Comer (Rt 15 & Rt 50) 7 miles E on Rt. 50 Calvin Neal VAAR - 2064 Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA 20152 Every Friday Night at 6:00 p.m. Estate from Alexandria with Extra Nice Furniture Furniture • Antiques and Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household Items We buy or sel complete or partial estates Wei atso buy used fundie and household terns Pda*) avaiade Consignments Hbfcame Fct Mere hbnmEicn Cal I (703) 327-4004 E-mail: mosby@erois.com Calvn Neal, VAAR 42064 L W ■Soocp- Magmss VAAR #1309 D» From ChanMy. late Rt 30 3 5 rites W of Fd 28 (Su»y Rd). From Gfcerts Corner (Rts. 15 & 50). 7 rites E on Rt 50 (Next to Meadow's Farms Nursery). Terms: Cash. Check. MOST Debt Cards. Visa. MC. Discover Amortecements day d sale take precedence wet periled material $300-$500 DISTRIBUTING PHONE CARDS. No experience necessary. For more Information send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Priiiirtimi* 4 .oniinm oration*. P.4>. Box 69T3S5, Miami, II. 332M-1355 STONE COTTAGE FOR RENT I bedroom Stone Cottage near The Plains. Secluded in the woods behind Great Meadow. $75()/monlh. Call' Thomas & Talbot Real Estate. Cathy Bemach 540-687-4144. Ort Business Vfe Opportunities $1000 weekly stuffing envelopes at home working in your spare time Send SAE: P O Box 754505. • Coral Springs, FL 33075-21 Become A Medical Transcriptiomst Opportunity To Work At Home or in Office Typing for Doctors Home Study Free Literature. PCD I . Atlanta. Georgia. 800362-7070 Dept YYA738 Local Candy Route 30 Vending Machines. Earn appr. $800/day. All for $9,995 Call 1-800VEND 42 Furniture Appliances Beautiful Indonesian Antique corner cabinet $250 00 Full size Futon used only twice S75 00 703-435-3640. FOR SALE: Bone naugahyde contour lounge chair with power slide and massage 675-3534 44 Giveaways 2 Black labs males, one is 2, one is 5. neutered. . will deliver, in need of a loving family Also Lab/chow mix 2 years old, neutered 304-7252315 Approximently 500 red building bricks u-haul. 540-347-3427. Giveaway: Barn homes needed for shy unadoptable cats All medical provided, all spayed/ neutered. 703-295-0678 T.V. Digital satellite dish 703-430-1292 Hay, Straw Feed Poultry Litter For Sale: hauled or spread (540)743-9159 52 Instruction Drivers-Average 40K with great benefits Tractor/trailer Driving School near Richmond, three weeks or eight weekends Financing/job placement Shippers Choice of Virginia. Inc. 1-800-646-2374 Wolff Tanning Bads Tan at hotel Buy direct and save! Commercial/Home units from $199.50 Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog Call today 1800-842-1310 Steal Building SaleSave 45% Factory direct. No Salesman. When its over-its over! 30X40 $3,288.00. 34X44 $3,744.00. 40X66 $5,944.00. 46X88 $8,688.00. 56X120 $13,647.00. Others. Poineer 1-800-668-5422 Sawmill $3795. Saw logs into boards, planks, beams. Large Capacity. Best sawmill value anywhere. Free information. Nonwood Sawmills. 90 Curlwright Drive #3, Amherst. NY 14221 1-800578-1363 Wadding Invitations, accessories, social, commercial printing; cards, labels, raffle tickets, register forms, rubber stamps • Sara Latham Quality Printing, 'Ahmssville. 540-9374410. Wolff Tanning Bads. Tan at Home Buy Direct and Save! Commercial/ Home units from $199 00 Low Monthly Payments Free Color Catalog Call Today!, 1-800-711-0158 E Pet Supplies Sales & Service Liquid Wormers are not created alike AM new Happy Jack Liqui-Vict delivers active ingredients with the latest tech-, nology At Southern States. (Visit WWW HAPPYJACKINC COM) 66 Services Cleaning Houses to clean in Rappahannock County 2-person team House cleaned professionally for 1/3 the cost P O Box 448. Sperryvllle. VA 22740 67 vvlVivCo) Financing Mortgage 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 Attention Veterans: Home Loans to purchase or refinance 100% purchases/90% refinances up to $144.000 00 Phone clarence phillips mon gage company 1-.15684-1029 Cash now! We buy payments you re receiving from insurance settlements. annuities, lotteries. seller-held mortgages/business notes, inheritances/trusts. Best prices! -Advance funding 1-410-863-4707 Toll tree 1-888-999-9928 CREDIT CARD PROBLEMS? Debt Consolidation Avoid Bankruptcy Stop Creditor Calls Cut Interest No. Credit Check One Low Pay ment National Consolidators. Inc (800) 2709894 Debt Consolidations free. Cut monthly payments up to 30-50% Reduce interest Stop collection calls Avoid bankruptcy Free confidential help NCCS Non profit, licensed/bonded 1-800-955-0412 Financial Freedom! Average people are earning $5-$10k permonth P/T. Very simple No personal selling! Not MLM. Learn tax reduction & asset protection strategies! Not MLM! 24 hour message! 