Rappahannock News, April 1, 1998

121st Year... No. 13 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1,1998 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents nspires artist Jeanne Drevas in her home with a work entitled ‘Talking to the Bones.1 beginning April 3at the Middle Street Gallery. See story, Pajge B1. J ■ ' • • ■ ' ' '4' \ * }.-> , . * ■■ Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Her exhibit, “Gleanings from Southeast Asia" will be on display Visioning process on target By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Town planner Milton Herd met Monday night with about 40 town and county residents in the second of two visioning sessions to define the town’s future. Herd was hired last year by the town council to provide assistance in meeting the town’s statutory requirement to review and update its Comprehensive Plan every five years. Mayor Stew Willis said that, though the Town Planning Commission was actually responsible for making recommendations to the council, members of the council wanted citizen input in developing the long-range plan. In the first session, held March 4, Herd explained the strategic planning process and set up four workgroups. Group leaders presented their teams’ views of what the ideal Town of Washington would be in the next 20 years. Many of the items listed by the workgroups were identical to popular survey responses collected by * Herd last summer and again in December 1997 when the planning process began to take shape. At Monday’s meeting, Herd distributed a draft vision statement he compiled from revised and consolidated versions of the teams’ recommendations. Seven key paragraphs covering small town character, country setting, tourist economy, wastewater management and other familiar items were posted on a wall and discussed by the group. Herd modified some of the paragraphs to more accurately reflect the group’s interpretation of specific ideas. Copies of the draft vision statement are available from Kaye Kohler. Because several of the points seemed unclear See TOWN, Page A7 -——-:-$—_, v>..-g,v ajf,+ ■ . • t j Old Bag Bulletins The dedication for the Sperryville Historic Marker will be April 4 at 10 a.m. at the marker, Route 1001/U.S. 211 in Sperryville. Sign up for the ACS Relay for Life has begun. This year’s Relay will be held May 29 and 30 at Airlie in Warrenton. To sign up call Esther Settle at 675-3252 . Elisabeth Johnson, of Sperryville, co-author of a history of Rappahannock County, will speak at the library’s Friday evening series on April 10 at 8 p.m. She is recognized as probably the most knowledeable person, overall, on county history. Happenings This Week • April 2, at 7 p.m. the First Thursday Education Group will hold a program to address questions on the Standards of Learning at the library. • April 2, 11:30 a.m., Congressman Frank Wolf will visit the library for a town meeting with citizens to discuss issues of concern. • April 4, the registrar’s office will be open for registering for town elections. • April 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. opening reception at the Middle St. Gallery for Jeanne Drevas’ show which runs April 3-26. Call 675-3440 or 987-3113 for more information. • April 6, last day to register for town elections to be held May 5. • April 3, 6 and 7 are make-up days for the Rappahannock Public Schools. Spring holidays are April 8, 9 and 10. Rappahannock New* P O Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (MO) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock Newi Staff Writer C. Gordon Thornhill, retail store manager of the Rappahannock Farmers’ Cooperative, will retire on April 1 after serving the company and community for nearly 36 years. Executive Vice President and General Manager Taylor E. Gore described Thornhill as “highly respected by employees, fellow coworkers, and business associates.” Gore also said Thornhill was “totally committed to his responsibilities as an employee,” and “consistently focused on providing the best of service to the patrons of his store.” A formal retirement send-off will be held, but plans are not finalized. “I’m going to miss having him on our team,” Gore concluded. Fanning practices in the county have changed considerably since Thornhill first joined the coop staff as assistant manager in 1962. At the RFC annual meeting on March 18, he reminded members of the way things were. “We had several dairies in this area and fruit production was also a major cash crop. Most farmers raised beef cattle along with small grains, such as wheat and barley. Com was also grown, (along with) clover and orchardgrass for seed.” Apples and peaches fetched less than two dollars a bushel. Milk went for less than four dollars a hundred-weight, and feeder See THORNHILL, Page A2 Gateway project underway By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The newly appointed Sperryville Gateway Committee met last week for its first organizational meeting. Board members Charles K. “Pete” Estes, Tbm Junk, Martin Woodward, Buck Payne, Barbara Williams and alternate, Bayard Catron were all present. They met with 24 area residents to discuss the development of Sperryville as a gateway community. The meeting began with a general discussion of who should be involved in the decision making process for the area. Estes said he felt the residents of the Piedmont District should make the decisions as to what happens in the village. He said he and county administrator John McCarthy had met with officials at the Department of the Interior in November of last year and “the park service, which comes under the Department of the Interior Gateway Community project potentially has funds available for beautification, landscaping and sometimes matching funds for community projects.” Several people mentioned that donations from the community may also be coming in. Payne suggested sending out a See GATEWAY, Page A7 Wingfield resigns position By Galen C. McBride R«ppahannock News Staff Writer County school board member Dennis Wingfield resigned from the board, effective Wednesday, April 1. According to school superintendent Dr. David Gangel, Wingfield submitted a letter to county school board chairman Dr. John Tble, citing “a matter of principle that evolved from an Executive Session issue.” Gangel declined to provide a copy of the letter to the press because it is a part of Wingfield’s official personnel records. The board voted to accept Wingfield’s resignation in a special meeting on March 26. A special board meeting will be held on April 28, at 7:30 p.m., tentatively in the Rappahannock Elementary School library to appoint Wingfield’s temporary replacement. Interested candidates should contact the school board office for an application form. Completed forms are due to the board prior to April 14. Gangel also reported that the board would submit a petition to the circuit court within the next few days, asking the court to issue a writ permitting a special election in November to fill Wingfield’s unexpired term. The temporary replacement would have to run at that time and be elected to continue in his or her position on the board. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Gordon Thornhill is retiring as manager of the Rappahannock Fanners’ Co-op. Williams promoted, will HU Major’s spot By Jan LaVallky Rappahannock News Staff Writer Chris Williams of the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office has been promoted to the rank of captain and will take over the position formerly held by Major Rick MacWelch as of April 1. Sheriff Gary T. Settle said, “I’ve been dealing with the vacancy left by Rick MacWelch since about the first of the year. I took about a month to reanalyze the department. Chris expressed an interest in the position and I put him in the position as an interim on March 1. He is a 10 year veteran and is from the county. He knows the people here and what makes things ‘click.’ With his drive and work ethic, I think he is exactly what we need to go forward with what we want to do.” Williams said he did express his interest in the position to Settle. “I’m goal oriented and have heen fortunate enough to reach this goal this early on in my career. The job is different than what I had been doing. I’ve found it requires quite a bit more paperwork than Captain Chris Williams people would think. Before, I was out doing the job and now I’m out to make sure the job gets done.” Settle said Williams will be the captain in charge of all the divisions, particularly the patrol and investigative divisions. “He will serve as chief deputy, second in command and his duties will encompass the responsibility for all the divisions.” After two and a half See WILLIAMS, Page A7

The following cases . were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, March 10 and not previously reported in the 1 Rappahannock News: Jeffrey Eugene Doke, defective equipment, $35/40, no seat belt, $25. Brian Lawrence Dziubek, F 69/55, $42/30. Robert Evan Ellis, 66/55, $33/30, no seat belt, $25. James Samuel Embrey, 67/55, expired registration, no seat belt, continued to April 21. Carol Frances Erickson, 74/55, $57/30. Rebecca Lynn Fincham, no seat belt, $25. Ester Irene Frazier-Petty, 73/55, $54/30. Randal Thomas Garden, no seat belt, $25, 72/55, $51/30. Bonita Lynne Gatewood, driving on suspended/revoked license, child safety violation, continued to April 21. Robert Ray Gerber Jr., 68/55, $37/30, no seat belt, $25. James Dwight Giles, defective equipment, $30/30. Ronald Hillerd Guice Jr., 72/55, $51/30. Elisabeth Ann Gyorgy, 68/55, $39/30. Alfred Lee Hitt, 70/55, $45/30. Melanie Jean Hogan, no driver’s license in possess., complied with law, no seat belt, $25. Elizabeth Ruth Hormes, 71/55, continued to May 12. Lionel Thomas Howell, no registration in possess., no driver’s license in possess., complied with law. Tony Lynn Huff, no seat belt, $25, no child restraint, $50. Angela Monique Jackson, 66/55, $33/30. Tp'Q.s/i RappakaKHOcfc \ L Absolute Auction Saturday, April 4,1998 10 a.m. Rain or Shine • Indoor Facility Available Location: Culpeper Christian School 810 Old Rixeyville Road Culpeper, VA • Handtied Quilts • Boat • Antiques • Furniture • Glassware • Piano • Princess Bear Beanie Baby • Other Beanies • Milk Glass • Misc. Items • Many other items too numerous to mention Goods and services donated by local businesses. All proceeds to benefit Culpeper Christian School Building Expansion. Also available: Bake Sale, Pony Rides & Refreshments. Auctioneer: Coi.. Tom W. Reese Certified Auctioneer #000031 Call School Office with questions. 540-825-4208 Address State Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappatumnodi Minus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This farm may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS V- \Nesr AdAmK Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahatttiock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21. Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. Name The Rappahannock News {ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747._ Gary Delbert Jenkins Jr., no seat belt, $25. Rebekah J. Jennings, 68/55, $39/40. Arlyn Richard Jones, 73/55, $54/40. Lynn W. Jones, 69/55, $42/30, no seat belt, $25. Rafael Louis Lorenzo, failure to display two plates, $35/40. Ronald William Makela, 67/55, continued to April 21. Christopher Michael Marchiano, 78/55, reduced to 74/55, $57/30. Anna Marie McClung, defective equipment, $35/40. Ronald Eugene McDonald, defective equipment, $35/40, no seat belt, $25. Mark Christopher Meadows, defective equipment, $30/30. Jacqueline Miller, 90/55, driver improvement class, review, June 16, $30 cost, no driver’s license in possess., complied with law, no seat belt, $25. Marion Ruth Miller, 70/55, $45/30. David Wayne Mitchell, no valid inspection, $25/30, no seat belt, $25. Lisa Ann Morgan, 70/55, $45/30, no seat belt, $25. Derek Lagree Myers, driving on suspended/revoked license, capias, 73/55, $54/40, no inspection, $35/2, no registration in possess., $10/2. Lawrence Mark Papovan, 72/55, $51/30. Mark Thomas Pemicano, drink and drive, $50/22, 79/55, $100/30, no registration in possess., complied with law. Sharon Christine Pierce, 68/55, continued to April 14. Michael Wayne Pullen, 67/55, $36/30, no seat belt, $25, no registration in possess., complied with law. Merritt Maupin Railey, no seat belt, $25. , Johnny M. Roberts, 70/55, $45/30, no seat belt, $25. Tarik Jermaine Robinson, 73/55, $54/40^ no driver’s license in possess., $10/2, radar detector, $40/2, no seat belt, $25. Mark A. Shaw, defective equipment, $25/30. The following calls were routed through the dispatcher during the past week: March 23: 4:32 a.m., difficulty breathing, Route 628, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 10:07 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 1:30 p in., false alarm, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD, Sperryville VFD and VRS; 8:41p.m., sickcall, Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS. March 24: 2:14 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 6 p.m., possible stroke, Route 600, Speriyville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. March 26: 5:06 a.m., public service, Route 628, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD; 10:13 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 619, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD. March 27: 6:09 p.m., sickcall, Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. March 28: 3:06 p.m., unknown fire, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD; 3:15 p.m., mutual aid, Route 635, Hume, Chester Gap VFD. March 29: 3:09 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 522/Route 729, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 3:15 p.m., heart attack, Route 1001, Thornhill From Page A1 cattle sold for about $27 a hundred-weight. “Today,” said Thornhill, “we get quite a bit more for our products, but we must rely on machinery and better yields to help pay for the costs of farm supplies, seeds, and equipment. Most folks have other jobs and do farming as a side line.” A native of the county, and an expert in apple and peach production, along with cattle and hay farming, Thornhill owns and operates Thom Ridge Farm near Boston, Va., where he lives with his wife, Sallie. He will continue to work part-time with coop employees over the summer while a new manager is recruited. In addition, Thornhill and his son “C.G.” Thornhill, owner of TK Exports, expect to ship Holstein dairy cattle to Lebanon later this year. Gordon Thornhill plans to accompany the cattle and tour the country to learn about Middle Eastern farming practices. THREE PAY AUCTION! ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & PERSONAL PROPERTY April 3,199812:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. April 4,1998 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. April 5,1998 12:00 noon if necessary From the Estate of Nancy Rothrock In Culpeper: 201 South East St. (the old Swan Building), off of Main St. take East Culpeper St. one block. AUTOMOBILES 1984 Mercedes Benz 300 DL 4 door sedan, diesel, leather intenor, 136,000 miles, good tires, good body 1996 Ford Contour GL. 4 door, automatic, 48,000 miles, champagne color, air bags, cruise control, alarm system, AC, power steennglbrakes/ windows/mirrors. 1981 Chevrolet Pickup FURNITURE Parlor cabinet display case, 12 panes, beveled mirror, 2 doors at bottom Antique wood framed mirror Large asst, ladderback chairs Two drop leat walnut tables Large drop leaf table, walnut , Pr. gold plaster of Parispole lamps Several couches; Chairs Mismatched walnut table 36"x48‘ Antique oak bench/chair Oriental lamp, 26' Spindle back cherry rocker Round table, Duncan Phyfe legs Tilt top table with hunting scene Large display cabinet, glass and walnut Shaving stand with mirror; Buffet Hepplewhite, two with three over dresser Display cabinet with beveled mirrors, shelves, Hepplewhite style striping Three sectional wood/glass display cabinet with shelves Small oak and glass display case Embroidered footstool Antique liquor cabinet Antique bench with cushioned bottom Frosted pink glass lamp Spindle leg table Walnut rockinqchair; Cane-bottom rocking chair Hound walnut table Round table, oak, large Square table with ball/daw-feet. COLLECTIBLES Carved wooden Indian, 7 loot Old tin with dominoes Old children's books Old violin in case Staffordshire figurines 11 pc. Hummel nativity set w/stable (#5 mark, circa 1958) Old baskets; Old wicker baby carrier Uadros, Nao, Gnome, Peter Rabbit Silverplate cigarette box Asst, pocket knives, Quilts Asst, porcelain bird collection, Slovakia Antique hair combs/omaments Excellent quality antique costume jewelry (to be sold by the piece) Hanging lantern, painted from tne inside Old accordion, dancing clowns Black memorabilia Asst of canes Asst hurricane lamps, cream cans; buckets Large asst, copper kettles Farm bells. COMICS 500 comic books, 12 cent & 15 cent Over 200 Archie and Sad Sack One Batman hard copy book 50 Batman comics. DISNEY. ETC, (2) 16 mm Walt Disney cartoon reels 16 mm Abbot and Costello reel 16 mm Merry-Toons 16 mm Paul Terry Toons Little Lost Sheep; Christmas Dream Gullible Canary Keystone Moviegraph 16 mm L942 Marlboro advertising posters CHINA AND GLASSWARE & SILVER Asst, of Carnival glass Asst, crystal Cranberry glass Wedgwood Jasperware Several wooden magazine racks Half moon table with bench Burled walnut comer dresser Three over two dresser w/mirror Cobalt blue glassware Three different sets French Haviland Limoges china Two sets Wedgwood Sterling Candelabra Lenox, asst, pieces; Noritake Leonard silver footed tray Rogers & Bros, triple plated coffee service Gorham sterling aperitif cups, 6 Sterling short candlesticks. RUGS Oriental rug, 3'x4'6" Belouch Oriental runner, cream colored Two Oriental rugs, 6 x4", burnt orange 8 x12' Oriental rug 3 x2' Onental mg 3'6"x5T0* rug 5'9MV2" Oriental rug 9Tx11'9" Onental rug 12x15' Kanstan mg Several more asst Oriental throw mgs. COINS 60 silver dollars, Morgan and Peace Two $1 gold pieces Three $2.50 Indian gold pieces Two $2.50 Liberty gold pieces Two $5 Liberty gold pieces Three $5 Indian gold pieces. ART Approximately one dozen oil paintings, old Dozens of old prints, framed Garden statues; Coffee table statues. OUTDOOR. TOOLS ft APPLIANCES & MISC Craftsman 12" band saw and sander; Table saw and bench gnnder Craftsman drill press; B&D electric mitre saw; Anens self-propelled mower Hand tools. Small appliances; Contemporary furniture; Household knickknacks; Patio and lawn furniture; Office furniture - wood and metal desks Stuffed office chairs; Adjustable secretary chairs; 2 & 4 drawer filing cabinets, asst, wood & metal cabinets; Adjustable pole lamps; Office dividers w/electric hookups. '• ANNOUNCEMENT!! Real Estate being sold and items moved on 55 ft. trailer and trucks BEFORE being sorted. We are currently unpacking china and dassware galore* For security reasons, items wi be available lor viewing beginning with Friday's sale. Not unpacking tuMy until week of auction. APPROXIMATE ORDER OF SALE Friday • Outdoor furniture; Tools; Smat appiances; Contemporary furniture; Office furniture; msc.; Saturday - Antique furniture. Oriental rugs; Glassware; Comics; Art ana Coffedibles; Jewelry and Coins, Automoorles; Sunday - If necessary. ACCOMMODATIONS: - Holiday Inn - 825-1253 Comfort Inn - 8254900 Some quality items are from two other Culpeper Estates. jdb TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Cash, certified funds or check with proper I D. ennett Realty & Auction Co. 14434 Germanna Highway Culpeper, Virginia 22701 • (540) 825-4554 Lawrence K. Bennett, CAI (540) 825-2541 Lie #551 Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 3:22 p.m., brush fire, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD. The following calls were received by the dispatcher in the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office during the past week: March 23: info.gen, Route 610, Chester Gap; obscene commun., Route 1001, Sperryville; info.gen., Route 612, Sperryville; telephone harass., Town of Washington; info.gen., Route 610, Chester Gap. March 24: public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, U.S. 522, Woodville; firing weapon, Route 642, Ami8sville; telephone harass., Route 647, Flint Hill; civil problem, Route 231, Sperryville; damage propertyprivate, Route 707, Sperryville; civil problem, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; lost/missing dog, U.S. 211, Amissville; civil problem, Route 649, Castleton; civil problem, U.S. 211, Washington; family fights, Route 643, Amissville; info.gen., Tbwn of Washington; funeral escort, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stranded motorist, Route 231, Sperryville; fire alarm, U.S. 522, Huntly; simple assault, Route 626, Scrabble; stray cat or dog, Route 622, Washington; public service, Route 645, Amissville. March 25: traffic accident, Route 662, Huntly; business, Town of Washington; citizen request assist., U.S. 211, Amissville; animal control, Route 231, Sperryville; residence, Route 231, Sperryville; animal emerg., Route 729, Castleton; citizen request assist., Culpeper County; simple assault, Route 626, Scrabble; paper service, Culpeper County; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville. March 26: reckless driving, Route 231, Sperryville; info.gen., Town of Washington Yule Log Christmas Trsa Farm Evaypren Trees far Spring Planting Includes Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce and White Pine 3’-6’ Open 9-5 March 28-29 and April 4-5 Dealers WelcomeSpecial Prices LOCATION: 4 miles east of Flint H31 on Rt. 637 (North Poe’s Rd.) DIRECTIONS: From Wanentoa 5 miles W on U.S. 211 to Rl 638; R 8 m. to Rt 647; L 4 ml to Rt 637; R 2 ml IHMginyTres to hum. From other areas - Aeck map or call (Home) 301-577-4316 (Farm) 540-364-2811 and U.S. 211, Washington; telephone harass., Route 231, Sperryville; damage propertypublic, Route 642, Amissville; citizen request assist., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; hit and run, Town of Washington; family fights, U.S. 522, Huntly; citizen request assist., Route 649, Castleton; parking violation, Town of Washington; traffic accident, Route 729, Amissville; DUI-alcohol, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; stranded motorist, U.S. 522, Huntly. March 27: open door/window, U.S. 211, Washington; info.gen., Route 622, Washington; stray cat or dog, Route 231, Sperryville; info.gen., Town of Washington, Route 660, Chester Gap and Route 640, Amissville; residence, Route 617, Castleton; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 628, Washington; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville, Route 626, Scrabble; firing weapon, U.S. 211, Washington; noise disturbance, U.S. 211, Washington. March 28: abandoned vehicle, Route 629, Flint Hill; DUIalcohol, U.S. 211, Amissville; public service, Route 707, Sperryville; info.gen., Route 614, Washington; damage property-private, Route 729, Amissville; residence, Route 617, Castleton; info.gen., Route 600, Sperryville; walk through/security, Route 231, Sperryville; info.gen., Route 621, Sperryville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Washington; citizen request assist., U.S. 211, Washington; info.gen., U.S. 522, Sperryville; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Amissville; public service, Town of Washington. March 29: abandoned vehicle, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info.gen., Route 621, Sperryville; found property, Town of Washington; info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; residence, Route 617, Castleton; stray cat or dog, Route 659, Washington; public service, Town of Washington and Route 729, Flint Hill; funeral escort, U.S. 522, Woodville; stray livestock/horses, Route 621, Washington; stray cat or dog, Route 621, Washington; info.gen., Route 647, Flint Hill; lost or missing dog, Route 611, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 522 and Route 729, Flint Hill; stray livestock/horses, Route 626, Washington; public service, Town of Washington; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Amissville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Amissville and Route 1001, Sperryville.

