Rappahannock News, March 4, 1998

• :;/>• \ ;■* i ::" - v 4fT'W* . ’ r , > . . | The Jack Bruce Memorial Hound Race always caps off the day at the Thornton Hill Farm outside Sperryville. See story, Page B1. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cart Ebom event was held Saturday af . mmmm '' VU will join UBSH Bank hopes to offer variety of new services By Jan LaValley Rappahannock Newg Staff Writer “It’s a situation of trying to get more services and products to the community that as a stand alone community bank we would not be able to deliver,” said John R. Conry Jr., executive vice president and CEO of Rappahannock National Bank, of the banks agreement to join Union Bankshares Corporation. The agreement provides for a tax-free exchange of 158,209 shares of UBSH common stock for each share of common stock of Rappahannock. There are currently 1,000 shares of RNB outstanding. Conry said the UBSH stock recently traded for $42 per share and for the RNB stockholders that translates to $6500 to $6,600 per share, he said. RNB h«s about 60 shareholders he said. The transaction will be subject to the approval of the regulatory authorities, the RNB stockholders and the customary closing conditions but Conry said they expect the agreement will be finalized; by the close of the second quarter, June 30. RNB will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Union. G. William Beale, president and CEO of UBSH, said, “Rappahannock is an established and profitable community bank and provides an opportunity for UBSH to extend its presence to the growing market located near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This area is poised for strong growth and RNB is well-positioned to be a beneficiary of that growth.” UBSH is a bank holding company, with See BANK, Page AS xDOT revises plans for intersection By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Commonwealth Transportation Board approved modified plans for the construction of left- and right-turn lanes at the intersection of U.S. 211 and U.S. 522 in Sperryville. At its December 1997 meeting, CTB member Jim Rich asked that r action be deferred on the original plans due to strong local opposition. Though both VDOT engineers and the county board of supervisors supported the initial design, the CTB agreed to table the proposal until it could be reviewed. In January, Rich chaired a well-attended public meeting at the Sperryville Fire Hall. VDOT agreed to scale down the scope of the project and consider a “Sperryville gate• way” project that would enhance the entrance to the town. VDOT representatives later met with Piedmont District Supervisor Charles K. “Pete” Estes, Joy Sloane, president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, Barbara Williams from the Historic Sperryville Committee, Sperryville resident Don Audette, Tom Junk, of the county planning commission and other concerned citizens to evaluate a revised VDOT design and discuss proSee ROAD, Page A2 The Tbwn of Washington is readying itself for another round of elections for Tbwn Council come May 5. J. Stewart Willis, incumbent mayor of the Town of Washington will run again for that office. Current treasurer Louise Van Dort will also run again for her position and will face opposition from Elaine Viguerie. New faces running for Town Council slots are Alice C. Butler and Rene Ruffner. Incumbent council members running again for office are Charles H. Tompkins III, Steve Owen Critzer, Peter C. Skowronski, and Reinhardt Lynch. > V r Old Rag Bulletins U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf will hold a town meeting in Rappahannock on April 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Residents are encouraged to attend. THfe 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 thd'JICES 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 • March 6, and April 3 will be used as make-up days for the Rappahannock County Public Schools. • March 8, the Creative Community Youth Council meeting will be held on at 5:30 p.m. at Mountainside Market. • March 11, at 7:30 p.m. the Washington Town Council meets at the town hall. 23050 Rappahannock News P () Box Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540)675 3088 (lax) Early morning fire destroys Woodville home By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer A fire in the early morning hours of Feb. 26 destroyed a home off Route 621 in Woodville. Kim Bonser, who was renting the house managed to get out in time. Bonser woke up to see the house in flames and managed to get out of the house and seek assistance from neighbors, since he didn’t have a phone. Units from Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department and Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad responded along with the Washington and Castleton Volunteer Fire Departments and the Salem Volunteer Fire Department from Culpeper County. Richie Burke of SVFD said the house was “fully involved” when the units arrived. i nere was ntue we could do to save the house and we basically worked to put it out and stop the fire from spreading to the woods,” he said. The house burnt completely, the only part left being the walk-in basement. Bonser was renting the house from Rabbi Carla Theodore, the owner, who lives close by. Bonser was concerned about his dog, which was missing after the fire, said Burke. The dog was found by neighbors two days later. They took the dog to a veteranarian as it had been burned. They also called the county animal warden who came to get the dog. The dog, though injured, is still alive. Bonser suffered some burns on his | hands and face and was transported from the scene by the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad to Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Charlotte Cannon, of the CMH community relations department, said he was treated in the emergency room on Feb. 26 and then admitted to the hospital for additional treatment. He was released on Feb. 28. Board bids Gilkey farewell Estes elected new chair for board of supervisors By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Hubert S. Gilkey, chairman and Wakefield District supervisor for the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors for the last 18 years, formally resigned at Monday’s meeting of the board amid many comments from the public and board members lauding his service to the county. Phil Irwin of Flint Hill said, “In looking back at the board, before many of you were on it, I have only praise for your work on this board. Thank you Mr. Gilkey.” Joy Sloane, president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, presented Gilkey* with several books on the county’s heritage. “Thank you for your service to the people of Rappahannock and to our school children,” said Sharon Kilpatrick of Woodville. “I have always seen you as a strong supporter of public education.” Bernie Fisken, of Flint Hill said, “I would join others in recognizing the fine work you all do on the board of supervisors. Hubie, you’ve done a wonderful job and set a high standard for the next chairman.” “I am a life-long resident of this county,” said Carson Johnson, of Sperryville, to Gilkey, “and I have attended many meetings here and tried to keep up with county government. I won’t belabor the point about all the good things your leadership has mmm__■ Charles K. “Pete” Estes brought to this county. I wish you luck.” Francis Payne, the vice president of the county fire and rescue association, said, “I want to thank you Mr. Gilkey for the support of the fire and rescue efforts in this county and for the institution of the fire levy. You will be missed.” Charles K. “Pete” Estes, Piedmont District supervisor, has been elected to succeed Gilkey as board chair. Roger A. Welch was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Gilkey for a supervisor from the Wakefield District. Robert P. Anderson, StonewallHawthome District supervisor was elected vice chair. The board presented Gilkey with a crystal clock as a memento. County Attorney Peter Luke was authorized to peti tion the court to schedule a special election in November, as Welch will have to run for election to the board at that time. Dr. David Gangel invited the supervisors for a tour of the high school and lunch on April 6 in order to re-acquaint supervisors with the classroom set up and classes which will be needed at RCHS. Gangel had received a review and assessment from the Virginia Department of Education on future program needs based on information provided by the county to the state. Based on the information the state recommended the following classrooms be added: A combination band/chorus room; one art classroom; one health classroom; an additional general classroom; an additional computer lab; an additional science lab; two self-contained special education classroomd; and two special education resource classrooms. He also reported that the school board is assessing the cost effectiveness of the vocational classes at GWCPiedmont TEC and looking at the possibility of incorporating the vocational programs into the curriculum in the county. Estes said he felt the school system should have a fall back position before taking the step to withdraw from the ' Piedmont program. He said, ' “There are students here who need those courses.” Doug Morris, superintendent of Shenandoah National See BOARD, Page A8

The following calls were routed through the dispatcher during the past week: Feb. 23: 9:26 p.m., inji^rjr from a fall, U.S. Sperryville, Sperryville VjtS. Feb. 24: 11:12 a.m., passible stroke, Route 669, Amissville, Flint Hill VFD; 8:35 p.m., chest pains, Route 671, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS. Feb. 25: 5:03 a.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS; 12:16 p.m., possible stroke, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS; 12:51 p.m., field fire, Route 628, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and 1 Sperryville VFD; 8:15 p.m., ' injury from a fall, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; 9:57 p.m., sickcall, Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Feb. 26: 2:34 a.m., structural fire, Route 621, Woodville, Sperryville VFD and VRS and Washington VFD; 1:05 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 231, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Feb. 27: 10:37 a.m., public service, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; 11:29 a.m.? field fire, U.S. 211, >n, Washington iAQiitin., injury from a Tall, Route €29, Flint Hill, \$foshington VFD; 4:17 p.m., jfljury fjrom a fall, Route 642, Tfiewtown, Amissville VFD; 4'-45 p.m., dumpster fire, Town of Washington, Washington VFD. Feb. 28: 1:28 p.m., traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD and VRS and Washington VFD; 7:18 p.m., possible stroke, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. March 1: 12:16 p.m., traffic accident, Route 618 and 649, Castleton, Castleton VFD; 1:36 p.m., possible broken arm, Route 618 and 649, Castleton, Amissville VFD; 5:50 p.m., diabetic, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. The following calls were received by the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office during the past week: Feb. 23: susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 669, Amissville; civil problem, Route 613, Amissville; stray livestick/horses, Route 642, Amissville; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; traffic accident, PD, U.S. 522, Chester Gap; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Student of the Month Chad Heddleston Age 15 Son of April and Jon Heddleston of Sperryville School: Rappahannock County High School Academics: Heddleston has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Physical Fitness for the last seven years; won first place in the Bull Run District Competition for storytelling at the recent forensics meet and a third place award in humorous dramatic interpretation at that same meet; was listed on Panther Pride lists all last year for excellence in grades and attendance; has a 3.3 gpa. Organizations: A member of the RCHS Public Speaking Team (which goes to regional competition this week); member of Boy Scout Troop No. 36 and the troop’s senior patrol leader; a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; a member of the RCHS Bible Club; and a member of the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Youth Group. Sports: Recently won first place in the Bull Run District for his weight class in wrestling, and went on to regional competition (all of which he does on his own since there is no wrestling team this year at RCHS); a member of the RCHS varsity cross country team; captain of the RCHS junior varsity soccer team last year and hopes to play varsity soccer this year. B I N GOl -'T.I..."I 1 BINGO AT THE UNION HALL 231 CHESTER STREET EACH ANDfVERY THURSDAY NIGH' .'i • -• . f-. 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Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, PQ. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. Amissville; juvenile status offense, Route 645, Amissville; traffic accident, PD, Route 610, Chester Gap. Feb. 24: illegal dumping, Route 639, Amissville; harass, comm., Route 642, Amissville; info.gen., U.S. 211, Amissville; public service, Route 612, Sperryville; animal emer., Route 613, Amissville; dog nuisance, Route 637, Amissville; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Huntly; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Amissville. Feb. 25: info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington and Route 729, Amissville; reposs. vehicle, Route 630, Flint Hill; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 612, Sperryville; all other larceny, U.S. 211, Amissville; stray livestock/horses, Route 642, Viewtown; welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, Route 642, Viewtown. Feb. 26: animal emerg., Route 621, Woodville; info.gen., Route 707, Boston; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info.gen., Town of Washington; simple assault, Route 643, Amissville; lost/missing dog, Route 622, Castleton; stray livestock/horses, Route 642, Viewtown. Feb. 27: info.gen., Route 630, Amissville and Route 729, Flint Hill; lost/missing dog, Route 622, Washington; stray cat or dog, Route 604, Sperryville; info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; animal control, Route 630, Amissville; stray/livestock horses, Route 642, Viewiown; DUI-alcohol, U.S. 211, Washington; citizen request assist., U.S. 211, Amissville. Feb. 28: attempted vehicle theft, U.S. 211, Sperryville; business, U.S. 211, Washington; lost/missing dog, Town of Washington; info.gen., Route 647, Flint Hill; lost/missing dog, Route 729, Flint Hill; info.gen., Route 729, Flint Hill; intoxication, U.S. 522, Sperryville; welfare check, Route 611, Amissville; info.gen., Orange County; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 618, Castleton; citizen request assist., U.S. 211, Sperryville. March 1: info.gen., U.S. 522, Front Royal; dog nuisance, Route 660, Chester Gap; traffic accident, PI, Route 618 and 649, Castleton; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; ungovernable-runaway, Route 621, Woodville; stranded motorist, U.S. 211, Sperryville; traffic accident, Route 613, Culpeper County. Still life workshop 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 and will begin on Friday evening, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. with a three hour demonstration. Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, the student will paint from one of several exciting still life setups from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beverages will be provided. Bittinger, a Rappahannock County resident is well known locally and nationally for his work. He has been a professional artist for over 22 years. Cost for the workshop will be $150. Interested parties should contact Carol Vogel at 547-4385. District Court Docket The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: James Thomas Aylor, possess alcohol under 21, dismissed. John Wayne Childrey, illegal window tint, $25/40, no seat belt, $25. James W. Floyd II, radar detector, $40/30. Jeffery L. Gran, expired inspection, $25/30. Amelia Vanessa Jackson, 70/55, $45/30. Catherine L. Lawrence, expired inspection, $35/40. Lemuel Edward Waters, radar detector, $40/30. Kimberly Dawn Williams, expired inspection, $25/30. Sandra Laverne Carter, possess cocaine, sent to grand jury, continued to March 9. Tammi Meschell Cooper, possess cocaine, continued to March 3. Hedgeman Russell Turner, possess cocaine, nolle prosecute. Daniel Parker Mason, violate order of court, continued to March 17. Robin Lynn Allen, obstruction of justice, six months in jail, suspended, $50 cost, 24 VACUUM STORE! A Quality Vacuums by Mlele. Oreck. Royal Plaza s Front Royal, VA 22603 540-635-3355 Riccar & Panasonic Free Estimates Same Day Service i on Repairs 488 National Avenue Winchester, VA 22601 540-665-0044 , PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization for Rappahannock County will meet on the days hereafter listed for the purpose of hearing complaints of inequalities including errors in acreage. Upon hearing such complaints, either oral or written, the Board will give consideration AND INCREASE, DECREASE OR AFFIRM such real estate assessments. Before a change can be granted, the taxpayer or his agent, must overcome a clear presumption in favor of the assessment. The taxpayer or agent must prove that the property is not uniform with other similar properties or prove that the property is assessed in excess of its fair market value. Appointments will be scheduled every 30 minutes to minimize waiting. To appear before the Board of Equalization, please call 540-675-2445, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meetings of the Board to hear objections will be held at The Courthouse, Washington, VA. The dates and times are: March 4,1998 March 13,1998 March 18,1998 March 27,1998 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Additional dates and times will be scheduled if necessary and advertised.) By order of the Rappahannock Board of Equalization hours community service, trespass, dismissed. Waller Hyde Wilson, illegal dumping, $200/175 suspended, $30 cost. Nicole LeeAnne Moore, possess marijuana, continued to April 7. Michael Trevor Arthur, 60/45, $45/30. Sherman W. Everlof, 74/55, $57/30. Philip Todd Fisher, 74/55, $57/30. Anthony Wayne Grimsley, allow unlicensed person to drive, $50/30. Glen Earl Lindsey, 60/45, $45/30. Susan Elisa Marbut, 70/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to June 2, $30 cost. William Ralph Pritt, 61/45, $48/30. Janet Lynn Putnam, assault and battery, dismissed. Daniel Parker Mason, 69/55, driving on suspended license (outside rest.), continued to March 17. James K. Stewart, DUI, reduced to reckless driving, $200. PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County shall hold a public hearing on the following proposed amendment to the Rappahannock County Code on Monday, April 6,1998, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. This amendment was approved for hearing by the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting of February 18,1998. The Zoning Chapter Amendment is as follows: 1. Amend §170-66 E by adding a new condition, to read: (7) 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. This proposed amendment shall also be considered by the Rappahannock County Planing Commission at a Public Hearing to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment at either or both meetings, or by submitting written remarks for the record to the Zoning Administrator, PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. 3/4/98 - 3T Road From Page A1 posed landscaping projects. Sloane described the project as “still a bit larger than we (RLEP) would have liked, but it is much reduced and more in line with the county. It has the long sight line that everybody wanted” to improve safety at the intersection. Bob Moore, VDOT resident engineer, explained that the CTB-approved project is approximately 250 feet (74 meters) shorter than the original plan, due to a shift in the transition of the through lanes. The two turn lanes are unchanged. Only about three feet of the 10-foot vyide shoulder will be paved. The remaining area will be stone. By short ening the length of the project, fewer trees will be cut downas a result. Moore also said that Bill Watson, a landscape specialist with the VDOT Culpeper District office, will meet with citizens’ groups later this month to begin planning and design work on the gateway project. With county volunteers providing much of the labor, Moore hopes to be able to incorporate some of the landscaping effort into the construction contract itself. Estes reported that, so far, four of the planned five-member gateway project committee have been appointed. Junk, Williams, Estes and Martin Woodard, co-owner of Faith Mountain Company in Sperryville, will serve. Francis “Buck” Payne was appointed as the fifth committee member. Stamp vote results out The U.S. Postal Service has just released a preliminary list of vote leaders in Celebrate the Century balloting for the 1950s stamps. Voting for the 1950s stamps continued through Feb. 28. Early stamp subject leaders include Victory Over Polio, Drive-in Movies, Tail Fins and Chrome, Rock ‘n’ Roll and “I Love Lucy.” Celebrate the Century is a commemorative stamp and education program honoring the most memorable and significant people, places, events and trends of each decade of the 20th century. The program marks the first time in history that the public, including school children, is invited to vote on the subjects honored on U.S. postage stamps. Ballots are available at all post offices nationwide and via the Internet at http://stampvote.msn.com/. They list 30 candidates divided into five categories — people and events, arts and entertainment, sports, science and technology and lifestyle. The top 15 vote-getters will be issued as a sheet of commemorative Postal Pointers, From Rappahannock Postmasters stamps honoring the 1950s. Current vote leader Victory Over Polio honors the first licensing of a polio vaccine in 1955. The vaccine was administered to children across the country, helping to control the spread of polio. The 15 vote leaders in the 1950s stamp subject balloting are: Victory Over Polio; Drivein Movies; Tail Fins and Chrome (cars of the ‘50s); Rock ‘n’ Roll; “I Love Lucy”; Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat In The Hat”; World Series Rivals (N.Y. Yankees/Brooklyn Dodgers); Desegregation of Public Schools; Teen Fashions; U.S. Launches Satellites; “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” (N.Y. Giants/Brooklyn Dodgers); President Dwight DEisenhower; Interstate Highway System; Rocky Marciano, Undefeated; Stock Car Racing. Havura Ktana plans to meet r The next meeting of Havura Ktana is scheduled for Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. The meeting will feature a film about Klezmer music, entitled “A Jumping Night in the Garden of Eden.” Klezmer music is a joyous, poignant musical form with roots in Yiddish culture and theater, and it is currently experiencing a popular revival. Conje see why! Havura Ktana is a forum for people from diverse backgrounds interested in various facets of contemporary Jewish life. There will be plenty of time devoted to discussion after the film. ' Call Ivan at 987-8872 for further information. Tfie library is located on U.S. 211, just east of the Town of Washington.