1-800995-0796 ext 7742 24 hours Free Cash Grants! College Scholarships. Business Medical bills. Never Repay Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. G- 6080 68 Services Healthcare DEPENDS, WINGS, Adult diapers at wholesale prices delivered to your home. MEDICAID recipients may be eligible to get these products FREE! HomeCare delivered 1-800-565-5644 MEDICARE RECIPIENTS Using Nebulizer machine? Albuterol,etc Medicare will pay for them 1 We bill lor you and ship directly to your door Call MED-A-SAVE 1-800-538-9849, ext 10 Services Home Improvement EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One Step Shop tor Compton Home Decorsing Senses Ftoor Covemgs • tondoe Tretfnerts ***** • 9p Cows 6 Upotory S CommerrM RL 711 AmiMvMo, VA 937-5500 Chevrolet 1969 Camaro SS 327. Engine 300 horsepower, matching numbers, new everything. mint condition, beautitul car must see, sacrifice $9,500 00/ best offer or trade 540-8771623 a/c. cruise control, excellent condition. $1,700.00. Low mileage Call 703-443-2762 Leave message. Ford 1975 Maverick, Ford 1976 Grenada and Ford 1971 Torino. $4,000 Buys them all Call (540)675-1587 Ford 1991 Explorer XLT 4WD. 4 door, auto, good running condition, 116.000K miles, asking $7,000.00. (540) 9374033 Honda, 1987 Prelude SI. > loaded, 125,000 miles, new tires/ accessory ' belts/ timing belt/ waterpump. great for Highschool student. $4,000 540-554-2347. Mazda 1991- Miata: 5 speed, air, power windows, cruise, cassette. CD, alloy wheels. Red. 59K miles, must see (540)338-9774 Nissan 1967 Sentra: 4 door, automatic, air, 1 owner, new battery and front breaks, very dependable. very clean, $2,600. (540)439-4091. 85 Thicks Chevrolet 1983 Blazer 4X4, 5 Liter, 4-speed manual, heavy duty cooling package. towing package. Warn Wench, great condition, runs well, all maintenance records, 130K highway miles Inspected 98 $3.95000 540-9873125 Ford 1995 Bronco XLT, 4WD, 350 V-8, 65,000 miles, metallic deep green and opal two tone Mint condition, new tires. iebuilt transmission, rebuilt hubs, loaded 540675-1190 Asking $19,500 00 Vans GMC 1984 Starcrafl Conversion van 305. V8. auto, dual air condition Loaded, perfect interior Needs transaction seal. $1495 540-3474997 after 6 00pm ED Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars & trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions & parts Installed (if purchased here) Over 2,000 cars and trucks at alt times. We Buy & Sell running cars and trucks Open Mon -Sat 9-5 • Closed Sun. Located Rt 229. 5 miles past Culpeper High School 895-2571 4 AA Bids & Ivv Proposals Invitation to Bid for Plumbing & Electrical Rappahannock County Public Schools invites interested parties to submit sealed bids tor plumbing & electrical services Deadline for receipt ot bids is 2 00 pm, Februa y 13. 1998 For more information on RFP specifications. contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540) 9878773 The Rappahannock County Public Schools reserves the right to reiect any or all bids 1-28, 2-4-98 *88070 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PURSUANT to Section 170-129 ot the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15 1-431 ot the 1950 Code ol Virginia, as amended notice is hereby given that the Board ot Supervisors lor Rappahannock County. Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday. March 2. 1998 at 7 00 p m in the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia to consider the following applications SE # 98-01-01 Mrs Bertie Pullen. PO Box 148. Flint Hill, Virgi ma. desires to sell approximately 73 acres ot a parcel ot 79 21 acres ad|0inmg her properly on the east side, retaining approximately 6 21 acres with a residence; boundary line adjustment ot 1 acre to son, leaving approximately 5 21 acres Tax Map 12. Parcel 48. zoned Agricultural and Conservation in Wakefield District located near Route 663 Special exception to create a parcel ot less than 25 acres allowed under Section 170-37 of the Rappahannock County Code A COPY ot the foregoing applications is on tile at the Zoning Ottice and available for public in spection, Monday through Friday, 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday. February 18, 1998 at 7 30 p m at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, it any The above named applicant, adiacent properly own ers, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should ad dress their written comments to the Board ol Su pervisors, P O Box 519. Washington. VA 22747 022. in advance thereof BY John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 2-4 & 2-11-98 •89463

