Rappahannock News, February 25, 1998

50 cents Zoning change is proposed By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer At last week’s meeting of the Rappahannock Planning Commission a slight change was proposed to the Zoning Chapter of the County Code regarding professional offices in an agricultural zone. The proposed amendment would add a new condition to the existing wording. The proposed amendment redds: “In the agricultural and conservation zoning districts no such professional office shall be allowed except in an existing structure, and only in a structure on the property where the residence of the proprietor or proprietors of the business is located.” Commission member Dr. Werner Krebser said he has concerns about professional ofnces being located in an ■;— -- - agricultural zone because if the property is sold after the use is allowed the permit goes with the property. He would not like to see “commercial property all up and down the highway,” he said. “If it’s a home why are you adapting it to office space... There are plenty of houses in the villages that can be converted to businesses and that should be the way \ye are going.” County Administrator John McCarthy said that one reason the village concept doesn’t work for everyone is that “you don’t live where you work.” Some commercial uses don’t need to be in villages, he said, because the residents do live where they work and their business is such that it doesn’t create a lot of traffic. “Almost See PLANNING, Page A8 County farmer, loses friend John Clifford Miller Jr., Retired Chairman of the Board of Miller Manufacturing and former President of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Military Institute died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998. For over 50 years Miller was owner and operator of two - • dairy farms Mount Vernon at Sperryville and Beauregard at Brandy Station. He has operated Mount Vernon for 11 more years and stayed vital to the end, spending the day on Saturday driving over his See MILLER, Page A8 John Clifford Miller Jr. Old Rag Bulletins The Rappahannock County School Board will hold a budget work session on March 5 in the school board office at 7:30 p.m. and a public hearing for input for its 1998-99 school budget in the RCES library on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. The budget includes a funding request of $4,663,714.61 from the county and the total proposed budget is $7,297,832.62. Happenings This Week • Feb. 26, 10 a.m. the library board meets at the library. • Feb. 26, the County Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet. • Feb. 28, the First Fiery Hot Maple Day Dance will be held at Ki Theatre from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. and will feature area bands including The Day Care Swindlers and Please God. The admission is $5. This is the first benefit for the Creative Community Youth Council. • Feb. 28, “Jazz With a Twist,” featuring John Eaton, at The Theatre at Washington, Va. at 8 p.m. • Feb. 28, gates open at 10 a.m. for the 1998 Rappahannock Point-to-Point races. • March 6, school make-up day. Rappahannock News P O Bos 49 Washington. Va. 22747 (440) 673033* <S4<*> 673-308* (fax) Gray found not guilty by judge By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer After a day-long trial in Rappahannock’s Circuit Court, Judge Shore Robertson found David Austin Gray not guilty of the charge of grand larceny. Gray had been charged with the theft of a three-wheeler and an undetermined number of Dale Ernhardt collector’s cars belonging to Anthony Christopher Caporaletti on May 19, 1996. Gray has maintained his innocence since charges were brought against him last year. Gray, Caporaletti and Joseph Bryan Ratliff were living in a house on Herman Judy Lane in Viewton. Caporaletti, who had the lease, decided to move out and did not give much notice to his roommates. He testified that he had made an agreement with the landlady to put in carpet in ' lieu of paying the last month’s rent. However, he still collected Gray’s and Ratliff’s share of the rent from them. The landlady came to the house toward the end of May and told Gray, the only one there at the time, that the rent had not been paid and that she knew nothing of the agreement about the carpet. Gray paid the entire month’s rent. The rent plus the portion of the rent he had paid already came to $950. Caporaletti said he believes Gray took the three-wheeler and the cars to sell in order to get back money he felt was owed him. Ratliff, who Caporaletti also said took some of the car collection, was found guilty last summer of grand larceny and made restitution. Ratliff testified that Gray took the other part of the collection, which has never been recovered. Ratliff was never charged with the theft of the three-wheeler. Witnesses for both sides spoke and there was discrepancy over dates and times surrounding the alleged larceny. Witnesses for the prosecution all told the same story — they had seen the threewheeler on a state truck that Gray brought to the house to move his furniture. Ratliff said Gray had the rest of the car collection boxed up and took it from the house. Defense witnesses said Gray never had the car collection. One defense witness said he went with Gray to move his furniture, See COURT, Page A2 Rappahannock News File Photo ON THE FARM: Newbill Miller in the field with his Angus at Ginger Hill Farm, Washington, Va. At Ginger Hill, emphasis on consistency and quality By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer A simple, common-sense approach and good old-fashioned persistence comprise the Miller family’^ secrets for success in the Angus cattle breeding business. That, and raising some of the country ’s finest bloodstock and top producers in the industry. As a child who started out with a “great love for agriculture,” Newbill Miller, the family patriarch, said confidently that Ginger Hill bulls are as good as any in the breed. “We think we have AI (artificial insemination) stud quality bulls,” in homebred Ginger Hill 6807 Traveler 23, and Ginger Hill linebred bull, WRA Treasure 1)1. Miller and his wife, Carol, see Ginger Hill as a family farm. With their three sons. Jay, Hodge, and Brooke, they pursue strongly focused professional goals and a countrylifestyle. “Production agriculture is one of the most difficult businesses going today,” observed Miller. “Satisfaction is what keeps people in it. Fatigue from farming is relaxing, hut fatigue from business is exhausting.” For more than four decades, while other breeders followed the ups and downs of show ring fads, the Millers “tried to maintain a moderate animal, never going to extremes.” Miller learned the business as he went along, making mistakes and profiting from them. “Professional information wasn’t very good,” in years past, explained Miller, but the introduction of the “expected progeny difference (EPD)” developed by the American Angus Association changed that. By using this statistical rating scheme, breeders can project, with measurable accuracy, what their stock should produce. Detailed production records of weight gain, carcass quality, and mothering ability also contribute to Miller’s management plan. According to Miller, the EPD is an excellent tool, but is only as good as the judgement of the person using it. Breeders must know their stock, pedigree and production histories, and, perhaps most important, have structurally sound cattle to begin with. Miller describes Ginger Hill Traveler’s and WRA Treasure’s EPD ratings as See FARM, Page A8 Musically inclined Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cart Eborn Wendy Kaye Gillis, 13, on the saxophone, won first place in the senior instrumental category of the Bland Music Contest sponsored by the Rappahannock Lions Club Sunday. She, was accompanied by Jami Gillis on the piano. See story, Page B1. J School board faces construction issues By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer The county school board’s physical jlant subcommittee met at the central school board office on Monday, Feb. 9, to •eview bids for architectural/engineering services. The board solicited proposals to design and renovate restrooms in the elementary school and high school, and to design and construct a standing seam metal roof over the shop department at the high school! Four bidders responded to the Request for Proposal issued Jan. 15., under competitive negotiation procedures. After reviewing the subcommittee’s See SCHOOL, Page A8

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court * on Tuesday, Feb. 10 and notfcpreviously reported in Ah' Rappahannock News: v(v. Dennis Eugene Hoiyalr/l, fail to display plates. $25 sus-J pended, $30 cost, seat belt violation, $25. Arlyn Richard Jones, 73/55, $54/40. Paul Richard Jones, no inspection, $35/40. Thomas J. Jones, 74/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25/30. Travis Wayne Jones, defective equipment, $30/30. Daniel Richard Kabele, 70/55, $45/30. Daniel Mahoney, fail to display two plates, $25/30, seat belt violation, $25. Stephen F. Mahoney, seat belt violation, $25. Charles Frederick Mauer, DUI, continued to April 21. Karen Jane Moneymaker, false report to officer, $1,000 bond, sent to grand jury, forge legal document, $1,000 bond, sent to grand jury, drive suspended/revoked, $1,000, $155 cost, 12 days jail, operator’s license suspended 90 days. Troy Wayne Morris, seat belt violation, $25. Kenneth S. Moura Jr., r defective equipment, $30/30. Min-Soo Park, 74/55 $57/30. Becki Williams Poston 72/55, $51/3^. Jaso^V Matthew Pugh 65/5§>$3t)/40, seat belt viola :JaoB,-^25. Darlene Kay Pullen, defec tive equipment, $30/30. Paul Cecil Reaves, no reg istration in possession, com plied with law, seat belt viola tion, $25. Wayne S. Robinson, 70/55 $45/40, no trailer inspection $35/40. David Esmail Shirazi 66/55, no registration in pos session, continued to Marcl 10. Michael Wayne Sines 65/55, $30/30. George Palmer Smith defective equipment, $35/40 seat belt violation, $25. Douglas Harlan Steil 69/55, $42/30. Robert Lee Stingfellow defective equipment, $30/30 insufficient tire tread, $30/2. Therman Lee Sutphin 68/55, $39/30. Lauri Ann Ward, recklesi driving, 81/55, $125/30 expired registration, $25/2. Michael Allen Williams 66/55, $33/30. Walter Carlton Wittig Jr. Pet of the week ? Simon is a 2-year-old- male, lab-shepherd cross, found at the Huntly dumpster. He is very shy. The animal shelter has many other pets for adoption: Max, a 3-yearold male lab-cross, housebroken, weighs about 85 pounds; Pookie, a 2- to 3-year-old female dark brown hound, spayed, needs fenced yard; Samantha, a 7-year-old female shepherd-collie cross, housebroken, has to be inside dog, needs older couple, no children. The shelter is located next to the county landfill in Amissville. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, March 11, 1998, at 7: 30 o'clock p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Town Hall on Gay Street, in Washington, Virginia, the Town council of the Town of Washington, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of considering the adoption of the 1998 Bank Tax Ordinance (effective July 1, 1998). Copies of the proposed Bank Tax Ordinance are available for inspection by the public at the Office of the Zoning Administrator of Rappahannock County and the Town on Gay Street, and also available at the Town Hall, during normal business hours. Members of the public are invited to attend this public hearing and make their views known. Franklin B. Reynolds, Jr. Attorney for the Town of Washington, Virginia Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahaimocb Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.$27. Name Address City. State Zip. Mail subscriptions ait payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahattnocfc Nevus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old 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, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. _ defective equipment, $30/30, , no seat belt, $25. Jinny K. Yoo, 69/55, , $42/30. Kenneth Wayne Cornett, , no operator’s licenses in possession, complied with law. The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: James Patrick Bradecamp, < 74/55, $57/30, no operator’s • licenses in possession, complied with law. > Ray Allen Breeden, leave accident scene, continued 12 1 months. Michael Steven Bucolo, > seat belt violation, $25. Michael t Ross Carrico, > defective speedometer, $30/30, » no registration in possession, complied with law. Cory Lynn Caulfield, defective equipment, $30/30. Thomas Waldrep Clements, 69/55, $42/30. Francisco Garcia Montesino, defective equipment, $30/30. Doris Jean Hogan, DUI, $500/250 suspended, 60 days jail suspended, $50 cost. Ricky Lee Hogsett, signs of windshield, $30/30, no seat belt, $25. Tina Renee Kimble, 72/55, $51/30. Johannes C.T„ Kozyn, defective equipment, $30/30, no registration in possession, complied with law. Thomas James Lennox 3rd, 70/55, sent to drive’s improvement class, continued to April 21, $30 cost. Judith Malin Linden, 70/55, $45/30. David John Marine, 70/55, $45/30. Christopher W. Mayhugh, seat belt violation, $25, defective speedometer, $30/30. Leslie Bryan McClain, 70/55, reduced to 64/55, $27/30. Matthew Robert McNally, 70/55, $45/30. Sang Tok Pak, 74/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25 suspended, $30 cost. Kimberly Hollis Poppen, follow to closely/accident, $100/40. Robert Earl Powell, 72/55, continued one year. Daniel L. Retter, reckless driving, 86/55, no operator’s licenses in possession, continued. Deborah Robinson Rose, DUI, $500 suspended, sent to ASAP, operator’s licenses suspended, 30 days jail suspended, $50 cost. Rosemarie Schmitt Rollo, 72/55, $51/30. Hope Marie Runion, 70/55, $45/30, no registration in possession, complied with law. Kenneth Gary Short, 74/55, $57/30. Larry Ray Simpson Jr., 70/55, $45/30, seat belt violation, $25. Barbara Lawson Teasley, reckless driving/accident, reduced to improper driving, $25/30. Travis Sean Turman, DUI, $500 suspended, sent to ASAP, 30 days jail suspended, $50 cost. Gary Norman Watts, 74/55, sent to drive’s.improvement class, continued to April 21, $30 cost. County Emergency Log 5 The following calls v^ere ’ routed through the dispatcher last week: > Feb. 16: 3:09 p.m., public service, Route 658, > Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and VFD and Washington VFD. Feb. 17: 2:35 {i.m., auto accident, U.S. 522, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD, Chester Gap VFD and Washington VFD. Feb. 18: 9:18 p.m., chest pains, Town of Washington, Washington VFD. Feb. 19: 2:22 p.m., chest pains, U.S. 522, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD; 4:17 p.m., possible stroke, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Feb. 20: 12:15 p.m., unas signed incident, U.S. 522, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD, Chester Gap VFD and Washington VFD. Feb. 21: 1:51 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 626, Castleton, Castleton VFD; 4:54 p.m., unconscious person, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 9:39 p.m., asthma attack, Route 626, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS; 11:19 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 1001, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS. Feb. 22: 9:36 a.m., diabetic, Route 729, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 12:46 p.m., field fire, Route 619, Castleton, Castleton VFD and The Blues at the Blue Moon this weekend, and more The Blues comes to Sperryville, on Feb. 27, and with it comes • RunAway Entertainment. Local filmmaker Edward Beckford will be filming a music video/documentary on the Blues which will center around a one night show at the Blue Moon Cafe in Sperryville, featuring The Blues of The Ben Andrews Trio. Andrews has been a fixture around the Washington, D.C. area since 1986, and he is still going strong. He is joined by Hugh Feeley, blues harp, and Tim Jarvis, percussion. At the age of 21 Andres played with Blues legend Muddy Waters, and has also jammed with Bo Diddley, Brownie McGhee, Big Joe Williams, and John Hammond. The filming will take place all weekend, and will be shot on the bridge of the OldWay Crafts Village, and other scenic locations around Sperryville and Woodville. The public is invited to come out Friday night, Feb. 27 to The Blue Moon Cafe for some Chicago Style, Delta and Piedmont Blues, with a little Ragtime flavor thrown in. WE'RE BACK!!! Every Thursday Night AT THE UNION HALL 231 Chester St., Front Royal Sponsored by the Avtex Retirees' Club & The Fraternal Order of Police New!!! Treasure Chest ■ This Week $S58 Doors open at 6 p.m. For Bingo game information Games start at 7 p.m. $1,000 guaranteed jackpot or Union Hall Rental, call Regular games $100 $15 minimum admission 540*636-6166 No cbecks please Amissville VFD; 1:10 p.m., possible stroke, Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 1:56 p.m., abdominal pain, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 8:17 p.m., difficulty breathing, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. The following calls were routed through the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office during the past week: Feb. 16: animal emerg., Route 606, Flint Hill; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; conserv. animals, Route 729, Amissville; stranded motorist, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info.gen., U.S. 15, Orange. Feb. 17: reckless driving, Route 610, Chester Gap; juvenile runaway, Route 617, Castleton; other police, Route 642, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Huntly; info.gen., Route 659, Flint Hill; damage property-private, U.S. 211, Amissville; fire alarm, U.S. 211, Sperryville; truancy, Route 729, Amissville; citizen request assist., U.S. 522, Flint Hill. Feb. 18: citizen assist, 96 Grand View Rd.; residence, 659 Zachary Taylor Hwy.; traffic offense, Culpeper; citizen request assist., Route 626, Castleton; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Sperryville; conservation-environment, Route 729, Amissville; business, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. Feb. 19: public service, Town of Washington; stray cat or dog, Route 616, Castleton; traffic offense, U.S., 211, Washington; driving on Court From Page A1 with the state truck in question, and that Gray did not have a three-wheteler on the truck. After weighing all the evidence and testimony Robertson found Gray not J.C. DIGGES AND SONS P.O. Box 117 • White Post, Virginia SALE Thursday, March 5 • 10:00 a.m. (Snow Date: Thursday, March 12) Full Line Farm Equipment Also Lime & Fertilizer Equipment • Liquid Manure Wrench es • 15 Trucks Equipment • All Shop Equipment & Sell • 10 Tractors • Pay Loaders • Skid Loader • JD 855 Track Loader Sale Location: Just off Rt. 340 in White Post, VA. Turn onto Rt. 628. Go to the white post, turn right. Farm 1 mile on right. For full listing contact owner or sale manager. /V Sale managed by: , „ ;** <NK> CATTLE CO. n,AuctSmecrd Norman Hill 15905 Union Chapel Rd. < ^inwSaSoSP7 Woodbine, MD 21797 (301)473-7959 (410)489-7121 susp./revocation, Town of Washington; security check, Route 707, Boston; stray cat or dog, Route 707, Sperryville; info.gen., Route 663, Huntly; susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Washington; family fights, U.S. 522, Huntly; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 622, Woodville. Feb. 20: info.gen., Route 621, Woodville and U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, Route 637, Flint Hill; susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 522, Huntly; illegal dumping, U.S. 522, Huntly; stray livestock/horses, Route 642, Amissville; business, U.S. 211, Sperryville; welfare check, Route 645, Amissville; animal control, Route 749, Sperryville; simple assault, Route 618, Castleton. Feb. 21: parking violation, Route 600, Sperryville; firing weapon, Route 643, Amissville; DUI-alcohol, Route 707, Boston; welfare check, Route 623, Washington; dog in cattle/sheep/poultry, Route 626, Castleton; unauth. use of vehicle, Route 643, Amissville; welfare check, Route 604, Boston; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; intoxication, U.S. 211, Sperryville. Feb. 22: susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; reckless driving, Route 622, Washington; welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; juvenile status offense, Route 606, Flint Hill; dog nuisance, Route 643, Amissville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 600, Sperryville. guilty. He said some of the testimony of the prosecution’s witnesses was in question due to the discrepancies in dates and their credibility as witnesses. All are convicted felons. He said the case came down to the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt and he felt constrained to give him the benefit of the doubt. Still life workshop being planned Ned Bittinger will conduct a two and a half day workshop designed to teach the fundamentals and advanced techniques of painting the still life in oil or pastel medium. The workshop will be held at Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio in Slate Mills on March 13, 14 and 15. Cost for the workshop is $150. Interested parties should contact Carol Vogel at 547-4385. Correction John Trott’s column of two weeks past was inadvertently run again in last week’s issue of the paper due to a computer glitch. In the last week’s school board article the projection for additional high school students at RCHS in the next five years should have read approximately 100, not 500. The Rappahannock News regrets the errors.