Warner enlightens students about Black history By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer h When Frank Warner spoke to the Rappahannock County Elementary School fifth and sixth graders last week about Black History Week he did not tell them about his experiences working with Martin Luther King during the 1960s or about the other black leaders frequently, written about whom he has rubbed shoulders with. Instead, Warner spoke about the many black men and women whose distinguished contributions in the military, tfie arts, sports, politics, business and science are unrecognized and forgotten. These are tfie people who have made a lasting contribution to society and children need to learn about them, he said. He tried to explain to the 10- and 11-year-olds the importance history has on culture and language. He admitted it was a challenge to speak to a younger audience, since he usually gives his talks to adult groups or to high school jBtudents (as he did earlier in jfche week at Rappahannock •County High School). A man sfrho enjoys presenting talks, he has lectured at the RCHS 5o*n a wide variety of subjects •ijicluding agriculture, ecoh nomics, government, public speaking and black history. What is Black History Week? Warner said he prefers the terms “people of color,” “Negro” or “black man,” to simply “black,” or “AfricanAmerican.” The concept that the black man had a past worthy of study was begun in the 1920s by Carter Woodson. Woodson, a Virginian who received his Ph.D. from Harvard in 1912, left teaching in 1922 to write. Woodson wrote such books as “The Disruption of Virginia,” 1912; “The Education of the Negro prior to 1861,” 1915; and “Free Negro Heads of Families in the United States in 1830,” 1925. He organized the Associated Publishers, who published books about Negroes, and in 1926 the organization initiated National Negro History Week. “Anybody writing books in the 1920s didn’t pay any attention to the accomplishments of people of color and there were a lot of people by that time who had made accomplishments,” said Warner. He spoke about Crispus Attucks, a runaway slave who had found a safe haven in Massachusetts, who fought and died in the Boston Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Mary Beth Martin BLACK HISTORY: E. Franklin Warner gave talks at RCES . about Black History Week last weel^. Blue Moon Cafe Friday, March 6 ly Bird Specials (6 to s P.m.) 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In 1863 Virginia had more free black people than any other state in the Union.” Twenty Negroes won the Metal of Honor in the Civil War. In World War I, 403,000 Negro soldiers fought for the United States. Preston Jackson, brother of Blues singer John Jackson, was the first soldier from Rappahannock County killed in World War II. Scientist George Washington Carver, abolitionist Frederick Douglass, poet Paul Dunbar, singer Roland Hayes, Olympic star Jesse Owens, concert pianist and composer Philippa Schuyler and founder of the Blood Bank, Charles Drew, were some of the people Warner noted. Warner said he was surprised that the children did not recognized Douglas Wilder’s name. “People (outside of Virginia) think Virginia is so backward, segregationist and generally racist, but they don’t recognize that Virginia is the first state that elected a black governor. Virginia has its problems. There are people in the state who are dyed in the wool segregationists, there are problems in the county, problems the county doesn’t understand,” he said. Warner was bom in 1928 in Scrabble and attended the Scrabble Elementary School which was a half mile from his home. Upon entering seventh grade he attended the public schools in the District of Columbia and served as a combat soldier in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. For his bravery as a machine gunner corporal he was decorated with a number of medals, the most distinguished being the Purple Heart. After the war Warner returned to Washington and in 1955 earned an associate degree in business administration from Peters Business College. He began working for the U.S. government as an accounting clerk. He worked later as a public housing management assistant and in 1964 joined the White House Office of Management and Budget. He went on to take classes toward a masters degree in public administration at American University, George Washington University and USDA Graduate School. Warner served on many community and church organizations in the District of Columbia and was an active civil rights leader. He is a “life member” of the NAACP, he helped plan and prepare for the 1963 “March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom,” and he worked with Dr. Martin Luther King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference. He worked to bring fair housing, voting rights and civil rights to black people. After Dr. King’s death in 1968, Warner organized a food distribution program at the 15th Street Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. In 1984 he retired and returned to Rappahannock County where he joined the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Department and the Rappahannock County Historical Society. He has been a member of the Rappahannock Library Board, chairman of the Rappahannock Board of Equalization for Real Estate Assessments and was president of the Rappahannock Lions Club. In an effort to give something back to the public schools, he said he is a substitute bus driver. He is married to the former Dorothy Davenport and they have one daughter, Michele Sloan of Washington, D.C. SAT workshop planned An SAT workshop will be held at Rappahannock County High School beginning on Wednesday, March 18 and will go through Thursday, April 23. The dates and times of each class are as follows: English: (Verbal) Taught by Ginny Stanley on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. in room three. Class begins March 18 and ends April 22. Math : Taught by Vicki Eastham on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. in room six. Class begins March 19 and ends April 23. The cost of each class will be $40. The deadline for paying the fee will be Friday, March 13. Checks should be made payable to RCHS and turned in to Jim Futrell. There must be at least fO students for each subject area in order to offer the workshop. Topics to be discussed are: • General test taking strategies. • Verbal basics, that is, prefixes, roots and suffixes. • Analogies. • Sentence completions. • Critical reading. • Students will be introduced to computer software to practice verbal and math skills. • A review of mathematics including student produced response questions. • Practice tests. For further information call Futrell at 987-8616. ^Intiaiutes/ /at k DUCH ESSE Amissiille, Virginia REOPENING FOR 1998 SEASON Specializing in 18th & 19th Century Furniture and Collectibles, Vintage Working Decoys and Sporting Items, Mechanical Banks and Antique Netsuke. Open Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. -5 p.m. or by appointment or chance 540-937-5786 Shop 540-937-4675 Home 15 3 milt’s urst of Warrenton. VA on Route 211 ll milt■ east of Ren Venur) -*l Front Royal Bookkeeping and Tax Service has moved to 470 S. Commerce Ave., Suite D, in the Front Royal Business Park. We have improved and enlarged our i offices so that we can continue to pro- | vide you with great service, confiden- ^ tiality, professionalism and quality. And most of all, no headaches for you! A tail today for information ot appointments! Walk-ins welcomed. We offer Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs) and Bonus Checks. 17th year in business. Open year round so we can help you when you need it the most! 540-635-9954 Lto i UMt: ADOve, Warner speaking to a RCES class. Literacy group offers classes The Literacy Volunteers of Rappahannock County are continuing to provide free tutoring for adults (18 years of age and over) in improving reading and math skills and preparing for the GED exam using books and computers. Individual, not class, instruction by trained tutor volunteers is offered throughout the year except when the Rappahannock public schools are closed. No one should fail to take advantage of this opportunity because of being out of school for a long time or because of age or because of what some one else might think of you. Dare to improve your knowledge and skills and show yourself what you can do. To become a student, sign up at the Literacy Office located in the lower level of the Rappahannock County Library on any Monday at 7 p.m. Weekly sessions are on Monday and Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Students may attend one or both sessions. When necessary, other arrangements may be made. For further information call 675-3419, 675-2549 or 937-4279. VFW sponsoring annual youth essay competition The VFW Post 1150 of Sperryville is sponsoring the annual youth essay competition in which 7th, 8th and 9th grade students are eligible to enter. Buck Payne, member of Post 1150, noted that this year’s theme, “What Patriotism Means to Me,” would give local students an excellent opportunity to express their individual opinions, thoughts and ideas while competing for valuable awards. The students are required to submit a typed essay (300 minimum to 400 words maximum) by Sunday, March 15. There will be one winners from the school receiving a $100 savings bond and the winner will be eligible for the VFW 7th District competition, a $200 savings bond. Students also have the possibility of continuing to the VFW national level for a $5,000 savings bond, including a trip to San Antonio, Texas for the VFW National Convention. Students interested in the program should contact their school guidance counselor, or teachers for additional information and entry forms. They may also call Payne at 9878303. SUBSCRIBE TO THE Rappahannock !\eus. Call 675-3338. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF THE 199899 FUEL FACTOR PROCEEDING FOR THE POTOMAC EDISON COMPANY On January 16, 1998, The Potomac Edison Company ("Potomac Edison") d/b/a Allegheny Power ("AP" or "Company") filed an application with the State Corporation Commission for an increase in its fuel factor effective with March 1998 cycle bills rendered on and after March 9, 1998. The Company requests that its present fuel factor of 1.181C per kWh be replaced bv an average zero-based fuel factor of 1.278c per kWh. The Company is proposing a levelized fuel rate of $0.01278 per kWh on all kWhs billed under the following Rate Schedules: "R", "C", "G", "PH", "PP", "OL", "AL", "MSL", "SL", and "AGS". In its application, the Company also requests revision of its cogeneration rate tariffs. A new and separate procedural schedule for this request w ill follow. Pursuant to Virginia Code § 56 249.6, the Commission has scheduled a public hearing to Commence at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, Eebruarv 25, 1998, in the Commission's Second Floor Courtroom, Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, for the purpose of receiving evidence related to the establishment of Potomac Edison's fuel factor. All testimony, exhibits, and other data filed by Potomac Edison will be available for public inspection at all of the Company's offices in Virginia where bills may be paid, and at the Commission's Document Control Center, First Floor, Tyler Building, Richmond, Virginia. Any interested person (public witness) desiring t« make a statement at the hearing should appear in the Commission’s Courtroom at 9:45 a.m. on the hearing date and identity himself or herself to the bailiff. On or before February 6, 1998, persons desiring to participate as Protestants, as defined in Rule 4:6 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure ("S.C.C. Rules"), to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses, shall file an original and tw enty (20) copies of a notice of protest, as described in S.C.C. Rule 5:16 (a) with the Clerk of the Commission, and serve a copv upon Potomac Edison. Service upon Potomac Edison shall be directed to Philip J. Bray, Esquire, The Potomac Edison Company, 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, Maryland 21704. On or before February 11, 1998, each Protestant shall file an original and twenty (20) copies of a protest (S.C.C. Rule 5:16 (b)) and an original and twenty' (20) copies of the prepared testimony and exhibits Protestant intends to present at the public hearing, and serve two (2) copies each upon Potomac Exiison and each Protestant. All written communications to the Commission regarding this proceeding shall identity Case No. PCE980049 and be directed to William J. Bridge, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, Document Control Center, PC). Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218.

Cheerleaders attend competition Photos Courtesy of David Ctanagan From top left clockwise: The Rappahannock High School cheerleaders attended a competition at Stonewall Jackson High School on Feb. 19. Above, the team poses, with coach Kim Atkins, left, and several supporters. Jennifer Thomas and Julie Atkins, center, were chosen all district; Jennifer Thomas strikes a pose during a cheer; Julie Atkins goes through the routine for one of the team’s cheers; the team performs a stunt during the competition. Other members of the team are Tiffany Early, Margo Haynes, Sara Roszak, Angie Reid, Katey Wilson and Kyla Andreoni. WEDDING STATIONERY! r Come in and see our beautiful collection of contemporary wedding stationery • Invitations • Napkins • Bridal Books • Accessories • Announcements Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, Virginia and we canjielp you plan your entire wedding. &appaf)anttocfe (703) 675-3338 i_M.___L •r Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT Bankrupt? Repossession? Bad Credit? Ihaky Credit? No Credit? O MONEY DOWN! * t Approval Center j Ckamv Ante Finance Experts*) /t.Wd Cars-Trucks-Vans -800-635-0730 Call Today AH Applications Accepted _® CrossLink ◄... Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net Photos Courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day TOOLS FOR LEARNING: The 4-H Livestock Club members learn to indentify equipment. Learn about 4-H at library program Virginia Cooperative Extension will be the subject of this month’s Rappahannock County Library Friday program on March 13 at 8 p.m. The guest speaker will be Hazel Zinn-Day, the current, very enthusiastic 4-H Extension technician. Virginia Cooperative Extension is an educational service of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Virginia State University, with U.S. Department of Agriculture and local governments cooperating. Zinn-Day will review the history of the Extension service in Virginia and speak of activities currently in place in Rappahannock County which assist the community in agriculture and agribusiness activities. Kenner P. Love, is the unift coordinator in the Extension office, and Jan Palmer is the program support technician. As the county 4-H Extension technician for 4-H youth, Zinn-Day will highlight 4- H activities in the county. Rappahannock County young people who are currently involved with 4-H clubs will be present to share information about their projects. This promises to be an evening of great interest especially to parents who are looking for meaningful year-round activities for their youth ages 5- 19. Bring the children! COOKING UP A STORM: Members of the 4-H Cooking and Craft Club works on some craft projects. ! I 1 I . - - • -r- - -C-- t I 4 EQIP sign up has begun Farmers and landowners may begin signing up for the Environmental . Quality Incentives program (EQIP). The sign-up will run from now until March 31. New in the 1996 Farm Bill, EQIP combines four former programs, two of which were used in Virginia: The Agricultural Conservation Program and the Water Quality Incentives Program. EQIP is a voluntary program for landowners that have significant problems involving soil, water, and other related resources. The three priority concerns that have been identified are: Animal waste; grazing system management; and cropland systems. This program differs from the old Agricultural Conservation Program. For example, the FSA will no longer accept annual applications fqr lime, fertilizer, and seed on ju^t one field. Under the new program they will offer five to $) year contracts that can provide up to 75 percent cost-sharing for conservation practices. An individual may receive up to $10,000 per year up to 'a $50,000 limit per contract. 1 Priority will be given to those with soil erosion and livestock waste problemp. Interested producers should contact the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District. Natural Resources Conservation Service, or the Farm Service Agency for information about signing i^p for the program. FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE JL INCORPORATED Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE IstTues., 1:30 p.m. Every Month In addition to our regular sale* on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. We will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale-Consignmenta Welcome. For further information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt. 55

SPORTS Baltimore named Coach of the Year for Bull Run Dist. By Carl Eborn Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock’s Eugene Baltimore has received the district’s highest coaching ■honor. He has been named .District Coach of the Year in Tecognition of his work with the Rappahannock High School boys varsity basketball team. This is quite an accomplishment for a young coach who has only been a head coach, on the high school level, for four years. Baltimore came to Rappahannock High School for the 1994-95 school year as the head boys basketball coach anu as a teacner oi neaitn and physical education. In his first season coaching, the Panthers won only six of their games. Improvement came quickly with 12 wins the second season. His third season saw the Panthers reach the Regional Semi Finals at the University of Virginia. This year the team made it to the Regional Quarter Final. Consistency is something Baltimore is striving for. “ My goal since coming to Rappahannock has been to build a winning attitude that consistently creates winning teams.” The coach expects a lot from his players and is demanding of them, both physically and mentally. Stressing the importance of a positive attitude and good sportsmanship has helped to create a tightly knit group of players who work well as a team. They pull together and never give up no matter how far down they may be. Baltimore goes even farther. “We are like a family, there are no Ts on this team,” he said. Baltimore enhances the family theme by being there for his players as more than a teacher and a coach. Players and students alike call him friend and look to him for guidance with their daily struggles. Baltimore finds it personally satisfying for his students to look to him as a friend. “God has put me into this position where I can be a teacher, and am able to guide my students as a friend. I’m very thankful.” Baltimore describes his court side manner as being demanding and loud. “Sometimes, I yell at them like I would my own kids. They mean more to me than basketball. I want them to be the best they can be.” Panther Ervin Phillips comments, “The only time he yells is when we do something wrong, but he tells us every day that he loves us!” Being named Coach of the Year by his peers in the district means a lot to Baltimore, yet he accepts it with honest humility. “I’m thankful to God for the award, not just for me, but for what it means to the county. Without God, none of it was possible.” “I’d like to thank Jack Raines and Mike Tupper for helping me get to where I am as a coach, they’ve been in my INVOLVED: Baltimore demonstrates his court-side manner. Panthers fall to Amelia in quarter final game By Carl Eborn Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock High School varsity boys basketball team travelled to Orange County last Wednesday night Tor a Region B Quarter Final match against Amelia County. Despite a strong effort by the Panthers, and loud sup' port from the Panther travelling cheering section, the game was lost 81/63. The game opened with a flurry of scoring by Amelia, who jumped to an early 9/0 lead. Not to be intimidated, , the Panthers fought back to tie the game at 9/9, and finished the first period leading 20/19. In spite of a strong first period, the Panthers couldn’t hold onto the lead and by the end of the second period they were down 39/29. The Panthers were not able to close the gap in the second half with the third period ending 63/54. Their season ended when time ran out in the fourth period with the score 81/63, Amelia. Ervin Phillips had an impressive night with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Daniel Settle also scored 18 points followed by his brother Michael with .17. Jason Baldwin finished his career with the Panthers by giving the game his usual 200 percent and scoring eight points. Coach Eugene Baltimore commented “We got out of sync — we didn’t do what we were capable of offensively. In the end, we ran out of gas.” In the end, it was still a season they can be proud of. I’VE GOT IT: Daniel Settle, No. 45, goes up for the rebound. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Carl Eborn GAME STRATEGY: Varsity basketball coach Eugene Baltimore, center, was chosen the Bull Run District Coach of the Year. corner from the beginning. I would also like to thank my assistant coach Jason Gochenour for all his hard work with the junior varsity team. He did a great job with such an inexperienced team.” Thanks also went to Reed Gillespie, “I couldn’t name all of the good things he’s done for the team, and I couldn’t ask for a better varsity assistant coach. The community also deserves recognition — thank you to everyone who has shown their support for me and Panther basketball.” When it comes to goals for the future, Baltimore has definite plans. “I want us to make it back to U.Va. I want us to make it to the state tournament. That’s a big dream!” Given what Baltimore has already accomplished it is easy to believe he will make it. The 1997-98 RCHS boys basketball team: from left front, Ervin Phillips, Coach Eugene Baltimore, Assistant Coach Reed Gillespie and Jason Baldwin; from left back, R.J. White, B.J. Christian! Michael Settle, Adam Starks, Daniel Settle, Alex Baumgardner, Daniel Digges, Jonathan Moore! Chris Sealock and Chris Sause. Ii someone in your family needs kome kealtk or kospice care, consider FamilyCare. FamilyCare offers families a compassionate, affordable alternative to extended hospital stays or nursing home care. 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mappatjannocfe jSetos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaVailey, 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 Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1998 Our View Gilkey goes Estes to take over as board chair, Welch to walk in Gilkey’s shoes The county said goodbye this week to Hubert S. Gilkey when he formally resigned from the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors. Gilkey has served more than above and beyond what a community could or should expect and has been ever the voice of reason on the board. Eighteen years is a long time to serve in such a capacity and he has done so in a manner that has residents regretful of the fact that he is leaving. That is quite an achievement in this day and age. He is going on to fulfill personal goals and we wish him well. His successor is to be Charles K. “Pete” Estes — a supervisor with almost as many years as Gilkey in service to the county. And, Roger A. Welch has been appointed to serve as the Wakefield District Supervisor. Gilkey leaves the board in good hands. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom These daffodils, on the west bound lane of Lee Highway, don’t seem to care that winter may not be over for this year. Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, Feb. 29, 1968 Shooting matches will be held regularly on Friday nights at 7 p.m. at the carnival grounds, Washington Va. for the benefit of Washington Fire Company and Rappahannock Rescue Squad. A Game Night will be held Saturday, March 2 at the Amissville Fire Hall beginning at 8 p.m. It is sponsored by and benefits the.Amissville Fire Company. The public is invited. Seventy-one students in the University of Virginia School of Nursing have been placed on the dean’s list for the first semester. Among these students on the dean’s list is Miss Dana Kay Snead of Washington, daughter of Judge and Mrs. R.V. Snead. 25 Years Ago Thursday, March 1, 1973 The Woodville Home Demonstration Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Carter Ellis on Tuesday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. A demonstration on “Egg Carton Crafts” will be given by Mrs. Merle Daczewitz. All women of the community are invited. Rappahannock High School Panther Harry Jordan was named to the AllDistrict basketball team at the close of the tournament play for Skyline District. Mrs. Julia Boddie, superintendent, reports that the First Baptist Church Sunday School at Washington will sponsor its annual Easter attendance award campaign beginning Sunday March 4. All children of school age are invited to participate and to be present at 10 a.m. Sunday to get information concerning eligibility. 10 Years Ago Thursday, March 3, 1988 The Rappahannock Woman’s Club will present their annual fashion show on Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. This year’s theme will be “Luck of the Irish.” Models selected are Roger Brown, Tony Clark, Arthur Neufeld, Dr. David Gangel, Paul Poling, Larry Hovis, Angie Armentrout, Jackie Settle, Kim Vest, Debbie Famham, Lisa Currie, Jan Palmer, Judy Tole, Christine Sims, Peggy Weaver, Delia Hoeffel, Emily Neufeld, Celena Laundry, David Massie, Morgan Hay, Patrick O’Meara, Diane Welty, and Marshall Gangel. The 1988 baseball registration for T-ball, Little League and Babe Ruth for ages 615 will be held at the Hackley’s Store parking lot for the Amissville teams on March 12 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Sperryville teams registration will be held at the Rappahannock County Elementary School fields on March 12 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain date is March 26. Fees will be collected at the time of registration. Letters Forests under siege While driving through the county lately it seems that the beauty of Rappahannock is being besieged by a Beaver Syndrome. The wanton destruction of our local forests. I can understand the logging process, but this so called strip cutting, leaving behind the leavings or toppings, and the destruction of secondary trees is ludicrous. The once beautiful forests look like a war zone. Some states already are utilizing laws that require most companies to clean up their leavings or toppings. These companies use large chippers, which grind the residue into chips, these chips are then used in the manufac turing of usable materials, for building, paper products and furniture, etc. , This strip cutting is done mostly by small companies that hack and slash without care or foresight. They move in and do their harvesting and rush on to the next site and start over again. This occurs not only in Rappahannock County but the world over, the forests are being taken away for one reason or the other. This is one of the contributing factors to the pollution of the worlds oxygen supply and also contributes to our weather world wide. Very few forests are being reseeded or replanted. When it is done, they plant only one type of tree, mostly a hybrid, a fast growing type and that’s for reharvesting. It is a known fact that it takes more than one type of tree to help absorb some of the pollutants in the air and to replenish the oxygen. Trees are one of Gods many gifts for use, not abuse. We must be one with nature and take only what we need and replace what we can. Trees hold a vital place in our lives in many ways. Much of this destruction is in the name of development and betterment of the counties. Just look at the surrounding counties. Where has their beauty gone? Development and betterment is in reality one word — money. J.H. Preston Washington Citizen partners needed The Soil and Water Conservation Districts in the Rappahannock Watershed have joined together to protect the Rappahannock River and its tributaries. The districts will coordinate a volunteer water quality monitoring network to enhance current state monitoring efforts. Are you willing to volunteer four hours a month? Sampling will include physical and chemical analysis of the water. Twice a month, volunteers will test pH, dissolved oxygen, air and water temperature, and water depth. Observations of physical characteristics like water flow, water color, weather, and wildlife will also be recorded. Once a month, volunteers will collect samples that will be picked up and analyzed by a lab for fecal coliform, nitrate, nitrite, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and total suspended solids. Sampling sites are located an streams identified as impaired by the DEQ. Volunteer data will be used to identify the source of the impairment, and address the problem. The Rappahannock River is 212 miles long and covers 2,848 square miles. The headwaters lie in Rappahannock County and the river flows southeasterly to the Chesapeake Bay. Land use in the Basin is 61 percent forested, 35 percent agriculture and four percent urban. Eighty four miles of the upper Rappahannock are designated as scenic. The lower Rappahannock Watershed is home to one third of Virginia’s nesting population of bald eagles. The Rappahannock River is often referred to as pristine, and with your help we can keep it that way. For information call 829-7902. Kristin Anderson Rappahannock Watershed Coordinator SVRS says thanks The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad wants to thank the community for helping to make our annual Valentine’s Day fundraising diniler such a huge success. The turnout was wonderful and heartening, as were the comments praising the delicious food and beautiful decorations. We also want to thank Pat Jenkins, Shirley Frye and Juanita Atkins, who prepared the scrumptious barbecued chicken and fixings; David Alther for his technical support, and the Rappahannock County Elementary School for graciously allowing us to use its kitchen and dining area to put on the Valentine dinner, which we hope to keep as an annual event. The Members SVRS Negative attitude toward schools? I may stand corrected, but I sense a decidedly negative attitude from the Rappahannock News toward the Rappahannock County Public School System and possibly toward public schools in general. The Jan. 28 article by your reporter about the Rappahannock schools was so off-base and the data so skewed that it was outrageous. It appears that its sole purpose was to create acrimony and dissent among the people of Rappahannock toward a very good public school system. If the Rappahannock News wants to editorialize against our schools it has the right to do so, but personal opinions should not be allowed to subvert factual and objective news reporting expected by the people of this county. Personally, I think the Rappahannock News owes an apology to the Rappahannock County School System. These are difficult times for all public schools. Each year the state continues to shift many educational expenses from state to county level. At the same time, the state has dictated that the county also fund additional costly increases in educational requirements. Your Feb. 25 editorial entitled “Our View, School funding,” notes that there is an increase of $102,242.61 in the school budget for the coming year. This may be correct, but I find no clear “viewpoint” to the editorial, nor any explanation of the increase. Instead I find only speculation and innuendo apparently designed to fan the flames of the previous article. Rick Kohler Amissville Concerned about “Fact sheet” We have recently become aware of a document being “floated” in town and environs as a “Fact Sheet” on the sewer study and other issues, being addressed by the Town Council and its committees. The document is from an anonymous source. In reviewing this, we would like to remind everyone that council welcomes all items of concern from our citizens, and especially desires input on the issues before it. The meetings of the council and its committees are open to public attendance and input. As a list of concerns, the “Fact Sheet” provides many appropriate issues, all of which are regularly discussed in council and committee meetings. Unfortunately, the “Fact Sheet” reemphasizes certain issues but does not, at this stage, provide answers and certainly not “facts.” Furthermore the “Fact Sheet” implies that certain decisions have been made, whereas, in reality, council is only fulfilling its responsibilities to investigate these issues. Rather than presenting conjecture as fact, we ask the author and all residents to join council and its committees in the learning process and then in the decision A special thank you Last week two of my dogs ran away from home and had been missing for five days. I kept hoping they would find their way home but they never did. I finally put up some notices at several stores hoping that someone would find them and call me. Finally, on Sunday, my prayers came true. Gina Leatherbury was coming home from church and saw my dogs. Mind you, these are big dogs but she stopped and put them in her car and brought them back home to me. I was so grateful to her for taking the time and caring enough to go out of her way to bring them back to me. Thanks Gina! Marta D. Segarra Washington making process. J. Stewart Willis Mayor, Town of Washington Charles Tompkins Chairman, Wastewater Study Committee Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 FAX: the Editor (540) 6753338 To be considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. . Letters must be received by noon Monday to be considered for that week’s publication. i

Rappahannock News Wednesday, March 4, 1998 A7 Vultures: Give them their due as lords of the air ; When I work in my vegetable garden in late morning 6n cloudiest summer days, a great shadow often passes over the yard. It is cast by a vulture passing between me and the sun. I look up and admire the smooth grace of this great bird that floats by pn motionless wings. A different view of vultures presented itself at dusk on a fecent late February visit to friends who live at the Foxcroft School near Middleburg. The darkening sky was full of the somber shape of vultures. They were coming in to roost in the grand old oaks on the campus. A vague sense of unease possesses many people when they see large numbers of black birds. These were big black birds. Had the sky been full of white birds — egrets, for example — the reaction would have been different. I admit I was intrigued by the vultures and thanked my host, Roger Gilmore, for providing the show. He gave me a bemused look. “This happens every day now.” he said. “They came here after being run out of Leesburg.” Becky Gilmore, his All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott wife and an old friend, just smiled. She knew her arriving guest viewed all birds with interest. That interest runs even to vultures and, yes, to vultures in large numbers. I have had a number of postcards, letters, and personal comments asking me to “....write something about vultures.” I suppose some of this interest can be attributed to the “Leesburg problem” and the national coverage it has received from the media. I have followed the situation with great interest and chuckled to myself at the idea of capturing the birds and transporting them “200 miles to southwest Virginia.” Two hundred miles is nothing to a bird with the air power and great wingspan of a vulture. A transported vulture could return to Leesburg with ease. My hesitation in writing about vultures does not derive p lack vulture from lack of interest. The opposite is true. The big black birds fascinate me as they do others and have done so since Europeans arrived on this continent. To write on vultures is a daunting task. There is much that is startling and fascinating to tell. Vultures are often referred to as buzzards. The word, “buzzards,” is English and "“On the Verge” in Washington Direct from its sell-out run in Washington, D.C., The Keegan Theatre Company brings its production of Eric Overmyer’s comedy “On The Verge” to The Theatre at Washington, Va. Two performances are scheduled in Little Washington: Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 15 at 3 p.m. The play follows the adventures of three daring ladies of the 1880s who set out to explore “Terra Incognita.” To their amazement, the trek rapidly transports them into the America of the 1950s as they journey through time as well as space. This production has received several excellent reviews. The Washington Post described the play itself as “Witty, ironic, literate and adventurous, not to mention intensely theatrical,” and went on to say “Better yet, the Troop 200 in third year Boy Scout Troop 200 of Flint Hill has completed another year of scouting. The troop was established three years ago, with five scouts and two leaders. Troop 200 now consists of 13 scouts and three leaders. Keeping active the entire year is the main objective of the troop. The troop has been busy this year with service projects, fund raisers and camping and hiking outings. Service projects, which the troop participated in, during the last year, include: The American Cancer Society Walk-a-thon; Flint Hill Fireman’s Carnival; VDOT Adopt-a-Road Program; Boy Scout Food Drive; a clothes drive for the Rappahannock Social Services; and the Christmas Adopt-a-Family Program for the Rappahannock Social Services. Troop 200 also held fund raisers to purchase much needed equipment, and to help send the scouts to the Boy -Scouts of America Summer Camp. These fund raisers include the annual Sport/Celebrity Auction and BSA Popcorn Sale. But all work and no play makes for a boring scouting experience. So Troop 200 planned several outings, both as a troop and as individual patrols. Some of these outings ; include three BSA camporees, ; a bike hike, merit badge camp : out, hiking the Appalachian Trail, wilderness survival camp out and several other camp outs just for fun. The troop merit badge counselors . held classes to allow scouts > easier access to obtaining ! merit badges. ; Scouts worked hard to ■ earn merit badges and ranks. ! Last year, Troop 200 had their ; first Eagle Scout, Chris Graves. There are currently j two Life Scouts working on ; Eagle projects — Jeremy Graves and Jeff Hudson. Chris Graves also attended the National Jamboree held at Fort A.P Hill. He participated in the Guinness World Record Fire bucket Brigade while at the jamboree. The record Photo Courtesy ol Wendy Weinberg “ON THE VERGE”: Play coming to The Theatre March 14 & 15. I£eegan Theatre’s irresistible production... infuses the cool dazzle of the text with warmth and heart... as much of the evening’s charm and allure are became official in November 1997. Troop 200 is currently working on their schedule of events for the upcoming year. If you are interested in becoming a Boy Scout, and are either 11-years-old or in the fifth grade, feel free to call Scoutmaster Gary Graves at 635-9601. Troop 200 holds its meetings on Tuesday’s at 7 p.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall. due to Amy McWilliams’ fullbodied direction of a glittering ensemble as they are to the engaging script.” Founded in March 1996 The Keegan Theatre has been described in the press as “a terrific company” and “a hot young company to be watched.” Their earlier productions of “Cat on a Hot Tin , Roof’ and “Translations” also received fine notices. The two performances of “On The Verge” mark the first time that The Keegan Theatre has brought a production out to The Theatre. Tickets for each performance are $14 with reservations, $15 at the door (if available). Tickets for students 18 and under are half price. Reservations are recommended, phone 675-1253 or send e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. SNEAK PREVIEW PREMIUM OFFERS available from Toro Wheelhorse with purchase of Garden Tractor and Deck. 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What a stinky, messy world it would be were vultures not constantly alert to the food potential of a decaying carcass of an animal, especially deer. As the population of the White-tail Deer explodes in the Virginia Piedmont, so does the vulture population. With too many deer for the habitat to feed, they die from starvation. Disease spreads quickly among deer weakened by lack of food. Who hasn’t seen dead deer beside highways where they have been struck by cars? Overcrowding forces deer to wander onto roads in search of food. Dead deer provide food for vultures. Healthy, well-fed vultures produce more vultures. There are two species of vultures: the Black Vulture has a wingspread of five feet and weighs up to six pounds. The Turkey Vulture weighs only about four and half pounds and has a wingspread of six feet. Both are big birds with featherless heads. The adult Turkey Vulture has a red featherless head; the Black Vulture’s bare head is black. This feature is not too much of an aid in identificationNunless one is quite close. Who wants to get close enough to a vulture to see the color of its head? Besides, the immature Turkey Vulture has black skin on its head. It doesn’t take too much imaginative thinking to understand that a featherless head is an advan tage to a bird that pokes his head into the rib-cage of a dead deer. Evolution has served vultures well. Both vultures soar in great circles on motionless wings as they ride rising thermals of air warmed by the earth For this reason, vultures don’t get going too early in the morning and tend to stay in roosting trees until the air is warmed enough to send them into the sky. As vultures soar in circles they are on the alert for dead animal life. The eyesight is keen to the point of unbelievability. At 200 feet above the earth, a vulture can easily spot a dead creature as small as a ‘possum. Carrion is the food of vultures; the older and rottener it is the more they TODAY’S JACKPOT $11 Million Chance of winning jackpot, 1 in 7.1 million. ^VIRGINIA LOTTERY www.valotterv.com like it. Vultures are scavengers; the clean-up squad of the natural world. For nearly 200 years ornithologists have tried to determine whether or not a vulture is guided to decaying animal matter by its smell as well as sight. Experiment after experiment failed to be conclusive. It was one of those unanswered questions scientist like to debate. It was not until 1964 that an ornithologist proved — after 25 years of experiments — that a Turkey Vulture uses both sight and smell to find dead animal food. The Black Vulture depends on sight alone. When vultures sweep through the upper air in search of food on the ground below, they also watch each other carefully. When one sharp-eyed individual spots food and begins a descent toward the ground in smaller, lower circles, other vultures are quick to follow. Once on the ground, a number gather and fight over food with snarls, growls, and hisses. They also snort much as a dog does and for the same reason; to clear the nasal passages. The Black Vulture is the more aggressive and is usually successful in driving a hungry Turkey Vulture away where it must patiently wait until the appetite of the smaller of the two is satisfied. It is not easy — for me, at least — to determine the two species in the air. The slight difference in size is not much help; size is relative and one must have something for comparison. The Turkey Vulture has a long, narrow tail and holds its wings in a very shallow “V.” This species also soars more and flaps less for its wings are longer. In sailing through the air the Turkey Vulture often rocks gently back and forth. The Black Vulture tends to hold its wings horizontal to the earth and has a short, squarish tail beyond which the feet often show. 1 his species tends to flap its wings much more frequently. A sail follows the labored wingbeats, using the momentum gained by the flaps. The Black Vultures shows white underneath the wings near their tips. Practice through much watching eventually aids a vulture-watcher in determining the two species With so many vultures in the sky, it would seem that their nests would be frequently discovered. Fact is, there is no nest. Vultures lay two large eggs on dead leaves or the ground and hide them well in hollow logs, decaying stumps, under thick undergrowth and even in abandoned buildings. I once found the “nest” of a black Vulture in an old barn that was falling in on itself. All boys like to explore deserted buildings and I was no exception when I was growing up in central North Carolina. The incubating vulture hissed at me when I entered and approached her. She jumped across the floor and onto a window opening and sailed out. Later I returned and found two unbelievably ugly young vultures covered by dirty-looking gray down. They were hatchlings only a mother — or father — could love. I approached slowly and when I got within three feet both regurgitated. The smell was appalling and I quickly left the way I had dome. To a mammal with a keen sense of smell — a fox or raccoon — in search of a quick meal, this defensive device would be most effective. If regurgitation of the most recent meal — which smelled rotten in the first place — doesn’t work in sending a predator elsewhere, the young play dead. Most predators want live food. As I wrote earlier, evolution has served the vulture well. Reproduction with vultures is labor intensive and takes a very long time. Courtship involves an awkward, lurching sort of dance by the male around the female. Then there is the courtship flight in which the two soar close together. With one slipping both under and over the other, this aerial display can be fascinating to watch for those of us with enough time and patience to observe it. Once the pair bond is fixed, the eggs are laid and incubated by both sexes for up to 39 days. After hatching, the young remain dependent on the adults for food for up to two months. Only then have their wings developed enough to get off the ground and soar against the sky in search of food. Turkey Vultures occur throughout the United States. They migrate from the northern states in autumn and return in the spring. During these northward migrations this species soars at an altitude of 5,000 feet. The Black Vulture occurs only in the southeastern states, down through Texas and into Mexico. They do not migrate and maintain a resident status where they occur. It’s a rare day when I do not see a vulture float across the sky. If there were none, how empty would be the sky. Maybe more important, the world would be a stinky and a much more unhealthy place. I give vultures their due and admire them as lords of the air.