NQIlCE_Qf_SAkE Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, made and entered on the 13th day of November, 1996, in the partition suit brought by Henry Warner Reager. et al against Anna Stump Kirth. and others, Chancery Cause #3530, and the partition suit brought by Henry Warner Reager, et al, against Margaret R Tanner, et al Chancery Cause #95CH-40 (said chancery causes having been consolidated), I will, on Friday, February 6 1998, at the front door of the Court House In Washington. Virginia.'at 11:00 o'clock a m on that day, offer for sale to the highest bidder, three (3) parcels of real estate, to-wit: 1 Tract #1 containing 5 Acres, together with a right of way thirty feet in width, 2, A lot containing 1.02 acres (less 0.17 acre, more or less): 3. A lot containing 1 90 acres with a 15-foot right of way and the “ ...use of a certain spring situated on the other land of Mary J, Reager." together with all improvements situated thereon and all privileges and appurtenances therewith connected, which property is situated in Wakefield District, on the west side U S Route 522. Said tracts are more particularly described by the records contained in the files of the above styled Chancery suits Said 5-acre parcel (Tract #1) is also more particularly described by plat and survey of Larry C. Himelright, dated June 1, 1993, and filed with the Commissioner's Report in the above-referenced Chancery suit #3530. Said three parcels of real estate are futher shown (as 5 0000 acres, 1 90 acres and 1.02 acres) on a topographical plat made by John Baumgardner, PC , dated December 17. 1995, and filed amongst the papers of the aforesaid Chancery Cause #95CH-40 lerms ot sale A bidder s deposit ot $5,000.00, said deposit being due and payable on the date of sale n cash or equivalent funds with the balance of said purchase price being due and payable, in full, thirty (30) days from the date of sale THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF AND CONFIRMATION BY THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA Settlement and compliance with the terms of sale to be had and complied with within thirty(30) days of the date of sale In the event of default by the purchaser, the Court reserves the right to declare a forfeiture of the deposit, keep the deposit, and re-advertise and re-sell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser The Special Commissioner makes no representations as to the physical characteristics or condition of any improvements located on the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to inspect the property prior to the date of sale. The properly is to be sold subject to all covenants, restrictions, and easements of record. The Special Commissioner may sell the three parcels that are the subiect of this notice separately or together, or in such combination as he deems appropriate The lots being sold are contiguous and may be subject to appropriate boundary ad|ustments so as to optimize building sites The lots in question, all of which are relatively small, offer a rare investment opportunity in Rappahannock County For more information contact DOUGLAS K BAUMGARDNER Special Commissioner Post Office Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747 (540)675-3617 BILL PAYNE. AUCTIONEER Post Office Box f 78 Amissville, Virginia 20106 VA.A.R. #914 (540)937-4142 1-14,1-21,1-28, 2-4-98 #85895 COOK #8074-01 & #8075-01 Two full time positions in Culpeper. Exp. in commercial cooking, weekend work required. Hiring range: $6 50-S6 90/hr RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR II #8076-01 FT position in Fauquier. Skill w/adults w/ mental retardation. 24 hour shifts. Associates Degree or equiv $20,222- $21,465. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 2/13/98 to: Human Resources RRCSB, PO Box 1568, Culpeper, Virginia 22701, (540) 825-3100 EEO/AA Employment SSAVONSS Potential $200-$2000 per month. Sell where & when you like, its not just door to door anymore. Medical/ other insurance available 1-800-288-6311 Ind Rep AFLAC International Fortune 500 Company has created a new sales division. Now interviewing for the state of Virginia Positions available: 'Area Sales Coordinator ‘Sales Specialist will be marketing to our existing clients. Call Wilfred Smith at 1-888-826-7922 for confidential interview. Assemble arts, crafts and toys in your spare time. Also serving typing and computer work. Great pay. Call 1-800632-8007 Assistant Sports Editor: Experience in copy editing and page design. Focus on coverage and coordination of high school sports. Minimum three years daily newspaper experience Send resume. cover letter, clips and salary requirements to Human Resources. The Free Lance-Star, 616 Amelia Street. Fredericksburg. VA 22401. ATW, Inc. All Teams. All East-West All HoodCondos. trip average 5,800 miles, top pay package 1-800-9486723. ATW, Inc. Owner-Operator Teams All East/West. Earn $170,000 plus p/yr. 1800-948-6723 BOOKKEEPER Local hi-tech Manufacturing Co. seeks bookkeeper to handle G/L, A/P. A/R, payroll, etc. Applicant must have experience in manufacturing applications, be highly motivated and have computer skills. Send resume to: BOOKKEEPER 29 Culpeper Street Warrenton, VA 20186 Controller-Accounting degree, 10 years experience. ■ Manufacturing background. Cost, supervision experience. Interpersonal skills. PC proficiency Human Resources, Nautilus International, P.O. Box 708, Independence. VA 24348. EOE/AA Driver OTR can't rest and relax with your family because of money worries? Call Covenant Transport $1,000 signon bonus for experienced drivers Experienced drivers and owner operators call 1 -800441-4394 Graduate students call 1-800-3386428. Driver-Start up to $ 32/mile plus bonuses with USA Truck! Latemodel. assigned conventional with satellite communications. 10,000 mile/month average. Weekly pay 1-800-2374642 EOE. M/F/H/V Delivery TechnicianF7T positiop to deliver medications, oxygen, home medical equipment and supplies to patients. Assist with cleaning, tagging, bagging and routine maintenance ot home medical equipment. Must have a good driving 'record. Healthcare experience preferred. Mail or FAX resume to The Plains Pharmacy. Attn: Debbi Cahill, P.0 Drawer U, The Plains. VA 20198 (FAX) 540-253-5573 DRIVERS DUMP TRUCK Manassas based trucking & excavation co has positions available for experienced tandem & tri axle dump truck drivers, Must have good driving record, current D O T. physical card, good work habits, and be available fulltime including Saturdays. We offer all hourly pay (No tonnage or “by the load" jobs) 401k retirement plan, dental insurance, hospitalization, eye care, daily incentive pay, guaranteed weekly pay check, modern equipment, plenty of work EOE. Phone Norman @ 703-335-2255 for more info. ^aith Q/f€ountain Company Well known, rapidly growing Mail Order Catalog Company has openings in its Retail Store in historic Sperryville at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Faith Mountain Retail Store is moving to a new space and we are expanding the staff! We are looking for people with retail experience to become part of our team at the new, larger store: Open positions are: STORE SUPERVISOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEIVING DISPLAY/SALES ASSOCIATE SALES ASSOCIATE All positions require weekend hours. Each member of the store staff will spend time on the sales floor with customers. Ideal candidates will have retail/sales experience, a friendly outgoing personality, and enjoy interacting with customers. Ideal candidates for the Supervisor position will have WordPerfect skills and those for the Administrative Assistant position will have spreadsheet skills. Wc offer: Competitive pay. Benefits for full time positions. A generous employee discount. A pleasant work environment, close to home. Applications will be accepted through February 13. 1998. Stop by our office at 12o25 Lee Highway. Sperryville or the Retail Store on Main Street to fill out an application You can mail your resume to |udv at Faith Mountain. P.O. Box 199. Sperryville. Va 22740 or fax to 540-987-7288. An Equal Opportunity Employer Drivers...Swift Transportation. Experienced and inexperienced drivers wanted' Low cost CDL training available! Great pay and benefits, job stability, home often, consistent miles. 