Waiting for spring through the longer days of February It’s not just my imagination or wishful thinking, the days in mid-February are noticeably longer. Sunrise on Feb. 16, occurred at 6:58 a.m.; I was up well before that. It was still dark. That’s a vast difference from Dec. 17 —just before the Winter Solstice — when the sun rose at 7:21 a.m. How short and dark the days were then when the sun set at 4:48 p.m. Today the sun will set at 5:46 p.m. By the time this reaches readers, there will be less than a month until March 20: the first day of spring. On that day we will have exactly 12 hours of darkness and 12 of daylight. From then until June 20, the longest day of light in the year, each day will gain more and more seconds of light. On the first day of summer in 1997, the sun rose over the mountains All Things Wild And Beautiful John Trott at 5:43 a.m. and set at 8:37 p.m. How impatient I am for signs of spring in February. The silver maple back of this property is covered by ruby — red flowers. This species is always the first of its kind to bloom; red maples bloom later. Both maples are native to Virginia and have evolved through million of years of false-springs; they won’t be fooled into blooming early. A weeping willow on Fodderstack Road is display ing a bit of new green. This tree, a native of China, can be fooled by warmer nights into getting ahead of itself and being nipped by a heavy frost in the process. I searched in vain for a hepatica, the first wildflower to bloom, often in February I found the three-lobed, livershaped leaves — left over from last summer — but no blooms. Bloodroot with its bold white poppy-like flower also pushes up through the dead lives very early. There is no sign of that yet. The dawn singing of the Carolina Wren assures me that, sure enough, the year is turning and spring is not far away. The wren wings just outside the window of my little study soon after the sun appears over the mountains. The bird makes a definite statement with his loud twoor three-syllable song. A Cardinal is now proclaiming his rights to all bernes and insects within the hearing of other males. Would that our human proclamations of rights were so pleasant to hear! The Cardinal’s message is a powerful one; other bright males give it their full attention as do the females. One will eventually choose a mate from singing males. Study after study has shown that it’s the intensity of light that triggers off bird song, not warm weather as is often assumed. The wren and the cardinal have received the message. Mockingbirds are also singing their soft February songs. The strong light of midday initiates their medley of imitations. Lee Trott and I heard one at mid-morning when we walked to the post office two days past. We heard the singer long before we found him perched on a sprig of multiflora rose that arched above a tangle of Japanese honeysuckle, Forsythia and that ubiquitous and troublesome member of the rose family. The bird had seemed far away so soft was his song. He was just across U.S. 522 and quite close. The dense tangle which must be very much to a Mockingbird’s liking for his nest. We stayed long on the east side of the road to listen to the singer as he ran through a series of imitations: a bluebird’s liquid call was admirably done. This was followed by the repetitious song of the Red-eyed Vireo; this woodland bird is still in the tropics and won’t return to Virginia until, the end of April. An imitation of a Phoebe followed; it was perfect even to the exasperated buzz of the second syllable. The call — scold notes — of a robin were interspersed by a half-hearted imitation of a Carolina Wren. There were other sounds I could not identify but I did hear the emphatic call of a Tufted Titmouse. So, the year is turning and moving inexorably toward spring which, once started, moves like a snowball rolling downhill. It gathers momentum and mass until early May when each day brings so much newness that I am impatient and exasperated with my inability to see and hear it all. For now, I’ll concentrate on the slow momentum of February. Youth planning fundraising dance The Creative Community Youth Council will hold its first fundraising event this Saturday night at Ki Theater in Washington, Va. Three bands will perform live music for a night of dancing and socializing. Local talent will be featured including “The Day Care Swindlers”, “Please God” and a mystery band (to be announced that evening). The fun will begin at 8 p.m. and will continue until 12 a.m. A $5 cover charge will benefit CCYC’s efforts to provide leadership . opportunities for area teens. Twelve teens from a variety of area schools met for several weeks to coordinate the organizing of this event. “Their enthusiasm, ideas and ability to work, together has been impressive,” said Carol Lucking, one of the group’s supportive adults. “We scheduled the meetings and they made it happen, including hiring the bands, securing a place, making and distributing posters and flyers and all the set up and clean up responsibilities.” The group’s mission state ment is short and concise. “Getting teens involved and making things happen.” Their next open meeting for anyone wanting to get involved in future projects will be held on Sunday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Mountainside Market. Projects being discussed include: distribution of a completed needs assessment survey; involvement in the county’s Earth Day trash clean-up project; a teen bonfire; a spring cleaning project to help the county’s elderly; and monthly discussion groups. Reading: Be with a book March 2 “We’d love for every parent in Rappahannock to spend some time reading with his or her child on March 2,” said Liz Blubaugh, president of the Rappahannock County Education Association and a foreign language teacher in Rappahannock County schools. That date is the anniversary of the birth of beloved children’s book author, Dr. Seuss, and the focal point for the RCEA’s campaign to stress reading. “It's a basic skill that not only contributes to a quality education, but can be a habit that adds great enjoyment to life,” says Blubaugh. “It also creates and contributes to strong bonds between parents and their children.” In addition to planned activities in classrooms and schools, Blubaugh urges personal parental involvement on this night. “If you don’t know your children’s favorite book, ask them. Tell them what your favorite was at their age. Listen to them read aloud. Offer to read to.them.” For older children, the RCEA president advises, “Ask them what they’re reading that they like.” In this time of television, movies and videos, “Reading not only informs. It also sparks imagination and creativity — and improves schoolwork.” Among the special school activities planned for March 2 during the school day: • High school and elementary school students will be transported to each other’s schools to share reading and book discussion activities; • Central office administrators and building principals have volunteered to read to classrooms at both schools; • The RCEA will award a gift certificate for a book purchase from Cabin Fever Books to one student in each of the 13 grades; • The RCHS public speaking class will present an assembly highlighting dramatic, humorous and poetry readings and the many ways that reading is critical for excellent public speaking skills. And, as a conclusion, in the evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at RCHS, a “Bedtime Reading Event” is planned. Community members — such as a nurse, a Blue Moon Cafe Friday, Feb. 27 ly Bird Specials (6 to 8 P.m.) Surf & Turf Roasted Pork Loin with baked apples and walnuts Sauteed Crab Cakes • Grilled Fresh Tuna Steak $12.95 * Saturday, Feb. 28 The Celtic Blues and Rock Sounds of the Timber Rattles ( "k Music starts at 9:30 p.m. * w Open Mike - Tuesday Night Prime Rib Special...$12.95 * Blue Moon Cafe is under new ownership, Chaz Greene and Laurn Parker U.S. 211 West of Sperryville next to Mountainside Market 540-987-3162 Professional, Confidential, Accurate! Call today for information, walk-ins welcome: 540-635-9954 REFUND ANTICIPATION LOANS AND BONUS CHECKS Front Royal Bookkeeping and Tax Sendee has moved to 470 S. Commerce Ave. Suite D in the Front Royal Business Park police officer, a reverend, a bus driver and an office assistant — will read from their favorite books to the county’s younger children. In a lamp-lit, relaxed atmosphere, the message will be “everybody reads!” The national campaign, called Read Across America, is sponsored by the National Education Association and the Virginia Education Association, and has been joined by the National PTA, the American Library Association, the National Elementary School Principals, the International Reading Association, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and many others. The local reading campaign is being conducted in cooperation with the county’s school board and the administrations of both the elementary and high schools. Of course, the public is invited and welcomed to attend the reading events. SUPPORT YOUR LOOM SCHOOLS' BEGINNING MARCH 1 Get your card stamped each time you visit and purchase at least 8 gallons of gas at SHAW'S SERVICES U.S. 211 and Rt. 522, Sperryville, VA and we will donate $2 toward the Rappahannock County Public School System! Each card must be stamped a total of 5 times for school redemption, c yOffer expires June 1, 1998. 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. (Additional dates and times will be scheduled if necessary and advertised.) By order of the Rappahannock Board of Equalization The dates and times are: March 4,1998 March 13,1998 March 18,1998 March 27,1998 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.mi.-4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Bleu Rock Inn Rated As “One of the Best Restaurants by the National Zagat Guide in the D.C. Area" Provencal Wine Dinner March 13 at 7 p.m. • $5795 per person 5 Course Gourmet Meal with 5 Outstanding Wines Weeknight Special $17.95 Per Person 1 This coupon is good on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Choice of J small salad or soup, entree, dessert. Offer good for 2 people | through March 19,1998. You must present coupon. j 540-987-3190 ; Weddings, Banquets, Receptions j CIS 211 West between Washington and Sperrgrille, Virginia j RAPPAHANNOCK HUNT Point-to-Point Races Thornton Hill Farm Sperryville, Virginia Saturday, February' 28,1998 10 Races Plus the Hound Race First Race 12 Noon . For Information Contact: ^ Oliver Brown 54O-547-281O 0ves Janet O'Keefe 540-371-5349 Davs* nappanannocK news oian rnoio/oan coom Members of the Rappahannock High School senoir class left Monday on their annual class trip. This year they are going to Seven Springs Ski Resort in Pennslyvania for a week. Feeder Cattle Association formed By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Virginia Livestock Feeder Cattle Association held an organizational meeting at the Virginia Livestock LLC in Front Royal earlier this month. James Massie of Rappahannock and Gary Oates, Frederick County, were elected president and vice president, respectively. Robert E. Brown (Culpeper), Terry Crouse (Hampshire County, WVa.), Mike Dirting (Shenandoah), Tim Falls (Rappahannock), Galen Gochenour (Page), Tommy Megeath, (Warren), James Poles (Fauquier), and David Weiss (Clarke), complete the board of directors. According to spokesman Rick Matthews, co-owner of Virginia Livestock LLC, the nonprofit group’s goal is “to advertise, sell and promote graded feeder cattle sales, in affiliation with the Virginia Cattlemen's Association and the Extension service.” Since its first graded sale in March 1997, through December, Virginia Livestock LLC sold 14,595 graded feeder cattle, one of the highest sales records-in the state. Upcoming sales, held separately from routine sales, will be March 3 at 7:30 p.m. and March 17 at 7:30 p.m. Cattle need to be delivered by 2:30 p.m. for that evening’s sale.

SPORTS Basketball team heads to regional playoffs this week By Carl Eborn Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock boys basketball team hosted George Mason in the district semi finals last Wednesday night. The Panthers fell behind in the early going but were down by only two, 33/31, at the half. Led by Daniel Settle, who finished the night as high scorer with 20 points, the Panthers fought back. They outscored George Mason by 12 points in the third period. The game ended as a solid victory for the Panthers with a score of 62/54. Jason Baldwin was Second high scorer with 16 points followed by Ervin Phillips with 11. On Friday night, Feb. 20, the Panthers were hosted by the Brentsville Tigers at Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas for the district finals. Since both teams were assured of advancing to the regional playoffs, this game was to determine the district champion and the number one seed for the regionals. Despite playing a physical, hard fought game, the Panthers came up short, much to the disbelief of the large Panther traveling cheering section. Early in the game, the Tigers built a solid lead with a margin of 25/10 with four minutes to go in the second period. By the end of the first half, the Panthers had closed the gap to 32/24. The third period started w ith a flurry of scoring by the Panthers, closing the score to 32/28. Rappahannock steadily narrowed the lead and with four and a half minutes left in the game, the Tigers led 48/46. The (panthers couldn’t pull out the win. The game ended 59/55, Brentsville. Ervin Phillips was top performer with 20 points and 12 rebounds, followed by Jason Baldwin with 16 points. Coach # Eugene Baltimore said after the game, “I’m proud of my boys, they fought to the end and never gave up.” Following the game, district awards were announced. Jason Baldwin, Ervin Phillips and Daniel Settle were named First Team All District. Michael Settle was named to Second Team All District. Coach Baltimore was named Coach of the Year. The Panthers will appear in the regionals as the number two seed, Wednesday night, Feb. 25, in Orange at 7 p.m. GOTTA SHOOT: Ervin Phillips gets this shot off despite stiff defense by Brentsville. The Perfect Gift ...Anytime “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 Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Carl Eborn GOING FOR IT: Michael Settle puts one up against Brentsville at district finals. Beethoven would drive here, tOO! (If he could) "Our Dad has happy customers from all over. They come because of his excellent service & selection. Luckily - you're close by!" Happy Customers From: Charlottesville, VA Pittsburgh, PA Winchester, VA Charlotte, NC Rockville, MD Chevy Chase, MD Washington, D.C. Fredericksburg, VA Joplin, MO Frederick, MD All Around No. VA Richmond, VA Silver Spring, MD Hagerstown, MD Roanoke, VA Bethesda, MD Oh...andyes, Leesburg... You don't need to travel far for the best piano value. Kawai • Schimmel • Bosendorfer Grands, Baby Grands, Verticals, Digitals and Used Pianos GREA T FINANCING AND FREE DELIVERY1 The Piano Co. 120 E. Market Street • Leesburg 703-771-8119 • 1-800-726-9109 )n. - Fri., 9-6 • Sat., 10-5 • www.pianoco.com • Steve Cunningham

SPORTS Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Carl Eborr SLAM!: Player of the Year Courtney Mauro lets loose. I’VE GOT IT: Sonya Wigington gets the ball while Lauren Sharp prepares to help out. Volleyball team falls to Powhatan By Carl Eborn Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock High School varsity girls volleyball team met the Powhatan Indians in the Region B Quarter Finals last Wednesday at Madison County High School. Neither the beautiful facility nor the more than-ample Panther traveling cheering section was enough to alter the heartbreaking results. Despite some of their best individual efforts of the season, the Panthers were defeated two games to one. The Indians jumped to an early lead in the first game before several nice serves by Katy Paratore helped to tie the score at 3/3. Eight unanswered points later the panthers were down 11/3. A powerful serve by Sonya Wigington and a spike by Alice Gentry brought the score to 11/8. That was as close as it got. The Panthers lost 15/8. The second game started with the Panthers right where they wanted to be — in control! They began with a 2/0 lead and quickly accelerated to a 10/5 lead. Just when the fans thought the game was won, the Indians fought back to make it an 11/11 tie. Service was won and lost several times with no score until the Panthers went up 13/11 with Lauren Sharp serving. After exchanging service, Courtney Mauro served for the final two points of the game. One of Alice Gentry’s powerful spikes put the game away 15/11. In the third game the Panthers fought to a 2/0 lead but the rest of the game belonged to the Indians. Despite some very impressive defensive plays by the Panthers, the Indians out maneuvered them on offense and jumped to a 13/3 lead. Rappahannock took the serve back three more times and managed to score two additional points before the seemingly inevitable defeat came at 15/5. After the final game, when asked about her disappointment, Panther Meghan Fairbrother replied that her emotions were fairly evenly split: disappointment for losing and excitement over making it to the regionals at all. As to their loss, she said, “We could have had it — it was right there for us. Things just didn’t fall our way.” Even though most comments that night were in the same vein as Fairbrother’s, there were those who saw the experience in a positive light. Paratore expressed no regrets, no disappointment, only an honest joy at having" played the game, at being a member of the team to be the; first ever to represent Rappahannock in the regional volleyball playoffs. It was, after all, a job well done. Coach Laura Conklin said she is very proud of the teams overall effort this year. GOING FOR THE SAVE: Lauren Sharp strives to make a save during the game Saturday. Rappahannock races slated for Saturday Sperryville event will take place at Thornton Hill Farm rain or shine By Betsy Branscome Times-Democrat Staff Writer Nine horse races at the Thornton Hill Farm race course in Sperryville will be backed up with ttoe Jack Bruce memorial hound race for a full and varied card at this Saturday’s Rappahannock Hunt Point-toPoint. Post time is noon for the first event, a pony race for junior riders, with the hound race expected to go off at about 4:30 p.m, following the program of timber, hurdle and flat races. The featured Ben Venue owner-rider timber attracted last week’s winner, Awesome Tan, along with five others to challenge over the 2 1/2-mile course. Maidens, foxhunters and lady riders over timber fill out racing over timber. Hurdle racing, returning for just the second time in many years, with owner-riders and novice hurdlers taking to the shortened inner course for their 1 3/4 mile races. Flat racing will include a sprint and an open event. Thornton Hill Farm is located on U.S. Route 522 a mile south of Sperryville. General admission is $5 per person, and general parking is $5 per car. Railside spaces can be arranged. For more details, call (540) 547-2993. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome RACE DAY: Joe Kincheloe, front, beats out Mike Brown. " HIGHLAND SCHOOL^ Excellence in Education Open House Grades Pre K-12 Sunday, March 1 1 -3 p.m. For more information, call Austin Poole, Director of Admissions (540)347-1221 ■ 597 Broadview Avenue Warrenton, Virginia 20186 Small classes ensuring attention to individual needs > Rigorous, well-balanced curriculum ottering regular and advanced placement sections ♦ |.V. and .Varsity sports competing in Delaney Athletic Conference ❖ Financial aid program available ❖ Transportation available