HappanannocK News. Enthusiastic school volunteers just say yes! By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer For Jan Makela, a self-described “professional volunteer,” the opportunity to direct the county’s public school volunteer program is a mission of the heart. Due in large part to Makela’s leadership, enthusiasm, and intense recruiting, the county boasts more than 100 active volunteers participating in high school and elementary school programs. Quick to share credit and generous with praise, Makela is widely appreciated for her work on behalf of the children. Sitting at a desk littered with notes from teachers needing help on special projects, Makela’s wide-open manner makes it tough for even hardened professionals to turn her away. “My attitude is to take anyone for anything,” she said, smiling broadly. “Even an hour one day a week helps.” Fun Friday Makela’s volunteers put in much more than the stray hour. One of her greatest successes is this year’s “Fun Friday - the Visiting Artist” program. Conceived by Makela and parent artist Jane Bowling-Wilson, the program is “designed to provide all students from kindergarten through third grade with artistic experiences that could not otherwise be provided by the school system,” Bowling-Wilson suggested ideas for many of the presenters and even supplied sample lesson plans and other teaching tips to those who had never taught before. Makela originally hoped to find six artists to come to the classes throughout the year. So far, 18 have signed up and more come forward every week. While Makela generally assigns volunteer parents whose children are participating in a project, not all of the visiting artists have children in the county schools. Neither are they all professionals. Some, like Kaye Kohler, administrative assistant for the Town of Washington, and county school superintendent Dr. David Gangel, share their creative hobbies. Kohler recently taught a class in hand-stitchery. Gangel will demonstrate his skill in cake decorating. A few of the volunteers, such as parent-artist Sue Benner Garvin, combine two professions. Garvin, a veterinary technician, brought a live rooster to her Fun Friday class, teaching both about animals and drawing. Architectural designer Beth Hilscher’s project showed children how to design their own dream bedrooms. Portrait artist and children’s book illustrator Ned Bittinger sketched a charcoal portrait of one Fun Friday student and showed slides of how he develops the pictures for his books. The children especially enjoy projects that they can get their own hands on, like Sara Lawrey’s clay sculpture and Susan McCarthy’s lifesize 3-D papier mache horse — now stabled in the RCES front lobby. Goal is life enrichment Last month, Gifted and Talented teacher Amy Gubler coordinated a day of special workshops and activities for second and third graders. Most of the presenters and all of the staff for Enrichment Day at RCES were volunteers. Other events, such as ArtsFest in May for high school students, the sixth grade chess club, extra-curricular sports activities, and a host of other projects depend upon volunteers. Makela said that the county is “blessed with enormous talent” and people from all walks of life who happily share their experience. Volunteer commitment makes the high school computer lab possible because an adult must be on duty at all times. Twenty people, many of them possessing high technology skills, keep the lab operating eight hours a day, five days a week. The fifth grade computer lab at the elementary school is only open one afternoon a week, but Makela intends to expand its operation with more volunteers. This lab is a critical component of what Makela calls “promoting the middle school concept” of progressively permitting more freedom and responsibility for children in the upper elementary grades. Working with a close-knit team of eight teachers, Makela and the volunteers provide opportunities for personal growth and exploration that the upper-grade children need to mature. Other groups working with Makela include the Rappahannock Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and the STARFISH@Headwaters mentoring program. From couponclipping projects in the Rappahannock Community Resource Center “Nutrition Site,” to peer support groups, academic counseling and career mentoring, members seek to foster relationships with the children and schools for the overall betterment of the community. Recognition Day On Thursday, April 23, the county public schools will celebrate Volunteer Recognition Day with an awards reception at the elementary school, hosted by the RCES student council. Performances by the fifth grade chorus, portions of the high school band, school staff members, and harpist Mary Ann Biggs, assistant school superintendent, are planned. For additional information on the county’s public school volunteer program, or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Jan Makela at the school board office, 987-8773. Library’s new sign to be up soon By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Library Board met last week and it was announced that the letters for the library sign are in and should be in place in the next two weeks. Ed Barton, of the Friends of the Library, attended the meeting to report to the board about FOL matters and obtain information on board matters to report to FOL. He proposed that the board consider the idea of asking the Rappahannock Historical Society to locate a visitor’s center and museum at the library. He said the idea makes a lot of sense because there is room for expansion at the library, the infrastructure is there already, services such as water and electric are in place and they have the funds to help with the project (considering the recent grant the RHS received). The board agreed to consider the idea for further exploration but did not approve or disapprove the idea. Barton also notified the board that the FOL have some funds for library projects but the board needs to make proposals to them. The FOL are planning a book sale for July 4 and are asking for as many volunteers as possible. Library Director David Shaffer reported that stone mason Terry Waggener has completed the work on the stone wall at the library. The board had sent a letter thanking Waggener for his generous contribution, time and labor. Shaffer also reported that the next Friday Night Library program will be held March 13 and will be about the Virginia Extension Service. He also said the library has received some generous donations in the past month from individuals and groups for the Jamieson Room. Board president E. Franklin Warner noted that the Friday night programs are well attended and that groups using the Jamieson Room should inform the library as to the number of people who will be attending. Treasurer Helen Platt noted in her report the donations made to the library and said the towel service bill seems a bit high considering the amount they pay the cleaning service which cleans the rest of the library — $45 as opposed to $150 per month. The cleaning service has made what Warner termed a modest request for an increase and the board agreed to that but the towel service cost will be investigated. Platt said the library’s income should exceed the budget and that they are still waiting for the Gordon estate funds fcJ If IP 1 1 1 m fi 1 Iwo/ 1/!// ^ys 1 C711^1 ©e jPPBSf Ml Mi *1 1997 CHEVROLET ■ SUBURBAN LS 4 Door, 4x4, V8, Auto, ABS, Barn Doors, Rear Air, Power Options, Low Miles *28,500 YOUR PRICE mk.. fW Ext. 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The county is waiting for a list of the stockholders in order to see if tiny of them are interested in purchasing the shares. It was reported that the matter should be settled in the next several months. The treasurer’s report was accepted. There were no reports from the finance, personnel or policy committees. The building and grounds committee reported that they have been discussing how to deal with the cement parking blocks in the parking lot. They will have to be permanently anchored to stabilize them. Some will be pinned to the ground but some will have to be pinned to the asphalt, which is much more difficult. County Administrator John McCarthy said that Tom Wolfe will install the letters for the library sign at a cost of $190 which will be paid from county funds. The next library board meeting will be March 26 at 10 a.m. Board From Page A1 Park, attended the meeting to introduce himself to the board and offered a kind of open door policy to the county to keep up communication between the park and the county. He reported on the damage the recent ice storm did to the park. Crews are working to clear the roads on Skyline Drive which have 30 to 60 trees down over each mile of roadway, he said. They hope to have the clearing done by March 22. Coufity Administrator John McCarthy advised Morris of the newly created county “gateway project” for Sperryville. Morris said he was aware of it, is all for it and is planning to attend the next meeting of the Sperryville Gateway Project Committee this month. Francis Payne was named as the final member of the committee and Bayard Catron was named as alternate member. McCarthy reported to the board that the county may get its E 911 service as Culpeper County’s Board of Supervisors was considering forfeiting its call back feature on E 911 so Rappahannock can switch over to the system. The switch would prevent the call back feature from working but the problem has held this county back from coming onto the system. The Culpeper BOS was to vote on that decision this weex. The Virginia Cooperative Extension service informed the county that it could either have the full time position for an additional Extension agent under their terms or continue to fund the part time position itself. McCarthy will look into the cost effectiveness of keeping the part time position versus paying the county’s share to fund an agent of their choice. The board decided to send the proposed amendment to the zoning, erosion and sediment control chapter back to the planning commission. If House Bill 1362, concerning prevention of the special exception permits for zoning in Fauquier County, comes Tobacco show Photo Courtesy of John Kirchner Tobacco, a show of the work of Woodville conceptual artist John Kirchner, will be Opening at the Middle Street Gallery this month and run March 6-29 with the opening reception March 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. back to the floor of the House next year it could be broadened to apply to all counties. The board wants the commission to consider changing the by right density now to save time later should such a bill pass. The by right density is now one lot per 25 acres in the Conservation Zone. They will consider changing it to one per 50 acres. This would reduce the number of lots by right for a piece of property but the owner could still apply for a special exception permit. McCarthy said that will no doubt upset some people if it happens because they would have to apply for permits to do what they can now do by right. A group of county citizens is organizing a Trash Free Rappahannock Day and presented some information about it to the board. Hunt Harris, of Ragged Mountain Resource Center, is organizing the event which will be held from March 21 to April 18. VDOT has agreed to provide trash bags for the event. Funds raised will go to local organizations such as fire and rescue companies, churches, scnool activities, etc. McCarthy presented the communications services analysis and recommendations to the board. He said the new PBS system will cost $30,000 to $45,000 and will pay for itself in the next three to four years because it regularizes the system through one service and saves dramatically on the present leasing arrangement and long distance charges. He will build in the funds for it to the county budget through the General Fund Surplus. < j> The board will send a letter to the planning commission to thank the commission for its interest in offering to assist the board with planning for the Six Year Road Plan but the board decided it prefers to handle it themselves. Hodge Miller was nominated to fill the vacancy on the Recreational Facilities Authority. The Regional Task Force on Adult Vocational Training and Education will hold a meeting on March 19 to assess the adult education program at GWC-Piedmont TEC. Estes and Anderson will attend for Rappahannock. L The board was advised that the dedication for the Sperryville Historic marker will be April 4 at 10 a.m. The next meeting of the board is April 6. Bank From Page A1 headquarters in Bowling Green, that has as its subsidiaries Union Bank & Trust, Northern Neck State Bank, King George State Bank, Union Mortgage Company and Union Investment Services. Its total assets are about $656 million. Conry said the details about what extra services will be offered have not yet been worked out. Such services as extended hours, weekend hours, ATM machines, a drive through window and possibly a new location or enlargement of the current facility on Gay Street will depend on whether the bank has enough people using those services to justify me cost. “Such things as a drive iij window and maybe another site will be issues that we will look closely at now,” he said. “We have explored some of those ideas in the past. But, being affiliated with another organization will definitely enabled us to offer many more options.” ; He also pointed out the UBSH mortgage company and investment services which will be available to bank customers. RNB will also retain its name. “I think it’s an exciting opportunity to expand a good community bank that has had its roots here since 1902. In today’s banking world being able to affiliate with a larger organization with more technical ability and sophisticated marketing systems is a positive step for our constituents and the people of Rappahannock County,” he said. “We want to deliver more and varied services to our marketplace than we have and this is the perfect way to do it.”

[ (f ! ^ . I • Neighbors/B2 ! • Obituaries/B5 ! * Classifieds/B6 I * Real Estate/B8 | March 4, 1998 * Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Branscome • WINNING FORM: Rider Jill Waterman booted home the winners of two timber races at Saturday’s Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point. Waterman enjoys winning return races By Betsy Branscome Rappahannock News Staff Writer SPERRYVILLE — Putting aside any thoughts of her personal tragedy, for about 10 minutes anyway, rider Jill Waterman booted home the winners of two timber races at Saturday’s Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point. Waterman, who, lost 10 of her best racehorses in training — reportedly including two of last year’s Virginia champions — in a devastating Upperville barn fire Feb. 16, accepted her first two 1998 mounts from friend and Piedmont Fox Hounds’ whipper-in Robin Rounseville and from her former trainer Donald Yovanovich. To the delight of not only Waterman, Rounseville and Yovanovich, but all attending the Thornton Hill Farm races, both horses won for the talented jockey, convincingly. Her first mount was in the four-horse ladies’ timber. Tenyear-old veteran Leonative led from throughout, turning back a stretch rally from secondplaced Duke Kahana Moku. Though Duke had won the 1994 running of the two-anda-half-mile event, Waterman had owned the Mount Salem trophy for the past three years, winning from 19951997 aboard Ky. Mint Julep. “I hadn’t planned on riding [Leonative] until yesterday,” said Waterman while signing an autograph for a fan. “That’s a first!,” she added with a grin. “I owe it all to [Leonative’s owner and trainer] Robin for letting me ride, and to Leonative,” Waterman said. “He is a great horse with a big heart.” Waterman’s second ride was aboard Luke A Duke, owned and trained by Yovanovich. The former Augustin Stables color-bearer had made only three previous starts over timber after a championship 3-year-old year over hurdles in 1993. “This was the first time he’d started for me,” said Yovanovich. “I bought him last October from Augustin. I told [Jill] just take a safe trip around [today] and don’t ask for anything big.” The stakeswinning hurdler still has “a classic kick,” but Yovanovich warned his rider not to make, her move too early. Waterman stayed right with the pace first set by Whiskey For Mike, John DeMichele up, and then by Just You Dare and Pat Cooney. She moved up at the second last and then sustained a run up the long stretch to win by a neck from Just You Dare. Yovanovich also trained five-eighths mile flat winner Ponsonby, a homebred owned by Upperville’s Col. Robert O’Brien. Marylander Matt McCarron was in the irons. McCarron also partnered Kinross Farm’s The Weasel to win the longer flat race. Donald Yovanovich English native Neil Morris, Kinross’ private trainer, gave himself the ride on their Runway Romance to win the maiden timber. “He was such a classy hurdle horse,” Morris said. “He still shows the speed. When Bay [Cockburn on Classy Ivor] tried to escape from everyone going to the second last, I rallied him at the bottom of the hill, and he kicked in.” Professional farrier Ben Swope, 29, repeated his owner-rider hurdle score from last week’s Casanova races, only his racing partner was different. This week he rode Gallant Tiger to victory in the series event to lead the division. “This horse is very differ Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom TAKING A BREAK: The officials for the race are colorful in their red jackets and circulate throughout the crowds during the day. Above, some of them took a well deserved break. ent from Justcallmecasey,” who won last week’s series race, said the Sykesville, Md., horseman. “Gallant Tiger is a rank runaway at the farm, very hard to train*, but he rates kindly at the races. I bought him when he had retired from racing on the flat and had failed as a show hunter because he ‘didn’t jump very well.’ I guess that’s a bad way to choose a steeplechaser, but here we are!” George Kinsgley was another repeat victor, following up his Casanova ownerrider timber series score with another aboard Awesome Tan. Friend Don Yovanovich got partial credit for this win, too: “Donnie was the one who encouraged me to run the horse right back,” said Kingsley. “I’d never considered it, but Donnie told me the horse looked last week like he’d improve off of that run and would come back even better this week. He was right.” Awesome Tan took the lead a mile into the two-and-a-half, jumping well and drawing off for a six-length score. Making just her “second, a half” steeplechase start, foxhunters’ timber winner Lauie McClary was thrilled with Too Gold’s series triumph. “I rode one race last year,” she explained. “The horse was a total runaway, and I pulled him up because we were going way too fast. That I consider my ‘half’ start.” Too Gold rated kindly for his Middleburg owner-rider last week at Casanova to finish well in hand, and at Rappahannock the pair moved in the late stretch to get up for a two-anda-half length win over last year’s series champions Chumpman and Tbm Kirlin. Results Small pony race. 1/4 mile. Time: :34.4. Winning margin: 1 1/4 lengths. 1. Farnley Ladybug, o/r Molly McMillen; 2. Chocolate Spirit, o/r Lucyann Wiltshire; 3. Ace of Spades, o/r Jonathan Dodds. Large pony race. 3/8 mile. Time: :35.6. Winning margin: 3 lengths. 1. Down Hill Runner, o/r Kelley Dodds; 2. Surf Dancer, o/r Josh Reavers; 3. Dylan, o/Highland Farm, r/Ashley Blakely. Foxhunters’ timber. 2 1/2 miles. Time: 4:55. Winning margin: 2 1/2 lengths. 1. Too Gold, o/r Laurie McClary; 2. Chumpman, o/r Tom Kirlin; 3. Sweet Score, o/r Daniel Haney. 6 started. Flat race. 5/8 mile. Time: :55.2. Winning margin: 2 lengths. 1. Ponsonby, o/Robert O’Brien, r/Matt McCarron; 2. Resterilla’s Alden, o/Ron Dudley, r/George Kingsley; 3. April Gleam, o/Boot Hill Farm, r/Simon Hobson. 8 started. Ladies timber. 2 1/2 miles. Time: 4:54. Winning margin: neck. 1. Leonative, o/Robin Rounseville, r/Jill Waterman; 2. Duke Kahana Moku, o/r Beth Newman; 3. Class Caliber, o/r Julia Bennet. 4 started. Novice hurdle. 1 3/4 miles. Time: 3:27. Winning margin: 1 1/4 lengths. 1. Blackcomb, o/Moffett Sheehy Stable, r/David DeMichele; 2. White Orchid, o/Joseph Rogers, r/Bay Cockbum; 3. Derby Day Slew, o/Walt Holloway, r/Simon Hobson. Open flat. 1 1/4 miles. Time: 2:34. Winning margin: 1 length. 1. The Weasel, o/Kinross Farm, r/Matt McCarron; 2. Alyar, o/Alfred Smith Jr., r/Pat Cooney; 3. Rhapsody in Purple, o/Kinross Farm, r/Neil Morris. 9 started. Maiden timber. 2 1/2 miles. Time: 4:55.8. Winning margin: 3/4 length. 1. Runway Romance, o/Kinross Farm, r/Neil Morris; 2. Classy Ivor, o/James Gable, r/Bay Cockburn; .3. ■ Golden Rendevous, o/Savage Den Stable, r/Andy Wilson. Owner-rider hurdle. 1 3/4 miles. Time: 3:16.2. Winning margin: 2 1/2 lengths. 1; Gallant Tiger, o/r Ben Swope; 2. Murray’s Ruler, o/r George Kingsley; 3. Deal Again, o/Daybreak Stables, r/Emily Day. Open timber. 2 1/2 miles. Time: 5:04. Winning margin: neck. 1. Luke a Duke, o/Donald Yovanovich, r/Jill Waterman; 2. Just You Dare, o/Alfred Smith Jr., r/Pat Cooney; 3. Abenezra, o/Gary Baker, r/David DeMichele. 4 started. Owner-rider timber. 2 1/2 miles. Time: 4:58. Winning margin: 6 lengths. 1. Awesome Tan, o/r George Kingsley; 2. Chatham Field, o/r Jim Whitner; 3. Waukey, o/r Henry Wood. 5 started. Rappahannock News Staft Photo/Carl Ebom PARTIES GALORE: The tailgate parties boast generous spreads, like the one above, and are sometimes very elaborate.