1-800347-4698 (eoe-m/f). Editor/Designer: Strong design skills, solid news judgment and ability to work with minimum supervision Pagination system experience and some sports background preferred Send resume, samples of page design and cover letter with salary requirements to: Human Resources. The Free Lance-Star. 616 Amelia Street. Fredericksburg. VA 22401. Drivers-Come grow with us!! We offer great pay, home most weekends and excellent benefits Call Harris Trucking Co. 1-800-929-5003. EMT/ LPN- Home health company seeking an EMT or LPN to work part time as a Respiratory Assistant. Duties include patient assessments in the patients' home Foi appointment contact Della Cameron. CRTT or Debbi Cahill. COO at Convaless, 6485 Main Street. The Plains, VA 20198 ( 540) 253-5275 MODELS WANTED From MD & PA & DE. between 2-19 to compete in this years 1998 Baltimore Pageants Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships Including trips to Nationals in Las Vegas Call today 1800-367-2125 EXT 866 PAINTERS WANTED Minimum 10 years experience. Call 540-349-8125 CIRCULATION ASSISTANT 20 hours per week, flexible. Data entry skills required Please contact: Ron Sauer Circulation Mar ager Times Community Newspapers 1760 Reston Parkway ■ Reston, VA 20190 (703) 437-5400 PRINTING Piedmont Press & Graphics is seeking experienced bindery personnel irj our Warrenton plant. Cutting & Folding experience a must. Full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent positions available Apply in person at 30 South Second St Warrenton or call 540-3474466. Reporter: Talented writer with proven reporting skills. Daily deadline experience preferred Submit cover letter, resume, clips or Human Resources, The Free Lance-Star, 616 Amelia Street, Fredericksburg. VA 22401 RESIDENT MANAGER Coupie to manage small apt complex + 3 townhouses in Front Royal in return for free apt. Must be willing & able to do handy-man maint., repairs, grounds, painting, etc. + leasing & mgt. Semi-retirement & experience a plus. No pets. 703549-5982 Lve msg for Mr. Gardner to rtn call. CARPENTERS Wanted for concrete hi-rise construction. Excellent pay, plus benefits- health, dental, life, vision, 401K & Profit sharing. Apply in person at one of the following jobsites: 1676 International Dr., McLean , VA 12011 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston.VA 44900 Prentice Dr., Sterling, VA 2525 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Wash. DC 1320 North Veitch St., Arlington, VA 5630 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 4245 North Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA EOE .Madison County Parks & Recreation POSITIONS AVAILABLE Tin* Madi*oti Poiinty Parks X lb-creation \iithoritv will accept application for tin- follow in:: -Ciiim* s»*a*nnal positions tlii oii^li I* nda\ March 6. I'PIP* at I’M. Position ami ral»> «»t hourly |>av are available upon request. I'or additional information contact the Madison ( oiinlv Parks X Hccrcatioti office at (.>10 • <) IK-6RR7. KH)/.\ \ Employer SWIMMING POOL SUPERVISOR: Number of position*: < 1» Applicant must he at least 21 years of ajie. knowledge of tin* operation of an outdoor swimmiiii' pool, applicantslioiild hold proper certification* I Lifeguard training, first aid. X water >afet\ instructor certification>. \ppli« ants must attach a copy of the certifications to the application. SENIOR LIFEGUARD: NiimiImt of positions: (1) Must he at least 1H veai's of a^e. the senior lifeguard will serve in the absence of the pool supervisor. A copy of all lifeguard certifications must he attached to the application. I.IFK01 ARD: Number of positions: hi) Applicant 11111*1 heat least 16 years of a ire with a drivers license. Applicants must attach .1 cop\ of the proper lifeguard certifications to the application. Restaurant KITCHEN POSITIONS OPEN Cook Cook Assistant Apply within The Country Cafe Main Street Washington, VA ROOFERS AND LABORERS Wanted for company that specializes in standing seam metal roofs. Drivers license a must No experience necessary. Call (540) 937-4386 SHEETMETAL MECHANICS Sheetmetal mechanics and helpers wanted for leading HVAC company Must have own tools. Excellent driving record required for mechanics, preferred for helpers. Shop based in Manassas Large housing project starting in Gainesville as well as work all over No.VA area. Call 703-3686204 -> r/ PART-TIME FAMILY SUPPORT COORDINATOR H> provide patenting information and support to piegnant women and parents of vomit; clnldieu through intensive in-home services. Experience in working with children (ages 0-5) and their families, strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, flexibility. initiative, and community resource knowledge needed. Giant-funded program. Send state application bv Februarv 9 to: Families First. HOI Old Fredericksburg Road, Culpeper, VA 22701 (HO) 829-2005. F.EO/AA Assistant To The Closed Files/ Records Manager Large D.C. law firm seeks an assistant to the closed tiles/records manager. This position requires someone who performs his or her job well and who also has leadership and supervisory capabilities as well as a can-do attitude. hi addition, the qualified individual will have a demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment. The position requires lilting, moving and cataloging document boxes weighing up to 40 lbs. The ability to operate a forklift and a valid driver's license without any viola tions is a must. The assistant will report directly to the warehouse located in Herndon Virginia Monday through Friday from 9:00 a m - 5:30 p.m. Please send resume with cover letter to Director ol Human Resources. Williams Sc Connolly. 