-—Jlappafjattnocfe iSefcos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara 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 /Jl Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1998 Our View School funding Where will money come from if more funds are required from county ? The Rappahannock County School Board is planning a budget work session to discuss the proposed 1998-99 school budget for the county on March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the school board office. They have also scheduled a public hearing for March 10 at 7:30 p.m. These are two very important meetings that citizens with concerns'about the county’s budget should highlight on their calendars. This year’s total school budget request is for $7,297,832.62. The requests are for: $1,536,454.15 in state funding; $277,085.63 in federal funding; $820,578.23 from other funds; and $4,663,715.61 from the county. That is an increase of $102,242.61 over the amount requested in last year’s proposed school budget from the county. One can only speculate at this point as to where the additional funds will come from if those requests go forward as the proposed school budget to the county. As we all know there are not many avenues open to the county when it comes to finding extra money. A big cheer Rappahannock teams gain recognition for achievements in sports, forensics Diiring the last week a goodly number of students from Rappahannock High School have been busy garnering recognition for themselves and representing their school and county in a most admirable fashion. The RCHS Public Speaking class participated in the Bull Run District meet and came out the champs. They go to regional competition on March 4. The boys varsity basketball team is second seed in the district and competes this week at regionals. The girls varsity volleyball team went to regional competition for the first time last week. All the students involved with these teams deserve a big cheer, as do their coaches. Rappahannock Today . Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn If*® fn?ual RaPPahannock Point-to-Point Races will be run this Saturday, Feb. 28 at Thornton Hill Farm near Soerrwille The first event begins at noon. The annual hounds race will be the last event of the day. . W J Letters Who owns the secondary roads? Efficient transportation systems are essential for commerce and economic development. There was a time in the not so distant past when roadways in the Commonwealth were not all public. They were often private (are we returning to this today?). They were uncoordinated, unreliably maintained, and under many different methods of supervision and responsibility. When our state government, the Commonwealth of Virginia, became involved and accepted responsibility for transportation and all public roadways within the state it was recognizing the essential role roadways played and would play in our economic growth and success. When making this commitment the Commonwealth defined two road systems: The state highway system, also known as the primary system; and the secondary highway system, distinct and separate from the state highway system. The secondary highway system was defined in law by a method or term know as prescriptive, which also designated 30 feet as the standard width of the roadway easement. The land on which these roadways existed was and continued to be owned by the adjacent property owner, who, coincidentally, continued to be taxed on the secondary roadway lands. In other words: our secondary roadway system is owned by the landowners with the Commonwealth accepting responsibility for maintenance, up keep and refurbishing if necessary. When an easement is assigned to someone or some entity it is not title! When the beneficiary of an easement exercises their rights under that easement they are still guests of the property owner. They have responsibilities, which when neglected or ignored can be grounds for rescinding the easement. When the Commonwealth established VDOT to administer the responsibility for the secondary highway system it also established rules and attempted in those guides to recognize and promote local involvement and control; considering among other things: “...concerns of citizens wherein the roadway is located, particularly persons who own land adjacent...”; and historic and aesthetic significance of unpaved highways and sur Carry your library card This week I arrived at the Delta Shuttle at LaGuardia Airport in New York in a panic, having just discovered that my driver’s license was missing from my wallet. Despite my pleas, showing a dozen credit cards, airline club memberships and everything else one carries in a wallet and briefcase, I was told firmly, “no picture i.d. or government i.d., you can’t fly.” I suddenly said “How about my Rappahannock County Library card?” The supervisor said, “that will do it,” and I was permitted to go through security and board my flight. American Express may say “don’t leave home without it,” but it does not get you on an airplane! I can testify to my Rappahannock neighbors, if you really want the ultimate identification form, don’t forget your library card. I was so relieved, I’m mailing the Friends of the Library a check as a special thank you. Brian E. Foss Amissville roundings. Perhaps these are only words: Is that why these items aren’t mentioned when VDOT representatives speak? Why are our elected board members significantly silent and sometimes even supportive of VDOT against the expressed desires of landowners and community inhabitants? Are we, as citizens, just too childlike and irresponsible; needing the guidance and overriding directives of our more responsible and knowledgeable parents (members of the .; board)? v Why do the practices of the Virginia Department of Transportation seem to ignore their responsibility to the landowners who literally own the road? TJ. Pagano Huntly Get involved in DARE The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring the DARE Parent Program again this year. There will be six two-hour sessions that deal with the following topics: Communication, substance abuse, prevention and intervention, youth pressure, media influences, violence, and gang activity. The final session will have a panel of community leaders who will answer questions from the participants. The DARE Parent Program was created to stimulate interest in the community and motivate families to take an active role in prevention of substance abuse and violence. As your sheriff, I, along with the members of my office, are proud to take a leading role in providing this beneficial program to the citizens of our county. The sessions will be held on Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. The dates are as follows: March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2, and April 9. These classes will be conducted by Captain Jeff Brown, our DARE officer, who is a qualified instructor of our youth and adult programs. It is important that you pre-register as we are planning to offer attendees refreshments, and baby-sitting will be available. The class will be limited to 25 parents. Forms will be available at both county schools and the sheriff’s office. We are looking forward to a very informative and stimulation class. There is no charge for participation in these classes. We hope you will attend. Gary T. Settle Sheriff One time too many I did a double take when I saw John Trott’s bird article on double scratch appear again, unscratched, for the second week in a row. It’s true that John’s articles are excellent, but I don’t think we want to read the same one every week. (Does that make it quadruple scratch? Poor birds must be getting tired. ) This is easy enough to avoid. All you have to do is double check each article and scratch any duplicate stories. Bruce Sloane Sperryville Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, Feb. 22, 1968 As of Monday, 43 farms in Rappahannock County had been signed with the county ASCS office to place 945 acres of allotment and base crops in the 1968 programs designed to reduce surpluses and strengthen farm prices of corn, grain sorghum and wheat. Taxpayers in Rappahannock County who are in the throes of preparing their Federal income tax returns can now determine how closely their personal deductions compare with the averages. Robert L. Brown, County Chairman for the March of Dimes wishes to thank all who contributed and those who helped in soliciting for the drive. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Feb. 22, 1973 The annual membership meeting of -- %• Rappahannock Farmers’Co-operative was held Tuesday night at Graves Mt. Lodge, Syria with approximately 150 attending. T.R. Taylor, chairman of the Rappahannock County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, suggests that it is a good time for farmers to bring up to date farm records which are maintained in the county ASCS office. Commissioner Vern L. Hill, of the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Cecil B. Baldwin as the Sperryville License Agent, effective Feb. 12. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Feb. 25, 1988 The final design plan submitted for Rappahannock’s proposed landfill meets current and contemplated regulations and standards, and then goes beyond them to achieve a greater measure of environment protection, according to engineer Leonard Joyce. Photo Courtesy ot Rappahannock Museum LONG AQO: The c°mer of Main and Middle Streets and the Fodderstack Road in Washinatnn Va. (where Mrs. Coxe’s Tavern is now located) in a bygone era. wash.ngton,

Construction and maintainance of driveways the key I This is the last of a series on driveways. Mike Gardner of VDOT and Steve Leake of Blue Ridge Excavating Company, Inc. provided background information in its preparation You can plan Opinion your driveway route anywhere you want on your land, but you must get a VDOT permit for an entryway from VDOT’s highway onto your property. Some people get upset at this, thinking that VDOT is encroaching on their land. The problem is, your entryway is not on your land. It’s on VDOT’s land. Specifically, it’s on their right-of-way and they are concerned with your safety and that of oncoming traffic on their property. That’s why they stipulate, wherever possible, such things as: Your driveway meeting the highway at a 90-degree angle, give or take five degrees; having a minimum width of 12 feet; having an optimum grade of plus or minus three percent (maximum of eight percent) for the first 25 feet; having a flared opening based on 20-foot curved radius and having adequate sight distance. The reasons? So you can get off the highway at a reasonable speed without getting rear-ended, and so you can get onto the highway without being broad sided. You might even consider extending your entryway “landing area” further onto your property, if the lay of the land permits. Lengthening the level part could improve your chances under snowy and icy conditions of not slipping or sliding out into traffic. Widening a part of it, you could set aside a space to park your vehicle if snow or sleet is expected. And while on these matters, identifying your property by either a mail box number nearby, or by your name on a sign, helps emergency vehicles know when they have arrived at your place. Having satisfied VDOT „ and your own peace of mind with your entryway, the next thing to consider is the route of your driveway. Since it’s your property, you can build your driveway anywhere you want. Contractors will recommend the best and safest route, but you are free to ignore their advice. People who settle in Rappahannock County from the city tend to pick a “dream house” site and will spend inordinate amounts of money on a driveway to get to that site. They may toss all maintenance considerations and safety factors out the window. A good contractor, though, when laying out a route for approval by a homeowner, will consider maintenance and safety factors right from the start. Where possible, they will opt for a southern exposure to melt snow and dry out a driveway after a rainstorm. They will plan places along the route to push snow off the roadway. They will follow the terrain to minimize cut and fill, so you don’t have to spend a lot of money to bring in truck loads of dirt and rock. Photo Courtesy of Don Audette STICKY SITUATION: A bridge over this stream collapsed last year leaving a rescue vehicle stuck for two days. They’ll take advantage of natural drainage patterns since water is the' chief enemy of driveways. They’ll seek out good soil so it won’t develop soft spots and weaken the roadbed. And they will work with you on planning space at the house-end of the driveway for parking, plus a turnaround area so emergency vehicles, if needed, can function in attempting to save your life or property. In laying out a route, consideration is also given to a proper grade for the driveway. There is little guidance on this subject. About all you can do is see what others do. VDOT and the National Park Service follow the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) policy for public roads in mountainous terrain, and their grades top out at 17 percent. VDOT’s “Subdivision Street Requirements” suggests a maximum of 16 percent. At least one county in Maryland stipulates nothing steeper than 17 percent for an individual driveway. A “Mountain Directory for Truckers, RV and Motor home Drivers” lists highways grades Headwaters sponsors poetry project Poet Gregory Orr will give a reading of his work on Friday, March 6 a 8 p.m. at Ki Theatre. The reading is a part of “The Many Faces of Poetry Project,” an effort sponsored by Headwaters Public Education Foundation supporting events focusing on the art of poetry at Rappahannock County High School and in the community. Orr will share his work with the high school students during the afternoon and with the community in the evening at Ki Theatre. Currently, Orr is professor of English at the University of Virginia in the MFA program and poetry editor of the Virginia Quarterly Review. He has been the recipient of National Endowment for the Arts and Guggenheim Fellowships. Published collections of his poetry include the titles City of Salt, New and Selected Poems, We Must Make a Kingdom of It, The Red House, Gathering the Bones Together, and Burning the Empty Nests. He lives with his wife Trisha, a painter, and his two daughters, Eliza and Sophia, Photo Courtesy of Headwaters POETRY READING: Gregory Orr will appear here March 6. in Charlottesville. Recent events of “The Many Faces of Poetry Project” at RCHS have included a reading and workshop led by Laura Schadler, a graduate of RCHS and a series of songwriting workshops offered by Paul Wakefield’s Dr. Henry to tour with Zouaves By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Dr. Marilene Henry’s fascination with both French culture and world history serves up a feast for readers and students alike. The newest French language teacher to join Wakefield Country Day School’s staff, Henry is also the author of Monumental Accusations, an exploration of French involvement in World War I. “I lived in France for many years,” explains the Belgianborn Henry. “I remembered always, in every little village, there was a statue of a soldier.” Inspired by these monuments of dying and suffering men, Henry researched and wrote her first nonfiction work. Following her physicist husband to the U.S. nearly 20 years ago, Henry attended George Mason University where she majored in economics and French. Her doctorate in French is from the University of Virginia. Before coming to Wakefield, she taught at Fauquier High School, Germanna College and George Mason. Henry’s passion for history will lead her back to France this summer as translator for a group of 40 American Zouaves, the colorful “New York 5th” Civil War reenactment regiment. Touring for over a week, the group will visit Paris, Rheims, Waterloo in Belgium, Verdun, the Chemin des Dames, and the Castle of Coucy. They also expect to meet German, Hungarian and Belgian Zouaves while visiting schools, retirement homes, and other citizen groups. At Chimay, the mayor of the town will receive them at the town hall and present them the keys to the city. While touring France, Henry intends to continue research on her latest project, a biography of a French Zouave from WWI, Achille Lecreux. Writing of a “simple, ordinary man” who, like thousands of others who fought and suffered, Henry plans to interview people in France who actually knew him. She and the Zouaves have scheduled a stop at a museum in Hirson where some of his personal artifacts are on display. In the midst of all this excitement, Henry is busy readying her French 1, 3, and 4 classes for the upcoming AP and National French exams. She is also preparing to teach a summer class at George Mason on French author Marcel Proust. “Proustian Society” combines French literature with history, providing Henry with the latitude to incorporate major events like the “Dreyfus affair” and World War II in her course material. Reisler of Trapezoid. Upcoming events include: A reading for the community Bankrupt? Repossession? Bad Credit? Shaky Credit? No Credit? 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For further information call Headwaters at 675-1819 or Sharon Wyrrick, project director, at 987-9446. As seen at The Kennedy Center, The Lincoln Center, and Moscoiv's Tchaikovsky Hall Coming March 4, 1998 to THE HILL SCHOOL in Middleburg, Virginia For Ticket Information and Reservations: Call 540-687-5897 hat are tough on braking sysems and engines, and suririsingly, for these vehicles, a engthy six to eight percent ^rade is called “severe.” This s not to say there are not realy steep roadways around, tomolo Place in San Francisco las a 32 percent grade: its sidewalks are steps, all the vay. Do you know the grade of /our own driveway? It’s easy so measure, but will take two people. Take an eight-foot stud md rest one end on, say, the steepest part of your driveway. Make the stud horizontal and put a bubble level on it. Level Lhe stud. Next, take a tape measure and measure the drop from the end of the stud bottom side) to the driveway below. What you read on the tape is the percent grade, but add one for 12 inches or more. You read eight irfehes; the grade is eight percent. You read 11 inches; it’s 11 percent. You read 15 inches; the grade is 16 percent. You read 23 inches; it’s a 24 percent grade. Having selected a route, the next step is to build the driveway. The whole idea here is to beat water and handle the weight of traffic. It starts with bulldozing the sub grade (the earth) to get something with a good crown and camber. Usually, a 20-foot wide swath is needed for a good roadway, ditch to ditch. If red clay is the sub grade, you have a good start. Such soil does not accept water easily and by putting in a four percent camber on the earth any water will easily run off to the sides. The soil is then stabilized by bringing in loads of stone of various sizes to lay down the various courses to handle the weight of the vehicles expected to pass over the driveway. This stone on top of the sub grade makes up the subbase and/or the base course. Small spaces between the stone, even after heavy compacting, lets any encroaching water drain off to the sides. Smaller stone (gravel), mixed with what are called “fines” or “dust,” make up the surface course, the idea here being to make the surface course as waterproof as possible, again to let water run off to the sides. Where’s the water coming from? From rainfall and snow above, and from water rising through the ground by capillary action below. Both are trying to undermine your driveway. The spacing in the stone below the surface course also lets any encroaching water go through freeze/thaw < cycles (water expands by nine . percent when frozen) without disrupting your driveway. , Obviously, the sides of your j driveway are pretty impor- • tant, as this is where all the water is going. In heavy rainstorms or with ..now melt, ; ditches fill up with running ; water that should be diverted • off into the woods or nearby . streams every 100-150 feet. Or ! a culvert might be used under | the roadway to carry off the ] water. ■ J A good contractor, with . experience in constructing J driveways in the county, knows what size culvert to use based on the size of your drainage basin, expected water flow (cubic feet per second) and any accompanying debris, thickness of the driveway roadbed, etc. The culvert must also be able to handle the weight of the roadway above it plus the weight of the vehicles passing over it. The same for any bridge. A few years ago, a bridge on private property collapsed after fire apparatus had passed over it. The fire apparatus was stuck on the far side for two days, putting it out of commission for that period of time. As to maintenance, have someone knowledgeable scrape a gravel driveway in the fall and spring to get rid of . washboards and high places. Repair pot holes by digging them out and filling them with good stone, gravel, and “dust.” Provide drainage for “ponding” or mud hole sites. Bring ' in new gravel, an inch or two thickness at a time, as needed. Clean ditches and culverts of leaves and debris, and repair their inlets and outlets. But most importantly, always drive slowly on your driveway so as not to kick gravel about. That is the main cause of wash boarding, high spots, and gravel thrown to the sides and into ditches. You don’t need speed to get up a steep grade; just a lower gear. Also, don’t speed out of your driveway onto the highway, as tires dig in, scatter gravel, and create “ponding” situations, • mud holes, or pot holes. Driving slowly on your driveway is the secret to driveway maintenance: It will save you very large sums of money in the long run. 