Rappahannock Library letters in place, looking good By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Out with the old and in with the new was the order of the day at last week’s meeting of the Rappahannock Library Board. The board noted the new library sign now installed above the entrance and made plans to dispose of the old sign. Board president, E. Franklin Warner said he had received many favorable comments on the new letters and thought they looked wonderful. He also said he was pleased with how well they can be seen from the highway. The board formally ..thanked county administrator John McCarthy for arranging to purchase the letters and have them installed. Warner also reported that library director David Shaffer had escorted some people from Rockingham County on a tour of the library. That area wants to construct a regional library and had heard about Rappahannock’s and wanted to see it. The board discussed last months’ suggestion that the board should look into a joint venture with the Rappahannock Historical Society to jointly house a museum and visitor’s center. The society has indicated they wish to pursue the matter on their own. However,. Doug Baumgardner, president of the society, questioned the ability of the library to convey the land it sits on. It was pointed out that the title came by way of a deed of gift. The board decided a title examination should be done and title insurance should be purchased to ensure title in the event there is some future question about the issue. Board member Jim Gannon pointed out that “the exploration of this idea of a cooperative venture with the historical society was not initiated or acted on by this board.” In the director’s report, Shaffer said the summer reading program begins July 6 and special events for the program have been confirmed. The program will run until Aug. 7. He also told the board that the Friday Night library program for April 10 will feature Elisabeth Johnson, co-author of a history of Rappahannock County. Johnson is a 63 year county resident and recognized as probably the most knowledgeable person on county history. He said in the event the turn out is large they may need to hold the event at one of the schools or fire halls. The event will include refreshments as usual. Shaffer will attend the Virginia Public Library Director’s Association annual conference on April 30 at Graves Mt. Lodge. He also told the board that the monthly statistics are up from last year at this time and echoed Warner’s comments on the new sign saying he had received numerous compliments on it. Warner requested that Shaffer send a letter formally requesting funds from the Rappahannock Lions Club for the specialty fund money to be used for the summer reading program. Warner said the funds have been allotted but a request should be made. He also informed the board that the Lions will sponsor a diabetes program at the library on May 15. Treasurer Helen Platt said everything looks good with the accounts and they have nearly $600 for the children’s program in the budget. She said there will be a balance left in the money budgeted for heating oil since the library’s system is so efficient. In the committee reports, McCarthy said the finance committee is still working on soliciting names of possible purchasers for the shares of stock from the Gordon estate. Joy Sloane reported that the building and grounds committee is moving the excess rocks from the front of the stone wall. She also told the board that some blue bird houses are being contributed to the library. All the board members were in favor of having the houses located behind the library once they are finished. Fundraiser, dinner planned ; On April 25, at 5 p.m. the . committee administering the ■Mary Beth Memorial Fund Avill host a fundraiser and dinner at Ginger Hill, the home of Doug and Margaret Baumgardner. Mary Beth Williams was tragically killed in an automobile accident on Route 729 on May 14, 1997. Randall S. .Updike, the chairman of the Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund, notes that she was a ■ “vibrant, personable teenager with a longstanding interest .... in agriculture." With Williams’ legacy in - mind, a memorial fund has been established for the purpose of funding scholarships - for higher education, camp attendance and other activities for the youth of . Rappahannock County. Scholarship applicants • must be county residents, a senior that has been accepted at a two or four year college, (or student presently enrolled in college). Those majoring in agriculture or active 4-H participants will be given priority -consideration. The scholarship will be awarded only one time to an eligible applicant. Applications are available at the high school and the Extension office. “I think everyone knows * what Mary Beth was about. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize her spirit by helping other youngsters further their education and hopefully pursue a career in agri CUV& As QluvL (jt^te/iccticmAy NEW HOURS Tues., Wed.,’ & Thurs. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 714 Zachary Taylor Highway Flint Hill, VA 22627 540-675-3958 Open House Hearthstone Whole Family Learning Center, Castleton Farms, Virginia Sunday, April 5,1998 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Education for the Whole Childthe Head, the Heart, the Hands. Nursery through 12th Grade Call 540-937-4920 for information k directions Mary Beth Williams culture,” said Mike Massie, scholarship committee chair. • All citizens of Rappahannock County and the surrounding area are invited to attend the dinner. The cost of tickets is $50 per couple or $25 per person. Tickets are available at the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension Service, telephone 675-3619. Updike noted that over $12,000 in contributions have been received by the Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund as of this date. He further noted that the fund is continuing in its efforts to raise money. Contributing to this fund, notes Updike, gives residents of this area an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our youth. Storybook Farms Nursery Quality residential landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Hardscapes, water gardens, outdoor lighting. 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From left, John Hartline, Dave Shaffer, Helen Platt, Charlotte Nichols, John McCarthy, Frank Warner, Stephen Slade, Joy Sloane and Jim Gannon. Hensley gets go ahead from BZA By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals approved an application by Brenda L. Hensley to construct a separate dwelling on her property near Rock Mills for the purpose of a family apartment for her sister. The County Planning Commission had approved the application at its meeting earlier in the month based on the applications compliance with the county ordinance saying “the application is allowable as is applied for.” However, the commission said Hensley must have VDOH approval and further requested that she put a restriction on her deed to forbid “any future subdivision of the property.” The BZA did not think the restriction appropriate since Hensley was not applying for a subdivision of the property. The property is now 5.67 acres. Several of Hensley’s neighbors did speak out at the BZA meeting, as they had at the meeting of the commission. Their concerns centered on the density of homes in the area — specifically the Hensley property and that of her family which is about 39 acres. The new apartment will bring the total to four homes on that property which is in an agricultural zone. There were concerns about how that would affect property values and traffic in the area. The issue of what constitutes a family apartment also came up again, as it did at the meeting of the commission, but it was determined that the intention of Hensley to provide a living space for her sister was an appropriate use. The BZA approved tlfe application based on the standards in the county ordinance and pending VDOH approval. They also imposed two other restrictions: The apartmedt can only be rented to a family member — no one else — as long as the property is in the family; and no other family apartments may be built on the property. 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Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jan LaValley ™*°W,NG ,N: Summer Alexander, No. 17, throws the baH in to team mates during the girls soccer game against Madison last week. y y Soccer teams score wins By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock High School boys soccer team played away last week against I William Monroe and won handily at 6-1. “It was a terrific game,” said coach Christy Sander. “They played so well they looked to be on an entirely different level than their competition. I had expected it to be pretty even but they all gave a total team effort and everyone was on.” Mike Letsen scored on a penalty kick for one goal while Colin Nichols got a header off a corner kick. Steve Torrance scored two goals and Jonathan Moore and Adam Rogers both scored one each. They play Central away on April 2 at 7 p.m., Stonewall away on April 6 at 4 p.m. and Madison at home April 9 at 5 p.m. Meanwhile the RCHS girls soccer team was busy taking out Madison High School 2-1. Allison Baker and Jenny Waters scored the two goals but coach Jeanne Grimes said each team member contribut ed in a big way to the fine effort made by the team. “What they lacked in experience, they made up for with enthusiasm, determination and an abundance of optimism,” she said. The game with Madison included some “firsts” for the girls soccer team. It was their first non-scrimmage home game and their first win. Their next game is April 2 against Central away at 5 p.m. Then they play Clarke away on April 3 at 5 p.m. and Clarke at home on April 14 at 5 p.m. GOING FOR IT: No. 13, Sandra Oliver goes after the ball with some back up from No. 17, Summer Alexander. It’s Your Health: Take Charge! Attend, Warren Memorial Hospital’s Saturday, April 4 8:00 am -12:00 pm Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School Front Royal, VA Route 55 South, turn left onto Westminster Drive ( Start your morning off with a free Heart Healthy Breakfast. (served throughout the event) Come check out your general state of health. ✓ cholesterol & blood sugar • $5 fee (4-hour fast recommended) ✓ blood pressures ✓ Pap tests & breast exams ✓ oral cancer ✓ vision/glaucoma ✓ and much more! ✓ Plus exhibits from community health and wellness agencies; ✓ Special Kids’ Corner to help young bodies and minds grow up healthy and strong; ✓ Receive a free Medical Dictionary. Warren Memorial Hospital VUkySMtthSyaem For more information, t all Warren Memor ial Hospital at (540) 636-0259. A good start for softball teams By Carl Eborn Rappahannock News Staff Writer Thursday, March 26, the Rappahannock High School varsity softball team travelled to Luray and returned victorious. The Panther defense was anchored by pitcher Lauren Sharp who finished the night with five walks and seven strike outs. On offense, Sonya Wigington went three for three plus a walk in her four at bats. Emily Taylor, Julie Atkins and Lauren Sharp each had one hit and Tiffany Keys had two. The Panthers held Luray on defense and won the game 7-6. Monday night, the Panthers met Strasburg at home. After six hard fought innings, the Panthers put the game away in the bottom of the seventh inning, winning 3-2. Defensively, pitcher Lauren Sharp had an excellent night throwing no walks and 13 strike outs. On offense, Meghan Fairbrother and Lauren Sharp each had one hit. Tiffany Keys was credited with a single and a RBI. Julie Atkins had two hits. Candy Dennis hit a single, and as the last batter in the game, took a powerful swing hitting the ball over left center field to the woods for a gamewinning two run homer. Coach Carl Payne is pleased with his team’s 2-1 start on the season. “We have strong pitching, batting and defense. We’re hitting the ball and scoring and some of our best hitters haven’t started bitting yet, but they will!”. The varsity softball team will play their next home ?ame April 6 against Luray at 5 p m. Last week was a busy one 'or Rappahannock softball. The JV dominated Emmanuel Christian Tuesday in a 16-6 game. Ace pitcher Kelly Atkins pitched a 10 strike out game with Stephanie Grigsby pitching relief for one inning. There were strong hitting performances from Austin Bouffard and Dana Caldwell. The play of the game goes to Crystal Grigsby, catcher, who r Jl threw a runner out at third. The JV fell to Luray and Strasburg in the next two games on Thursday and Friday. Their next game is Wednesday, April 1 against Stonewall at home at 4 p.m. and they play Manassas Park on Thursday at home at 4 p.m. j Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan LaValiey ^ CHEER: From left, Stefanie Hahn, No. 4 (on ground), Katev Wilson, No. 8, Katie Powell, No. 6, Heather Johnson, No. 15 and Ericka Miller, No. 18 cheer their team mates on to victory: Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom WINNING RUN: Candy Dennis coming home after her game winning two-run homer. Old Dominion races slated for Saturday By Betsy Branscome Times-Democrat Staff Writer Sanctioned steeplechase season cannot be far away, juding by the quality and quantity of entries for Saturday’s Old Dominion Hounds Point-toPoint. Eighty-seven runners are entered in eight races — possibly nine with a maiden hurdle split expected. Post time is 12:30 p.m. On Sunday, the rescheduled Farmington-Keswick Hunts Point-to-Point will be held at Montpelier Station in Orange County. Post time there is noon. The ODH races will be held at Ben Venue Farm in the Ben Venue area in Rappahannock County. The rolling course, a favorite of horsemen for its LIVESTOCK layout and of spectators for its superb viewing, is located 16 miles west of Warrenton just ofTofU.S. 211. Standouts to watch for on Saturday include two-time Maryland Hunt Cup and International Gold Cup star Buck Jakes. The gray gelding has just returned to the U.S. from England where his training for the English Grand National was thwarted by illness. He will be reunited with regular rider Anne Moran in the ladies’timber. Owner-rider timber series leader Awesome Tan is entered in his division event, as is George Kingsleys other series leader, Murray’s Ruler, in the owner-rider hurdle. Sanctioned hurdlers Spicy’s Choice, Heroisbreezin, Bovari and Bird On A Swing make their 1998 debuts in the day’s sixth race, the open hurdle. Two novice rider flat races open the card. Admission options range from $5 general admission to railside tailgate parking spots. For more information, call ;540) 364-2725. The Farmington races include hurdle, timber, flat, pony and hunter relay races. For more details about parkng spaces or admission tickets, call (804) 980-9926.