725 Twelfth Street. N W Washington. D C. 20005 or fax resume to 202-434-5029. ADVERTISING REP Seeking energetic, outgoing Sales person with “can do” attitude to join growing Northern VA newspaper company. Lucrative Fairfax County territory available. Minimum 2 years experience preferred, Opportunity includes great earning potential & competitive benefits package. Principals only. Fax resume & salary requirements in confidence to: L. Schilling (703) 435-9754 EOE (lime* Community Newspapers northern Virginia 1x2 $10.00 "s there a special someone in your life? A spouse or parent, a child or a friend? Whoever the object of your affection is, tell them how you feel with Valentine Love Lines, coming February 11, in the Times Community Newspapers' Classifieds! It's sure to touch the heart of the one you love and your feelings will be preserved in print for all to see! Love Lines is the perfect medium for your message of amour-and more! May Contain Photo 1x2 $15.00 $5.00 May Contain Photo j : 2x2 $25.00 .Deadline: February 6th To Place Your Love Ijnes... All ads must be prepaid. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Call v our Loudoun Office: 540-777-1110 our Fairfax Office: 703-444-4480 our Fauquier Office: 540-349-9577 our Clarke Office: 800-339-6267 our Rappahannock Office: 800-852-4797 Classified-Love Lines P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, Virginia 20178-0359 or Fax 703-689-1278 (Times Community Newspapers Northern Virginia

Deduction soon to be easier Many taxpayers maintain an office in their home used in connection with their business or profession. One of the provisions included in the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 will make claiming the home office deduction much easier for these taxpayers. To qualify as a home office, a portion of the home must be used regularly and exclusively as the taxpayer’s principal place of business. According to the IRS, regular use means use on a continual basis and exclusive use means only for business. No deduction will be allowed if the home office is used for any nonbusiness purpose for as little as one day during the year. If the regular and exclusive use criteria are both met, the next step is to determine whether the home office qualifies as the taxpayer’s principal place of business. Currently, the guidelines are quite stringent. To qualify, the taxpayer must perform the income-producing activity within the home office. Unless the taxpayer meets with customers, clients, or patients at the homt < ffice on a regular basis, no deduction will generally be allowed. Effective January 1, 1999, many more people will be eligible to claim the home office deduction. A provision in the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 expands the guidelines for determining whether a home office qualifies as a taxpayer’s principal place of business to Financial Thoughts John “Sandy” ^ MacRae, CPA include those individuals who meet the following two conditions: (1) The home office is used by the taxpayer for administrative or management activities on a regular basis, and (2) The taxpayer does not have any other fixed location to conduct administrative or management activities. This change means that after 1998, taxpayers will no longer be denied a deduction when the home office is used only for administrative and managerial tasks (such as bookkeeping, correspondence, etc.). It should be emphasized that 1997 and 1998 tax returns must be filed under the more stringent pre-1997 tax law rules. Important tax filing deadline are approaching Mark your 1998 calendar if any of these upcoming tax deadlines apply to you or your business. * Feb. 2 - Employers must furnish W-2 statements to employees. 