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Best pleads guilty to charge By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Sixteen-year-old Joy Best pleaded guilty of a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana in Rappahannock Circuit Court last week. Best was charged last February for the alleged manufacture, selling, distribution and possession of marijuana at Rappahannock County High School on Feb. 21, 1997 — a felony charge. She was tried in Rappahannock’s Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court where Judge H. Dudley Payne found her guilty of the charge against her. Maintaining her innocence, Best appealed the decision and the case went to circuit court. On Dec. 19, 1997 a jury heard the case and a mistrial was declared after the jury remained deadlocked as to her guilt or innocence. On Jan. 16, her lawyer, John O’NeillCastro, said he had reached a plea agreement with the Commonwealth’s Attorney Farm From Page A1 “just fabulous!” — extremely low numbers on birth weight, and high numbers in weaning and yearling weights, milk production, and scrotal circumference categories. The EPD also rates fat content, marbling, retail product, and meat quality of butchered animals in the line. The Ginger Hill studs excel in these categories as well. The Ginger Hill line started out with “decent cows,” that the Millers bred First to foundation sire Crackerjack Baros 147M, who “jelled out the herd.” His daughters were bred to Shamrock HK, one of the breed’s top sires of broodcows with outstanding mothering instinct, ability to care for their young, and who produced excellent, abundant milk. Miller bred females from this cross to a good, allround producing bull, Executive 727, and the rest is Angus history. The farm succeeded in establishing such a consistent line that Miller no longer culls his herd as he once did. Now it is more a matter of selecting prime individuals to keep at Ginger Hill, versus offering high quality seed Peter Luke to a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana and on Feb. 19 she was sentenced. Judge Shore Robertson found her guilty of possession of marijuana and sentenced her to perform 500 hours of community service, with 300 hours suspended, to complete her 200 hours of community service and pay a $250 fine and court cost within her probationary period which is one year. Her probation is to be supervised by the juvenile probation officer and if she obtains a driver’s license it would be suspended for six months. Robertson said to her, “You have a lot of years ahead of you to be a good and lawful citizen and there is something to be learned from this experience. “Strong social currents in our society are suggesting that behavior with drugs such as marijuana should be allowed. But drugs alter the way you look at life and change your stock to other purebred and commercial breeders. Repeat buyers in Montana and other western states want young Ginger Hill bulls to improve the overall quality of their herds. In addition to top carcass ratings and excellent EPDs, Miller looks for breeding stock with good structural soundness, tractable temperaments, and ease of keeping. “Easy keepers” are animals that put on weight with minima^. feed, stay healthy yearround, and can consistently deliver and raise good healthy calves every year without medical complications. This is extremely important in an industry where profits can be marginal. “Fat cattle are still selling at prices established 10-20 years ago. Cattle that go to market for meat are the economic basis for the industry,” Miller stated. His buyers depend on Ginger Hill seed stock to make the difference for them in their bottom lines. Since graduating from Virginia Tech in 1957, Miller has narrowed down a few management principles that work for him. First, “the rumen is a wonderful manufacturing plant, but it must have protein to digest cellu view of things. Life is a gift to use for the betterment of all people. No matter what you do do it to the best of your ability. Keep your chin up, there is life after going through court. “Good luck. Go back to school and hold your head up and make something of your life.” In other court business, the case of Richard Allen Bottomley and Rodger William Bottomley, both accused of grand larceny has been set for April 2. The two brothers are being represented by different lawyers and the attorneys want the cases heard separately. They contend the defenses to be presented in the trial are different. Luke wants the cases heard together. He said the brothers acted together in committing the alleged crime. Rodger William Bottomley is currently in jail in Manassas. Richard Allen Bottomley will remain at liberty until the trial date. lose.” The rumen is the first and largest of a cow’s four stomachs. If the rumen works properly, the animal will be comfortable, content, and grow efficiently. High quality forage contributes both protein and roughage in a cow’s diet, while poor quality or scrub feed doesn’t. Many inexperienced farmers mistakenly provide low protein hay to their cattle and expect them to thrive. Secondly, farmers should be familiar with the soil maps of their properties. These are available in most counties from the tax assessment or extension offices and can be used to identify what plants can be most easily grown. Miller also encourages new farmers to keep their percentage of debt as low as possible and to expand their operations gradually. The Miller family wants to continue their breeding operation through their children and grandchildren, but Newbill Miller is, by his own admission, a practical man. “Economics may change everything,” he said, from unstable prices and rising taxes, to increased development in the county. In the meantime, though, there are new black calves at Ginger Hill and spring is in the air. *>©» A'tS^Hi^SS!> ftebies — 'on, v* . f;M>o • £'• houd. ,0' .MOv^.-SAr Planning From Page A1 all of those you have approved have been those types of offices,” he told the commission. Commission member Tom Junk said he would rather see a building renovated and used rather than run down. McCarthy said that such an application would still require a special use permit and that application would have to come through the commission. “You can then make general findings as to whether or not it is a professional office,” he Said. Commission chair Sharon Pierce said, “It seems we might want to encourage, rather than discourage, a few more ‘cottage’ businesses.” The motion was made to approve the proposed amendment with the change from the wording “and only in a structure on the property that houses the residence” to allow School From Page A1 recommendations, School Board Chairman John Tole directed David Gangel, county school superintendent, to open negotiations with Wise and Associates, the company that designed and installed the green metal roof over the high school auditorium and cafeteria. The board would like to begin renovations and repairs soon in order to complete the work over the summer. Based on 10 years’ worth of data, Gangel projects 1.5 percent compounded annual growth in the county’s school membership. School population steadily declined from 1977 to 1986, but in 1987 began to climb again. During this same period, state mandated programs and technology advances consumed vacant classroom Miller From Page A1 farm, giving instructions as to what should be done in the next few weeks. Miller was born Feb. 5, 1908 in Richmond. He was raised on a dairy farm and educated in public schools at Brandy Station, Va. Miller graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1928 and Harvard Business School in 1931. Miller spent his entire business career at the Miller Manufacturing Company in EVERYONE CAN SHOP THE CO-OP! Early Bird Seed : Start your seeds now for this year's flowers and vegetables. Sale Ends Saturday! Get Your Planting Supplies! We Have It All! • Potting Soil • Peat Pots • Onion Sets • Genesis turf type fescue ORGANIC GARDENING INFORMATION: • Saturday 10-12 at the Co-op the Aggrand Organics product representative will answer questions. • Saturday 2 p.m. at Extension Office. Ralph Kennedy of Aggrand will have a film and discussion on organic farming and fertilization. Everyone Is Welcome! No Charge! W. C. Brown, retired agriculture extension agent can now be found at the Warrenton Farmers3 Co-op. WARRENTON FARMERS’ CO OP 3 blocks from the intersection of Culpeper Street and Rr. 29S, 1 block from Horse Show Grounds 143 Washington Street • 347-7100 the business use as long as the business is on the property of the proprietor. Junk abstained, Ron Frazier, representative to the commission from the board of supervisors, voted no, and the other commission members voted in favor of the proposed amendment. During the public comment session county residents Joy Sloane, president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, Marc Malik, of RLEP, and Phil Irwin of Flint Hill both encouraged the commission to become part of the planning process for the Six Year Plan for Secondary Roads. The commission decided to send a letter to the board of supervisors to request their thoughts about having the commission involved in the process. Hans Gerhardt and Mary Bittinger, both of Slate Mills, informed the commission that the Korean Central Presbyterian Church, which applied here to build a retreat space and now, with the rising school population, fuels a drive for physical expansion. According to Gangel’s Jan. 23 report to the school board, the high school is at capacity and the cafeteria is within 20 students of exceeding fire marshall regulations. A “bubble” of children now advancing through grades 3-7 will put additional pressure on the high school. Funding for the project will be incorporated into next year’s budget plan. Sources for the money have not been identified although a bond is being considered. During the school board’s meeting on Feb. 10, board member Ron Makela introduced the subject of the faulty roof over the Rappahannock Elementary School cafeteria. Tole stated that, when last called, the vender showed up quickly to tackle the leaks, but the leaking is still “severe.” Tole suggested that either Richmond. He served as salesman from 1928-1931; secretary 1941; president from 1952 to 1974 and Chairman of the Board from 1974 to 1979. He was, prior to his death, a General Partner in Miller Land Company in Richmond. Miller was formerly a member of Board of Directors of United Virginia Bank, Richmond; Rappahannock Cold Storage, Sperryville; P.H. Hanes Knitting Company, Winston-Salem, N.C.; Emporia Manufacturing Company, Emporia; Miller Container Company, Roanoke and Richmond Federal Savings and Loan Association, Richmond. and was turned down, has purchased 260 acres in Culpeper County off Route 605 and bordering Route 707. They expressed concern about the project and the commission said it would try to find more out about the issue. The major concern expressed was finding out how much impact the project would have on the roads, part of which are in Rappahannock. The impact on the road was the reason Rappahannock denied the application here. McCarthy reported to the commission on the status of House Bill 1362. The bill would strip Fauquier County of its ability to use its special exception process when dealing with zoning issues. It has been carried over to next year. McCarthy said carry over bills that are still live go to the floor for a vote next year. He feels if the bill is not stopped it would probably be changed to include all counties in general which would mean a county could not require special exceptions permits. he or board member Bryant Lee should inspect the school following the next rain and speak with the project supervisor. “I think we will probably have to take action,” he said. “There is a point where enough is enough.” New construction or renovation projects being lined up include the designing and installing a new roof over the shop department in the high school, two restrooms in the high school will be completely gutted, four restrooms in the elementary school will be upgraded and renovated, and two faculty restrooms in each of the schools will be renovated. Tole reemphasized the need to remodel the 40 to 50 year old facilities. “The supervisors and school board are together on this. We need to work on lasting solutions and the supervisors have been very supportive of that concept.” Other accomplishments include former President of VMI General Alumni Association and President of VMI Board of Visitors; Recipient Distinguished Service Award from VMI Foundation Nov. 11, 1972; Vice President and Treasurer of George C. Marshall .. JjDundation _jn Lexington; member Ves'try~6f St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Richmond; President and member of the Executive Committee of United States Business and Industrial Council of Nashville, Tenn.; Director National Association of Manufacturers; Virginia Manufacturers Association; Richmond Chamber of Commerce; Board of Business and Industry Political Action Committee in Washington, D.C. and B and J Political Action Committee in Richmond. Miller was formerly chairman of Richmond City Democratic Committee and Chairman of Third District Democratic Committee of Virginia; Co-Chairman of Virginia Democrats for Eisenhower in 1952 and 1956, and delegate to the National Democratic Convention in 1960. Miller has been active in many state campaigns for candidates running for State Legislature, Governor, Congress and President. He stayed vitally interested in politics on the state level. Miller served as reserve officer U.S. Cavalry from 1929 to 1939, in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1945, and was discharged as a Captain. He was a member of the Commonwealth Club, Country Club of Virginia, Deep Run Hunt Club, Richmond German and Society of Colonial Wars, Richmond. He was married to the former Barbara Lizora Schoolfield of Danville, who survives him. Additional survivors include a daughter Mrs. Samuel (Lizora) Yonce of Greenwich, Conn.; a son J. Clifford Miller III of Richmond and Sperryville; four grandsons Samuel M. Yonce Jr., Logan Hanes Yonce, Clifford Miller Yonce and J. Clifford Miller IV and one granddaughter Laura Swift Miller. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at St. Stephen’6 Episcopal Church in Richmond with burial at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to the VMI Foundation, P.O. Box 932, Lexington, Va. 22450 or The George C. Marshall Foundation/Miller Fund, Draw 1600, Lexington, Va. 24450.

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6 • Real Estate/B8 February 25, 1998 Forensics team dominates district meet By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock High School’s Public Speaking team hosted and won the Bull Run District meet last week in a sweep over Brentsville, 57-32. In the best ever showing for a Rappahannock forensics team eighteen of the 29 trophies awarded went to Rappahannock students. There were 10 categories with three awards — first, second and third — in each. RCHS forensics coach is Jon Heddleston said he was extremely proud of all the team members. First place honors were taken by: Michael Lets'en, for original oratory and extemporaneous (domestic); Michael Baader, extemporaneous (foreign); Chad Heddleston, storytelling; Emily Sims, prose interpretation; Andrew Inglis, poetry interpretation; Andrew Van Horn, serious dramatic interpretation; and the team of Courtney Mauro and Andrew Van Horn in duo interpretation. Brentsville only took first in two categories, humorous dramatic interpretation and spelling. Other Rappahannock students who earned trophies were: Frank Paratore, third in extemporaneous (domestic); Andrew Inglis, second in extemporaneous (foreign); Dean Payne, third in original oratory; Emily Sims, second and Chad Heddleston, third in humorous dramatic interpretation; the team of Emily Taylor and Dean Payne, second and the team of Mike Baader and Chris Sause, third in duo interpretation; Adam Rogers, third in storytelling; and Courtney Mauro, second and Ian Blubaugh, third in spelling. Next for these students is the regional competition at Madison County High School on March 4. Any of them who place first or second at regionals will advance to the state tournament which will be held in Charlottesville in March. Throughout the evening judges and students alike were treated to a veritable feast put on by one of Elva Hensen’s culinary arts classes. Students from that class who helped with the buffet were: Christina Fincham, Chris Graves, Chris Hodo, Heather Johnson, Rebekah Letsen, Jonathan Moore, Kenneth Robinson and Sonya Wigington. Serving as judges were: Christine Antram, Maggie Rogers, Alex Sharp, George Sharp, Mary Ann Biggs, Elizabeth Blubaugh, Jan La Valley, Paige Coombs, Reed Gillespie, Grace Sims, Laurel Van Horn, Cindy Wayland, Jeanne Grimes, Sharon Kilpatrick, Susan Payne and Sharon Wyrrick. Time keepers for the event were: Amanda Brown, Brock Hermansen, John Paolicelli and Shiloh Proper. Rappahamock News Staff Photos/Jan LaValley RUNNERS UP: The Brentsville team took second in the Bull Run District Forensics meet last week. Team members are, from left, Sean Croushorn, Jennie Kilcullen, Jennifer Reuter, Peter Pittman, Jenny Eby, Cara Dye, Mike O’Konski, Dionna McIntyre and Brian McCue A classic win Rappahannock News Statt Photo. Carl Eborn Ten members of Wakefield Country Day School’s Junior Classical League won 30 awards for academic achievement at the state JCL convention in Richmond last semester. The annual event challenges competitors’ knowledge of Latin language, literature, grammar and word derivatives, as well as Roman history, geography, mythology and other classical subjects. WCDS’s Junior Classical League winners, who recently competed in Richmond, are: front from left, Niall O’Donnell, Brian Fernandez and Charles R. Cowherd; center from left, Leonard Cowherd III, Jacob Keswick and Sanjeer Ranede; back from left, Lindsay Knight and Erin Nilan. DISTRICT CHAMPS: The Rappahannock High School Forensics Team members are the Bull Run District Champs and will advance to regionals at Madison on March 4. Team members are from left, Chris Sause, Adam Rogers, Courtney Mauro, Ian Blubaugh, Andrew Van Horn, Emily Sims, Emily Taylor, De^n Payne, Mike Letsen, Abe McLear, Chad Heddleston, Andrew Inglis, Mike Baader and Frank Paratore. 50th year for Bland contest Winners advancing to regional competition in March By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer This year marks the 50th year the International Organization of Lions Clubs has sponsored their annual James Bland Music Competition. The Theatre again hosted the local event on Sunday, Feb. 22 in Rappahannock. The 14 contestants entertained the audience with their skill and talent. Three-time winners Dale Forrester and Rachel Lucas won first place overall in the instrumental and vocal categories, respectively, and they will advance to the regional competition at the Warrenton Junior High School on March 22. Bob Scott, Rappahannock Lions Club member and former professional actor and producer, presided as master of ceremonies with the help of co-chairman, David Gillis who works with the Rappahannock County Band Boosters. A number of Rappahannock Lions attended including Bob Anderson, Frank Warner, George Sharp, Mike Mahoney and John Hartline. The club donated $440 in prize money for the event. The competition is judged in four categories, junior and senior vocal and instrumental, “to give the older youth a fair chance,” said Scott (and he wasn’t kidding). The vocalists and instrumentalists were equally divided this year. The talent pool changed somewhat since last year with the addition of a few new musicians, but notably missing were vocalist Margo Haynes and pianists James and Ben Kelly, all winners last year. “Don’t confuse this as ‘bland’ music because of the name,” said Scott, who explained that James Bland was a creative and prolific song writer born in 1854 who composed the now controversial, “Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny.” He played the banjo, sang, became internationally famous, but died a pauper in Philadelphia, Pa. In honor of his memory and his contribution to American music, the Lions Clubs established the annual Bland Music Competition. The seven vocalists participating this year were Eleanor HappanannocK News btart Hhoto/uan tDom ADVANCING TO REGIONALS: Violinist Dale Forrester won first place in the junior division instrumental categgory with Concerto in A Minor 3rd Movement by Vivaldi. Clifford, 17, Jennifer Starr. 17, Emily Clifford, 12, Rachel Lucas, 12, Robin Oyster, 11, and Michelle Fegeas, 9. The seven instrumentalists included saxophonist Wendy Gillis. 13, violinist Dale Forrester, 12, cellist Hugh Forrester, 10, and pianists Lily Menze, 16, Jami Gillis, 15, Samantha Breeden, 14, Nicole Fegeas, 9, and Nicole Espinola, 8. Judges for vocalists were Kathy Kneupfer and Jo-An Getsinger, both experienced in choral music. Judges for the instrumental category were professional pianist Emma Sue Amos and George Sims, band director in the Fauquier County Public Schools. Three vocalists, Lucas, Michelle Fegeas and Emily Clifford, each sang renditions of “My Heart Will Go On," from the movie Titanic. The youngest participant, pianist Nicole Espinola, played Appalossa (Foccatina) by Anne Demarest with precision, clarity and excellent timing. Wendy Gillis, saxophonist, mesmerized the crowd with Belle Nuit by J. Offenbach. Dale Forrester’s fingering on his violin was notable for its technical difficulty as he played Concerto in A Minor 3rd Movement by Vivaldi Samantha Breeden's beautiful interpretation of "The Way We Were,” sung with warmth and poise, enchanted the audience. Winners in the senior instrumental category were: first, Wendy Gillis; second, Lily Menze; third. Jami Gillis. In the senior vocal category Samantha Breeden took first, second was Eleanor Clifford, and third. Jennifer Starr. Junior instrumental winners were. Dale Forrester, first; Nicole Espinola, second; and Nicole Fegeas, third. Winners for the junior vocal category were: Rachel Lucas, first; Michelle FegeaS, second; and Robin Oyster, third. Winners in first place each won $50 cash, second place winners received $35 cash and third place winners left with $25. Each musician received an evaluation with judges’ comments in order that they may improve future performances. Performers typically return for several years, gaining experience and improving their ranking each year. The Lions Club believes that music is important for youth and Scott added it has been noted statistically that music training raises SAT scores. According to a survey provided by SAT. 1997 SAT test takers with four or more years of music training scored 02 points higher on the verbal portion of the test and 42 points higher on the math portion than students with no musical experience.