Baseball teams begin season By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock High School varsity baseball team has had a tough start to their 1998 season. They lost to Luray last week, 10-0, also to Page County, 8-6. At Monday’s game against Strasburg Jacob Gray got his first high school career home run. Chris Sealock pitched his first game and coach Donn Hackney said he was pleased with Sealock’s performance. He was less than happy with the team’s defense though. “We’re making physical and mental mistakes but we’re hitting well. We can score but our defense has broken down.” The Panthers fell to Strasburg Monday, 12-5. April 1 they play Stonewall away at 7 p.m. and on April 6 they face Luray again at home at 5 p.m. The-junior varsity team, under the leadership of coach Jason Gochenour, clobbered Luray 7-2 at home last Thursday. Mark Wharton was three for four and drove in three runs. In the sixth inning he had a home run which put the Panthers up 4-2. “That hit kind of broke the game open,” said Gochenour who said the team played a good defensive ball game and only gave up a run in the top of the fourth to Luray. The Panthers scored their first two runs in the fifth and then exploded in the sixth with five more. “Mark Russell had a big night and got two big hits,” said Gochenour. “And Jesse Smith had a big hit to start us Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom /HERE IT COMES!: Chris Sause, No. 19, delivers a pitch during the varsity game against Strasburg. off in the fifth. He got us on the board and got us going.” Gochenour said the team only made two errors and he considers that very good for their first game of the season. “I was really pleased with the way all the guys played. They did the things they needed to win and allowed the pitcher to do his job. They played as a team.” The team then played Strasburg Saturday. Gochenour said Friday that the team had never played Strasburg before, didn’t play them last year, but expected their team to be pretty good. “If we can be competitive every night then the game will take care of itself,” he said. “That’s my goal — to be competitive.” And competitive they were, beating Strasburg a whopping 21-12. “No one really stood out,” Gochenour said. “Everybody in the line up did something good. Everybody in the starting line up got on base and all but one had a hit. They made good plays to keep Strasburg at bay. That is really good team effort and something I’m really proud of.” Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom THE SLIDE: Alex Baumgardner, No. 17, sliding into third base. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan LaValley WINNING FORM: The Rappahannock baseball junior varsity team’s Jeff Ritenour, No. 15, prepares to bat in the game against Luray last week which the Panthers won 7-2. Track team places third in meet By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County High School track team began its 1998 season last week in a meet at Page County. Page County, William Monroe, Mount Carmel and Rappahannock participated in the meet. Rappahannock finished third overall in the meet. Mark Williams took first in the 32 meter run while Chris Dennis took first in the 1600 meter run. Adam Starks, having a good day, placed first in the 300 meter hurdles and also placed third in the 100 meter run. Robbie Wilson took fourth in the 400 meter run while teammates Ben Atkins and R.J. White took fifth in the 800 meter run and fourth in the 200 meter run, respectively. Kyla Andreoni ran away with first place in the 110 meter hurdles. Tammy McDaniel placed third in the high jump and Sara Roszak took fourth in the 100 meter run. The girls 4x100 meter relay team took fourth place. 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-Eappafjatmotfe j&etos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValley, Managing Editor Peter W. Arundel, President Jonn T. Toler Executive Vice President David Smith 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, APRIL 1, 1998 Our View First steps Sperryville's Gateway Committee organizational meeting a big success The committee which originally started out as the Historic Sperryville Committee has, with the hard work of a group of citizens there, now evolved into the Gateway Committee. That committee had its first meeting last week to organize and solicit ideas from the community at large. About 30 people showed up for the meeting — a good turn out — to address the committee. With money being allotted for the project, community interest and the possibility of other grant monies to also - help fund village projects, things are looking up for Sperryville. The current face lift of the old schoolhouse by Faith - Mountain Company will soon be finished and the business will open its doors. That will also help stimulate the village economy. Much remains to be decided and done, but this weekend marks the dedication of the new historic marker for Sperryville. A small step along the road to becoming a historic Gateway community. Rappahannock Today ok?; - • jL , TVT"1 tit. r J V 31 SPERRYVILLE amsf-Skii m*K. !« ite ™ r* *' * * <srs? ^ * ,* & IK ■ -N« | ft HISTORIC SPERRYVILLE K^'isit the Shops cUaiK Street ANTIQUES CIFTS/CRAFTS FINE ARTS Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom The new Sperryville Historic Marker, at the intersection of Route 1001 and U.S. 211, will be dedicated Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. 30 Years Ago Thursday, March 28, 1968 The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a dance at the new fire hall there on Saturday, April 6, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Thornton River (North Fork) and Piney Branch near Sperryville were stocked with 2,400 rainbow and brook trout Monday afternoon. Trout season opens at noon, Saturday, April 6. The faculty of Rappahannock County High School was honored with a special day of appreciation by the students on Friday, March 22. Amy Palmer, a 4-H Club member, was the winning contestant of the Dress Revue held in connection with the 4-H Demonstration Day recently, She will be eligible to compete in the contest which will be held in Madison next month. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Palmer of Washington. 25 Years Ago Thursday, March 29,1973 Miss Theresa Kilby of Sperryville received her B.S. degree in special education at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, March 19. She was graduated with honors. She is the daughter of Lucio and Helen Kilby of Sperryville. She was also a 1969 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. New officers for the Amissville Ladies Auxiliary were elected at the March meeting of this group on March 22. Named as president was Alice Hitt with Marion Rowzie serving as vice president. Secretary is Deborah Poe and Louise Smith continues as treasurer. Acting as chaplain is Katie James while Peggy Hitt is reporter. The Thrift Shop in the basement of the Washington Post Office is now open for business. There are lots of bargains in used clothing and household items. 10 Years Ago Thursday, March 31,1988 The final estimates are in from Richmond and the proposed $3,871,698-' school budget for 1988-89 has been forwarded to the County Board of Supervisors. It anticipates $1,334,007 in state funds, a 16.7 percent increase over this year, and calls for $1,940,360 in local funds, a 12 percent increase. The PTA nomination committee present-, ed the recommendations for next year’s officers at March’s monthly RCES PTA meeting. Nominations were: President, Sherry Brightbill; vice president, Deborah Flinchum; secretary, Aney Massie; treasurer, Marsha Thompson. Nominations for Camille Harris and Mary Jane Swift for president and treasurer, respectively, were accepted from the floor. _ . Letters Patience and restraint in order In last week’s News, there appeared a letter urging * attendance at a meeting to - consider the impeachment of President Clinton. “This is not a partisan matter,” the letter said. Rather, it repre. sented the effort to “protect the nation from misconduct by a high official.” There are several things wrong with this argument. First, the Constitution states that high officials shall be removed from office “On | impeachment for, and ■ Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” In the ; present case, there has been no conviction of President Clinton. There have been numerous allegations, many of which have evaporated after exposure to the media, ■ and legal proceedings are in y process, but no adjudication and hence no conviction. It would appear, therefore, that to begin impeachment proceedings now is premature. - And, in my view, it is most assuredly a partisan matter. Second, the impeachment of a President is a serious matter, not to be undertaken lightly. Only two presidents have been subject to impeachment, Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon. In both cases, sharp divisions of opinion and terrible resentments occurred. The partisan bitterness over President Nixon’s resignation to avoid a well deserved impeachment is with us still. Furthermore, the actions on which President Nixon’s impeachment would have been based related to his conduct of the office — using the CIA, IRS and FBI to attack his "enemies” — a clear abuse of his executive powers. In President Clinton’s case, despite a relentless four years of investigations, no charges of impeachable offenses have yet been brought. It may be argued that the unseemly sexual peccadillos which President Clinton is alleged to have committed represent misdemeanors, within the meaning of the term in the impeachment clause, even though they are personal in nature, as distinguished from the conduct of official duties. Again these matters are in the process of being adjudicated, but no final resolution has been reached. It is premature to advocate impeachment proceedings now. Finally, even with impeachable offenses have been committed, the Congress has wisely refrained from starting impeachment proceedings. For example, President Reagan, one of our most popular presidents, presided over an administration that subverted the Boland Amendment prohibiting aid to the Contras in Guatemala. In his oath of office as prescribed by the Constitution, he had sworn, among other things, to “faithfully execute the Office of President of the United Sates.” Subversion of a law enacted by the Congress would have clearly been an impeachable offense, if proved, yet a Democratic Congress did not act. Why? President Reagan’s popularity was overwhelming, and it would have been intolerably divisive had they done so. Similarly, in President Clinton’s case, recent polls have consistently shown that more than 60 percent of the people approve of his conduct of the office of president, despite the as yet unproven allegations of personal misbehavior. To urge the start of impeachment proceedings at this junction would be equally divisive and unwise. Piranhas on both sides of these events are now engaged in partisan feeding frenzy. The media, too, are complicit. The hatreds that have given rise to this frenzy are themselves shameful. In the face of these alarums and excursions, patience and restraint would seem to be in order. Lee Bird Washington Benefit an unqualified success The breakfast held Saturday, March 21, to benefit Sharon Scott was a resounding financial success and a wonderful affirmation of the good things about living, in a small community. Not only did volunteers from every fire and rescue department in the county join together to serve nearly 600 residents, but at the end of the meal when the money was counted and came a bit short of a nice round sum, these same volunteers, many of whom had already paid for their breakfasts and put in six or eight hours of work, dug deep and came up with over $100 additional to bring the total to more than $4,000! Of course, a great deal of gratitude is owed to many. First and foremost, many k thanks to Geraldine Payne ' for coming up with the idea and then managing the whole affair. Friday night, heaven only knows what time she finally went home because there certainly wasn’t another person there to see her, and she was back working at 5:30 Saturday morning. Thank you, too, to the elementary school for the use of the cafeteria and to the janitorial staff for their assistance. Pat Jenkins, Shirley Frye and Juanita Atkins treated their Saturday like any other work day at the school and were ably assisted by Wanda Jenkins and Nancy Crawford in organizing and over-seeing the preparation of the excellent food. The newly formed Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary showed up in full force and worked hours without a break. All of the officers of the county Fire and Rescue Association also put in a whole morning. Many local businesses were approached by Connie Huff-Harris and others looking for donations of food or items for a raffle that brought in over $250. These included Settle’s Grocery, John’s Barber Shop, The Comer Store, Burke’s Grocery, Mountainside Market, The Appetite Repair Shop, Food Lion, Adam’s Custom Slaughter House, The Country Cafe, Four and Twenty Blackbirds, That Sperryville Emporium and Country Manor. Sarah Latham’s efforts in advertising the function were invaluable, plus she ran many crucial errands. Sharon herself attended and held court throughout the morning. It was great to see her and it looked as though she really enjoyed herself. All of our best wishes go to her for a complete recovery. While only playing a small part ourselves, Saturday’s breakfast made us proud to be members of the volunteer fire and rescue system as well as residents of Rappahannock. Thank you, again, to everyone who came and ate, ■> who worked, who donated, and sincere apologies to anyone who was inadvertently omitted — all efforts were greatly appreciated even if not specifically acknowledged! The day was truly a fabulous success! Sherry Hamill-Huff Frank E.Huff Flint Hill Blue Moon loses license i The Blue Moon Cafe is losing it’s alcohol license from Monday, March 30 through Thursday, April 9. This is due to an incident that occurred last summer when an underaged patron took a drink from a bottle of beer belonging to another patron. This single act by an irrej sponsible teenager was witnessed by an ABC agent. The following is the result of this action; • The Blue Moon Cafe will lose its license for 10 days and pay $1000 fine. • 10 employees will lose income as a result. • A local band will lose a night’s pay. • Suppliers will lose sales. • Our customer’s will be deprived of the normal service they have grown to expect. • The Commonwealth of Virginia will lose revenue. • The teenager in question will pay a large fine. Due to the reasons stated above, the management feels compelled to no longer allow anyone under the age of 21 to be allowed in after 10 p.m. We regret any inconvenience that this causes our patrons and look forward to providing full service in the future. Chaz Greene Blue Moon Cafe Resigning post I wish to inform the citizens of Rappahannock County that I have resigned my position on the Rappahannock County School Board. Thank all of you who gave me your support during the time I was on the board. Such support was most meaningful and greatly appreciated. Dennis Wingfield Sperryville Looking for information I am a fourth grade student at Boone Grove Elementary School. Boone Grove is a rural community located south of Valparaiso in Northwest Indiana. Our school has a population of about 300 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The fourth grade students are studying the United States. I am hoping you can help me with our class project. Could you respond by sending me a postcard or memento from your town or state? I am depending on your response to enrich flay learning of the U.S. i Coty Soucy 325 W. 550 S. Boone Grove, IN 46302 Let’s all pitch in I am doing the trash pick-up to clean up Rappahannock County this month. I’m writing this letter to tell everyone how much fun it is. I am working with my friends, Sebastian and Umberto. We are having fun finding treasures in the dirt like neat bottles, a headlight, refrigerator, tires and more. Why don’t you join in and help, too! Andrew Kohler, Age 8 Amissville

Flinchum travels to state bee Bruce Flinchum, a sixth grader at Rappahannock Elementary School, won the county spelling bee by correctly spelling the word “peony.” He defeated 16 other finalists, including runner up Allyson Dodson. Dodson is a seventh grade student at RCES. Flinchum is the son of Roger and Debra Flinchum of Viewtown and Dodson is the daughter of Roger and Sharon Dodson of Flint Hill. Flinchum travels to Richmond this weekend, April 5, to compete against students from other counties in the state. The state bee will be held at the Arthur Ashe Center at 1 p.m. The county bee was held on Feb. 26 at the RCES gymnasium and judges for the event were Carol Lucking, Beth Hilscher and Linda Tarry. The finalists were selected after winning their classroom bees. Each first place class winner went on to compete for the county title. Classroom winners were as follows: Fourth grade: Mrs. Ebom’s class: Chelsea Williams, first; Larry Oliver, second; and Justin Robinson, third. Mrs. Vickers’ class: Bethany Dodson, first; Devin Day, second; and Holly Hitt, third. Bruce Flinchum Mrs. Way’s class: Kevin Martin, first; Tabatha Wilson, second; and Reeves Harkins, third. Miss Saxton’s class: Anna Kreyling, first; Amanda Miller, second; and Caitlin McCarthy, third. Fifth grade: Mrs. Markee’s class: Lauren Powell, first; Michael Harrison, second; and Tymeyer Freeman, third. Mrs. Bailey’s class: Megan Payne, first; Jeremy Pounds, second; and Megan Kelly, third. Mr. Tieche’s class: Lauren Kaye, first; Pierce Adams, second; and Samantha Kurtenback, third. Mr. Way’s class: Mattie Nawrocki, first; Morgan Blubaugh, second; and Bobby Bowers, third. Sixth grade: Miss Short’s class: Patrick Lawrey, first; Christina Norwood, second; and Lara Kreyling, third. Mrs. Wolfe’s class: Bruce Flinchum, first; Camille Ficebom, second; and Daniel Pierson, third. Mrs. Tracy’s class: Krystal Smoot, first; Jason Kirby, second; and Jammie Magee, third. • Mrs. Maeyer’s class: Brittney Smith, first; Rodney Woodward, second; and Brian Taylor, third. Seventh grade: Miss Tower’s class: Allyson Dodson, first; Kon Alexander, second; and Jonathan Robinson, third. Mr. Rissler’s class: Cuttina Chambers, first; Alicia Jones, second; and Heather Wooten, third. Mr. Weir’s class: Krystal Hefflin first; Doug White, second; and Nicole Law, third. Mrs. Stanley’s class: Eva Mills, first; Mike Fairbrother, second; and Mike Wiese, third. Eighth grade: Matt Ralston, first. The annual bee is sponsored by the school system and the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Town From Page A1 or caused conflict within the group, Herd prepared optional wordings to several paragraphs. Speakers debated the definition of what constituted a “greenbelt,” questioning how it would be administered and who would control it, opening the discussion to potential expansion of the town boundaries. Herd briefly described Waterford’s experience, its use of easements and reliance on private foundations to manage the land. Walt Longyear, owner of Fairlea Farm outside the town limits, asked what would happen if the landowner did not want to cooperate and whether the town would invoke eminent domain. Council member Charlie Ibmpkins pointed out that “the county’s comprehensive plan already calls for development around existing villages." Lee and Diana Bird, also county residents, spoke strongly against expansion. “On the one hand,” Lee Bird commented, “we strive for little change and yet want amenities that will change (the town) and cannot even be accommodated in the available space.” Tbwn resident Mitzi Young said that “if you increase the internal population of the town, it would increase problems (because more people) would be intensely living elbow-to-elbow.” One of the most revealing exercises of the evening involved “dot voting.” Herd passed out 10 green and four red dots to each attendee and instructed them to paste one green dot next to each of the paragraphs on the wall they agreed with and to use the red dots for paragraphs they “absolutely could not live with.” After the voting, the dot distribution showed strong support for more than half of the vision paragraphs. Two others received a 25-50 percent red dot count, reflecting disagreements on proposed low-income housing for young families and seniors, and the town boundary expansion issue. Newbill Miller observed that much of the apparent disagreement over such subjects as a town sewer and wastewater management really indicated concern about the implementation options being considered. Herd said that the next step in the process would be to develop an action plan for each of the vision statements that was supported by consensus or near-consensus. The group then broke into smaller topic groups to identify and discuss potential specific actions that could help create the townspeople’s preferred future. No items were finalized. Herd will take the groups* input, summarize the results and prepare recommendations to the council concerning the next steps in the process. Gateway From Page A1 survey, such as the one the Tbwn of Washington did, to the Piedmont area to encourage community participation in the planning process. He also requested the committee hold their meetings the third Thursday of each month and all agreed. The next meeting is scheduled for April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall. Woodward suggested a public forum be held to find out what people want to have in the community and asked for people to submit ideas to the committee or speak to members about ideas and plans they have. Estes said once a project is decided upon it usually takes about a year from beginning to end to implement it. Joy Sloane, president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, advised the committee that everyone should get a copy of the book “Balancing Nature and Commerce in the Gateway Community” by Ed McMahon, Jim Howe and Luther Propst .and read it. A copy is available at the Rappahannock Library. Several members of the audience agreed with her regarding the books usefulness to the group. It was suggested that the committee invite McMahon to speak to the community on the book and on gateway communities and the committee agreed to try to schedule McMahon to come and speak. Castleton resident Jim Gannon told the committee he is interested in historic villages of the 1900s and said the gateway project on U.S. 211 could develop either positively or negatively. He questioned the committee’s goals and funding commitments from the park service. “Is the end purpose to seek and implement new walkways, roads and other physical improvements?” he asked. Estes said the committee “through the community’s voice” will be a concentrated voice for the board of supervisors. Gannon asked Estes if the committee had any commitment of funds from the park service. Estes said that his perception was that funds are available on a 50/50 basis from the park service and other funds are available from VDOT. “There is grant money out there,” he said. Steve Soaper, a member of the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad asked the committee to request that the BOS change the speed limit from the flashing light at Route 1001 to the bridge at U.S. 211 to 25 mph and to stipulate no through trucks along that stretch. The committee agreed and voted to forward that request to the BOS. It was decided that the committee should type up a mission statement. Estes said, in response to audience questions, the idea for the village area is “we’re not growing, we’re evolving.” NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS BY CENTRAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF VIRGINIA AND UNITED TELEPHONE-SOUTHEAST, INC. TO THE COMPANIES’ ALTERNATJVE REGULATORY PLAN CASE NO. PUC970174 On November 10, 1997, Central Telephone Company of Virginia and United Telephone-Southeast, Inc. (together, the "Companies") filed a Joint Motion with the State Corporation Commission (the “Commission") requesting approval of amendments to their Alternative Regulatory Plan (the "Plan"). The Joint Motion requested that the Plan be amended to conform to recent legislative amendments to Sections 56-235.5E and 56-237.2 of the Code of Virginia. The first proposed revision reflects the amendment to Section 235.5E that allows the Commission to determine a service to be competitive after notice and an opportunity for hearing. Currently the Plan requires a hearing. The second proposed revision would require the Commission to convene a public hearing regarding rate changes for certain services upon requests by the lesser of five percent or 150 of the Company's customers. The current Plan language requires hearing upon complaint of 20 or more customers. Copies of the Companies' Motion may be obtained by written request to the Companies' counsel, at the address below, and may be viewed at the State Corporation Commission's Document Control Center during regular business hours, at the address below. Interested persons may file written comment, or request hearing, on the proposed amendments by filing an original and five (5) copies of such document with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, Document Control Center. First Floor, lyier Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, referring to Case No. PUC970174. A copy of any such filing shall also be served on James B. Wright, Esquire. 14111 Capital Boulevard. Wake Forest, North Carolina 275875900. Such filing and service shall be made on or before April 24, 1998. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Galen McBride SMAUG: Josh Sager is the ferocious dragon, Smaug in the Panther Players modem version of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit to be held April 2, the Rappahannock County Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Admission is free. Panther Players to perform By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer On Thursday, April 2, the Rappahannock County Elementary School’s Panther Players will present a modem adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit at 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Admission is free. The Hobbit, a fantasy prequel to Tolkien’s perennially popular trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, features elves and goblins, dwarfs and, of course, the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. Elaine Smith, as Bilbo, bravely leads a band of bearded dwarfs on a grand quest for dragon’s gold. Along the way, they discover Golem, a pathetic, but evil, cave creature whose passion for a ring of power sets the stage for the moral conflict in the trilogy. Kori Alexander plays Golem to web-footed perfection and Josh Sager is the ferocious dragon, Smaug. All three students are seventh graders. Ruth Ann Oyster, a sixth grader, is also a member of the 4-H Performing Arts Club. “I love acting and performing,” she said. Oyster wrote and directed “The Magic Feather” staged at the Ki Theater. Sixth graders Kyle Robinson, who plays Elfrid the elf-king, and Henry Robertson, Gandalf the magician, got into the troupe with their friends, but found they really enjoy the work. Formed in the fall of 1996 by teacher-director Eva Short as an extra-curricular part of the “middle school” concept at RCES, the Panther Players troupe includes 26 talented students in both stage and behind-the-scenes roles. Most appear as cast members in this, their third production. English teacher Joanne Tracy cosponsors the show with Short. Art teacher Harriette Rosenblatt’s classes and parent-volunteers created props and scenery. Though funding for the drama club is not part of the school budget, the administration provided money for critical items, including royalties, scripts, and supplies. Donations collected the night of the show will help fund future productions. Williams From Page A1 years of working on reshaping his department, Settle said he wanted a second in command who had roots here and who would stay for some years to come. “It makes a difference when you know the county, the people and the history of the area,” Settle said. Williams said his goal is to work in this department until he retires. He was always interested in law enforcement growing up and began his career at the age of 20. “I enjoy my work, I always have. This will be different and I’ll miss parts of the duties I had before but there’s a lot more to the job than what people see and it’s challenging. I have much in common with the sheriff in my commitment to the community, dedication to the job and sense of professionalism. That may be what sparked his interest in me for the promotion.” Williams said the quality of the personnel he works with make his job much easier. “They’re dedicated, enjoy their work and put forth a tremendous effort.” His wife, Leslie, is a dispatcher and matron with the sheriff’s office. They are expecting their first child in July. Settle said he will shift positions within the department to fill in Williams’ spot and there will be a trickle down effect. Meanwhile Williams is slotted for additional training School Board Vacancy The position of Piedmont District representative on the Rappahannock County School Board is vacant due to resignation. The Rappahannock County School Board is now accepting applications from interested candidates. Candidates must be qualified voters from within the Piedmont District. Candidates are encouraged to submit an application to the School Board Office prior to April 14. A special called School Board meeting has been scheduled to review applications and appoint an interim Piedmont District School Board Member on April 28, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. in the RCES library. The term of the interim position will extend until the seating of an elected Piedmont District member following a special election to be held on November 3, 1998. The person so elected will serve until December 31, 1999, after which day the person elected at the November 1999 election shall begin to serve a four-year term. Citizens interested in application for candidacy can receive information by calling Jeanie Dwyer at 987-8773. 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 A offices so that we can continue to pro- 1 vide you with great service, confiden- ^ tiality, professionalism and quality. And most of aD, no headaches for you! -a Call today for information or appointments! 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6 • Real Estate/B8 April 1, 1998 Drevas finds inspiration on trip to Asia By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Jeanne Drevas’ new show, “Gleanings from Southeast Asia,” opening soon at the Middle Street Gallery is aptly named as she assembled her work from many small objects she collected during her twoyear sojourn in Thailand. Bangkok is the last place in the world one would expect to find Drevas. She said she and her husband, Carl, lived in a fifth floor apartment in a city she called filthy and polluted, in a country she called deforested. The Thai language was difficult to understand and the cultural differences made the simplest things trying. It was a far cry from her mountain home, Potter’s Ridge, in the F.T. Valley. However, out of strife rises strength and the experience changed her art in a wonderful way. She bridged the huge gap between three-dimensional Photo Courtesy of Jeanne Drevas CONSTRUCTION: “Previous Lives,” is a work that frames nine Buddhas in a rectangular teal and red border. sculpture and two-dimensional paintings by making wall constructions using painted traditional Thai mulberry bark paper embellished with objects. “I decided to do things for the wall when I was in Bangkok; it’s something that I had never done before. It’s really the construction that I enjoy. I’m not into the illusion of depth; I have to actually make the depth. That is the core to what I do,” she said. What is equally notable is the conceptualized aspect to the pieces that makes a powerful statement about her impressions of this distant foreign land and its culture. “You always know you are in Asia. Life is in the street. The sidewalks are not for pedestrians. People operating treadle sewing machines and food vendors work in the streets with skyscrapers. Everyone has his or her own spot, sometimes dug into the sidewalk. Buses even let passengers out three lanes from the curb. It’s wild. I’m glad to be back,” Drevas said. The Oriental use of color is universal and loud. Red and gold mean prosperity and so it is used extensively in Thai culture. Drevas effectively adopted a regal palette of pale to deep teal, indigo, gold and red. She acknowledges that she juxtaposes complementary colors, but the shading and blending on textured paper achieves a quality suggesting eternity or infinity. One of the constructions, “Buddha I,” expresses the essence of the Orient both symbolically and in reality. Drevas shows us the mental scent of the area where she lived with these highly significant objects from the markets and fields. A Buddha-shaped silhouette is filled with hundreds of shimmering golden silk cocoons and the figure’s head is surrounded with a gold-leaf halo. Unique to Thailand the silkworm chrysalis and the Buddhist monk’s robes are both the same light golden colors, she explained. While working as a volunteer for a group that sells Thai crafts made by displaced people, she collected the chrysalises from a village weaver. The mosaic-like background is comprised of copper amulets, which she distressed, rendering the work the look of an antiquity. It is a striking piece. “Previous Lives,” is a rectangular construction that frames nine Buddhas in a teal and red border. Again, the metal amulets provide a background for the miniature godlike icons. Built up layers of individually painted papers define and separate the figures in their golden thrones. It has the quality of being of being isolated in time and space. The Thai people are obsessed with good luck, and although they are poor and allowing that the Buddhist attitude is to have few possessions, the amulets are ubiquitous throughout society. When a powerful monk bless es the amulets, they take on spiritual power. Their significance didn’t escape Drevas’s recognizing them as part of Thai collective consciousness that believes in animism. “My favorite place to shop for things was at the amulet market,” Drevas said. One of the most interesting pieces is “Homage to the Basketmaker.” It is a rectangular piece similar in shape to a Christian cross that is framed with Oriental reeds. The top is made of cracked clay resembling parched earth and on it lies a wooden plug suggesting a wrapped body. From an opening in the bottom fall the remains of what was once a beautiful Native American basket. “The essence is to honor the scraps of life. There is magic in them. It was not time for them to disappear,” she said. Drevas, a youthful 50, grew up in Alexandria and first visited the county in the early 1960s. She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in sculpture and moved to Rappahannock in 1971 where she became well known as a potter and sculptor. Since her husband, Carl Aplin, retired from the State Department in 1997, they have resided in Rappahannock. “Gleanings from Southeast Asia,” runs from April 3 to 26 at the Middle Street Gallery. The opening reception is on April 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. ^ r Rappahannock News Staff Pholo/GartEbom AT HOME WITH BUDDHA: Jeanne Drevas at home with one of her works on Buddha. Her show) “Gleanings from Southeast Asia," opens this month at the Middle Street Gallery. WCDS student wins DAR award By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock NewsStaff Writer Lindsay Knight, a senior at Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly, received the National Society Daughters of the Clownishly beautiful behavior of birds if Last December I received a letter from Marjorie Roadhouse of Berryville, she vividly described the strange and enigmatic behavior of a grackle in her yard. This letter revealed Ms. Rhoadhouse to be a careful observer and, what I call, a “good noticer,” a quality essential for a naturalist amateur or otherwise. I answered the letter, interpreting the grackle’s behavior, and tucked the idea away to be the subject of a future column. A week ago I received another letter on the same subject. This letter came from Susanna Lockley of Winchester. Now it is time for me to share these letters and give insight into one of the most curious aspects of bird behavior. Marjorie Rhoadhouse described herself as “...a novice, but I know enough to recognize something unusual when I see it." She is no novice. Her letter is vivid and detailed. She wrote: “Late this past summer, I spotted a grackle in my backyard, I lingered at the window to watch for the flash of color the sun always coaxes from a grackle’s dark plumage ...I noticed he carried in his beak something large and white, oblong, about twice the size of a robin’s egg. ...it might have been one of the styrofoam peanuts we humans use in packing crates.” See what I mean about expressive writ[ ing? Her letter continued: “The [grackle took a few steps with le ‘peanut’ in its beak, then spit it out again. He repeated several more times. After further descriptions the bird’s movements, Ms. madhouse continued and All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott gave me the clue to interpreting the bird’s behavior: “The grackle then turned his head, ‘peanut’ held fast in his beak, and began to stroke his back and wings with it ...When he next picked it up, he repeated this process several times.” The long and detailed letter concluded with her attempts to identify the white object. She went out hoping to scare the grackle away without his “peanut.” “Big as the ‘peanut’ was in size relative to his own,” she wrote, “the bird took off with it... in his beak! And now I will never know what it was!” I was tempted to quote this interesting letter in its entirety, but space is limited. I have tried to give not only the clarity of Ms. Rhoadhouse’s observations but the graphic quality of her writing. It was not plastic the bird held in its bill. The recent letter from Susanna Lockley will reveal what the grackle was using on its feathers. She wrote: “A friend of mine, who lives in Frederick, Md. shared a unique experience with me. ...She'had trouble with rabbits in her flower beds and read somewhere that mothballs would discourage them. When I asked her how it worked, she said the mothballs did discourage the rabbits, but the practice was getting expensive. Each morning, crows would arrive. Picking up a mothball, a crow would rub it all through its feathers! ...My friend was faced with a daily mothball hunt to replace a deterent, or frequent trips to the store to restock.” The birds were “anting” with the mothballs! As far back as the early 19th century, this strange behavior been described. Birds pick up an ant, break its abdomen and rub the formic acid through their feathers to supposedly remove lice, mites and other parasites. Ms. Lockley did not give the time of the year of her friend’s experience but Maijori Rhoadhouse did: late summer. This is when birds are molting; old feathers fall out and are replaced. The skin itches, ornithologists reason, and spreading the acid relieves the discomfort. Over 200 species worldwide, including jays, robins, bluebirds and cardinals, have been listed in ornithological literature as using ants to groom themselves and relieve itchy skin. The contortions of the bird in attempting to reach all parts of its anatomy have been described as "clownishly beautiful.” Observers have been fascinated by this enigmatic behavior for years. There are two types of anting. In passive anting, a bird settles down on and allows the ants to crawl through its plumage. Passive anting is not so well understood as active anting. Do the ants remove something from the bird’s body while crawling through the feathers? In 1876, American ornithologist, Abbott Frazar, described the passive anting behavior of his pet crow and interpreted it as allowing the ants to “carry away troublesome vermin.” Active anting has already been described, the formic acid is crushed from the insect’s abdomen and rubbed on the feathers. Birds are nothing if not adaptable to man and his ways. A number of items are described in the ornithological literature as being used by birds as substitutes for ants. All appear to have an acid that serves the purpose of removing parasites and relieving skin irritation at the time of molt. The Ust is long and includes: certain species of beetles, orange and lemon rind, coffee grounds, vinegar, cigarette butts, and land snails. Grackles have been observed picking holes in the hulls of English walnuts and rubbing the juice through their feathers. The subject of mothballs as a rabbit deterent in a garden has been described. This is from The Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds: “A woman in Milwaukee, Wise., put mothballs in her vegetable garden to prevent rabbits from eating the young green plants, and observed one morning that a flock of grackles were picking up mothballs in their bills and preening with them, rubbing them under their wings and over the feathers of their bodies.” In response to my answer to her letter, Ms. Rhoadhouse agreed that the grackle she observed was probably using a mothball. Maybe I’ll put out some mothballs next summer. American Revolution’s 1998 Good Citizen Award in a tea hosted by the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter NSDAR on March 8 at the Culpeper United Methodist Church in Culpeper. Knight, the daughter of Jeffrey and Regina Knight of Washington, Vai, submitted a winning essay in the DAR’s annual contest. She wrote, “America today is associated not only with democracy, but also with fairness and racial equality. It is ...important to preserve (the concepts of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness) because they have not only been the basis of equality in America, but have also set a precedent for other countries.” According to Sharon Hickson, Wakefield academic dean, “Lindsay is a model student (who) adds intelligence, energy and humor to our whole community.” The senior class valedictorian, student council president, and an outstanding varsity athlete, Knight will attend the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg this fall on a U.S. Army ROTC scholarship. She expects to major in biology. Competition for these scholarships is extremely rigorous and involves some of the finest students in the country. Hearthstone plans open house Sunday On Sunday, April 5, Hearthstone Whole Family Learning Center will host an Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Founded in May 1996, Hearthstone, located on Route 617 in Castleton, is a homeschool cooperative whose purpose is to provide an education, in a socially diverse environment, that addresses the whole of the human-being, heart, head, and hands. To this end, the school draws from various educational sources, but especially from the ^Waldorf method, whose curriculum is based on a profound sensitivity to multimensional aspects of the developing child. Subjects are introduced and taught in a manner that corresponds to the uniquely human way a child develops and grows. And at Hearthstone, there is a particular determination to take into account those subtle areas of development often overlooked these days in conventional education approaches; specifically, the rich spiri tual qualities of the human psyche that lay the foundation for all real and fruitful learning in the unity of the creative heart and the discerning mind. This approach, in a word, is about seeing the human nature taking an essential,, central and compellingly formative role in the learning process. Hearthstone runs from NK to twelfth grade. Situated on Castleton Farms in a small house and renovated stable, Hearthstone is a community as well as a school, where parents, faculty and students work teach and learn in an intimate and familiar, yet, educationally challenging atmosphere. There will be tours of the upper and lower schools, and teachers will be on hand to answer questions and to discuss curriculum. Artistic activities will be available for children. Refreshments will be provided. For further information call Jane Mullan at 9374920.

Church 4 Activities J Revival at Gid Brown Revival services will be held at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church April 5 through 10 with services each evening at 7:30. Dr. D.M. Hardison from Chesapeake will be preaching. A nursery will be provided and there will be special singing each evening. Gid Brown Pastor John Burke invites the public to attend. 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. Easter musical planned The Washington Baptist Church Adult Choir under the direction of Melody Hackney and Emma Sue Amos, invite the community to attend the presentation of Amazing Love, an Easter musical celebration of hope at Washington Baptist Church during the Sunday School hour on Easter Sunday, April 12. The program will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Anniversary celebration The Macedonia Baptist Church Usher Board in Flint Hill will celebrate their anniversary on April 5 at 4 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Clarence Williams of Macedonia Baptist Church in Woodford. Dinner will be served. The Rev. James A. Price is pastor and all are welcome. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Easter Campmeeting *98 set The New Hope Baptist Bible Church will be hosting their third annual Easter Campmeeting April 12-19. Service times are Sundays at 10 a.m.; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday at 7 p.m. Special guests will be Dr. and Mrs. Floyd Brewer, Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Monday, Marvin and Ethel Davidson. There will be plenty of great Bible preaching and great gospel singing. The church is located at 116 Water Street on the corner of Son’s Road and Water Street. All are invited to attend these special services. For more information call 987-8378. Rev. Carl Menefee is pastor of New Hope Baptist Bible Church. 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 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. Gospel extravaganza planned The Odd Fellow Cemetery Fundraising Program Committee and the Young Adult Chorus of Promise Land Baptist Church invite you to a Gospel Extravaganza Men’s Program at First Baptist Church in Washington at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. The following groups will be in concert: Gospel Descenders from Millwood; Gospel Travelers of Madison; Deacon Frank White of Beulah Baptist Church of Eggbomsville; Golden Tones from Millwood and Promise Land Baptist Church Men’s Chorus from Washington. All are welcome. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. FT Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 5 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m.with communion; Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Five generations Photo courtesy of May Anna Atkins Five generations pose on the front steps of Rivermont Baptist Church in Front Royal, front row, left to right, Wanda Grim of Front Royal and May Anna Atkins of Flint Hill, back row left to right, Hillard Tharp Sr, Dana Knave and baby Heather Knave, all of Front Royal. Mrs. Atkins is especially proud of this photo and her family. Methodist Board met The Administrative Board of the Sperryville United Methodist Church met Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Emma Swindler. Those present were Rev. Merlin Shorb, Strother Brown, Mrs. Kim Kilby, Julian Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Buck Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers, Mrs. Margaret Ann Wayland, Gray Armistead, Mrs. Phyllis Swindler and Mrs. Polly Aylor. Mrs. Ethel Jenkins and Connie of Aroda were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins. Mrs. Ethel Jenkins and Connie and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins visited Mr. Cecil Buracker in Luray on Sunday afternoon. Other guests in the Jenkins home on Sunday were Amy Wharton and Amanda of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington and Richard Jenkins. Monday dinner guests of Mrs. Emma Swindler were Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Swindler of Hanover, Pa., Walter and Elbe Buzeic of Somerworth, New Hampshire and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Swindler. Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Swindler ' ■ • By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 - are spending several days this week with Mrs. Emma Swindler. Elizabeth Welch of Flint Hill and Sean Michael Knick of Washington were playmates of -Tiffany Wayland last Sunday afternoon. The children enjoyed decorating an Easter egg tree. Maria Roemer and Tom Kwon of New York were in the area late last week visiting with friends and relatives. On Friday, they visited with Barbara Wayland. An Easter egg hunt sponsored by local churches will be held April 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department. The hunt is open to the community. Have a great week! Marriage license issued The following marriage license was issued during the past week. Shawn Christopher Force, Chicago, 111. and Wendy Lea Weitz, Chicago, 111. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Joseph Peregory wins at dog show Joseph Peregory and his father attended the S.P.C.A. mix breed dog contest in Winchester recently. Joseph entered his beagle, Jack Russell Terry dog and won first place in his category, coming home with the blue ribbon. The Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue provides services to their surrounding area and volunteer help is needed as they work on their new fire and rescue station, so please come by on weekends and lend a hand. Belated birthday wishes go out to Kevin Grigsby whose day was Wednesday. Our condolences are extended to the family of Carrie Settle of Boston-Reva route, who passed away Friday at Culpeper Memorial Hospital and to the Wood family upon the passing, also on Friday of Mrs. Julia Wood, a Boston native and Woodville resident. Revival services which are in progress this week at Massanova Church will continue throughout the week. Prayers are continuing for the recovery for Mrs. Verna Frazier who returned home Saturday, following surgery at Culpeper Memorial Hospital and a stay in the Culpeper Health Care Center. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Clinedinst and son Andrew spent the weekend with Rev. and Mrs. Harry Miller in St. Louisville, Ohio. Those Rappahannock High School students who did so well and made the honor roll for the past grading period include Crystal Mills, Elaine and Lauren Thornhill, Braden and Matthew Wolfe and Joshua Waddell. A hearty congratulations to all of you, keep up the good work. We apologize if anyone was left out. Our prayers are with Mrs. Betty Whorton and family upon the passing of her father Harvey Whitmer which occurred at Winchester Medical Center. Jacob Heflin and Mark Bragg spent Friday with Janet Peregory and enjoyed a picnil at the Rappahannock Park. | Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson; and Marc of Salem Way were! Wednesday dinner guests ofl Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Peyton ofl Clover. Sunday the Peytons^ and Dodsons joined other! members of Black Oakl Regular Baptist Church atj Golden Corral for their quar-J terly birthday dinner party. I Mrs. Ray Frazier was a| Friday afternoon guest of herf mother Mrs. Marvin Meade of$ Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. BernidJenkins of 707 were diners at| Golden Corral on Sunday. Justin Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hoffman and a junior at Culpeper High School, was chosen to appear in The Academic Spotlight” this week as result of his involvement in community activities and outstanding academic achievement. j Congratulations, Justin. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Lorie, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer attended a family birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Fendley in Middletown on Saturday. Yates Properties recently made a $1,000 donation to the Windmore Foundation for the Arts. Also a reminder that the first presentation of Witness for the Prosecution will be held April 17. For other information call 540-547-2555. Woodville area highlights Mrs. Vallie Butler, Norma Holt and Mrs. Pearl Hawkins of Alexandria were in Charlottesville on Thursday. Mrs. Hawkins was an overnight guest returning to her home on Friday. Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper visited her mother Mrs. Audra Crawford on Friday. Enjoy the weekend. By JUNE CLARK * ’ ' 987-8827 Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. 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Students honored at Awards Tea BY LOUISA GROGAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, met at the Culpeper Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon, March 8 for the annual Awards Tea. Honored were five area students from the Culpeper, Madison and Rappahannock County High Schools. One student was the winner of the Bronze Medal for the American History Essay Contest, a yearly national contest sponsored by the DAR. Four students were the winners of the Good ' Citizenship Award, also a •yearly national contest sponsored by the DAR for high school seniors. The Regent, Mrs. Irvin Kilby, welcomed DAR members, students and their families and guests to the afternoon ceremony. She thanked the hostesses Mrs. Leonard M. Cowherd, Mrs. Lloyd L. Epperly, Mrs. Michael P. Garrett, and Mrs. James Hand and the two grandchildren of . Mrs. Martin Bryson, a member, who gave out the programs. Clay Puryear, grandson of member Mrs. Edgar F. Puryear Jr., presented the colors and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Chairman of the Good , Citizens Committee, Mrs. Thomas L. Eastham, presented the Good Citizens Awards to one senior from each of the county high schools plus the Wakefield Country Day School. For this award, both faculty and senior students con Photos courtesy of Louisa Grogan GOOD CITIZEN AWARD: Ashleigh G. Cannon, a senior at Rappahannock County High School was awarded the DAR Good Citizen Award March 8. She is shown here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cannon and, on the far left, Mrs. Thomas Eastham, and, on the far right, Mrs. Irvin Kilby. TUT I’ ll'l—— BRONZE MEDAL WINNER: David Massie, eighth grade student at Rappahannock High School, was winner of the Bronze Medal in the DAR American History Essay Contest. He is shown here with, left to right, Mrs. Irvin Kilby; his mother Debbie Massie and Mrs. John Cheatwood. tribute to the selection of the senior considering the quali ties of Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism. Each received a special certificate, a Good Citizen pin and a $50 check. The four so honored were: Holly Susan Settle from Culpeper County High School, Megan Renee Jones from Madison County High School, Ashleigh G. Cannon from Rappahannock County High School and Lindsay Alexandra Knight from the Wakefield Country Day School. After each received her medal, the senior read her essay on “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility to Preserve It., written without notes within a two hour frame of time. Mrs. John Marshall Cheatwood, Chairman of the American History Month Committee, presented the Bronze Medal to David Massie, an eighth grade student at Rappahannock High School. The subject for the contest was Forts in American History. David chose Fort Donelson in Northern Tennessee, the capture of which by Union forces in the Civil War was crucial to opening up the Mississippi River area. He received the Bronze Medal, a special certificate and a check for $25. After receiving his award, David read his paper. After the awards were given, Mrs. Kilby congratulated all the students and their families and invited all to partake of the tea and refreshments. The next meeting will be a trip with details to be furnished later. Garden Guild to host area’s finest vendors > BY MRS. RICHARD BULL , Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Trinity Church Garden Guild is raising money to build a new garden on the Middle Street side of the Church, opposite The Inn, to beautify not only the Church, . but also the most important street crossing in town. On Saturday, April 25 the day of the Fodderstack Race, the Guild will hold its first Great Spring Garden Sale opposite the Church entrance on Gay Street. Rain or shine, the sale will take place under the tents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors from the surrounding area will offer their finest plants for every aspect of the home garden; whether one’s needs are for sun or shade, boggy or too dry, there will be the perfect choice for everyone. Judy Tole of Evergreen, etc. will present a group of - locally grown rhododendrons and conifers, all well adapted -to our area. Richard and 'JSandra Anthony of Long • ; Mountain Nursery will bring ,! both evergreen and deciduous azaleas. Harry Reed will offer • a fascinating and varied dis! play from his Green Mountain ; Rare Plants. Henry and • Francie Eastwood of Eastwood ! Nurseries, recently returned ; from their second successful • invitational participation in ! the famed Philadelphia Flower Show, will have some • of their elegant Japanese ! - maples on display, including a ; number of bonsai specimens. ■; Our local, native, horticultural world will be well represented ;£by Virginia Natives’ Mary Painter, a founder of the Virginia Native Plant Society. Ginny and Don Spoon of Winterberry Gardens are currently under contract to renowned horticultural publishers Timber Press for the "definitive” book on bearded irises, will make available a grand grouping of their miniature and reblooming irises. (Although a prior commitment will prevent the Spoons’ attendance, they will be ably represented by their son-in-law, the noted sculptor Tomas Fernandez, who will display examples of his garden sculptures along with the irises.) And Charlene Breeden of Breeden’s Plant House will send a large selection of herbs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, and the intensely flavored Alpine strawberries. Guild and local Garden Club members will share a variety of plants from their own gardens, and Merrill Strange is making a number of cachepots especially for the sale. Mary Ann Sites of Garden of Earth has donated a number of perennials to the sale. Finally, to help gardeners put it all together, Adrian Higgins, distinguished garden writer for The Washington Post and author of The Secret Gardens of Georgetown will offer copies of his new garden guide to the Washington area (provided that the promised mid-April publishing date is met) and will be happy to sign copies of both it and his earlier book. For those who cannot wait for their gardens to grow, the Guild is preparing a table of fresh spring vegetables and 4 __® CrqssLink 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 boxes of succulent strawberries. Younger gardeners, too, will be able to take part; Johnny’s Seeds and Seeds of Change have contributed seeds for a special Children’s Table, which will also feature easy annuals and children’s activities. To stimulate buyers’ enthusiasm, the Guild will display a proposed drawing of the new Middle Street Garden designed by the distinguished Washington, D.C. landscape architect Florine Everts, r 111 designer of the charming new garden in the Trinity Church garth as well as of several splendid gardens in Rappahannock County. With so much of horticultural and plain garden dirt interest to titillate all levels of gardening expertise, the Trinity Church Garden Guild is hoping for brilliant sunshine and a large turnout to speed them on their way to beautification of the Church, the village landscape, and many, many, Rappahannock home gardens. | Classified Advertising. Call 1-800-852-4797 N GO I.’""I"" I l E, BINGO AT THE UNION HALL 231 CHESTER STREET THIS WEEK'S TREASURE CHEST- $1,212* For Bingo Game Information or Union Hall Rental, Call 54(^636-6166 Games start at 7 p.m. Regular Games $100 No Checks Please! Vinegar Melts Away Pounds And Indies ^AWthout Any Diet Gimmicks! sbedding those unwanted pounds apple cider vinegar is s dirt must! 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Uoc Mitchell Auctioneer VA License *2907 Hume Ruritan Grounds Hume, Virginia Route 633 and Route 6bo • rauquier County Qimer cupboard; Kitchen cupboards; Cherry dining room table with 4 chairs; Queen si:e sleep sofa; Antique wall phone; 2 sets of china; Weight bench and weights; Assorted antique chairs; 2 horse collar mirrors; Butchering table; 2 antique scales; Sleigh bobs (horse drawn); Singer double needle, industrial sewing machine; 2 handcrafted leather holsters (fits S.A. revolvers); Remington 1875 revolver in 357 cal.; 16 gauge pump shotgun; Cowboy cuffs; Nice western-style chaps, handtooled; Lots of tack, English and Western; Block planes; Draw knives; Cobblers tools; Complete set of older auto body nxils; Many, many other primitive tixils and blacksmith items; Many handmade forge items; 2-horse, in-line HORSE TRAILER, good condition, Building supplies; As well as many other items too numerous to mention. “Doctor's Buggy"^ CONSIGNMENTS ARE * STILL COMING IN! i^all NOW to consign your items tor this great sale! (540) 364-4877 Not responsible tor accidents on premises • CASH or Good Check only. _ Preview 9 a.m. day of sale. Upcoming Events Old Dominion races set Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point races will be held Saturday, April 4 at Ben Venue Farm on U.S. 211. Post time for the first of eight races is 12:30 p.m. The Old Dominion races feature a shopping tent village along with a variety of parking options. These range from an $800 tent package for 20 to a $5 general admission ticket. For additional information call 364-2725. Marker to be dedicated The dedication for the Sperryville Historic marker will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 4 on Main Street in the town of Sperryville. Organizational meeting slated An organizational meeting will be held April 9 from 7 ! to 8 p.m. for persons involved in Small & Home Based \ Businesses to explore the possibility of creating a group interested in empowering each other to. succeed, sharing ideas, use as a sounding board, share leads, etc. Call Ellen , at 987-8248 for more information. Lions to celebrate 40 years 'Hie Rappahannock Lions Club will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a buffet dinner and awards program at the Culpeper Country Club Thursday, April 23 at 6:30p.m. A limited number of guests will be accommodated at $20 per person. Contact Ken Marlor at 347-3474 or Frank Warner at 987-8103. Easter egg hunt planned Once again the Washington Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor their annual Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. on April 11. Age groups are four years and under, four to eight years and nine to 12. Prizes and candy will be given away. Book Fair to open Rappahannock County Elementary School Library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair on Tuesday, April 14 through Monday, April 20. The fair will be open from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. during school days, and special evening hours are planned for Thursday, April 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Call 987-8259 or the information hotline, 987-9316 for more information. Kindergarten registration Registration for new kindergartners will be held at Rappahannock County Elementary School on Tuesday, April 14, Wednesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 16. Call 987-8259 for an appointment. Drama Club to perform The Panther Players Drama Club will perform, The Hobbit at 6:30 p.m. on April 2 at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Donations will be accepted. Democratic committee to meet There will be a meeting of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee on Monday, April 6 at the Rappahannock Library at 7 p.m. Candidates for the Democratic nomination for Congress will be present. Important committee business will also take place. For further information, contact Franklin Schmidt at 987-8410. Dance at Amissville A dance will be held at Amissville Volunteer Fire Hall on Saturday, April 18. Music will be by Thunder Road. Proper dress attire is required. Miss Rappahannock pageant set The annual Miss Rappahannock pageant sponsored by the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad will be held on April 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Rappahannock County High School. Registration will be held Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. and rehearsal will be at 6:30 p.m. The pageant will be open to all single females ages two to 19 and boys, ages two to six. There will be a mother/daughter, sister's and grandmother’s category. Sponsor fee for each contestant will be $20. Pageant admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children. Contact Nancy at 987-8495 or Betty at 987-7256 for more information. All contestants must reside in Rappahannock County. ECWplan flower mart trip The Episcopal Church Women are planning a bus trip to the Flower Mart, an annual event at the Washington National Cathedral on Friday, May 1. The round trip fare is $15 and the bus will leave Trinity Episcopal Church parking lot in Washington at 8 a.m. and leave the Cathedral at 2:30 p.m. for the return trip home. Everyone is invited. Call Joan Getsinger at 635-8114 to sign up. Play to be presented Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly will present the play “The Wizard of Oz” on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Admission for children is $1.50 and for adults, $2. Applications accepted Head Start applications are being accepted for the 1998-99 school year for morning pre-school for 3-4 year olds. Call 675-3237 for additional information. * Country benefit auction set Mountain Laurel Montessori School in Front Royal will conduct its third annual country auction starting at 11 a.m. on April 26 at its co-sponsor Oasis Winery in Hume. For more information or to obtain a catalog call 635-9125. Auction planned Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be sponsoring an auction on Mav 2. If vou have items for pickup call Paul at 937-4954; J.B. at 937-4218 or Jack at 937-5282. Ragged Mountain activities The following activities are scheduled at Ragged Mountain Resource Center: Saturday, April 4: Hike/run with Ragged Mountain Resource Center, Pine Hill Gap Trail/Hazel Mountain Trail/White Rocks Trail and Saddle Ridge Trail, meet at Mountainside Market between 8:30 and 9 a.m. Saturday, April 11: Second Saturday Hiking Series to White Oak Canyon Trails and Falls, meet at Mountainside Market between 8:30 and 9 a.m., return mid-afternoon. For information call Hunt Harris at 987-3366.

Wake up Spring with herbs and eggs Spring officially arrived i over a week ago and there are signs of new growth and life everywhere you look. Following the long winter hibernation, spring is the perfect time to wake up you family’s meals with a fresh new look and taste. The Virginia Egg Council suggests to team up some garden fresh herbs with other springtime treats and your 1 family is sure to take notice of the rebirth of the typical meal. The council has suggestions . for growing herbs indoors which can be a fun family project. If the herbs are grown during the winter, children can take notice of their progress as they begin to sprout and the whole family can anticipate their full growth as a sign of spring approaching. Fresh herbs of all types can also be purchased at most grocery stores. Many herbs such as basil can be purchased in small pots and then simply clipped as needed. The delicate flavor that fresh herbs impart on a recipe cannot be substituted and is sure to be appreciated by all. A perfect partner for the many flavors of herbs is the egg. Eggs are a true sign of spring - not only as a part of Eastertime celebrations but as r a symbol of spring and the season of rebirth and new life. Eggs have a very mild flavor and are the perfect companion to herbs. Something as simple as scrambled eggs can take on many different looks and tastes by simply changing the herbs and other ingredients. According to The Virginia Egg Council scrambled eggs can go up scale for Easter brunch by adding fresh tarragon and cream cheese and serving them in patty shells. The same basic scrambled egg recipe can be served days later with a different look and taste by simply substituting basil for the tarragon and Mozzarella cheese for the cream cheese and serving the eggs in a hollowed out tomato. Herbs have the magical ability of transforming simple dishes into a variety of exotic tastes. This spring, wake up your family’s taste buds by experimenting with fresh herbs and the bounty of springtime foods. Due to space limitations this week we cannot share all of the egg recipes and the creative egg shell planter suggestions from the council, but hopefully that information will appear next week. The Virginia Egg Council supplied an abundance of recipes for herb/egg uses and Recipe Corner By Barbara Wayland we are happy to share them with readers. Dilled Deviled Eggs 6 hard cooked eggs,peeled 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon mustard Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks. Mash with a fork, and mix with the mayonnaise, mustard and dill. Mound mixture into egg whites. Sprinkle with fresh dill. Chicken Thyme Finger Sandwiches 2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped 3 eggs, hard cooked 1/2 cup almonds j chopped Parenting in the '90s a free lunch program with Dr. Marianne Neifert (better known as “Dr. Mom") Tuesday, April 7, 1998 11 am -12:30 pm Winchester Medical Center Conference Center Come enjoy lunch and a witty, down-to-earth presentation by this pediatrician, mother of five, and author of Dr. Mom: A Guide to Bahi] and Child Care, and Dr. Mom's Parenting Guide Common Sense Guidance for the Life of Your Child. ’ As someone who’s "been there," Dr. Neifert offers practical, inspiring advice to parents on building self-esteem and instilling values in children, raising children in a violent society, preventing and handling misbehavior, and keeping the fun in parenting. 1 Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Call 540-545-4090. w ValleyHealthSystem Women & Children’s Services 1/4 cup ‘lite’ mayonnaise 1 tablespoon crushed fresh thyme 5 sliced dark rye bread 5 slices white bread Blend ingredients together and chill about 15 minutes. Trim crusts from bread and spread with mixture onto dark rye. Tbp with white. Cut into 20 finger sandwiches. Hot Parslied Potato Salad 6 large potatoes, cut into chunks 3 hard cooked eggs, cut into large pieces 1/2 cup low fat Italian Dressing 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup chopped pimiento Cook potatoes until tender. Toss with eggs, Italian dressing, parsley, pimiento. Serve hot. Rosemary Fritatta 2 medium potatoes 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup sliced pepper (green, red, yellow or all three) 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary 6 eggs Parmeasan cheese Cook potatoes in microwave until almost done. Coarsely slice. Saute onion, garlic and pepper in olive oil until almost tender. Add potato slices and rosemary, salt and pepper. Cook five minutes longer. Mix eggs well, then add to vegetable mixture. Cook, lifting cooked egg along edges and tilting pan so raw egg gets to the hot pan underneath. When almost done, sprinkle on the cheese, wrap foil around skillet handle, and place under broiler until cheese is bubbly and eggs are set. Cut into wedges. Serves four. Italian Bread Soup Oreganoto 4 slices Italian bread 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 4 cups chicken stock 4 eggs,poached 2 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves Mix oil and garlic powder and spread on bread slices. Toast in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle toast with cheese and broil until cheese melts. Bring broth to a boil, then ladle into four soup bowls. Float a slice of toast in each bowl and top with a poached egg. Sprinkle with oregano leaves. Serves four. Breakfast, lunch menus RCES Monday, March 30: Bagel/cream cheese or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, March 31: French toast sticks or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, April 1: English muffin/ jelly or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, April 2: Cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, April 3: Scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, March 30: Chicken nuggets/roll, macaroni and cheese, choose two: green beans, glazed carrots and fruit. Tuesday, March 31: Barbecue on bun, nachos/cheese, choose two: potato rounds, buttered com and coleslaw. Wednesday, April 1: Chicken pattie on bun, choose two: french fries, succotash and apple crisp. Thursday, April 2: Lasagne/beef, cheese, garlic bread, choose two: garden salad/ dressing, green beans and chilled fruit. Friday, April 3: Cheese pizza, powerball donut, choose two: buttered peas, steamed corn, and chilled fruit. RCHS Monday, March 30: Chicken nuggets/roll, macaroni and cheese, buttered peas, chilled fruit or burrito/salsa and hot dog on bun. Tuesday, March 31: Italian dunkers, french fries, chilled fruit, garlic bread snacks or chicken pattie on bun and grilled ham and cheese. Wednesday, April 1: Barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, apple cobbler, hot biscuit/butter or sausage pizza, bologna and cheese sub. Thursday, April 2: Cheeseburger on bun, curly fries, chilled fruit, homemade brownie or fish fillet on bun and steak nuggets/bread sticks. Friday, April 3: Lasagna, garden fresh salad, buttered corn, hot garlic bread or chicken salad on bun and hot dog on bun. Cook safe food for a crowd BY CHRISTINE KASTAN Extension Agent What is your crowd like? Is it a church fund raiser, a street festival, community event or family reunion? Many gatherings of a large group of people involve food of some kind. Those that prepare food for large events are often occasional quantity cooks. Occasional quantity cooks are volunteers not employed by a commercial food company and who prepare large quantities of food, some only once a year. Volunteers are critical to the long term success of any food event. Unsafe food at a single banquet or street festival could ruin the reputation of the organization, put future groups in jeopardy and could create a legal risk. You don’t believe it could happen to you? Although all the events where food is served are conducted with good intentions, the possibility of a disaster is always there. There is lot to learn about safe food preparation and handling. THERE'S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO GET A LOAN. 8.5 APR Our 36-month loans have easy repayment schedules. AMOUNT BORROWED: MONTHLY PAYMENT: S 5,000 S 7,500 $10,000 $ 157.84 $ 236.76 $ 315.68 If you've been shopping for a loan, come meet the friendly loan officers at F&M Bank - Winchester. For an 8.5% annual percentage rate on a three-year loan, you could get money for a car, home improvements, a vacation, or anything else you want or need. Stop by one of our convenient locations. Or call F&M Bank - Winchester's Instant Loan Line any weekday between 8 and 5 to apply over the phone. F&M Bank-Winchester Member FD1C CALL LOAN OFFICES: Clarke County, 955-1222 • Frederick County, 665-4200 • Loudoun County, 771-7716 Rappahannock County, 635-3134 • Shenandoah County, 477-2931 • Warren County, 635-3134 • Winchester, 665-4200 Or call 800-903-5399 or 665-4297 in Winchester and apply over the phone. & If you don’t do it for a living you may not be aware of the special techniques involved in cooking for a large group of people. It’s scary to think about people getting sick from a meal but it cari happen. Don’t take a chance! Sign up for the “Safe Food for the Occasional quantity Cook” workshop. Learn to protect yourself and the people you feed. The course also includes the local temporary permit process and what is required. Those that successfully complete the course will receive a certificate to post at your event and expedite the on site inspection process. Educators from Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Department of Health team tech the course. Two six hour classes are being offered in Fauquier and the surrounding area. The Fauquier course will be held Monday May 4 and 7 from 9:30 to 12:30 at the Fauquier Extension Office, 24 Pelham Street, Warrenton, 341-7950 ext.ll. On April 27 and 30 from 6 to 9 another course will be held at the Rappahannock County Library, 4 Library Road, Washington, 675-3619. There is a $10 text fee, one text fee per organization. Cqll the numbers listed for registration information. Tax help available BY CHRISTINE KASTAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Tax season is right around the corner and there is free tax assistance on the way for Rappahannock County residents. Low income families and individuals and those 60 and over can take advantage of the free income tax assistance sites opening in February. Last tax season and this year as well the Rappahannock Library is the place where people could get their tax returns reviewed and completed by trained volunteers. The program is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service, American Association of Retired Persons and Virginia Cooperative Extension. Volunteers attend a four day training and must successfully complete an exam by the IRS. Volunteers are then placed in sites around the community. They are called VTTA/TCE sites which stand for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling for the Elderly. The sites open in February and operate until April 15. In Rappahannock County, the library site, 4 Library Road will be open to complete federal and state returns on Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. and every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call the library at 6753780 to make an appointment to get your tax return completed. Be sure to bring your 1997 tax package and label, all W-2 and 1099 forms, last year’s tax return and deduction and credit information.