1099 information statements must be furnished to payees by banks, brokers, and other payors. * Feb. 2 - Employers must file 1997 federal unemployment tax returns and pay any tax due. * March 2 - Payors must file information returns (such as 1099s) with the IRS; employers must send W2 copies to the Social Security Administration. * March 2 - Farmers and fishermen who did not make 1997 estimated tax payments must file 1997 tax returns and pay taxes in full. * March 16 - 1997 calendar-year corporation income tax returns are due. * April 15 - Individual income tax returns for 1997 are due unless you file for an automatic extension. * April 15 - 1997 partnership information returns are due. * April 15 - 1997 annual gift tax returns are due. * April 15 - Deadline for making your 1997 IRA contribution. * April 15 - First installment of 1998 individual estimated tax is due. * June 15 - Second installment of 1998 individual estimated tax is due. * Aug. 17 - Deadline for filing your 1997 tax return if you filed for an extension of the April 15th deadline. * Sept. 15 - Third installment of 1998 individual estimated tax is due. Call our office at (540) 6752043 for more information or for assistance with these and other required tax filings. Reflections of summer gardens BY DR. DIANE RELF Extension Environmental Horticulturist In the darker days of winter, I begin to miss my garden in spite of the fact that I have many house plants. I miss the varied textures, tastes, and colors I experienced as I wandered outside in the summer. However, I’ve found that I tuck little bits of summer and fall throughout my house. Flower heads at the front door As you come in the entrance to my home, you will see my collection of old flower pots. Seed heads have accumulated in them. They are from buddleia, lupine, and lunaria (none of these took any special treatment) along with nigella, lychnis, and poppies. These flower heads were first collected for their seed, but were so lovely that I just left them after I harvested and stored the seed. In my bathroom, I have a large, rustic basket that I made while I was pruning the wild grapevines that manage to encroach on my trees. With their fine vines and masses of tendrils, they are entirely too pretty to throw away, so as I prune, I twist them into wreaths about a foot in diameter. When I have enough, I stack them in a basket held together with twine or more grapevine. A handle fashioned of the vines completes a perfect container for dried flowers. It’s not very mobile, so I set it on a cabinet where it rarely needs attention and add or remove flowers as fits my mood. Primarily, I use things that can be inserted fresh and dry right in the basket, such as' hydrangeas and grasses. As I am going through flowers that I have hung to dry, the extras are tucked into this basket for fresh color. Because of high humidity in the bathroom, dried flowers don’t keep their color very long, so I change them gradually but continuously. Dried flower and heirlooms in the living room 'The living room has dried flowers, a few “too-pretty-touse bird houses,” and my turnof-the century seed packet collection in a 1930’s seed rack. In the bedrooms, there are more grapevines on our headboards made from trees and porch posts from a turn-of-the century house that was near the Virginia Tech campus before it was taken down. In the family room, I’ve found some flowers that I pressed last spring to make note cards and a scattering of autumn leaves that I waxed to keep their color as a demonstration for my Horticultural Therapy students. The kitchen is what really holds my garden. Flowers are still hanging to dry, I just haven’t found the right place to use them yet. Or, perhaps, they are in the right place now. A bird’s nest I found among my dogs toys (before they destroyed it) plus dried gourds and winter squash tucked under the Hoosier cabinet can also be found in my kitchen. All in all, I miss my garden...but not so very much! Dr. Diane Relf is an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. "j; " ■ ' U ' .. ' ii I i n II ii ■ Hill.I, II,. I I I "" Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Roger L. Swain and wife, lots 8-E and 9-E, Wakefield District. $81,500. Paul V. Henry to Paula V. Henry and other, .7838 acre, more or less, Jackson District. Deed of Gift. Murphy J. Reid and wife to Paul Michael Novak and wife, 31.6644 acres, Stonewall District. Deed of gift. Margaret P. Cloe and husband to William Weedon Cloe II, 52.75 percent undivided interest in 4.9318 acres, Hawthorne District. Deed of gift. Nicola C. Neil to Robert B. Metcalfe, Trustee, 2.0158 acres, Wakefield District. $31,500. Maynard S. Williams and others to James O. Vittitow and wife, 5 acres, Wakefield District. $89,000. Annie Updike Kilby to James