—T" Church A Activities J Anniversary celebration The Ways and Means Club of Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill will celebrate their anniversary on Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m. Musical guests for this program will be the Echoes of Praise, Edward Thompson and Jimmy Stewart. Dinner will be served. All are welcome. The Rev. James Price is pastor of Macedonia. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Woodville Baptist Sunday: Wednesday: Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, March 1 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m. with communion, Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting African-American program set An African-American History program will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Miriam H. Porter, Ph.D., Assistant Professor from George Mason University in Fairfax. Music will be provided by the Golden Angels from Warrenton. All are welcome. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange. Rector Masses: 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 Ash Wednesday Service Amissville United Methodist Church is having an Ash Wednesday Service on Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. There will be readings, a homily, the “Imposition of Ashes” and Holy Communion. Nursery will be available for infant through five years old. This service marks the beginning of Lent for the Christian Church. Lent leads up to the crucifixion and to Easter’s resurrection. The community is invited for this special service. The church is located in Amissville on U.S. 211 north of Culpeper and west of Warrenton. For more information call Rev. Nancy White at 937-4397. 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. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Women’s Corporate Communion & Breakfast 9 a.m. Sunday School youth & adult 10 a.m. Morning Prayer I 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study, ' Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Lenten dinner & program 6:15 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Eyery first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sympathy extended to families Our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Charles Holmes who passed way this past week. Mr. Holmes’ family requests donations be made to the Amissville United Methodist Church in his name. We are also saddened over the death of Morris Breeden. Our prayers are with his family. Mr. Breeden’s family requests that contributions be made in his name to the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. Happy birthday wishes are sent to Toby Wildman and my dad, Denzil Canfield. Both will celebrated their big day on March 3rd. Sharon Scott has been moved to Culpeper Health Care Center to begin therapy. A fund has been established to help her with the cost of the long-term care she must receive. Sharon has given so much of herself and her time to our community in her work and as a volunteer. Please send your donation to the Sharon Scott Fund, do Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Inc., P.O. Box 147, Amissville, Va. 20106 and mark to the attention of Sarah Latham. Checks should be made payable to the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Inc. The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will hold a benefit dance with all of the proceeds to go to the SharOn Scott Fund on Saturday, Feb. 28. Music will be provided by Glen Drone and Grey Wolf beginning at 9 p.m. Proper dress is required for admittance. Amissville Homemakers Club will hold their next meeting on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Amissville Baptist Church. The topic for the evening will be “Cathedral Windows.” This is the last week to buy raffle tickets for TY Princess Bear beanie baby now being sold by Rappahannock Elementary School’s PTO to raise funds to replace their playground equipment. Tickets may be purchased for $1 at the school, Early’s Carpet, or Hackley’s Store. The drawing will be held Thursday, Feb. 26, and you do not need to be present to win. Best wishes are sent to Hubert Gilkey who is retiring from the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors. Mr. Gilkey has served on the board for 18 years as a spokesperson for the Wakefield District and will be missed by his peers. Culpeper County Schools will have an early dismissal for students on Thursday, March 5, at 1:30 p.m. Parent/teacher conferences will be held on that day from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Plan now to schedule your appointment. Rappahannock County Schools will use March 6 and April 3 as make-up days. The School Board will decide at their March meeting if April 6 and 7 are to be used as makeup days. These dates were originally scheduled as a part of the “Spring Holiday.” Kudos to all of the Rappahannock students who made honor roll. Your hard work and dedication is paying off! Spring is right around the corner and the robins are already being sighted pecking the ground for worms. This has really been a mild winter and I, for one, am glad the rain wasn’t snow. Mrs. Dot Mank returns for weekend Mrs. Dot Mank of Charlottesville was visiting with friends in the county over the weekend. We were so glad to have her visit in our home on Sunday morning. She did a lot of volunteering here when she resided in the county. She is now very active in volunteering with the University of Virginia Hospital and other organizations in Charlottesville. Our prayers are with Mrs. Mary Latham and Mrs. Jeannie McNear who will be having surgery this week. Awards were given during the Sunday worship service at the Washington Baptist Church for participation in the Variety Show held recently. Bronze went to Rev. Phil Bailey for the Cowardly Lion, Bob Amos received silver for his Broadway performance, and Kenneth Hix was awarded gold for his portrayal of Dorothy in the J Wizard of Oz. Happy birthday to Mr. Vergil Atkins of Sperryville who will be 81 years old on Thursday, Feb. 26 and to KeiJ<h Settle of Castleton on Saturday, Feb. 28. Saturday night Mrs. hum Vest and daughter Victoria of Flint Hill, Ms. Bonnie Cave, Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughters Amanda and Bobbie Jo and Lucy Burnham enjoyed a girls night out with dinner and attended the movie “Titanic” in Front Royal, Pentecostal revival planned Revival services will be held at Flint Hill Pentecostal Church March 8 through 15 with different preachers each evening. All services will be held at 7:30 except March 8 and March 15 at 6:30 p.m. Heaven’s Express will be singing on March 8, March 9, March 13 and March 15. Preachers will include Rev. Aldine Pence March 8; Rev. Ashby Jenkins March 9; Rev. Doug Gochenour March 10; Rev. Ethel Painter March 11; Rev. Tony Cubbage March 12; Rev. Albert Kling March 13; Rev. Laney Knight March 14 and Rev. Ray Wines on March 15. All are welcome. Mrs. Vickie Beatty and son Robbie of Front Royal were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and family. Sunday night dinner guests of the Bobby Brown family were Mrs. Kim Vest, Kirkland and Victoria of Flint Hill. Congratulations to the winners of the mystery missionary contest at the Washington Baptist Church. Bobby Brown won in the adult category and Jessica Estes and Nate Martin won in the youth section. The mystery missionary is Rev. Doug Pilot of Conemaugh Valley Baptist Association in Duncansville, Pa. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett returned home on Monday after visiting for a week with Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. Mrs. Annie Hawkins spent from Sunday until Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Burke in Annandale. On Wednesday Frank Hawkins of Fredericksburg visited his mother Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were George Bennette of Front Royal, Roger Hawkins of Warrenton, Mrs. Mabel Burke and granddaughters Molly and Katie Burke of Woodville. Also Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Johnathan and Jamie who have returned home after vacationing for a week in Orlando, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Seiling of Mahomet, 111. arrived Sunday for a visit until Friday with Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz. Donald Keyser of Alexandria spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser and they had lunch in Luray. Get well wishes are sent to Miss Sallie Lillard and Elwood (Chicken) Welch of Flint Hill. Have a good week and please call me when you have news for my column. Chadwells have girl Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chadwell of Front Royal are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Hailey Leanne on Jan. 7 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Hailey weighed eight pounds and seven ounces and was 21 inches long. Her grandparents are Roy Haley and Linda Haley of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chadwell of Huntly. Great grandparents are Mary Gastonot of Linden, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Luncesford of Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haley of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williamson of Steelton, Pa. Brookside Restaurant & 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 Hilly 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 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING" U. S. 2M, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 That Mysterious Place As a child I dreamed of what lay behind those walls. I had fantasies of Spanish kings and ravenhaired flamenco dancers. I imagined lush gardens of vibrantly colored flowers surrounding gushing fountains. How I longed to visit that mysterious place. Years have elapsed since my childhood. Though I could have arranged it, I have never visited that mysterious place; for I have learned that some mysteries are better left to the imagination. In a world of stark reality, we need to believe in the wonder of those things that are as yet unseen...having faith that one day we could bold the key. Our Lord says in Matthew 16:19, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.” Indeed the Bible tells us of that wonderful place, yet we must wait until we are ready. We must grow as children of our Heavenly Father and prepare for that mystery to unfold as we learn of God’s will for our lives. Worship at your local church or synagogue. 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Mrs. Brown enjoys out-of-town guests Friday guests of Mrs. Catherine Brown were Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Kushner of California. Mrs. Shirley Kushner was a Saturday until Monday guest of her mother Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Thelma Jenkins was a Saturday evening guest of Mrs. Lillie Corbin. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 1. The Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David were Thursday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington. The Rappahannock Point to Point Races will be held this Saturday, Feb. 28 with the First race beginning at 12 noon at Thornton Hill Farm on Route 522. Mrs. Polly Aylor and Mrs. Helen Coffey visited Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers in Stephens City on Saturday. Mr. Nethers is recuperating from recent surgery. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and family were Amy Wharton and Amanda of Culpeper and Mrs. Lillie Corbin. Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Lillie Corbin who celebrated her special day on Monday, Feb. 23. Also birthday wishes go out to my sister-in-law Sandra Jenkins who will celebrate hers on Saturday, Feb. 28. Sincere sympathy is extended to the Miller family upon the passing of Mr. J. Clifford Miller Jr. Flint Hill news notes The Flint Hill Administrative Board of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church met recently at the church with nine members present. Sallie Lillard is a patient at Montvue Nursing home at Luray. She is reported to be showing some improvement in her recovery. She would like to hear from her friends. Her address is Montvue Nursing Home 30 Montvue Luray, Va. 22835. Mary Hickerson entered Warren Memorial Hospital on Sunday evening. We wish her a speedy recovery. Ray Nicholson of Front Royal and formerly of Flint Hill continues as a patient in the Winchester Rehab Center, following injuries received in an auto accident recently. Elwood Welch is a patient in the Leesburg Hospital following surgery. He is reported to be improving. He is visited daily by his family. We wish everyone on the sick list a quick recovery. Leon Lillard of Winchester and Lois Duncan of Broad Run visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard on Sunday. The Seven Persuasion Band will sponsor a benefit dance to raise money for their first C.D., at the Flint Hill Fire Hall on Saturday, March 14 starting at 9 p.m. The dance is open to the public. You may contact Connie Huff Harris at 675-3389 for more information. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship services on Sunday, March 1 at 11:15 a.m. with communion. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Local garden advice By KENNER P. LOVE Extension Agent, ANR If bird feeding has been a favorite activity this winter, order trees and shrubs that provide cover and small fruits for your feathered friends. Consider species such as crabapple, hawthorn, holly, dogwood, and pyracantha that can help lure hungry birds from cultivated fruits, if planted on the opposite side of the yard. Deciduous trees with narrow crotch angels (such as Bradford pear) are more susceptible to snow damage than are trees with wide-branching angles as they have poor structure across the angle. Trees with large cavities in their trunks should be evaluated yearly as to whether or not they should be removed for safety reasons. When a cavity takes up over 75 percent of a limb or trunk, the wood could give way anytime. Water shrubs in your landscape throughout the winter if the soil is dry. Evergreen plants transpire water from their leaves whenever the air temperature is above 40 degrees F. To make old hay and manure weed-free, spread them on the soil in late winter, water well, and cover with black plastic. Weed seeds will sprout after few days of warm weather, then will be killed by frost and lack of light. Check valuable trees and shrubs for tent caterpillar egg masses and bag worms. Remove them to reduce the number of destructive pests this spring. Tent caterpillar egg masses aMre gray and varnished looking and form a collar around twigs. Bag worms look somewhat like a pine cone hanging at the end of branches. SI'BSCKIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper 8254037 Wednesday Night I Prime Rib $11.95 I ^ Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, Potato <St Onion Rings $10.95 a 4-H Activities Photos by Hazel Zinn-Day OVERNIGHT CAMP: This past weekend Rappahannock County 4rHer’s attended 4-H Junior Winter Overnight Camp at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center in Front Royal. They camped with Culpeper and Shenandoah counties and wiir camp with these counties again during the summer camp program. Campers attending were Ashleigh Lamma, Jesse Palmer, Tommy Pendleton, Frances Monroe, Rebecca Tupper and Devin Day. Pictured here are teen counselors hard at work during the “campfire” program. Teen counselors attending and pictured here are Julie Payne, Lindsey Burger and Robyn Kaye. BB—1^1 mmm: NEW CLUB: The 4-H Technology Club is working on their web page for Rappahannock County. This is a newly formed club for youth ages 11-19 years old and they are looking for a business or individual to help support this project. If any business or individual is interested in supporting this newly formed club, call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. Pictured here from left to right is Glen Swain, Nathan Corbin and Teen Leader Chris Antony. Viewtown highlights Birthday wishes go out to Acrey Dodson and Duayne Dodson who will celebrate their day on Saturday, Feb. 28. April Reid and Jerry Corbin Jr. were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Frazier and family. Mrs. Katherine Gaines is home after being a patient in the Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. We wish her a speedy recovery. Prayers is extended to Sharon Scott who was injured in an accident recently. We hope she continues to recover. Donations may be made to the Sharon Scott Fund c/o Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Inc., RO. Box 147, Amissville, Va. 20106, attn: Sarah Latham. Have a great week! 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. 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. 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Family dance party set A swing dance will be held on Friday, March 6 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Marshall Community Center. Cost is $5 per person, soft soled shoes, no heels please and children are welcome. For information call 675-344 Golf lessons offered Golf lessons are being offered at Viewtown General Store. Five, one hour lessons will begin Sunday, March 22 at 5 p.m. Dan Finnerty, a Nitro Senior Tour player will be giving the lessons. Golf clubs and balls will be supplied. Call Margaret or John Wiese at 937-9909 for information on cost and to sign up. Benefit dance scheduled The Creative Community Youth Council will hold its first fundraising event Saturday, Feb. 28 at Ki Theatre in Washington. Three bands will perform live music for a night of dancing and socializing. Local talent will be featured including The Daycare Swindlers, Please God and a mystery band to be announced that evening. The fun will begin at 8 p.m. and will continue until 12 midnight. A $5 cover charge will benefit CCYC’s efforts to provide leadership opportunities for area teens. Their next open meeting for anyone wanting to get involved in future projects will be held on Sunday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Mountainside Market. spring harden Sale slated Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington will be sponsoring a Spring Garden Sale on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine under the big tent opposite the church. Come see, covet and buy beautiful Japanese Maples, Evergreen Azaleas, Virginia Native Plants, Rare Trees and Shrubs, Reblooming Iris, Herbs of many kinds, annuals and perennials, fresh Spring vegetables and strawberries. Beautify your gardens and help the Trinity Church Garden Guild build a stunning new Church garden on Middle Street in the heart of the village, opposite the famous Inn at Little Washington. Spring citrus fruit sale set The Rappahannock Band Boosters are currently selling citrus fruit for the Spring season. Red Grapefruit and Valencia Oranges are available and may be ordered by calling Sally Havstad at 987-8342 or Betty Thomas at 6753293. The deadline is March 9. Pickup is scheduled for March 19 and 20 from 2 to 4:45 p.m. and March 21 from 8 to 11:45 a.m. at the Rappahannock Coop. Certification offered Parents, early childhood professionals and babysitters can receive American Red Cross certification in First Aid and Child/Infant CPR. The class is scheduled for March 7 from 8 a.m. to '4 p.m., cost is $25. Pre-registration is required, the class is limited to 10. For information call Lisa Pendleton at 675-3237. Second annual Transition fair set Do you know someone with special needs? Could they benefit from information on financial planning, employment assistance, housing, college support, adult education, counseling, and/or parent support? If so, they should plan to attend the Transition Fair at Fauquier High School on March 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. Encouraged to attend are students and graduates with disabilities, parents, school personnel, arid anyone interested in the services available for individuals with disabilities. For information contact Lisa Crane at 347-6100, ext. 239. Classes at Oldway The following classes will be held at Oldway Art Center in Sperryville. Beginners fusing class, no experience necessary to make fused tiles or jewelry pieces Saturday, Feb. 28 1-4 p.m., one day class $45. Advanced Stained glass class, six week session, meets Mondays, 7-9 p.m., cost $95. For more information call De’Danann Glassworks at 987-8615. Oldway is a small and growing artist community that offers various art classes and workshops, provides educational field trips for schools and organizations, studio space for artists, and is also the home of Glassworks Gallery, an unique art gallery. Healing Arts activities Rappahannock Healing Arts will sponsor the following activities: Thursday, Feb. 26 yoga at 9:30 a.m. and Feb. 28: Alexander/Massage. A ten week Herbal Medicine Series will be held March 17 through May 26. Herbalist Kathleen Maier will teach the series based on British Master Herbalist David Hoffman’s therapeutic herbalism course. You will learn how to make simple preparations and tea blends for all the systems. Each class will cover anatomy and physiology, materia medica and healthy alternatives for family health care. Due to the nature of the course, it is strongly recommended that the series be attended as a whole. Course fee is $200. Space is limited, so reserve your place by sending a non-refundable check for $50 payable to Kathleen Maier. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9. Practical nursing aptitude testing George Washington Carver-Piedmont Technical Education Center will be testing beginning March 3 for admission to the 18 Month Practical Nursing Program that begins in August, 1998. There is a $1,000 tuition for each of the two phases of the program. If accepted into the program, the first payment will be due Aug. 1. 1998. After completing the program, the graduate is eligible to take the National licensing Exam for becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. Call 825-0476 to schedule for testing or for information. The testing fee is $15. St. Patrick s Day celebration set St. Patrick's Day celebration will be held Oasis Winery on Saturday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy authentic live Irish music on stage at the Oasis Winery in honor of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day while tasting and sampling wines and complimentary hor d’oeuvres. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information call 1-800-304-7656. Workshop plan ned An Arts and Crafls Workshop for children is being offered by .Janet Kerig at Oldway Crafts Village, Sperryville, Saturdays, Feb. 28 and March 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The three week workshop is a multi-media experience including basketry, papermaking, tie-dye. medicine wheels, art from nature, beadwork, candlemaking, painting, drawing, storytelling and percussion and dance jams. Emphasis is on creativity. Children bring lunch and drinks. Pre-registration is required. To register call 987-8670.