Demonstration set for homemakers The next meeting for the Amissville Homemakers will be held on Monday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Amissville Baptist Church. Mildred Atkins will be demonstrating the decorating of a grape vine wreath. Members should bring with them an 18” wreath, four yards of ribbon and any other items they may wish to use in decorating the wreath. Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul Asciolla who is recovering from recent surgery. Paul is also wished happy belated birthday greetings from his friends and family. Get well soon, Paul! Congratulations to Justin Deal for his recent win in tennis singles. Keep up the good work! I was sorry to hear of the passing of John Hill of Culpeper. Mr. Hill was a businessman in the community for many years. On Thursday, March 26 Donald and Valerie Jones entertained Ruth Penn, Marjory Zenger and Ellie of Alexandria along with Courtney Lee Jones Poland and children, Crockett Morgan and Forrest Hali from Midland. They had a nice family visit, ate lunch, and played games in the afternoon. The Amissville United Methodist Church will host its annual Easter Egg on Saturday April 11 at 2 p.m. Children should bring a basket or container to put their eggs in. A small program is held in the sanctuary while the eggs are hidden The ladies of the church always make this a special event for our children and it is so much fun to watch the kids scatter for the hunt! Everyone is welcome to participate. The Amissville Ruritans wish to thank everyone for their support during their recent fruit drive. The Gum family had a busy weekend beginning with the overnight visit of Randy’s mom, Evelyn from Manassas on Saturday. On Sunday, a family dinner was held in honor of Kristen’s 19 birthday. Guests included Kristen, Matt Alexander, Evelyn Gum, Betty By GLENDA GUM and Denzil Canfield, and Ashton Kesner. Kady played her own rendition of “Happy Birthday” on the piano for her sister. We were very thankful for the beautiful weather! The Jefferson ton Ruritans are offering a $500 scholarship to a local high school senior. Tb receive an application call 937-5682. The Ruritans are also reserving tables for crafts or exhibits for their Summerfest to be held June 20. Call 937-5119 for more information. The Culpeper Pregnancy Center will hold its Walk For Life on Saturday, April 25 at 9 a.m. beginning at Culpeper Baptist Church. No money to collect. Obtain brochures through your church or call Lindy Dimeo at 829-1004. Many will remember Nicky Cruz, the gang-memberturned-evangelist portrayed in the film “The Cross and The Switchblade.” He has issued an urgent call for parents to rescue their teenagers. He is asking Christians to set aside April 3 as a day of Prayer for Teen America.” Cathy Lou Smith attended a Virginia School Board Association Conference on March 26 in Charlottesville. Subjects discussed included: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Learning Disorders and Student Suicides. She also received The U.S. Education Department’s First School Safety Report, released on March 19. A packet from the National School Safety Center included articles on keeping schools safe, tougher discipline, preventing youth violence, and a list of resources for School Safety. For more details contact Cathy Lou at 937-5024. Last Lenten service at Trinity Episcopal The last m the services of Ecumenical Lenten Services will be Wednesday evening April 1 with a potluck supper at 6:15 p.m. and worship services around 7 p.m. The speaker will be father Robert Lang of St. Peter’s Catholic Church on the subject of crucifixion and music by the Washington Baptist Church. On Saturday, a group from the Washington Baptist Church will be attending the Passion Play at the First Baptist Church in Charlottesville. For more information contact Sandra Jenkins or Ellen Mustoe. Sunday, April 5 during the 11 a.m. worship services there will be a baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Happy belated birthday wishes to Mrs. Annie Hawkins, who had her day on Monday, March 30. Visiting with Mrs. Annie Hawkins during the weekend were George Bennette of Front Royal, Roger Hawkins of Warrenton, Billy Hawkins and grandson Bert White of Stephens City, Mrs. Dotty Burke of Annandale, Mrs. Sandra McClellan and sons Matthew and Brandon of Manassas, Mrs. Mabel Burke and granddaughters Mollie and Katie Burke of Woodville., Mr. and Mrs. John Deal and children Jamie and Jonathan, also two friends of Jamie Deal’s, Danielle Hiseman and Brittian Haught. Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Clark of Lebannon Church were Wednesday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Best wishes to Walden and Hazel Messner in Salt Lake City, Utah who will celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary. Happy birthday to Mrs. Betty Klise of Flint Hill and to Mrs. Mary Bailey on Thursday April 2. Also to Victoria Hudson of Flint Hill on Friday, April 3, to Mrs. Janie Burke in Culpeper on Saturday April 5, to Tbm Lee Sr. on Monday, April 6 and to Katie Giles on By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Tuesday,‘April 7. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and family in Castleton. Rappahannock area Girl Scouts of the USGSC enjoyed a beautiful Saturday at the Nation’s Capitol touring the Smithsonian, the kite festival and the cherry blossoms. Approximately forty girls and adults traveled the metro into the city and spent the day touring D.C. Among those were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda, Bobbie Jo, Lucy Burnham, Rusty Smoot, Ms. Ginger Estes and Jessica, Melanie Torrance, Lauran Herbunt, Mrs. Cecila Dennis and Ginger and Laytoyo Porter of G.S. Jr. Troop 2021. They also toured the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda, Bobbie Jo, and Lucy Burnham entertained with a cookout. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hix, Ms. Bonnie Cave and son Daniel, Margo Haynes, Stephen Lane and Brian Marongoni. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and Robbie of Front Royal were Sunday evening visitors in the Brown home. Don’t forget the Washington Baptist Church Spring Event is on Saturday, April 25 and we are in need of good items for Grandma’s Attic Sale. Daylight saving time begins this Sunday April 5, set clocks up one hour. 'Obituaries MUSim mm mmm Julia Wood Lifetime resident Julia Quaintance Wood, 92, of Woodville, died on Friday, March 27 at her home. She was born on Aug. 1, 1905 in Boston, Va. to the late Raymond Gardiner Quaintance and Lucy Coleman Pulliam Quaintance. In a fashion career that spanned over 40 years, Mrs. Wood commuted between Woodville and Culpeper while working for E.J. Nottingham, Jr. and the Fashion Shoppe. With a flair for clothes and a natural bent for style, she enjoyed helping others. She was a lifetime resident of Rappahannock County and a lifetime member of Woodville Baptist Church. She was well-known for her selflessness and consideration for others. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, Henry B. Wood, Sr., and four brothers, Carroll Brown Quaintance, Raymond G. “Dike” Quaintance Jr., John W. Quaintance II, and George L. Quaintance. She is survived by one son, Henry B. Wood, Jr. and his wife, Betty B. Wood, and one grandson, Henry B. Wood, III, and his wife, Angela Y. Wood, all of Woodville. A graveside service was held on Monday, March 30 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cemetery in Woodville, with the Rev. Starke Jones and the Rev. Alpheus Atkins officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Raymond Gardiner Quaintance II, John W. Quaintance III, Joseph H. Quaintance Jr., Charles L. Quaintance Jr., Gene L. Pulliam, F. Preston Pulliam, James Robert Bowen and Richard Monaco. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Suzanne Rossiter Social worker Suzanne Joyce Rossiter, 46, of Huntly died Saturday, March 21 in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. Mrs. Rossiter was born Nov. 5, 1951 in Woodston, NJ. She was a Principle Social Worker for the Warren County Department of Social Services. Surviving are a daughter Heather Rossiter of Huntly and a brother Gregory Walter of Mexico. Memorial contributions may be made to the Special ^Woxch by Randy Minter PRAYING FOR YOUR HEALTH It has long been believed that a direct relationship exists between prayer and healing, and proof of this is far from anecdotal. A review of more than 200 medical studies dating back to the 19th century indicates that religious commitment enhances health and that evidence shows prayer plays a therapeutic role in disease. Conversely, lack of spirituality seems to be a risk factor for higher rates of illness. A landmark 1988 study on the effects of intercessory prayer (praying on someone else's behalf) showed that, after ten months, patients who received prayers had fewer complications, needed less medication, and had a slightly better overall medical course than those who did not. All of this amply demonstrates the power of prayer. No matter what our religious persuasion, many of us fear death, and for many of us, prayer can offer comfort where little else can. Whatever your denomination, we are happy to serve you. If you find yourself in this situation, you need the best help available. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Wairenton, we urge you to speak with folks who have used our services if you want to be assured you have found the right place to come when you need funeral services. Call 3473431 for answers to your questions. "God hears no more than the heart speaks; and if the heart be dumb, God will certainly be deaf." ~ Thomas Brooks Welfare Fund for Foster Children c/o the Warren County Department of Social Services, 912 Warren Avenue, Front Royal, Va. 22630. Herman Frye Veteran Herman C. Frye, 65, of Rome N.Y., died Saturday, March 21, in Rome Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was bom Sept. 5, 1932 in Sperryville, to the late Carroll and Susie Rutherford Frye. He was educated in Rappahannock County and was a USAF Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Olga Boiko Frye; two daughters Mary Sue Frye Kocher of Stephens City and Lisa Frye of Rome, N.Y.; two sons, John Frye and Wayne Frye. He is also survived by one brother, James (Jimmie) Frye of Woodstock and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc. Interment was in the Rome Cemetery. Bernard Frazier Born in county Bernard Silas Frazier, 74, of Fredericksburg, died March 30 at his residence. Mr. Frazier was born March 10, 1924 in Rappahannock County to the late Silas Walden Frazier and Pearl Sisk Frazier. Mr. Frazier was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II. He was a member of the Black Oak Regular Baptist Church. Mr. Frazier is survived by two daughters Mary Payne of Stafford and Margaret Branson of Spotsylvania; one step daughter Devolia Jenkins of Bowling Green and one son Edward L. Frazier of F redericksburg. He is survived by a grandson Brian K. Frazier of Spotsylvania; 12 other grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters Margaret Buraker of Culpeper and Lottie Woodward of Remington. Mr. Frazier was predeceased by his wife Lillie Florence Frazier; one son Gordon Frazier; two sisters Catherine Cubbage and Alberta Settle and one brother Sylvia Peyton. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, April 1 at the Culpeper National Cemetery with the Rev. William Smith officiating. Pallbearers were Lawrence Britt, Terry Cubbage, Billy Buraker, Bernard Settle, Harvey Tharp and Larry Cubbage. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant Only $4.60per week for a 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline April 23 ANTIQUES Open Fri., Sat., & Mon., 10 ».m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 12 to S 15.3 miles from Warrenton on §211 703-937-5' 703-937-467! 5786<S) BUILDERS Smitt) Drywalling Specializing in quality custom homes and additions AH of your drywaft naads! §40-917-0000 or M74IIJ BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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Qj Chester Gap: 1 bedroom, secluded quiet area, just rennovated with washer/ dryer. No pets. $450/ month. 540636-1919. Flint Hill: Cottage on small farm. 25 minutes from Warrenton Awesome views! Old beams, pine floors, built-in book cases, sunroom, country porch. 1 bedroom, 2 baths. Available 5-1-98. $750/ month. Owner/ Broker. 540-675-4901. Sperryville: Furnished 2 bedroom with large kitchen.Washer/ dryer,dishwasher, woodstove, on 5 acres. Private, easy access. $650/ month 540-987-1166 Washington, VA. 2 bedroom, 1 bath home, electric heat and woodstove, washer, storage shed, carport, fenced yard. $600/ month. 540-6753228 For Rent: Washington, Va Office Suite in Clopton House. 2, large bright rooms, kitchenette & bath. Available Now.. $465.00 per month. 540675-3033 Washington, Va. 2room office space available. separate outside entrances, available immediately. $250/ month plus deposit. Also willing to sublease 2-3 days/ week. Pleasce call 540675-3316 10 Rentals Wanted Artist/ Musician seeks cheap living/ work space in Rappahannock. Bob 540-347-2574. Real Estate lU For Sale 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: " 17 Real Estate For Sale By Owner Rappahannock County, over 4000 sq.ft., 4 bedroom brick rambler, 3-1/2 bath, 3 fireplaces, 17-1/2 acres, mountain views, streams, 50% open, $299,900. Owner 540-987-8789. 18 Real Estate Lots & Acreage Coastal NC waterfront!!! $ 112/month. Gogeous 1+ acre building site nestled amid pines & hardwoods w/pristine WF. excellent fishing & boating. Power, phone and more. Unbeatable deal! Call TLC 919-3559288, ext. 7087. Price: $14,900, 20% down, bal. fin. 15 year @ 7.58 fixed, OAC. 25 Adoption A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newborn and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. _ A Loving Couple Wishes to adopt infant. Happy, secure home with stay at home Mom Medical and legal expenses paid. Please Call Dian and Joe at home 1 -800579-1860. Adopt a doo from Second Chance Rescue. AIL dags fixed. Many to choose from, mostly medium to large dogs. Chows. RattaJPaimations. Boarder Collies X's. Pointers. Walker Hounds. many mixed breeds. Contract adoptions. Mo. fees. Donations acceptable. Can show in Leesburg BL Middleburg on weekends. Call Second Chance Rescue al 304-2297285. 26 Announce* ments Tan at home. Don't make a huge mistake. Compare the SunMaster bed to everything else. You'll be glad you did. Free color catalog. Financing. 1-800-5337282. 29 Auctions 300 Quality graded cows, sell April 4th, 1998 at 12:00 noon, at the Culpeper Ag Enterprise, in Culpeper VA. Mostly spring calvers with calves by side, some fall calvers all from some of Virginias top herds. Best set cows to sell in this sale to date. For more information contact, Jim Johnson at the Virginia Cattlemen's Association, 540-992-1009. Absolute Auction- Dublin Garment Co., April 17 in Dublin, VA. 77,554 square leet building on 4.6 acres and all apparel manufacturing equipment in excellent condition. For a complete listing, call Fax-on-demand 540-344-7297 Auction, Amherst County. 140+7- acres, new survey. 1/2 mile road front, bold stream, wooded, sells in 2 tracts, zoned A-1 April 4th, 1:05 pm. Wingfield Auctioneers. 804-929-1623. 29 Auctions Foreclose aution-prmne industrial property. Mon. April 6th. 2pm on-site, 800 W. Leigh St. Richmond VA. office, warehouse, 33,000+/- sq.ft., at 1-95, 1.92 acres, docks, M-1. Call for info., Terms. Motley’s real estate auctions, 804-3552100. VAAL #16. SPECIAL AUCTION Sat., April 4 AT 4:30 p.m. at Culpeper Auction Center VAF #255 Featuring several hundred lots of antique, collectible, & . unusual glassware in addition to numerous collectibles, used & antique furniture & misc. (540) 825-9045 for Fax or E-Mail: CulAuction @ aol.com Absolute auction, no buyer's premium, no reserves 32 Business Opportunities “Excellent Profits* Log Home Wholesalers ** Join proven 18 year Log Manufacturer 16 Kilndried log styles, starting $9800. Exclusive terntory. Mr. Buck 1-800321-5647 Old Timer Log Homes. Exciting new cookware!! New molecular impact introduction bonding creates the heaviest and most advanced cookware on the market. 50 year ols international company now accepting applications for distributorship in this area. „ Successful experience in cookware, party-plan or in-home sales only! Call in strictest confidence. T owncraft 1 -888-6555622. LOCAL CANDY ROUTE 30 Vending machines. Earn Apx. $800/day. All for $9,995. Call 1-800998-8363 Need a computer?? We will finance-even if you have been turned down before. Chance to reestablish credit. Call 1 - 800531-3717. 44 Giveaways Free aged horse manure, Waterford/LovettsviHe area. Call ahead 540-882-3361. Fraa composted Horse Manure. Will Load 540937-3418. Giveaway: Cats. Desperately needed bams for 4 untamed cats. Save a-Lifef! 703-7684709. U.S. Customs has adult dogs up tor adoption, ages 1-3 years old All shots, spayed/ neutered, wormed. Hours: 9-4pm. Closed 12-1pm, Monday thru Friday only. Closed on weekends. 540-6357104 ext. 149. 52 Instruction Drivers. Weekend Training for Tractor Trailer Drivers near Richmond. Financing/job placement. Only eight weekends or three weeks full-time. Shippers Choice of VA, Inc. 1-800-646-2374. M Lawn/Garden 90 Equipment Trees & shrubs, direct from grower. Over 12,000 items to choose from. Call 540-937-6178 evenings. M Livestock For Sale Purebred black angus bulls 540-937-4900. FOUND: small dog on Elk Run Rd. (Rt. §06). Call 540-788-9408. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Cookware- heavy gauge, dinner party type! 100% waterless! surgical stainless steel! 7-ply, 17piece set! At parlies $1,499.00 Now $395! Free $75 cutlery set! Lifetime warranty! 1 -800434-4628! Ladies Schwin bike, 3 speed deluxe, excellent condition, $65/ OBO. 540-349-2443. 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. PRIVACY HEDGE Lealand Cypress (Evergreen) Fast growingcomplete privacy. Spring liquidation. 3 ft./regular $29.95 Now only $9.95. Guaranteed and free delivery 1-800908-0496 Steel Buildings- factory cancellations/will sacrifice. 30'x40', 40'x90't 50'x120\ 60x250', 70'x200'. $ave thousands!! Limited quantities. delivery/financing available. Discounts on additional sizes. Call 1800-490-8592 Swimming Pool’s $887. New 1997 Factory left over model’s. Hugh 19’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. White gold engagement ring with three diamonds, wedding band. Appraised $1,200. best offer. Mens gold band also. 703-858^0305. Wolff Tanning beds . Tan at home. Buy Direct and Save! Commercial/Home units from $19900. Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog. Call Today 1-800-842-1310. WOLFF TANNING BEDS. Solid steel, full body tanning beds, New/Used financing available. For tree catalog call 1-800-537-9113 (callers with 804/757 area code) or 1-800-447-0040 (callers with 540/703 area code) Wolff Tanning Bed*. Tan at Home. Buy Direct and Save! Commercial/ Home units from $199 00 Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog. Cal! Today! 1-800-711-0158. ES Pet Supplies Sales & Service AKC Bull Terrier puppies. 304-267-2239 MOUNTAIN VIEW Dog Training, “Family Dog Classes'. Have fun training your dog! Begins Thursday, 4/09 or Saturday, 4/11. Call 540-9372114, Rottweiler- Shepherd Mix. Female 5 months old. Very playful. Good with children. Needs home with room to run. $25 540-351-6022, after 6pm. 67 Services, Financing Mortgage $4,700 Visa/Mastercard. No deposit, no credit/bad credit OK! Guaranteed 7 business day approval. We'll take your information over the phone today. Call 1 -800373-5611. 