mm 3^* Church A Activities OTij Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. 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. 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. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. W'ilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m., Mission Groups 7 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, March 8 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m., Sperryville at 11:15 a.m., with communion and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor. >: ■ 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 or by appt. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service/Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School youth & adult 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Lenten dinner & program 6:15 p.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Owen Cubbage celebrates birthday Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Peyton and Penny, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson and Marc and Jamie Tharp were among those from the area attending a party at the Family Life Center in Culpeper Sunday afternoon honoring Owen Cubbage on his 80th birthday, which comes up Saturday. Representing the Rixeyville area were Mr. and Mrs. James Bailey. Mr. Cubbage’s pastor, Elder Wayne Richards also attended as well as a host of family members and friends. Sunday afternoon Mrs. Ray Frazier and son Christopher accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville visited Mrs. Verna Frazier, who remains a patient in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Janet Peregory, Mrs. Robin Grigsby and Chrissy were in Fredericksburg on Monday. Each Tuesday beginning at 5 p.m. the Reva. Volunteer Fire and Rescue holds bingo at the Lakeside Clubhouse on Route 522 to benefit their company and on Thursday also on By MARIE F. ATKINS Route 522 the Salem Company opens their doors for $1,000 jackpot bingo. Last, but not least to help support their company, Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company holds their bingo on Saturdays beginning at 6 p.m. If there is anyone in our area who graduated with the class of Culpeper High School in 1988, you are reminded of plans for a reunion. Call 5473425 for more information. Miss Shelley Timbers was among the seniors of Rappahannock High School who spent last week at Seven Springs, Pa. Those from the area attending the Scout Blue and Gold Banquet at the Rappahannock Elementary School on Saturday evening were Ray Wharton and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Chrissy and Jason. Birthday greetings go out to my cousin Eunice Meier of the Culpeper Health Care Center, whose day is Sunday. On Monday, Gregg Heflin of Castleton Ford Road adds another year. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory dined at Golden Corral in Culpeper on Sunday. Congratulations to Miss Amanda Sims, who along with other students of Rappahannock High School attended the Panther Pride Group and enjoyed pizza in Front Royal on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Sims had improved in her work and was included in the Super Star group for lunch at the school following the last grading period. Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to Larry and Donna Cubbage who celebrates their day on Wednesday. Congratulations to Christopher Frazier, Sarah Lynn Hetzer, Joseph Peregory and Timothy Robinson, all of our area who received awards at the Super Star luncheon held at Rappahannock Elementary School on Tuesday, each one having improved greatly in their grades. Happy birthday wishes are continuing to be extended to my cousin Edna Denin who celebrated on Monday. Thursday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and son were Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, Ray Wharton and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family. Mrs. Carroll Petty of Front Royal was a recent guest of Mrs. Hazel Hawkins arid together they dined in Culpeper. Sympathy is extended to the family of Clyde Stringfellow who passed away at Culpeper Health Care Center on Saturday. Prayers are extended to all in our community on the sick list. Anyone with social news for the Boston area please feel free to give me a call. If you are headed in the wrong direction; God allows “u-turns.” '■ Shiloh Association to host missionaries The World Missions Conference, to be held in the Shiloh Baptist Association March 22-29, will host 10 missionaries. Among that group are three Virginia state missionaries. Lloyd Jackson, a native of North Carolina, serves as coordinator of disaster relief and prison ministry for the Virginia Baptist Mission Board headquartered in Richmond. Prior to this service, he worked for 28 years as an associate in and director of the Baptist Men’s Department of the Board. In that capacity he had overall responsibility for camps, disaster relief, church renewal, men and boys’ organizations, mission trips, and other items. He is an active volunteer on the Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross, having received the Clara Barton award of meritorious leadership — the highest award given to a volunteer. G.C. Harbuck serves as Director of Language Missions for the Richmond and Petersburg Baptist Associations. In addition, he serves as a Missions Resource Specialist for Spanish and Migrant Ministries for the Virginia Baptist Mission Board. Among his responsibilities are establishing and working with language congregations, refuge resettlement and seminary classes for persons speaking languages other than English. He is a native of Georgia. Rev. Harbuck and his wife served as Southern Baptist missionaries in Paraguay from 1969 to 1975. Wellford Tiller has served as the Baptist Campus Minister at the University of Virginia since 1977. In addition, he is the Area Campus Minister for the central region of Virginia. Prior to his current ministry, he was the Associate Campus Minister at the University of Georgia. A native of Richmond, he has been active on the board of directors of the Greater Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity, serving as both chair and co-chair. His other interests include photography, golf and computers. In addition to the three Virginia missionaries there will also be other missionaries in attendance. Doug Pilot is a missionary serving as Director of Missions for Conemaugh Valley Baptist Association in Duncanville, Pa. Prior to his appointment, he was pastor of Wyoming Valley Baptist Church and a selfemployed contractor in WilkesBarre, Pa. He has pastored churches in Oklahoma and Arkansas, also. His hobbies are fishing and picnicking. Darrell Thomsen Jr. is a U.S. Army chaplain stationed at Ft. Story, Va. Prior to this service, he was chaplain for the Sixth Combat Aviation Brigade, Sixth Infantry Division at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska. He served in “Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.” He holds numerous military awards and decorations including the Bronze Star Medal. Harold Mahahan is Director of Missions for the Eastern Nebraska Baptist Association. He has served in various capacities in Eastern Nebraska since 1974. Prior to that time he served in pastorates in Alaska and Texas. His hobbies include fishing, sport and reading. Do not forget the big Missions Fair that will begin the week! It will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Culpeper Baptist Church. It will feature North American and international food and displays as well as entertainment. All 10 missionaries who will be speaking during the week will be present. Anybne in the region is invited to attend! C. Tilley graduated from basic training Air Force Airman First Class Christina M. Tilley has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Tilley is the daughter of Dewey A. Tilley III of Fairfax and Mary Tilley of Castleton. She is a 1997 graduate of Culpeper High School. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S 211 E. Lurav' Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 SperryviUe Emporium "The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 “Sit on the Lid and Laugh” BuM for yourself a strong box, build it with great care. When It's as strong as your hands can make It, Put all your troubles there. Store all your disappointments...each bitter pill that you quaff; Next, close down the top upon It, Then sit on the lid...and laugh!” -Author Unknown -must fj Each week as we study and learn of God’s love, as we build our faith on His promises, we build our strength of spirit so that we may give our cares to Him and be joyful. By not fretting over them, we are exercising patience and trust in His strong love and great wisdom. Our Heavenly Father is continually at work in our lives. Begin building your “strong box” this week as you worship at the church or synagogue of your choice. Sunday Monday Tuasday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Luka Luka James 1 Chronicles 1 Kings Psalm Psalm 11:1-13 11:1-14 5:7-20 17:1-27 11:1-46 64 65 Scnpturmg Sedectetf by Th* American AM* Sooty Copyright 1996. lUMf-WMkwnt Newspaper Service* P O Bo* 6006. ChartoneevOe. VA 22906 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 8250888 • Culpeper Church Activities are to you courtesy of News

, 4-H small animal club Photo by Hazel Zinn-Day ANIMAL CLUB: The Rappahannock County 4-H Small Animal Club had a very informative meeting with Dr. Joe Garvin Laboratory, Director and Diagnostician from the VDACS Warrenton Regional Laboratory. The 4-Hers’ had the opportunity to use a microscope to view different types of bacteria and parasites that cause animals to become ill. Also, the 4-Hers’ learned how the heart of a dog works. The 4-Hers’ really enjoyed this very interesting topic and . would like to thank Dr. Garvin for taking time out of his , busy schedule to teach children about the work he does. Pictured here are club members Kelly McCormick, Devin Day, Carly Day, Ben Pendleton, Tommy Pendleton, Dr. Joe Garvin and adult volunteer leader, Lisa Pendleton. If you are interested in joining the 4-H Small Animal Club or need any information about 4-H activities call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. Christian science making comeback ByJ. DARROW KIRKPATRICK Rappahannock News Contributing Writer In the early days of the Christian Church, healing of sin, disease and in some instances even death, were common and fundamental to •tjie practice of Christianity. By ,300 to 400 AD, however, healing began to fall by the wayside. Today amongst Christian churches there is a renewed interest in healing as the early Christians practiced it. Some have special services dedicated to healing. It is not uncommon to pick up major newspapers and read about such healings by several denominations. Today’s focus on alternative health care has also called attention to this basic tenet of the Christian Church. Many today know that healing sin, disease, relationship and business problems, 'based on the words and works of Jesus Christ is possible. The Church of Christ, Scientist, whose members are known as Christian Scientists, has been in the forefront of this return to basic Christian healing for more man a ceniury. It’s founder, Mary Baker >Eddy, was named in 1992 by ; the Women’s National Book /Association as one of 75 ; Women whose words have • changed the world. In 1995 ! sjie was inducted into the ; Women’s Hall of Fame as, ■ “The only American woman to found a lasting Americanbased denomination.” Monthly and weekly religious magazines from the Church of Christ, Scientist, which also publishes the Pulitzer prize winning international daily newspaper, The Christian Science Monitor, contain verified reports of healings ranging from childhood diseases to terminal illnesses. ' ’ On March 12 at 7:30 p.m., ; the Christian Science church • in Warrenton will sponsor a ■ free public talk, “Christian Healing: God’s Love In Your Life,” in the John Barton Payne Building, 2 Courthouse Square, Mark Swinney, a Christian Science practitioner and teacher, will explain how j recognizing the love that God Cloverbud camp scheduled ; ' Youth ages five to eight can learn how to safely protect their families and themselves • at the District 4-H Cloverbud ! Camp: “It’s a Safe World after ; All,” March 14-15. Hands-on ■ activities with a focus on safe’ ty will help youth develop ways to protect themselves in • the home and in the communiTty. The cost of the weekend is ; $40 which includes meals and ■ lodging. The camp will be held ! at the Northern Virginia 4-H ; Center in Front Royal. For information contact Hazel . Zinn-Day at 675-3619. has for each one of us can bring physical healing and real solutions to problems. Mr. Swinney has been managing editor of the Christian Science religious magazines and is currently a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. Child care will be provided at the Christian Science Reading Room at 48 Main St. All interested in the renewal of Christian healing or how this healing can be practiced, will find the talk helpful. 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 1 years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, j freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, nat- | ural 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 Amissville Ruritans taking fruit orders Amissville Ruritans are taking orders for navel oranges, temple oranges, and red grapefruit until March 10.The cost is $10 for 20 pounds or $18 for 40 pounds of your favorite fruit. Contact any of the local Ruritans to order or call Fred Naramore at 937-5367 or Charlie Priest at 937-4072. The family of the late Alice C. Parker would like to thank all their friends and neighbors for their expressions of sympathy. 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”. Happy belated birthday wishes to Lorrayne Lawson who celebrated her big day on Feb. 27. Age hasn’t slowed her crochet needle and her projects are still the prettiest around. Ron and Sally Bochette are the leaders for the Amissville Baptist Church’s youth group, ages 12 to 18, which meet on Sundays at 6 p.m. The group went skiing at the Massanutten Resort in February and had a great time. They are now making plans for March. Newcomers are welcome! By GLENDA GUM When was the last time you attended an auction? For me, it was Saturday evening at Bill Payne’s Auction here in Amissville. Randy and .Kady tagged along for one reason, the food which is delicious and inexpensive. I enjoyed looking over the items to be auctioned, listening to the bidding, and watching Bill’s wife keep him in line. The whole Payne family are involved from managing the kitchen, to processing the tickets, to showing the articles. It really is a neat way to pass the afternoon; however, if your hand springs in the air on its own accord, you may want to bring a truck! Orders for red grapefruit and Valencia oranges are being accepted by the Rappahannock Band Boosters through March 9. Contact Sally Havstad at 987-8342 or Betty Thomas at 675-3293. On behalf of the Girl Scouts, a special thank you to everyone who supported their cookie drive this year by ordering cookies in advance or purchasing from the cookie booths. Our cookies didn’t make it to the freezer again this year. Hoe to hear how your week went! Marriage licenses issued The following marriage licenses were issued recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Gregory Eugene Aliff, Charlotte, N.C. and Allison Elizabeth Jonas, Charlotte, N.C. Brian Peyton Darlington, Amissville and Anne Marina Cooper, Amissville. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Upcoming Events Benefit breakfast planned An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be held Saturday, March 21 at Rappahannock Elementary School to benefit Sharon Scott. Serving will be 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and costs are $6 for adults (11 and older) and $3 for children 10 and under. Pat Jenkins is in charge of food service. The benefit is sponsored by Rappahannock County Fire Association. 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 675-3444. Brain Injury Support Group to meet The Blueridge Brain Injury Support Group will meet Saturday, March 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Parish Hall of Trinity Episcopal Church on the comer of Gay and Middle Streets in Washington. All survivors, family and friends are welcome to this meeting. For directions, information, transportation or support, call Pal Salmon at 675-3137. 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. Cooking classes offered Italian cooking classes are being offered at Thistle Hill beginning March 15. For information call 987-9142. Spring Tea at Belle Meade Celebrate the Spring equinox! All are welcome at a Spring Tea at Belle Meade, 353 F.T. Valley, Road on Sunday, March 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. Call Susan Hoffman at 987-9748 for more information. Make-up days determined The Rappahannock County School Board has determined that March 6 and April 3 will be used as make-up days for the Rappahannock County Public Schools. The decision will be made at the March school board meeting, but it is anticipated that April 6 and April 7, will also be used as make-up days. Spring Garden 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 Ragged Mountain activities The following activities are scheduled at Ragged Mountain Resource Center: Saturday, March 14: Second Saturday Hike Series, meet at Mountainside Market on U.S. 211, west of Sperryville between 9 and 9:30 a.m., return mid-afternoon, Hazel Mountain Trail/White Rocks Trails loop. Friday, March 20, Ragged Mountain Resource Center’s “Blue Ridge to the Bay” Educational Speaker’s Series, Rappahannock County Library, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Guest speaker Thom Savage will discuss the Agricultural Stewardship. Saturday, March 21, “Trash Free Rappahannock” initiates first annual month-long clean-up campaign. $10,000 available (at $3 per bag) for individuals and organizations that collect roadside trash in Rappahannock County between March 21 and April 18. There will be additional awards for top three totals. For additional information on any of the above or other activities call Hunt Harris at 987-3366. Poetry reading at Ki Theatre Poet Gregory Orr will give a reading of his work on Friday, March 6 at 8 p.. at Ki Theatre. Orr teaches at the University of Virginia, is poetry editor of the Virginia Quarterly Review, and has had several collections of his poetry and prose published. He is currently working on a book entitled Three Strange Angels: Survival, Healing, and Lyric Poetry. His reading is part of‘The Many Faces of Poetry Project” currently under way at RCHS. Admission is free, but a donation of $3 by adults would be appreciated to help support additional poetry events. For information, call 675-1819. 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. St. Patrick s Day celebration set St. Patrick’s Day celebration will be held (»asis 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 info'mation call 1-800-304-7656. Healing Arts activities • Rappahannock Healing Arts will sponsor the following activities: 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.