Point to Point races, picnic lunches go hand-in-hand It’s Steeplechase time in Rappahannock and the Point to Point races will be held Saturday, Feb. 28 beginning at 12 noon at Thornton Hill Farm near Sperryville. Hopefully, it will be a gorgeous Spring like day and horse racing enthusiasts will be plentiful. Many people go for the races but I’m convinced just as many go for the picnicking. Ham and biscuits, cheese and crackers, a fruit tray and something sweet sounds great, but at the races there are picnic spreads like you wouldn’t believe on linen tablecloths complete with fresh flowers. Oh. what beautiful sights. The races in Sperryville make for an enjoyable fun filled day for the entire family. We have selected some recipes from Rappahannock cooks that we hope you will try for the race season this year. We encourage you to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful Rappahannock scenery for the day. Cheese Ball 2 i<8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated 2 teaspoons grated onion 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons parsley 2 tablespoons pimento nuts, walnuts or pecans r Recipe Corner Soften cream cheese with electric mixer. Beat in Cheddar cheese and next eight ingredients.Stir in parsley and pimento. Cover and place in refrigerator for two hours, until firm enough to form a ball. Roll ball in nuts until covered. Note: 1 tablespoon chopped green pepper may also be added. Lillian Aylor Sperryville Easy Dip 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream (low fat and nonfat work well) Salsa (medium to hot) to taste Tortilla chips (a new one on the market has only one gram of fat per serving) Mix sour cream and salsa and serve with tortilla chips for a super fast, delicious snack. Cucumber Spread 2 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese (room temperature) 2 medium or 1 large cucumber 6 green onions, chopped fine 2 tablespoons sour cream Dash salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Grate cucumbers (skin and all) into bowl. Add rest of ingredients and mix well. Serve with pumpernickel bread. Both of the above recipes are from the collection of Emily Furmage, the mother of Debbie Massie, Amissville* Fried Chicken Chicken, cut up shortening flour salt pepper Using an iron skillet, /nelt shortening and heat it until very hot. Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken and then flour it well. Place chicken in hot grease and cut the heat back to medium. Put.a top on the skillet and do not take it off except to turn the chicken over. Cook for approximately 45 minutes. Remove chicken and drain on paper towels. Montpelier Sperryville 1 Barbecued Chicken 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) Sauce: 1/4 cup reduced sodium ketchup 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon, ready-made white horse radish 2 teaspoons firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 clove garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preheat broiler, heat a charcoal grill until coals form white ash, or preheat a gas grill to medium. To prepare sauce, in a small saucepan, combine ketchup, vinegar, horse radish, brown sugar, garlic and thyme. Mix well. Bring to a boil over medium low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened about five • minutes. Remove from heat, stir in pepper. Brush tops of chicken pieces lightly with sauce. Place chicken; sauce-side down, on a foil lined broiler pan or grill rack. Brush other sides lightly with sauce. Broil or grill three inches from heat, basting with remaining sauce and turning until no longer pink in center, about five to seven minutes per side. Let chicken stand for five minutes before serving. Short Cut: When time is short, omit the sauce. Instead, use 1/2 cup of ready made reduced sodium barbecue sauce mixed with a little cider vinegar, or red wine vinegar and white horse radish. Proceed as directed. If you are preparing this for the races on Saturday, make sure to take along extra paper towels or wet towelettes of some type. Marie Davis Washington Baked Chicken Special 6 whole chicken breasts, split and deboned 2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup lemon juice 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 teaspoons celery salt 2 teaspoons paprika 4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup margarine, melted 1/2 cup shortening, melted Rinse chicken and pat dry. Combine sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, paprika, salt and pepper in large mixing bowl. Stir well. Add chicken, coating well. Cover and chill 8-10 hours or overnight. Remove chicken from mixture; coat evenly with bread crumbs and place in a 9x13 baking dish. Combine margarine and shortening and spoon over chicken. Bake ^at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Spoon remaining margarine mix over < hicken and bake an additional 15 minutes or until browned; Yield; 12 servings. Aney Massie Washington Lemon Bread 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup ©ooking oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Shell Always Remember How We Made Her Feel At Home T" T"ow you feel about where you deliver your J I baby is as important to us as it is to you. J* JL That is why we have designed our newly renovated Maternity Wing for your complete comfort, privacy and convenience-all in a way we hope will make you feel very much at home. Most importantly, at Fauquier Hospital, mothers and fathers-to-be will find an expert staff of doctors and nurses who provide the very finest in birthing, maternity and newborn care. This is your invitation to tour our Maternity Wing (by appointment only), where we’ll give you a FREE copy of the national bestselling book, What to Expect When You’re Expecting (Workman Publishing)-which reassuringly answers the concerns of mothers and fathers-to-be. To schedule a tour, to arrange a visit with one of our doctors, or to find our more about information on our board-certified Obstetricians, Pediatricians, or Family Practitioners, please call us today. ^ Fauquier Hospital (540) 349-0588 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons shredded lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon salt In mixing bowl beat together egg, milk, cooking oil and lemon juice. Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon peel, and salt. Add to egg mixture, stirring just until moistened. Pour into two greased loaf pans. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans onto wire rack. Cool completely. Wrap and store overnight. Make two small loaves. Darlene Moore Flint Hill Apple Pie Apples 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon nutmeg 2 teaspoons butter Pie crust, unbaked fsee recipe below) Peel apples and slice very thin. Fill pie crust with apples until full. Sprinkle sugar and nutmeg over top and dot with butter. Roll out remaining dough and place on top of pie filling. Make four slits in top pastry with a knife. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until crust is brown. Pie Crust: 3 cups flour 1 cup shortening 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold water Combine flour and salt and cut in shortening with a pastry blender. Mix in enough cold water until mixture looks like biscuit dough. Form into a ball. Roll out dough and place in pie pans. This is enough for two pies. Thornton Hill Sperryville Easy Cheesy Lemon Bars 1 package lemon cake mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese 3 eggs, divided 1 package lemon frosting mix Preheat rtven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom only of 9x13 inch pan. Combine cake mix, butter and one egg. Stir until moist. Pat into pan. Blend frosting mix into cream cheese. Reserve one half cup for frosting baked bars. Add two eggs to remaining frosting mixture. Beat three to four minutes at high speed, spread over base. Bake at 350 degrees - for 30 to 40 minutes. Coot, frost, cut. Debbie Massie Amissville Cowboy Cookies 2 sticks margarine, very soft 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar (1/2 light, 1/2 dark) 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups quick' cooking oatmeal 1 (12 ounce) package, chocolate chips 1/2 to 3/4 cup pecans Cream margarine, brown and white sugars. Add eggs. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Stir in vanilla, oatmeal and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees. Tip: Do not over bake. Yield: 5 to 6 dozen. Betsy Murray Washington Book benefits hospice fund By participating in the second annual Adventures in Dining program, 25 popular local restaurants are supporting Hospice of the Rapidan’s Benevolent Care Fund for terminally ill patients and their families. The 1998 book features 37 coupons redeemable for over $200 in discounts. Coupons are valid through November 1998. Books may be purchased at $30 each, or $25 for two or more, by calling Hospice of the Rapidan, (540)825-4840.

Hiking experience, heart of the matter BY WAYNE F. BALDWIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Saturday morning, Feb. 14, 1998 my sister, brother-inlaw and two nephews met me at Beech Spring Church to begin our hike up Beech Spring Hollow. Having a particular interest in the area, especially the Hazel Mountain region which had been home to many of our maternal ancestors who included the Burke, Jenkins and Dodson families, we headed out hoping to find a cemetery. Our grandmother relating the story of going up there by horse and buggy taken by her mother to visit Aunt “Zooie”. However, time and distance to a child is a fleeting thing and to try and retrace the route taken more than 70 years ago from a memory is no easy task. Memory lapses, water courses and roads change naturally, not to mention the handiwork of man upon the environment, and 60 years of re-growth of the forest. Other folks have also added to the background information, still without personal investigation and no hard evidence before the curious seeker, the endeavor becomes even more complicated. With food supply and map, all the necessary hiking equipment, we set off at 10 a.m., with a fine but brisk snow falling out of the clouds covering our destination. We found several old home sites on the trail up. The final one was atop a high hill with a curved road leading up. It must have been a house with rooms built on either side of a central chimney. Many old relics such as barrel hoops and tubs lay about, even one blue rimed white pot which was apparently a flower pot after its original intesions sprang a leak, evidenced by the nail holes in the bottom of it. My information says this was, at the coming of Shenandoah Park, the home of B. Dodson. My six year old nephew proving • his mountaineer integrity by wailing every step of the way encouraged his elderly uncle. Although it was rather early in the year, we found evidence spring was coming by some patches of daffodils near budding. However, finding these hallowed places of early habitation was not our only desire. The matter at hand, close to my heart, was locating a cemetery up there. I know of the one just back of Beech Spring Church at the edge of the first hill to the right, but was informed that there was another one further up. This one would be where my great great grandparents, William Austin and Nancy Belle Jenkins Burke, were buried. Oh, how I still recall my great great aunt, Goldie Burke Jones Dodson, telling about their funerals! Before proceeding with this story I’m including a tale related to me by my grandmother upon the occasion of their visit with her mother’s relatives up here. As grandmother, her sister Bessie, and their mother, Emily Burke Dwyer were visiting on the mountain (i.e., Hazel), they were in the company of Aunt Zooie going to see someone else. The road being described as “pretty level after you got up there”, they saw approaching some men, four men. They were going two by two with poles across their shoulders from which hung, supported by ropes, a large wooden barrel, suspended between them. This scared Aunt Bessie so much she started running back to Aunt Zooie’s house and they never got to visit whoever it was they were going to see. It appears this was fresh batch of “shine” or a purchase thereof being transported by these hearty gentlemen. Resuming the story. We retraced our path back down Beech Spring Hollow at a point where the road had crossed the stream. We’d taken the right fork here going up. Taking the other fork now and proceeding to follow that until we came to its end up on the top of a fairly level spot from which we could view Sperryville, making out several places like Swindler’s home. Never locating a cemetery the whole trip was a little disappointing but not disheartening. This just means some more good hikes to be made. I regard times like these not failures at all, for, in fact, they are successes. Successes in the sense that you’ve not only had some good exercise, seen territory you’ve not seen before, trod where kindred of another time once trod, but bonded with family members, especially the younger ones. Quality time with loved ones, things that matter to the heart! A Valentine’s Day most uncommonly well spent. Public school menus RCES Monday, March 2: Breakfast: breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, March 3: english muffin/jelly or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, March 4: scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, March 5: hot cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, March 6: bagel/cream cheese or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, March 2: Lunch: cheeseburger on bun, french fries, green beans, cherry pixie pie. Tuesday, March 3: sausage pizza, buttered peas, glazed carrots, homemade apple crisp. Wednesday, March 4: turkey sub, pot tart, potato rounds, steamed broccoli, fresh fruit. Thursday, March 5: spaghetti/garlic bread, oatmeal raisin cookie, buttered com, fresh veggies/dip, applesauce. Friday, March 6: barbecue chicken, hot biscuit/butter, parsley potatoes, green beans, chilled fruit. RCHS Monday, March 2: chef boy ar de ravioli, buttered limas, chilled pears, hot biscuit or steak nuggets, onion rings, biscuit. Tuesday, March 3: golden fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, baked apples, hot biscuit/butter or cheeseburger on bun or fish square on bun. Wednesday, March 4: spaghetti/beef, cheese, buttered corn, chilled fruit, hot garlic bread or chicken pattie on bun, hash browns. Thursday, March 5: taco’s/lettuce, tomato and cheese, french fries, fruit, cookie or deli turkey sub or chicken salad on bun. Friday, March 6: grilled ham and cheese, potato rounds, apple crisp, hot pretzel or cheese pizza, chilled fruit. Woodville highlights Mrs. James Sykes of Culpeper was a visitor of Mrs. Audra Crawford during the past week. Curtis Crawford and daughter Katherine of Flint Hill were Mrs. Crawford’s guests on Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Burke, Mrs. Lou Fortune and Mrs. Hazel Grove of Front Royal were luncheon guests on Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. James Falls. Charles and Pat Wharton were weekend guests of John and Dee Vest in Virginia Beach. I SI BSCKIBi: TO THE RA HP A HA KNOCK SEWS. Call 675-3338. | Obituaries Ernest McFarland Born in Woodville Ernest McFarland, 72, of Culpeper, died on Feb. dl, at the Kilgore Nursing Center in Kilgore, Texas. Born April 8, 1925 in Woodville, he was the son of the late Clarence and Minnie Katherine Fox McFarland. His wife was the late Lillian Taylor McFarland. He was retired from Bascom Rope Company of Houston, Texas. He is survived by three daughters Ethel Moore of Orange, Kerry Lane of Lake of the Woods and Sandra Faye Toby of Fredericksburg; four brothers Richard McFarland of Culpeper, Dallas McFarland of Chantilly, John Henry McFarland of Warrenton and James McFarland of Culpeper; two sisters Emma Stanley of Manassas Park and Margaret Gore of Culpeper. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. He was preceded in death by a sister Clara McFarland Settle. Funeral services were held on Friday, Feb. 20 at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison with the Rev. Henry Stanley officiating. Interment was in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Jeffersonton. Preddy Funeral Home in Madison was in charge of the arrangements. Sterling Williams Carpenter Sterling J. Williams, 60, of Amissville died on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mr. Williams was born Sept. 11, 1937. He was a carpenter. Survivors include two daughters Kimberly A. Richards and Jacqueline V. Quarles, both of Culpeper; three sons Larry Twyman of Colorado, Anthony D. Williams of Linden and Rory Williams of Amissville; two sisters Pauline W. Carter of Crest Hill and Mathie L. Anderson of Washington, D.C.; five grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Funeral services were held Subscribe to the Rappahannock Haora. Call (B75r3338. H/Pozcli by Randy Minter HAPPINESS THAT COMES WITH GIVING Thomas Merton once observed that: "Love can be kept only by being given away." This seemingly paradoxical statement can begin to be understood when one realizes that the satisfaction that comes from indulging ourselves is only momentary. Self-indulgence never paves the way for true happiness because it narrows and deadens the spirit. For happiness to be true and longlasting, love has to be given unselfishly. Only then can one come to realize that love increases in the heart in proportion to the extent to which it is shared. Thus, the more of it that is given to others, the more likely it is that love will fill the heart. The potential that love has to bring happiness is limitless. No matter how well you live your life and take care of your health, age affects us all, and when it does, it helps to have professionals who care and are good at what they do, by your side At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, you'll find our staff willing and able to help you, whether it is in offering compassion or arranging the details. We are here 24 hours a day at 3473431 (233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton). We offer plots in Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, and memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. "To love is to place our happiness in the happiness of another." ~ Biinm Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibnit: on Monday, Feb. 23 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Amissville with Pastor Herman Washington, Jr. officiating. Burial was at Trough Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Crest Hill. Joynes Funeral Home Inc. in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Morris Breeden Cement mason Morris E. Breeden, 74, of Amissville died Friday, Feb. 20 at Warrenton Overlook Care Center. Mr. Breeden was born in Virginia, a son of the late Guy and Linda Breeden. Services will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22. Mr. Breeden was a cement mason of Local 891. Survivors include three sons David L. Breeden of Rixeyville, Terry C. Breeden and Perry Breeden, both of Amissville and a sister Vera Hughes of Alexandria. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Hellen Lehman Breeden. Memorial contributions may be made to Amissville Fire Department, P.O. Box n 147, Amissville, Va. 20106. Moser Funeral Home Inc. in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Charles Holmes Equipment operator Charles Edward Holmes, 68, of Amissville died on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mr. Holmes was born April 7, 1929 in Amissville, a son of the late Irvin Hillary and Annie Mae James Holmes. He was a self-employed heavy equipment operator. Mr. Holmes was a member of the Amissville United Methodist Church where he served as a member of the Board of Trustees. He was predeceased by his brother John Holmes. He is survived by his wifi of almost 50 years Irma Hit Holmes; two daughters an< their husbands Ann H. an< Emmett Simmons o Amissville and Connie H. ant Fred Peterson of Marshall one sister Dora H. Clatterbucl of Amissville; one brother Ear Holmes of Deerfield Beach Fla. and three grandchildrer Amy L. Neale, Heather F. ant Jason F. Peterson. Funeral services were helc on Tuesday, Feb. 24 ai Amissville United Methodisi Church by Rev. Nancy B White. Interment was in th< church cemetery. Memorial contribution! may be made to Amissvilh United Methodist Church PO. Box 108, Amissville, Va 20106. 