1st & 2nd Mortgages fast. Any credit rating. No upfront fees. Easy payment plans. Greast rates. Call Charles Toney at 804-282-0605 or 1-800-269-1311. Crosstate Mortqqage Bills got you down? Get out of debt now!! Quick over the phone loan referrals/consolidation. Low monthly payments. All credit conditions accepted. (888)275-2488. CASH NOW! We buy payments received from annunities, insurance settlements, VSI, lotteries, military persions, seller-financed mortgages, notes, inheritances. Free Quotes! 1 -800722-7472/ 1-410-8634707. Advance Funding. Cash Now! I We purchase mortgages, annuities, and business notes. Since 1984 highest prices paid. Free estimates, prompt professional service. Colonial Financial. 1800-969-1200 ext. 52 Credit Card Problems? Debt Consolidation. Avoid Bankruptcy. Stop Creditor Calls. Cut Interest. No Credit Check. One Low Payment. National Consolidators, Inc. (800) 270-9894. Debt Consolidation! Overdue credit cards and other bills? Maxed out? Reduce payments, lower interest, stop collections, avoid bankruptcy, restore credit, confidential. CCI 1800-455-2227, Non-profit, Bonded. Free Cash Grants! College. Scholarships. Business. Medical bills. Never Repay. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext G-6080 Homeowners call Common Point Mortgage today and get the cash you need. Eliniate highmterest credit card debt, repair damaged credit or make home improvemenls. 1-800-968-2221 Need a Loan? We can help! Consolidate credit cards Fast results!!! Good or bad credit. 888667-8893. Liberty Associates. Need Cash!! Loans available. From $3000 and up. Call Now 1 -800354-1870 ext 917 Refinance & save $100s each month. With today's low mortgage rates. Consolidate debt, improve your home or get needed cash with Fairbank Mortgage.'24hour pre-approvals'Q uick Closings'Competitive Rates. Custom Programs (or every need'Good & Problem credit'No-income veritication'Self employed'Bankruptcy'1 25% Equity .Financing We bend over backwards to approve your loan Fairbank Mortgage 1-800-3465626 ext. 562 VA Lie. ML 251 “Cash” Immediate $$ (or structured settlements and deferred insurance claims J.G. Wentworth 1-888-2315375 68 Services Healthcare DIABETIC? Are you stik paying (or supplies? Why? For information on how you can receive supplies at little or no cost call 1-800-678-5733 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 medical or insurance covers most supplies? Save money-call 1 -800-2344070, Liberty Medical. Satisfaction guaranteed. No HMO Members. Medicare Recipients Are you using a Nebulizer machine? Stop paying full price for Albuter-. ol, Atrovent, etc. Medicare will pay for them! We bill Medicare for you and ship directly to your door. Call Med-A-Save. 1-800-538-9849 Respiratory Problems? Payng for medications? Why? Do you use Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin), Ipratropium (Atrovent), Metaproterenol (Alupent), or other nebulizer mediations? Call Express Med 1-800-290-6442 _ _ Services uQ Home UW Improvement SPECIALTY PAINT ANOSPACKLE Vinyl Siding Full Service Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 EARLY’S CARPET, INC. lh» OnmSfep Shop kt ample Mb* homing Smc* nwGowntp'VMmT'etne* mms• Sp cam t uttasenr nmwm ■ uwiiiiwvmi m.n jmmv«*,va 937-5500 Antiques & Classics Jaguar 1972 XJ6, Series I, rare & Collectible, great shape in and out. Moving-must sell. $4,300.00/obo. Call Jason at 703-392-6636. Triumph 1970 Spitfire Mk 3, Roadster. Silver. Driven daily. Great shape. Moving must sell. $i,900.00/obo. Call Jason at 703-392-6636. Buick 1978 Skylark, Perfect running condition. 60,000 original miles, new inspection, needs two rear tires & respray. $750, no offers, call Bob at 540-3472574. 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, sacnfice $9,500.00/ best offer or trade. 540-8771623 Ford 1974 LTD - 400 cubic inch, 2 door, 156K miles, $900 00. 703338-3109. Honda 1984 Civic. 4door, silver, standard, 5speed, ac, fm/cassette. good condition 2 new tires. new battery, $2496/ negotiable. 703404-1246. Honda 1987 Accord: New fuel pump/ VA inspection/ Front tires/ Clutch. A/C, CD Player. Very clean $1900/obo 540-349-1545. 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 1992 MX3 - 69K miles, great condition, $5995/o6o: 540-7883231. Mazda 1985 RX7. Runs. Needs work, Will sell “as is'. $500 firm. Call Sam © 703-754-7846 Nissan 1995 200 SX SER, 5-speed, ac am/fm cassette, cruise sunroof, full power Beige. Below book 540 882-3223 Pontiac 1984 sedan Parisean, runs OK, current VA inspection, 97,000 miles. Asking $750. Must sell. 3414673 anytime. 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. Toyota 1989 Celica, perfect inside/ paint/ mechanically, AC, automatic, power steering, OD, CD changer, 86K, below Bluebook, $4450/ ObO. 540-675-2045. Toyota 1990 4Runner SR5 V-6,alloy wheels, power package, sunroof, great shape. Call Doug 703-327-3344. $9700/ Negotiable. VWGretta III 1994 GL - Auto, a/c, am/fm/cass, sunroof, 46K miles, excellent condition, $8,950 00/obO. 703793-0454. 85 Trucks 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, $14,500 Call 540338-3646 Ford 1987 F150- 4x4 Lariat, automatic, rebuilt 302 engine, new paint, good tires, excellent condition. $5400. 540-3641518. Ford 1990 F150 4X4, auto, matching cap. repainted by Ford due to recall, new tires,cruise control, a/c,many extras clean truck. $8,500. 540-341-7323. Jeep 1993 Wrangler - $6500.00. New top and transmission. Lots of extras...You must see, I must sell. Call Gary © 540-837-1999. Jeep 1994 Wrangler. 4 cylinder, 5-speed, hard/ soft top, blue. 46K, power brakes/ steering, $8250. 703-435-4559 after 4pm; 703-715-8278 daytime. Jeep Wagoneer Lt. Edition 76 QuadriTracMWD, Cruise, a/c, New Pioneer AM/FM/Cass, Power rear-Window, Original Interior, 35K miles, Mint condition. $6500 OBO (540) 788-9226. Nissan 199S 4x2, Pickup, red. with shell, bedliner, auto, a/c, chrome package. 46k Miles. $7,500 00. 540-9377782 Toyota 1991 Landcruiser: 96K miles, New brakes/tires/battery/alt., excellent condition. $16,500 00/ofler 540675-2597 86 Campers/RVs Fleetwood 1997 Mallard, 32 feet, slide-out room, fully loaded good condition, $14,000/ negotiable. 540-687-5223. 86 Campers/RVs Chevrolet 1992 Class “C" Motor Home, Gen, Root Air, Mic, Fully self contained, 34K miles, $10,000. Call 540-3383646 Chevrolet 1978 350 window van . PS/PB. New cam & top, rebuilt. Set up for camping. $1500. call sam @ 703754-7846. Dodge 1989 Caravan, 3.0L, air-condition, power windows, tilt wheel, am/fm, power locks, 8 passenger. Good condition. Some new parts. $4,500/ obo. Call 304725-0694 or 777-1111 ext 371. 88 Motorcycles Harley Davidson 1997 Sportster XL1200 Custom, garaged, fully loaded with extra Harley chrome. Must See! 2.2k miles, 703-404-8810 Suzuki quad racer. Does not run. Many race parts. Frame & 8 tires in good condition. Needs top end. Helmet included. $250/obo. 349-8230. leave message. Parts & Accessories 1990 LX 5.0 Bullethole rims. Only on car for a year. Have been in boxes. Look new and are in very good condition. Nice addition to an older Mustang or Ford. Set of 4 rims including lugs. 15'X7” and will handle up to 245 cm tires. Over $900 new. Sell for $299 OBO, CaH 703-777-7174 SUZUKI Quad Racerdoes not run. Many race parts, frame + 4 tires in good condition. Needs top end. Helmet included. $200/obo. 349-8230 leave message. Suzuki quad racer, does not run. many race parts, frame & 4 tires in good condition, needs top end. helmet included. $200/obo. 349-8230. leave message SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used pads lor cars & trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions ft parts Installed (if purchased here) Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy & Sell running cars and trucks 0p*n Mon -Sal #-5 • CtoMdSuv Located Rt. 229,5 miles past Culpeper High School 895-2571 j/y\Bids& IW Proposals Bids are being accepted at GWCPiedmont Tech. Center tor machine shop equipment: lathes, mills, grinder, band saw, air compressor, granite tables, arbor press, and misc. tooling. This equipment is to be sold as one unit only. Call 540-' 825-0476 for a list ol equipment. 4-1,4-8-98 •100835

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY IN RE: NAME CHANGE OF MAYALENE ?9hANTINE baldassini-monk A Minor Child. CH 98-14 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The reason for this cause is the request that the name of a minor child be changed. An affidavit having been made and filed showing that the Natural Father in the above-entitled cause is a nonresident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that due diligence has been used by the Petitioner herein to ascertain in what county or city the natural father, Robert John Monk, Jr. is, without effect, and that his consent to the name change of the minor child is unobtainable, it is ORDERED that Robert John Monk, Jr. appear before this Court on the 21st day of May, 1998, at 8:30 o'clock A.M. and indicate his attitude toward the proposed name change of the minor child or otherwise do what is necessary to protect his interests herein,. It is further ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this Order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper published in Rappahannock County, Virginia, and having general circulation in Rappahannock County, Virginia. ENTERED this 11th day of March, 1998. Diane Bruce, Clerk I ASK FOR THIS: Charles K. Moss, VSB #26161 Attorney at Law 11D Loudoun Street, S.W. P. O. Box 2836 Leesburg, Virginia 20175 (703)771-1077 Counsel for the Petitioner 3-18,3-25,4-1,4-8-98 #97415 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 4, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: AMENDED SE #98-03-03 The Playhouse Corporation, Lorin Maazel and Dietlinde Turban, desire to modify Special Exception Permit #97-04-02 by asking that the completion date for the improvements contemplated by said permit be extended to September 1, 2000 from September 1, 1999. Property is known as Tax Map 41, Parcel 23, Stonewall * District, and is zoned Agricultural. Allowed under * Section 170-36(B): Additional Standards in * Section 170-63(B)&(E) 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, April 15, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse 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 parlies 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 22747-022, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator I 4-1,4-8,4-15-98 #100558 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 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 Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 4, 1998 at 7:00p.m. in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consid' er the following applications: AMENDED SE #98-03-02 » The Playhouse, Lorin Maazel and Dietlinde Turban, desire to modify Special Exception Permit #97-04-02 by asking that the review date for the interim use contemplated on the site be extended to September 1, 2000 from September 1, 1999, by further asking that the maximum number of students permitted at such interim site be increased to 40 from the present limit of 30 and, finally, by asking that the applicants be permitted to use an additional room in the bam for schoolrelated purposes. Property is known as Tax Map 51, Parcel 4C, Stonewall District, and is zoned Agricultural. Allowed under Section 170-36(B); Additional Standards in Section 170-63(B)&(E) of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on the 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, April 15, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent properly 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 22747022, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-1,1-8,4-15-98 #99993 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 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 Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public „• hearing on Monday, May 4, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in . the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consid.* er the following application: AMENDED #98-03-05 & AMENDED #98-03-06 Susan Hoffman and Michael J. Biniek, owners of Belle Meade Farm, 353 F T. Valley Road, Sperryville, VA 22740, desire to modify Special Exception Permits #97-06-02 and #97-06-03 by asking to change the facility for operating a Country Inn and a Day Camp/School from the previously approved octagon to the existing former Belle Meade School, the existing carriage house, and three (3) new cabins. (Note: octagon will not be built as a result of these amendments) Property is known as Tax Map 54, Parcel 25 and is zoned Agricultural. Allowed under Section 170-36(B) ( A(D); Additional Standards ih Section 17063(B)(C) & (E) and 170-65(E) of Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing application 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 application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday. April 15, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse 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 22747022, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator . 4-1,4-8,4-18-98_#100028 101 Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 23 1998 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following applications: SU #98-03-04 Carol A. Vogel, owner of Tax Map 59, Parcel 11, at 3753 Slate Mills Road, Boston, VA 22713, desires a Special Use Permit to conduct art instruction ctasses/workshops in her teaching studio, with less than 25 students. Property is zoned Agricultural, located in Hawthorne District, containing 25.690 acres Allowed under Section 170-36(6) with Additional Standards in Section 170-63(B) & (C) of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. 4-1,4-8-98 By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator #100778 VIRGINIA. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY FRANCINE D BEAN 40 West 135th Street Apt. 2-F New York, New York 10037 COMPLAINANT CHANCERY 97-55 V. ROSELLA PAIGE 2307 Swatara Street Harrisburg, PA 17104 BERTHA KENNEDY 260 North Arlington Avenue Apt. D Harrisburg, PA 17104 ELIZABETH BEAN 276 W. 113th Street New York, New York 10026 KENNETH DUFFAN 2739 CARTER RD. TREBOSE, PA 19047 ANTHONY BURTON 3631 Brookridge Terrace Harrisburg, PA 17109 STEPHEN BURTON CRUMMELL c/o George Crummell 4827 Spnngtop Drive Harrisburg, PA 17111 ELAINE BURTON BATTS 4824 Smallwood Rd. Apt. 213 Columbia, South Carolina 29223 ROCHELLE FELTON Apt. 201 Allen Hall Thomwood Apts. Harrisburg, PA 17104 RICKY FELTON 66 Cumberland Road Harrisburg, PA NORMA J. ALLEN 615 Kelker Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 LUVENIA WILSON 2511 Grove Road Library, PA 15129 LORENZO HARRIS Box 61 Marianna. PA 15345 and the UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISES, AND SUCCESSORS IN TITLE, IF ANY, OF SANFORD ALLEN, JOHN ALLEN. RACHEL ALLEN, FANNIE ALLEN, JOHNSON, W.H. ALLEN, and JESSIE ALLEN, and ANY OTHER PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY ALLOTTED TO THE CHILDREN OF SANFORD ALLEN IN DEED BOOK 29 PAGE 488 OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY LAND RECORDS, KNOWN AS LOT #2 CONTAINING 16.00 ACRES, LOT #3 CONTAINING 3.37 ACRES, LOT #5 CONTAINING 5.15 ACRES, ALL OF WHICH ARE LOCATED ON OR NEAR ROUTE 645 IN JACKSON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AND LOT #9 CONTAINING 7.5 ACRES, LOCATED OFF ROUTE 211, IN JACKSON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA, WHOSE NAMES AND ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN AND ALL OF WHOM ARE MADE PARTIES DEFENDANT HERETO BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION AS PARTIES UNKNOWN QBPE.R OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to effect, a partition by sale or otherwise of certain tracts of land belonging to the heirs of Sanford Allen, John Allen, Rachel Allen, Fannie Alien Johnson, W.H. Allen, and Jessie Allen, located in Jackson District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, which parcels are supposed to contain as follows: Lot #2, 16.00 acres, Lot #3, 3.37 acres. Lot #5, 5.15 acres and Lot 9, 7.5 acres, being the same property acquired by the heirs of Sanford Allen by document recorded in Deed Book 29 at page 488 among the land records of Rappahannock County, Virginia. A pleading having been filed stating that there may be persons having an interest in the subject properly whose names are unknown to your Complainant, which pleading has made said persons parties defendant by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN, and an affidavit having been filed stating that there are parties to be served who are non-resident individuals, and it further appearing that there may be persons having an interest in the subject property who are under a legal disablility. It is therefore ADJUDGED, ORDERED, and DECREED that all PARTIES UNKNOWN having an interest in the aforesaid tracts of land belonging to the heirs of Sanford Allen, John Allen, Rachel Allen, Fannie Allen Johnson, W.H. Allen, and Jessie Allen, are made parties defendant by general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, and It is further ADJUDGED, ORDERED, and DECREED that the Respondent and PARTIES UNKNOWN and any other persons having an interest in the aforesaid property, do appear on May 1, 1998 and do what is necessary to protect their interest herein. It is further ORDERED that the foregoing portion of the ORDER be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation in Rappahannock County, Virginia, and that the Clerk post an attested copy of this ORDER at the front door of the Court House and that the Clerk further prepare a certificate of said facts and file the same in the papers of this cause. Entered this 9th day of March, 1998. Diane Bruce. Clerk of the Circuit Court Rappahannock County, Virginia I ask for this: Sharon Genebach Luke Counsel for Complainants P O Box 6 Washington. VA 22747 Phone 540-675-3421 Seen and Agreed: George W Johnston, III Counsel for: Lorenzo Hams, Norma J. Allen and Luvenia Wilson 3-18, 3-25. 4-1, 4-8 M7480 Employment Services A* teen on TV- Management trainees- PB industries seeking people to earn $1200-$1500/mo PT or $3000-$5000/mo FT. Work from home. Full support & training, benefits pkg avail. No investment required H qualified. For free recorded info. 24hrs. toll free, 1-888-240-3713. 91 Help Wanted AUTO GLASS Royal Glass seeks experienced auto glass techs. Flat glass experience a + for MD & No. Va. Premium paid for No. Va. Call the employment department at: (301)499-4653 or fax resume to: (301)808-0607 EOE COMPANION To live-in with elderly lady 5-6 days a week. Weekly salary. 540-635-3941 the CLASSIFIEDS get results! Employment uonsirucuon Excavator/ Backhoe Operator and Laborers Yr. ‘round work in Manassas. Direct buried cable and conduit for electric distribution. Drug-free workplace, benefits, well established company with 60 years in power and communications construction. Apply in person at 9701 Bethlehem Road M-F, 8-4 or call 1 -800-762-5426.EOE DRIVERS Local waste hauling co. is looking for CDL drivers. Positions are open for immediate training & placement. FT, PT & weekends available. Requirements: CDL Class B, clean driving record, and current medical card. If you would like to earn STOP PAYS and excellent benefits call: 540-825-3264 or fax: 540-829-6821 CLCV, IIIIUANS Helpers & Trainees Full time with benefits for residential work throughout No. Va. Call: E.L. Kellogg, Corp. 703-968-5545 FARM LABOR Alpaca Breeding Farm, Gainesville, VA. Wed. thru Sun. Duties include mucking barn and alpaca paddock daily. 