Edward Kilby and wife, 6.18 percent interest in Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. Deed of gift. Annie Updike Kilby to John Walter Minnis Jr. and wife, 4.04 percent interest in Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. Deed of gift. Annie Updike Kilby to Thomas Franklin Kilby and wife, 4.04 percent interest in Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. Deed of gift. B. Lee Bird and wife to Christopher Lee Bird and wife, 3.565 percent interest in 204.963 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Diana W. Bird and husband to Christopher Lee Bird and wife, 3.565 percent interest in 204.963 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Weekender's f This will be an exciting year-long reference guide I to everything that is fun to do in Northern Virginia. ) To get into Weekender's Guide to Fun... Contact us by March 12th! (Times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Loudoun Office Eileen Cartton 703-777-1111 Fax: 703-771-0036 E mail: ecartton@timespapers.com Write: PO Box 359, Leesburg. VA 20178 Fairfax Office Janet Rems 703-437-5400 Fax: 703-437-6019 E Mail: |rems@timespapers.cwn Write: 1760 Reston Pkwy., Reston, VA 20190 Dean Holdaway to Mary Jane Meads, .50 acre, Wakefield District. $65,000 and life estate to Dean Holdaway. Norman Jemal to Stanley C. Corneal and wife, 27.89 acres, Jackson District. $250,000. Thomas E. Lee Sr. and others to Susan Crary Babcock, 7 acres more or less, Hampton District. $45,000. John D. Rosenberger and others to Nicholas J. Lynn and wife, 25 acres, Jackson District. $131,250. Todd W. Brown and others to Roger L. Cordani and wife, 2.24 acres, lot five, Wakefield District. $6,600. J. Newbill Miller and wife to Raymond L. Gooch, .50 acre, Town of Washington, EQUAL T—r housing LT I OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. Hampton District. $55,000. Gregory Michael Sanders and wife to Robert M. Cairns and wife, 1.1308 acres, Wakefield District. $103,000. Robert B. Metcalfe and wife to Mark Shepardson and other, .7819 acre, Wakefield District. $145,000. Mary G. Latham to William Clifford Latham, 2.1 percent undivided interest in 113 acres more or less, Jackson District. Deed of gift Mary G. Latham to Judith L. Armentrout, 2.3 percent undivided interest in 140 acres more or less, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Mary G. Latham to James Richard Latham Jr., 2.3 percent undivided interest in 140 acres more or less, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office FLINT HILL - 3 BR, 2 BA Rambler on 2 acres. Call for details. $116,000 SPERRYVILLE - Woodward Road. 6 room & bath older home. Lots of potential. $59,000 SPERRYVILLE - 211 West. 3 BR, 2 BA brick home, 28x28 retail building, fruit stand, 1.2 acre lot. $160,000 WELL LOCATED - Well maintained brick home on 4.3 acres. Dining area with fireplace, 3 baths, full basement, attached garage, central heat and air, 24x36 workshop. $185,000 MOSTLY OPEN -18.8 acre tract, board fencing, road frontage, stream and nice view. $80,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 tSj 987-8146 RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER FRONTAGE 270 acres of rolling land, ponds, streams, views, woods, open, with barn. Grove of American walnuts. $2900/acre. The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. H Butch Zindel, Broker .. (540) 675-1190 COUNTRY BUILDING LOTS Flint Hill, VA - Rt. 522 North 3 acres with barn, stream, some open areas, some wooded area, and well approved. $42,000 5 acre parcel with stream, mostly open, drilled well. $48,500 • • ... . • ' .. -- <2) 1 acre parcels, perk and wells approved One lot fropts Rt. wJW each ISAM SNtAU Broker, GRI, CRS. CRB SAM SNEAD 437-A South Royal Avenue. Front Royal. Virginia 22630 / 540-635-9808 “YOUR COUNTRY CONNECTION” 1-800-292-3548 Full Time Professional fjg,rr^Fi (540) 987-9336 - Home ^ E-mail SAMSNFAD© RMA EDI! Please visit my web pa#e on the Internet at http://www. realtor. comwashingtondc/sarnsnead “LEADING THE WAY IN SERVICES" Rappahannock County missmsmmrnaiMmm Well-designed all brick Rambler with a wonderful floor plan! Beautiful large kitchen with plenty of counter space, family room with FP overlooks gardens, formal living & dining rooms, 2 large BRs, 2.5 BAs, large screened porch, full basement with workshop, pond, small bam, exceptional landscaping with rare & unusual plantings. Very private. $375,000 appointment only Ihe Country Prof* »!\ Eileen M. Day, Realtors^ (540)675-3033 ^ m Wushiiiirton, \ ireinia V * L13