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For proof of legal before publication, deadline is 'ihursday. 5:00pm. . ‘ BUSINESS & PROF. SERVICES/HOME IMPR., DIRS. 'Friday. 12:00noon llease call 540-340-9577 for rates on this section. Horse & Farm (H&F): Ap|x-aring in The l-oudoun County Package. 'Die Fauquier Times Democrat and Hie C L'lrkeiinics C ourier Newspapers. Deadline is Monday, 1:00pm Rate is $30.9-1 1st 20 words. .80C each addt l word II&F Display rate is $40.50 pci. All classified ads (with the exception of 1-cgal Notices. Meeting Place & Directory ads), will appear on the internet An ad cannot be changed or cancelled after the ixtsled deadline for that issue. After your ad is published, to make any changes/correc tions. please1 call immediately No adjustments will be made on an error that dex-s not materially affect the value of the ad Errors must lx- reported by 3:00pm Monday following the date of liiblicalion. Ihe Times Community Ncws|i,i|xts will not Accept liability for its failure, for any cause-, to insect ;m adve-rtiseinenl deemed objectionable in subje ct matter, phrase-ology or set-up The Tihics-Community Ne-wspaix-rs are not liable for the quality of advertised ixoducts 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 i.. 2. I; v___ 4. , 5._ 6___ 7._ 8__J y__ 10__ v __ I 12._ i 13_ • 14___ l 15._ ; i6___ 17 ___ 18 J______ : 19__ 20_;__ Additional Words 21.__ 22._ 23___ 24._ 25__ 26___ 27 28__ 29 50_ Category # _ No of wks_ C Card# :_ Exp Dale_ • Phone#:_ Name_ ' Address:_ • City__ Slate_Zip_ 1 Rentals Apartments Middleburg- In-Town 2 bedroom. 1 bath, washer/ dryer AC. woodfloors.. cable available, ground-level Pets on approval with security t deposit $700 plus utilities 540-687-5855. STEEL BUILDINGS Factory candied straight wall buildings' 6 only, will sacrifice!! 30X40'. 40X50. 50X50'. 50X100'. 50X175'. 80X200 Save Thousands'" Call free 1-888568-4349 Small house on 1/2 acre in village of Flint Hill Completely renovated. 2 bedrooms, bath & 1/2. all appliances. $625/ month 540-675-3901 ■' Sperryviile: Furnished 2 bedroom with large kitchen.Washer/ dryer.dishwasher. woodstove. on 5 acres. Private. easy access $650/ month 540-987-1166 Washington, VA. 2 bedroom 1 bath home, electric heat and woodstove. $600/ month 540-6753228 Washington, Va: 3 bedroom. 1 bath home on horse facility Electric heat woodstove. washer/ dryer Stalls available $700/ month. 540675-3228 For Rent: Washington. Va Office Suite in Clopton House. 2 large bright rooms, kitchenette & bath Available March 1st. $465 00 per month. 540-675-3033 Olde Towne Warrenton 1st Floor, approx 800 sq ft 1/2 bath, fireplace, across from courthouse. S675/ month plus utilities Bottom Floor, 1/2 bath, fireplace. $325 plus utilities Rent one or both 540-347-3550/ 349-4746 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 9 Vacation/ Timeshare HOLDEN BEACH, NC Enioy our spring weather on this barrier island. The peace and tranquility are just what a soul needs as the winter winds down Free brochure. 1 -800-2527000 Atlantic Vacation Resorts 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. Needed: 3 bedroom house to rent in Rappahannock County, for single parent with 2 children, available within 2 months Leave message at 540-987-8412 or 9878225 16 Real Estate For Sale BAY ACCESS! 10 AC$29,900 Subdividable. Level country acreage w/deeded access to Chesapeake Bay via Nommi Creek Good rd frontage w/power, tele, central water, more Exc. financing. Call HCV 304-262-2772 Real Estate For Sale Gainesville: Beautiful home over 1 acre, new heat pump, lurnace humidifier. electronic air filter. ceramic tile floors in kitchen and foyer atSo in bath Sunk in livingroom with fireplace. 4 bedrooms. 2 full bath, woodburning stove downstairs which has new carpet Large deck off livingroom and master bedroom. 2 car attache garage Lots of storage including shed Call for appiontment Julie Burke 703-3687100 extention 122 Home: 703-361-2706 17 Real Estate For Sale By Owner Breathtaking 360 Blueridge views from Rappahannock County house, tarm in Sperryvile Bear, deer, turkey are your neighbors on 25 acres 100 yards from Shenandoah Park Easy commute Pond, large run-m 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 commissions9 Priced to sell at S 195.000 540-3642929 Rappahannock County 35 acre orchard, pond, great view / building site Route 211 near Washington Va. 703641-0199 Rappahannock County, over 4000 sqft.. 4 bedroom brick rambler. 3-1/2 bath. 3 fireplaces. 17-1/2 acres, mountain views, streams. 50% Open. $299,900 Owner 540-987-8789 Smith Mountain Lake! Seven waterfront lots, views. deep water, hardwoods, $30,000 to $99,000 Four offwater lake access/view. $8,900 to $11,200 Tom Buck Realtor 800-277-5253 25 Adoption A caring couple wishes lo 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 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 stay at home Mom Medical and legal expenses paid. Please Call Dian and Joe at home 1 -800579-1860.- 579-1860.Robin and Michael, a warm and loving childless couple, seeking to adopt infant. We would welcome you as pari ot an open adoption it desired. Will pay all legal/medical. Please call (703) 780-5433. Volunteer Families needed to host High School Exchange Students. Call Cheryl at 540338-2833 or World Heritage at 1-800-785-9040. 29 Auction? Public Auction New Merchandise Sat., Feb. 28, 5:00 p.m. The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA 20152 (703)327-4004 New merchandise from major cSsaxnl warehouse char Food, electronics, cameras, doting, household goods idshes. tatieware. decorative lernsj. compute! software and hundreds of other items Du From Chantilly take Rt 50 3 5 miles W ol Rt ZB .Solly Rc i From Gilberts Corner iRl '5 4 Rt 50) 7 miles E on Rt 50 Calvin Neal VAAR »2084 Sun., March 1,1998, 1:00 p.m. Unclaimed items tram a local pawn shop Items to include: Jewelty (Diamonds. Sterlng Silver, Gold, Necklaces Bracelets. Hugs), Guns. Electronics Terms: Cash, check. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Most 10% Buyers Premun OrfonChvrafy akeR 50J5mtetV or?! aSiSuSyftJ/ f/tn GAMS Comer IR ’51 R 50i. ’ rules t on H 50 Calvin Neal VAAR *2064 Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John MosbyHwy. 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 s«l complete or partial estates Wei also buy used kimure and household tems. Pdaf} avaiatie. Ccnagnmento Wekxrne Fa More Hamadon Cal I (703) 327-4004 E-mail: mosby@erois.oom Catvn Neal. VAAR #2064 l W ‘Scoop’ Magmas VAAR »1309 Dir: Rom ChanMy, take Rt 50 3.5 mtes W o( Rt 28 (Suly Rd) From Gkberts Corner (Rts 15 & 50). 7 miles E on Rt. 50 (Next to Meadows Farms Nursary). Tarma: Cash. Check, MOST Debt Cards. Visa, MC. Discover Announcements day ot sale take precedence over periled material 4A Business Vfe Opportunities !!!Wake Up!!! Business is great, work trom home" We make 2K/week and more Not MUM 1-800-995-0796 ext.2678 two min rec S10.000 FREE CANDY 30 machines. All for S9 995. Call 1-800-998VEND 33 Childcare Services Offered Call today lor your 2 FREE passes for the Greater Washington BABY FAIRE. Presented by BABIES R' US at the Capital Expo Center. Chantilly. VA on March 7 & 8. CALL 703-777-1110 & ask for Roger & tell us you have seen this ad in the classifieds. Call ASAP only 6 sets available1 4Z rumiture Appliances Red Vinyl reclining chair/ vibrator. Living room chair $50 00 Sofa bed $100 00. orange Parsons table $25 00. Glass-top chrome end table $25.00. Rosewood sofa/ coffee table Campaign furniture (2 dressers and 1 bookcase) 703-777-8875 Giveaways 2 Sears lawn tractors., can be fixed or used for a pads 540-338-5322. Feral. Cat free Persian/Stamese mix 3 yrs old All shots fixed Not for kids 540-349-2891 Free 8 year old spayed female Sheppard husky mix Great with kids. .703-913-0111 _i Free Lumber used only once All lengths and widths No delivery 540-439-3911 Free To Good Home Only: Black Labs male neutered 2 and 5 years, also Lab/chow mixed, neutered male 2 years Old 304-725-2315 Giveaway: Barn homes needed for shy unadoptable cats All medical provided, all spayed/ neutered 703-295-0678 Husky/Shepard 2 year old female loves kids very playful 304-7256453 52 Instruction Drivers. Tractor-Trailer. Shop before you train and compare! Nearly $2,000 less than Alliance. Three weeks or eight weekends/ Shippers Choice of Va., Inc. 1 -800-646-2374. auction Sat., Feb. 28, at 4:30 p.tn. at the gallery, Amissville, VA (12 mi. W of Warreryfon, 22 mi. S of Front Royal, 18 mi. N of Culpeper) The gallery is picked with nice clean furniture from a home in Fredericksburg (we ll be selling her Barbies, fine porcelain dolls & antique furniture at a later date) and from a Remington estate You'll probably find much here for your household or to use as displays for your collectibles: Lovely teal sofa & loveseat; Several entertainment centers, CHINA CABINETS & DISPLAYS IN ALL SIZES/STYLES, Dining tables/chairs, End & coffee tables; DRESSERS, HUTCHES, ROCKING CHAIRS; Lots of coins. MANY, MANY MANY (you wouldn't believe how many!) BOXES OF CHINA, GLASSWARE, ETC. TO BE UNPACKED. Bill Payne Auctions, Inc. (540) 937-4142 VA, A.F. #330 Visit our web site: www.tidalwave.net/~bpji 56 Miscellaneous For Sale For Sale: Grizzly 3 hp. 220A. 10" table saw with left side easy slide extension. $1,150 new: l/2'-3/4." Grizzly Shaper Table. 1-1/2 hp. 110A. S600 new: 12" Grizzly Planner 1996 Woodworker Magazine, best buy of the year. $375 new. Will sell all 3 at S2.000 Call after 7pm 703-771-2210 PRESSURE CLEANERS Factor Direct Sale" 2800 PSI S599: 3500 PSI $799. 4000 PSI $889: 4500 PSI $1449 Lowesst Prices Guaranteed'!! Free Catalog 1-800-786-9274 24 h'ours. Sawmill $3795. Saw logs into boards, planks, beams Large Capacity. Best sawmill value anywhere Free information. Norwood Sawmills. 90 Curlwright Drive #3. Amherst. NY 14221 1-800578-1363 Wedding Invitations, accessories. social, commercial printing, cards labels, raffle tickets. register forms, rubber stamps Sarah Latham Quality Printing. Amissville. 540-9374410 Wolff Tanning Beds. Tan at Home Buy Direct and Save1 Commercial/ Home units from S199.00 Low Monthly Payments Free Color Catalog. Call Today1 1-800-711-0158. Jack Russell Terrier puppies lor sale. 5 beautiful males, tri-colored Born 2/4 Father: roughcoated. bench quality Mother: Sable/ white smooth-coated. from English working stock Bred specially for good temperament, excellent conformation $350 540364-2029.' Now taking orders for Pullets for spring Order your started Pullets now! Marshall Farmer's Coop 540-825-2200. 1st & 2nd Mortgages fast. Any credit rating No upfront fees Easy, payment plans. Great rates Call Charles Toney at 804-282-0605 or 800-269-1311 Cresstate Mortgage CASH NOW! We buy payments received from annunities. insurance settlements, VSI, lotteries. military perslons. seller-financed mortgages. notes, inheritances Free Quotes! 1-800722-7472/1-410-863- 722-7472/1-410-8634707 Advance Funding CREDIT CARD PROBLEMS? Debt Consolidation. Avoid Bankruptcy. Stop Creditor-Calls Cut Interest. No Credit Check One Low Payment National Consolidators, Inc (800) 2709894. “Cash" Immediate $$ for structured settlements and deferred insurance claims. J.G Wentworth 1-888-2315375. 68 Services Healthcare Assisted Care Residences Seven Virginia locations Licensed 24hour ambulatory/nonambulatory care, From $1,000. American Retirement Homes. Charlottesville 1-800-9996637 EARLY’S CARPET, INC. T>» Or* Stop Shop br ccmpwtt Hint Overling Suvci Fbor Cowroys • Vfcnjw Tfpmunts «Mtoap« • 9p Cowu l Uohdswy ttnidHrtV A ComnmcU Rtn Amttjvim, V.\ 937-5500 Services Miscellaneous GOT A WRECK? Free Removal of |unk or unwanted cars & trucks Call Auto Recyclers Toll Free 888-740-1114 STOP SMOKING1 Guaranteed Results or Your Money Back! NO Cravings. NO Weight Gam. No Discomfort' Safely Cleanse Your Body of Harmful Tobacco Poisons' Call 1-800414-5102 BMW 1992 325i • emerald green. 4 door. auto, a/c. sunroof. power windows 38K. miles, am/fm, stereo, cd changer. new tires. 08/98 inspection. price $15,500 00 Call 202663-0786 Chevrolet 1969 Camaro SS 327. Engine 300 horsepower, matching numbers, new everything, mint condition, beautiful car must see, sacrifice $9,500 00/ best offer or trade 540-8771623. Chrysler ‘86 LeBaron Convertible, automatic, am/fm stereo cassette. 79.000 miles, good condition. $3200 Call after 5pm weekdays 703-7292432 Ford 1975 Maverick, Ford 1976 Grenada and Ford 1971 Torino $4,500 Buys them all. Call: (540)675-1587. Ford 1993 Festiva, 5speed, sunroof, am/fm cassette, 66K. very clean, excellent tires, 37mpg, 2nd non-smoking owner $2595/ best Offer 703-455-2743. Ford 1996 Ranger XL, with truck cap, white. Excellent condition. Moving abroad Must sell. $ 8750/neg 703-7777372 evenings. Ford Taurus ‘89 Wagon: 80.000- miles, seats 8, 3L. V-6. AC. roof rack, runs great, reduced to $3,500 Must Sell. (540)822-5571. Honda, 1987 Prelude SI, loaded. 125.000 miles, new tires/ accessory belts/ timing belt/ waterpump, great for Highschool student. $4,000. 540-554-2347. 40 Business ¥■ Opportunities $300-8500 DISTRIBUTING PHONE CARDS. No experience necessary. For more Information send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Primetime Cummiiuiralioiw P.O. Box 694355, Miami, FI. 33269-1355 Nissan 1987 Sentra: ‘ door, automatic, air, owner, new battery ant front breaks, very de pendable. very clean $2,400 (540)439-4091. Olds 1989 Toronado 117.000 miles, excellen condition $2900 firrr 703-771-3054 Oldsmobile 198< Cutlass Ciera Powe windows. 6 cylinder 138K miles, excellen condition $2000 00 bes offer 540-554-2843 Pontiac 1993 Grand ,An - SE series, 4 door.’ 4 Cylinder. auto. a/c am/fm/cassette. gray high mileage, good con dition .$4.950 00. o best offer Call after ! pm weekdays 703-729 2432. Saab 1992 9000 LT[ Edition, Turbo, even option plus cell phone cd. rear seat, a/c bought/serviced locally $8900 540-349-351( (D) 540 891-9680 (E) Chevrolet 1983 Blazei 4X4. 5 Liter. 4-speec manual, heavy duty cool mg package. towmc package. Warn Wench' great condition, runs well, all maintenance records. 130K highway miles Inspected 98. $3.25000. 540-987 3125 Chevrolet 1984 Suburban - Silverado 6 2 Diesel. 4X4. regular oil changes, all records since new. 121K miles, excellent mechanicals but some body rust, $3,900 00/obo 301320-018 Dodge 1995 Dakota SLT. V8, 4WD, Ext Cab, Red/Silver. Loaded. 49K miles. $15,000. Call 540338-3646 Ford 1988 Bronco 4x4. full-size. V8, automatic, power steering/ brakes, AC, cruise, tilt, new tires/ brakes, inspection Runs/ looks great $3800 540- 349-2408. Jeep 1994 Grand Cherokee. 6 Cylinder, original owner, excellent condition, 4x4, full power, 4door. original owner, super clean, $12,900 If no answer, leave message. 540-349-3965 86 Campers/RVs Chevrolet 1992 Class ”C" Motor Home. Gen, Roof Air, Mic, Fully self contained, 34K miles $18,000 Call 540-3383646 Dodge 1988 Grand Caravan/cargo van A1C Runs good needs water pump housing 3.0 V-6 147,800 miles new brakes Asking $1,200 540-347-5544 Plymouth 1989 Voyager Am/Fm, ac, runs great, looks good inside and out $3000 OBO 703430-8878 After 6:00 or leave message. m Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts lor cars & trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions & parts Installed (il purchased here) Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy & Sell running cars and trucks Open Mon -Sal. 9-5 • Closed Sun Located Ft 229, 5 miles past Culpeper High School 895-2571 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 Assemble arts, crafts and toys in your spare time Also serving typing and computer work Great pay Call 1-800632-8007 AUTOMOTIVE Exp’d person needed to do minor mechanical work, change and repair tires, and drive tow truck Immediate FT opening. Call: 540-347-9687 CARPENTER All around carpenter or helper needed for, variety of different jobs. Company moving to Warrenton ar£a shortly Call Bill (703)818-8453 Director of Facilities Hospital Management Williamsburg Community Hospital is seeking a director ot facilities experienced in hospital management This position requires a bachelor of science in mechanical, electrical or other engineering A master of business administration or engineering is preferred The successful candidate will be responsible for plant engineering, biomedical services, environmental services, safety and security Responsibilities will also include facilities development and coordination of construction and property management As a member of the hospital's leadership team, this person will have the opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing, dynamic organization Williamsburg Community Hospital offers a competitive salary and benefits package Please forward resume to: Human Resources, Williamsburg 301 Monticello Avenue Box 8700. Williamsburg VA 23187-8700. Fax# (757) 259-6358 EOE Experienced tractor trailer driver- needed. Call between 6pm & 8pm. Ask for Gus Harris 540-825-6329. Community DRIVER JAABMsA IW Proposals REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, a human services organization, will receive sealed proposals tor the purpose of contracting with multiple contractors to provide Physical. Occupation and Speech/Language Therapy to children, ages birth through two. in the counties of Culpeper. Fauquier, Maciison. Orange and Rappahannock Request for proposal packages are available at the Procurement Office, 15361 Bradford Road. Culpeper, VA 22701. telephone number 540-825-3100, extension 3143: The Request for Proposal must be returned by 4:30 PM, Tuesday. March 31. 1998 The Board reserves the nght to cancel this Request tor Pro. posal or reject proposals at any time prior to an award, to waive any or all formalities or technicalities. and to accept the proposal deemed to be most-advantageous to the Board. 2-25-98 •93584