---—-------^ How do you spell S-T-R-E^SS? By CHRISTINE KASTAN Extension Agent, PCS Recently at a nutrition class on fat and cholesterol someone asked about the effect of stress on cholesterol. I contacted Dr. Ruby Cox, PhD., R.D. at Virginia Tech who had reviewed 20 scientific journal articles on the effects of stress on cardiovascular disease risk published between 1988 and 1995. The word “stress” generally referred to psychological stress, which was defined by Hans Selye in 1978 as “The total range of hormonal, neurological, and physiological responses that occur in the result of adverse stimuli”. Stressors are those stimuli that cause stress. Research has revealed that certain conditions and life events cause stress in most people, but the strength of the response varies greatly in1 people. The coping ability of the individual modifies the strength of the stress response. Sometimes researchers use questionnaires and other means to find out if stressors exist that might cause stress. In addition researchers Families Taking Charge sometimes measure perceived stress by having people complete self rating questionnaires about their feelings, thoughts and symptoms. Following are some of the relationships between stress and the cardiovascular system. • In some individuals frequent episodes of acute (intense) stress may lead to or aggravate high blood pressure. Stress causes a constriction of blood vessels, leading to greater “resistance” to blood flow, thus causing increased blood pressure. In some people blood pressure remains high only temporarily, while in others it may lead to long term high blood pressure. Lower levels of chronic (constant) stress do not appear to increase the risk of high blood pressure. • More recent studies have discussed the degree of “platelet activity” in the blood (tendency of the blood to form clots) as a major factor related to risk for atherosclerosis and heart attacks. Acute episodes of stress tend to increase blood platelet activity thus increasing the risk. • Results of a number of studies have indicated that stress can lead to the limitation of oxygen to heart muscles. This may be due to the fact that stress causes the constriction of blood vessels around the heart, as well as increasing oxygen demands by all tissues in the body. • Some studies have revealed that stress may increase serum lipids (LDLcholesterol and triglycerides). in the studies reviewed though it was not clear whether the elevated blood lipids were a due to some mechanism of., the stress response to the body or whether the lipid increase was due to unbalanced eating habits brought on by stressful situations. • Other studies discussed coping strategies in dealing with suppressed anger as a causative factor in high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Another study discussed the relationship of stress and low levels of DehydroepiandosteroneSulfate (DHEA-S). DHEA-S has been used as a marker for cardiovascular risk and high levels of perceived stress were linked with low DHEA-S levels. According to the reviewed studies, frequent episodes of high psychological stress cause a number of changes in the body which have an adverse effect on the cardiovascular system and increase the risk for high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke and other related problems. Low levels of chronic stress do not necessarily have this effect (at least in the results of the studies reviewed. An individuals’ coping ability has a great influence on whether stress will have adverse effects. This article was brought to you from Virginia Cooperative Extension Rappahannock Unit 675-3619. Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Levi's® Denim Jeans Sale SAVE ON FAVORITE STYLES IN ASSORTED FITS AND FINISHES ^ i Mw/ Levi Mrauss & Lo. 21.99-39.99 young men's levls* DENIM JEANS. Save on his favorite 5-pocket 100% cotton denim jeans in wide leg, loose and relaxed fits. Available in a variety of washes, men's sizes 29-42. 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BUTTERFIELD Extension Agent This is the first winter in my years with Cooperative Extension that the prevailing question has been “What do I do about all the moisture in my basement?” Moisture problems this winter have plagued even families who normally have dry basements as the rains continue too fall. Dealing with moisture problems quickly and effectively is import and to preserve the indoor air quality and thus the family’s health. Mold growth can be controlled by a three step approach: 1) Keep it Clean, 2) Keep it Dry, 3) Disinfect it. Surfaces and household textiles must be kept clean, because mold grows on surfaces contaminated with soil and grease. Use a grease-cutting solution to wash walls and floors to cut organic material that supports mold growth. Trisodium Phosphate is an effective cleaner for removing grease. Commonly called TSP and highly alkaline, it can sometimes be found in hardware and paint stores for washing walls in preparation for painting. Precautions should be taken when using strong cleaners such as TSP: wear rubber gloves and avoid breathing the powder or getting it in the eyes. Rinse the cleaned surface with clear water to remove any residue. Dry quickly with fai^s, or even a dehumidifier if available. Store textiles clean afrd dry. Dry soiled textiles can be kept for a few days before washing. Store clean textiles in a closet or container to discourage the growth of mold. Filtering indoor air with an air cleaner can sometimes be effective in removing mold spores before they settle on damp surfaces and colonize. Some mold spores are large enough that standard furnace filters remove them. Some types of electrostatic air cleaners also remove mold spores. Reduce moisture produced inside the home by discontinuing the use of humidifiers, carefully exhausting moisture produced by cooking and laundry. Use outside vented fans when showering, Wipe down shower walls with a squeegee or sponge. Do not use unvested kerosene or gas heater. Repair all plumbing leaks, and do not store firewood inside the house. Use a dehumidifier if necessary, and increase the ventilation by increasing the air flow in problem areas. This can sometimes be done by rearranging furniture, leaving closet doors open, etc. Reduce any sources ,pf moisture coming into the home by sealing cracks, repairing drainage problems, making sure gutters are clean and down spouts are directing water away from the house. In some cases, mature shrubbery may need to be removed from around the foundations of the home. Install vapor barriers in crawl spaces to prevent ground moisture from entering. Crawl spaces that continue to have high humidity need ventilation. The third step is to disinfect. Disinfectants kill mqld growth on hard surfaces, such as walls and hard floors. Use only products with an E^A registration number indicating they have been tested as disinfectants. One of the most affordable and available disinfectants is chlorine bleach. Use only bleach with a 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite. For many hard surfaces, use one cup of bleach to one gallon of water. The area must be kept wet with the bleach solution for 10 to 15 minutes to kill the mold. If the surface is porous. Like wood, the bleach solution may need to be reapplied to keep the surface properly moistened. If a large area of a basement needs to be disinfected, a garden sprayer can be used. Remember, to prevent mold: Keep it clean, keep'it dry, and disinfect. Unless these methods are used, mold may continue to plagtie homes. If you have questions about additional ideas to prevent mold growth on home surfaces, call the Extension office at 675-3619. Viewtown social notes Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodspn were Mrs. Helen Edwards of Catlett, Billy Dodson, Rachael Grigsby and Tanya Dodson .of Bealeton. T! r By GLADYS DODSON 9 937-4904 * ' • • • •' . ■&. Also visiting during the weekend were Miss Carolyn Dodson and friend Trisha *of Manassas, Mrs. Shirley Dodson, Tommy Frazier and Whitney Frazier. Sympathy is extended ito the Stringfellow family upon the death of Clyde Stringfellow on Saturday. Anyone with news for the Viewtown column should give me a call. Your news is important and we would love to include any family events you may have. Have a great week!

E Obituaries Joseph Clark Avid fisherman Joseph “Boney” Kyle Clark, 65, of Elkwood died on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Clark was bom February .25, 1932 in Madison, to the late Josephus Clark and .Sarah Bache Clark. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed gospel music. Boney was a veteran of the United States Army. Clark is survived by his wife of 14 years, Linda Fincham Clark. He is also survived by one .son Jimmy Clark of Madison; one daughter Debbie Clark of Charlottesville; one stepson Roger Lee Fincham Jr. of Elkwood and one stepdaughter Betty Lou Fincham of Amissville. Additional survivors include two grandchildren Gorissa Dawn Fincham and Josh Clark, both of Madison. Funeral services were held on Friday, Feb. 27 at Found and Sons Funeral home Chapel with the Dr. Charles Shiffleft officiating. Interment followed at ' Culpeper National Cemetery. Found and Sons Funeral Home of Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Annie Drake Born in Boston Annie Bruce Brown Drake, formerly of Culpeper, died on Jan. 28 in Pittsburgh, Pa. 'A The daughter of John H. 'and Emma L. Fincham Brown, she was born Sept. 15, 1906, in Boston, Va. Mrs. Drake retained her membership at Salem Baptist ' Church for many years following her relocation to Pittsburgh, Pa. 1 Preceded in death by a daughter Jeanie Drake and ; husband James W. Drake her • relatives include children, Peggy Drake Swiderski and James R. Drake of Florida, IJohn R. Drake of Fredericksburg, Kenneth W. and George B. Drake of Pennsylvania; sisters Grace Maguire and Lucy Inskeep Butler of Culpeper and Frances Brown of Maryland; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Milton Settle Viewtown resident Milton William Settle, 63, of Viewtown died on Sunday, Feb. 22 at his residence. , He was born in Rappahannock County on Aug. 7, 1935. He was retired from Rental Uniform Service and attended Calvary Baptist Church. His parents were the late Granville Lee Settle and Elsie Mae Settle. Survivors include one brother Ralph Randolph Settle of Marshall; cousins Stanley F. Settle of Amissville and Gladys S. Aylor of Brightwood. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Calvary Baptist Church in Culpeper with the Rev. Charles Shifflett officiating. Interment was in Forest Grove Cemetery in Viewtown. Pallbearers were Thomas Tear, Wilbur James, Woody Woodard, Dickie Latham, Bobby Jarrells, Ted Pechie, Larry Jenkins and Eddie Young. Contributions may be made to the Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 258 Forest Grove Road, Amissville, Va. 20106, in the name of Milton William Settle. Clore-Geest Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. ; Frank Troth Jr. Retired Lt. Col. Frank Edward Troth Jr., 68, of Front Royal died Friday, Feb. 20 in the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester. Troth was born Oct. 9, 1929 in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Frank Edward and Addie Resh Troth. He was a retired Lt. Col. with the U.S. Air Force after 26 years of service having served in the Vietnam Conflict and peace time. He was employed with the SRC Corporation as an Engineer. Graduate of the University of Albuquerque and a member of the Alexandria American Legion. He is survived by his wife Brenda J. Troth of Front Royal; a son Michael A. Troth of Davidson, N.C.; a daughter Tracey T. Brown of Westerville, Ohio; two stepsons Wayne Foster of Huntly and Gregory Foster of Madison; a step-daughter Melissa Pullen of Front Royal; a sister Nancy Schurbert of Akron, Ohio; seven grandchildren Paul, Dan, Jake, Tom, Frank, Katy, Jo, and Grace and three step-grandchildren Ashley, Emily and Rebecca Foster. A funeral service will be held at the TurnerRobertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal on Tuesday, Feb. 24 with the Rev. Steve Clinedinst and Rev. Charles Clinedinst officiating. Interment will be in Quantico National Cemetery with full military honors. Active pallbearers will be Lance McGinis, George Foster, Jerry Gray, Lenny Campbell, Gary Jenkins and George Cline.. Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal will be in charge of the arrangements. Hugh Yowell Born in county Hugh America Yowell, 88, of Culpeper died Saturday, Feb. 28 at Culpeper Health Care Center. Mr. Yowell was bom March 11, 1909 in Rappahannock County to the late Wellington and Mazie Leathers Yowell. Mr. Yowell was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Withrow Yowell. Besides his parents and his wife, Mr. Yowell was predeceased by two children Johanes Calvert Yowell and John Daniel Yowell; one brother Kelsie Yowell and one sister Susie Yowell Thornhill. He is survived by two sisters Gladys Willis and Grace Yowell, both of Culpeper and six grandchildren Hugh D. Yowell, Donna Y. Staton, Tracy N. Jenkins and Gail G. Grigsby, all of Culpeper, Angela W. Gray of Tennessee and Melinda L. MacDonald of Washington. Additional survivors include one daughter-in-law Marie G. Yowell of Culpeper; one nephew Carl Yowell of Maryland and five great grandchildren. Graveside services were held on Monday at Fairview Cemetery officiated by the Rev. John Miller. Donations may be made in his name to the Culpeper Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 218, Culpeper, Va. 22701 or the Culpeper Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 731, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Herbert Williams Carpenter Herbert “Jibo” Daniel Williams, 72, of Chester Gap died Thursday, Feb. 26 in the Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Mr. Williams was born May 25, 1925 in Rappahannock, the son of the late Beverly Garfield and Gussie Williams. Mr. Williams was a carpenter; served in the United States Army during World War II; member of the V.F.W. Post 1860 and Giles B. Cook Post 53 of the American Legion of Front Royal and Mr. Johnson returns home Mrs. Janice Johnson went to BWI on Saturday morning to bring Mr. Raymond Johnson home after spending the winter in Florida with his nephew Dr. Jimmie Johnson. Curtis and Betty Crawford and Katherine of Flint Hill were Sunday guests of Mrs. Andra Crawford. Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper also visited Mrs. Crawford during the week. 987-8827 ' - honorary member of the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his wife Mary A. Williams; three sons Karl Lewis William and Bruce Daniel Williams, both of Chester Gap and Harold Douglas Williams of Front Royal; one daughter Norma Jean Settle of Chester Gap; one step-brother Jack Jones of Florida and one step-sister Barbara Williams of Chester Gap; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Sunday, March 1 at TumerRobertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal with the Rev. Jimmy Burke officiating. Interment was in the Williams Family Cemetery in Chester Gap. Active pallbearers were Danny Williams, Darren Williams, Tony Williams, Arnold Williams, Lynn Williams, Tommy Settle, Mike Williams and Kevin Wines. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Leep, Albert Cameron, Fred Settle, Bradley Williams, Charlie Frazier and Leo Williams. James Myers Construction worker James Monroe Myers, 69, of Front Royal died Saturday, Feb. 28 in the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester. Mr. Myers was born March 23, 1928 in Rappahannock County, the son of the late Harrison and Daisy Jordon Myers. He was a retired construction worker, a member of the Bricklayers, Masons Helper and Building Laborer Union Local #74 and Laborer International Union #74 of North America in Washington, D.C. Survivors include one son Ronnie Myers of Augusta, Ga.; one brother Elmo Myers of Harrisburg, Pa.; eight sisters, twin sister Lorraine Turner of Front Royal, Edna Brown of Warrenton, Mamie Bennett, Robbie Roberts, Lucy Braddock, Rebecca Shelton, Antoni Shelton and Nettie Shelton, all of Washington, D.C. and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held at the TurnerRobertshaw Funeral Home on Thursday, March 5 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ludwell Brown Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Good Hope Cemetery in Front Royal. Pallbearers will be members of the family. The family will receive friends at the TurnerRobertshaw Funeral Home one hour prior to the service on Thursday. r <14bzch by Randy Minter DEATH, TO A GOODMAN If one were to view death as a passage, it would take on no more significance than birth or the attainment of middle age. Life is marked by stages, and those who learn to accept what life has to give (and take away) stand to make the easiest transitions. This must have been McDonald Clark's reasoning as he wrote the words, "Death, to a good man, is but passing through a dark entry out of one little dusky room of his father's house, into another that is fair and large, lightsome and glorious, and divinely entertaining. " While this attitude may not immediately take hold of those to whom it seems foreign, it may provide some fodder for future thought. Few things in life are more stressful than caring for a beloved but incapacitated relative for long months at a time. If you find yourself in this situation, you need the best help available. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, whatever your concerns or questions, we'll do our best to answer them. Call 347-3431 for answers to your questions. "Time is a system of folds which only death can unfold." ~ Jean Cocteau vvtiunfcJbUciy, maiwi •». Birthday wishes extended Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Emma Swindler who will celebrate hers on Sunday, March 8. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins were Mrs. Ethel Jenkins and Connie of Aroda, Amy Wharton and Amanda, Richard Jenkins, Angie Jenkins and Andy Baldwin. Mrs. Catherine Brown spent from Thursday until Sunday with her daughter Mrs. Barbara Payne in Warrenton. Mrs. Shirley Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. is spending this week with her mother Mrs. Brown. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David, Angie Jenkins, Andy Baldwin and Richard Jenkins. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. with communion on Sunday, March 8. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Little Johnny Jenkins returned home last week after having surgery. He will be celebrating his fifth birthday on March 5 and we wish him a very happy birthday. Birthday wishes also go out to Bobby Jenkins who will celebrate his on Monday, March 9. By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Monday guests of Mrs. Catherine Brown were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. Strother Brown, Julian Brown, Paul Brown and Jason Brown. Sunday guests in the Brown home w'ere Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of Centre ville. Mrs. Beverly Reed of Winchester was a last Thursday guest of Mrs. Brown. Guests last Wednesday of Mrs. Brown were Mrs. Reda Brown of Winchester, Mrs. Kathy Gangel of Washington, Mrs. Aline Johnson and Mrs. Margaret Ann Wayland. Mrs. Mae Allison of Baltimore, Md. was a last Sunday guest of Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Helen Coffey has been a frequent caller in the Brown home recently. Mr. A.L. Swindler of Hanover, Pa. was a weekend guest of Mrs. Emma Swindler. Mrs. Swindler did not accompany her husband as she is recuperating from surgery. On Sunday the Sperryville United Methodist Church and Sunday School traveled to Culpeper and enjoyed a day of bowling and pizza. Approximately 50 children and adults attended. 