4050hrs./wk. Male/Female, must be dependable, ref. required. Call 703-7544019, if no answer, leave message. Help wanted on Stud farm. Stallions, Faling & Young Stock etc., excellent house and top wage. References essential. 540-937-3091. DRIVERS needed for Tri-axle dump trucks. Midland Trucking 540-788-4141 & 540-788-9479 Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board CLINIC OFFICE SUPERVISOR I #8103-01 FT in Rappahannock. Exp in office procedures, bookkeeping, insurance billing and ability to supervise. $8.60-9.20/hr. REIMBURSEMENT ANALYST I #8102-01: FT in Culpeper. Responsible for client billing. Exp. in insurance billing and clerical functions. $7.84-8.32/hr. Apply with fully completed RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 4/13/98, to Human Resources, RRCSB, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701 EEO/AA BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Blueridge Technologies, a leading provider of cross-platform document management systems for Macintosh and Windows-based computers, seeks talented people for the following positions: 1 WINDOWS SOFTWARE ENGINEER: Product Software Development Position. Should he proficient in C++ programming iMFC/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. L.DIRECTOR OF MARKETING: Responsible for all facets of product marketing, including developing: a marketing plan and budget, strategic alliances and partnerships, writing news releases, success stories, and articles for publication, planning and coordinating trade show participation, pursuing editorial and coop advertising opportunities, maintaining and updating the company’s web sites, and creating marketing literature. A degree in marketing, strong written and verbal skills, and a thorough understanding of the internet will increase your chances of being selected for this position. Successful candidates will work out of our Virginia offices in the 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 a HERBALIST Holistic health company with national distribution seeks herbalist to grow herbs and make natural health products at our Fauquier Co. farm. Send resume and/or letter of interest to: Naturopathica 74 Montauk Hwy. East Hampton, NY 11937 Jim Palmar Trucking. Teams & % team up with #1 team in trucking today. We are the good looking fleet. Call 1-800755-9458. MECHANIC Midas-Warrenton needs working mechanic & mechanics assistant. Call John or Bob 540-341-0033 Newspaper Advertising representative position open at community daily newspaper. Established accounts, territory. Good salary, commission, benefits. Fax letter/resume to Debbie. The Hopewell News. 804-458-7556. OFFICE CLEANING Approx. 5-7 hours per week. Please fax experience, references and hourly wage requirements to (540) 347-2379 Restaurant WAIT PERSON Ashby Inn. Full Time. Top Earnings. Experience necessary. Benefits. 540-592-3900 Restaurant - New full service restaurant hiring now. All positions - cooks, bartender, etc...Call 540-349-8875. Restaurant NOW HIRING Full time Prep Cook Team atmosphere, no late nights, guaranteed hours. Call Mrs. Cox’s Tavern for appointment. 540-675-1900 Thurs-Monday Restaurant Now Hiring WAIT STAFF Fine dining experience preferred. Apply in person to Stephen, 3:30pm-5:00pm, Wed-Fri.,@ Bleu Rock Inn, Sperryville, VA 540-987-3190 Nurse REGISTERED NURSE Home care, excellent conditions and benefits. Hospice of the Rapidan, PRN with advancement to full-time. Must be reliable, flexible, two years experience preferred Call (540) 825-4840, or 1-800676-2012, 8:30am4:30pm, weekdays. Restaurant COUNTRY CAFE Washington, Virginia Looking for a few good people to join our team! Flexible hours. Shifts Available: •Evenings 4 to close •Weekends 8 to 4 Saturday or Sunday •Saturday 4 to Close Positions: Cook, Cook Assistant Wait Staff (male or female), Dishwashers, Prepor Apply in person Main Street Washington, VA Leave Behind The Hassle Of Heavy Metro Traffic AND HEAD TOWARDS THE MORE RELAXED PACE OF THE NORTHERN SHENANDOAH VALLEY!! If you arc tired of spending hours on the highways going to and from work, think about how much you will enjoy the drive this spring through the beautiful countryside towards Winchester Medical Center! Current full time professional opportunities include: FINANCIAL COUNSELOR Insurance, collection and credit experience desired. Must be able to handle multiple tasks efficiently. INPATIENT INSURANCE REP RES ENTATIVE / FLOATER Previous insurance and billing experience is desired. MEDICAL ASSISTANT ELIGIBILITY WORKER TRAINEE/ FINANCIAL COUNSELOR Social Service experience with taking applications and interviewing preferred. REFUND CLERK Insurance knowledge and bookkeeping skills, computer experience, typing and calculator skills strongly preferred. Computer experience required for all of these vacancies. Winchester Medical Center offers excellent compensation and benefits including tuition assistance and on site child care. For immediate consideration, submit an application or resume to: Human Resources Department VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM 333 West Cork Street Winchester, VA 22601 FAX (540) 665-5320 EOE M F/D, V SALES SECRETARY Wanted: Mature, experienced, able to handle growling, extremely organized, able to handle multiple projects, deadlines, and computer skills. If you are still interested, after this description give us a call. You are just what we are looking for. Please send resume to P.O. Box 1745, Culpeper, VA 22701, or fax to 540829-6821 T rucking DISPATCHER Sterling, VA growing co. currently seeking enthusiastic & exp'd dispatcher to coordinate pickups & deliveries, possessing cust. svc. diplomacy & able to effectively interact w/ mgmt. Excellent Benefits. Please fax resume to 397-9516 or mail resume to: P.O. Box 16484, Washington, DC 20041. 92 Help Wanted Domestic CARETAKER COUPLE Couple needed for grounds keeping/household maintenance, housecleaning. Must have previous experience w/gardening, landscaping, & household maintenance. Live on property, housing provided. Send resume and references to: Resident Caretaker P.O. Box 188 Middleburg, VA 20118 03 Jobs 90 Wanted Houm cleaning services in Rappahannock County. Excellent local references, reasonable rates, experienced and honest. Call Judy Scroggins 540-967-1149 after 5pm. “ToSTaletoClassify ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Needed immediately for Midland area company. Proficient in computerized accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Must be self motivated. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume to: 540-788-4861 Border Collie Puppies: Excellent family pets, talented athletes, good working stock, Scottish bloodlines, shots, wormed. Guaranteed. $275. 540-687-5241. Home desperately needed for FIV infected cat. Very affectionate & loving! Not showing any signs of illness. Anyone interested please call Kathy at 540-347-0060 Lost female black & tan Doberman, very friendly, ears and tail cropped, lame in right front foot, REWARD. any info please call Barbara at 540-687-5241 Toyota 1994 Tercel - 57K miles, 2 door, am/fm/cass (4 speakers) rear defrost, (runs perfectly, never had a breakdown) 1 owner; 34 mpg, no a/c. Call 703-815-2005. Price $4,600; Still on warranty. DRIVERS DUMP TRUCK Manassas based trucking & excavation co has positions available for experienced tandem & tri axle dump truck drivers. Must have good driving record, current D.O.T. physical card, good work habits, and be available full-time 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. t NATCIICN^ ] NOW HIRING LINE COOK, WAIT STAFF DISHWASHER Excellent compensation for the right individual Call 540-347-4300 NAPOLEON’S Warrenton the nw AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Housekeepers WE NEED careful, detail-oriented, dependable and reliable HOUSEKEEPERS to fill several full-time openings. We offer neiv enthusiasm, new energy, new attitude, new management and neiv organization. To become a part of this exciting opportunity please call Jan at 1-800-272-4466. We welcome your application. THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Main & Middle Streets WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA 2T747 A Company Who Cares About You Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work for one? We t are enough to offer: •Appointment ('•eneration Programs •Compans Ti ammg • 101K Retirement Plan •S10.000* Inroinc •Weekly Bonus Plan •Advancement Opportunities We need qualified, professional in appearance, ladies and gentlemen immediately. No ex|>ei lence necessary. You Owe It To Yourself and Your Family To Kind Out More. This Could be the Last Ad Call 'ion Evei Make! For An Interview HILLCREST MEMORY GARDENS 4160 RixeyviUe Rd. Jeffersonton, VA 22724 Phone: 540-937-5251 FAX: 540-937-7239 * Attn: Patricia Mills

| Mail ordering plants for convenience I by DR. DIANE RELF Extension Environmental Horticulturist The convenience of mail | ordering plants has increased with the addition of the World i Wide Web as a source of plants and information. Buy plants appropriate for your region If you plan to order plants to be shipped directly to your home, there are several important considerations. First, be sure they will grow successfully in your climate and garden f conditions. Check the hardi| ness zone given for the plant against your location on the y hardiness map published in the catalog, on a Web site, or (, in a gardening book. Then ' 1 check any special require' ' ments, such as pH, shade or full sun, type of soil (heavy \ clay, sandy) preferred, and the moisture requirement. Be y Sfure you can supply all of ! tjhese at the optimum level. * Once you have decided - that the plant is compatible to _ Jour location and style of gardening, make sure that it is the best source for the plant. Try to talk to others who have ordered from the company to «' see what quality of plants they received. Compare prices in the multitude of catalogs and web sites becoming available to you. Look for the replacement guarantee from the company before ordering. After placing your order, find a convenient place to keep a copy of your order form, including the company’s name and address, order date, items ordered, and the amount of payment sent. Do not send cash. Check shipping information and schedule planting date, too Check the suppliers information to determine the timing on shipping, which should be calculated to avoid exposing the plants to long periods in severe weather. For nonhardy seedlings and rooted cuttings this needs to be late enough to avoid damage, but early enough to give you the advantage of growing out the plants by spring planting dates. Mark your calendar for the anticipated date of arrival, and be prepared to plant them by that date. As soon as your plants arrive, check them for shipping damage, insects and diseases. Inform the nursery immediately if any plants are injured, infected, dried out, or dead. Set out the plants as soon as possible. Protect them if you need more time before planting If you cannot plant immwfrom packaging, cut off any damaged or dead parts to prevent decay organisms from becoming active, water if needed, and place in indirect light. If the weather is freezing, do not put the plants outdoors. Instead place them in a shelter or garage where the temperature will not fall below 40F. If the air temperature is above freezing, bare-root plants may be held one or two days in a shaded, cool spot. Prevent drying out by covering the root system with damp moss, peat, wood chips, leaves, or other organic material. Usually the plants are shipped with organic packing material surrounding the roots. Make sun, it stays moist. diately, remove the If planting must be delayed for more than a few days heel-in the plants. Dig a small trench in a shaded area. Put the roots into the trench, cover them with soil, and mulch with pine needles or similar organic material. To heel-in, the ground must not be frozen or water soaked. Plants may be heeled-in for up to a month. Check them periodically, and water to keep the roots from drying out. Do not allow plants to go into active growth before they are removed to their permanent locations. Dr. Diane Relf is an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. More gardening information is available in the monthly Virginia Gardening Newsletter. Subscribe by contacting Diane Relf, Virginia Cooperative Extension environmental horticulturist, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0327. Cost is $5 a year payable to Treasurer, Virginia Tech. Penalty free BRA withdrawals Currently, the IRS allows v five types of IRAs. The deductible, nondeductible, spousal, and Roth IRAs are primarily for retirement. ■ > The education IRA is for college expenses. The money in an IRA is yours and may be withdrawn at any time for any reason. However, if your withdrawal does not meet IRS rules for a “qualified withdrawal,” it could be subject to a 10% IRS penalty, plus ordinary income tax. The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 added two kinds of IRA withdrawals that will not be subject to the 10% penalty tax: certain first-time home purchases and the payment of certain higher education expenses. For a first-time home purchase, you can withdraw up to a total lifetime limit of $10,000 from a deductible, nondeductible, spousal, or Roth IRA. The money can be used to build, purchase, or rebuild a first home, which must be the principal residence of the IRA owner, spouse, child, grandchild, or parent. Generally, if you haven’t owned a home for two years, you qualify as a firsttime buyer. The IRS also requires that the home be purchased within 120 days of the IRA withdrawal. Another important penalty-free withdrawal is for higher education expenses. Qualifying expenses from deductible, nondeductible, spousal, and Roth IRAs include tuition, fees, books, and supplies to attend college or other postsecondary educational institutions. Qualifying expenses from I an education IRA include i these expenses plus room and board costs. With planning, IRAs can be used to build tax-deferred Katie Welch celebrates 13th I Katie Welch celebrated her 13th birthday on Saturday with her parents, Bryant and Holly Welch, Emily Welch, and Rachel Berta. They saw the movie Titanic in Fairfax and had dinner at the Rain Forest Cafe at Tysons Comer. Rachel was an overnight guest in the Welch home. 1 i By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 I » ? Mr. and Mrs. Russell j Nicholson of Front Royal visited Ethel Nicholson on Sunday. Pat Wharton of Woodville was a Friday morning visitor » of her grandmother Christine {Vest. Visiting his mother on ^Tuesday was Rodney Vest. , * Mrs. Alice Brady returned I % to her home on Saturday after ! being a patient in Warren 1 Memorial jHospital. I '*•* ' ' Financial Thoughts John “Sandy” MacRae, CPA savings tor a tirst-time home purchase or for higher education expenses. If you would like more details or assistance in this area, contact our office. John “Sandy” MacRae is the principal with MacRae Associates, P.C., CPAs with offices in Washington and Fairfax, Va. The firm specializes in small business issues and financial consulting for business and individuals. He can be reached at (540) 6752043 or (703) 691-1290. Volunteer needed at park Shenandoah National Park needs a computer literate volunteer to enter nature observations into a data base. This work is an important part of protecting park resources. Does preserving nature by using a keyboard sound good? Do you have 12 to 16 hours a week to volunteer? Call Barb Stewart, Volunteer Coordinator, 9993181 for information. PermaTreal PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL Free Inspection Serving Rappahannock, for Over 30 Years Call 829-0000 The Perfect Gift ♦ ♦ .Anytime UMU*STKA j “On The Morning Side I Of The Blue Ridge” 1 tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people I ■ ji I 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 fc years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, | freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The I Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, nat- r ural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of arti- fj cles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and ^ cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. 1 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 Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Thomas Benjamin Massie and wife to Aney Melissa Massie Hoehn, Trustee, 38.8028 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Thomas Benjamin Massie and wife to Thomas Benjamin Massie Jr., 11.24 percent undi Combo Real Estate Advertising Rates Available Call 675-3338 (MtTHEft MORTGAGE HOTLINE Information! 888-311-1996 t=J EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. r vided interest in 84 acres, more or less, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Ingard Wurzler and wife to Rita Herwig, lot 12, lot 14, block 5, section E, plat 5, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Rosa Payne to Virginia K. Cloud, 1.10 acres, Hampton District. $36,000. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office FLINT HILL - 3 BR, 2 BA Rambler on 2 acres. Call for details. $116,000 SPERRYVILLE - Woodward Road. 6 room & bath older home. Lots of potential. $49,500 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 ^ 987-8146 JEFFERSON uand & fyolty Jefferson Land & Realty (540) 948-5050 Internet Address: http://Jefferson-land.com QJ Farm-Land-Residential-Commercial Brook lea-Remodeled Farmhouse on 24+/ac. mtn. farm. 2,000 soft, of finished living space, 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, stone FP, hsmt., super views. Within minutes of National Park, Old Rag Mtn. & Graves Mtn. Lodge. $187,500. Call Bill. New Listing!! Near Washington, .VA. Hunt box style country home w/3 BRs, 3 BAs, oversized decks & balconies on a manageably landscaped acre. REDUCED to $285,000. Call Bill or Lisa. Breathtaking Mountain Views! 2 lots, wooded, creek, survey, perc. Syria area near National Park. 44+/- ac. @ $114,400. 45+/- ac. @ $112,500. Call Bill. Syria Mtn. Estates. 6+/- wooded ac., winter views, within minutes to hiking trails in the National Park. Covenants apply. $21,500. Call Lisa. Castleton Area - Beautiful 18+/- w, Hided acres, frontage, spring. $69,900. Call Lisa or Agnes. Covington River Frontage!!! Near Sperryville. Lovely 9.6+/- acre wooded parcel w/stream ix frontage. $55K. Call Lisa. Etlan - 101+/- ac., borders Nat l Pk. Lovely wiHxled land w/wildlife abounding. Nice bold stream. Includes "as is" renant house, (no bath). Gorgeous mtn. views. Less From the meadows below to the ridge on Bessie Bell Mountain, with the springs and mountain streams make this a unique property. 102 acres, divisible into 36 and 66 acre parcels, provide an opportunity to purchase your part of Rappahannock at a reasonable price. The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 JUBALEA. First time on market! Splendid Contemporary of 10 rooms with a 20'x30' sun space/party room overlooking 2 small lakes and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Large 30x60' equipment shed/workshop. Very private 80 acres in the F.T. Valley area of the county. $540,000