Employment 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 1-800-338-6428 Driver-Start up to $ 32/mile plus bonuses with USA Truck! Latemodel. assigned conventionals with satellite communications. 10,000 mile/month average. Weekly pay. 1-800-2374642. EOE. M/F/H/V. 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. Drivers-Hornady Truck Line offers industry's top miles. All miles paid. All assigned conventionals. Great benefits. Start up to $.32/mile, raises to $ 36 Much more! SU 13; Wk 7-5 CST 1-800441-4271 ext EM-52. Drivers. Tuition free training. North American Van Lines has tractor trailer driver openings for owner operators in all divisions. T ractor purchase program, no up front money required. Call 1-800-348-2147 Dept. VAS. 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). ELECTRICAL Estimator References & resume req’d. Fax to 540439-4543 or call 540439-4541 Electrical Helpers Apply at 9751 James Madison Hwy Warrenton, VA 20187 or call 540-439-4541 Steeplechase Electrical Contractors A Company Who Cares About You Did von over wonder what it would be like to work for one? We care enough to offer: ■Appointment C.eneration Pioipains •Company Ti .lining • 10IK Retirement Plan •340.000+ Income •Weekly Bonus Plan •Advancement Opportunities We need qualified, professional in appearance, ladies and gentlemen iminediatelv. No experience necessary. . You Owe It To Yourself and Your Family To ' Find Out More. This Could be the Last Ad Call You Ever Make! For An Interview HILLCREST MEMORY GARDENS 4160 Rixeyville Rd. Jeffersonton, VA 22724 Phone: 540-937-5251 FAX: 540-937-7239 Attn: Patricia Mills CREYSTONE Closing Division - WALL STREET ENVIRONMENT Looking for that specially talented, highly organized and motivated individual to work in a very high-paced Loan Closing Division of a multifamily Mortgage Banking Firm in Warrenton. Viriginia; Company headquarters located in Manhattan. Advanced Opportunities: Company has doubled in size in two years. One of the Nation's top ten multifamily lenders. Position entails substantial and precise details relative to closing documentation for apartment project, nursing home, and hospital lending. Closing participants include borrowers, Wall Street investors, large banking institutions, document custodians. title companies, correspondents, and attorneys. Proficiency desired in WordPerfect, Lotus, Word, & Excel. For Confidential Consideration, please fax resume to (540)341-2121 EOE BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Blueridge Technologies, a leading provider of cross-platform document management systems for Macintosh and Windows-hosed computers, seeks talented people for the following positions: 1 SYSTEMS ENGINEER: Knowledge of the UNIX operating system, and setting and configuring hardware. Has had exposure to Structures Query Language (SQL), and familiar with at least one commercial RDBMS product (Informix, Sybase, or Oracle). Knowledge of Windows or Macintosh workstations, and a willingness to learn the other platform. Responsible for major account technical support and testing of the software product line. Performs system installations including: configuring server systems, loading software, configuring software, and providing systems administration and end-user training. 1 WINDOWS SOFTWARE ENGINEER: Product Software Development Position. Should be proficient in C++ programming (MFC/Visual C++ preferred) with the Windows 95/NT GUI; Ole automation or document management experience a plus. 1 SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST: Performs software development for software Server product, including database development for software Server product, including database development and program interface, and general UNIX and C language development. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including: C programming, databasedesign, administration and programming; BS in computer science, math, or related technical field a plus. 1 CONTROLLER: Establishes, directs, coordinates and administers a plan for the control of financial accounting operations. Reviews, analyzes. and interprets all financial and budgetary reports for management to ensure timely and effective decision making; provides data for and/or assists in establishing major accounting objectives or policies for the organization. Oversees all accounting operations and directs most accounting employees. BS, MBA. or CPA strongly preferred. Successful candidates will work out of our Virginia offices in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountain]. Interested candidates should send their resume and salary requirements to: BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Attn: Human Resources 664 H Zachary Taylor Highway Flint Hill, Virginia 22627 gB Fax (540) 675-31 50 or via email to: barbara@blueridge.ciSm Inside Sales Position for wholesale window and door company. Excellent benefits, weekends off. Millwork exp. pref'd. Send resume to: SSD, PO Box 2310, Prucellville, VA 20134. MODELS WANTED From VA-DC-MD 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 1 -800367-2125 EXT 330. National Publishing Company looking for Sales Representative in Virginia. Willing to travel Monday-Friday. Commission Position. Company Average pays $670/week. Call Mr. B 1800-225-6368. PRINTING Piedmont Press & Graphics is seeking experienced bindery personnel in 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. r" ■■ POPTEL is expanding into Virginia. Need reps, to place pre-paid phone cards on consignment only. Bonuses and longterm residual income. Call Hal: 800-468-7882 Restaurant- Sperryville, VA Seeking Dishwasher. Eves & weekends. Exp. necessary Salary $7/hr. Call anytime after 2pm. 540-987-3162 ROOFERS AND LABORERS Wanted for company that specializes in standing seam metal roofs. Drivers license a must. No experience necessary. Call (540) 937-4386 SURVEYOR Local Surveying firm needs rod and chain man; instrument man. 703-361-7718 WAREHOUSE Dominion Saddlery in Chantilly, VA is looking for an energetic, honest hard working individual to assist with general shipping, receiving, and stocking duties. Good hours and salary. Call 703-327-4423 or come in to apply at 43717 John Mosby Hwy. Ask for Jim. ■ HIRING NOW Full/Part Time All Shifts/Excellent Benefits Position t Rate Crew Person Burger King $6.75 Production Leader BK $7.25 Barista Starbucks $7.00 Crew Person Mrs. Fields $7.00 Cashier Panda $6.75 CPK Crew Person $7.00 CPK Shift Coordinator $7.75 Server TGI Fridays $2.75+tip Cook $7.00 HOST MARRIOTT DULLES AIRPORT Free Parking/Meals/Full Time Benefits include: Medical/Dental/Profit sharing/Stock Purchase, more. EOE M/F/V/D/ Drug Free Work Place Apply at Dulles Airport B terminal Starbucks. C or D Terminal Burger King. Interviews conducted thru Friday 9am to 4pm Call 703-572-4615 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 *^/aith (3<^ountain (Company Well known, rapidly growing Mail Order Catalog Company has an opening for a full time position with benefits. DESKTOP PUBLISHING TECHNICIAN If you thrive on a fast paced, exciting, deadline driven work environment, we have the job for you! We Require: Experience in Quark & Photoshop (Mac System) Knowledge of computer networking, data transfer systems(ISDN), back up 8t data and image library management WE OFFER: Full benefits Competitive Pay Generous Employee Discount Pleasant work environment close to home FREE LANCE COPY WRITER Put your creative writing and journalism talents to work. We are seeking a professional copywriter with writing experience in catalogs or advertising. Primary responsibility is writing all catalog copy for the Faith Mountain catalog. Resumes and portfolios (or samples of printed work) will be accepted through March 6. 1998. Mall your resume and salary history to Judy at Faith Mountain. P.O. Box 199. Spcrryvtllc. Va. 22740 or fax to 540-987-7288 An Equal Opportunity Employer Too Late to Classify Chevrolet 1996 S10 - i/c, am/fm/cassette, 5speed, alloy wheels, bed iner, 12K, mint, Waranty, $9,000 00. 703569-7756. Eagle 1990 Talon TSI 5speed Turbo, 16v, dual overhead cam, power window/s brakes/ steerng. AC, am/fm cassette M350/ OBO 703-430)651. ;emale Black Lab. She's seems to be old. Mo collar. Found on Opal Td in Warrenton. Please :all 540-347-0060 Honda 1989 Civic LX, 4detor sedan, 5-speed, AC, AM/FM cassette, 121K miles, very clean, service records, $3500/. best offer. 703-7298054. Mitsubishi 1991 Eclipse GS 16v, dual overhead cam, auto, sunroof, power windows, power brakes, AC am/fm cassette, 85K, $5990/ OBO. 703-430-9651. Volvo 1984 240 DL wagon, good condition, runs well, new 1998 inspection, 209K, great starter car, $1700. 3641665. ACCOUNTANT/CPA Middleburg, VA office of well-known, midsized CPA firm has full and part-time positions available for motivated CPAs or candidates with 0-8 yrs, experience primarily in the area of income taxes. Enjoy challenging work with imp’roved quality of life. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Send resumes and salary requirements to: Personnel; Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P.C., CPA; P.O. Box 467; Middleburg, VA 20118 EOE DAY HEALTH & REHAB MANAGER #8091-01 FT in Orange. Suprv. staff & plan programs for adults w/ MR. BS or equiv $26,793-28,440/yr. . DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPECIALIST #8090-01 FT in Warrenton. Provide training for adults w/MR at day support program. Exp w/ MR population pref’d $8.60-9.13/hr Apply with fully completed RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 2/27/98 to: Human Resources RRCSB, PO Box 1568, Culpeper, Virginia 22701, (540)825-3100 EEO/AA 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 Climes Community Newspapers Northern Virginia No Calories. No I«it. No Cholesterol. .. .NO KIDDING. Our free Consumer Information Catalog serves up over 200 free and low-cost government booklets you can really sink your teeth into. Perk up your appetite with subjects like saving money, buying a house, educating your children, getting federal benefits, eating right, staying healthy, and many more. 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Importance of water supply By DR. DIANE RELF Extension Environmental Horticulturist As you settle down in a favorite chair to plan next year’s garden, there are two things that you can easily incorporate into your plans that will make a world of difference: water quality and water quantity. Planning now to take care of water for the growing season will save time and money later. Marking a calendar with the important action dates for your garden will be a valuable tool. Keys to protecting water quality • Have your soil tested by Virginia Cooperative Extension (for more information visit our web site: http://www.ext.vt.edu) to determine if there is any need to fertilizer of pH change. And, if so, the appropriate amount and type to add. • Plan to fertilize at the correct time so that the nutrients will be used by the plant instead of leached into the ground water. • Use compost and other organic materials to improve the quality and nutrient-holding ability of your soil. • Use mulch to reduce the need for herbicides and weeding. • Learn which insects are truly pests, and plan .the proper time to control them to keep damage to an acceptable level. • Use alternative pest control measures (such as floating row covers and other means of blocking insects) and low toxicity pesticides (such as Bt and soap sprays). • When chemicals are needed, choose the least-toxic chemical that will get the job done and choose small containers to limit disposal problems. Keys to reducing quantity of water • Select plants that have low water requirements and group together plants that have the same water require ments. • Reduce the amount of lawn that you have, substituting lower water requiring groundcovers. Or decide to let your grass go dormant during dry periods. • Keep a high level of organic material in the soil to help water penetration and to reduce run-off and erosion. Incorporate organic material into flower beds and vegetable gardens. Keep a continuously decaying cover of organic mulch around trees and shrubs, and return grass clippings to the lawn as you mow. • Water properly. Check the soil for moisture level, and add water only as needed. Water slowly and deeply for healthy, deep roots. Design watering patterns to reach the plants and avoid watering paved surfaces and patios. Dr. Diane Relf is an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. How to avoid audit by IRS No one wants to face a tax return audit. And in fact, fewer than 2% of the more than 100 million individual tax returns filed annually ever are audited. However, the IRS counts on the ever-present possibility of an audit to make our tax system work. The key to reducing audit risk lies in knowing which areas may cause IRS computers to select your return and in anticipating challenges in those areas. Most returns are selected for audit through a special computer program that scores each return for audit potential. The program looks at a number of different areas, including your income level, the types of income reported, the amount of your deductions relative to your income and to the national averages, the character of your deductions and the schedules on which they are reported. Although the IRS closely guards the specifics of the audit-screening program, the Financial Thoughts John “Sandy” ^ MacRae, CPA Service does disclose areas of interest to them. Some examples include home office deductions, entertainment expenses, deductions for charitable contributions of property, hobby-type businesses, personal expenses claimed on business returns (such as on Schedules C or E), and underreported income by businesses that deal largely in cash. In recent years, more lowerincome tax returns have been selected for audit, largely due to IRS concern for erroneous claims of the earned income tax credit. Another recent audit target announced by the IRS is the personal service corporation. These are employeeowned corporations in the fields of accounting, engineer NSDAR members enjoy luncheon, talk BY LOUISA T. GROGAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, met on Tuesday, Feb. 10 for a luncheon meeting at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper with Mrs. Zillah Gutowski as coordinator for the event. Mrs. Carl D. Longley introduced the speaker, Mrs. Jane Woodruff Kearns, a DAR member, who spoke on Patriotism: Public and Personal. Her definition of personal patriotism is love or devotion or loyalty to one’s country and it, also, involves duty, responsibility and discipline. The DAR puts a great deal of emphasis on public patriotism such as celebrating Constitution Week, Flag Day and respecting the Constitution in which the Preamble describes patriotism. Four years ago in celebrating the Bicentennial, the words of “America the Beautiful” still describes this country in spite of all that is wrong. The National Defense report read by Mrs. Randolph T. Dixon reported on the defaming and dishonoring of George Washington by a local New Orleans School Board which puts into practice the sentiments expressed by leading historical revisionists through textbooks, and speeches dripping poison into the heart of the American people. It is an attempt to defame the man who was largely responsible for the liberties that we all enjoy. The slate of officers for the next three years was voted on and is as follows: Regent Mrs. George Bryson; First Vice Regent Mrs. Dan Shackelford; Chaplain Mrs. Albert Lambert; Recording Secretary Mrs. Irvin Kilby; Corresponding Secretary Ms. Carolyn Butler; Treasurer Mrs. Edgar F. Puryear, Jr.; Registrar Mrs. Dale Metzinger; Historian Mrs. Thomas Eastham and Librarian Mrs. Dieter Knuepfer. The next meeting, Sunday afternoon March 8 is the annual Awards Tea at the Culpeper Methodist Church. Warren Memorial Hospital plans fund raising benefit Tickets are still available for the fifth annual Casino Royale, the Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation’s special event to raise funds to benefit the hospital, on Saturday, March 14 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. The event will give guests the opportunity to play casino games such as roulette, craps and blackjack just for fun, using play money. The evening will include raffles for a variety of prizes donated by local and area businesses, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Proceeds from Casino Royale will help the Emergency Department upgrade its radio system to communicate with emergency medical services personnel, replacing equipment that has been in use for more than a dozen years. Tickets are $30 per person, which includes admission to the event, play money for the casino games, complimentary prize tickets, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Patrons’ tickets are $50 per person and include a pre-event reception at 6:45 p.m. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door the night of the event. You must be 21 years old to attend Casino Royale. For more information call 636-0398 or 665-5388. ing, law, health, actuarial science, consulting, architecture, and the performing arts. Don’t deny yourself a legitimate deduction out of concern over the chance of being audited. The best approach to take to avoid an audit is to prepare or have your return prepared with great care and to keep careful records for all items on your return. We can assist you in both your tax-cutting and audit-avoidance efforts by finding all, the deductions to which you are entitled and preparing your return accurately, with proper documentation to reduce any unwarranted IRS scrutiny. For assistance, contact our office. John “Sandy” MacRae is the principal with MacRae Associates, P.C., CPAs with offices in Fairfax and Washington, VA. specializing in small business and personal financial consulting, the firm can be reached at (540) 6752043 or (703) 691-1290. ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. FLINT HILL - Mellen Orchard Farm offers spectacular Blue Ridge Mt. views, 3 BR, 1.5 BA stone house, stone building w/potential for an office, numerous farm buildings, ponds, streams, income-producing apple orchard, pasture/cropland and flexible owner financing. $995,000 CASTLETON - One of a kind property!! Room to grow in this 11 -room house w/decks & screen porch to enjoy the views, hiking trails, wildlife, frontage on the Thornton River for fishing/canoeing, 85 glorious acres & an in-ground pool. $369,900 JUST REDUCED - Comfortable and cozy 2 BR frame home recently renovated on 5 wooded acres. New roof, new kitchen w/skylight, recessed lighting, pine floors, gas furnace and a stunning stone FP! Washington - Owner will consider financing on this 25 wooded acres w/pastoral & mt. views, deeded pond access, sm. creek and covenants! $73,000 A Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 m Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 Us "OPEN HOUSE" MUVEYUUK SWEETHEART INTO THIS RAPPAHANNOCK DREAM HOME ON 2 ACRES” Surround yourself with pastoral and mountain views in this lovely 4 BR, 4 BA home with a family room and fireplace. Two bay garage and a 2 bay shed that would be perfect for a pony and/or a tractor. Call Exclusive Agent, C.E. "Skippy" Giles for your personal showing. RP2362380 $245,000. This home will be open for you to see on Thursday February 26, 1998 and Saturday February 28, 1998, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Directions: from Gainesville 29S to 29S Bus. Warrenton, to right 211W past Washington, VA. Then left on Rt. 636, Schoolhouse Lane to house on left. 437-A South Royal Ave. Front Royal Virginia 22630 "LEADING THE WAY IN SERVICES" j-jjat ®MUj 1-800-292-3548 Office 540-635-9808 Home 540-675-3637 E-mail cgiles@ realtor.com CE. GILES JH, GRI "SKIPPY” r i >-Vr s".’' J"s« '*■ 'e'-* fS'i t\ ''XW*'' '■ Real Estate Directory ' *v -’tv v*# .; ;.r ?-‘ Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Clifton H. Neal and wife to Robert L. Carroll and wife, 30.849 acres and 7.00 acres, Jackson District. $150,000. Anne Meade Faulconer to Charles E. Kevis and wife, Town of Washington, Hampton District. $190,000. Lelia Ann Wayland to Rebecca S. Wayland and others, 5.0401 percent undivided interest each in 44.22 acres more or less, Stonewall District. Deed of Gift. Ned W. Overton and wife to James' A. Small, 13.553 acres more or less, Jackson District. $223,000. Volunteer tax help is on the way BY CHRISTINE KASTAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Tax season is right around the corner and there is free tax assistance on the way for Rappahannock residents. Low income families and individuals and those 60 and over can take advantage of the free income tax assistance sites opfening in February. Last tax season and this year as well the Rappahannock Library is the place where people could get their 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. Volunteers are then placed in sites around the community. They are called VITA/TCE sites which stand for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling for the Elderly. The sites open in February and operate until April 15. In Rappahannock County, the library site, 4 Library •Road 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 675-3780 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. I—J 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. 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