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Hobbs Realty 1-800-655-3367 10 Rentals Wanted Former college prof, needs small, quiet cottage/ apartment in rural area Single, nonsmoker. excellent references Maintenance/ caretaking welcome. 703-802-2159 16 Real Estate For Sale 7 - Room Brick Ranch. 2500 SF, unfinished basement, attached garage, midway Lynchburg - Danville. Excellent Condition. 23 Acres +. All Star Realty 804-3696656. Page Gyneth Kent 804-592-0642. $198,500. A National Mobile Home Finance Company has 2. 3, & 4 bedroom single and multi-section bank repos. Great rates. Easy quality and transfer of payments. Terms negotiable or make cash oner. Free call 1-800-651■4625, Ext. 911 Bay Access! 10 acres. $29,900. Subdividable. Level country acreage with deeded access to Chesapeake Bay via Nomini Creek. Good road frontage with power, telephone, central water, more. Excellent financing Call HCV 1-800888-1362. Government Foreclosed Homes From pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo's, REO's. Your area. Toll free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. H-6080 for current listings. Real Estate IV For Sale Gainesville: Beautiful home over 1 acre, new heat pump, furnace humidifier, electronic air filter. ceramic tile floors in kitchen and foyer also in bath. Sunk in livmgroom 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. new i-iauny::: buiit log/ frame country retreat with extraordinary quality designed for casual but elegant entertaining. Sited on one beautifully landscaping acre within one minute of Washington.. VA Offered at $315,000 Call Bill or Lisa. Covington River Frontage1!! Near Sperryville. Route 211 East. 9 6 +- acres. wooded, stream, frontage and small stream. $55,000 Call Agnes or Lisa Castleton Area, lovely 18 acre wooded parcel, very private, spring and frontage. $69.9000 Call Lisa or Agnes Great Mountain Retreat'!! Near Etlan, Madison County, 8 +- acres, mostly wooded. boarding Shenandoah National Park, long stat hard-surfaced road frontage, stream, superior views from a potential building site, 3 bedroom bungalow ("as is" condition) Wildlife Abound!!! $295,000 Call Lisa Dyer Within Minutes To Hiking Trails!!! Near Etlan. Madison County, 8 +- acres, wooded, private, stream, $43,000 Call Bill Gentry http://www JeffersonLand.com Jefferson Land & Reality 540-9485050 17 Real Estate For Sale By Owner Breathtaking 360 Blueridge views from Rappahannock County house, farm in Sperryvile Bear, deer, turkey are your neighbors on 25 acres 100 yards from Shenandoah Park Easy commute. Pond, large run-in shed 3 bedroom 2 bath rambler built in 1985 Open floor plan. New paint, tile, carpet Woodstove Huge deck with hotlub. 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 commissions? Priced to sell at $195,000 540-3642929 18 Real Estate Lots & Acreage Lakefront Sale 6 acres $29,900. Pristine meadows & hardwoods on gently rolling land plus deep water access to Potomac River. Central water & perc approved. Special low rate financing. Call HCV 304-2622772 LAKEVIEW BARGAIN! $29,900 Free boat slip! Beautifully wooded lot on gorgeous lake in TN! Smoky Mountain views Gated community, paved roads. Perfect for vacation/retirement Great termsCall now 800-861-5253. ext 6933 Chelaque. SC WATERFRONT BARGAINS! Close-out sale on 50,000 acre lake. 2 Acre lakefront lots, Only a few left! 800-796-8742. www.carolina-waterfront.com 18 Real Estate Lots & Acreage Smith Mountain Lake, VA. $12,000 waterfront lot close to Roanoke with' 98' of waterfront nestled on .80 acres with central water Call immediately, this one won't last! Century 21 Anchor. Realtors 800-277-5253 Waterfront Lots! Front $29,880! Preseason prices in New Community. heavily wooded, large homesites, South Carolina Recreational Delight Call Now! 800-715-5533 19 Real Estate Wanted Got a campground membership or timeshare? Well take it. America's most successful resort resale clearinghouse. Call resort sales information toll free ho-' tline: 1-800-423-5967 http //www.resortsales ©IntNet 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. 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Tiger Maple Sheraton Chest $2800; Tiger Maple Rope poster field bed $1800 Oak Cheval Dresser. $600. 304-728-1149 Arts & Crafts Crafters needed! Community Chnstian Church Spring Fling - March 289 am- 3 pm $15 per 10X10 space. Also yard sale table space available Call Debbie @ 540-788-1157 a tier 1:30 pm tor further details 29 Auctions Absolute Auctions - Saturday, March 14, Concord (Near Lynchburg) Bonherth Farms Trucking, Inc., Road Tractors * TrailersFarms Machinery ' 153 Acres Timberland. TRF Auctions (804) 8477741. VAA 2301. Auctions PUBLIC AUCTION Commonwealth of Virginia Saturday, March 7. 21, 1998. 9:00 A M Virginia Tech, Old K-Mart Building 1311 S. Main Street. Blacksburg, Virginia. 1987 Maxima; 1990 Ford Aerostar Van; 1976 Dodge D600 with van body; 1990 Toro Riding Mower: Conveyor;Combine-Corn Head, Corn Auger; Culti-Packer Seeder; Silage Head and Auger Base; 1774 IHC Truck; Bushog. Sila Press: Loading Chute: Squeeze Chute; Computers; Printers; File Cabinets; Copiers; Laptop; File Cabinets; Radical Armsaw; much more'!!! Items subject to change!!!! For complete listing contact State Surplus Property 804236-3666 or WWW DGS.STATE.VA. US/DPS PUBLIC AUCTION Commonwealth ot Virginia - Wednesday March 11. 1998 - 9.00 AM Department ot State Police 7700 Midlothian Turnpike. Richmond, Virginia Approximately 71 Used State Police Cars: 5-1994, 28-1993. 171991. 1-1990. & 1-1989 Caprice • 1988. 2-1992 Crown Vic " 1988 Taurus ' 1992 Regal '1989 Century ' 2-1990 Gran Prix ‘ 1992 Alumnia ’ 1985 Nissan Truck * 1991 Mercury Sable * 1981 Datsun 280 Z ' 1977 Dodge Van ‘ Misc Auto Pads ' For Additional Information Contact State Surplus Property (804) 236-3666 or WWW.DGS.STATE.VA. US/DPS Antiques & Collectibles Auction Sun., Mar. 8, at 12 noon Preview Sat. 10-4 Lg. selection of antique furniture (lot of Oak, Walnut, Mah.) and home furnishings in addition to doll collection, art, creamer collection, glassware, country kitchen items, numerous collectibles & miscellaneous. Culpeper Auction Center VAF #255 (540)825-9045 (for fax) Absolute auction, no buyer's premium. PUBLIC AUCTION Liquidation of Inventory and Equipment George White Supply 5 East Federal Street Middleburg, VA Saturday. March 7,1998 at 10:30 a.m. Having closed his teed, hardware and garage divisions. Mr White will be setting miscellaneous items equipment Sale to be held on To/weft fte stef mm ft 50, South on Lbety Street and Iota* Detailed list ol Kerns to follow next week Term*: Cash, check Wproper ID. Visa. MasterCard, Decover. Most 10% Buyers Premium For information call, 703-327-4004 Calvin Neal • VAAR 2064 ii i! Auctions PUBLIC AUCTION Liquidation of New and Used Computer Parts & Equipment 5 East Federal Street Warehouse Area Middleburg, VA Saturday, March 7,1998 at 10:30 a.m. HUNDREDS of new minitower, full lower and desktop computer cases; keyboards, hardrives, floppy drives, motherboards, mtsc boards and cards, soft ware including WordPerfect and DOS new in bores, SVGA, VGA and CGA monitors • Thousands ot computer related items new and used. All will be sold to tl e highest bidder Sale is inside arid will be held rain or shine. Preview at 8:30 a m day of sale Terms: Cash, check w proper id. Vsa MasteiCard. Most 10% Buyers Premium Announcements day ot sale take precedence over printed matenat. Food and restrooms available on site. Auctioneers: Calvin Neal Vaar 2084 L.W. 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Good Money Processing Mail Free Supplies, bonuses! Rush SAE: Greenhouse/4217. Highland, Waterford Ml 48328-2165 42 Furniture 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 Solid pine table (3 ft x 5 ft) with 6 Windsor chairs. $450 00/best offer Call 540-341-0373 Garage/Yard *Tw Moving Sale Sperryville Flea Market will open April 4th Rooms & Outside Space available 540-987-8866 Giveaways Available lor Adoption 2 F Walker Hounds 2-3 years, very submissive dogs, M Beagle 10 mo. very friendly sweet dog 30 lbs, German Short Haired Pointer M. 3 yrs, housetrained, very settled. laid-back dog. 3 yr M Dalmation housetrained, not hyper but is deaf Functions as normal dog Terrier X Male 1 yr blonde 10 lbs housetrained very friendly. good with kids, cats. Border Collie-Terrier X 2 young males 7 mos. black/white very friendly sweet dogs 30 lbs. German Shepard 1 yr male black/tan long hair 45 lbs housetrained ears tail done, beautiful dog not good with small kids. Second Chance Rescue 304-229-7285. All dogs fixed No fees. Donations accepted Contract adoptions. Shown by Appointment in Leesburg or Middleburg. Desperately needed bams for 4 untamed cats Save a Lifel! 703768-4709 Giveaway: Barn homes needed for shy unadoptable cats. All medical provided, all spayed/ neutered. 703-295-0678. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Machine Shop Liquidation (11) Bridgeports, (10) Lathes. Gigantic tooling, rotary converter $125. Dempsey & Co. 2522 Hermitage, Richmond. Saturday 10-4 p.m. Come early (804) 355-1619. Pressure Cleaners Factory Direct!!! Honda 2800 PSI $599. 3000 PSI $699, 3500 PSI $799, 4000 PSI $999, 4500 PSI $1449. Call 1-800931-9274, 24 hours. Sawmill $3795. Saw logs into boards, planks, beams. Large Capacity. Best sawmill value anywhere. Free information. Norwood Sawmills, 90 Curtwright Drive #3, Amherst, NY 14221 1-BOO578-1363 Steel Building Sale... Save 45%. Factory direct. No Salesman. When its over-its over! 30X40 $3,288.00. 34X44 $3,744.00. 40X66 $5,944.00. 46X88 $8,688.00. 56X120 $13,647.00. Others. Poineer 1 -800-668-5422 Swimming Pool’s $887. New 1997 Factory left over model’s Hugh 1!)’x31'x4' deep. Comes complete with giant size sun deck, safety fence, in pool ladder, liner, filter, pump & motor Installation and financing available. No bankruptcy's. Call 24 hours 1800-447-7207 Wedding Invitations, accessories, social, commercial printing; cards, labels, raffle tickets, register forms, rubber stamps. Sarah Latham Quality Printing, Amissville, 540-9374410 Wolff Tanning Beds. Solid steel, full body tanning beds New/ used financing available For free catalog call; 1-800537-9113 (804-757 area code) 1 -800-447-0040 (540-703 area code). Wolff Tanning Beds. Tan at Home. Buy Direct and Save! 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Fairbank Mortgage 1 -800346-5626 ext. 562 VA Lie ML 251 68 Services Healthcare DEPENDS, WINGS, Adult diapers at wholesale prices delivered to your home MEDICAID recipients may be eligible to get these products FREE! HomeCare delivered 1-800-565-5644. DIABETICS (USING INSULIN) Did you know Medicare or insurance covers most supplies? Save Money-Call 1-800748-1662. Liberty Medical Satisfaction Guaranteed No HMO Members Mention ANAAOO

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ThtOr*Stap Shop lor eompMi Horn Dooming Sank* Floor Cneingi • WMo* Tiwtiwtt hSMpe • Sip Como t Uphottsy RL211 AmtentP*. VA 937-5500 Services Miscellaneous GOT A WRECK? Free Removal of junk or unwanted cars & trucks Call Auto Recyclers Toll Fres 888-740-1114 Millions of Pounds Lost! #1 Herbal Supplement! Five Year Proven Performance! (888)8446822. Fax on demand (512)404-1234 ext. 115. Internet special: www.thintab.com. , BMW 1993 325ic, con• ' vertible, hunter green, ' tan leather, 5 speed, ■" loaded, garage kept, 42K miles, $19,500. 540347-5738. Cadilac 1989 Fleetwood Brougham White inside & outside new tires, muffler, shocks, gas tank Dealer maintained $4,000 Call 703-4761944 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. Chevrolet 1995 Camaro Z28, LT1 350, metallic red, t-top. automatic, loaded, garage kept, 7,000 mires, $18,500. 540-347-5738. Chevrolet 1996 Camaro Z28: t-tops, black, 6speed, leather, cd player, Bose sound, a/c. abs. all power. Low miles. Must see! $16900 (703)581-1740 or (540)338-4038 (eve ) Dodge 1972 Swinger; second owner, 2 many improvements to list. Call for specilics. Asking $1500 OBO 703-2640818 Dodge 1992 Dynasty - 80K, Dealer rebuilt engine/transmission, excel, lent condition $4,500. 540-338-3032. Dodge 1993 Intrepid: automatic, loaded, great shape, $9,100/ or best offer. Call (703)4301079 Donate your car. Heritage For the Blind. Tax Deductible. Free Towing, Free Phone Card to Donors with ad #1285. 1 -800-2-donate. Ford 1974 Ranchero - runs great $2,150 00 540-937-3884 Ford 1975 Maverick, Ford 1976 Grenada and Ford 1971 Torino $4,500 Buys them all. Call; (540)675-1587, Ford 1988 Escort GT, 5speed, AC, power steering/ brakes, excellent running condition, $1800 OBO 540-3385683 Ford 1993 Festiva, 5speed, sunroof, am/fm cassette, 66K, very dean, excellent tires, 37mpg, 2nd non-smok• Ing owner. $2595/ best offer. 703-455-2743. . FORD LINCOLN ' . MERCURY. Call 1-800788-1249 for lowest price quote in stock or -* factory order! You see *• the factory invoice! Tenessee Motors www.tnmotors com Honda 1985 CRX 5 spd., Sport bra, Sunroof, 150k miles, runs great, needs minor work, $1000 Call 737-3181. Honda 1994 Accord LX - 64K miles, auto, fully loaded, leather seats, cd player, like new condition. Recent check- up - excellent Maintenance - records 30+ Mpg $12,000 703-492-3354 Honda 1994 Civic EX, green, 2-door, 5-speed, all power, sunroof, cruise. AC, 108K miles, great condition $9000. 703-450-6959, leave message s Honda 1994 Civic DX Coupe - 5 speed, 82 K highway miles, teal green, changed rotors & brakes, a/c, very good condttion, am/fm/cass, below NADA/best offer. 703-404-3022 or (W) 703-265-2840. Honda, 1987 Prelude SI. loaded, 125,000 miles, new tires/ accessory belts/ timing belt/ waterpump, great for Highschool student. $4,000, 540-554-2347. Mazda 1988 929-auto. 4 door, fully loaded, excellent in and out, engine in perfect running condition, recently serviced. Asking $4200. 540-3384149 after 5 pm. Mercedes 1985 380 SE, Beautiful! car phone, sun roof, extra cleangaraged, excellent condition. Must see. $11,000.00 703-7291356 or 703-264-8423. Mercedes 1985 380 SE, Beautiful! car phone, sun roof, extra cleangaraged, excellent condition. Must see. $11,000.00 703-7291356 or 703-264-8423. Nissan 1985 300ZX auto, am/fm/cd player, 120k miles, good condition. Asking: $3,000. (703)280-5648. Nissan 1987 Sentraf 4 door, automatic, air, 1 owner, new battery and front breaks, very dependable, very clean, $2,400, (540)439-4091' Nissan 1995 200 SXSER, 5-speed, ac, am/fm cassette, cruise, sunroof, full power, 56k miles. Beige. Below book $9,800.00. 540882-3223 Oldsmobile 1989 Cutlas Calais. Quad 4, 5- speed, well equipped, good condition. $1;700. 703-444-6570. _ Oldsmobile 1989 eighty-eight, 112K miles, 4 door, V6, pw, pi, ps am/fm/cass, leather, alloy wheels, onginal owner, well maintained. $3800.00. 703-4442037,__ Saab 1992 9000 LTD Edition, Turbo, every option plus cell phone, cd, rear seat a/c, bought/serviced locally. $8900. 540-349-3519 (D) 540-891-9680 (E) Seized Cars from $175 Porsches, Cadillacs, Chevys, BMW's, Corvettes. Also Jeeps. 4WD's. Your area. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. A-6080 for current listings. Subaru, 1996, Outback. 20K miles, fully loaded, one owner, excellent condition. $16,000 703481-6051. Thicks 1985 Cherokee - Large 2 horse, Gooseneck. Huge dressroom and sleep area. Good tires, solid $3500/best offer. 540-341-0989 Chevy 1990 4wd Silverado 2500 Pick-up. Extended cab, short bed, auto, loaded. Power windows, power door locks, tilt, cruise, sliding window, tow package. HD Radiator/Oil cooler/HD springs. cap, phone. One owner, never smoked-in. $7750 OBO. 540-882-4000 Dodge 1995 Dakota SLT. V8, 4WD, Ext Cab, Red/Silver, Loaded. 49K miles, $15,000, Call 540338-3646 Ford 1988, F150, 5 speed. 2WD, am/fm, cassette, only 84K miles, runs great, $2,800 00 or best offer. Must sell. 540-349-4747. Ford 1995 Bronco. 4WD, 350 V-8, 65k miles, metallic deep green and opal tone. Mint condition, new tires, rebuilt trans.. rebuilt hubs, loaded 540-6751190 Askinq $19,500 Ford 1996 Explorer XLT, 4-door, 4 wheel drive, loaded 45k highway miles Extended warranty Immaculent Non-smoker $24,000/ negotiable 540-723-9689 Ford 1996 Ranger XLT, burgundy, super cab, bedliner, alarm, cruise, automatic, excellent condition, under 14,000 miles, $12,900. 703-8581496 GMC 1988 Crew Cab. dually. 1-ton, turbo 400 AT, 4.10 gears, loaded, $8000 b/o must sell, call 444-2298 GMC 1995 Jimmy, SLE, 4DR, 4WD, loaded, like new, $16,995, b/o must sell, call 444-2298. Jdep 1991 Wrangler - a/c, hard doors, cd player. solt and bikini tops, new rebuilt transmission, 130K miles, $5500/best otter. 540-341-0989. Jnp 1993 Wrangler - $6500 00 New top and transmission Lots ol extras You must see, I must sell. Call Gary @ 540-837-1999 86 Campers/RVs Chevrolet 1992 Class “C" Motor Home, Gen, Roof Air, Mic, Fully sell contained, 34K miles, $18,000 Call 540-3383646 Open House thru March 14th Over 150 RV’s! Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels. Pop-Ups, Polans ATV's. PWC Victory Motorcycles! Berglund Outdoors 1-81 Troutville, VA 800-896-8887 Ford 1995 Conversion van. $25,000.00/ best offer. 30,000 miles, Fully loaded Call 540-3383924. Parts & Accessories Hubcaps and Wheels, Thousands in Stock! Original equipment, new and used, Maryland’s largest! Save money! Shipped UPS. Hubcap Heaven 1-800-545-6717. SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars & trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions & parts Installed (If purchased here) Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy & Sell running cars and trucks Open Mon.-SaL 9-5* Closed Sun. Located Rt. 229, 5 miles past Culpeper High School 895-2571 JAABidsft IvV Proposals REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, a human services organization, will receive sealed proposals for the purpose of procuring insurance. Coverages as follows: Real and Personal Property, Electronic Data Processing Equipment, Crime, Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability. Directors and Officers Liability and Entity Reimbursement Liability, commercial Auto, and Worker’s Compensation. Request for Proposals packages are available at the Procurement Office, 15361 Bradford Road, P. O. Box 1568, Culpeper. VA 22701, telephone number 540-8253100, Extension 3143. A MANDATORY PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE will be held March 20, 1998 at 2:00 P.M. at the RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board, 15361 Bradford Road. Culpeper, Virginia. No one will be admitted after 2:30 P.M. The Request for Proposals must be returned by 2:00 P.M., Friday, May 15, 1998. The Board reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposals or reject proposals at any time prior to an award, to waive any or all formalities or to, and to accept the proposal deemed to be most advantageous to the Board. 2-25-98' # 101 Legal Notices ipstifsis BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA A PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 26, 1998 at seventhirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: SE # 98-02-01 Brenda L. Hensley, owner of Tax Map 40, Portion of Parcel 31 A, at 197 Rock Mills Road, Woodville, VA 22749, desires a Special Use Permit to construct a family apartment on her properly Structure shall consist of no more than twelve-hundred (1200) squa re feet of livable area. Property is oned Agricultural, located in Hampton District, containing 5.6779 acres. Allowed under Section 170-36(A) with Additional Standards in Section 170-62(G) of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m.. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at seven-thirty for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant. adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 3-4 & 3-11-98 • Q4 Help V I Wanted Construction A local construction company has the following openings: Truck Drivers who will also fill in as Laborers as needed. Also need Laborers for various aspects of construction work. If you have bucket truck experience please apply but is not necessary. You must have own transportation and bring a copy of Driver's License. Please call Ray Hopkins at (703) 777-1765 We are an t < 'ual opportunity employer HIRING NOW Full/Part Time All ShiftsflPExcellent Benefits Position 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 H n 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 Appiy at Dulles Airport B terminal Starbucks, C or D Terminal Burger King. Interviews conducted thru Friday 9am to 4pm Call 703-572-4615 Employment Assemble arts, crafts and toys in your spare time. Also serving typing and computer work Great pay. Call 1-800632-8007. I COMMUNITY ' COUNSELOR Caring and assertive person to help locate host families & supervise intema’I exchange students. Good supplemental income, paid top dollar. Call Face The World @ 1-800-2163223. DRIVER Experienced tractor trailer driver needed. Call between 6pm & 8pm. Ask for Gus Harris 540-825-6329. Gov’t. Postal Jobs Now Hiring in VA and other areas $13.64-17.21/hr start. For info/application 818-506-5354 Ext 1084 A Company Who Cares About You Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work for one? We care enough to offer: •Appointment Generation Programs •Company Training •101K Retirement Plan •S40.000+ Income •Weekly Bonus Plan •Advancement Opportunities We need qualified, professional in appearance, ladies and gentlemen immediately. 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 DRIVER/ WAREHOUSE PERSON Needed Mon-Fri, 7:30-5:00. Apply in person at: Elite Electric 15367 Brandy Rd. Culpeper, VA 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.Ol 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, modem equipment, plenty of work. EOE. Phone Norman @ 703-335-2255 for more info. SALES Business to Business Excellent opportunities with rapidly expanding communications company. Outside sales positions in Culpeper office. Base salary plus commission. Call 800-448-1301 ext. 129 or fax resume to T. Jesson at 1-800-730-6178 / Accounts Payable Clerk Northern Virginia Publisher is seeking an entry-level full-time accounts payable clerk. Duties include data entry, A/P coding, processing invoices, processing payments, clerical duties, and customer service. Computer experience a must. A/P experience helpful. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: • Health and Dental Coverage • 401K Plan • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plan • Life Insurance Fax cover letter, resume, salary history, and salary requirements to (703) 433-9754 or mail to: Arcotn Publishing, Inc. 13873 Park Center Rd., Ste. 301 Herndon, VA 20171-3285 Attention: Accounting Manager Shenandoah National Park ARAMARK VIRGINIA SKY-LINE COMPANY, INC. (An Authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service) Come Join Our team - We are hiring NOW for the 1998 season We have jobs at several locations along the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. • Cashier • Cook • Cocktail Server • Desk Clerk * • Dishwasher • Server • Bellman • Housekeeper • Bus Set up • • Hostess • Pantry/Salad Bar Worker • Gas Station Attendant • We offer: Competitive Wages Bonus Program On-Site Housing (based on availability) Please call for application forms and to set up an interview - (540) 743-5108 Tuesday through Thursday (8:00 am - 5:00pm). An Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Bluendge Technologies, a leading provider of cross-platform document management systems for Macintosh and Windows-hased 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 rhe software product line. Performs system installations including: configuring server systems, loading software, configuring software, and providing systems administration and end-user training. I WINDOWS SOFTWARE ENGINEER: Product Software Development Position. Should he 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, database design, 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 conttol of financial accounting operations. Reviews ana lyzes, 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 (He foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Interested candidates should send their resume and salary requirements to: BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Attn: Human Resources 664 H Zachary Taylor Highway Flint Hill, Virginia 22627 ■. Fax (540) 675-3130 or via email to: barbara@blueridge.com m* ■v Electricians, Mechanics & Helpers Commercial & Residential. VA work only. Paid vacations & holidays. T ransportation and Insurance available, 401K. VA apprenticeship sponsor. EOE. By appointment only. KC Electrical Contractors, Inc. 540-349-8500 ROOFERS AND LABORERS Wanted for company that specializes in standing seam metal roofs. Drivers license a must. No experience necessary. Call (540) 937-4386 93 Jobs Wanted WORK WANTED: Looking for yards tro mow for the summer! If you need your yard mowed call 540-675-1468 after 4:30 p.m Get Into Virginia Hunt Country and Orange County Hunt Available at the following locations: JFauquier (DtnfS'Demociat Warrenton, VA • (540) 347-4222 lUppahatmock Ntu& Washington, VA • (540) 675-3338 Coadmm Leesburg, VA •(703)777-1111 • <CUrkt(Dmt9'€curirr Berryvtlle,VA* (540)955 1111 CIRCULATION ASSISTANT 20 hours per week, flexible. Data entry skills required Please contact: Ron Sauer Circulation Manager Times Community Newspapers 1760 Reston Parkway Reston, VA 20190 (703) 437-5400 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 improved 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 DEPUTY POSmON Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office Currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy, from March 6 thru March 20, 1998. Prerequisites for the position are as follows: 21 years of age, High School graduate, valid Va. driver’s license and willing to work shift work. College or previous work experience is preferred. Must possess communications skills and be a team player. Benefits available and salary is negotiable. “Equal Opportunity Employer” Call 540-675-3331 or apply within 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 (Times northern Virginia

Lenten services underway The Ecumenical Lenten Services begin on Wednesday, March 4 at the Trinity Episcopal Church with pot luck supper at 6:15 p.m. Trinity will be the host with speaker Rev. Phillip Bailey on the topic of Gethsemane and music by the Methodists. Next Wednesday evening, March 11 the hosts will be the Methodists with speaker Rev. Jennings Hobson on the topic, Scourging and music will be provided by Reynolds Memorial Baptist. Nursery care will be provided. The God Squad of the Washington Baptist Church will meet on Sunday evening at the church at 4 p.m. for a St. Patrick’s Day party. Happy birthday to Troy Baker who will celebrate his day on Wednesday, March 4. Ryan Viguerie of Castleton was a recent Monday visitor of his mother Mrs. Elaine Viguerie. Donald Keyser of Alexandria spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser and they had lunch in Front Royal on Sunday. Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mrs. Brenda McDonald and daughter Megan of Haymarket By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Mrs. Geraldine Reeves of Pennsylvania was a Saturday visitor of Mrs. Judy Deal at the home of Mrs. Annie Hawkins. George Bennette of Front Royal was a Sunday luncheon guest of his sister Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Mrs. Feral Simpson of McLean spent the weekend with Mrs. Alice Butler. Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. Erma Jenkins were Mrs. Feral Simpson of McLean, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg and Mrs. Alice Butler. Don’t forget that Grandma’s Attic is in need of good items for the annual Spring event at the Washington Baptist Church. Contact Ruth Clark, Ginger Estes, Cliff Latham or Mark Long to make a donation of goods or services. Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughter Bobbie Jo and Ms. Ginger Estes and daughter Jessica were Saturday shoppers in Dale City. Remember our sick in prayer and call me when you have news for the Washington column. Lewis S. Butler Sr. retired from the Rappahannock School Board Feb. 1 and celebrated his 71st birthday on Feb. 27. His wife, Margaret E. Butler took him to dinner to celebrate his birthday at the Old Country Buffet in Manassas. Among the dinner guests were his two daughters Eunice Lewis and Gail Clark; one son Lewis Butler Jr.; granddaughter Takesha Macon; great grandson Santoni Scott; son-in-law William Lewis; sister-in-law Dorothy Butler of Sperryville; niece and nephew-in-law Mary and Julian Groves; future son-in-law Andy Blaker and a very close friend Mrs. Roberta Williams of Sperryville. The family and friends had a wonderful time celebrating Lewis Butler’s birthday. Have a great week! March gardening advice, tips • BY KENNER LOVE Extension Agent, ANR The optimum time to prune all fruit trees is just before bloom. Pruning allows the tree to direct nutrients to branches that will bear high quality fruit. The objective is to remove dead, diseased, or damaged wood. Also, remove shoots that are growing straight up or straight down, as neither provides good fruit development. Growth crisscrossing the center of the tree should be removed as well. A more open tree allows greater light penetration and air circulation, thereby increasing fruit quality and reducing disease and insect pressure. According to Dr. Richard Marini, Extension Horticulturist for Tree Fruits at Virginia Tech, low temperatures in January can kill peach flower buds in some parts of the state. To assess bud injury, cut flower buds longitudinally with a razor blade. If the ovary at the base of the bud is brown, the bud is dead. If more than 70 percent of the buds appear dead, then pruning and fertilizer application should be modified. Apply half the normal (0.15 pounds N/year of tree age/tree up to year six) nitrogen about one month before bloom. Delay pruning until new shoot growth is four inches long. Do less pruning than normal: remove watersprouts, but avoid making large cuts. Weed control is one of the most time consuming, yet most important, practices in any fruit planting. Young strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, grapes, and tree fruits all suffer if weed growth is uncontrolled. Peach trees, of all the fruit trees, suffer the most from weed competition. Mulching helps control weeds. Don’t dig too far down when planting asparagus crowns. Yields improve dramatically when crowns are set at a depth of five to six inches, not the commonly advised 12 inches. Contrary to the standard practices of deep planting and not harvesting for up to three seasons, recent studies show that harvesting shallow planted asparagus after the first year boosts yields 40 percent over three years. If you are buying bare-root trees, look for ones with a large root system in relation to the top growth. It is not necessary to purchase a very large tree to get a quality plant. Potted azaleas, available through Easter, will flower for two to three weeks, if the soil is kept slightly moist. Display in a cool, bright locations, and remove withered flowers. Unless you have room to experiment, discard when blooms fade since most florist Breakfast, lunch menus RCES Monday, March 9: Breakfast: Hash browns/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, March 10: Hot oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, March 11: Sausage biscuit or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, March 12: Little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, March 13: Waffles/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, March 9: Lunch: Chicken nuggets/roll, macaroni and cheese, steamed broccoli, garden fresh peas, spicy applesauce. Tuesday, March 10: Chili boat/cheese, hot pretzel, steamed rice, succtash, chilled peaches. Wednesday, March 11: Hot turkey sandwich with gravy and stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, jello salad. Thursday, March 12: Golden fried chicken, hot bis cuit/butter, scalloped or sweet potatoes, collard greens, apple. Friday, March 13: Pork barbecue on bun, french fries, cole slaw, peach cobbler. RCHS Monday, March 9: Steak’ums on bun, curly fries, baked beans, yellow cake or burrito/salsa or tuna salad on bun. Tuesday, March 10: Chicken pattie on bun, french fries, cherry cobbler with cool whip or hamburger on bun or italian sub. Wednesday, March 11: Hot turkey sandwich, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, buttered peas or sausage pizza, chilled fruit. Thursday, March 12: Pork barbecue on bun, potato rounds, cole slaw, nacho’s/cheese or turkey sub or chicken salad on bun. Friday, March 13: Lasagne/beef, cheese, garden tossed salad, green beans, hot garlic bread or hot dog on bun, french fries, fruit. Gary Hamm aboard cruiser Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Gary T. Hamm, son of David L. Hamm of Amissville, is currently on a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea aboard the guided missile cruiser USS South Carolina. Hamm is one of more than 600' sailors aboard the ship, which departed its homeport « - ' i of Norfolk as part of the USS George Washington Battle Group. During the first half of the deployment, the ship participated in Exercise Bright Star, a multinational exercise designed to improve unit readiness and inter operability with coalition forces. He joined the Navy in April 1984. azaleas are not hardy enough to be established outdoors. Don’t leave stubs when pruning; stubs usually die and are entry points for decay fungus. Cut just outside the branch collar, the slightly thickened area at the base of the branch. Pruning should never be done in damp or wet weather when the fungal spores and bacteria that infect plants through fresh wounds spread easily. Homeownership Seminar • Working With a REALTOR*Your Realtor is the glue holding all parties, details together. • Selecting the Property for You - The transaction from sales agreement to settlement. • The Mortgage Loan Process Roundtable - Qualifying for buying. • Energy Efficiency Roundtable - How to save on your utility' bills. • Home Inspection Roundtable - What determines the need for a home inspection. • Retirement Planning & Investment Strategies Roundtable - Plan now for the future. • Estate Planning Roundtable - Wills, trusts, and related matters. • Taxes Roundtable - Real estate and tax issues. The Greater Piedmont Area Association of REALTORS* is a 400 plus member associabon of real estate firms, rndniduals and affiliate member organizations GPAAR serves Culpeper, Fauquier, Orange, Madison & Rappahannock counties When choosing a real estate agent look tiir one who is also a REALTOR* A REALTOR' is a member of the NATIONAL ASSI X :IATH)N OE REAITT )RS* Members of NAR agree to abide by a strict Code of Ethics and are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. '^-k ■ / ::; :■ ' v ' -• s. ■ :!'rf Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Julia Quaintance Wood to Henry Barnett Wood Jr. and others, 2.278 acres, undivided interest each, 152 acres more or less, Stonewall District. Deed of gift. Aileen Inc. to Gary B. For all your real estate advertising needs give us a call for special combination rates 675-3338 [wanted] Real Estate to Sell!! Extremely experienced agents seek new listings to help you sell. Current 1998 volume of 14 properties under contract or sold. New listings needed. Please Call Mitzie Young or Rick Kohler REAL ESTATE III L 675-1373 v r Sellers, tract two, 3.910 acres, Wakefield District. $17,000. Peter C. Woolston and wife to Robert A. Channing and wife, tract three 25 acres and tract four 26.447 acres, Hawthorne District. $370,000. Jelks H. Cabaniss Jr. and wife to James A. Miller and wife, 9 acres, Piedmont District. $138,000. THE BUTLER CLASSIC™ BUILDING PROMOTION IS ON RIGHT NOW! From Classic 1 to ContemDoraiY ORDER NOW mm % AND RECEIVE *%Oi AN ADDITIONAL*# For a short time you can get the versatile Classic ™ building from your local authorized Butler Builder®. Available in a variety of designs and colors, these rugged all-purpose build' ings are designed to handle the toughest test of all...Time. Contact the Butler Builder listed below and find out how easy it is to own a true Classic. L&L Stonewall Industrial Park BUILDERS 225 Um’irDnve INC. Winchester, VA 22603 (540) 662-5030 VA State Contractors #13488 WV State Contractors #001588 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Alt real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248690. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1 -800-543-8294. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office SPERRYVILLE - Woodward Road. 6 room &bath older home. Lots of potential. $59,000 FLINT HILL - 3 BR, 2 BA Rambler on 2 acres. Call for details. $116,000 MOSTLY OPEN - 18.8 acre tract, board fencing, road frontage, stream and nice view. $80,000 WELL LOCATED - WeM maintained brick home on 4.3 acres. Dining area with fireplace, 3 baths, full basement, attached garage, central heat and air, 24x36 workshop. $185,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 Just Listed. 200 acres of rolling farmland located in the scenic F.T. Valley. Several streams, road frontage, fencing, & great views. Prime location. $3,000 per acre. 41 acres in 2 lots located off Rt. 231. Wooded w/mountain views, stream, & old chimney. $123,000. 25 acres of woodland & old orchard. Small bam, yearround stream through center. Sunrise & sunset views Trom several building sites. $100,000. 5 acres west of Flint Hill. State road frontage, small stream 6 mountain views. $44,000. I In ( MtiHfn PrnfiiTtx I1 Eileen M. Day, Realtors (540) 675-3033 m V.,|>l,- .. \m«. WANTED: For well qualified buyer, 25-100 acres with good stream, pleasing views in private location. AVAILABLE: Scenic 7+ acres improved by meticulously rehabilitated home which boasts pond, stream, patio, porches & more. INCOMPARABLE: Mountain views enhance this wonderfully designed nearly 6000 sq. ft. home with sep. 2 car gar. on 38 acres in Flint Hill. COMMANDING VIEW: Brick Rambler overlooks Rt. 231, scenic by-way, lg. roomy house with fireplaces, sunrooms and all amenities. MATURE: Old farm home, upgraded but quaint on 97 rolling acres 1/2 clear/wooded, outbldgs. & pond. LAND: 58 accessible acres with well appointed modern 3 BR, 2 BA home. Full basement and sep. 2 car gar. Large pond affords sportsmen pleasure. WE GOOFED! The 70 acres are on the market for $220,000 Real Estate III Rick Kohler 937-6146 675-1373 □3 Mltzie Young 675-3555 THE RED SCHOOLHOUSE This is the one! The Lottie School, first constructed in 1899 as a private school, later purchased by the County. Now a private residence with the original schoolroom as the family room. Still has the original tall windows, wainscoting, and flooring. Truly a unique conversion, available for purchase at $159,000!! THE BUYER’S AGENCY, INC. _ EXCLUSIVE AGENT ^ S (540)675-1190 m